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Game Season Menus at Some of London’s Top Restaurants (CheapOair)

British game season has begun and even if you’re planning a city-only visit to London, you can get in on all the delicious action … if you know where to dine. Here’s the low down on a few London restaurants with special … Continue reading

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2013 Zagat Guide to London Restaurants Out Now (CheapOair)

The 2013 Zagat Guide to London Restaurants is out now. With nearly 2,000 restaurants rated and reviewed by a record 9,583 surveyors, the 2013 guide is Zagat’s most comprehensive survey of the London dining scene to date. Read my complete … Continue reading

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2013 Zagat Guide to London Restaurants Out Now

The 2013 Zagat Guide to London Restaurants is out now. With nearly 2,000 restaurants rated and reviewed by a record 9,583 surveyors, the 2013 guide is Zagat’s most comprehensive survey of the London dining scene to date. Survey participants sampled … Continue reading

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London “Supperheroes” Unite for a Good Cause (OneTravel)

Supper clubs are as trendy and topical as anything in London at the moment, and for the next couple of months, they’re not only a fun way to meet people and have a great meal, but also a great opportunity … Continue reading

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Some of London’s Best Terraced Restaurants and Bars (OneTravel)

There’s still a bit of summer left and when the weather’s nice, dining al fresco or having a drink in the great urban outdoors feels great and offers a delectable opportunity to people watch. Here’s a list of some of … Continue reading

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New Restaurant Review: Tommi’s Burger Joint, Marylebone Lane

Yep, more burgers for London. These latest come compliments of Icelandic entrepreneur Tomas Tómasson, who has launched nearly 20 restaurants and hotels (including the Hard Rock Cafe) back in his native Iceland and reckons now is the time to expand … Continue reading

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La Patagonia: Bife de Lomo Love in Camden

If you like your steaks bloody and your Malbec bloodier, this is the place for you. Beef is top quality; I loved my mega-chunk o’ bife de lomo (200g of Argentine fillet – £21). And, the handmade chorizos a la pomarola (£4.50) rock. During my visit last week, a glass of the punchy house Malbec (£4.50) – Colonia, Finca la Colonia, Bodegas Norton – seemed to size up both the home made sausages and my fillet perfectly. Continue reading

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Five Great New Local Joints in East London (OneTravel)

All eyes seem to be on the London 2012 Games at the moment. But beyond the Olympic Stadium and the admittedly very exciting Olympic hoopla, some more locally based achievements of the foodie variety are taking place which hopefully after this historic … Continue reading

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Coming Soon to Moorgate: South Place Hotel

Restaurant group D&D London (owners and operators of more than 30 restaurants in London, Paris, New ork, Copenhagen and Tokyo) is opening South Place Hotel – the group’s first hotel ever – next month in the City of London. Conran … Continue reading

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Bermondsey Street Eats! (CheapOair)

It’s not a terribly long street, but it is one of London’s yummiest and these days is ranked among this city’s most celebrated thoroughfares. Read my complete post at the CheapOair blog.

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Win a Free Gourmet Picnic Hamper from Drake & Morgan

Drake & Morgan bar and restaurant group has launched a couple of new “Britnic” picnic hampers. There’s a Gourmet Picnic Hamper with bottle of wine priced at £45.95 and a Classic Strawberries & Cream Hamper (perfect for the summer sports season) … Continue reading

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Chase and Country Tails Terrace at Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor (CheapOair)

Now open to the public but only for a limited time, the Chase and Country Tails Terrace at Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor is a fun al fresco setting for a summer drink. Chase and Country Tails Terrace at Harvey Nichols … Continue reading

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Zagat’s Pick of 30 Under 30 Londoners (OneTravel)

Zagat has announced its first ever London 30 Under 30 list. Compiled by Zagat’s editorial team, the list spotlights up-and-coming chefs, managers, sommeliers and mixologists in the London area, all under the age of 30. Zagat’s Pick of 30 Under 30 Londoners OneTravel, … Continue reading

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Best of Burgundy (CheapOair)

Burgundy is a foodie heaven, a wine lover’s paradise and an ideal setting for that French countryside vacation you’ve been dreaming about. Best of Burgundy CheapOair,  14 June 2012

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Oldest Surviving East India Company Warehouse to Become Restaurant Complex

The oldest surviving warehouses built by the East India Company, are to be re-launched by restaurant group D&D London to create a modern British grill restaurant, cocktail bar, fish restaurant and specialist wine shop. Constructed between 1768 and 1771 by the … Continue reading

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An Edinburgh Brasserie Where it’s an Honour to Dine (CheapOair)

The thoughtful menu alone makes The Honours well worth a visit. However, it should be noted that the elegant art deco feel of the restaurant, along with some of the most impeccably gracious service you’ll probably ever come across in … Continue reading

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Where to Eat in Beaune, Capital of Burgundy Wine (OneTravel)

… Burgundy’s delectable regional specialties epitomize what’s great about French cuisine … and demand equally delicious wine. Here’s (a hardly exhaustive) list of some of Beaune’s best places to wine and dine in style … Where to Eat in Beaune, Capital of Burgundy … Continue reading

