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Vaca y Marela | #TCTalks Episode 9

Posted on 2018-01-24 by tikichris

The ninth episode of TCTalks gets to the meat of the matter with Clifford Jones about his holistic agricultural project in rural Galicia: Vaca y Marela. In the interview, Clifford explains what makes this verdant corner of northern Spain such an amazing place for food and why beef from the region is so highly prized. Continue reading →

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Vaca y Marela | #TCTalks Episode 9

Posted on 2018-01-24 by tikichris

The ninth episode of TCTalks gets to the meat of the matter with a Clifford Jones about his holistic agricultural project set in rural Galicia: Vaca y Marela. In the interview, Clifford explains what makes this verdant corner of northern Spain such an amazing place for food and why beef from the region is so highly regarded. Continue reading →

Tagged #TCTalks, beef, Clifford Jones, Food, galicia, interview, London, luxury, PODCAST, restaurants, Santiago de Compostela, Shopping, spain, spanish food, steaks, tikichris talks, Travel, Vaca y Marela, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Best Bars of 2017 (Excluding London)

Posted on 2017-12-17 by tikichris

If your preferred mode of travel involves sidling up to a bar, you’re going to love this ‘best of’ list of bars visited during my travels in 2017. Continue reading →

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Best Restaurants of 2017 (Excluding London)

Posted on 2017-12-16 by tikichris

Best restaurants in the world? Here’s a taste of the ones I got to try. Continue reading →

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Graze Across Galicia: Bullish on the Best of Galicia

Posted on 2017-06-28 by tikichris

My end of April graze across Galicia to help a friend with a bit of recon for an upcoming foodie endeavour was a delicious way to delve deep into one of Spain’s most bounteous and beautiful regions. Continue reading →

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Graze Across Galicia: Árbore Da Veira

Posted on 2017-06-27 by tikichris

Chef Luis Veira’s frisky if restrained approach toward haute cuisine highlights immense culinary talent and an especially inventive palate through a light-hearted approach that refrains from straying beyond the bounds of elegance and formality. Continue reading →

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Graze Across Galicia: Casa Rita

Posted on 2017-06-26 by tikichris

Casa Rita is a rustic and “típico gallego” tavern, with a touch of Art Deco in its décor and a few homey and cheeky embellishments here and there. Continue reading →

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Graze Across Galicia: Casa Marcelo

Posted on 2017-06-25 by tikichris

For fine dining that’s as fun as it flavoursome, Casa Marcelo in Santiago more than fits the bill. Continue reading →

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Graze Across Galicia: O Gato Negro

Posted on 2017-06-23 by tikichris

Similar in feel to other Spanish cities renowned for their tapas such as San Sebastian and Madrid, Santiago de Compostela has its own classic collection of old school bars and taverns serving small plates of regional dishes. Continue reading →

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Graze Across Galicia: Mercado de Abastos

Posted on 2017-06-22 by tikichris

Santiago de Compostela may be best known as a city of architectural excess in the name of Catholic grandeur. But just as key to what makes it such a fine destination for any sort of pilgrimage is the humble foodie action happening on the ground at Mercado de Abastos. Continue reading →

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Graze Across Galicia: Benboa

Posted on 2017-06-21 by tikichris

Next stop on my Graze Across Galicia is Benboa at the pretty little port of Corrubedo. Continue reading →

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Graze Across Galicia: La Bodeguilla de San Roque

Posted on 2017-06-20 by tikichris

For classic Galego fare, San Roque in Santiago de Compostela is a safe and savoury bet. Continue reading →

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Graze Across Galicia with Vaca y Marela

Posted on 2017-06-19 by tikichris

I spent the end of April grazing across one of my favourite foodie regions of Europe – Galicia – helping an amigo get a little closer to making his dreams a reality and discovering why this picturesque and verdant corner of northwestern Spain is an ideal setting for what he’s cooking up. Continue reading →

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Brindisa Brings “Green Spain” to Your Door

Posted on 2013-08-20 by tikichris

One of my favourite food shops in London just got yummier with the introduction of a new range of gastronomic goodies from Spain’s verdant north. Continue reading →

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Mum’s the Word on Galicia, But … (Qype does London)

Posted on 2010-08-17 by tikichris

Mum’s the Word on Galicia, But … Qype does London, August 17th 2010 … a visit to Cape Finisterre, continental Europe’s westernmost point, and a drive along the dramatic (and dramatically named) Costa da Morte are well worth your holiday … Continue reading →