Tag Archives: Food

The Best Food Shopping in Bologna (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013-04-21 by tikichris

Here’s a list of some of the best places in Bologna to shop for food – all centrally located within easy walking distance of each other, near the Piazza Maggiore and around the evocative and quaint Via Drapperie. But the wisest advice for any Italian food lover visiting Bologna would be simply to hit the cobbled streets and explore every last portico of this delicious city. Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, Chocolate, Drink, Food, Italy, OneTravel, Restaurants, Shopping, Street Markets, Travel | Tagged A F Tamburini, beer, bologna, chocolate, Drink, Drogheria Gilberto, Eataly, Food, Italy, Mercato delle Erbe, Mercato di Mezzo, OneTravel, Piazza Maggiore, Shopping, street markets, Travel, Via Drapperie | Leave a comment

Prime Steak and More at Palm London (CDCLifestyle)

Posted on 2013-04-18 by tikichris

Star of the table at Palm London is the steak: New York strip, rump and boneless rib-eye to be precise. Sourced exclusively from Smithfield stalwart – Tom Hixson & Co – and grilled to perfection by Executive Chef Spencer Westcott and his kitchen, the Palm serves gorgeously marbled and tender corn fed, hand selected USDA Prime beef aged for a minimum of 35 days … But the reasons to choose Palm don’t stop with the steaks. Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, London Daily Photo, Restaurants | Tagged bar, bar snacks, beef, BELGRAVIA, burgers, CDCLifestyle, cocktails, comte des cierges, DRINKS, Food, hamburgers, knightsbridge, London, palm, palm bar, palm restaurant, Pont Street, prime beef, restaurant, review, steak, steaks, SW1, SW1X 9EJ, USDA, USDA prime beef, USDA Prime beef steak | Leave a comment

Imli Street: Renamed, Revamped and Reopened

Posted on 2013-04-15 by tikichris

Soho Indian restaurant, Imli, goes “street” to keep up with the competition. Is it any better than before and worth actually coming in off the street for a taste of the new menu? Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants | Tagged bar, cocktails, Drink, Food, imli, imli street, indian cuisine, indian food, indian restaurant, London, relaunch, restaurant, restaurant review, soho, street food, W1F 8WR, wardour street | Leave a comment

Takeaway Pizza from Palm 2, Clapton E5

Posted on 2013-04-12 by tikichris

Just a quick little post to say the freshly made sourdough pizzas for takeaway at Palm 2 (my local grocery, the pride of Clapton Pond and arguably London’s best cornershop) are delicious and very good value. Continue reading →

Posted in Food, London, Shopping | Tagged clapton, CLAPTON POND, clapton village, cornershop, E5, E5 0QJ, east london, Food, grocery, London, LOWER CLAPTON, lower clapton road, palm 2, palm II, pizza, review, takeway | 2 Comments

Clockjack Oven (Blue Tomato)

Posted on 2013-04-11 by tikichris

All in all, my lunch at Clockjack Oven was way better than I’d expected or even hoped – so satisfying, in fact, that I could definitely see myself craving for a repeat visit soon. Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, Blue Tomato, Discounts and Special Offers, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants | Tagged beat the clock, beer, chicken, DENMAN STREET, Drink, early bird special, Food, free range chicken, London, lunch, new restaurant, new restaurant review, restaurant, rotisserie chicken, sage and onion balls, soho, W1, W1D 7HJ | Leave a comment

“The Big One” – Giant Jaffa Cakes Now on Sale

Posted on 2013-04-09 by tikichris

The Big One – an actual cake-sized Jaffa Cafe – has been launched by McVitie’s. Large enough to yield 12 ample slices, the new cake combines “three layers of fluffy, light Jaffa Cake sponge with zingy orangey filling, all covered with a thick layer of sensational dark crackly chocolate.” Continue reading →

Posted in Chocolate, Food, Shopping | Tagged asda, cake, Food, giant jaffa cake, jaffa, jaffa cakes, mcvitie's, morrison's, the big one | Leave a comment

