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Category Archives: Shopping
“Eat London” in Chocolaty Style at Wyndham Grand London Chelsea (OneTravel)
A perfect setting for such delectable chocolate and only moments from the exclusive shopping mecca of the King’s Road, the Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour is London’s only five-star, all-suite hotel. “Eat London” in Chocolaty Style at Wyndham Grand London … Continue reading
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Can Eating Doughnuts Do Good? – National Doughnut Week (Great British Chefs)
Yes, there’s a National Doughnut Week. Before you turn away, this is not yet another junk food come lately craze from the States, this comfort food celebration is rolling into its 21st year and offers seven days of indulgence for a good … Continue reading
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Whisky Fest ’12
Planning any international flights soon? It might be wise to save some time to do a bit of airport shopping before hopping your plane or exiting the terminal. Why? Because it’s yet again time for World Duty Free and its specialist shop, World … Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Shopping, Travel
Tagged airport shopping, duty free, SPONSORED POST, whisky, whisky fest, whisky fest '12, world duty free, world of whiskies
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London’s Best Travel Bookshops (CheapOair)
Take one of the literary world’s most famed destinations and throw in the fact that it’s also one of the best connected international transportation hubs in the world and what do you get? London’s Best Travel Bookshops CheapOair, 8 May … Continue reading
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Posted in Books, CheapOair, London, Shopping, Travel
Tagged bookshops, bookstores, cheapoair, daunt books, guidebooks, London, maps, Stanfords, Travel, travel books, travel bookshops, travel guides
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Behind the Scenes at E5 Bakehouse (Great British Chefs)
Postcode purists might take exception to the E5 Bakehouse moniker (the bakery’s postcode is actually E8 3PH), but any real bread enthusiasts who’ve actually had this young Hackney enterprise’s sourdough creations would probably care less about what’s in the name as long … Continue reading
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Posted in Coffee, Food, Great British Chefs, London, Mexico, Shopping
Tagged arches, bakery, E5 BAKEHOUSE, E8, E8 3PH, east london, GBC, GREAT BRITISH CHEFS, hackney, London, london fields, sourdough
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London Food & Drink News: 3 May 2012 (Londonist)
Food and booze news for London … London Food & Drink News: 3 May 2012 Londonist , 3 May 2012
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Posted in Beer, Drink, Food, Hotels, London, Pubs, Restaurants, Shopping
Tagged A TASTE OF NOMA, CLARIDGE'S, DRAFT HOUSE, ENGLISH CHEESECAKE COMPANY, FERRAN ADRIA, FINE DINING LOVERS, GINBILEE, London, Londonist, noma, NOTTING THRILL, pubs, René Redzepi, restaurants, RIB ROOM BAR & RESTAURANT
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London Food & Drink News: 26 April 2012 (Londonist)
Hops, cobnuts, festivals, port, the world’s best restaurant and more – a delicious round up of London’s food and drink news … London Food & Drink News: 26 April 2012 Londonist, 26 April 2012 Photo/tezzer57
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Posted in Beer, Chocolate, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Shopping, Wine
Tagged A TASTE OF NOMA AT CLARIDGE'S, ale, beer, Berry Bros & Rudd, cheese, CHEESE & WINE FESTIVAL, chocolate, CLARIDGE'S, cobnuts, Demarquette Fine Chocolates, DIAMOND JUBILEE, GRAHAM'S 1952 TAWNY, Hurstwood Farms, London, LONDON HOP SHOOT FESTIVAL, Londonist, noma, OLD TAWNY PORT, port, René Redzepi, southbank, wine
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Chocolate Chelsea – Cha Cha Cha! (Great British Chefs)
…. London (and maybe even Kent) just might be the most exciting place in the world of chocolate at the moment. Chocolate Chelsea – Cha Cha Cha! Great British Chefs, 25 April 2012
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Posted in Chocolate, Food, Great British Chefs, Hotels, London, Shopping
Tagged afternoon tea, cH2Ocolate, chelsea, chocolate, chocolate bars, chocolatier, cobnuts, damian allsop, Demarquette Fine Chocolates, DIAMOND JUBILEE, eat london, england, fulham road, GBC, GREAT BRITISH CHEFS, hotel, Hurstwood Farms, kent, London, Tunbridge Wells, Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour
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Hix Restaurant at Selfridges Recreates Titanic’s Last First Class Menu (CheapOair)
Until the 29th of April, Hix restaurant at Selfridges department store in London is re-creating dishes from the Titanic’s final first class tasting menu … Hix Restaurant at Selfridges Recreates Titanic’s Last First Class Menu CheapOair, 24 April 2012 Photo/oliverj819
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Wine of the Month: 2010 Sancerre Blanc, André Dezat
