Category Archives: Restaurants
Thanksgiving in London (CheapOair)
Thanksgiving in London CheapOair, November 24, 2011 Not nearly as ironic as throwing an American Independence Day/4th of July party in England, still the idea of celebrating an American Thanksgiving in London might seem a bit out of place. Nevertheless, with lots … Continue reading
What’s for Lunch? Pacific Social Club, Lower Clapton (Londonist)
What’s for Lunch? Pacific Social Club, Lower Clapton Londonist, November 22, 2011 at 11:30 am Pacific Social Club is self-described on its Facebook page as a “coffee shop/social club/analogue recording library/drop-out centre/mixtape factory” that serves “nice coffee, ice coffee, ice tea, … Continue reading
New Restaurant Review: MEATliquor (Londonist)
New Restaurant Review: MEATliquor Londonist, November 21, 2011 15 13:00 pm From the folks that brought the Meatwagon to the London masses comes a stationary brick and mortar meat offering. For carnivorous cravings and crafty cocktails, MEATliquor is well worth considering. Just don’t … Continue reading
Free Lunch “Feeding the 5000” at Trafalgar Square Highlights Food Wastage (Great British Chefs)
Free Lunch “Feeding the 5000” at Trafalgar Square Highlights Food Wastage Great British Chefs, 18 November 2011 From noon to 2pm today at Trafalgar Square, Feeding the 5000 with the support of the Mayor of London and in partnership with FareShare, FoodCycle, Love Food Hate … Continue reading
Foraging, Mark Hix and Whisky (Locally Sourced)
Foraging, Mark Hix and Whisky Locally Sourced, November 15, 2011 The idea behind our expedition was to get us city slickers close ‘to the wild seas of Skye, where Talisker is made, without leaving our Southern shores’. And it was … Continue reading
What’s for Lunch? ICN Gallery, Leonard Street (Londonist)
What’s for Lunch? ICN Gallery, Leonard Street Londonist, November 15, 2011 at 11:30 am Simple, to the point, tasty and cheap: a five quid bento box lunch with tagalong miso soup from ICN Gallery makes a lot of sense if … Continue reading
Good Stuff
Lots of good stuff going on here in the world of tikichris these days … and I hope y’all have had or will find the chance to peruse my online content for what I’ve been up to. Beyond everything I … Continue reading
What’s for Lunch? Pilpel, Paternoster Square (Londonist)
What’s for Lunch? Pilpel, Paternoster Square Londonist, November 9, 2011 at 11:30 am ‘Sufficiently cruncy on the outside and fluffy on the inside’ falafel stuffed amply into a pita at a decent price: pleased we were to sample the chickpea creations … Continue reading
Street Market Focus: Broadway Market (CheapOair)
Street Market Focus: Broadway Market CheapOair, November 04, 2011 It’s hard to think of somewhere in London that’s more hip, happening and delicious than Broadway Market. There’s a great variety of vendors selling everything from German-style sausages to burgers right off the … Continue reading
London Food & Drink News: 3 November 2011 (Londonist)
London Food & Drink News: 3 November 2011 Londonist, November 3, 2011 at 15:30 pm A strong contender for best breakfast in London, Beaujolais Cru with festive season lights, a re-vamp of an ancient feast in Dalston and a real … Continue reading
2012 Michelin Stars Shine in London (CheapOair)
2012 Michelin Stars Shine in London CheapOair, October 28, 2011 The London fine dining scene looks set for a particularly stellar 2012 with its restaurants racking up an impressive 66 stars among 55 eateries with Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester … Continue reading
And the Best Pizza in London is … (CheapOair)
And the Best Pizza in London is … CheapOair, October 27, 2011 Whether for adhering to authentic Neapolitan pizza procedure or simply because they offer exceptionally good value for yumminess, here’s a roundup of some of London’s more worthwhile pizzerias for you … Continue reading
Lunch at Nuno Mendes’ Corner Room (Great British Chefs)
Lunch at Nuno Mendes’ Corner Room Great British Chefs, 26 October 2011 How can a ‘no phone, no email, no bookings, just walk-ins’ policy work for a fine dining restaurant? Great British Chefs guest blogger Chris Osburn, walked into Nuno Mendes’ Corner Room … Continue reading
What’s for Lunch? Dunya, Clapton Pond (Londonist)