London’s Renaissance Pubs Celebrate 10th Birthday (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-04-09 by tikichris

Renaissance Pubs, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this May with a host of festivities and special offers to show all patrons – both regular and newbie – appreciation for a decade’s worth of good times. Kicking things off on the 1st of May with events, activities and giveaways across all six of its pubs, Renaissance will launch its own brand of beer, gin and house wines at the start of the month as well as reveal details about a chance for one lucky pub goer to win free food for the next 10 years. Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, CheapOair, Competition, Discounts and Special Offers, Drink, Food, London, Pubs, Restaurants, Travel | Tagged ale, battersea, beer, cheapoair, CLAPHAM, competition, Drink, Food, free, FREE FOOD, freebies, kennington, London, pubs, renaissance pubs, south london, special offer, The Abbeville, The Avalon, The Bolingbrook, The Rosendale, The Stonhouse, The Tommyfield, west dulwich | Leave a comment

Recipe: Avocado Angel Eggs

Posted on 2013-04-08 by tikichris

Devilled eggs are delicious and easy to make. There are all sorts of great recipes for them out there, and I’ve even got a few different ways I like to prepare mine. Here’s one of my healthier versions – rich and creamy Avocado Angel Eggs. Continue reading →

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Three of Bologna’s Best Gelatos (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013-04-07 by tikichris

Narrowing down a list that highlights the best gelato in town is tough, if not impossible. But I’ll give it a lick! Here’s a selection of three top gelato shops in Bologna. Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Italy, OneTravel, Restaurants, Travel | Tagged bologna, Bologna's Best Gelatos, Cremeria Funivia, emilia romagna, Food, gelateria, gelato, Grom, ice cream, italian ice cream, Italy, La Sorbetteria Castiglione, OneTravel, Travel | 1 Comment

“Pay by the Clock” at Palm London Restaurant and Bar (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013-04-04 by tikichris

The welcoming atmosphere – along with a really tasty range of dishes – should certainly offer reason enough to visit, but a newly launched “PrimeTime” discount menu of cocktails and “Prime Bites” adds excellent and affordable incentive to pay this great place a visit. Continue reading →

Posted in Discounts and Special Offers, Drink, Food, London, OneTravel, Restaurants, Travel | Tagged bar, bar snacks, BELGRAVIA, bourbon, burgers, cocktails, DRINKS, Food, hamburgers, knightsbridge, London, manhattan, palm, palm bar, palm restaurant, Pont Street, prime beef, primebites, primetime @ palm bar, restaurant, review, reviw, rum, sliders, steak, SW1, SW1X 9EJ, USDA prime beef | Leave a comment

Fantastic Free Range Rotisserie Chicken and More at Clockjack Oven, Soho

Posted on 2013-04-04 by tikichris

Clockjack Oven brings a supremely simple and savoury dining option to Soho with its free range rotisserie chicken and yummy back-to-basics menu. Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, Discounts and Special Offers, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants | Tagged beat the clock, beer, chicken, DENMAN STREET, Drink, early bird special, Food, free range chicken, London, lunch, new restaurant, new restaurant review, restaurant, rotisserie chicken, sage and onion balls, soho, W1, W1D 7HJ | 1 Comment

Weekend Brunch at Cookbook Cafe, Intercontinental London Park Lane (CDCLifestyle)

Posted on 2013-04-01 by tikichris

Set on the edge of Hyde Park within the Intercontinental London Park Lane hotel, Cookbook Cafe’s weekend brunch yields excellent value. Continue reading →

Posted in CDCLifestyle, Drink, Food, Hotels, London, Restaurants, Travel | Tagged bellinis, brunch, CDCLifestyle, chef paul bates, comte des cierges, cookbook cafe, Drink, Food, hotel, hyde park corner, INTERCONTINENTAL LONDON PARK LANE, London, weekend brunch | Leave a comment

Blue Boar Smokehouse & Bar, at London’s Intercontinental Westminster (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013-03-28 by tikichris

