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New Covent Garden Espresso Bar Offering Free Breakfast This Week (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-02-08 by tikichris

New Covent Garden Espresso Bar Offering Free Breakfast This Week Londonist, February 8, 2012 at 16:00 pm New independent coffee shop, Salt, is offering a “free Greek yoghurt with exotic fruit and home made granola or a rum-laced almond croissant with … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Hotel Chocolat’s New Roast + Conch Chocolate Shop (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-02-06 by tikichris

In Pictures: Hotel Chocolat’s New Roast + Conch Chocolate Shop Londonist, February 5, 2012 at 15:00 pm With its new Roast + Conch shop at Seven Dials, British luxury chocolate brand Hotel Chocolat brings small batch chocolate making to London. READ MY … Continue reading →

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Roast, Conch and Enjoy at Hotel Chocolat’s New Shop (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2012-02-04 by tikichris

Roast, Conch and Enjoy at Hotel Chocolat’s New Shop Great British Chefs, February 04, 2012 Hotel Chocolat‘s Roast + Conch shop brings small batch chocolate making to the heart of London (4 Monmouth Street in Seven Dials, Covent Garden to be … Continue reading →

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New Restaurant Review: Léon de Bruxelles, Cambridge Circus (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-02-02 by tikichris

New Restaurant Review: Léon de Bruxelles, Cambridge Circus Londonist, February 2, 2012 at 12.3o pm Moules frites mega chain with humble Brussels roots and a massive presence in France (not quite to the extent of, say, Pizza Express here in … Continue reading →

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What’s for Lunch? Seoul Bakery, Tottenham Court Road Station (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-02-01 by tikichris

At first glance, Seoul Bakery might not stand out from the other similarly downtrodden Korean eateries lined up in the shadow of Centre Point “behind” Tottenham Court Road Station. Maybe a little, for its more more colourful signage and window … Continue reading →

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Where to Eat and Drink around London’s Covent Garden (OneTravel)

Posted on 2011-12-28 by tikichris

Where to Eat and Drink around London’s Covent Garden OneTravel, Dec 27, 2011 Covent Garden’s restaurants cater to the daily streams of shoppers and tourists, with several eateries conveniently lined along the piazza. READ MY COMPLETE POST: Where to Eat and Drink … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Northumberland House Restoration (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-07-19 by tikichris

Peek inside newly renovated Northumberland House for the elegant marbled ‘wow’ factor. Continue reading →

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What’s for Lunch? Pepe, St Martin’s Lane (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-06-21 by tikichris

A newbie pizzeria on St Martin’s Lane provides an especially filling lunch when you’re on the go. Continue reading →

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Free Gelato Tomorrow @ Dri Dri Pop Up Parlour, St Martin’s Lane Hotel (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-06-16 by tikichris

Free gelato from noon on 17 June at the Dri Dri pop up parlour in St Martin’s Lane Hotel. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: The Cosmopolitan

Posted on 2011-05-12 by tikichris
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Free Burritos for Cinco de Mayo at New Chilango on Chancery Lane (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-05-04 by tikichris

Free Burritos for Cinco de Mayo at New Chilango on Chancery Lane Londonist, May 4, 2011 at 21:26 pm From noon to 8pm tomorrow (Thursday 5 May), free burritos will be offered at the new Chancery Lane location of Mexican … Continue reading →

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Pick Me Up Contemporary Graphic Art Fair Returns to Somerset House (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-03-17 by tikichris

Pick Me Up Contemporary Graphic Art Fair Returns to Somerset House Londonist, March 16, 2011 at 23:51 pm Get this: fun, accessible and affordable art can be had in London … and all in one convenient location. Returning to the Embankment … Continue reading →

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Review: Flanders Menu at the National Cafe, The National Gallery (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-02-24 by tikichris

Review: Flanders Menu at the National Cafe, The National Gallery Londonist, February 24, 2011 at 16:00 pm To coincide with the recently opened National Gallery exhibition of works by Northern Renaissance artist Jan Gossaert, the Gallery’s National Cafe has introduced a … Continue reading →

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Chefspective: Marcellin Marc, Head Chef at Clos Maggiore (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-01-20 by tikichris

Chefspective: Marcellin Marc, Head Chef at Clos Maggiore Londonist, January 20, 2011 at 14.30 pm All but blown away with chef Marcellin Marc’s ‘ultimate chocolate menu‘ back in October, we’ve kept his Covent Garden French restaurant, Clos Maggiore, in mind … Continue reading →

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New Restaurant Review: The Commonwealth Club Kitchen (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-12-08 by tikichris

