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#TCTalks | Episode 7 | Metaxa

Posted on 2017-12-22 by tikichris

Welcome to the seventh episode of tikichris Talks. This one features an interview with Metaxa Managing Director Stephanie Ancel and Metaxa Master Constantinos Raptis. Our conversation took place at in November at theSt James Bar of the Sofitel London St James Hotel – one of my favourite bars in London actually – and was followed by a tasting of head barman Matteo Giannuzzi’s Dragon’s Son cocktail with Metaxa 12 Stars as the key ingredient. It’s a rich mix definitely worth you seeking out for a sip. Continue reading →

Posted in Bars, Drink, Hotels, interview, London, Luxury, Podcast, Restaurants, Shopping, TCTalks, Travel, Wine | Tagged #TCTalks, BARS, cocktails, Constantinos Raptis, Dragon's Son, Drink, hotels, interview, London, luxury, Mac & Wild, Mai Tai, Matteo Giannuzzi, Metaxa, Metaxa 12 Star, Metaxa 12 Stars, Metaxa Master, Metaxa Master Contantinos Raptis, PALL MALL, restaurants, Shopping, Sofitel, Sofitel London, Sofitel London St James, St James Bar, st james's, Stephanie Ance, SW1, SW1Y 5NG, SW8 2AZ, The Balcon, tikichris talks, Travel, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

#TCTalks | Episode 7 | Metaxa

Posted on 2017-12-22 by tikichris

Welcome to the seventh episode of my tikichris Talks podcast. This one features an interview with Metaxa Managing Director Stephanie Ancel and Metaxa Master Constantinos Raptis. Our conversation took place at in November at the St James Bar of the Sofitel London St James Hotel – one of my favourite bars in London actually – and was followed by a tasting of head barman Matteo Giannuzzi’s Dragon’s Son cocktail with Metaxa 12 Stars as the key ingredient. It’s a rich mix definitely worth you seeking out for a sip. But what is Metaxa? It’s an old-aged spirit from the Greek island of Samos. I love the stuff but reckon it’s best to allow Stephanie and Constantinos describe it. Continue reading →

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Best London Cocktails of 2017

Posted on 2017-12-19 by tikichris

My quest for the Best of 2017 slurps on with sips of the city’s most interesting and delicious cocktails. Continue reading →

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Best London Bars and Pubs of 2017

Posted on 2017-12-17 by tikichris

Having a drink in London is still a fine way to spend time. Here’s my take on the finest places to do so. Continue reading →

Posted in Bars, Beer, Best of 2017, Best of the Best, Coffee, Drink, Food, Hotels, London, Luxury, Pubs, Restaurants, Travel, Wine | Tagged Bar Douro, Bar Termini, BARS, beer, Best Bars in London, Best of 2017, Best of the Best, CAFES, Chef Michel Roux Jr, cocktails, coffee, Drink, Flat Iron Square, Food, gnh bar, GNH Snug Bar, Great Northern Hotel, Harry Nikolaou, hotels, king's cross, king's cross station, Langham Place, London, London Langham, luxury, marco arrigo, marylebone, Matteo Giannuzzi, MICHEL ROUX JR, N1, N1C 4TB, nug Bar, OLD COMPTON STREET, PALL MALL, Pancras Road, Plum & Spilt Milk, pubs, restaurants, SE1, SE1 1TD, Sofitel, Sofitel London, Sofitel London St James, soho, south london, southwark, St James Bar, st james's, SW1, SW1Y 5NG, The Balcon, The London Langham, The Wigmore, The Wigmore at The Langham, TONY CONIGLIARO, Travel, Union Street, W1, W1B 3DE, W1D 5JE, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

New Summer Cocktails at St James Bar, The Balcon, Sofitel London St James

Posted on 2017-05-14 by tikichris

St James Bar at The Balcon (inside the Sofitel London St James) has recently launched a new Spring/Summer Collection of cocktails. Continue reading →

Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, Hotels, London, Luxury, Restaurants | Tagged Balcon, BARS, cocktails, Drink, Food, hotels, London, luxury, New Summer Cocktails at St James Bar, PALL MALL, restaurants, reviews, Sofitel, Sofitel London St James, SW1Y 5NG, The Balcon, Waterloo Place, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Best London Restaurants of 2016

Posted on 2016-12-15 by tikichris

The London Dining scene of 2016 seemed markedly better that that of the past couple of years before it. But maybe that’s more reflective of me and my reasons and opportunities to eat out. Continue reading →

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Wiener Demeanour: Cafes, Restaurants, and Bars

Posted on 2016-04-18 by tikichris

I had a delicious time in Vienna – a city that perhaps more than any other best exemplifies European café culture and presents visitors with a delectable array of food and drink options ranging from down-to-earth comforts to upscale innovations. … Continue reading →

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Uncannily Great Dining at The Balcon, Sofitel St James Hotel

Posted on 2016-03-26 by tikichris

All the right points were hit seemingly with prescience during my recent dinner at the Sofitel St James Hotel’s Balcon resulting in one of the better restaurant experiences of my year thus far. Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Hotels, London, Luxury, Restaurants, Wine | Tagged Balcon, Chef Matt Greenwood, Drink, Food, hotels, London, luxury, PALL MALL, regent street, restaurants, reviews, Sofitel, Sofitel St James Hotel, st james's, SW1, SW1Y 5NG, The Balcon, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Dammann Frères Teas at the Sofitel London St James’s Rose Lounge (espressoCrazy)

Posted on 2015-05-13 by tikichris

Man cannot live on coffee alone. And as much as I tried (often succeeded) in doing so, I must admit it’s nice to have a cup of something else every once in a while. Horses for courses and all that … Continue reading →

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La Vie en Rose Afternoon Tea at the Sofitel London St James

Posted on 2015-05-06 by tikichris

On now and running throughout May is a new floral-inspired La Vie en Rose afternoon tea at the Rose Lounge at the Sofitel London St James hotel. I got a taste of this limited run luxury a couple of weeks back and very much enjoyed it. Here’s a waft of what made it such a treat for me. Continue reading →