Tag Archives: east london
Five Recommendations for Excellent Chinese Food in London
I haven’t written about any restaurant visits in a looooong time. Inspired by a few recent dining experiences, though, I reckon I’ve got some recommendations worth sharing. Not only have I not written about restaurants in a while, I haven’t … Continue reading
And Then … Parakeets | 2023 Resolution
My last post was about not having anything to write but deciding to publish a post anyway if only to give myself a chance to exercise my creative muscles and get back into the routine of writing regularly. But as … Continue reading
Parmigiano Reggiano Tasting Menu at Angelina
Dalston restaurant Angelina recently played host to a one-off kaiseki (tasting menu) dinner organised by the Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano. The 12-course feast paired with six wines highlighted the versatility of one of the world’s most beloved cheeses as … Continue reading
New Weekend Brunch Menu at Grand Trunk Road, South Woodford
South Woodford’s wonderful Grand Trunk Road has launched an excellent new weekend brunch menu that’s reasonably priced with a variety of flavoursome dishes and a bottomless drinks option. I’ve raved about Grand Trunk Road before. Back in 2017, when the … Continue reading
Studio Flat in Walthamstow to Rent
A smartly situated, bright and spacious ground floor studio apartment is for available for rent in Walthamstow at a very nice price. The studio is recently refurbished and in pristine condition and includes sole use of the front garden with … Continue reading
Free Food, Travel and Art Books
I have more than 40 food, travel and art books that I need to get rid of before moving at the end of this month. I’m giving them away on a first come first serve basis.
Viet Hoa Cafe & Mess | Lucky 13
Among the bevy of Vietnamese eateries clustered along the Hoxton stretch of Kingsland Road is one that always has pleased my palate nightly every time I’ve visited: Viet Hoa Cafe & Mess. I’ve been dining there since 2006. Opened by two refugees, Viet Hoa was just a couple of years old at that time but still one of the first restaurants – if not actually the very first – to start out on what is now called “Pho Mile.” Continue reading
Win a Pair of Tickets to the First Ever LondonCats International Show and Cat Extravaganza
Join thousands of cat enthusiasts at the LondonCats’ Cat Extravaganza! For the first time ever, an international show about all things feline is coming to Central London – and I’ve got a free pair of tickets to it to share with one lucky tikichris reader. Continue reading
Flexing Vegan | Temple of Seitan
Hail Seitan! I’m back with Flexing Vegan, a miniseries featuring reviews of eateries around London with vegan only menus. For my third flex, I’m having lunch in Hackney at Temple of Seitan. Continue reading
Coffee Lounge Pop-Up at Old Street Station | My Coffee with Melitta
To celebrate its 111th anniversary, premium coffee machine maker Melitta is launching its first ever pop-up. Look for it inside Old Street Station during the last week of March. Continue reading
Flexing Vegan | Sutton and Sons Vegan Chip Shop
Sutton and Sons Vegan Chip Shop near Hackney Central Station does proper East End eats but with a vegan bend. Here “fish” is code for batter fried banana blossom, but chips are definitely still of the potato variety and done up right to please the palate of any Brit. Continue reading
Win a House of Holi Dinner for Two with a Bottle of Wine at Cinnamon Kitchen City
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
Poptata Street Fries at Boxpark Shoreditch
Purveyors of premium street fries, Poptata has been frying hand-cut British potatoes in sunflower oil and smothering them in a range of toppings and homemade sauces since 2015 at festivals across the country and a small but growing number of permanent locations throughout London. Continue reading
Best Cheap Eats of 2018
Feeling the pinch? I am too. But I’m pleased to report that delicious and filling (and sometimes even rather healthy) cheap eats were still in abundant supply this year. Continue reading
A Taste of Honey at Dokke, St Katharine Docks
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
Eine: Everything Starts Somewhere | #TCTalks Episode 42
Episode 42 of tikichris Talks features an interview with street artist Ben Eine. More widely known simply as Eine, the Southeast London born artist has found international success and garnered quite a fan base for his large-scale block letter paintings. Continue reading
Eine: Everything Starts Somewhere | #TCTalks Episode 42
Episode 42 of tikichris Talks features an interview with street artist Ben Eine. More widely known simply as Eine, the Southeast London born artist has found international success and garnered quite a fan base for his large-scale block letter paintings. Continue reading
Yayoi Kusama: The Moving Moment When I Went to the Universe at Victoria Miro
The Moving Moment When I Went to the Universe brings new works, a trippy Infinity Mirror Room and plenty of giant pumpkins and more by celebrated Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama, to Victoria Miro. Continue reading
V For Launches at The Old Truman Brewery
From vegan cocktails, to vegan fried chicken, V For is a series of events not to be missed. The vegan lifestyle event is anticipated to bring in over 2,000 visitors to The Old Truman Brewery. Expect food, drinks, music and events. Continue reading