Tag Archives: W8

Stick & Bowl | Lucky 13

Posted on 2019-02-26 by tikichris

Stick & Bowl is a sliver of a restaurant set on the Kensington Gardens end of Kensington High Street for convenient eats during shopping expeditions, a meal after a walk in the park, or for a quick bite pre or post a show at Royal Albert Hall it can’t be beat. But there’s no need to drum up an excuse to visit this classic Chinese food takeaway. Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, Lucky 13, Restaurants, Travel | Tagged CHEAP EATS, chinese food, chinese restaurants, Drink, Food, kensington, Kensington High Street, London, Lucky 13, restaurants, reviews, Stick & Bowl, Stick and Bowl, Travel, W8, W8 5NP, west london | 2 Comments

Mahiki Kensington

Posted on 2018-04-01 by tikichris

I hadn’t been to a tiki bar in ages (a sad thought for a fella going by the online moniker of tikichris). So the invite to take a tipple and nibble at Mahiki’s new(ish) Kensington outpost was welcomed with a readily returned response. Continue reading →

Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Tiki | Tagged BARS, cocktails, Drink, Food, kensington, Kensington High Street, London, Mahiki, Mahiki Kensington, restaurants, reviews, sushi, tiki, Tiki bars, Tiki drinks, W8, W8 4PT, west london, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

California: Designing Freedom at the Design Museum

Posted on 2017-07-27 by tikichris

The California: Designing Freedom exhibition at London’s Design Museum takes a look at America’s most populous state and its most popular contributions to design. Continue reading →

Posted in Art, California, Design, London, Museums, Shopping, Travel | Tagged Art, california, California: Designing Freedom, design, DESIGN MUSEUM, EXHIBITIONS, holland park, kensington, Kensington High Street, London, museums, reviews, Shopping, Travel, W8, W8 6AG, west london, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Hotel Marketing and the Mystery of Blogging

Posted on 2015-06-20 by tikichris

I had a great time speaking as a panellist at the Hotel Marketing Association’s recent Clearing up the Mystery of Blogging seminar at the Royal Garden Hotel. If I was able to share even a fraction of the insight some of the other panellists imparted, I did very well indeed! Continue reading →

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Clearing up the Mystery of Blogging with the HMA at 17 June at Royal Garden Hotel

Posted on 2015-05-15 by tikichris

Aimed at an audience of bloggers, social media specialists, hospitality marketers and operators “who understand the importance of social media in matters relating to reputation management, promotion, consumer purchasing behaviour and the evolving service culture,” the seminar’s focus will be “experiences, case studies, pitfalls, best practice and how best to develop relationships for your specific marketing needs.” Following the panel discussion, there will be an opportunity to network. Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Hotels, London, Travel | Tagged #HotelsnBloggers15, Chartered Institute of Marketing, CIM, Clearing up the Mystery of Blogging, HMA, Hotel Marketing Association, hotels, kensington, Kensington High Street, London, Royal Garden Hotel, seminar, Travel, Traverse Connect, W8, W8 4PT, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | 1 Comment

London’s First Tofu Bar at Naga, W8

Posted on 2013-07-18 by tikichris

West London Pan Asian restaurant, Naga, has recently launched London’s first dedicated tofu bar with a menu of inexpensive bar snacks and even a selection of tofu-based cocktails. Continue reading →

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Afternoon Tea at the Kensington Palace Orangery

Posted on 2013-06-24 by tikichris

I recently had an old friend from high school visiting London from the States and found the afternoon tea at the Kensington Palace Orangery to provide an ideal opportunity for a catch up with sightseeing. Continue reading →

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Recipe: Michel Roux Jr’s Crushed Garlicky Rooster Potatoes in Their Skin

Posted on 2013-02-15 by tikichris

With only these six ingredients (okay, eight if you count the salt and pepper) and just a handful of basic steps to follow, I found this recipe offered especially tasty value for minimal effort. Not much clean up afterward either. As the name implies, this dish is a garlic lover’s treat. I reckon you could tone down the amount of garlic suggested and still be happy with the results. An additional splash or two of the pastis wouldn’t be such a bad idea. Continue reading →

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Michel Roux Jr Breakfast Event at Whole Foods Kensington, Monday 28 January

Posted on 2013-01-24 by tikichris

BBC 2’s Masterchef: The Professionals presenter, Michel Roux Jr, will appear at the Whole Foods Market in Kensington on Monday morning for a cooking demo, Q&A and book signing. Michel will be joined by Gerry Beck, head chef at Whole Foods Market. … Continue reading →

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Big Smoke BBQ at Whole Foods Market Kensington

Posted on 2012-07-17 by tikichris

Whole Foods Market’s flagship store in Kensington has redesigned its first floor to introduce some new restaurant “venues” and create more space for eat-in customers. I paid a lunchtime visit today and was really impressed with the spacious and efficient … Continue reading →