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Category Archives: Shopping
Roast, Conch and Enjoy at Hotel Chocolat’s New Shop (Great British Chefs)
Roast, Conch and Enjoy at Hotel Chocolat’s New Shop Great British Chefs, February 04, 2012 Hotel Chocolat‘s Roast + Conch shop brings small batch chocolate making to the heart of London (4 Monmouth Street in Seven Dials, Covent Garden to be … Continue reading
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Covent Garden Shopping (OneTravel)
Covent Garden Shopping OneTravel, Jan 10, 2012 If a visitor from another planet was somehow instantly transported to Covent Garden, the space alien would soon ascertain that the area is a world renowned shoppers’ paradise. From quaint and indie boutiques … Continue reading
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Posted in London, OneTravel, Shopping, Travel
Tagged covent garden, covent garden shopping, London, OneTravel, Shopping
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New Highs in Luxury at London’s Cadogan Hotel (CheapOair)
New Highs in Luxury at London’s Cadogan Hotel CheapOair, January 24, 2012 Talk about a bubble bath! The Cadogan hotel in London will soon be offering to its guests the ultimate indulgence of a Champagne bath. Keep reading for the decedent details … Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Drink, Hotels, London, Shopping, Travel
Tagged cadogan, champagne, champagne bath, cheapoair, hotel, knightsbridge, London, Shop and Drop, sloane street, the cadogan
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The Spirit of Scotland: Edinburgh Whisky Tasting (Urban Travel Blog)
The Spirit of Scotland: Edinburgh Whisky Tasting Urban Travel Blog, Jan 14, 2012 Located within the terribly touristic (if still incredibly scenic and evocative) Royal Mile is The Scotch Whisky Experience, offering a “sensational journey” taking folks through the “magical craft” of … Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Scotland, Shopping, Travel
Tagged edinburgh, edinburgh castle, royal mile, scotch, scotland, the scotch whisky experience, urban travel blog, whisky
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Wine of the Month: 2007 Château Marsau, Côtes de Francs
I love it when one blog post segues nicely into another. In this case my recipe review of Marcus Wareing’s cheeseburgers presented a tasty excuse to pop open this month’s WOTM, 2007 Château Marsau, Côtes de Francs. Best enjoyed with food, … Continue reading
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Great Tasting Cheeseburgers? It’s Emmental My Dear Wareing! (Great British Chefs)
Great Tasting Cheeseburgers? It’s Emmental My Dear Wareing! Great British Chefs, January 14, 2012 All right then, time to make some burgers. And not just any burgers. Mega-yum and mega-massive cheeseburgers a la Marcus Wareing’s ‘cheese burger with caramelised onions’ recipe. READ … Continue reading
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Posted in Food, Great British Chefs, London, Restaurants, Shopping
Tagged burgers, caramelised onions, caramelized onions, cheese burgers, cheeseburgers, cooking, emmental, GREAT BRITISH CHEFS, hamburgers, hummus, London, marcus wareing, recipe
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Traditional Norwegian Smoked Salmon – from London? (OneTravel)
Traditional Norwegian Smoked Salmon – from London? OneTravel, Dec 31, 2011 London probably isn’t the first place that springs to mind when you think about traditional Norwegian-style smoked salmon, but entrepreneur Ole Martin Hansen, proprietor of Hansen & Lydersen, is hoping … Continue reading
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Posted in Food, London, OneTravel, Shopping, Travel
Tagged fish, Hansen & Lydersen, kiln, London, N1, norwegian, Ole Martin Hansen, OneTravel, smoked fish, smoked salmon, smokehouse, Stoke Newington
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Famous and Fashionable: Exploring London’s Bond Street (CheapOair)
Famous and Fashionable: Exploring London’s Bond Street CheapOair, December 27, 2011 For a firsthand look at how London‘s wealthiest prefer to shop and to take a gander at what products the Royal Family deems appropriate for their purchases, head over to … Continue reading
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London Spotlight: Park Lane (OneTravel)
