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Luca Maggiora and La Mia Mamma | #TCTalks 58
Episode 58 of tikichris Talks features an interview with hospitality entrepreneur and founder of La Mia Mamma restaurant, Luca Maggiora. Continue reading
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Luca Maggiora and La Mia Mamma | #TCTalks 58
Episode 58 of tikichris Talks features an interview with hospitality entrepreneur and founder of La Mia Mamma restaurant, Luca Maggiora. During our conversation at La Mia Mamma on the King’s Road in Chelsea, Luca and I chat about his high … Continue reading
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Posted in Food, interview, London, Luxury, Podcast, Restaurants, TCTalks, Travel
Tagged #TCTalks, chelsea, Food, interview, italian food, king's road, La Mia Mamma, London, Luca Maggiora, luxury, PODCAST, restaurants, SW3, SW3 5EL, tikichris talks, Travel, west london
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OSH Restaurant, Beauchamp Place, Knightsbridge
Newly opened OSH Restaurant in Knightsbridge presents a cosmopolitan take on Uzbek tastes. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants
Tagged beauchamp place, centra asian food, cocktails, Drink, Food, knightsbridge, London, OSH Restaurant, restaurants, reviews, SW3, SW3 1NQ, uzbek food, uzbekistani food, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Dinner at Harry’s: Living La Dolce Vita
In 1960, London moviegoers flocked to see the groundbreaking La Dolce Vita and experience Marcello Mastroianni’s search for love, happiness and ‘the sweet life’ on the exuberant streets of Rome. Nowadays one need not look further than its newly-opened namesake in Knightsbridge, Harry’s Dolce Vita restaurant. Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Coffee, Drink, Food, London, Pizza, Restaurants, Wine
Tagged bar, BARS, Basil Street, cocktails, coffee, dining, dolci, Drink, DRINKS, fine dining, Food, Harry's, harry's la dolce vita, italian, italian food, Judith Schrut, knightsbridge, LA DOLCE VITA, London, Neapolitan Flip, pasta, pizza, restaurants, reviews, seafood, SW3, SW3 1BB, TIRAMISU, wine
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Best London Ice Cream of 2017
Here’s the scoop on London’s best ice cream, soft serve and gelato! Continue reading
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Posted in Best of 2017, Best of the Best, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel
Tagged Best Ice Cream in London, Best London Ice Cream, Best of 2017, Best of the Best, Bute Street, Ceru, Cinnamon Bazaar, covent garden, Drink, fitzrovia, gelato, Greek Larder, ice cream, king's cross, London, maiden lane, N1, N1C 4AS, restaurants, Rupert Street, seven dials, Shopping, Sicilyamo, Snowflake Luxury Gelato, soft serve, soho, south kensington, south london, SW3, SW7 3EY, The Greek Larder ArtHouse, tottenham court road, Travel, Tredwell's, Tsujiri, Tsujiri Matcha House, upper st martin's lane, W1, W1D 7PD, W1T 7PQ, WC2, WC2E 7JS, WC2H 9NY, York Way
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The Admiral Codrington
Chelsea mainstay, The Admiral Codrington, is a smart pub to keep in mind for a low-key rendezvous in an upscale atmosphere. Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, London, Pubs, Restaurants
Tagged BARS, chelsea, Drink, Food, knightsbridge, Mossop Street, pub lunch, pubs, restaurants, reviews, SUNDAY LUNCH, SUNDAY ROAST, SW3, SW3 2LY, The Admiral Codrington
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Maze Grill, Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea
Another week, another chance to visit another Maze Grill in Chelsea. Or so that’s how things have shaped up here on this blog with Leila Duke’s review last week of Maze Grill Park Walk and now my own write up of another recently opened MG in Chelsea – this one on Royal Hospital Road. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Wine
Tagged chelsea, Drink, Food, Gordon Ramsay Group, London, Maze Grill, Maze Grill Royal Hospital Road, restaurant review, restaurants, review, reviews, Royal Hospital Road, SW3, SW3 4HN, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Preview: RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2015
I dropped by the show yesterday for the press/VIP preview. I skedaddled before I could get to any big game celeb and royalty spotting but managed to see most of what’s in store for the inevitable throngs of garden enthusiasts soon to swarm the gracious grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Here’s a quick look at what I enjoyed most … Continue reading
