Cocktails in the City offers an intoxicatingly convenient opportunity to experience 25 of London’s most innovative cocktail bars all within sipping distance of each other, for the UK’s largest festival of bars in a leafy outdoor setting. Continue reading →
Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants
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Tagged BARS, Bedford Square, Bedford Square Gardens, bloomsbury, cocktails, Cocktails in the City, Cocktails in the City: Summer Edition, Drink, fitzrovia, Food, London, restaurants, reviews, WC1, WC1B 3HH, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Tom Harrow is Director at Honest Grapes, UK Ambassador for Franciacorta, wine writer, host and consultant – and the subject of episode 29 of tikichris Talks. Cheers! Continue reading →
Posted in Drink, Food, interview, London, Podcast, Shopping, TCTalks, Travel, Wine
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Tagged #TCTalks, Drink, Food, Franciacorta, Honest Grapes, interview, italian wine, London, PODCAST, Shopping, sparkling wine, tikichris talks, Tom Harrow, Travel, wine, Wine Chap, WineChap, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Tom Harrow is Director at Honest Grapes, UK Ambassador for Franciacorta, wine writer, host and consultant – and the subject of episode 29 of tikichris Talks. Cheers! Continue reading →
Tagged #TCTalks, Drink, Food, Franciacorta, Honest Grapes, interview, italian wine, London, PODCAST, Shopping, sparkling wine, tikichris talks, Tom Harrow, Travel, wine, Wine Chap, WineChap, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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The Ultimate Sri Lankan Supper Club was a collaborative effort between Demi Perera (a London blogger of Sri Lankan heritage) and The Coconut Tree (a Sri Lankan restaurant in Oxford). I was fortunate to be among those seated at this invitation-only feast earlier in the month. Continue reading →
Posted in Blogs, Drink, England, Food, Restaurants, Travel
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Tagged Blogs, cocktails, Demi Perera, Drink, england, Food, Girl Travels World, OX4, OX4 1AW, Oxford, Oxfordshire, restaurants, reviews, Sri Lankan food, Sri Lankan Supper Club, St Clement's Street, supper club, The Coconut Tree, The Coconut Tree Oxford, The Ultimate Sri Lankan Supper Club, Travel
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Columnist at ES Magazine, editor of Wine List Confidential, drinks presenter and gastronomy consultant Douglas Blyde sits down for a conversation with me about the good things in life for Episode 28 of tikichris Talks. Continue reading →
Posted in Drink, Food, interview, London, Podcast, Restaurants, Shopping, TCTalks, Travel, Wine
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Tagged #TCTalks, Douglas Blyde, Drink, Food, interview, l'escargot, L'escargot Soho, London, PODCAST, Shopping, soho, tikichris talks, Travel, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Columnist at ES Magazine, editor of Wine List Confidential, drinks presenter and gastronomy consultant Douglas Blyde sits down for a conversation with me about the good things in life for Episode 28 of tikichris Talks. Continue reading →
Tagged #TCTalks, Douglas Blyde, Drink, Food, interview, l'escargot, L'escargot Soho, London, PODCAST, Shopping, soho, tikichris talks, Travel, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Summertime Britain is a food lovers’ paradise, with dozens of festivals, fairs and other tasty offerings where food and cooking take centre stage. That’s certainly true at the Port Eliot Festival in Cornwall. Continue reading →
Posted in Art, Beer, Drink, England, Fashion, Food, Gardening, Live Performance, Music, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel
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Tagged Art, Brian Patten, chefs, cornwall, Drink, england, Entertainment, family events, fashion, festival, Food, foraging, gardens, Grace Dent, Judith Schrut, literary festival, live music, live performance, LONDON COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR, music, Orla Kiely, performance, Port Eliot, Port Eliot Festival, restaurants, reviews, Shappi Korsandi, Shopping, sipsmith gin, St Germans, summer, Teri Hatcher, Travel, writers
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Looking for a stylish and functional kettle? Melitta’s stainless steel gooseneck pour over kettle is just the thing for you! And if you like making pour over coffee, you’ll love brewing it with this beautifully designed item. Continue reading →
Posted in Coffee, Competition, Drink, Food, Freebies, My Coffee, Restaurants, Shopping
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Tagged coffee, competition, Drink, Food, free, freebies, kettle, Melitta, My Coffee, My Coffee with Melitta, RT to win, Shopping, twitter competition
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Denise Medrano, aka The Wine Sleuth, is a London based blogger and the wine buyer for The Grocery Wine Vault. She’s also the subject of the 26th episode of tikichris Talks. We had a great conversation about her passion for wine and her mission to help others simply enjoy drinking it. Continue reading →
Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, interview, London, Podcast, Shopping, TCTalks, Travel
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Tagged #TCTalks, BARS, blogging, Denise Medrano, Drink, Food, interview, kingsland road, London, PODCAST, Shopping, shoreditch, The Grocery, The Grocery Wine Vault, The Wine Sleuth, tikichris talks, Travel, wine, Wine Blogs, Wine Sleuth, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Denise Medrano, aka The Wine Sleuth, is a London based blogger and the wine buyer for The Grocery Wine Vault. She’s also the subject of the 26th episode of tikichris Talks. We had a great conversation about her passion for wine and her mission to help others simply enjoy drinking it. Continue reading →
