Tag Archives: cocktails

Colonel Saab, Upscale Indian Dining in Holborn

Posted on 2021-12-19 by tikichris

Any regular reader of this blog should be aware that it ain’t what it used to be. I hardly post restaurant reviews anymore. In fact, I hardly post at all.  The reason behind my lack of online activity is because … Continue reading →

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Win a Bottle of Award Winning Dima’s Vodka

Posted on 2021-06-01 by tikichris

Distilled in Ukraine, Dima’s Vodka is a triple grain vodka made with barley, wheat and rye grown the country’s famously rich black soil to give it a rounder and fuller flavour than most other vodkas. Served ice cold with pickles … Continue reading →

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J&B Rare and Cocktail Porter Collaboration: Seasonal Sours Collection

Posted on 2020-12-18 by tikichris

Ready to make spirits bright this festive season? The Seasonal Sours Collection from J&B Rare and Cocktail Porter should do the trick! J&B Rare and Cocktail Porter have teamed up for a limited-edition Seasonal Sours Collection cocktail kit.

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Best Bars and Pubs of 2019

Posted on 2019-12-24 by tikichris

Thirsty for a drink paired with an appreciative welcome and maybe even camaraderie? Have a look my Best of 2019 list of my favourite bars sidled up to this year (with entries from across London as well Buffalo, San Francisco, … Continue reading →

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Bill’s Restaurant, Kingston-on-Thames

Posted on 2019-05-18 by Judith Schrut

The Kingston branch of Bill’s Restaurant is sporting a fresh new look. Judith Schrut went to check it out. Continue reading →

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Chez Maiss Restaurant and Wine Bar, Hammersmith



Posted on 2019-05-05 by tikichris

Newly opened Chez Maiss inside the Broadway Shopping Centre at Hammersmith Station was everything I had hoped to encounter when reviewing a restaurant. It’s a hidden gem in plain sight offering delicious food and drink in a convenient location. Continue reading →

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Ryan Chetiyawardana Opens Super Lyan at the Kimpton De Witt in Amsterdam (All Consumed)

Posted on 2019-04-28 by tikichris

Join Chris on a quick trip to Amsterdam for the launch of the Super Lyan bar at the Kimpton De Witt hotel. While there, Chris sits down with Super Lyan founder, Ryan Chetiyawardana aka Mr Lyan, for an interview. Continue reading →

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Cocktail Class at TT Liquor with Parmigiano Reggiano

Posted on 2019-03-25 by tikichris

How’s this for the ultimate cheesy cocktail event: a Parmigiano Reggiano tasting experience pairing dishes featuring Italy’s most famous cheese with drinks at celebrated Shoreditch watering hole, TT Liquor? Continue reading →

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Win a Bottle of Neptune Rum



Posted on 2019-02-28 by tikichris

Neptune Rum is the world’s most awarded rum of 2018 with more than 40 prestigious global awards to date. I’ve got a bottle of the golden rum from Barbados to share with one lucky tikichris reader. Continue reading →

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Win a House of Holi Dinner for Two with a Bottle of Wine at Cinnamon Kitchen City

Posted on 2019-02-23 by tikichris

House of Holi returns to Cinnamon Kitchen at Devonshire Square for a fifth colour-filled year. I’ve teamed up with the restaurant to offer the chance for one tikichris reader to win a House of Holi dinner for two with a bottle of wine. Continue reading →

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Liquor Lanes Private Bowling at Queens Skate Dine Bowl

Posted on 2019-02-21 by tikichris

Queens Skate Dine Bowl and Meatliquor have launched Liquor Lanes, a private bowling experience replete with its own bar and bartender and bowling lanes. Continue reading →

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The Coal Shed, One Tower Bridge

Posted on 2019-02-16 by tikichris

With a “meat, fish, fire” mantra, The Coal Shed at One Tower Bridge aims to source native British breeds from small family run farms for its beef as well as sustainably and ethically caught fish and seafood from England’s south coast to fill its menu of big flavour, big portion dishes. Continue reading →

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Explore the Isle of Islay with The Botanist Dry Gin

Posted on 2019-02-07 by Katy Riddle

The first and only dry gin from the Isle of Islay, The Botanist features a unique combination of 22 hand-foraged local botanicals and offers a rare insight into the heritage and heart of this remote Scottish island. Continue reading →

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Copper Rivet Distillery | #TCTalks 61

Posted on 2019-01-24 by tikichris

Episode 61 of tikichris Talks is set on the shore of the Medway River at the Copper Rivet Distillery in Chatham, Kent. Continue reading →

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Copper Rivet Distillery | #TCTalks 61

Posted on 2019-01-24 by tikichris

Episode 61 of tikichris Talks is set on the shore of the Medway River at the Copper Rivet Distillery in Chatham, Kent. Continue reading →

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Win a Bottle a Manchester Raspberry Infused Gin

Posted on 2019-01-21 by tikichris

Just in time for Valentine’s, I’ve got a beautiful bottle of Manchester Raspberry Infused Gin to give away. Continue reading →

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Lost Boys Pizza + Croque Monsieur Absinthe Bar Open in Camden

Posted on 2019-01-13 by tikichris

Lost Boys Pizza differentiates from other London pizzerias in two ways. One, it adds charcoal to its dough for distinctively dark pizza crusts with earthy flavour. Two, it exhibits hardcore fanboy love for 80s vampire flick, The Lost Boys. Continue reading →