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Posted in Food, Gardening, London, Shopping
Tagged 2012 michelin stars, A Trugmaker’s Garden, chelsea, chelsea flower show, Edo Garden, Edo no Niwa, Food, Future Climate Info, gardening, gardens, Homebase, Homebase Urban Retreat Garden, Ishihara Kazuyuki Design Laboratory, Jo Thompson's, London, Morrice & Ann Innes – The Potato Story, RHS, RHS Chelsea Flower Show, RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2015, Royal Hospital Chelsea, shaun rankin, Shopping, Sub Zero & Wolf, SW3, SW3 4SL, The M&G Garden 2015 – The Retreat, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Upscale Japanese Served with Knightsbridge Panache at Nozomi
From my wisely suggested and promptly served Japanese Old Fashioned to my palate cleansing spread of homemade sorbets (ooh the pineapple!) – and all the tasty moments in between – there were so many highlights worth reporting from my luxuriant Saturday night out at Nozomi in Knightsbridge. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Luxury, Restaurants
Tagged beauchamp place, cocktails, Drink, fine dining, Food, JAPANESE CUISINE, japanese food, japanese restaurant, knightsbridge, London, luxury, Nozomi, restaurants, review, sushi, SW3, SW3 1NQ, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Win a Pair of Tickets to the bettane+desseauve Wine Experience London
The third edition of the bettane+desseauve Wine Experience London will take place 24 and 25 October at Saatchi Gallery where guests will have the chance to sample more than 400 of the best European wines on the market today. Tickets for the tasting run 30 quid a pop. But check it out! I’ve got ten pairs of tickets to share with you lucky readers. Continue reading
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Posted in Competition, Drink, Freebies, London, Shopping, Wine
Tagged bettane and desseauve, bettane+desseauve Wine Experience, bettane+desseauve Wine Experience London, chelsea, competition, contest, Drink, Duke of York’s HQ, free, free wine, freebies, king's road, London, retweet to win, saatchi gallery, Shopping, sloane square, SW3, SW3 4RY, twitter competition, win free tickets, wine, Wine Experience London, wine producers, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: Chelsea Flowers
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Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography
Tagged chelsea, chelsea flower show, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Royal Hospital, Royal Hospital Chelsea, street photography, SW3, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Handmade in Britain – Appreciating British Craftsmanship (CheapOair)
Opening the doors to the beautiful and historic Chelsea Old Town Hall for three days this May, Handmade in Britain will showcase the best of contemporary fine crafts across a range of disciplines. With innovative design to be on display … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, CheapOair, Design, Food, London, Shopping, Travel
Tagged british design, cheapoair, chelsea, chelsea old town hall, cookery school, craft, design, handmade in britain, king's road, London, London blog, pop-up, SW3, Travel, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Cookery School Pop-Up Cafe at Handmade in Britain
Just a head’s up to let you know Handmade in Britain’s “Spring Edition” is coming soon to Chelsea Old Town Hall. Of course, the event will be a fantastic showcase of contemporary fine crafts across a range of disciplines. It will … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Design, Food, London, Restaurants, Shopping
Tagged british design, chelsea, chelsea old town hall, cookery school, craft, design, handmade in britain, king's road, pop-up, SW3
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Best London Restaurants – 2013
To say I ate and drank well this year does not begin to describe how delectable 2013 was for me. Both in London and beyond, I had the pleasure of experiencing some of the best meals outside the home I’ve ever eaten. Here’s a list of the ten London restaurants I enjoyed visiting the most over the past 12 months along with a few extra honourable mentions. Keep an eye out for more posts over the coming days listings my favourite London cheap eats and pizza places, as well as the ten best restaurants I visited outside of London this year. Continue reading