At £45 (about $68) per adult and £15 ($22) per child, brunch at the Blue Boar is an indulgence. Still, if you come with a hearty appetite and plan to relax over a few drinks, you should find the experience to offer exceptionally good value for an especially great meal. You’ll also be treated to friendly and efficient service along with live music in a chilled out and comfortable setting. Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, Hotels, London, OneTravel, Restaurants, Travel | Tagged all you can drink, ALL YOU CAN EAT, AYCE, bar, BARBECUE, BBQ, BLOODY MARY, blue boar, Blue Boar Smokehouse & Bar, brunch, bucks fizz, chef, cocktails, Drink, five star hotel, Food, hotel, hotel restaurant, INTERCONTINENTAL, Intercontinental Westminster, jon ingram, London, lunch, Luxury Brunch, OneTravel, pork, PULLED PORK, restaurant, review, smokehouse, st james's, st james's park, unlimited bloody marys, W1, westminster | Leave a comment

Tasty Kids’ Stuff for Grown Ups @ Lazybones, Farringdon

Posted on 2013-03-28 by tikichris

A Ms Pacman table or a Donkey Kong console in the corner would complete the fun times effect, but Lazybones gets bonus points (with some caveats) for its easygoing and tasty menu. Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London | Tagged bar, beer, chicken wings, Clerkenwell, cocktails, Cowcross Street, dixie beer, Drink, EC1, EC1M 6DQ, farringdon, fast food, Food, hot wings, lazy bones, lazybones, lazybones review, London, meat, moosehead pale ale, new restaurant review, restaurant review, review | Leave a comment

Spice Routes #wineNcanapes with …

Posted on 2013-03-26 by tikichris

I had a lot of fun at last night’s #wineNcanapes wine and Indian food pairing. It was one of those “get a bunch of bloggers in a room together” kind of nights. Really friendly, enthusiastic vibe and a good group of people. The food was absolutely gorgeous, the wine thoughtfully paired and the venue a fun and accommodating setting. Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, Social Media | Tagged #winencanapes, a grape night in, canapes, darjeeling express, Drink, edible experiences, Food, London, nuffnangx, school of wok, spice routes, wine, wine and indian food, wine tasting | 4 Comments

Luxury Sunday Brunch at the Blue Boar (CDCLifestyle)

Posted on 2013-03-25 by tikichris

Service was efficient and friendly … there was live music a la an acoustic guitarist … and just about everything pertaining to my brunch was pleasant and relaxing. The Blue Boar’s main dining room is especially comfortable. Beyond the dining area, an expansive bar and maze of cosy Chesterfield nooks await. Continue reading →

Posted in CDCLifestyle, Drink, Food, Hotels, London, Restaurants, Travel | Tagged all you can drink, ALL YOU CAN EAT, AYCE, bar, BARBECUE, BBQ, BLOODY MARY, blue boar, Blue Boar Smokehouse & Bar, brunch, bucks fizz, chef, cocktails, Drink, five star hotel, Food, hotel, hotel restaurant, INTERCONTINENTAL, Intercontinental Westminster, jon ingram, London, lunch, Luxury Brunch, pork, PULLED PORK, restaurant, review, smokehouse, st james's, st james's park, unlimited bloody marys, W1, westminster | Leave a comment

Sophisticated Indian Flavours at Zaika (CDCLifestyle)

Posted on 2013-03-24 by tikichris

Dishes are as attractively presented as the setting and taste just as gorgeous. Head chef Navin Prasad’s kitchen delivers refined and delicate dishes that nonetheless check the boxes for filling and yummy. Continue reading →

Posted in CDCLifestyle, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Wine | Tagged CDCLifestyle, chef, comte des cierges, Cote du Rhone 'Les Ozets' 2009 Syrah Blend, curry, Drink, fine dining, Food, indian cuisine, indian food, indian restaurant, kensington, Kensington High Street, king prawns, London, navin prasad, restaurant review, review, scallops, tamarind collection, zaika | Leave a comment

