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Far North Foodie Adventure in the Faroe Islands (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2014-09-07 by tikichris

Chris takes us on a journey through the very scenic and serene Faroe Islands, a tiny island nation that’s also one of most fascinating places for food he has been to! Continue reading →

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Faroes and Away: A Bad Day Fishing …

Posted on 2014-08-19 by tikichris

My first full day in the Faroe Islands had me tagging along with local television personality and ace cook, Gutti Winther, on a fishing trip at what seemed to be the very edge of the world. The salmon weren’t biting, but the setting was breathtaking – and the clean sea air, majestic scenery, and Gutti’s ‘plan b’ lunch more than made up for any lack of catch. As the saying goes, “a bad day fishing is better than a good day at work,” and my scenic Faroese fishin’ expedition certainly proved that point. Continue reading →

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Restaurant Review: Central & Co, Great Marlbourgh Street, Soho

Posted on 2013-09-17 by tikichris

What’s with all this “& Co” business in London these days? Here’s my third review in a row of an eatery with such a suffix to its name. Fortunately, my & Co trio has provided me with more than decent grub. In the case of Soho brasserie with chic basement bar, Central & Co, I found an especially convenient and fairly swank venue offering a something-for-everyone approach toward food and drink. Continue reading →

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Shetland Night in London (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2012-12-17 by tikichris

Shetland Night in London was the brainchild of Shetland native, Helen Nisbet. As so many of us Londoners can relate, Helen loves her life in London but misses the charms of life ‘back home’. The day after the dinner, I … Continue reading →

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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 →