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Cornish Bounty and a Scenic View of the Thames at Northbank

Posted on 2017-02-21 by tikichris

Head Chef John Harrison finds delicious inspiration in the bounty of the Cornish coast and brings fresh flavour to the modern British menu at Northbank Restaurant and Bar near St Paul’s. Continue reading →

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Best London Bars and Pubs of 2016

Posted on 2016-12-15 by tikichris

London! You know how to quench a thirst. My Best of 2016 series continues with a taste of my favourite bars and pubs in London. Continue reading →

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Birthday Drinks at Punch Tavern | 10X10 with tikichris

Posted on 2016-03-22 by tikichris

Want to celebrate ten years of tikichris with me? I’m cooking up a string of 10 events to mark my decade of blogging. Fingers crossed and touch wood I’ll manage to pull this off! Making sure my priorities are in order, first up on the tikichris 10X10 agenda is a mandatory visit to the pub. Not just any pub though – one of my favourites in London: Punch Tavern. Please join me. Continue reading →

Posted in Bars, Beer, Drink, Food, Freebies, London, Pubs, Restaurants, TC10 | Tagged 10 Years of tikichris, BARS, beer, city of london, Drink, EC4, EC4Y 1DE, FLEET STREET, Food, free, freebies, gin, London, pubs, punch tavern, restaurants, TC10, TC10X10, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Win Dinner at Diciannove Plus Drinks in a Private Vault at Voltaire Cocktail Bar

Posted on 2016-02-05 by tikichris

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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Best London Bars and Pubs of 2015

Posted on 2015-12-22 by tikichris

London has been a great place to drink for many a year. This year, for me, it seemed even better than before. My favourite watering holes continued to please while a handful of new or bars and pubs otherwise previously unknown to me caught my attention with great service, comfy digs and – most importantly – quality quaffs. Continue reading →

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Perfect Pies + Great Gins at Punch Tavern, Fleet Street

Posted on 2015-03-02 by tikichris

Not my first (or last) time to dine at Punch, I recently paid a visit to see if this 118 year old Fleet Street mainstay lived up to the 2014 Great Taste awards it had won for its pies. I can vouch for the cauliflower cheese pie (£11) and the steak and Doom Bar Ale pie (£13) – both served with ample and satisfying mash, veg and gravy. Puds are ace here too – love the sticky toffee pudding (£4.50).
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8 Great Gin Bars in London (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-06-17 by tikichris

Gin. It’s a London thing. So it’s no surprise that this city has some of the best bars to drink it. Here’s a look at eight great places to enjoy an elbow bender with the infamous Mother’s Ruin. Read my … Continue reading →

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25% Off Food and Drink at Punch Tavern, Fleet Street EC4

Posted on 2014-04-10 by tikichris

Yep, that’s right. There’s no typo in the title you just read. I have teamed up with Fleet Street’s historic Punch Tavern to offer you folks a sizeable discount on some properly yummy pub grub. How do you get a quarter of your food and drink bill sliced away? Just tell ’em tikichris sent ya! Continue reading →

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Proper Pies and Great Pub Grub at Punch Tavern, Fleet Street

Posted on 2014-03-12 by tikichris

In addition to the great food and drink, Punch Tavern has a singular air about it and is a lovely spot to find yourself. There’s gorgeous natural light streaming in from a glass ceiling in the main bar area, a working fireplace, and original features from 1897 such as marble bar, dark oak panelling, and a series of original Punch and Judy themed paintings. Continue reading →

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Hush Brasserie: A St Paul’s Restaurant Worth Shouting About

Posted on 2013-08-09 by tikichris

If you’re working or sightseeing around St Paul’s and looking for a quality meal, you’re in luck. The newly opened Hush Brasserie is an excellent option, maybe even your best choice … Continue reading →

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Lazy Loaf Sunday Brunch @ Bread Street Kitchen (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-03-31 by tikichris

A few functional hiccups aside, Bread Street Kitchen slices a Lazy Loaf brunch that’s worth recommending. Lazy Loaf Sunday Brunch @ Bread Street Kitchen Londonist, 31 March 2012

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What’s for Lunch? Pilpel, Paternoster Square (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-11-09 by tikichris

What’s for Lunch? Pilpel, Paternoster Square Londonist, November 9, 2011 at 11:30 am ‘Sufficiently cruncy on the outside and fluffy on the inside’ falafel stuffed amply into a pita at a decent price: pleased we were to sample the chickpea creations … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, London, Restaurants | Tagged EC4, EC4M 7DZ, falafel, London, Londonist, lunch, PATERNOSTER SQUARE, Pilpel, st paul's cathedral, W4L, WHAT'S FOR LUNCH? | Leave a comment

New Restaurant Review: Bread Street Kitchen (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-09-30 by tikichris

New Restaurant Review: Bread Street Kitchen Londonist, September 30, 2011 at 14:00 pm … it’s hard not to be wowed upon first take of the massive multi-storey Bread Street Kitchen with its nonetheless intimate design … The menu, seemingly taking its cue … Continue reading →

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What’s for Lunch? Coco di Mama, Fleet Street (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-07-12 by tikichris

Fleet Street eatery Coco di Mama offers “fresh food, Italian style” at a brisk pace for lunch. Continue reading →

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Tsuru Japanese Restaurant Opens Third Location Near Mansion House (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-02-25 by tikichris

Tsuru Japanese Restaurant Opens Third Location Near Mansion House Londonist, February 25, 2011 at 16.00 pm … killer katsu along with a menu that’s a tribute to both contemporary and traditional Japanese cookery with fresh ingredients, sustainably sourced fish and … Continue reading →