What’s for Lunch? Dunya, Clapton Pond Londonist, October 25, 2011 at 11:00 am £1.50 for a filling and fairly healthy lunch? It’s a reality in Clapton at Dunya, a fully licensed restaurant and takeaway shop serving “traditional charcoal grill cuisine.” READ … Continue reading
Street Market Focus: London’s Borough Market (OneTravel)
Street Market Focus: London’s Borough Market OneTravel, Oct 21, 2011 It’s a very good idea to come hungry as a trip to Borough Market is an opportunity to try a wide range of treats. Strong contenders for the best raclette, … Continue reading
Perfectly Grilled Meat and More at Argentine Steakhouse A La Cruz (CheapOair)
Perfectly Grilled Meat and More at Argentine Steakhouse A La Cruz CheapOair, October 20, 2011 Being situated in the villagey neighbourhood of Clerkenwell – home to some of London’s oldest and most celebrated pubs, a few nearby Michelin starred and … Continue reading
New Restaurant Review: De La Panza, De Beauvoir Town (Londonist)
New Restaurant Review: De La Panza, De Beauvoir Town Londonist, October 19, 2011 at 13:00 pm De La Panza is a few-week’s-old Argentine bodegón in the heart of De Beauvoir Town. Headed up by front of house Gaston Carrano, who helped with … Continue reading
What’s for Lunch? Kua Aina, Carnaby Street (Londonist)
What’s for Lunch? Kua Aina, Carnaby Street Londonist, October 18, 2011 at 11:30 am Smartly situated for Carnaby shoppers and cosy enough for a lunch time sit down, this months-old burger and sandwich grill appears to be a popular pit … Continue reading
Experimental Food Society Spectacular offers a delectable & weird line up of events (Great British Chefs)
Experimental Food Society Spectacular offers a delectable & weird line up of events Great British Chefs, 17 October 2011 Ever tried (or even contemplating) camel milk ice cream? Would you wear clothing that was designed to be eaten? What in the … Continue reading
In Pictures: Bermondsey Street Bees Rooftop Apiary (Londonist)
In Pictures: Bermondsey Street Bees Rooftop Apiary Londonist, October 14, 2011 at 11:00 am … The roof is home of urban apiary, Bermondsey Street Bees, where its several thousand honey producing residents not only enjoy enviable views of the Shard and … Continue reading
In and Around the British Museum (CheapOair)
In and Around the British Museum CheapOair, October 13, 2011 One may be able to spend hours, days or even a lifetime discovering the wonders of the world that British Museum holds. But at some point during your visit, you’re … Continue reading
London Food & Drink News: 13 October 2011 (Londonist)
London Food & Drink News: 13 October 2011 Londonist, October 13, 2011 at 16:00 pm Rum, Peruvian cuisine, giant avocados and a Harvey Nichols pop up READ MY COMPLETE POST: London Food & Drink News: 13 October 2011
What’s for Lunch? Rosalind’s Kitchen, Little Portland Street (Londonist)
What’s for Lunch? Rosalind’s Kitchen, Little Portland Street Londonist, October 12, 2011 at 11:30 am Rosalind’s Kitchen is a small but lovely take-out cafe sourcing seasonal ingredients from specialist suppliers for its daily changing menu. The location is central and … Continue reading
Good Stuff
Remember my last “Good Stuff” post? That was published just over a month ago. Lots more stuff’s been happening since then. And the wonderful thing is that most that stuff’s been good stuff. So, as with that last post back … Continue reading
Preview: Chocolate Week is Back (Londonist)
Preview: Chocolate Week is Back Londonist, October 7, 2011 at 11:30 pm Like chocolate? You’ll love Chocolate Week. It’s a week long celebration of fine chocolate commencing Monday the 10th and hosted at a variety of venues across London and … Continue reading
Chocolate Week Returns to London (OneTravel)
Chocolate Week Returns to London OneTravel, Oct 06, 2011 Voted the UK’s favourite themed week (and with good reason!), the beloved and yummy Chocolate Week returns for another decadently delicious seven days dedicated to all things chocolate. READ MY COMPLETE … Continue reading
London Food & Drink News: 6 October 2011 (Londonist)
London Food & Drink News: 6 October 2011 Londonist, October 6, 2011 at 16:00 pm Camel milk ice cream, whole lamb from the UK’s only Argentine asador, lots of whisky and a menu featuring honey made at a Bermondsey apiary … Continue reading










