Tag Archives: Food

Good Stuff #92

Posted on 2019-07-28 by tikichris

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. Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Food, Good Stuff, Shopping, Travel | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

World Steak Challenge 2019

Posted on 2019-07-27 by tikichris

For the first time in its five year history, World Steak Challenge held its annual competition outside of London. The 2019 event to determine the World’s Best Sirloin, World’s Best Rib Eye and World’s Best Fillet and to reward the producers of those cuts for a delicious job well done (or ideally medium-rare I suppose) was in Dublin. Celebrated Fire Restaurant and Lounge was a most accommodating host venue for all the judging of more than 300 cuts of steak from 25 countries.
 Continue reading →

Posted in Dublin, Food, Ireland, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel, World Steak Challenge 2019 | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

California Eating (All Consumed)

Posted on 2019-07-21 by tikichris

All Consumed is a podcast about food, drink and travel hosted by Neil Davey and Chris Osburn. In this episode, the two catch up for a chat about their most recent California dining experiences. During their conversation, Neil and Chris … Continue reading →

Posted in All Consumed, California, Drink, Food, interview, Podcasts, Travel, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Introducing the Super-Slim Purista Coffee Machine | My Coffee with Melitta

Posted on 2019-07-15 by tikichris

Premium coffee machine maker Melitta has launched one of the narrowest fully automated bean-to-cup machines on the market today. Say good morning to the Purista! Continue reading →

Posted in Coffee, Drink, Food, My Coffee 2019, Shopping, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Plant-Based Fake Out with THIS Vegan Supper Club

Posted on 2019-07-02 by tikichris

About a month ago I attended an invitation-only dinner in north London featuring dishes prepared by Michelin-starred chef, Berwyn Davies, who had been experimenting a new “fine dining, guilt-free” menu concept. Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Gelato Festival Returns to London This Weekend!



Posted on 2019-06-24 by tikichris

Gelato Festival Returns to London This Weekend!

 Continue reading →

Posted in Food, London, Travel | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Good Stuff #91

Posted on 2019-06-16 by tikichris

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. Continue reading →

Posted in Chocolate, Food, Good Stuff, Shopping, Travel | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Fancy Crab

Posted on 2019-06-09 by tikichris

Fancy Crab? Then consider clawing your way over to Marylebone for king crab and more seafood dishes. Continue reading →

Posted in Food, London, Restaurants, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

John Gregory-Smith Talks about Saffron in the Souks (All Consumed)

Posted on 2019-06-08 by tikichris

You’ve seen him on TV, you’ve probably seen his recipes in assorted weekend supplements, you may well have one of his previous four books … you might even have seen him in an airport, rushing off on a travel assignment or a research trip. Today though, John Gregory-Smith is in London – only just, he’s off to Australia after this chat – and chatting about his life, his career and, particularly, his newest book, Saffron in the Souks (available now, Kyle Books, £25). Continue reading →

Posted in All Consumed, Books, Drink, Food, interview, Podcasts, Recipes, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Kanada-Ya Adds Gyoza to the Menu

Posted on 2019-05-26 by tikichris

The tonkotsu ramen specialists at Kanada-Ya have added gyoza to the menu. Already a fan of all the other delectable morsels served at this Japan restaurant’s three London outlets, I was keen to have a taste of the most recent addition as soon as possible. Continue reading →

Posted in Food, London, Restaurants, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Flexing Vegan | Halo Burger

Posted on 2019-05-24 by tikichris

Made with a Beyond Meat plant-based patty and topped with tangy BBQ sauce, smoked Gouda style cheese, crispy onion strips and mayo, Halo Burger’s Smoky Carolina BBQ burger is a treat! Continue reading →

Posted in Flexing Vegan, Food, London, Restaurants, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Travel, Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Good Stuff #90

Posted on 2019-05-04 by Judith Schrut

Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip, savour and more which contributor Judith Schrut discovered at this year’s Natural and Organic Products Europe show and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading →

Posted in Chocolate, Drink, Food, Good Stuff, London, Shopping, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

How “Growing Your Own” Helped Britain Survive the World Wars

Posted on 2019-05-02 by tikichris

The devastation of the First World War saw a renewed emphasis by politicians and governments for it to be the war to end all wars. As we now know, this wasn’t the case, and it’s almost 80 years since the … Continue reading →

Posted in England, Food, Gardening, History | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Win an AromaFresh Grind & Brew Coffee Maker | My Coffee with Melitta

Posted on 2019-05-01 by tikichris

Continuing to share My Coffee with you, I’ve teamed up with Melitta for another giveaway competition offering one lucky tikichris reader the chance to win an AromaFresh Grind & Brew coffee machine. Continue reading →

Posted in Coffee, Competition, Drink, Food, Freebies, My Coffee, My Coffee 2019, Shopping, Video | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in All Consumed, Bars, Drink, Food, Hotels, interview, Luxury, Netherlands, Podcasts, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Viet Hoa Cafe & Mess | Lucky 13



Posted on 2019-04-27 by tikichris

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 →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, Lucky 13, Restaurants, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Good Stuff #89



