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New Bar and Restaurant Review: The Parlour (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-10-27 by tikichris

New Bar and Restaurant Review: The Parlour Londonist, October 27, 2009 11:57 AM Here’s another bonus for Canary Wharfers: a halfway decent place to grab a bite to eat or to mingle over some drinks. Brought to you by the … Continue reading →

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London Blend: Comptoir Gascon (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-10-27 by tikichris

London Blend: Comptoir Gascon Londonist, October 26, 2009 9:31 AM Comptoir Gascon is probably more famed for its ultra-lux lunch menu and provisions. But the home of the £14 “Signature” duck burger (which – with pan fried foie gras – … Continue reading →

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Review: Affordable Art Fair 2009 (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-10-22 by tikichris

Review: Affordable Art Fair 2009 Londonist, October 22, 2009 4:46 PM If you’ve been to AAF in the past, expect more of the same. The good news is that means at least a handful of top notch London galleries are … Continue reading →

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Malaysian Restaurant Review: Suka at the Sanderson Hotel (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-10-19 by tikichris

Malaysian Restaurant Review: Suka at the Sanderson Hotel Londonist, October 19, 2009 9:54 PM Spiced watermelon salad: cubes of watermelon with chili, peanuts, spring onion and hoysin sauce. That’s just the sort of cutting edge cuisine featured on the menu … Continue reading →

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Wine Review: Autumn Press Tasting at Berry Bros & Rudd Autumn Press Tasting (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-10-16 by tikichris

Wine Review: Autumn Press Tasting Berry Bros & Rudd Autumn Press Tasting Londonist, October 16, 2009 3:21 PM Hey, Londonist never misses a chance to use a spittoon in polite company and yesterday’s press tasting of autumnal selections at Berry … Continue reading →

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Early Preview: London’s Frieze Art Fair 2009 (Juxtapoz)

Posted on 2009-10-14 by tikichris

Early Preview: London’s Frieze Art Fair 2009 Juxtapoz, Wednesday, 14 October 2009 It’s that time of year again: Art Fair time! “This year’s Frieze Art Fair was bigger and bolder than in year’s past. Three hours of press pass previewing … Continue reading →

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Art Fair Preview: Frieze Art Fair 2009 (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-10-14 by tikichris

Art Fair Preview: Frieze Art Fair 2009 Londonist, October 14, 2009 4:45 PM However wiped out all that ogling at art made us, we were still able to pick out a few highlights worth recommending. Represented by The Third Line … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Week Review: Chocolate Tasting Menu at Time & Space (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-10-13 by tikichris

Chocolate Week Review: Chocolate Tasting Menu at Time & Space Londonist, October 13, 2009 4:43 PM During our visit to Time & Space Restaurant, Cafe & Bar at the Royal Institution, it occurred to us that Time & Space was … Continue reading →

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Review: The Restaurant at St Paul’s Cathedral (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-10-10 by tikichris

Review: The Restaurant at St Paul’s Cathedral Londonist, October 10, 2009 12:31 PM Open now for a couple of months, the Restaurant at St Paul’s Cathedral brings fine British dining in a tasteful setting to the crypt of one of … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Week Preview: Chocolate Afternoon Tea at the Landmark London (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-10-09 by tikichris

Chocolate Week Preview: Chocolate Afternoon Tea at the Landmark London Londonist, October 9, 2009 5:37 PM Among the many yum-yum offerings associated with this year’sChocolate Week is one particularly gorgeous afternoon tea in the gorgeous Winter Garden at the Landmark … Continue reading →

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L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele (Qype does London)

Posted on 2009-10-09 by tikichris

L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele Qype does London, October 9th 2009 Da Michele is one of those if-you-only-have-time-for-one-meal-make-it-here sorts of places. It’s a bit of a tourist destination and queues are to be expected (especially at lunch on a Saturday). Still, … Continue reading →

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New Restaurant Review: Food Secret (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-10-08 by tikichris

New Restaurant Review: Food Secret Londonist, October 8, 2009 2:22 PM Newbie Soho eatery, Food Secret, invited Londonist along to a lunchtime press event yesterday allowing us to have a go at their “bold new concept in fast food.” After … Continue reading →

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French Brasserie Review: Brasserie St Jacques (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-09-28 by tikichris

French Brasserie Review: Brasserie St Jacques Londonist, September 28, 2009 3:10 PM Located on tony St James’s Street, Brasserie St Jacques offers an upscale but (smart) casual Parisian dining experience not so easily happened upon in London. Among the many … Continue reading →

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Ice Cream Preview: Icecreamists Launch at Selfridges (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-09-01 by tikichris

Ice Cream Preview: Icecreamists Launch at Selfridges Londonist, September 1, 2009 11:50 AM Taking inspiration from Voltaire’s quote, “Ice cream is equisite.  What a shame it isn’t illegal,” the so-called Icecreamists “subversive new ice cream brand” is to launch a … Continue reading →

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