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Best Cheap Eats of 2018

Posted on 2018-12-09 by tikichris

Feeling the pinch? I am too. But I’m pleased to report that delicious and filling (and sometimes even rather healthy) cheap eats were still in abundant supply this year. Continue reading →

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My Best of 2018 series rolls on with my recs on where to eat the tastiest pizzas in London and beyond. Pizzerias in Milan, Edinburgh, Frankfurt and Cleveland made the cut, with the Cleveland pizzerias particularly wowing my palate. Continue reading →

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Bottles Wine Bar at Old Spitalfields Market

Posted on 2018-08-17 by tikichris

Recently opened wine bar Bottles at Old Spitalfields Market does a smart wine list with a wine-smart staff and brilliant kitchen preparing perfect plates for pairing. Continue reading →

Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Wine | Tagged BARS, bottles, bottles wine bar, brushfield street, Drink, E1, E1 6AA, east london, Food, London, old spitalfields market, restaurants, review, spitalfields, spitalfields market, wine | Leave a comment

Best London Pizza of 2017

Posted on 2017-12-19 by tikichris

Anytime’s pizza time in London with these fantastic pizzerias. Continue reading →

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Best London Cheap Eats of 2017

Posted on 2017-12-18 by tikichris

Is it possible to grab a bite in London for five quid or less that’s still tasty and filling? Yep – especially in my neck of the woods. Continue reading →

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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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Spitalfields Food: A Cut Above the Rest

Posted on 2017-11-03 by tikichris

One of London’s most historic and popular places to shop is also one of its ch Continue reading →

Posted in Pizza, Street Markets | Tagged cheesesteak, Drink, E1, E1 6EW, east london, falafel, Food, liberty cheesesteak, liberty cheesesteak company, old spitalfields market, philly cheesesteak, Pilpel, pizza, restaurants, Shopping, spitalfields, spitalfields market, street food, street markets, Sud Italia, Taberna do Mercado, The Liberty Cheesesteak Company, Travel, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Best London Pop-Ups, Supper Clubs, Street Food, etc in 2016

Posted on 2016-12-16 by tikichris

This year, many of my favourite London meals didn’t occur at a traditional restaurant or via a kitchen with a permanent address. Keeping with current dining trends and continuing with my Best of 2016 series, here’s my list of Best London Pop-Ups, Takeovers, Supper Clubs etc of the year. Continue reading →

Posted in Bars, Best of 2016, Best of the Best, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Shopping, Street Markets, Travel | Tagged A Little Lusciousness, A Taste of Jersey in London, Alexander & Björck, BARS, BBQ, Best London Pop-Ups, Best London Pop-Ups of 2016, Best of 2016, Best of the Best, BLUES KITCHEN, Blues Kitchen Brixton, borough, borough market, brixton, Catering, cheesesteak, Chef Mark Jordan, Chef Pascal Provart, CLAPHAM, Drink, east london, Food, Fowl Mouths Food, french food, Gourmet Goat, Home Team BBQ, japanese food, Kitchen Takeover, liberty cheesesteak company, London, Mark Jordan, old spitalfields market, One-O-One, Pascal Proyart, Peppe's Pizza, philly cheesesteak, pizza, POP UPS, pubs, restaurants, Rib Fest, Rosie Llewellyn, Scandina, seafood, Shopping, south london, southwark, spitalfields, street food, street markets, supper clubs, Travel, WALTHAMSTOW | Leave a comment

Liberty Cheesesteak Company: Real Deal Philly Cheesesteak

Posted on 2016-06-20 by tikichris

Finding no satisfaction in London’s “cheesesteak” offerings – or often any resemblance to the mega meaty two-hander sandwiches of Italian-American origin famously from his hometown – JP decided to bring it here himself. Long story short: he ended up having to come up with a recipe for the right kind of bread and even created his own “wiz” cheese sauce. As for the steak, JP was happy enough with already available rib eye, sliced ultra thin for tastiest and most genuinely Philadelphian results. Continue reading →

Posted in London, Street Markets | Tagged american food, cheesesteak, city of london, CityPoint, E1, E1 6EA, east london, EC2, EC2Y 9HU, Food, lamb street, liberty cheesesteak, liberty cheesesteak company, London, lunch, old spitalfields market, philly cheesesteak, restaurants, rib eye, Ropemaker Street, sandwich, spitalfields, steak, street food, street markets, tower hamlets, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

TONIGHT: Milano Exposed at Old Spitalfields Market

Posted on 2015-09-04 by tikichris

This afternoon and tonight are your last opportunities to sample the range of Italian delicacies at the Milan Exposed event celebrating the best of aperitivo Milanese. Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, Shopping, Wine | Tagged Delicatezza, Donna Fugassa, Doppiozero, Drink, E1, E1 6EW, east london, etnacoffee, Food, italian food, italian wine, London, Milano Exposed, old spitalfields market, sparkling wine, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | 1 Comment

20 reasons why Londoners love Christmas (Time Out)

Posted on 2013-12-12 by tikichris

As an American expat living in London, Christmas time makes me think of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. I reckon Spitalfields has the most Dickensian feel for London these days, and I love … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, London, Time Out | Tagged charles dickens, dennis severs' house, dickensian, east london, London, old spitalfields market, spitalfields, spitalfields market, time out, time out london, Victorian London, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Check Out Spianata & Co for a Tasty Lunch with Roman Style

Posted on 2013-09-16 by tikichris

Last week I had a fantastic lunch at Spianata & Co. The Roman bakery and paninoteca has been in London for a number of years, but I’m just now getting wise to its tasty range of freshly made sandwiches, pizza rossa and more. Continue reading →

Posted in Coffee, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants | Tagged bakery, brushfield street, coffee, E1, E1 6AA, east london, flat bread, gorgonzola, lasagne, London, London blog, lunch, old spitalfields market, paninoteca, pizza rossa, restaurant review, review, roman bakery, sandwich bar, sandwiches, spianata, spianata & co, spianata&co, spitalfields, spitalfields market, TIRAMISU, toasted sandwich, zomato, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Old Spitalfields Market

Posted on 2013-09-08 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged east london, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, old spitalfields market, Photography, photography blog, spitalfields, spitalfields market, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Black Holes

Posted on 2012-06-11 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged Celebrities, daily photo, LDP, London, old spitalfields market, paper masks, Photography, spitalfields, spitalfields market, street photography, tower hamlets | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Market

Posted on 2012-06-10 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged handbags, LDP, London Daily Photo, old spitalfields market, Photography, spitalfields market, street photography, tower hamlets, union jacks | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Spitalfields

Posted on 2012-05-15 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged LDP, London, London Daily Photo, old spitalfields market, Photography, pimps and pinups, salon, spitalfields, street photography | 2 Comments

Street Market Focus: Old Spitalfields Market (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-04-12 by tikichris

… perhaps one of the best representations of what makes London such a contradictory mess of a wonder: a fusion of traditional history and cutting edge style, of indie spirit and big brand boldness, of local flavour and global trends. … Continue reading →

Posted in London, OneTravel, Shopping, Travel | Tagged east london, London, old spitalfields market, OneTravel, Shopping, spitalfields, street market, street market focus, SUNDAY MARKET | Leave a comment

Competition Reminder: Exclusive Street Kitchen Dining Experience for Two (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-10-08 by tikichris

Competition Reminder: Exclusive Street Kitchen Dining Experience for Two Londonist, October 8, 2010 10:43 AM Today’s the last day to enter the London Restaurant Festival competition to win a free Street Kitchen Dining Experience for Two. READ MY COMPLETE POST: Competition Reminder: … Continue reading →