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The Best BBQ in the American South (City AM)
From Arkansas to South Carolina, Chris Osburn goes in search of top barbecues, grills and roasted meats. Continue reading
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Tagged BBQ, City AM, Drink, Food, restaurants, road trip, The Best BBQ in the American South, Travel, USA
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Win a Cointreau Fizz Cocktail Maker
Available now at large grocers across the UK, the Cointreau Fizz Cocktail Maker adds instant sophistication to any get together with your creative crew. Here’s a chance to dream, dare, create some fizzy fun for you and your friends with a chance to win one of these fabulous kits for free. Continue reading
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Colouring in While Dining out at Kupp
Are you the type of person who likes to think outside the box – while staying within the lines? Here’s a fun dining experience for you: The Art of Mindfulness Colouring at Scandinavian inspired eatery, Kupp. The new canal-side Merchant … Continue reading
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Tagged #kraftyatkupp, beer, bottomless boozy brunch, brunch, cocktails, Drink, Food, hot dogs, Kupp, London, Merchant Square, paddington, Paddington Basin, restaurants, reviews, scandinavian food, smoked trout, The Art of Mindfulness Colouring, W2, W2 1AS, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Good Stuff #54 | St Patrick’s Day Edition
Ready for St Patrick’s Day? Here’s my latest list of good stuff, in this case all in celebration of Irish drink with a sampling of quality beverages I had the pleasure of trying at a recentSpirit of Sharing tasting event hosted by Irish Ambassador Daniel Mulhall and Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board, at the Irish Embassy in Belgravia. Continue reading
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Tagged american pale ale, Ban Poitin, beer, Bertha’s Revenge, Bertha’s Revenge Gin, Bertha’s Revenge Small Batch, Bertha’s Revenge Small Batch Irish Milk Gin, Bord Bia, Clever Man, Clever Man Beer, Clever Man Irish Craft Beer, CRAFT BEER, Drink, gin, Glendalough Distillery, Glendalough Seasonal Gin, good stuff, ireland, irish, Irish Gin, Irish Milk Gin, Milk Gin, Poitin, Shopping, Small Batch Gin, ST PATRICKS DAY, Stout, whiskey
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Here’s How to Eat Your Way Through Austin, Just in Time for SXSW (Miles Away)
And if you’re heading down to this Texas town for SXSW, you’ll be in good company. It’s Austin’s biggest party of the year, offering the chance to rub elbows with movers and shakers at the top of their game across a range of creative and high tech industries, to see the best up-and-coming bands perform live and experience a fun loving city at its very best – and to feast like there’s no tomorrow! Continue reading
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Cork Report | So Much More to Bark About
Obviously, cork stoppers are by and far the most likely application for cork. But – as a sustainably harvested crop that’s naturally fire retardant and insulating (thermal and acoustic), flexible, hypoallergenic, and impermeable to liquid and gas – there’s plenty more being done with it. Shall we have a quick look? Continue reading
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Tagged Amorim, cork, Cork Report, cork stoppers, design, Drink, portugal, Travel, wine
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ETM Group’s Limited Edition Hot Cross Bunny Burger
Dark humour for hearty appetites? I’m game. And so was a substantial amount of my recent preview lunch of ETM Group’s limited edition Hot Cross Bunny Burger at Chiswell Street Dining Rooms. Continue reading
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Good Stuff #53
Good stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip or savour – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading
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Tagged #ASDASS16, asda, ASDA SS16, Boucheron, Cashmere, Drink, fashion, Food, Franciacorta, Gloves, good stuff, Heat Holders, Honest Grapes, italian wine, London, luxury, restaurants, Shopping, socks, sparkling wine, Turtle Doves, Turtle Doves Cashmere, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Cocktails and Ceviche Pairing Menu at Asia de Cuba
Asia de Cuba, everybody’s favourite Chino-Latino restaurant has officially launched its rum bar with its own sugarcane press and a new cocktails and ceviche pairing menu with drinks featuring Havana Club rums. Continue reading
