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Jose Pizarro | All Consumed Episode 3 | #TCTalks Episode 36

For this episode of tikichris Talks I’m sharing the third and episode of All Consumed, a podcast that I coproduce with fellow food, drink and travel writer Neil Davey. It features an in depth discussion with Chef Jose Pizarro. Continue reading

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Jose Pizarro | All Consumed Episode 3 | #TCTalks Episode 36

For this episode of tikichris Talks I’m sharing the third and episode of All Consumed, a podcast that I coproduce with fellow food, drink and travel writer Neil Davey. It features an in depth discussion with Chef Jose Pizarro. Continue reading

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Up In My Grill at The King & Co

What started as affordable, flavoursome steaks has now morphed into a wide menu of burgers, crispy lamb belly, aubergine parma mess and short rib. And because old habits die hard, I did try all of the dishes that Up In My Grill will be serving during the two-month residency at The King & Co. Continue reading

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Must Try Iconic Foods From Around The World

Have you ever dreamt of tasting scrumptious food while sitting in the cafe with a breathtaking view? We know where to find this beauty. This mouth-watering article will help you choose the destination for the next food tour. What can … Continue reading

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OSH Restaurant, Beauchamp Place, Knightsbridge

Newly opened OSH Restaurant in Knightsbridge presents a cosmopolitan take on Uzbek tastes. Continue reading

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Afroditi Krassa | #TCTalks Episode 34

For episode 34 of tikichris Talks I sit down with hospitality designer Afroditi Krassa for a conversation in her studio about how she got her start in design and her work helping restaurant groups such as Itsu and Dishoom achieve huge success. Continue reading

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Afroditi Krassa | #TCTalks Episode 34

For episode 34 of tikichris Talks I sit down with hospitality designer Afroditi Krassa for a conversation in her studio about how she got her start in design and her work helping restaurant groups such as Itsu and Dishoom achieve huge success. Continue reading

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Christine Smallwood Has an Appetite for Italy | #TCTalks Episode 33

Here’s an interview with author and fellow Italian food lover, Christine Smallwood. During our conversation for episode 33 of tikichris Talks, Christine and I talk about her Appetite for Italy series of books and what makes the country such a fantastic place to eat, drink and explore. Continue reading

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Christine Smallwood Has an Appetite for Italy | #TCTalks Episode 33

Here’s an interview with author and fellow Italian food lover, Christine Smallwood. During our conversation for episode 33 of tikichris Talks, Christine and I talk about her Appetite for Italy series of books and what makes the country such a fantastic place to eat, drink and explore. Continue reading

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The American Bar at the Stafford London Hotel

Classy cocktails and a mighty burger were hallmarks of my al fresco dine at The Stafford London Hotel’s historic American Bar. Continue reading

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Bottles Wine Bar at Old Spitalfields Market

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

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Must Eat Honolulu: Where to Dine When You’re in Paradise (Going Places)

Here’s our look at some of the islands’ most authentic grinds and the Honolulu restaurants and other establishments that do these treats the most onolicious justice. Continue reading

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SeasonaliTea at The Langham London

With the launch of The Langham London’s SeasonaliTea, Executive Pastry Chef Andrew Gravett presents a fresh approach to the afternoon tea. Continue reading

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Unexpected Texas: How to Get the Best of Your San Antonio Holiday (Metro)

The seventh biggest city in the US and second largest in Texas, San Antonio is as hip to current trends as any urban centre. Continue reading

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V For Launches at The Old Truman Brewery

From vegan cocktails, to vegan fried chicken, V For is a series of events not to be missed. The vegan lifestyle event is anticipated to bring in over 2,000 visitors to The Old Truman Brewery. Expect food, drinks, music and events. Continue reading

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Cocktails in the City London: Summer Edition | Bedford Square, 3-4 August

Cocktails in the City offers an intoxicatingly convenient opportunity to experience 25 of London’s most innovative cocktail bars all within sipping distance of each other, for the UK’s largest festival of bars in a leafy outdoor setting. Continue reading

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Cinnamon Kitchen Oxford

A day out in Oxford was an excellent excuse to dip in to recently opened Cinnamon Kitchen up on the roof at the Westgate shopping centre. Continue reading

