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The Bonneville: Fantastic French Dining in Clapton, E5

Posted on 2014-09-04 by tikichris

So nice I’m going twice! A recent visit to Clapton’s newly opened French eatery, The Bonneville, resulted in such a lovely experience for Kemey and me that we’re heading back ASAP for a repeat – this time with another couple in tow to whom we’ve raved about the place. Continue reading →

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Best London Restaurants – 2013

Posted on 2013-12-26 by tikichris

To say I ate and drank well this year does not begin to describe how delectable 2013 was for me. Both in London and beyond, I had the pleasure of experiencing some of the best meals outside the home I’ve ever eaten. Here’s a list of the ten London restaurants I enjoyed visiting the most over the past 12 months along with a few extra honourable mentions. Keep an eye out for more posts over the coming days listings my favourite London cheap eats and pizza places, as well as the ten best restaurants I visited outside of London this year. Continue reading →

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Wine of the Month: Cave du Château de Chénas, Moulin à Vent 2010

Posted on 2012-11-26 by tikichris

I grabbed a bottle of this Cru du Beaujolais after a bout of consternation and staring blankly at a wall o’ wine at Waitrose. I was trying to find something that would go well with turkey; yep, this was the … Continue reading →

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Le Parfait: Tried and True French Preserving Jars and Terrines Now Available in the UK

Posted on 2012-10-18 by tikichris

Le Parfait has been making jars and terrines in France since the 1930s but have only this month started to sell stuff here in the UK (just online at the moment). I went along to Le Parfait’s launch party a … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, London, Recipes, Shopping | Tagged confit, french, jams, jars, le parfait, pickles, pickling, preserves, preserving, recipes, salmon confit, terrines | Leave a comment

New Restaurant Review: Léon de Bruxelles, Cambridge Circus (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-02-02 by tikichris

New Restaurant Review: Léon de Bruxelles, Cambridge Circus Londonist, February 2, 2012 at 12.3o pm Moules frites mega chain with humble Brussels roots and a massive presence in France (not quite to the extent of, say, Pizza Express here in … Continue reading →

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celebrate bastille day in london with steak-frites from le relais de venise l’entrecote (lastminute.com blog)

Posted on 2010-07-13 by tikichris

celebrate bastille day in london with steak-frites from le relais de venise l’entrecote lastminute.com blog, july 13, 2010 – 2:00 pm Obviously, Bastille Day is a big deal in France with lots of festivities throughout the country, but if you … Continue reading →

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An Anteprima and an En Primeur with Berry Bros & Rudd Wine Merchants (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-03-03 by tikichris

An Anteprima and an En Primeur with Berry Bros & Rudd Wine Merchants Londonist, March 3, 2010 6:26 PM … for a bit of intrigue, consider the 2008 Hermitage Blanc from Domaine Marc Sorrel. Still “lying abroad” and to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Berry Bros & Rudd, Drink, London | Tagged 2006 vintage, 2008 vintage, Anteprima, Berry Bros & Rudd, berry brothers, En Primeur, french, italian, piedmont, rhone, wine, Wine Merchants, wine tasting | Leave a comment

Club Gascon’s Gorgeous Menu (Qype does London)

Posted on 2009-03-01 by tikichris

Club Gascon’s Gorgeous Menu Qype does London, March 1st 2009 … Oh yeah. I could wax poetic about the virtues of this fantastic restaurant but I think I’ll let our chosen five course “Le Marche” seasonal menu speak for itself … Continue reading →