Tagged #TCTalks, BARS, blogging, Denise Medrano, Drink, Food, interview, kingsland road, London, PODCAST, Shopping, shoreditch, The Grocery, The Grocery Wine Vault, The Wine Sleuth, tikichris talks, Travel, wine, Wine Blogs, Wine Sleuth, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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It’s no secret I’m a fan of rum nor that I’m partial to ones from Jamaica. So when the folks at Campari UK invited me along for a tasting of their rum portfolio at rumspirational venues across Brixton, I was keen to accept. Continue reading →
Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Shopping
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Tagged appleton estate, BARS, brixton, campari group, campari uk, cocktails, Coldharbour Lane, Drink, Ferndale Road, Food, jamaican rum, Koko Kanu, London, restaurants, rum, Rum Kitchen, south london, SW9, SW9 8FR, SW9 8LF, SW9 8LN, Three Little Birds, Upstairs at the Department Store, Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum
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Pomona’s in Notting Hill looks across the proverbial pond (and ‘flyover’ country) to land its culinary sights on Californian shores for inspiration. Continue reading →
Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants
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Tagged cocktails, Drink, Food, Hereford Road, London, notting hill, Pomona's, restaurants, reviews, W2, W2 5AH, west london, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Can a single sip of rum send you sailing to a tropical island in your mind? Then you’ll love dreaming a little while with us as we explore some of the best Caribbean rum distilleries to visit. Yes, a number of distilleries – big and small, famous and not-so-much – across the Caribbean are open to the public with guided tours and tastings. Continue reading →
The team at Clementine Communications recently got in touch inviting me to submit a guest post about current trends in the food and drinks industry. I was happy to oblige and share some thoughts. Continue reading →
Posted in Clementine Communications, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel
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Tagged BARS, Clementine Communications, Drink, drink trends, Food, food trends, restaurants, Shopping, sparkling wine, Travel, wine
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A recently weekend brunch visit to Carioca in Brixton was not my first. And I’m please to report the food is still tasty and portions still generous at this quaint Market Row eatery. But it was my first time to have slice of the chocolate peanut butter cheesecake. And – wow – that was a sumptuous and texturally magnificent end to a meal. Continue reading →
Posted in Chocolate, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants
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Tagged brazilian food, breakfast, brixton, Brixton Market, brunch, Carioca, Carioca Brixton, cheesecake, chocolate, coffee, Drink, Food, London, Market Row, restaurants, reviews, south london, SW9, SW9 8LB, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Good stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip, savour and more – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy.
Posted in Drink, Fashion, Food, Good Stuff, Shopping, Travel
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Tagged BBQ, chocolate, Dock & Bay, Drink, fashion, Food, Gato & Co, good stuff, Oxford Charcoal, Oxford Charcoal Company, Shopping, Swimwear, Travel, Water filters, ZeroWater
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Stalwarts of upscale and historic St James’s – Paxton & Whitfield (cheesemongers since 1797) and The Stafford London (one of this city’s most historic and storied hotels) – teamed up for a recent mocktails and cheese pairing, which I was more than happy to oblige an invitation to taste and critique. Continue reading →
Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, Hotels, London, Luxury, Shopping, Travel
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Tagged American Bar, BARS, cheese, Drink, Food, hotels, jermyn street, London, luxury, mayfair, Mocktails, Paxton & Whitfield, Paxton and Whitfield, Shopping, st james's, St James's Place SW1A 1NJ, SW1, SW1Y 6JE, The Stafford, The Stafford Hotel, The Stafford London, Travel, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Levantine restaurant, Ceru, has brought its delicious dining concept to Soho with flavoursome and fragrant dishes in a pleasant dining space. Continue reading →
Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Wine
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Tagged Ceru, Ceru Restaurant, Ceru Restaurants, Ceru Soho, competition, D’Arblay Street, Drink, Food, Levantine cuisine, Levantine Valentine, London, MIDDLE EASTERN FOOD, restaurants, soho, W1, W1F 8DT, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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For many of us, running our own pub is a dream. From ultra-modern gastro pubs, to cosy rural inns with a log fire burning in the corner, the idea of owning the perfect pub and being its loveable landlord greatly appeals. However, making it a reality can often be time consuming and confusing. Continue reading →
Levantine restaurant, Ceru, has brought is delicious dining concept to Soho, with a second restaurant to complement its South Kensington location. Would you like a free taste for you and a foodie companion? Continue reading →
Posted in Competition, Drink, Food, Freebies, London, Restaurants