Posted on 2019-04-26 by tikichris

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. Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Drink, Food, Good Cause, Good Stuff, Shopping, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Unsung Cities | Frankfurt am Main, Germany



Posted on 2019-04-16 by tikichris

The fourth profile in my series about the unjustly Unsung Cities of the world is about forthright Frankfurt am Main. Continue reading →

Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, Germany, Restaurants, Travel, Unsung Cities | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Win an Extra Thick Easter Egg from Hotel Chocolat

Posted on 2019-04-01 by tikichris

Have a look at all the eggscellent Extra Thick Easters Eggs Hotel Chocolat has offer this year! Continue reading →

Posted in Chocolate, Competition, Easter, Food, Freebies, Shopping | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

7 Benefits of a Health Food Delivery Service

Posted on 2019-03-30 by tikichris

If you’re looking at healthy meal delivery plans and wondering if such systems will work for you and your lifestyle, here are some great points for you to consider. Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged , | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, London, Recipes, Shopping, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Becoming All Consumed | #TCTalks 69



Posted on 2019-03-24 by tikichris

Hey gang, I’m back with a new episode of tikichris Talks, episode 69 in fact. Sorry for the long hiatus. I’ve been really busy. Continue reading →

Posted in All Consumed, Drink, Food, London, Podcast, Podcasts, TCTalks, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Becoming All Consumed | #TCTalks 69



Posted on 2019-03-24 by tikichris

Hey gang, I’m back with a new episode of tikichris Talks, episode 69 in fact. Sorry for the long hiatus. I’ve been really busy. Continue reading →

Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Win a Gift Set of Wonky Fruit and Veg Crisps from Spare Snacks

Posted on 2019-03-23 by tikichris

Spare Snacks is a start-up brand on a mission to turn wonky fruit and veg into tasty and nutritious crisps that are good for consumers, producers, and the planet. All Spare Snacks’ crisps are air dried, gluten-free, low calorie, high fibre, potassium rich, and vegan. Any one of the six different flavour packs counts as one of your five day. Continue reading →

Posted in Competition, Food, Freebies, Shopping | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment


Flexing Vegan | Temple of Seitan

Posted on 2019-03-22 by tikichris

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 →

Posted in Drink, Flexing Vegan, Food, London, Restaurants, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Coffee Lounge Pop-Up at Old Street Station | My Coffee with Melitta

Posted on 2019-03-18 by tikichris

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 →

Posted in Coffee, Drink, Food, Freebies, Good Cause, My Coffee 2019, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Good Stuff #88

Posted on 2019-03-13 by tikichris

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, Food, Good Stuff, Shopping, Travel | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Win a Lir Collection Hamper of Chocolates

Posted on 2019-03-10 by tikichris

Who wants a hamper of chocolate valued at £50? I’ve team up with Irish chocolate maker, Lir Chocolates, to offer one lucky tikichris reader the chance to win a Lir Collection hamper and enjoy a taste of the complete range of treats offered by this beloved Irish brand. Continue reading →

Posted in Chocolate, Competition, Food, Freebies, Shopping | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Infographic | How Meaty is Your Sausage?

Posted on 2019-03-07 by tikichris

Not all sausages are created equal. Some are significantly meaty and made from quality cuts while others are pathetically puny and pumped full of less than desirable and flavourless ingredients. Continue reading →

Posted in Food, infographic, Shopping | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

The Inside Track on the Ultimate in Slow Cooking at Europe’s Biggest Annual Snail Festival, l’Aplec del Caragol (City AM)

Posted on 2019-03-06 by tikichris

Since its humble beginnings as a small riverside picnic among friends in 1980 to the grand foodie fiesta it is today, l’Aplec del Caragol occurs every May, about 100 miles northwest of Barcelona in the provincial town of Lleida. The party offers townsfolk and visitors alike a chance to enjoy a weekend celebrating one of the region’s favourite foods: snails. Continue reading →

Posted in Bars, City AM, Drink, Food, Hotels, Luxury, Restaurants, Spain, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Save a Crust and Keep on Saving

Posted on 2019-03-05 by tikichris

My Save a Crust collaboration with the North London Waste Authority is done. But before you pack up and go please allow me one last chance to butter you up with a cheap and cheerful conclusion to this miniseries. Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Freebies, Good Cause, London, Money, Recipes, Save a Crust | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Helena Nicklin | Women in the Food Industry | #TCTalks 68



Posted on 2019-03-01 by tikichris

Episode 68 of tikichris Talks continues with my Women in the Food Industry podcast miniseries and features a discussion with Helena Nicklin, an award-winning wine and spirits writer and one-third of The Three Drinkers on Amazon Prime. Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrities, Drink, Entertainment, Food, interview, London, Podcast, Shopping, TCTalks, Television, Travel, Wine, Women in the Food Industry | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Helena Nicklin | Women in the Food Industry | #TCTalks 68



Posted on 2019-03-01 by tikichris

Episode 68 of tikichris Talks continues with my Women in the Food Industry podcast miniseries and features a discussion with Helena Nicklin, an award-winning wine and spirits writer and one-third of The Three Drinkers on Amazon Prime. Continue reading →

Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment