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Tequila & Mezcal Fest 2018 | Index

I hope you enjoyed reading about the team up with this year’s Tequila and Mezcal Fest and that you were able to take advantage of the deep discount for ticket and some of the prizes offered to tikichris readers. Continue reading

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Tequila & Mezcal Fest 2018 | What to Drink at the Fest!

I had so much fun last night sampling my way across three floors full of nearly 40 tequila and mezcal producers. Located in Bargehouse (next to OXO Tower), the fest continues today and tomorrow (Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 October). If you’re looking for something tasty to get up to this weekend, keep this fifth iteration of Europe’s biggest agave extravaganza in mind – and be sure to use my TIKICHRIS discount code to save 20% when booking your tickets online. Continue reading

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Savannah, Georgia | Blackbeard’s Wake

Direct links between Blackbeard and Savannah are scarce, tenuous and not well documented. However, it’s as swashbuckling a city as ever you’ll come by. Plus, when initially planning my trip, I had hoped to shove off from to explore Georgia island that bears the pirate’s name. Continue reading

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Charleston, South Carolina | Blackbeard’s Wake

I learned about Blackbeard’s blockade and all sorts of local lore during a guided tour with captivating storyteller Eric Lavender of Charleston Pirate Tours. As informative and insightful as he was hilarious in his deadpan delivery, roaming around some the city’s most historic and beautiful streets with Eric in his full pirate garb was a great way to spend a morning – and an activity I’d recommend to anyone visiting Charleston. Continue reading

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Tequila & Mezcal Fest 2018 | Comida to Crave

The Tequila & Mezcal Fest will be here soon and I’ve got a sneak peek of what to eat when you go. The biggest agave extravaganza in Europe isn’t only an opportunity to drink premium Mexican spirits in a festive … Continue reading

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Ocracoke, North Carolina | Blackbeard’s Wake

From Greenville, I made for the Outer Banks, specifically to the island of Ocracoke, where Blackbeard’s legacy seemed to hang in the air like Spanish moss on a live oak. Continue reading

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Greenville, North Carolina | Blackbeard’s Wake

As much as I savoured reacquainting myself with such a tasty town, I was primarily there to take a peek into the East Carolina University lab where artefacts from Blackbeard’s sunken flagship are being preserved and studied for a more accurate record of North Carolina’s coastal heritage. Continue reading

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Sushi Shop 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Box

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Sushi Shop has partnered with three legendary street artists to create three distinctive designs for a limited edition 42-piece sushi box. Continue reading

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Win a Bottle of Patron Reposado Tequila

Love tequila? My team up with Tequila & Mezcal Fest 2018 just got a lot tastier with this competition offering the chance for one tikichris reader to win a bottle of some of Mexico’s best: Patron Reposado. Continue reading

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Must Eat Mexico City (Going Places)

What happens when one of the world’s most delicious cuisines meets one of the world’s most dynamic megacities? Damas y Caballeros, welcome to Mexico City! We hope you’ve brought your appetite. This expansive capital city is a cultural and culinary hub that’s as exciting a foodie frontier to explore as anywhere in the world. Continue reading

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September at Skylight Rooftop Review

Okay I get it, you’ve likely had your fill of rooftops this year. How about rooftops where you can try your hand at croquet and petanque? Not so likely. This week, why not challenge your friends to a game with an unrivalled view at Skylight at Tobacco Dock in Wapping. Continue reading

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Jose Pizarro | All Consumed Episode 3 | #TCTalks Episode 36

For this episode of tikichris Talks I’m sharing the third and episode of All Consumed, a podcast that I coproduce with fellow food, drink and travel writer Neil Davey. It features an in depth discussion with Chef Jose Pizarro. Continue reading

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Up In My Grill at The King & Co

What started as affordable, flavoursome steaks has now morphed into a wide menu of burgers, crispy lamb belly, aubergine parma mess and short rib. And because old habits die hard, I did try all of the dishes that Up In My Grill will be serving during the two-month residency at The King & Co. Continue reading

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Win Tickets to the Tequila & Mezcal Fest 2018

Coming to London the first weekend of October for its fifth anniversary is the Tequila & Mezcal Fest – the biggest agave extravaganza in Europe. As part of my team up with Teq Fest, I’ve set aside a pair of day tickets to share with one lucky tikichris reader. Continue reading

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Must Try Iconic Foods From Around The World

Have you ever dreamt of tasting scrumptious food while sitting in the cafe with a breathtaking view? We know where to find this beauty. This mouth-watering article will help you choose the destination for the next food tour. What can … Continue reading

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Tequila & Mezcal Fest 2018 | Get 20% Off Your #TeqFest Tix

The Tequila & Mezcal Fest returns to London to celebrate its fifth anniversary. And guess who’s getting in on the fun to amp up the action and spread the word about Europe’s biggest agave extravaganza? Continue reading

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OSH Restaurant, Beauchamp Place, Knightsbridge

Newly opened OSH Restaurant in Knightsbridge presents a cosmopolitan take on Uzbek tastes. Continue reading

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Afroditi Krassa | #TCTalks Episode 34

For episode 34 of tikichris Talks I sit down with hospitality designer Afroditi Krassa for a conversation in her studio about how she got her start in design and her work helping restaurant groups such as Itsu and Dishoom achieve huge success. Continue reading

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Christine Smallwood Has an Appetite for Italy | #TCTalks Episode 33

Here’s an interview with author and fellow Italian food lover, Christine Smallwood. During our conversation for episode 33 of tikichris Talks, Christine and I talk about her Appetite for Italy series of books and what makes the country such a fantastic place to eat, drink and explore. Continue reading

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The American Bar at the Stafford London Hotel

Classy cocktails and a mighty burger were hallmarks of my al fresco dine at The Stafford London Hotel’s historic American Bar. Continue reading

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Bottles Wine Bar at Old Spitalfields Market

Recently opened wine bar Bottles at Old Spitalfields Market does a smart wine list with a wine-smart staff and brilliant kitchen preparing perfect plates for pairing. Continue reading

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Must Eat Honolulu: Where to Dine When You’re in Paradise (Going Places)

Here’s our look at some of the islands’ most authentic grinds and the Honolulu restaurants and other establishments that do these treats the most onolicious justice. Continue reading

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SeasonaliTea at The Langham London

With the launch of The Langham London’s SeasonaliTea, Executive Pastry Chef Andrew Gravett presents a fresh approach to the afternoon tea. Continue reading

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Unexpected Texas: How to Get the Best of Your San Antonio Holiday (Metro)

The seventh biggest city in the US and second largest in Texas, San Antonio is as hip to current trends as any urban centre. Continue reading

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Cocktails in the City London: Summer Edition | Bedford Square, 3-4 August

Cocktails in the City offers an intoxicatingly convenient opportunity to experience 25 of London’s most innovative cocktail bars all within sipping distance of each other, for the UK’s largest festival of bars in a leafy outdoor setting. Continue reading

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The Ultimate Sri Lankan Supper Club | Girl Travels World + The Coconut Tree

The Ultimate Sri Lankan Supper Club was a collaborative effort between Demi Perera (a London blogger of Sri Lankan heritage) and The Coconut Tree (a Sri Lankan restaurant in Oxford). I was fortunate to be among those seated at this invitation-only feast earlier in the month. Continue reading

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Douglas Blyde | #TCTalks Episode 28

Columnist at ES Magazine, editor of Wine List Confidential, drinks presenter and gastronomy consultant Douglas Blyde sits down for a conversation with me about the good things in life for Episode 28 of tikichris Talks. Continue reading

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HipChips, a Review

With the end of the school year, my children insisted on an end of the year treat. Where did they want to go? HipChips, a quirky eatery, situated on Old Compton Street in Soho! Continue reading

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Best of the Fests | Port Eliot Festival, Cornwall

Summertime Britain is a food lovers’ paradise, with dozens of festivals, fairs and other tasty offerings where food and cooking take centre stage. That’s certainly true at the Port Eliot Festival in Cornwall. Continue reading

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#MenabreaMaestro Class with Jay Rayner

A “craft of column-writing” masterclass with the Observer’s (in)famous restaurant critic, Jay Rayner, was a fun and insight outing. Continue reading

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My Coffee with Melitta | Win a Stainless Steel Gooseneck Pour Over Kettle

Looking for a stylish and functional kettle? Melitta’s stainless steel gooseneck pour over kettle is just the thing for you! And if you like making pour over coffee, you’ll love brewing it with this beautifully designed item. Continue reading

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Made in Jamaica, Enjoyed in Brixton

It’s no secret I’m a fan of rum nor that I’m partial to ones from Jamaica. So when the folks at Campari UK invited me along for a tasting of their rum portfolio at rumspirational venues across Brixton, I was keen to accept. Continue reading

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The Elephant’s Head, Clapton

The Elephant’s Head in Hackney does crafty cocktails and great pub grub in a moody, Victorian setting. Continue reading

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Pomona’s Serves California Cool from Notting Hill Kitchen

Pomona’s in Notting Hill looks across the proverbial pond (and ‘flyover’ country) to land its culinary sights on Californian shores for inspiration. Continue reading

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Guest Post by Chris Osburn (Clementine Communications)

The team at Clementine Communications recently got in touch inviting me to submit a guest post about current trends in the food and drinks industry. I was happy to oblige and share some thoughts. Continue reading

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