Forgive that off colour staining on the label in the above pic, but I was cooking while quaffing and thoroughly enjoying both when a bit of sauce splashed out onto the bottle of this 2010 Sancerre blanc … this crisp, … Continue reading
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Posted in Berry Bros & Rudd, Drink, London, Shopping, Wine, Wine of the Month
Tagged 2010, 2010 Sancerre Blanc André Dezat, André Dezat, Berry Bros & Rudd, berry brothers, Drink, french wine, Loire Sauvignon Blanc, London, sancerre, Sancerre Blanc, white wine, wine, Wine of the Month, wine of the moth, wotm
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British Bobble Reusable Filtered Water Bottle
The friendly folks at Bobble kindly sent me one of their new red, white and blue Limited Edition British Bobbles. Bobble makes patented water bottles that filter water as you drink. The filter removes chlorine and organic contaminants from municipal … Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, London Daily Photo, Shopping
Tagged bobble, british bobble, filtered water, filtered water bottle, london 2012, reusable, water, water bottle, waterbobble
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Take the Broadband Speed Test
How fast is your broadband? Whatever the case, odds are your answer’s gonna be “not fast enough”. Is there anything you about it? Are there faster alternatives in your area? What do they cost compared to the provider you’re already … Continue reading
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London Food & Drink News: 19 April 2012 (Londonist)
Foodie things to eat and do in London … London Food & Drink News: 19 April 2012 Londonist, 19 April 2012 Photo/pollyblue
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Posted in Food, London, Restaurants, Shopping
Tagged ALYN WILLIAMS, BEN SPALDING, CAFFEE CALDESI, chefs, CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, CHOP SLICE AND DICE, DAVID BADDIEL, floridita, harrods, JOSE PIZARRO, KNIFE SKILLS, London, Londonist, MARK POYNTON, MARK SARGEANT, MICHEL ROUX JR, PARLOUR TRICKS, PHIL THOMPSON, pop-up, restaurants, RUSSELL BROWN, SPRING FORTH!
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AW12: Cosy Colour
I breezed through the Canoe Inc AW12 press days launch of new collections and clients this afternoon and was generally impressed with what I saw. Canoe is a “full service communications agency” based in London. A list of some of … Continue reading
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Limited Edition Love Britain – Love Good Oil Bottle
It was waaaaay back in 2008 when I first got a taste of Good Oil. Made from hemp in Devon, it’s the healthiest culinary oil on the market in Britain with all the essential amino acids, 26 times more Omega … Continue reading
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Posted in England, Food, Shopping
Tagged culinary oil, devon, england, good oil, healthy, hemp, hemp oil, limited edition bottle, love britain - love good oil
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Street Market Focus: Old Spitalfields Market (OneTravel)
… perhaps one of the best representations of what makes London such a contradictory mess of a wonder: a fusion of traditional history and cutting edge style, of indie spirit and big brand boldness, of local flavour and global trends. … Continue reading
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Posted in London, OneTravel, Shopping, Travel
Tagged east london, London, old spitalfields market, OneTravel, Shopping, spitalfields, street market, street market focus, SUNDAY MARKET
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Street Market Focus: Netil Market (CheapOair)
… this newcomer to London’s burgeoning street market scene offers a bit of East London edge without having to deal with the hassle, crowds or attitude at other markets. Street Market Focus: Netil Market CheapOair, 10 April 2012
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Posted in CheapOair, Food, London, Shopping, Street Markets, Travel
Tagged bethnal green, broadway market, cheapoair, east london, hackney, London, netil market, Shopping, street market, street market focus
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Mega City Photo Book
The catalogue accompanying the 2012 Mega City Photo group photography exhibition at Leeds College of Art is now available for sale online at the Leeds College of Art online store. Mega City Photo Book Street photography from the world’s … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, London, Mexico, New York, Nigeria, Paris, Photography, Shopping, Travel
Tagged alienation, book, catalogue, digital age, disparity, exhibition, globalization, Leeds College of Art, mega cities, mega city photo, mega city photo book, Photography, photography show, reportage, street photography, Travel, urban life, urban photography
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London’s Biggest and Best Department Stores (CheapOair)
Some of the biggest, glitziest and most celebrated department stores in the world call London home. London’s Biggest and Best Department Stores CheapOair, 5 April 2012
