Category Archives: Restaurants
Falling for Westfield Stratfield City and Bumpkin’s New Autumn Menu
Perhaps I stand to lose any remaining shreds of my street cred (if I ever had any to begin with), but I have to admit that I’ve grown especially fond of paying visits to Westfield Stratford City. Yes, the mall. For … Continue reading
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Tagged autumn menu, BRITISH CHEESE, british cuisine, british food, bumpkin, cocktails, E20, London, mackerel burger, review, seasonal menu, STRATFORD, sustainability, westfield, WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY
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Where to Dine in Knightsbridge (OneTravel)
With Hyde Park, a wealth of museums and some of Europe’s most fashionable shops all here, knowing where to refuel in Knightsbridge could prove crucial to your London visit. Read my complete post at the OneTravel blog.
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Good Stuff
Here’s a quick lists of Good Stuff I’ve come across lately and got a kick out of but for whatever reason didn’t make it into their own blog posts on here, my tikichris-to-go Tumblr blog or one of my client blogs. Akari Japanese … Continue reading
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Tagged 4od, akari, Akari Japanese Kitchen & Bar, anna friel, app, arts bar & cafe, artsadmin, brick lane, channel 4, channel four on demand, circus, cirque du soleil, curry, essex road, Fäviken, GRAYSON PERRY, In the Best Possible Taste, In the Best Possible Taste - Grayson Perry, ipad, japanese, JAPANESE CUISINE, japanese food, khushbu, khushbu grill house, Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson the Immortal World Tour, nordic cuisine, O2 Arena, phaidon, phaidon press, Photography, Reuters, sushi, swedish, swedish food, thomas reuters, toynbee studios, whitechapel, Wider Image, Wider Image Photo App for iPad from Reuters
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When in Parma, Eat Like the Parmiggiani (Blue Tomato)
As the old adage goes, when in Rome you’d be wise to follow the Roman lead. Of course, even in the Eternal City, when sitting down for a Roman sup, there’s a good chance the ham and cheese would be … Continue reading
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Tagged BLUE TOMATO, cheese, chris oburn, emilia romagna, ham, italian food, italian wine, Italy, Masticabrodo, Ombre Rosse, Osteria la Maesta, parma, parma ham, parmesan, parmesan cheese, parmigiano, parmigiano-reggiano, prosciutto, reggio emilia, restaurants, Ristorante Cocchi, wine
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2013 Michelin Stars Announced for London (OneTravel)
Michelin’s 2013 guide to Britain and Ireland has been published and the results for London look really tasty. All in all, London saw 60 restaurants make the guide, with eight being included for the first time. Below is the list … Continue reading
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Tagged 2013, fine dining, London, Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2013, michelin stars, OneTravel, restaurants
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Four Fine Dines in Parma, Italy (OneTravel)
… most importantly – when in Parma, you are absolutely guaranteed to dine in fine Italian style. Read my complete post at the OneTravel blog.
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Tagged cheese, chris oburn, emilia romagna, ham, italian food, italian wine, Italy, Masticabrodo, Ombre Rosse, OneTravel, Osteria la Maesta, parma, parma ham, parmesan, parmesan cheese, parmigiano, parmigiano-reggiano, prosciutto, reggio emilia, Ristorante Cocchi, wine
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Mamounia Lounge: Middle Eastern Cuisine with Arabic Charm and Knightsbridge Glitz
Mamounia Lounge in Knightsbridge is a rather more rococo establishment than I’m accustomed to visiting. But for a place situated across the road from Harrods and offering “an idyllic and glamorous setting with a traditional Arabic charm,” I expected nothing … Continue reading
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Recipe: Monkfish Biryani
As mentioned last week, I had a lot of fun attending a recent Curry Club at pan Indian restaurant and lounge, Carom, in Soho. As I also wrote in last week’s post, I learned a great recipe for a tasty … Continue reading
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The Gun: London’s “County” Dining Pub of the Year (OneTravel)
The Gun pub in East London’s Docklands (near Canary Wharf) has been awarded the title of London’s “Best County Dining Pub of the Year” for the second year by The Good Pub Guide 2013. Read my complete post at the … Continue reading
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Tagged best county dining pug of the year, canary wharf, docklands, GASTRO PUB, gastropub, good pub guide, London, OneTravel, pub, THE GUN
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Chocolate Week 2012 Preview (Great British Chefs)
Okay folks, I’ll keep this short, sweet and at least 70% cacao. It’s that time again. Chocolate Week … Read my complete post at the Great British Chefs blog.