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Posted in Best of 2013, Best of the Best, Drink, Food, Hotels, London, Parma, Pubs, Restaurants, Wine
Tagged 1 Hamilton Place, alvin leung, American steakhouse, BARS, BELGRAVIA, Berners Tavern, Best of 2013, Best of the Best, best restaurants of 2013, bo london, BRASSERIE, Brasserie at the Tower Hotel, charlotte street, chefs, chelsea, chinese cuisine, chinese food, chinese restaurant, chinese restaurants, chiswick, city of london, cocktails, cookbook cafe, coq d'argent, county hall, coya, devonshire road, dim sum, Drink, east london, EC2, EC2A 2DQ, EC2R 8EJ, extreme chinese, fish, Food, france, french, french cuisine, french food, french restaurant, french restaurants, GASTRO PUB, gastropub, Gillray's Steakhouse & Bar, green park, Guoman Hotels, hackney, hakkasan, HKK, hotels, hutong, hutong at the shard, hyde park corner, INTERCONTINENTAL, INTERCONTINENTAL LONDON PARK LANE, italian cuisine, italian food, italian restaurant, italian restaurants, Italy, king's road, knightsbridge, latin cuisine, latin food, latin restaurant, Latin restaurants, Lima London, London, London blog, london bridge, london bridge quarter, London Marriott, london restaurants, marriott, mayfair, michelin stars, mill street, Mozzarella & More, north london, osteria, pad thai, palm, palm 2, paris, park lane, pepenero, PERUVIAN CUISINE, peruvian food, peruvian restaurant, peruvian restaurants, pescatori, pescatori fitzrovia, piccadilly, Pont Street, pub, pubs, Quantus, RATHBONE PLACE, restaurants, SE1 9RY, seafood, shoreditch, south bank, south london, southbank, St Thomas Street, steak, steakhouse, steakhouses, street food, SW1, SW1X 9EJ, SW3, SW3 5EL, tahiti, thai food, thai restaurants, The London Edition, the only running footman, the shard, Torino, tottenham court road, tower bridge, tower hill, tower hotel, Travel, W1, W1J 3QY, W1J 7NW, W1S 2AX, W1T 1JH, W1T 7NG, W4, W4 2HD, WATERLOO, WC1, WC2, WC2B 5RU, west london, wine, wood fired oven, Worship Street, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Celebrating Edward VII’s Birthday with The King’s Ginger and Berry Bros
The level of kitsch and pretence was nearly as copious as the amount of booze in the cocktails during a recent posthumous birthday lunch for King Edward VII, with The King himself on hand to preside over the merriment. As wackily anachronistic as the celebration was, the setting could not have been more authentic or historically spot on. Of course as is so often the case with too many wonderful experiences, there had to be a hitch. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Shopping, Uncategorized, Wine
Tagged berry bros, Berry Bros & Rudd, berry brothers, cocktails, Drink, drinks blog, Edward VII, Edwardian, Edwardian London, Food, ginger liqueur, ian goodman, King Edward, London, London blog, Prince Edward, spirits, st james's, SW3, The King's Ginger, wine, wine shop, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Win a Pair of Tickets to the bettane+desseauve Wine Experience London
The second edition of the bettane+desseauve Wine Experience London will take place the last weekend of October at Saatchi Gallery where guests will have the chance to sample more than 400 of the best European wines on the market today. Tickets for the tasting run 30 quid a pop. But check it out! I’ve got eight pairs of tickets to share with you lucky readers. Continue reading
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Posted in Competition, Drink, London, Shopping, Wine
Tagged bettane and desseauve, bettane+desseauve Wine Experience, bettane+desseauve Wine Experience London, Bruno Giacosa, Château Giscours, Château Hostens Picant, chelsea, Cheval des Andes, competition, contest, Domaine des Perdrix, Dominio de Pingus, Drink, Duke of York’s HQ, Food, free, free wine, freebies, king's road, London, London blog, Masciarell, Piper-Heidsieck, retweet to win, RUINART, saatchi gallery, Shopping, sloane square, social media, SW3, SW3 4RY, Taittinger, tickets, twitter competition, win free tickets, wine blog, Wine Experience London, wine producers, wine tasting, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Sneak Peek at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2013
It’s time again for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show which this year celebrates its 100th anniversary. Got tix? Here’s a sneak peek from the VIP and press day of what you can expect. Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Celebrities, Design, Food, London, Photography, Shopping