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Tagged asia de cuba, BARS, CEVICHE, Chino-Latino, cocktails, Drink, Food, Havana Club, hotels, leicester square, London, luxury, restaurants, reviews, rum, ST MARTIN'S LANE, ST MARTIN'S LANE HOTEL, WC2, WC2N 4HX, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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House of Holi Brings the Vivid Back to Cinnamon Kitchen
Still one of my preferred London restaurants, my impression of Chef Vivek Singh’s Cinnamon Kitchen has been favourably coloured by my House of Holi experience. Continue reading
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Yorica Free From Café Opens on Wardour Street, Soho
Yorica opens today in Soho promising Londoners the chance to indulge in a sweet treat “with none of the nasties.” The shop sells a range of frozen yoghurts, ice creams and shakes that are dairy, lactose, gluten, nut and egg free – and all completely vegan. Continue reading
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Cork Report | Stop and Go
POP! It’s the exuberant sound of victory, celebration and achievement. And it starts with a simple pull of a cork stopper from a wine bottle. Continue reading
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Tagged Amorim, cork, Cork Report, cork stoppers, Drink, portugal, Travel, wine
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Cork Report | From the Forest
Just across the Tagus River about 30k south of Lisbon is Herdade de Rio Frio, a centuries old 4,000 hectare “homestead” with strong traditions in horse breeding, equestrianism, and polo as well as viniculture and winemaking. Within the Herdade is what was once the world’s longest vineyard – with rather delectable quaffs still being bottled from the grapes of remaining vines today. This vast expanse of land is also home to a cork forest. Continue reading
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Tagged Amorim, cork, Cork Report, Drink, Herdade de Rio Frio, portugal, Rio Frio, Setúbal, Travel, wine
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Coffee Break Inspiration (espressoCrazy)
A short while ago, I sat back and settled in to write my latest post for the EspressoCrazy blog … and drew a big fat blank. Usually, I’ve got a coffee-related idea in mind that I’m keen to tap out on my keyboard. But this time, I couldn’t come up with anything at all to write about. Zero. Zilch. Nada. Nothing. Conceding writer’s block, I headed to the kitchen to make myself a cup of … yep, you guessed it … coffee!< Continue reading
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Good Stuff #52
Good stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip or savour – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading
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Tagged Bloomon, ChariTea, Drink, fairtrade, flowers, good cause, good stuff, HouseTrip, LemonAid, PhotoFast, PhotoFast MemoriesCable, Shopping, Travel
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Cork Report | Popping Down to Portugal
Back in June of last year, Kemey and I popped down to Portugal for an immersive two-day crash course in one of the country’s most enduring, sustainable and biggest industries: cork. Continue reading
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Low, Slow & Juke
A juke joint within walking distance of St James’s Park? To be sure newly opened Low, Slow & Juke offers a mere simulation of a down and dirty Deep South eating and drinking experience, but a fun one nevetheless. Continue reading
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Tagged Abbey Orchard Street, BARS, BBQ, beer, cocktails, Drink, Food, London, restaurants, reviews, st james's park, SW1, SW1P 2LU, VICTORIA, westminster, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Fleurs des Rêves: Bompas & Parr X Perrier-Jouët at The London Edition
Dudes. Listen up. Dark forces are at work. No longer is it going to be a safe bet to selecting some nice flowers to offer to your beloved. Now – compliments of a luxury trio consisting of Bompas & Parr, The London Edition, and Perrier-Jouët – you might have to make sure your chosen blooms aren’t of the ordinary hum-drum one constant colour variety but newfangled and fascinating colour changing Fleurs des Rêves. Continue reading
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Tagged Berners Street, Bompas & Parr, chameleon flowers, champagne, colour changing flowers, Drink, fitzrovia, Fleurs des Rêves, flowers, hotels, London, luxury, Perrier-Jouet, POP UPS, Shopping, sparkling wine, The London Edition, Valentine's Day, W1, W1T 3N, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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New Chocolate Shop for Fitzrovia: Choconut, Great Portland Street