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Posted in CheapOair, London, Shopping, Travel
Tagged cheapoair, department stores, fashion, FORTNUM & MASON, harrods, HARVEY NICHOLS, john lewis, liberty, London, london's best department stores, selfridges, Shopping, stores
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These are a Few of My Favourite PDO Things (Great British Chefs)
Parma ham should be from Parma and made to certain specifications. Otherwise, it’s just Parma-like or Parma-style. Same goes for Parmigiano-Reggiano, Burgundy, Douro and Port. Fair enough. These are a Few of My Favourite PDO Things Great British Chefs, 5 … Continue reading
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Tagged burgundy, cheese, chris oburn, discover the origin, douro, GREAT BRITISH CHEFS, parma ham, parmigiano, parmigiano-reggiano, PDO, port, porto, prosciutto, Protected Designation of Origin, rules, rules restaurant, wine
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Harrod’s for Beginners: Your Guide to London’s Most Famous Store (OneTravel)
The five acre Harrods has more than 350 departments and over a million square feet of retail space. Harrod’s for Beginners: Your Guide to London’s Most Famous Store OneTravel, 28 March 2012
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Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth at London’s M&M’s World (CheapOair)
… 35,000 square feet of retail space, Europe’s first and only M&M’s World is actually the largest candy store on the planet. Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth at London’s M&M’s World CheapOair, 27 March 2012
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Posted in CheapOair, Food, London, Shopping, Travel
Tagged candy, cheapoair, leicester square, London, M&M's, M&M's World London, M&Ms World, world's largest candy shop
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Puma Relaunch, Carnaby Street
I was invited to the re-opening of Puma‘s flagship shop on Carnaby Street. For the event, they threw “The PUMA Tea Party” and transformed corners of the sleek, Euro-vibrant shoe store into a dainty, vintage tea shop. It’s was a … Continue reading
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Posted in London, Shopping
Tagged athletic shoes, carnaby street, London, puma, shoes, sneakers, soho, trainers, W1
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London Food & Drink News: 22 March 2012 (Londonist)
London Food & Drink News: 22 March 2012 Londonist, March 22, 2012 The Social teams up with The London Particular, West Norwood gets a Slow Food Festival and more food and drink news for London. READ MY COMPLETE POST: London … Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Drink, Food, London, Pubs, Restaurants, Shopping, Street Markets
Tagged BEAMISH&MCGLUE, BLOODY MARY, CASK STRENGTH, CINNAMON 3, CINNAMON SOHO, JAPANESE WHISKY TASTING, London, london food & drink news, Londonist, PARADISE BY WAY OF KENSAL GREEN, pub, SUNDAY BLOODY SUNDAY, SUNDAY FUNDAY KIDS CLUB, SUNDAY LUNCH, THE LONDON PARTICULAR, THE SOCIAL, TIM PAYNE, tsuru, TSURU BISHOPSGATE, Vivek Singh, WEST NORWOOD, WEST NORWOOD SLOW FOOD FESTIVAL
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Wine of the Month: 2010 La Cadène, Côtes du Rhône Villages, Domaine Chaume Arnaud
A mostly good but very long week rolled up to a quiet Friday night at home. Having this Côtes du Rhône white in the fridge was a relief. A simple but satisfying mozzarella salad, some taramosalata on toast and a … Continue reading
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Posted in Berry Bros & Rudd, Drink, London, Shopping, Wine, Wine of the Month
Tagged beaujolais, Berry Bros & Rudd, berry brothers, biodynamic, cotes du rhone, Côtes du Rhône Villages, Domaine Chaume Arnaud, Drink, french wine, London, white wine, wine, Wine of the Month, Wine of the Month: 2010 La Cadène, wine of the moth, wotm
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Street Market Focus: Hackney Homemade Food Market (CheapOair)
Street Market Focus: Hackney Homemade Food Market CheapOair, March 08, 2012 Hackney Homemade Food is London’s newest open air food market. It launched this month in the East London borough of ever happening Hackney and is market to be dedicated to food and drink in this … Continue reading
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In Pictures: Hackney Homemade Food Market (Londonist)
In Pictures: Hackney Homemade Food Market Londonist, February 24, 2012 at 14:00 pm Home made quesadillas, pickles and sauerkraut (and that’s just the offering from one vendor ), boozed up hot chocolate, freshly made pasta, katsu curry, a delectable assortment … Continue reading
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Posted in Food, London, Shopping
Tagged clapton, E5, E5 0PD, food market, hackney, HACKNEY CENTRAL, IN PICTURES, London, Londonist, lower clapton road, market, Photography, ST JOHN'S OF HACKNEY, street food, street market, street photography
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London Food & Drink News: 23 February 2012 (Londonist)
