Tag Archives: kensington

Ice Skating at the Natural History Museum #SpreadTheCheer

Posted on 2012-12-18 by tikichris

The folks from Starbucks kindly invited my “family” to a complimentary 50 minutes of skating at the Ice Rink at the Natural History Museum. Kemey and I had a blast (Winston, our cat and only other member of this family, … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Coffee, London | Tagged #SpreadTheCheer, christmas, christmas lights, egg nog latte, exhibition road, ice rink, ice rink at the natural history museum, ice skating, kensington, London, natural history museum, red cups, south kensington, starbucks, SW7, SW7 5BD | Leave a comment

Big Smoke BBQ at Whole Foods Market Kensington

Posted on 2012-07-17 by tikichris

Whole Foods Market’s flagship store in Kensington has redesigned its first floor to introduce some new restaurant “venues” and create more space for eat-in customers. I paid a lunchtime visit today and was really impressed with the spacious and efficient … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, London, Restaurants, Shopping | Tagged BBQ, big smoke bbq, coleslaw, cornbread, high street kensington, kensington, kensington high, London, mama's pizzeria, michael weber, pizza, PULLED PORK, review, saf, shabu shabu, smoked meat, smoker, supermarket, W8, W8 5SE, whole foods, whole foods market, whole foods market kensington | 5 Comments

Science Museum Hosts the ‘Universe of Sound’: a Virtual Philharmonia Orchestra (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-06-11 by tikichris

This summer, the Science Museum in London will showcase the “Universe of Sound” – a major new digital installation which will see a virtual Philharmonia Orchestra taking up residence in the museum from May 23rd to the 8th of July. Science Museum … Continue reading →

Posted in London, Music, OneTravel, Travel | Tagged kensington, London, music, OneTravel, science museum, universe of sound, virtual philharmonia orchestra | Leave a comment

London’s Albert Memorial at Kensington Gardens (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-03-05 by tikichris

London’s Albert Memorial at Kensington Gardens OneTravel, Mar 02, 2012 Officially titled the Prince Consort National Memorial, the 176 foot tall Albert Memorial features a golden statue of an enthroned Prince Albert facing south, forever gazing upon his Royal Albert … Continue reading →

Posted in London, OneTravel, Travel | Tagged albert memorial, GILBERT SCOTT, GOTHIC, kensington, kensington gardens, London, memorial, OneTravel, prince albert, PRINCE CONSORT NATIONAL MEMORIAL, public art, queen victoria, ROYAL PARKS, statue, VICTORIA AND ALBERT, VICTORIAN | Leave a comment

What’s for Lunch? Joe’s, SW3 (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-07-19 by tikichris

A new executive chef and a refurbished setting make for a lovely summer lunch at Joe’s on Draycott Avenue. Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants | Tagged chelsea, DRAYCOTT AVENUE, JOE'S, JOSEPH, kensington, London, Londonist, lunch, SW3, SW3 3AH, WHAT'S FOR LUNCH? | Leave a comment

Chefspective: Prahlad Hegde, Executive Chef at Bombay Brasserie (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-03-03 by tikichris

Chefspective: Prahlad Hegde, Executive Chef at Bombay Brasserie Londonist, March 3, 2011 at 13:30 pm Long time Executive Chef at the well established Bombay Brasserie, Prahlad Hegde recently chatted with Londonist about his career with his Kensington based Indian fine … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, interview, London, Restaurants | Tagged BOMBAY BRASSERIE, chefspective, COURTFIELD ROAD, executive chef, indian food, kensington, London, Londonist, PRAHLAD HEGDE, SW7, SW7 4QH | Leave a comment

Ask a Concierge: Tony Rossi, Concierge from Crowne Plaza London Kensington (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-06-18 by tikichris

Ask a Concierge: Tony Rossi, Concierge from Crowne Plaza London Kensington Londonist, June 18, 2010 4:10 PM Starting out at the Holiday Inn Kensington which has recently relaunched as the Crowne Plaza London Kensington, Tony Rossi will celebrate next year … Continue reading →

Posted in Hotels, London, Travel | Tagged ask a concierge, concierge, Crowne Plaza London Kensington, hotel, interview, kensington, London, london hotel, SW7 | 1 Comment

Plentiful Pancakes in Kensington on Shrove Tuesday (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-02-13 by tikichris

Plentiful Pancakes in Kensington on Shrove Tuesday Londonist, February 13, 2010 12:17 PM It’s not just Argentine ice cream and coffee bar, Freggo, that’ll be offering cakey, flat treats for free (with a coffee purchase) on the 16th. Here are a … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, London, Restaurants | Tagged kensington, London, Londonist, pancakes, shrove tuesday, south kensington | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Blinders

Posted on 2009-06-08 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged gloucester road, kensington, London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: High Street Kiss

Posted on 2009-06-07 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged high street, kensington, kiss, London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Leave a comment

Photos: Albert Memorial (London Hotels Blog)

Posted on 2009-05-08 by tikichris

Photos: Albert Memorial London Hotels Blog, May 8th, 2009 At the southern entrance of Kensington Gardens (and not far at all from Hyde Park), this ornate and stately Gothic revival memorial adds a touch of grandeur to Kensington and … Continue reading →