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The Ultimate Sri Lankan Supper Club | Girl Travels World + The Coconut Tree

The Ultimate Sri Lankan Supper Club was a collaborative effort between Demi Perera (a London blogger of Sri Lankan heritage) and The Coconut Tree (a Sri Lankan restaurant in Oxford). I was fortunate to be among those seated at this invitation-only feast earlier in the month. Continue reading

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HipChips, a Review

With the end of the school year, my children insisted on an end of the year treat. Where did they want to go? HipChips, a quirky eatery, situated on Old Compton Street in Soho! Continue reading

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Best of the Fests | Port Eliot Festival, Cornwall

Summertime Britain is a food lovers’ paradise, with dozens of festivals, fairs and other tasty offerings where food and cooking take centre stage. That’s certainly true at the Port Eliot Festival in Cornwall. Continue reading

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#MenabreaMaestro Class with Jay Rayner

A “craft of column-writing” masterclass with the Observer’s (in)famous restaurant critic, Jay Rayner, was a fun and insight outing. Continue reading

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Made in Jamaica, Enjoyed in Brixton

It’s no secret I’m a fan of rum nor that I’m partial to ones from Jamaica. So when the folks at Campari UK invited me along for a tasting of their rum portfolio at rumspirational venues across Brixton, I was keen to accept. Continue reading

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The Elephant’s Head, Clapton

The Elephant’s Head in Hackney does crafty cocktails and great pub grub in a moody, Victorian setting. Continue reading

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Pomona’s Serves California Cool from Notting Hill Kitchen

Pomona’s in Notting Hill looks across the proverbial pond (and ‘flyover’ country) to land its culinary sights on Californian shores for inspiration. Continue reading

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Guest Post by Chris Osburn (Clementine Communications)

The team at Clementine Communications recently got in touch inviting me to submit a guest post about current trends in the food and drinks industry. I was happy to oblige and share some thoughts. Continue reading

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Modern Middle Eastern for Kosher Cravings at Delicatessen in Hampstead

Executive Chef Or Golan (ex-Ottolenghi Belgravia) does a bang up job serving a mix of full flavoured Middle Eastern dishes with ingenuity and flair at Delicatessen in Hampstead. Continue reading

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Must-Eat Montreal: The Foods You Should Eat & Where to Find Them (Going Places)

Mix the appetite of a lumberjack with the sophisticated palate of a French chef and you’ll have a pretty good approximation of what goes into making Montreal one of the yummiest cities in North America. Continue reading

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Berlin | Best of the Wurst | Index

Whether you’re looking for a cheap meat feast, an organic indulgence, or a plant-based power snack – there’s a currywurst in Berlin for you! Continue reading

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Authentic, Local and Not Currywurst | Berlin | Best of the Wurst

Among my favourite non-currywurst dining experiences were two that were just as authentically Berliner and equally inexpensive and tasty: Bäckerei & Konditorei Waldtraut Balzer and Mustafa’s Gemüse Kebap. Continue reading

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake at Carioca Brixton

A recently weekend brunch visit to Carioca in Brixton was not my first. And I’m please to report the food is still tasty and portions still generous at this quaint Market Row eatery. But it was my first time to have slice of the chocolate peanut butter cheesecake. And – wow – that was a sumptuous and texturally magnificent end to a meal. Continue reading

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Curry at the Wall | Berlin | Best of the Wurst

A vegan dinner at Curry at the Wall turned out to be a suitable substitute to the rest of the street meat on offer in Berlin. Continue reading

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Konnopke’s Imbiss | Berlin | Best of the Wurst

Set beneath an elevated U-Bahn track, this East Berlin takeaway has been serving affordable street food with a kick since 1930. Continue reading

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Witty’s Currywurst | Berlin | Best of the Wurst

Organic currywurst? That’s the offer at Witty’s, the first organic snack bar in Germany. Continue reading

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Curry 36 | Berlin | Best of the Wurst

First stop on my currywurst crusade is Kreuzberg street food institution: Curry 36. Continue reading

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Berlin | Best of the Wurst

Best of the wurst? It’s gotta be in Berlin! So let me share with you the tastiest recs for that most quintessential of Berliner street food: currywurst. Continue reading

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