London Food & Drink News: 23 February 2012 Londonist, February 23, 2012 at 16:00 pm Bompas & Parr launch new “food explosion service for weddings” and more London-centric foodie news. READ MY COMPLETE POST: London Food & Drink News: 23 … Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Shopping, Wine
Tagged BOMPAS AND PARR, chefs, CLAUDE BOSI, EXPLODING WEDDING CAKES, FOOD EXPLOSION SERVICE, food photography, FORMAN'S FISH ISLAND, JASON ATHERTON, jellymongers, London, LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC STADIUM, Londonist, michelin stars, POLLEN STREET SOCIAL, restaurants, RYAN HOPKINSON, SINGAPOREAN CUISINE, soho, ST BAINS, vinoteca, WEDDINGS, wine
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Wine of the Month: 2010 Berrys’ Argentina Malbec, Pulenta, Mendoza
Valentine’s Day came late at tikichris towers this year. A week late actually, on Pancake Day. So maybe next week I’ll get around to doing a little pancake flipping in honour of the belated celebration. Until then, I bring you … Continue reading
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Tagged 2010 Berrys' Argentina Malbec, ARGENTINE, Berry Bros & Rudd, berry brothers, London, MALBEC, mayfair, Mendoza, Pulenta, red wine, st james's, SW1, wine, Wine of the Month, wotm
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Exploring London’s Leadenhall Market (OneTravel)
Exploring London’s Leadenhall Market OneTravel, Feb 16, 2012 You can find everything from fashion outlets to stationary shops at Leadenhall Market. But food is the main retail ingredient here. And that makes a lot of sense. Back in the 14th century, a … Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, OneTravel, Pubs, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel
Tagged city of london, food market, leadenhall market, London, pubs, Shopping
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Dining Around London’s South Kensington Station (OneTravel)
Dining Around London’s South Kensington Station OneTravel, Feb 09, 2012 No matter your budget, there’s bound to be a variety of quality options to suit your taste. However, there’s a lot of competition for you taste buds around here. Looking … Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, OneTravel, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel, Wine
Tagged BARS, Bosphorus Kebabs, casa brindisa, cocktails, comptoir libanais, dining in london, exhibition road, janet's, la cave a fromage, London, OneTravel, restaurants, south ken, south kensington, south kensington station, SW7, where to eat in london
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London Food & Drink News: 9 February 2012 (Londonist)
London Food & Drink News: 9 February 2012 Londonist, February 9, 2012 at 16:00 pm Berry boasts big wine sales, Housebites does brunch, Budvar hosts a tasting event + more London food and drink news … READ MY COMPLETE POST: … Continue reading
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Tagged BBX, beer, Berry Bros & Rudd, BERRYS' BROKING EXCHANGE, BRAZILIAN BARBECUE, brunch, BUDVAR, CABANA, CARNIVAL, CINNAMON SOHO, DRAFT HOUSE, EAT-JAPAN, HOUSEBITES, HYPER JAPAN, London, london food & drink news, Londonist, ONLINE WINE SALES, pubs, restaurants, takeaway, Vivek Singh, wine
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London’s Best Fine Chocolate Shops (CheapOair)
London’s Best Fine Chocolate Shops CheapOair, February 7, 2012 There’s a lot of chocolate in London. A lot of fine chocolate even. Some people may even argue the best fine chocolate shops in the whole world are located in London. Theirs is a … Continue reading
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In Pictures: Hotel Chocolat’s New Roast + Conch Chocolate Shop (Londonist)
In Pictures: Hotel Chocolat’s New Roast + Conch Chocolate Shop Londonist, February 5, 2012 at 15:00 pm With its new Roast + Conch shop at Seven Dials, British luxury chocolate brand Hotel Chocolat brings small batch chocolate making to London. READ MY … Continue reading
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Posted in Food, London, Photography, Restaurants, Shopping
Tagged chocolate, covent garden, Hotel Chocolat, IN PICTURES, London, Londonist, MONMOUTH STREET, Photography, RABOT ESTATE, Roast + Conch, SAINT LUCIA, seven dials, shaftesbury avenue, WC2, WC2H 8JB
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Good Stuff
Quiet evening in … and a chance to publish another post in my Good Stuff series – essentially just quick lists of things I’ve come across lately and have really enjoyed but for whatever reason they didn’t make it into their own … Continue reading
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Posted in Celebrities, Food, Good Stuff, London, Music, Pubs, Restaurants, Shopping, Video
Tagged a nation of shopkeepers, berenice bejo, chinatown, chinese new year, dungeons & dragons, ELBULLI, FERRAN ADRIA, good stuff, jean dujardin, leong's legends, London, my neighbor totoro, the artist, tommy flanagan, WHITECHAPEL GALLERY, year of the dragon
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