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New Vegan Dishes at Coya

Posted on 2019-01-11 by tikichris

Under the guidance of Culinary Director Sanjay Dwivedi, upscale Latin American restaurant Coya has added a range of new plant-based dishes to its menu. Continue reading →

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Shaun Caleb, Master Distiller at El Dorado | #TCTalks Episode 55

Posted on 2018-12-20 by tikichris

Shaun Caleb, Master Distiller of El Dorado Rum, takes time out of his busy day in Guyana to speak with me about his job working for one of the worlds first premium rums and explains what sets it apart from the competition. He also shares some top tips on how best to enjoy El Dorado during your Christmas and New Years celebrations. Continue reading →

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Shaun Caleb, Master Distiller at El Dorado | #TCTalks Episode 55

Posted on 2018-12-20 by tikichris

Shaun Caleb, Master Distiller at El Dorado Rum, takes time out of his busy day in Guyana to speak with me about his job working for one of the worlds first premium rums and explains what sets it apart from the competition. He also shares some top tips on how best to enjoy El Dorado during your Christmas and New Years celebrations. Continue reading →

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Win a Big Bag o’ Booze for Free

Posted on 2018-12-15 by tikichris

Out with the old and in with the new! But what’s old for me might be new to you. I’m clearing space in my liquor cabinet. And that’s especially good news for one lucky tikichris reader. Continue reading →

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Best of the Best of 2018

Posted on 2018-12-12 by tikichris

Another year, another roundup of what made it exceptional! I’m back to share one more post in my Best of 2018 series with an index of the categories and links to all the posts. Continue reading →

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Best Cocktails of 2018

Posted on 2018-12-08 by tikichris

Let’s celebrate the Best of 2018 with a toast to the most amazing cocktails of the year. The most memorably delicious for me were enjoyed at bars in London, Oxford, and Pittsburgh. Continue reading →

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Maskelyne & Cooke Magic Bar at Le Meridien Piccadilly

Posted on 2018-12-06 by tikichris

Five-star luxury hotel, Le Meridien Piccadilly, pays homage to a pair of the early 20th century’s most celebrated magicians – John Nevil Maskelyne and George Alfred Cooke – with the launch of its new cocktail bar. Continue reading →

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Best of 2018

Posted on 2018-12-01 by tikichris

As 2018 draws to an end, I would like to share its highlights with a year-end roundup of the best food, drink, and travel related treats that I came across over the past 12 months. Continue reading →

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Cointreau’s exclusive Designer Cocktails

Posted on 2018-11-13 by Katy Riddle

Cointreau is helping us to celebrate the holiday season in style with their exclusive first Designer Cocktail series. The pioneer in crafted spirits has teamed up with four stars from the worlds of art, cuisine and fashion to create an array of contemporary recipes that put a cool new twist on classic tipples, promising to elevate any social gathering into a memorable special occasion. Continue reading →

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A Taste of Honey at Dokke, St Katharine Docks

Posted on 2018-10-29 by Demi Perera

St Katharine Docks, which incidentally turned 190 years old in the same week, hosted a wonderful honey-based dinner at the utterly divine Asian- fusion restaurant Dokke. The restaurant is headed by luxury private island specialist Chef Neil Wager who’d created a special St Katharine Docks honey-infused menu for the evening. Continue reading →

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Pure Indian Cooking, Putney Bridge

Posted on 2018-10-26 by tikichris

Pure Indian Cooking near Putney Bridge Station in Fulham offers a fresh take on South Asian cuisine with fine dining flourishes that suggest Chef Patron Shilpa Dandekar’s kitchen is one to watc Continue reading →

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Albert’s at Beaufort House Club Reopens in Chelsea

Posted on 2018-10-24 by Zay Ahmed

Albert’s is a three-storey townhouse, located just off the Kings Road, has an all day restaurant, two bars and a nightclub plus private dining room that can be used for lunches, dinners, events and meetings. Continue reading →

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Henry Jeffreys about His New Book: The Home Bar | #TCTalks Episode 39

Posted on 2018-10-11 by tikichris

For episode 39 of tikichris Talks, I chat with drinks writer Henry Jeffreys at the celebrated Dukes Bar in St James’s. Henry talks about his new book, The Home Bar, and offers tips on how to create your own bar at home. Continue reading →

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Henry Jeffreys about His New Book: The Home Bar | #TCTalks Episode 39

Posted on 2018-10-11 by tikichris

For episode 39 of tikichris Talks, I chat with drinks writer Henry Jeffreys at the celebrated Dukes Bar in St James’s. Henry talks about his new book, The Home Bar, and offers tips on how to create your own bar at home. Continue reading →

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Tequila & Mezcal Fest 2018 | Index

Posted on 2018-10-08 by tikichris

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!

Posted on 2018-10-06 by tikichris

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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Seedlip X Behind This Wall | “No and Lo” CBD Cocktails

Posted on 2018-10-03 by tikichris

Riding high on the “no and lo” wave is Seedlip, the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic spirit. Mixing up quality cocktails using Seedlip spirits alongside their own house brewed CBD oil is the team at Behind this Wall. A recent event at this cosy basement bar in Hackney presented an opportunity to sample a few showcase drinks made by BTW and featuring both Seedlip and CBD oil prominently. Continue reading →

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Savannah, Georgia | Blackbeard’s Wake

Posted on 2018-10-01 by tikichris

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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