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Tagged #WinCeruSoho, Ceru, Ceru Restaurant, Ceru Restaurants, Ceru Soho, competition, D’Arblay Street, Drink, Food, free, freebies, Levantine cuisine, Levantine Valentine, London, MIDDLE EASTERN FOOD, restaurants, RT to win, twitter competition, W1, W1F 8DT, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Honi Poke has opened its second location in London, this one near Fenchurch Street Station. Already a fan of Honi’s original Soho site (it’s probably my favourite poke in town), I was glad to hear the new of a more easterly sister outlet – and even more so when I got invited round to for a taste. Continue reading →
Posted in Beer, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants
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Tagged american food, beer, city of london, Drink, EC3, EC3R 7NA, Fenchurch Street, Food, hawaiian food, Honi Poke, Honi Poke Fenchurch Street, New London Street, Poké, restaurants, reviews, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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It pays to think pink when shopping for sunny day refreshments to drink with easygoing eats. Relegated to its own odd corner of way too naff for a certain set of folks and far too hoity-toity for others, rosé wine is often overlooked as an ideal option for all sorts of laidback occasions. Fact is these people are missing out. Rosé goes great with all sorts of grub – and is usually nicely priced for affordable foodie fun. Continue reading →
Posted in 31 Dover, Drink, Food, Shopping, Wine
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Tagged 31 Dover, 31Dover.com, cocktails, Drink, Food, food and drink pairings, rose, Rosé wine, Shopping, tikichris on, wine
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St. Pancras International Station turned 150 years old yesterday on the 8th of May. The station is celebrating with a series of events named Celebrate St Pancras – the people, the place, the journey to mark the occasion. The events, exhibitions and installations have been commissioned to showcase the transformation of the station since 1868. Continue reading →
Posted in Art, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel
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Tagged afternoon tea, Art, Demi Perera, Drink, Euston Rd, Food, FORTNUM & MASON, king's cross, London, London N1C 4QP, restaurants, Shopping, st pancras, St Pancras International, St Pancras International Station, ST PANCRAS STATION, tea, Travel, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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I’ve been following the career of Chef Vivek Singh for nearly as long as I’ve been writing about food. So it was a real privilege to interview him for this 19th episode of tikichris Talks. During our conversation, Chef Singh and I talk about his new restaurant at the Battersea Power Station as well as how his take on Modern Indian cuisine helped shape how Londoners eat today. Continue reading →
Posted in Drink, Food, interview, London, Luxury, Podcast, Restaurants, TCTalks, Travel
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Tagged #TCTalks, BARS, chef vivek singh, cinnamon club, cinnamon kitchen, Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea, Cinnamon Kitchen City, cocktails, Drink, fine dining, Food, indian food, indian restaurants, interview, London, luxury, Modern Indian cuisine, Modern Indian food, PODCAST, restaurants, tikichris talks, Travel, Vivek Singh, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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I’ve been following the career of Chef Vivek Singh for nearly as long as I’ve been writing about food. So it was a real privilege to interview him for this 19th episode of tikichris Talks. During our conversation, Chef Singh and I talk about his new restaurant at the Battersea Power Station as well as how his take on Modern Indian cuisine helped shape how Londoners eat today. Continue reading →
Tagged #TCTalks, BARS, chef vivek singh, cinnamon club, cinnamon kitchen, Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea, Cinnamon Kitchen City, cocktails, Drink, fine dining, Food, indian food, indian restaurants, interview, London, luxury, Modern Indian cuisine, Modern Indian food, PODCAST, restaurants, tikichris talks, Travel, Vivek Singh, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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It’s not often I’m handed a scoop of chicken liver atop a savoury cone and watched as I take each bite. I don’t know whether to stare back at her, or if she wants me to smile and look away. She’s about two inches from my face and can hear the crunch as I bite through the cone despite the thumping music. We’re doing a dance, but I’m not dancing. Continue reading →
Posted in Drink, Entertainment, Food, Live Performance, London, Restaurants, Uncategorized
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Tagged @AKBoogie, Alexandra Kalinowski, Chavdar Todorov, Chef Chavdar Todorov, Drink, Entertainment, Evening of Meat, Food, Leake Street, live performance, London, pop-up, restaurants, reviews, SE1, SE1 7NN, south london, The Vaults, theatre, WATERLOO, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Mondays just got a whole lot better. DrinkUp.London have partnered with Oslo in Hackney to host what they call Oslo Takeovers. To cut a long story short, that means £6 cocktails. Continue reading →
Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants
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Tagged Alexandra Kalinowski, Amhurst Road, BARS, bourbon, Bulleit Bourbon, cocktails, Drink, E8, Food, hackney, HACKNEY CENTRAL, hackney downs, London E8 1LL, Oslo Hackney, restaurants, reviews, whiskey
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