New Restaurant Review: The Commonwealth Club Kitchen Londonist, December 8, 2010 at 13:02 pm During our Tuesday evening visit, the scene was laid back with what looked to be a few chummy colleague dinners and business dealings taking place. Service … Continue reading →

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The Twelve Drinks of Christmas at the Waldorf Hilton (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-12-07 by tikichris

The Twelve Drinks of Christmas at the Waldorf Hilton Londonist, December 7, 2010 at 16:30 pm What would a liquid Partridge in a Pear Tree taste like and how tipsy would it make you? If this is the sort of alcho-pondering that … Continue reading →

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Reindeer Pie at Battersea Pie Station, Covent Garden (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-12-03 by tikichris

Reindeer Pie at Battersea Pie Station, Covent Garden Londonist, December 3, 2010 at 16:30 PM Made from organic free-range (not farmed) Swedish reindeer meat in a red wine and mushroom sauce and garnished with a dusting of herbs, it’s good value … Continue reading →

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René Redzepi – chef at the Best Restaurant in the World (Locally Sourced)

Posted on 2010-11-23 by tikichris

René Redzepi – chef at the Best Restaurant in the World Locally Sourced, 23 November 2010 Much of the success behind this nouveau Nordic restaurant seems to stem from Redzepi’s pared down innovation and keen interest to adhering to what … Continue reading →

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Review: Noma Chef René Redzepi @ Freemasons’ Hall (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-11-15 by tikichris

Review: Noma Chef René Redzepi @ Freemasons’ Hall Londonist, November 15, 2010 4:55 PM We’d never heard the word “shitty” used so many times in 90 minutes, but that’s how famed chef René Redzepi of Noma in Copenhagen, purportedly the world’s best … Continue reading →

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Preview: Top Chef René Redzepi @ Freemasons’ Hall (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-11-09 by tikichris

Preview: Top Chef René Redzepi @ Freemasons’ Hall Londonist, November 9, 2010 1:00 PM Following his appearance on BBC2’s Masterchef and celebrating the launch of his new book, NOMA: Time and Place in Nordic Cuisine, chef and restauranteur René Redzepi will be at … Continue reading →

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New Restaurant Review: Sushi Ga Ga (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-10-20 by tikichris

New Restaurant Review: Sushi Ga Ga Londonist, October 20, 2010 4:45 PM … now for the “ga ga”. Ebi siu mai (prawn dumplings, £4 for six pieces) with a dab of mustard was yummy while wasabi prawns (£5) presented with a … Continue reading →

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Review: Ultimate Chocolate Menu @ Clos Maggiore (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-10-12 by tikichris

Review: Ultimate Chocolate Menu @ Clos Maggiore Londonist, October 12, 2010 3:30 PM Lauded as one of London’s most romantic restaurants, Clos Maggiore has pulled out all the mushy stops with an “ultimate chocolate menu” to coincide with Chocolate Week. The six course … Continue reading →

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Review: Malaysia Night at Trafalgar Square (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-09-27 by tikichris

Review: Malaysia Night at Trafalgar Square Londonist, September 27, 2010 11:30 AM Friday evening’s Malaysia Night festival offered an excellent opportunity to dabble in a bit of exotic snackage with several of London’s most noted Malaysian restaurants selling (mostly the … Continue reading →

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“Urban Photography and the Covent Garden Canvas Project” – Covent Garden Apple Store – October 6th

Posted on 2010-09-23 by tikichris

Here’s some info about a talk I’m giving at the Apple Store at Covent Garden (the world’s largest Apple retail space as it’s been explained to me). I’m hoping to let my photos do as much of the talking as … Continue reading →

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New Restaurant Review: Tom’s Kitchen at Somerset House (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-09-07 by tikichris

New Restaurant Review: Tom’s Kitchen at Somerset House Londonist, September 7, 2010 3:56 PM A dining space that sets a high standard for understated elegance and a more than decent menu with a few particularly yummy items make this well … Continue reading →

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New Restaurant Review: Dishoom (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-07-27 by tikichris

New Restaurant Review: Dishoom Londonist, July 27, 2010 11:13 AM Dishoom‘s morning menu pleased us immensely as well: best cuppa chai you’re apt to find in town (or around Leicester Square anyway), awesome but not overwhelmingly lengthy list of items, … Continue reading →

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Dishoom! London’s First Bombay Cafe Opens on Upper St Martin’s Lane (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-07-15 by tikichris

Dishoom! London’s First Bombay Cafe Opens on Upper St Martin’s Lane Londonist, July 15, 2010 11:29 AM Open to the public today, Dishoom is an idealized version of a traditional Irani Cafe (see Dishoom’s rather thoughtful blog post for more … Continue reading →

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