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Tagged chocolate, chocolate unwrapped, chocolate week, covent garden, GBC, GREAT BRITISH CHEFS, London, WC2
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Carom Curry Club with Green Saffron Basmati Rice
Last week (back when it wasn’t already October!), I attended a rice masterclass at pan Indian restaurant and lounge, Carom. The class was part of their monthly Curry Club and the theme was vintage rice. I learned a lot. Mainly … Continue reading
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Tagged carom, curry club, indian cuisine, indian food, London, masterclass, review, rice, soho, VINTAGE, vintage rice, W1, W1F 0TN, wardour street
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One of London’s Favourite Steakhouses to Open Fourth Location (CheapOair)
Having seemingly conquered the London steak market to serve what many believe to be this town’s perfect slab of beef, Beckett and Gott have teamed up with renowned seafood chef, Mitch Tonks (of Dartmouth’s The Seahorse and RockFish restaurants), to … Continue reading
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Duck & Waffle and a View at London’s New High Rise Restaurant (OneTravel)
Located at on the 40th floor, the Duck & Waffle is definitely worth a visit. The clean, contemporary feel, huge windows, and the stunning views of London, the Thames and the surrounding countryside provide an exquisite background for a memorable meal or cocktail. Even the brisk zip up to the restaurant in its own glass elevators offers an overwhelming wow of an experience (if the ride’s a bit too much of a wow, just turn to face the door for a less harrowing experience). Continue reading
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Tagged breakfast, city of london, duck & waffle, HERON TOWER, London, London blog, restaurant, restaurant review, review, skyline, skyscraper, the heron tower, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Westfield Stratford City Offering Massive Student Savings: Wednesday 3 October
Big Savings and Fun for Students at Westfield Stratford City! Head to Westfield Stratford City on Wednesday 3 October for its first ever student event. You can pick out your new autumn/winter wardrobe or simply treat yourself to a night … Continue reading
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Game Season Menus at Some of London’s Top Restaurants (CheapOair)
British game season has begun and even if you’re planning a city-only visit to London, you can get in on all the delicious action … if you know where to dine. Here’s the low down on a few London restaurants with special … Continue reading
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Tagged antico, cheapoair, cinnamon club, cinnamon ki, CINNAMON SOHO, clos maggiore, GAME SEASON, JUGGED HARE, London, london restaurants, meat, pubs, restaurants
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2013 Zagat Guide to London Restaurants Out Now (CheapOair)
The 2013 Zagat Guide to London Restaurants is out now. With nearly 2,000 restaurants rated and reviewed by a record 9,583 surveyors, the 2013 guide is Zagat’s most comprehensive survey of the London dining scene to date. Read my complete … Continue reading
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Tagged 2013 Zagat Guide to London Restaurants, cheapoair, London, london restaurants, MOOLI'S, PITT CUE CO, restaurant guide, restaurants, roganic, ZAGAT
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Old Warehouses/New Street: Wine and Dine Update for the City of London (CheapOair)
The redevelopment of the East India Company warehouse into a modern dining destination sees the City of London and nearby areas continue to extend its relatively new found reputation as a foodie friendly part of town. Read my complete post at the … Continue reading
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Journey to the Land of Ham and Cheese
Over the next few weeks, I hope to serve a generous portion of stories and pictures from my recent visit to Parma, Italy. I’ll try not to ham it up or say anything too cheesy while sharing the best bits … Continue reading
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Tagged cheese, chris oburn, cured meat, dairy, discover the origin, emilia romagna, ham, italian food, italian wine, Italy, parma, parma ham, parmesan, parmesan cheese, parmigiano, parmigiano-reggiano, PDO, pork, prosciutto, Protected Designation of Origin, reggio emilia, wine
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2013 Zagat Guide to London Restaurants Out Now