Tagged andy burgess, Art, BBQ, beatles, big green egg, carving, Celebrities, chelsea, Chelsea Pensioners, cooking, dame helen mirren, design, drummer, fair trade, flower, flower show, flowers, Food, Garden of Magical Childhood, gardening, gardens, hats, helen mirren, herbert smith freehills, horticulture, jerry hall, joanna lumley, London, NSPCC, pachacuti, Panama hats, photographs, Photography, plants, RHS, RHS Chelsea Flower Show, ringo starr, royal horticultural society, Royal Hospital, sculpture, sneak peek, SW3, SW3 4SR, The Beatles, wateraid
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So Impressed! Mozzarella & More, King’s Road SW3
Mozzarella & More is the newest outlet (and concept) from the Made in Italy restaurant group. One part trattoria, one part mozzarella bar and one part deli, M&M is located just a couple of doors down from the original Made in Italy restaurant. It’s also the only restaurant in London producing its own mozzarella. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Wine
Tagged burrata, cheese, chelsea, italian restaurant, king's road, London, made in italy, made in italy restaurant group, mozzarella, Mozzarella & More, neapolitan, new restaurant, new restaurant review, restaurant, review, ricotta, sara corsaro, scamorza, sicilian, SW3, SW3 5EL
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Mamounia Lounge in Knightsbridge Review (CDCLifestyle)
One part Aladdin’s Cave and one part Studio 54, Mamounia Lounge in Knightsbridge is an “idyllic and glamorous setting with traditional Arabic charm.” Of course, situated essentially just across the road from Harrods, perhaps guests shouldn’t expect anything less than … Continue reading
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Posted in CDCLifestyle, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants
Tagged belly dancer, belly dancing, brompton road, CDCLifestyle, cocktails, comte des cierges, Food, knightsbridge, lounge, mamounia lounge, mamounia lounge knightsbridge, middle eastern cuisine, new restaurant review, review, shisha, SW3, SW3 1HY
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Hong Kong Eye at Saatchi Gallery, London (OneTravel)
Hong Kong Eye features more than 50 works by 18 top emerging artists from Hong Kong. It is the largest ever touring international showcase to date of Hong Kong contemporary art with the majority of work having never been shown … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, London, Travel
Tagged chelsea, chinese art, conceptual art, contemporary art, duke of york square, exhibition, gallery, hong kong, hong kong contemporary art, hong kong eye, London, preview, review, saatchi gallery, SW3, SW3 4SQ
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Hong Kong Eye at Saatchi Gallery
Swung by the press preview of Hong Kong Eye at Saatchi Gallery earlier today. Really glad I did too. Featuring more than 50 works by 18 top emerging artists from Hong Kong, this show is the largest ever touring international showcase to … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, London
Tagged adrian wong, amy cheung, chelsea, chinese art, conceptual art, contemporary art, duke of york square, exhibition, gallery, hong kong, hong kong contemporary art, hong kong eye, London, plush toys, preview, review, saatchi gallery, SW3, SW3 4SQ, tank, wooden tank
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Mamounia Lounge (Blue Tomato)
Mamounia Lounge in Knightsbridge is a rather more rococo establishment than I’m accustomed to visiting. But for a place situated across the road from Harrods and offering “an idyllic and glamorous setting with traditional Arabic charm,” I’d expect nothing less … Continue reading
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Arabic Charm and Knightsbridge Glitz at Mamounia Lounge (OneTravel)
“An idyllic and glamorous setting with a traditional Arabic charm” – Mamounia Lounge is the definition of swank. Think Aladdin’s Cave meets Studio 54. Situated essentially across the road from Harrods, perhaps guests shouldn’t expect anything less than glam. Beyond the upscale … Continue reading
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Where to Dine in Knightsbridge (OneTravel)
With Hyde Park, a wealth of museums and some of Europe’s most fashionable shops all here, knowing where to refuel in Knightsbridge could prove crucial to your London visit. Read my complete post at the OneTravel blog.
