Tag Archives: Smithfield Market

New BBQ Menu at St Bart’s Brewery

Posted on 2017-04-15 by tikichris

St Bart’s Brewery has launched a meaty new “barbecue soul food” menu (not such a bad idea for a pub situated across the street from Smithfield Market). Part of the Hush Heath Estate group, the pub uses apple wood from its Kent estate to smoke and cook a range of fresh and sustainably sourced British meat, fish and vegetables. Continue reading →

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New Chef at Bird of Smithfield

Posted on 2017-02-25 by tikichris

Bird of Smithfield is the same great restaurant set in a five-storey townhouse with rooftop bar across from Smithfield Market as it has been since launching in 2013 – just now with a new Head Chef, Tommy Boland. Continue reading →

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Ask for Janice

Posted on 2015-08-09 by tikichris

This casual bar and restaurant is a welcome addition to the cluster of food and drink options around Smithfield Market. I loved sipping my Beast of Bourbon cocktail (Woodford Reserve, sweet vermouth, crème de mure, £9). The stout salt squid (£8) was pretty yummy too as was most everything else I nibbled. I wasn’t too sure about my grenadine-y seasonal pickles (£3) though. Continue reading →

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Afternoon Tea with a Difference with Bird of Smithfield and Veuve Clicquot

Posted on 2015-08-04 by tikichris

In celebration of Afternoon Tea Week – Monday the 10th to Saturday the 15th of August – Bird will be offering guests sandwiches with a twist, classic scones and yummy cakes – all served alongside “The Earl of Veuve” cocktails (Veuve Clicquot Rich infused with delicate Earl Grey leaves). Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: West Smithfield

Posted on 2014-06-11 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged EC1, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, smithfield, Smithfield Market, street photography, west smithfield, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

A Beefy Visit to Smithfield Market with Tom Hixson & Co (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2013-04-24 by tikichris

There’s a good chance that if you’ve recently enjoyed a cut of USDA Prime beef at a London steakhouse or cut into a sumptuous mound of bife de lomo at one of this town’s many Argentine restaurants, your steak found its way to your plate via Tom Hixson & Co of Smithfield Market. Continue reading →

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A Meaty Review of Smithfield’s Grill on the Market

Posted on 2013-01-08 by tikichris

y rib eye was cooked perfectly as I’d requested (medium rare) and was actually one of the better chunks of meat I’ve had in quite a long while. I was completely satisfied with every last bite of it. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Yesterday and Today

Posted on 2012-09-25 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged beef, bull, cattle, city of london, Clerkenwell, cow, EC1, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, meat, Photography, smithfield, Smithfield Market, street photography, wings | Leave a comment

What’s for Lunch? Morgan M Barbican (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-03-06 by tikichris

What’s for Lunch? Morgan M Barbican Londonist, March 6, 2012 at 11:30 am Do people still power lunch? If so, they’d be wise to do it at Morgan M. Located across from Smithfield Market and skirting the rim of the … Continue reading →

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Morgan M? Mmm! – Meunier’s New Bistro Reviewed (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2012-02-11 by tikichris

Morgan M? Mmm! – Meunier’s New Bistro Reviewed Great British Chefs, February 11, 2012 If you want to splash out for Valentine’s Day but your budget doesn’t stretch to full Michelin star dining, why not try the next best thing … Continue reading →

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New Restaurant Review: Bistro du Vin, Clerkenwell (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-06-01 by tikichris

New Restaurant Review: Bistro du Vin, Clerkenwell
The Smithfield Market restaurant scene just got more French and meaty. Londonist reviews the new St John Street restaurant, Bistro du Vin. Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Wine | Tagged BISTRO, BISTRO DU VIN, Clerkenwell, cocktails, EC1, EC1M 4AY, HOTEL DU VIN, London, Londonist, new restaurant review, Smithfield Market, st john street, STEAK TARTARE, wine | 1 Comment

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 →