Argentina Meets East London at Cambalache (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013-03-24 by tikichris

Guests to Cambalache will get the chance to try up to 150 wines from 28 of Argentina’s top wineries. Everybody’s heard of – and rightly loves – the mighty Malbec. But Cambalache will feature wines from all of Argentine’s major producing regions, stretching over 2000 km from Salta in the North to Patagonia in the South, passing through La Rioja, San Juan and Mendoza along the way. Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, OneTravel, Travel, Wine | Tagged 76 Stoke Newington Road, argentina, argentine wine, barry smith, Barry Smith and Charles Spence, cambalache, cambalache - one night in argentina, charles spence, dalston, Drink, east london, Food, London, MC Motors, N16, N16 7XB, N16 7XN, OneTravel, Travel, wine, wine and music, wine tasting | Leave a comment

Recipe: Mom’s Tuna Salad

Posted on 2013-03-24 by tikichris

A classic taste of my childhood, I love making this easy and cheap dish for myself. The recipe is based on something my mom often used to make for me when I was a kid. For her, it was a last minute pleaser that required little prep and minimal cleaning up. I always saw it as a special treat though, and from time to time I find I still crave for it. My version’s slightly different than the way Mom would make it, but I think it yields essentially the same level of yumminess at very little cost. Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Recipes | Tagged cooking, easy, Food, hard boiled eggs, Mom's Tuna Salad, my recipes, recipe, Recipe: Mom's Tuna Salad, recipes, tikichris recipes, tuna, tuna fish, tuna recipe | Leave a comment

Great British Chefs – Cooking with Kids – Infographic

Posted on 2013-03-24 by tikichris

Great British Chefs recently launched a Cooking with Kids collection featuring more than 100 recipes from 21 of the UK’s greatest chefs, including Marcus Wareing, Nathan Outlaw, Lisa Allen and Frances Atkins. Every recipe has tips for how to get children … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Great British Chefs, infographic, Restaurants, Shopping | Tagged Cooking with Kids, Food, GBC, GREAT BRITISH CHEFS, infographic, infographic | Leave a comment

PrimeTime at Palm London, Belgravia

Posted on 2013-03-20 by tikichris

I really enjoyed my visit to Palm London and found its newly launched PrimeTime discount menu of cocktails and “Prime Bites” to be an excellent way to get a taste of what makes this neighbourhood favourite so special. Continue reading →

Posted in Discounts and Special Offers, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants | Tagged bar, bar snacks, BELGRAVIA, bourbon, burgers, cocktails, DRINKS, Food, hamburgers, knightsbridge, London, manhattan, palm, palm bar, Palm London, palm restaurant, Pont Street, prime beef, primebites, primetime @ palm bar, restaurant, review, reviw, rum, sliders, steak, SW1, SW1X 9EJ, USDA prime beef | Leave a comment

Recipe: Buffalo Nut Quesadillas

Posted on 2013-03-19 by tikichris

My vegetarian Buffalo nut quesadillas are quick and easy to make and very tasty. The sort of vegetarianism applied in this recipes comes more from me being a lazy cheapskate than from any ethical or health-related concerns. The aim (which I think I achieved) was maximum flavour through minimum effort. That said, the dish is meat free and features a few superfood ingredients which are very nutritious. Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Recipes | Tagged blue cheese, Buffalo Nut Quesadilla, buffalo nuts, buffalo sauce, Food, gorgonzola, gorgonzola cremoso, gorgonzola quesadilla, hot sauce, jalapenos, my recipes, nuts, old el paso, quesadilla recipe, quesadillas, recipe, superfood, superfoods, tikichris recipes, tortillas, vegetarian, vegetarian buffalo wings, VEGETARIAN RECIPE, walnuts | Leave a comment

A Pizza the Action at Fire & Stone (Blue Tomato)