The 2013 Zagat Guide to London Restaurants is out now. With nearly 2,000 restaurants rated and reviewed by a record 9,583 surveyors, the 2013 guide is Zagat’s most comprehensive survey of the London dining scene to date. Survey participants sampled … Continue reading
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Mr and Ms Mango Tree UK: Ladyboy Competition 2012
Last night’s ladyboy competition at upscale Thai restaurant, Mango Tree, marked the ten year anniversary for this annual transgender beauty pageant. From “why is that man wearing a dress?” to “why does that woman have an Adam’s apple?” the show … Continue reading
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Tagged BEAUTY PAGEANT, BELGRAVIA, KATHOEY, KATOEY, ladyboy, Ladyboy competition, ladyboys, London, mango tree, Mr and Miss Mango Tree, Mr and Miss Mango Tree UK Ladyboy competition, SHEMALES, SW1, SW1X 7EQ, thai food, TRANNIES, TRANSGENDER, TRANSSEXUALS, TRANSVESTITES, uk ladyboy competition, VICTORIA
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O-Food Pop-Up Offers a Healthy, Low-Impact Lunch in Shoreditch
Pop-up sandwich bar, O-Food, has been open for a few weeks and will continue to offer conscientious Shoreditch diners a tasty variety of “low-impact” vegetarian and fish sarnies “with a Nordic twist” until 23 September. Set up by Jens Hannibal, … Continue reading
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Mango Tree’s Annual Ladyboy Beauty Pageant Returns This Sunday
It’s back and if anything like in the past few years promises to be an absolute hoot. Upscale Thai restaurant, Mango Tree, will host its annual Mr and Miss Mango Tree UK Ladyboy competition this Sunday. The theme this year? … Continue reading
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Tagged BEAUTY PAGEANT, BELGRAVIA, KATHOEY, KATOEY, ladyboy, Ladyboy competition, ladyboys, London, mango tree, Mr and Miss Mango Tree, Mr and Miss Mango Tree UK Ladyboy competition, SHEMALES, SW1, SW1X 7EQ, thai food, TRANNIES, TRANSGENDER, TRANSSEXUALS, TRANSVESTITES, uk ladyboy competition, VICTORIA
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Noteworthy London Burgers (OneTravel)
Burger mania has swept the British capital in the beefiest of ways. Hardly an exhaustive list (and I’m sticking with only restaurants – not street vendors – for this particular write up), here’s a quick look at a few of … Continue reading
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Recipe: Pascal Aussignac’s Crushed Potato with Green Olives
Another super easy recipe with just a few basic ingredients a la the Great British Chefs’ collection of vegetarian recipes – this one by Pascal Aussignac. And therein that simple phrase lies a bunch of brilliant reasons for me to give … Continue reading
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This Bright Field (Blue Tomato)
This Bright Field is a welcome addition to the East London dining scene. Sourcing British regional produce to create straightforward and prettily presented seasonal dishes, head chef Matt Casey (formerly of Koffman’s and The Whitechapel Gallery Dining Room) and his … Continue reading
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Tagged bethnal green, BLUE TOMATO, broadway market, cafe, cambridge heath, cambridge heath road, E2, E2 9DA, english food, florist, hackney, London, london fields, new restaurant, pollack, REGENTS CANAL, review, this bright field, vyner street, wine
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London “Supperheroes” Unite for a Good Cause (OneTravel)
Supper clubs are as trendy and topical as anything in London at the moment, and for the next couple of months, they’re not only a fun way to meet people and have a great meal, but also a great opportunity … Continue reading
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Tagged ACTION AGAINST HUNGER, London, OneTravel, POP UPS, pop-up, restaurants, supper clubs, SUPPERHEROES, SUPPERHEROES SERIES
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Perfect Summer Recipe: Paul Heathcote’s Couscous
Wow. Believe it or not both Kemey and I were free last night. Nowhere to go, nothing to do, no one to catch up with. Boring? Not at all! It was a refreshing break in our otherwise especially hectic (if … Continue reading
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Tagged COUSCOUS, COUSCOUS RECIPE, GBC, GREAT BRITISH CHEFS, London, Paul Heathcote, recipe, SUMMER RECIPE, vegetarian, VEGETARIAN RECIPE
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Some of London’s Best Terraced Restaurants and Bars (OneTravel)
There’s still a bit of summer left and when the weather’s nice, dining al fresco or having a drink in the great urban outdoors feels great and offers a delectable opportunity to people watch. Here’s a list of some of … Continue reading
