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What to Eat and Drink in Hiroshima, Japan (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2019-02-04 by tikichris

Wrapping up my time in Kobe, I hopped onto the Shinkansen (bullet train) en route to the other city on my Japanese agenda: Hiroshima. Here I divided my time between the city centre and Miyajima, a small island a few miles offshore … Continue reading →

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What to Eat in Kobe, Japan (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2019-01-12 by tikichris

A week in Japan’s western inland sea region of Setouchi was a tasty tour of highly anticipated indulgences and unexpectedly delicious surprises. My days were split between two cities, Kobe and Hiroshima, with short trips to their outskirts and nearby countryside. To say I ate well would be an understatement. Continue reading →

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Adam Rawson’s #Rawmen Pop-Up Ramen Bar

Posted on 2017-04-22 by tikichris

No noodling around here, Adam Rawson is back at Borough Wines & Beers’ Brewery Below with a “Rawmen” pop-up ramen bar. Continue reading →

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Sakura: Adam Rawson Japanese Pop-Up at Borough Wines & Beers

Posted on 2017-03-19 by tikichris

Sakura refers to the celebration of cherry blossoms in Japan. It’s also the name of a pop-up at the Essex Road outlet of Borough Wines & Beers featuring an outstanding assortment of dishes by Chef Adam Rawson paired with sake, beer, wine and cocktails – and like Japan’s famous cherry blossoms, this beautiful opportunity will be gone before you know it. Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve Dinner at Nobu London

Posted on 2014-01-14 by tikichris

What a way to end (and start) a year! The seven course New Year’s Eve 2013 dinner and wine menu at Nobu London at the Metropolitan Hotel ended the year on a delectable note and set high the bar for restaurant experiences for the months to come. Check it out … Continue reading →

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Drink in Knowing Style at London’s Hakkasan and Sake No Hana (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013-07-15 by tikichris

Beyond the fabulous settings and fantastic food, two of the Hakkasan Group’s best Asian fine dining restaurants in London will run a new series of cocktail and spirit masterclasses this summer. Read my complete post at the OneTravel blog.

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Take a Sake Masterclass at Sake No Hana, St James’s Street

Posted on 2013-06-28 by tikichris

Modern Japanese restaurant, Sake No Hana, is to launch an Introduction to Sake masterclass in July. I participated in a press preview of the class the other night and discovered that there’s a lot to learn about Japan’s celebrated rice … Continue reading →

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Japanese #SoupSearch Day Four: Kyoto

Posted on 2012-11-02 by tikichris

I spent last week exploring Japan in search of the next great flavour for Ainsley Harriott’s World Kitchen range of soups. What a fantastic opportunity! Japan has been one of my dream destinations ever since I was a kid learning the importance … Continue reading →

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Guru Event: Akashi-Tai Sake and Shochu Cocktails and Japanese Tapas at Tsuru (Qype does London)

Posted on 2009-11-03 by tikichris

Guru Event: Akashi-Tai Sake and Shochu Cocktails and Japanese Tapas at Tsuru Qype does London, November 3rd 2009 A fun crew of friendly Qypers, lots of delicious food and a sneak peek at a new winter cocktail menu – now, … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants | Tagged akashi-tai, cocktails, ippin ryouri, japanese restaurant, japanese tapas, London, Qype, Qype Does London, sake, sake cocktails, shochu, tsuru | Leave a comment

Upcoming Guru Event: Sake Cocktails and Ippin Ryouri (Japanese Tapas) at Tsuru (Qype does London)

Posted on 2009-10-27 by tikichris

Upcoming Guru Event: Sake Cocktails and Ippin Ryouri (Japanese Tapas) at Tsuru Qype does London, October 27th 2009 I’m more than pleased to announce this upcoming free Qype event at one of my favourite Japanese restaurants, Tsuru. Starting at 6.30pm … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget the Shochu! Hanami/Cherry Blossom Festival Reminder (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-04-15 by tikichris

Don’t Forget the Shochu! Hanami/Cherry Blossom Festival Reminder Londonist, April 15, 2009 10:25 AM Just a quick word to remind folks that from today until the 25th of May, Akashi-Tai Sake Brewery, along with a number of London-based Japanese restaurants, … Continue reading →

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(P)review: Hanami/Cherry Blossom Festival Sake and Food Pairings (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-04-09 by tikichris

(P)review: Hanami/Cherry Blossom Festival Sake and Food Pairings Londonist, April 9, 2009 8:30 PM Sake lovers and Japanese cuisine fanatics, London’s first Hanami gives us reason to rejoice! Sushi novices and shochu noobs, the 15th of April to the 25th … Continue reading →