Are you nuts about chocolate? Then check out the new Choconut boutique chocolate shop in Fitzrovia. Continue reading
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My Preferred Cup of Coffee for My Joburg Layover (espressoCrazy)
I’m back from a trip to Namibia in Southern Africa, where I spent about two weeks on a self-drive safari. Yes, I had a blast – and would highly recommend a trip to this vast desert country for anyone interested … Continue reading
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Tagged airport, coffee, Drink, espresso, espressoCrazy, espressocrazy.com, Food, illy, Shopping, south africa
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Fowl Mouths at The King & Co
There’s nothing foul about the Fowl Mouths residency taking place now through the first week of March at Clapham’s rockin’ little indie pub, The King & Co. And without doubt a read of the Fowl Mouths’ menu jam packed with Japanese comfort food treats should ring mellifluent to any foodie within earshot. Continue reading
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Tagged beer, CLAPHAM, Clapham Park Road, Drink, Food, Fowl Mouths, Hammerton Brewery, japanese food, London, Melissa Thompson, pubs, restaurants, reviews, south london, SW4, SW4 7BZ, The King & Co, The King and Co, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Good Stuff #51
Good stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip or savour – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Beer, Books, Chocolate, Coffee, Drink, Food, Good Stuff, London, Recipes, Restaurants, Shopping, Valentine's Day
Tagged 808 pureview, BARS, beer, books, Bread Street Bar Sessions, BREAD STREET KITCHEN, chicken wings, chocolate, coffee, cookbook, Cooking for Geeks, Cru Kafe, Drink, Food, good cause, good stuff, Häagen-Dazs, Häagen-Dazs Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream, ice cream, Jeff Potter, Lavolio, London, mocha, recipes, reviews, Shopping, Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream, street food, Toast Ale, Tristram Stuart, Valentine's Day, Wingmans, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Dish of the Month at 108 Brasserie
Roasted whole turbot for two with trumpet mushrooms, baby onions, spinach gratin, and potato mousseline (£65): that’s February’s Dish of the Month at 108 Brasserie Continue reading
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Tagged Chef Russell Ford, Dish of the Month, Drink, fish, Food, London, marylebone, MARYLEBONE LANE, restaurants, reviews, Russell Ford, seafood, Turbot, W1, W1U 2QE, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Optimal Lunch at Opso in Marylebone
Greek restaurant Opso has introduced a new range of lunch box sandwiches to its menu. The sandwiches are priced at £7 each and are served in a koulori sesame seed bun with a side of hand cut chips and homemade tartar aioli. Continue reading
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Tagged coffee, Drink, Food, greek food, ibrik, Ice cream sandwich, London, lukumi, lunch, marylebone, Moustokoulouro, Opso, Paddington Street, PULLED PORK, restaurants, reviews, sandwiches, square mile co, SQUARE MILE COFFEE, W1, W1U 5QL, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Win Dinner at Diciannove Plus Drinks in a Private Vault at Voltaire Cocktail Bar
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, I’ve teamed up with London Crowne Plaza – The City on the north end of Blackfriars Bridge to offer one couple a free night out including a romantic dinner for two at the hotel’s Italian restaurant, Diciannove, followed by drinks in your own private vault at its cocktail bar, Voltaire. Continue reading
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Tagged BARS, blackfriars, city of london, cocktails, competition, Crown Plaza, Dicannove, Drink, EC4, EC4V 6DB, Food, free, freebies, hotels, italian food, italian restaurant, London, London Crowne Plaza, London Crowne Plaza – The City, New Bridge Street, Private Vaults, restaurants, RT to win, Travel, twitter competition, Valentine's Day, Vaults, Voltaire, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Jimmy’s Farm Sausages at Shake Shack
Scarf this down hot dog aficionados: award-winning and traditionally prepared Jimmy’s Farm Cumberland-Style sausages, made of 100% free range Suffolk pork, are now on the menu at Shake Shack. Continue reading
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Tagged bloomsbury, burgers, cumberland sausage, cumberland-style sausage, Drink, Food, hot dogs, jimmy's farm, jimmy's farm sausages, London, new oxford street, restaurants, reviews, sausage, Shake Shack, Shake Shack Westfield Stratford City, WC1, WC1A 1ES, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Charcoal Brioche Chakalaka: Better Breads at Bunnychow