London Spotlight: Park Lane OneTravel, Dec 16, 2011 Located in glamorous Mayfair and just under a mile long, Park Lane runs along the eastern side of Hyde Park connecting Marble Arch on its northern end to Hyde Park Corner on its south. … Continue reading
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Tagged Hyde Park, hyde park corner, knightsbridge, London, mayfair, OneTravel, park lane, Travel, W1
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A Chocolate Festival to Savour (Great British Chefs)
A Chocolate Festival to Savour Great British Chefs, 11 December 2011 Delicious strolls down memory lane and Christmas shopping aside, I took my visit as an opportunity to indulge in some of the more savoury chocolate creations on offer. I … Continue reading
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Posted in Christmas, Food, Great British Chefs, London, Shopping, Street Markets
Tagged anna maes, Arancini Brothers, chili, chilli con carne, chocolate, chocolate festival, chocolate flavoured beer, chocstar, Gran Chocolat, GREAT BRITISH CHEFS, London, Meantime Brewing, outsider tart, risotto, southbank, Valrhona, Village Workshop, WILLIAM CURLEY
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London Food & Drink News: 8 December 2011 (Londonist)
London Food & Drink News: 8 December 2011 Londonist, December 8, 2011 at 16:00 pm What’s up and coming in London food and drink news? A lot! Here’s this week’s particularly festive round up. READ MY COMPLETE POST: London Food & … Continue reading
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Tagged ALDWYCH, CHERISH FINDEN, CHRIS OSURN, CHRISTMAS FAIR, comptoir libanais, E5 BAKEHOUSE, FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA, ginger pig, GINGERBREAD HOUSE, Hansen & Lydersen, HARVEY NICHOLS' FIFTH FLOOR CAFE, HOME DELIVERY, hotel, HUBBUB, knightsbridge, KOPAPA, LA FROMAGERIE, London, london food & drink news, Londonist, NEW RESTAURANTS, palm court, paul a young, pub, seven dials, south kensington, THE DELAUNAY, the langham, THE WOLSELEY, water poet, WINTER FEAST MENU
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Hanging out and Smoking with Hansen & Lydersen (Great British Chefs)
Hanging out and Smoking with Hansen & Lydersen Great British Chefs, 7 December 2011 Hanging around Stoke Newington in a back alley of an old industrial lot smoking … no this wasn’t the scene of shiftless youths loitering along the … Continue reading
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Posted in Food, Great British Chefs, London, Shopping
Tagged fish, GREAT BRITISH CHEFS, Hansen & Lydersen, kiln, London, N1, norwegian, Ole Martin Hansen, smoked fish, smoked salmon, smokehouse, Stoke Newington
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Street Market Focus: Chapel Market (CheapOair)
Street Market Focus: Chapel Market CheapOair, December 6, 2011 … largest street market in Islington and one of the most traditional in London. Both the market and the street exude old school working class charm. Still, all the creature comforts and conveniences … Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Food, London, Shopping, Street Markets, Travel
Tagged angel, chapel market, cheapoair, islington, London, N1, street market, street market focus
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Understanding Britain’s Value Added Tax (VAT) (OneTravel)
Understanding Britain’s Value Added Tax (VAT) OneTravel, Dec 06, 2011 To understand why goods are priced the way they are in Britain and how you can get a refund for some of the items you buy in the UK, you … Continue reading
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Posted in England, London, OneTravel, Shopping, Travel
Tagged england, great britain, London, money, OneTravel, Travel, united kingdom, value added tax, VAT, VAT refunds
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What’s for Lunch? Pieminister, Boxpark (Londonist)
What’s for Lunch? Pieminister, Boxpark Londonist, December 6, 2011 at 12.00 pm As mentioned here last week, the world’s first pop-up mall has opened in Shoreditch. Along with all the retailers, a number of eateries are present to sling a variety of … Continue reading
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Tagged BETHNAL GREEN ROAD, BOXPARK, BOXPARK SHOREDITCH, E1, E1 6GY, GRAVY, London, Londonist, lunch, MASH, pie, pie and mash, PIEMINISTER, RETAIL, shipping containers, Shopping, shoreditch, W4L, WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?