Posted on 2013-03-19 by tikichris

Blue Tomato recently joined in a tasting panel to help Fire & Stone pizzerias decide which of an assortment of pizzas to add to its menu. The restaurant group – with three locations in Central London as well as an outlet each in Oxford and Portsmouth – developed the range of six pizzas based upon some original ‘retired classics’ from past menus, with the aim of narrowing down the list to only two pizzas. Continue reading →

Posted in Blue Tomato, Food, London, Restaurants | Tagged BLUE TOMATO, fire & stone, Food, London, pizza, pizzeria | Leave a comment

Luxury Brunch at the Blue Boar Smokehouse & Bar, Intercontinental Westminster

Posted on 2013-03-19 by tikichris

Chef Jon Ingram of the Blue Boar Smokehouse & Bar at the Intercontinental Westminster has done a bang up job taking a (barbe)cue from foodie trends around town and refining them to a five star standard while making sure keep his menu fun and yummy. Indulging in the Blue Boar’s Sunday only luxury brunch is an excellent way to taste what I’m talking about. Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, Hotels, London, Restaurants, Travel | Tagged all you can drink, ALL YOU CAN EAT, AYCE, bar, BARBECUE, BBQ, BLOODY MARY, blue boar, Blue Boar Smokehouse & Bar, brunch, bucks fizz, chef, cocktails, Drink, five star hotel, Food, hotel, hotel restaurant, INTERCONTINENTAL, Intercontinental Westminster, jon ingram, London, London blog, lunch, Luxury Brunch, pork, PULLED PORK, restaurant, review, smokehouse, st james's, st james's park, unlimited bloody marys, W1, westminster, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Wine and Music Pairing with Charles Spence and Barry Smith

Posted on 2013-03-18 by tikichris

Cambalache will feature 150 wines from 28 of Argentina’s top wineries. There’ll be street food from Borough Market’s Argentine specialists, Porteña; cocktails from Galante Bar; dulche de leche ice cream from The Ice Cream Union; live graffiti mural painting; tango performances and much more. Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, Wine | Tagged 76 Stoke Newington Road, argentina, argentine wine, barry smith, Barry Smith and Charles Spence, cambalache, cambalache - one night in argentina, charles spence, dalston, Drink, east london, Food, London, MC Motors, N16, N16 7XB, N16 7XN, wine, wine and music, wine tasting | 3 Comments

Nip/Tuck Package at W London’s Away Spa and Spice Market Restaurant (CDCLifestyle)

Posted on 2013-03-15 by tikichris

The W London’s newly launched Nip/Tuck package provides … a chance for a revitalising treatment followed by a healthy and re-acclimating lunch. I gave the offer a try yesterday and loved it. It set a serene tone for the rest of my afternoon of meetings and felt more like a revitalising boost than an indulgent treat. Continue reading →

Posted in CDCLifestyle, Food, Hotels, London, Restaurants, Travel | Tagged away spa, CDCLifestyle, chinatown, comte des cierges, Elemis, Food, hotel, leicester square, London, lunch, Nip/Tuck, restaurant, review, spa, SPICE MARKET, W, W HOTEL, W London | Leave a comment

“Menu Relief” at MASH

Posted on 2013-03-12 by tikichris

Feeling a little second tier as a foodie and a London blogger, I finally made it to MASH for the first time last night. Definitely worth the wait, I enjoyed my special “Menu Relief” dinner of a three courses, including MASH’s signature steak and cheesecake, for £50 with £20 of the proceeds going direct to Comic Relief. Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Wine | Tagged brewer street, charles smith, comic relief, Food, fundraiser, London, MASH, menu relief, no bull, no bull syrah, red nose day, restaurant, restaurant review, review, steak, steakhouse, syrah, W1, W1F 9ZN, wine | Leave a comment

Sophisticated Indian Flavours at Zaika Restaurant, London (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013-03-10 by tikichris