Bunny who?In case you’ve yet to get hip to this SA street food phenom, Bunnychow (the place, one word) serves bunny chow (traditional street food from Durban, two words). A “bunny” is a freshly baked bun hollowed out and “crammed” with hot fillings and topped with a bread lid (which serves as an excellent sopper-upper once you’re close to the bottom of your bunny). Continue reading
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Tagged bunny chow, bunnychow, chakalaka, cocktails, Drink, Food, London, lunch, restaurants, reviews, soho, south african food, street food, W1, W1F 0TE, wardour street, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Compact and Stylish Y3 (espressoCrazy)
Time for a change? I thought so recently and decided to switch to a new coffee maker. Yes, of course, I stuck with a machine that would take my illy capsules but went with something a little more compact and colourful than what I had been using. Continue reading
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Win a Case of Craft Beer and Cider from Green & Pleasant
Green & Pleasant brews English craft beer and cider made from top quality locally sourced ingredients. Fancy a taste for free? I’ve got a mixed case to share with one lucky reader. Continue reading
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Wasokan, Notting Hill: Europe’s First Authentic Japanese Kimono and Matcha Shop
It’s not a likely occurrence that a visit to the launch of a retail space in Notting Hill turns to talk bringing more harmony to the people of Europe. But that was the sort of chat I had with Noriyuki Ikeda at his new kimono and matcha shop, Wasokan, on Westbourne Grove. Continue reading
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Your Ultimate Guide to Delicious Dallas (Miles Away)
Dallas is a dynamic place, and if you’re in town and seeking a bite of something tasty, you’ll have a run of delicious options catering to all palates and budgets – from food trucks to luxury hotels. And Dallas isn’t just a culinary hub for the great state of Texas, it’s also one of the best and most diverse dining scenes in all of America! Yum. Continue reading
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Tagged cheapoair, Dallas, Drink, Food, luxury, restaurants, texas, Travel, USA
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Was My Match Met at TGI Friday’s, Leicester Square?
Despite feeling as though I knew exactly what to expect from a visit to the recently opened flagship TGI Friday’s at Leicester Square, I actually never had been to a TGI Friday’s and couldn’t recollect ever having tried its food … Continue reading
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Tagged BARS, burgers, cheeseburgers, cocktails, Drink, Food, hamburgers, leicester square, London, restaurants, TGI Friday's, WC2, WC2H 7LA, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Win a Bottle of R&B Distillers’ Raasay While We Wait Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Happy New Year! I hope your Hogmanay was a merry one. Now that 2015 has come to an end and 2016 has commenced, it’s time to get ready for one of the best festivities on the British calendar: Burns Night. And what better way to celebrate the life and works of Scottish poet Robert Burns than with a toast of single malt Scotch whisky? I’m got a bottle of R&B Distillers’ Raasay While We Wait put aside for one lucky reader that’s sure to be the hit of any Burns Supper. Continue reading
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Good Stuff #49
Okay let’s see if I can squeeze out one more quick post of good stuff before the year ends. Continue reading
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Tagged Balblair, Balblair 1999, Balblair Vintage 1999, BARS, cocktails, Coin Laundry, Drink, edamame, Food, good cause, good stuff, highland whisky, japanese food, London, maple syrup, Marley Spoon, Refugees, scotch, single malt, whisky, Yutaka, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Best of the Best of 2015
I hope that in some small way my 2015 blogging helped you have more fun, discover something amazing, save some money or otherwise make more of your time than you might have otherwise. Continue reading
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Tagged BARS, beer, Best of 2015, Best of the Best, Drink, Food, hotels, London, luxury, money, POP UPS, pubs, restaurants, Travel, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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