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Posted in Drink, Food, Hotels, London, OneTravel, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel
Tagged Bar Boulud, brompton road, cafe, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, fine dining, harrrods, HARVEY NICHOLS, HARVEY NICHOLS' FIFTH FLOOR, hotels, JUMEIRAH CARLTON TOWER, knightsbridge, knightsbridge restaurants, London, mamounia lounge, mamounia lounge knightsbridge, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, marcus wareing, Marcus Wareing at The Berkeley, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC STORE, OneTravel, restaurants, review, Rib Room, SW3, The Berkeley
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Mamounia Lounge: Middle Eastern Cuisine with Arabic Charm and Knightsbridge Glitz
Mamounia Lounge in Knightsbridge is a rather more rococo establishment than I’m accustomed to visiting. But for a place situated across the road from Harrods and offering “an idyllic and glamorous setting with a traditional Arabic charm,” I expected nothing … Continue reading
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FREE FRAE Frozen Yogurt Today in Chelsea
From 2pm to 10pm today (Thursday 26 April) FRAE is giving away free frozen yogurt at its Chelsea shop (130 King’s Road, SW3 4TR). To get your freebie fro-yo with two toppings, you simply need to go to the shop … Continue reading
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Posted in Food, Freebies, London
Tagged chelsea, FRAE, free, freebie, frozen yoghurt, FROZEN YOGURT, king's road, London, SW3, SW3 4TR
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Great British Chefs’ Food Photography Workshop #smwldn #smwfoodphotography
Last night’s Food Photography Workshop hosted by Great British Chefs at Tom’s Kitchen was great. The food provided was tasty and photogenic, and chef Tom Aikens was kind enough to do a bit of a meet and greet and give … Continue reading
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What’s for Lunch? Joe’s, SW3 (Londonist)
A new executive chef and a refurbished setting make for a lovely summer lunch at Joe’s on Draycott Avenue. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants
Tagged chelsea, DRAYCOTT AVENUE, JOE'S, JOSEPH, kensington, London, Londonist, lunch, SW3, SW3 3AH, WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?
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New Restaurant Review: Venosi (Londonist)
New Restaurant Review: Venosi Londonist, February 19, 2011 at 16:53 pm Having recently opened Venosi, a new Italian eatery in Chelsea, Luigi Venosi (formerly of Don Luigi’s in Soho) and his head chef son Gino (with experience working at his dad’s as … Continue reading
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Tagged chelsea, italian cuisine, London, Londonist, new restaurant review, pasta, SLOANE AVENUE, SW3, SW3 3DX, VENOSI
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Bento Box Bonanza at Nozomi (Londonist)
Bento Box Bonanza at Nozomi Londonist, August 5, 2010 11:07 AM When the Beauchamp Place upscale (as in slebs such as Rihanna dine there) Japanese restaurant, Nozomi, contacted Londonist to give its new bento box lunches a try, we were … Continue reading
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Tagged beauchamp place, bent box, bento, japanese food, japanese restaurant, knightsbridge, London, Londonist, lunch, restaurant review, review, sushi, SW3
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