Head chef Navin Prasad’s kitchen delivers refined and delicate dishes that nonetheless check the boxes for filling and yummy. Case in point is the hearty yet dainty starter, pan-seared spiced scallops with sautéed cavolo nero and pumpkin sauce. Equally delicious, a main course of king prawns simmered in a rich coconut cream sauce flavoured with lime leaf proves curry prowess and gourmet subtly needn’t be mutually exclusive attributes. Continue reading →

Posted in Chocolate, Drink, Food, London, OneTravel, Restaurants, Travel, Wine | Tagged chef, Cote du Rhone 'Les Ozets' 2009 Syrah Blend, curry, Drink, fine dining, Food, indian cuisine, indian food, indian restaurant, kensington, Kensington High Street, king prawns, London, navin prasad, OneTravel, restaurant review, review, scallops, tamarind collection, zaika | Leave a comment

A Beguiling Ode to Great Britain at Alvin Leung’s Bo London (CDCLifestyle)

Posted on 2013-03-10 by tikichris

It’s been a little over a month now, yet I still find myself carrying on about how lovely my dining experience at Bo London was. I’ve enjoyed a fair number of fine meals since but, still, something about my time there lingers. Odds are my dinner will go down as the best meal of the year. And if not, well then, the rest of 2013 promises to be one of exquisite culinary delight. Continue reading →

Posted in CDCLifestyle, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Wine | Tagged alvin leung, bo innovation, bo london, CDCLifestyle, chefs, chinese, chinese cuisine, chinese food, comte des cierges, dim sum, extreme chinese, extreme chinese cuisine, fine dining, Food, London, mayfair, michelin stars, mill street, new restaurant review, restaurant review, restaurants, review, W1, wine | Leave a comment

Wine of the Month: Soryu Koshu 2010

Posted on 2013-03-10 by tikichris

Japanese wine … yes, by “wine” as in fermented grape juice. Who knew? Not me until very recently when I attended the fourth annual Koshu of Japan UK Trade and Press Tasting late last month at the Westbury Hotel. Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, Hotels, Japan, London, Restaurants, Shopping, Wine, Wine of the Month | Tagged Food, japan, JAPANESE CUISINE, japanese food, japanese wine, KOJ, koshu, Koshu of Japan UK Trade and Press Tasting, koshu wine, London, review, Soryu, Soryu Koshu, Soryu Koshu 2010, Soryu Winery, umu restaurant, westbury hotel, white wine, wine, Wine of the Month, wotm, yamanashi, yamanashi prefecture | 1 Comment

The Breakfast Bible | Seb Emina & Malcolm Eggs

Posted on 2013-03-09 by tikichris

If you love breakfast but haven’t read this newly published work of delicious dedication by Seb Emina and Malcolm Eggs (of The London Review of Breakfasts fame), you should. The book is written with dry wit, authority and spread thick with useful knowledge and quirky fact. Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Books, Food, London, Recipes, Shopping | Tagged biscuits and gravy, blog, bloombury publishing, books, breakfast, Food, London, malcolm eggs, recipes, review, seb emina, the breakfast bible, the london review of breakfasts | Leave a comment

The Maverick: Alvin Leung (Salt)

Posted on 2013-03-08 by tikichris

Salt is a newly launched trade publication for the hospitality industry with a focus on “innovation, creation and evolution of food.” For the inaugural issue I interviewed Hong Kong demon chef, Alvin Leung, about his own innovative style and his … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, interview, London, Restaurants, Salt | Tagged alvin leung, bo innovation, bo london, chefs, chinese, chinese cuisine, chinese food, dim sum, edible condom, extreme chinese, extreme chinese cuisine, fine dining, Food, interview, London, mayfair, michelin stars, mill street, restaurants, SALT, salt magazine, sex on the beach, W1, wine | Leave a comment

Meet London’s Top Bloggers (Guomon Blog)

Posted on 2013-03-07 by tikichris

What makes London such a great place to eat? Perhaps it’s the fact that it is such a global melting pot, or that its residents are so game to try new things — pushing our chefs to innovate. Whatever it is, London’s food scene is inspiring countless bloggers to chronicle their eating experiences online. Continue reading →