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In Pictures: Pop-Up Shopping Mall Boxpark Opens In Shoreditch (Londonist)
In Pictures: Pop-Up Shopping Mall Boxpark Opens In Shoreditch by M@, Photographs by Chris Osburn Londonist, December 2, 2011 at 15:30 pm It’s the most-talked-about-new-shopping-mall-built-from-shipping-containers in London’s history. Boxpark opens in Shoreditch [today], bringing ‘more than sixty carefully chosen fashion, arts and lifestyle brands’ … Continue reading
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Posted in London, Photography, Shopping
Tagged BOXPARK, BOXPARK SHOREDITCH, container, E1, E1 6GY, hackney, London, Londonist, Photography, pop-up, RETAIL, ROGER WADE, shipping containers, Shopping, shopping centre, shopping mall, shoreditch, street photography
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Wine of the Month: 2010 Berrys’ Chianti, Badia a Coltibuono, Tuscany
Yes, I’m well aware that it’s been more than a year and a half since my last WOTM review. Hey, just trying to live life these days sometimes gets in the way of trying to live the good life – … Continue reading
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Posted in Berry Bros & Rudd, Christmas, Drink, Food, London, Shopping, Thanksgiving, Wine, Wine of the Month
Tagged 2010, 2010 Berrys' Chianti, Badia a Coltibuono, Berry Bros & Rudd, berry brothers, chianti, christmas, italian, London, organic wine, red wine, SW1, SW1A 1EG, thanksgiving, tuscan, Tuscany, un-oaked, wine, Wine of the Month, wine review, wotm
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London Spotlight: Mayfair Shopping (OneTravel)
London Spotlight: Mayfair Shopping OneTravel, Nov 29, 2011 Synonymous with luxury, the very mention of this perpetually stylish district of London brings a smile of satisfaction to travellers and locals seeking the finest of shopping experiences. READ MY COMPLETE POST: London Spotlight: … Continue reading
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Albemarle Street in London (OneTravel)
Albemarle Street in London OneTravel, Nov 27, 2011 Across from Green Park and the Ritz, Albemarle is one of London’s most fashionable and fabled of destinations. READ MY COMPLETE POST: Albemarle Street in London
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Talking ‘First Class’ Turkey for Thanksgiving (Great British Chefs)
Talking ‘First Class’ Turkey for Thanksgiving Great British Chefs, 21 November 2011 Love it or hate it, there’s a good chance you’re going to be tucking into a roasted turkey sometime soon. The mandatory centrepiece for a proper British Yuletide … Continue reading
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Posted in England, Food, Great British Chefs, Shopping
Tagged berkshire, christmas, christmas dinner, copas farm, copas turkeys, farm, free range turkey, GREAT BRITISH CHEFS, Shopping, turkey
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Where to See Christmas Lights in London (CheapOair)
Where to See Christmas Lights in London CheapOair, November 10, 2011 Tis the season to shop, feast, catch up with old friends and family, travel home or to new destinations and to see pretty sparkly lights and fantastic seasonal displays. … Continue reading
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Tagged cheapoair, christmas 2011, christmas lights, christmas trees, London, Shopping, Travel
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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
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Tagged broadway market, cheapoair, hackney, London, street markets
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Understanding British Currency (CheapOair)
Understanding British Currency CheapOair, November 03, 2011 Your first flight to London and the United Kingdom means you need to do some planning, it’s a really good idea to take a moment before you go to get familiar with the local currency … Continue reading
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Paddington Bear at London’s Paddington Station (OneTravel)
Paddington Bear at London’s Paddington Station OneTravel, Nov 01, 2011 Of course, the most logical place to look for London’s most beloved bear would be at Paddington Station, where the famous children’s book character was originally discovered with a note … Continue reading
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Posted in London, OneTravel, Shopping, Travel
Tagged children's books, London, OneTravel, paddington bear, paddington station, Shopping, souvenirs, toys
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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
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, OneTravel, Pubs, Restaurants, Shopping, Street Markets, Travel
Tagged borough, borough market, London, OneTravel, southwark, street markets
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The Rap on Chocolate Unwrapped (Great British Chefs)