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Tagged BARS, CASSIS, DEAN STREET TOWNSHOUSE, FLORIPA, FORNATA, hotels, London, MOMO, OneTravel, OUTDOOR DINING, pizza east, PIZZA EAST PORTOBELLO, restaurants, sanderson, TERRACED BARS, TERRACED RESTAURANTS
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New Restaurant Review: Tommi’s Burger Joint, Marylebone Lane
Yep, more burgers for London. These latest come compliments of Icelandic entrepreneur Tomas Tómasson, who has launched nearly 20 restaurants and hotels (including the Hard Rock Cafe) back in his native Iceland and reckons now is the time to expand … Continue reading
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La Patagonia: Bife de Lomo Love in Camden
If you like your steaks bloody and your Malbec bloodier, this is the place for you. Beef is top quality; I loved my mega-chunk o’ bife de lomo (200g of Argentine fillet – £21). And, the handmade chorizos a la pomarola (£4.50) rock. During my visit last week, a glass of the punchy house Malbec (£4.50) – Colonia, Finca la Colonia, Bodegas Norton – seemed to size up both the home made sausages and my fillet perfectly. Continue reading
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Tagged ARGENTINE, ARGENTINIAN, BIFE DE LOMO, camden, CAMDEN HIGH STREET, CAMDEN TOWN, LA PATAGONIA, London, MALBEC, MORNINGTON CRESCENT, new restaurant review, NW1, NW1 7JE, restaurants, steak, steakhouse, wine
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Five Great New Local Joints in East London (OneTravel)
All eyes seem to be on the London 2012 Games at the moment. But beyond the Olympic Stadium and the admittedly very exciting Olympic hoopla, some more locally based achievements of the foodie variety are taking place which hopefully after this historic … Continue reading
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Tagged bar, BBQ, bethnal green, cafe, chatswor, clapton, clapton hart, cooper & wolf, DE BEAUVOIR TOWN, duke's brew & cue, E5, east london, hackney, haggerston, islington, London, N1, new pubs, NEW RESTAURANTS, OneTravel, pubs, restaurants, the north pole, this bright field
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Best Fish and Chips in London? (CheapOair)
Hmmm .. there are probably as many opinions about where to find the best representation of England’s most iconic dish as there are actual chip shops in London. Still, few would disagree that Fish House is among this city’s best contenders. … Continue reading
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Tagged best fish and chips in london, cheapoair, english food, fast food, fish & chips, fish and chips, fish house, London, restaruant, reveiw, seafood, takeaway, tikcihris, victoria park
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Coming Soon to Moorgate: South Place Hotel
Restaurant group D&D London (owners and operators of more than 30 restaurants in London, Paris, New ork, Copenhagen and Tokyo) is opening South Place Hotel – the group’s first hotel ever – next month in the City of London. Conran … Continue reading
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Tagged business travel, city of london, D&D LONDON, London, moorgate, restaurants, south place, south place hotel
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Aperitivi a la Theo Randall? It’s an Imperative! (Great British Chefs)
Don’t let his Brit surname put you off. Chef Theo Randall knows his taglierini from his tagliatelle. And judging from a new line up of cocktails launched at his eponymous fine dining Italian restaurant located within the luxuriant Intercontinental, this former head chef of the ever lauded River Cafe shows … Continue reading
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Tagged antipasti, aperitivi, cocktails, GBC, GREAT BRITISH CHEFS, hotel, hyde park corner, INTERCONTINENTAL, INTERCONTINENTAL LONDON PARK LANE, INTERCONTINENTAL LONDON PARK LANE HOTEL, italian food, italian restaurant, London, mayfair, park lane, review, theo randall, W1
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Best Meal in Ages! @ThisBrightField, Bethnal Green
Saturday night, Kemey and I went to see one of the best movies I’d seen in ages, Ai Wei Wei: Never Sorry. The engaging documentary about Chinese artist and activist, Ai Wei Wei, was inspiring to say the least. Not … Continue reading
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Tagged bethnal green, broadway market, cafe, cambridge heath, cambridge heath road, E2, E2 9DA, east london, english food, florist, hackney, London, london fields, new restaurant, pollack, REGENTS CANAL, review, this bright field, vyner street, wine
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