Tag Archives: SE1
Spanish Olives Recipes from Jose Pizarro
London’s favourite Spanish chef, Jose Pizzaro, has teamed up with Olives from Spain to create a a series of traditional Spanish recipes. Continue reading
The Coal Shed, One Tower Bridge
With a “meat, fish, fire” mantra, The Coal Shed at One Tower Bridge aims to source native British breeds from small family run farms for its beef as well as sustainably and ethically caught fish and seafood from England’s south coast to fill its menu of big flavour, big portion dishes. Continue reading
Mandela: The Official Exhibition, 26 Leake Street, Waterloo
Mandela: The Official Exhibition premieres today (Friday 8 February) at 26 Leake Street next to Waterloo Station. The show invites visitors on a personal journey through the life and times of one of the world’s most recognised and admired activists and political leaders and celebrating his legacy. Continue reading
Roasting Plant Brings Javabot (and Great Tasting Coffee) to London Bridge
New York-based Roasting Plant Coffee opened its first roastery/cafe in London this week, bringing with it Javabot – an automated roasting system and sleek piece of cafe-theatre kit. Continue reading
Talking about Indonesian Food and More with Chef Budiono Bin Sukim | #TCTalks 59
For the 59th episode of tikichris Talks, I have a coffee with Indonesian born chef, Budiono Bin Sukim. During our friendly conversation at a cafe in Waterloo, Chef Budi and I talk about his work as Executive Sous Chef at … Continue reading
Talking about Indonesian Food and More with Chef Budiono Bin Sukim | #TCTalks 59
For the 59th episode of tikichris Talks, I have a coffee with Indonesian born chef, Budiono Bin Sukim. Continue reading
2001: A Space Odyssey LIVE at Royal Festival Hall
1968— Fifty years ago— was a landmark year for movies, the release year for a massive feast of films now considered classics: Oliver, the Odd Couple, Funny Girl, Yellow Submarine, Chitty-Chitty Bang-Bang, Rosemary’s Baby and 2001: A Space Odyssey, to name a handful. Expect plenty of Golden Anniversary screenings, fan events and limited-edition merchandise for each in the coming months. Continue reading
An Evening of Meat at The Vaults
It’s not often I’m handed a scoop of chicken liver atop a savoury cone and watched as I take each bite. I don’t know whether to stare back at her, or if she wants me to smile and look away. She’s about two inches from my face and can hear the crunch as I bite through the cone despite the thumping music. We’re doing a dance, but I’m not dancing. Continue reading
London Bridge Quarter / Bermondsey High Street Properties for Sale at Deep Discount
The properties (all part of one development) have been built to a high standard and are perfectly placed within walking distance of Bermondsey High Street, Borough Market, and The City – and within 600 metres of London Bridge. Continue reading
Preview: Children are Stinky at Underbelly Festival
Acrobatics coupled with highbrow toilet humour? I’m in and very much looking forward to checking out Children are Stinky at Underbelly Festival. Continue reading
The Table Café, Southwark Street
A casual air and a commitment to seasonal and sustainable food made my meal at The Table Café a pleasant night out. Continue reading
Five Years in London for Gelateria 3Bis
Half a decade strong here in London, Gelateria 3Bis has a 30 year history in Rimini. I dropped by the artisanal gelato maker’s London outpost recently for its birthday party (both London and Rimini openings share the same 10th of May date). Continue reading
Visiting Borough Market with Le Cordon Bleu’s Chef Emil Minev
Experiencing Borough Market with Le Cordon Bleu’s Culinary Arts Director, Chef Emil Minev, was a real eye opener – and a definite palate pleaser! Continue reading
Free Tacos | Old El Paso #MiniMexican Pop-Up at Gabriel’s Wharf
To celebrate the launch of Mini Stand N Stuff Tortillas, Old El Paso is giving away free tacos at a two-day pop-up on the Thames near Gabriel’s Wharf. Continue reading
Review: Magic & Mixology at The Vaults
So yeah, maybe I was a cocktail or two into my evening. Still, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing and even the most sober of eyes would not be able to work out the illusions and tricks presented up close and in front of small audiences during the hour set of Magic & Mixology at The Vaults. Continue reading
Sunset at the Villa Thalia at Dorfman Theatre, National Theatre
Arty, middle class Charlotte (Pippa Nixon) from London and charismatic American – and CIA operative – Harvey (Ben Miles) are frenemies to the highest degree. There’s instant affinity and sometimes even smouldering attraction between them but also deep-seated belief on both sides that one completely misunderstands the other and that the other is absolutely wrong about how the world spins on its geopolitical axis. Continue reading
Good Stuff #55 | Southbank Centre Food Market
This latest list of good stuff is filled with street eats enjoyed during a forage through Southbank Centre Food Market, which celebrated its one year anniversary last Friday. Continue reading
Brasserie Blanc Southbank
Brasserie Blanc Southbank has reopened with a new spiffy new look. I liked what I saw (and tasted) during my recent snoop. Continue reading
London Eye Goes Wonka for Easter
The London Eye offers a taste of pure imagination this Easter by partnering with the West End hit musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for an immersive experience for families. Continue reading
Window to the World with LG OLED and Bompas & Parr
Promising “maximum picture quality and minimum power consumption,” LG reckons its new OLED TV is a game changer. Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Borough Market
From Field to Mouth: The British Museum of Food opens in Borough Market
Recently opened to the public, the British Museum of Food is an interesting take on British culture from the perspective of what we eat. For the first time in world history, a stunning set of exhibits has been curated to introduce the evolution of how people understand and relate to their food, what part it plays in daily life, and how it is made. Part science museum, part art gallery, and part history tour, it gives guests an interactive seat at the table, inviting them to listen, touch, and yes – taste the exhibits. Continue reading
Win a Limited Edition Bottle of Absolut Vodka #ElectrikLondon
Absolut has launched its latest limited edition bottle: Absolut Electrik. The metallic range – available in blue and silver – evokes a feeling of energy capable of turning any night electric. The launch continues the Absolut Nights mission to transform the night by infusing it with creativity. Here in London that creativity will be felt in an upcoming event at Bankside Vaults, Blackfriars, SE1 9UF. Want to win your own ultra sleek Electrik bottle or attend the upcoming Electrik event? Continue reading
Waffle On at The Watch House
Waffle On at The Watch House is an evening kitchen takeover that, as far as I know, is an indefinite collaboration. Still, I’d recommend heading over ASAP because Waffle On’s buttermilk waffles are delish and The Watch House is comfortably cosy café whether you’re craving waffles or not. Continue reading