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Best London Restaurants of 2017

Posted on 2017-12-16 by tikichris

Londoners, did you dine well in 2017? I sure did – especially at five particularly amazing London restaurants. Continue reading →

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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 Restaurants (Everywhere Else) – 2013

Posted on 2013-12-29 by tikichris

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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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Limited Edition Truffle Lusciousness at Coq d’Argent, EC2

Posted on 2013-11-14 by tikichris

An invitation to try a seasonal truffle menu led to me discovering what a crème brûlée is really supposed to taste like and where for an impeccable wine and dine in the City. Continue reading →

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Lunch at Assiette Anglaise, Liverpool Road, N7

Posted on 2013-06-14 by tikichris

I had a fantastic lunch last week at Assiette Anglaise, a relatively new restaurant for Highbury and a welcome one indeed! It’s is a fine little neighbourhood brasserie which locals should be proud to call their own. Everybody else? This all day eatery’s only a short stroll away from Highbury and Islington Station (and is just about as close to Holloway Road and Caledonian Road stations too). The delighful meal I had was certainly worth the time I spent on public transport to get there. Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants | Tagged Assiette Anglaise, BRASSERIE, Food, french cuisine, french food, french restaurant, highbury, highbury and islington, London, lunch, N7, new restaurant review, restaurant, restaurant review, restaurants, review, Selles de Cher, wine, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Edwin’s French Wine Bar Brings Great Gallic Food and Drink to East London (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-11-27 by tikichris

There’s a new wine bar just opened in East London’s super hip Shoreditch. It’s a good one too, offering up a smartly curated list of French wines and a tasty menu of Lyonnaise dishes. Read my complete post at the CheapOair blog.

Posted in CheapOair, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Travel, Wine | Tagged cheapoair, EC2, EC2A 4NU., Edwin's, Edwin's French Wine Bar, Edwin's French Wine Bar and Restaurant, foie gras, french cuisine, french food, french restaurant, french wine, London, lyonnaise, new restaurant review, Phipp Street, restaurant, review, shoreditch, wine bar | Leave a comment

Edwin’s French Wine Bar (Blue Tomato)

Posted on 2012-11-20 by tikichris

Owner-manager Edwin Chan thinks he’s come up with a winning concept for a fine yet casual wine-n-dine experience for Londoners. And he reckons he’s got the right connections across la Manche too, priding himself on being able to offer high … Continue reading →

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Edwin’s French Wine Bar Brings Lyonnaise Yum to Shoreditch

Posted on 2012-11-02 by tikichris

Alright Shoreditchers, have you tried your new local wine bar yet? It’s a good one, offering up a smartly curated list of French wines and a tasty menu of Lyonnaise dishes. Owner-manager Edwin Chan thinks he’s come up with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Wine | Tagged 2010, cabernet franc, Chinon, Domaine de la Perrière, EC2, EC2A 4NU., Edwin's, Edwin's French Wine Bar, Edwin's French Wine Bar and Restaurant, foie gras, french cuisine, french food, french restaurant, french wine, London, lyonnaise, new restaurant review, Phipp Street, restaurant, review, shoreditch, wine bar | Leave a comment

What’s for Lunch? Morgan M Barbican (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-03-06 by tikichris

What’s for Lunch? Morgan M Barbican Londonist, March 6, 2012 at 11:30 am Do people still power lunch? If so, they’d be wise to do it at Morgan M. Located across from Smithfield Market and skirting the rim of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, London, Restaurants, Wine | Tagged barbican, city of london, Clerkenwell, EC1, EC1A 9EJ, FRENCH CUISINSE, french restaurant, HAUTE CUISINE, London, Londonist, LONG LANE, lunch, MORGAN M, MORGAN MEUNIER, restaurant review, Smithfield Market, TASTING MENUS, THE CITY, W4L, WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?, wine | Leave a comment

Morgan M? Mmm! – Meunier’s New Bistro Reviewed (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2012-02-11 by tikichris

Morgan M? Mmm! – Meunier’s New Bistro Reviewed Great British Chefs, February 11, 2012 If you want to splash out for Valentine’s Day but your budget doesn’t stretch to full Michelin star dining, why not try the next best thing … Continue reading →

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Guru Event: French Cheese and Wine Pairing at Cafe du Marche (Qype does London)

Posted on 2011-01-07 by tikichris

Guru Event: French Cheese and Wine Pairing at Cafe du Marche Qype does London, January 7th 2011 As if there were a magical portal leading from a tiny alleyway wedged between Smithfield Market and Charterhouse Square straight to the French countryside, Cafe … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Wine | Tagged cafe du marche, Clerkenwell, EC1, free, freebie, french restaurant, London, Qype, Qype Does London, wine and cheese | Leave a comment

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 →