The Rap on Chocolate Unwrapped Great British Chefs, 20 October 2011 … [Chocolate Unwrapped] presented a chance to sample a whole variety of chocolates … and to fall in love with some new notable mentions. From my chocolaty smudged notes: … Continue reading
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Posted in Food, Great British Chefs, London, Shopping
Tagged chocolate, chocolate unwrapped, chocolate week, Ecuadorian chocolate, GREAT BRITISH CHEFS, London, Pacari
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More on Sofas
A couple of weeks back I was blogging about a rather epic struggle to get an old but otherwise perfectly fine sofa up some flights of stairs and through a few not so sofa-friendly doorways in my new flat. The … Continue reading
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Street Market Focus: Chatsworth Road Market (CheapOair)
Street Market Focus: Chatsworth Road Market CheapOair, October 14, 2011 For a total East End immersion deep in the depths of the ever up and coming London borough of Hackney, it would be wise to consider going for a ramble round Chatsworth … Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Coffee, Drink, Food, London, Shopping, Travel
Tagged chatsworth road, chatsworth road market, cheapoair, clapton, E5, east end, east london, food market, hackney, homerton, kim chi clut, London, street food, street market
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Nelson ‘N’ Deck London-Themed Children’s Books (OneTravel)
Nelson ‘N’ Deck London-Themed Children’s Books OneTravel, Oct 14, 2011 Planning a visit to London with your kids and have hopes of teaching them a little about the place before the trip begins? Or maybe you’re looking for something “on topic” for them … Continue reading
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Tagged children's books, London, london travel, nelson-n-deck, reading
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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
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Posted in Drink, Food, Hotels, London, Restaurants, Shopping
Tagged CENTRAL RESTAURANTE, cookbook cafe, FLAVOURS OF PERU, HARVEY NICHOLS FOODMARKET POP-UP, intercontinental park lane, LINDA AVOCADO, London, Londonist, olympia, restaurants, rum, UK RUMFEST, VIRGILIO MARTINEZ, WAITROSE, WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY
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William Curley’s Chocolate Box pops up at St Martin’s Lane Hotel (Great British Chefs)
William Curley’s Chocolate Box pops up at St Martin’s Lane Hotel Great British Chefs, 11 October 2011 Although this pop up will only be around until the end of the year (New Year’s Eve will be the Box’s last day … Continue reading
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Never Too Early To Think About Turkey (Locally Sourced)
Never Too Early To Think About Turkey Locally Sourced, October 7, 2011 The folks at Copas Farm in Berkshire, where the turkeys (all 40 some odd thousand of them) live a free range life roaming about in cherry orchards, are hoping … Continue reading
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Posted in England, Food, Locally Sourced, Shopping
Tagged berkshire, christmas dinner, copas farm, copas turkeys, england, farm, food network, free range turkey, locally sourced
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Stumbling upon Mayfair’s Shepherd Market (OneTravel)
Stumbling upon Mayfair’s Shepherd Market OneTravel, Sep 29, 2011 Tucked quietly away in the exclusive and historic Mayfair, it’s an ideal spot for relaxing over a pint or glass of wine with some friends, grabbing something great to eat, doing a bit … Continue reading
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Posted in London, OneTravel, Pubs, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel
Tagged London, mayfair, OneTravel, Photography, shepherd market, W1
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Sofa Bed Blues
What started out as an easy purchase with free delivery of a big and comfy sofa bed back about a year ago when I lived in a ground floor studio flat with a wide front entrance turned into a bit … Continue reading
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Posted in London, Shopping
Tagged flats, furniture, moving, new sofa beds, relocating, sofa beds, stress
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Best of Spain in London (CheapOair)
Best of Spain in London CheapOair, September 27, 2011 Hardly exhaustive – and deserving of a “part two” post – but here’s a quick list of some great places to keep in mind if you find yourself hankering for something … Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel
Tagged bar pepito, borough market, brindisa, camino, chorizo, columbia road, Laxeiro, Peyton & Byrne Espresso Bar at St Pancras, sherry, sherry bar, spanish cuisine
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