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Noma Comes to London … Sort of (CheapOair)

René Redzepi, head chef of Noma in Copenhagen, has announced plans to unveil “A Taste of Noma at Claridge’s” as he joins forces with London’s landmark Claridge’s hotel this summer to mark the celebrations of the London Olympics 2012. Noma … Continue reading

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London Food & Drink News: 3 May 2012 (Londonist)

Food and booze news for London … London Food & Drink News: 3 May 2012 Londonist , 3 May 2012

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London Food & Drink News: 19 April 2012 (Londonist)

Foodie things to eat and do in London … London Food & Drink News: 19 April 2012 Londonist, 19 April 2012 Photo/pollyblue

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London Food & Drink News: 12 April 2012 (Londonist)

Food you can eat with just your hands – and quirky ways to market it. London Food & Drink News: 12 April 2012 Londonist, 12 April 2012

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London’s Most Entertaining Loos (OneTravel)

When ya gotta go ya gotta go. And when you do, it’s nice to know someone took the time and made the effort to have your experience be a little more entertaining than usual. Here’s a list of some of London’s most … Continue reading

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A Hands-On Twofer with Cabana and Union Jacks

I attended a blogger event a couple of nights ago hosted by two of Central St Giles eateries, Cabana Brasilian Barbeque and Union Jacks. It was cool to see two restaurants literally only steps away from each other coming together … Continue reading

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Taste of London Foodie Fest Returns for a 9th Summer of Yum (OneTravel)

Already a red letter date on foodie calendars, the Taste of London 2012 promises to be bigger and yummier than in years past. Taste of London Foodie Fest Returns for a 9th Summer of Yum OneTravel, 30 March 2012

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London Food & Drink News: 15 March 2012 (Londonist)

London Food & Drink News: 15 March 2012 Londonist, March 15, 2012 Taste of London tix on sale, a new pub for Barbican and more food and drink news. READ MY COMPLETE POST: London Food & Drink News: 15 March … Continue reading

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Where’s the Beef? (CheapOair)

Where’s the Beef? CheapOair, March 15, 2012 Here’s a short and savoury list of a few salt beef favourites worth hitting the next time you’ve got a flight to London and visit Central London. READ MY COMPLETE POST: Where’s the Beef?

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London Food & Drink News: 8 March 2012 (Londonist)

London Food & Drink News: 8 March 2012 Londonist, March 8, 2012 at 16:00 pm Free bloody Mary with your Sunday roast at Drake & Morgan restaurants plus more London food and drink news … READ MY COMPLETE POST: London … Continue reading

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Dining around Canary Wharf (OneTravel)

Dining around Canary Wharf OneTravel, Mar 06, 2012 To help you narrow down the choices from the almost overwhelming array of Canary Wharf eats, here’s a short and sweet summary featuring four of the best. READ MY COMPLETE POST: Dining … Continue reading

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London Food & Drink News: 1 March 2012 (Londonist)

London Food & Drink News: 1 March 2012 Londonist, March  1, 2012 at 14:45 pm Intriguing bars, a new Broadway Market eatery and a few yummy ways to celebrate Holi. READ MY COMPLETE POST: London Food & Drink News: 1 March … Continue reading

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London Food & Drink News: 23 February 2012 (Londonist)

London Food & Drink News: 23 February 2012 Londonist, February 23, 2012 at 16:00 pm Bompas & Parr launch new “food explosion service for weddings” and more London-centric foodie news.  READ MY COMPLETE POST: London Food & Drink News: 23 … Continue reading

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London Food & Drink News: 16 February 2012 (Londonist)

London Food & Drink News: 16 February 2012  Londonist, February 16, 2012 at 15:00pm Cichetti, Chakra, chips, chefs and more in this week’s foodie news round up … READ MY COMPLETE POST: London Food & Drink News: 16 February 2012 

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Dining Around London’s South Kensington Station (OneTravel)

Dining Around London’s South Kensington Station OneTravel, Feb 09, 2012 No matter your budget, there’s bound to be a variety of quality options to suit your taste. However, there’s a lot of competition for you taste buds around here. Looking … Continue reading

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London Food & Drink News: 9 February 2012 (Londonist)

London Food & Drink News: 9 February 2012 Londonist, February 9, 2012 at 16:00 pm Berry boasts big wine sales, Housebites does brunch, Budvar hosts a tasting event + more London food and drink news … READ MY COMPLETE POST: … Continue reading

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London Food & Drink News: 2 February 2012 (Londonist)

London Food & Drink News: 2 February 2012 Londonist, February 2, 2012 at 16:15 pm A bubbly bubble bath that’s the “ultimate indulgence” and more in this week’s food and drink news round up … READ MY COMPLETE POST: London … Continue reading

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Good Stuff

It’s almost February. We’re well into 2012, and I’m just now getting around to post about things from before and around Christmas. Geez. If you had even half as much fun as I had the final few weeks of last … Continue reading

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