Tag Archives: LDP

London Daily Photo: World’s Largest Sherry Tasting

Posted on 2013-10-23 by tikichris

Monday found me nosing my way through Bond Street’s Westbury Hotel at the 2013 Great Sherry Tasting. With nearly 200 sherries from more than 30 producer, the event was claimed to be the world’s largest. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Fall Filter

Posted on 2013-10-21 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Nancy Dell’olio and Francesco Mazzei at Welcome Italia

Posted on 2013-10-20 by tikichris

Nancy Dell’olio and L’Anima Chef Patron Francesco Mazzie posed for the paparazzi at the opening of Welcome Italia at the Royal Horticultural Halls. The UK’s biggest event dedicated to Italian food and beverage and tourism, Welcome Italia is open to the public and well worth a visit … if only for the free gelato! Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Cupcake Couture at Salon du Chocolat

Posted on 2013-10-19 by tikichris

The grand finale of Chocolate Week, Salon du Chocolat London launched last night and runs through the weekend at at National Hall, Olympia Exhibition Centre. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Chagall Off the Wall

Posted on 2013-10-18 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Matsuri

Posted on 2013-10-17 by tikichris

The fine folks from Kikkoman invited yours truly out earlier this week to upscale Japanese restaurant Matsuri St James’s for a soy sauce masterclass taught by Chef Simon Hulstone. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: The Time Thief at the 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair

Posted on 2013-10-16 by tikichris

London Daily Photo: The Time Thief at the 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: The Last Instinct at Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar

Posted on 2013-10-15 by tikichris

Man oh man! I got an education last night from Jaume Beato, lead bartender at Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar at the Marriott Hotel County Hall. From a crash course in the history and global reach of gin (Gillray’s keeps close to 70 different gins behind the bar) to how to mix a classic cocktail … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Sinister Screen

Posted on 2013-10-14 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Hospital

Posted on 2013-10-13 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Tite

Posted on 2013-10-12 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Appleton Estate’s Senior Blender, David Morrison, at Hawksmoor Spitalfields

Posted on 2013-10-11 by tikichris

It’s London Cocktail Week: red letter days for booze hounds, bar folk and limber elbowed media types from across the globe. I’ve been getting in on the LCW fun a bit too. My lunch yesterday came compliments of Hawksmoor Spitalfields where Appleton Estate’s Senior Blender, David Morrison, was on hand to guide a small group of us (booze hounds, bar folk and limber elbowed media types) through a hands-on rum blending. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: 10:10

Posted on 2013-10-10 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Manette

Posted on 2013-10-09 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Noel

Posted on 2013-10-08 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Bateman

Posted on 2013-10-07 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Bateman’s Buildings

Posted on 2013-10-06 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Great Marlborough

Posted on 2013-10-05 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Carlisle

Posted on 2013-10-04 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Wardour

Posted on 2013-10-03 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Berwick

Posted on 2013-10-02 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Carnaby

Posted on 2013-10-01 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Chelsea Embankment

Posted on 2013-09-29 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: FAIR Rum at Skylon

Posted on 2013-09-28 by tikichris

I took a premium booze pit stop the other night at Skylon to meet bar manager Nebojsa Kutlesic and Matthieu Boulas, sales manager for FAIR Spirits and sample FAIR Rum, the UK’s first fair trade, premium rum. Made in Belize from molasses and then aged for five years in American oak barrels, FAIR is then shipped to Cognac in France where a master distiller “perfects” it. If you like rum, you might find this one to be perfect. I certainly enjoyed sipping it neat and in a couple of cocktails. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: World’s Largest Gin & Tonic Tasting

Posted on 2013-09-27 by tikichris

Last night Fever-Tree hosted Gin & Tonic Fever. Billed at the “world’s largest G&T tasting”, the event was held at Chelsea Physic Garden and featured well over 100 different gins from around the world to sample along with all of Fever-Trees tonic waters and mixers. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Les Dioscures, Jean Cocteau

Posted on 2013-09-26 by tikichris

LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair opened this week at Berkeley Square and runs until Sunday 29 September. I took a sneak peek at the Press preview a couple of days ago and reckon it’s well worth a visit if antiques and contemporary or classical art are your thing. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Lutz Bacher at ICA

Posted on 2013-09-25 by tikichris

Black Beauty, the first major solo exhibition in the UK by American artist Lutz Bacher, which opens today at the ICA. The show provides a unique opportunity to see Bacher’s new works made specifically for the ICA together with recent work for the first time in London. Continue reading →

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Breakfast at Aqua Shard

Posted on 2013-09-24 by tikichris

Yes of course, the view is the main draw at Aqua Shard, but don’t let that get in the way of enjoying the food and stylish setting. I recently had breakfast there and left feeling nearly as pleased with my full English as I was with this upscale restaurant’s full-on vistas. For a (high) rise ‘n shine that towers over the competition, the newly introduced breakfast menu at Aqua Shard is tops. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: History

Posted on 2013-09-24 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Untitled

Posted on 2013-09-23 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Strand

Posted on 2013-09-22 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: In the Studio at Kettner’s

Posted on 2013-09-21 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Stanley Donwood at The Outsiders London

Posted on 2013-09-20 by tikichris

Stanley Donwood’s latest exhibition Far Away is Close at Hand in Images of Elsewhere is now open at The Outsiders London (Greek Street, Soho). Vibrant and eerie, the show’s well worth taking a look at. Many of you who might not immediately recognise the artist’s name might actually have some of his work in your homes. Donwood has been collaborating with Radiohead for cover artwork since the band put out The Bends almost a decade ago. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Honky Tonk Clapham

Posted on 2013-09-19 by tikichris

Honky Tonk Clapham opened about a week and a half ago, riding the cibus Americanus wave south of the river in the hopes of finding the same success that sister bar and restaurant, Honky Tonk Chelsea has.

I dropped by Honky Tonk Clapham last night for the launch party, munched on some pretty decent chicken wings and enjoyed a Maple Trace cocktail (essentially an Old Fashioned with cinnamon and maple syrup infused bourbon). Yee haw. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: La Hechicera

Posted on 2013-09-18 by tikichris

Early evening yesterday, I spent a bit of time at Mr Fogg’s in Mayfair with Laura Riascos and Martamaria Carrillo of Colombian premium rum (and the only family owned rum made in Colombia), La Hechicera. I had tasted La Hechicera before and really enjoyed it. So I was pleased to receive the invitation. Matured in American White Oak bourbon barrels between 12 and 21 years, it’s got an intriguingly smooth flavour profile and goes down a charm. Next time you’re at one of London’s finer bars. Look for the blue label. Continue reading →

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