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Where to Dine in Dublin | Piglet Wine Bar

Posted on 2018-03-05 by tikichris

Piglet Wine Bar, a laidback little eatery on the edge of Temple Bar was a last minute idea for dinner – but one that turned out to be brilliant. I loved the concept and the food and left wishing there was something similar in my hood back home in London. Continue reading →

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Where to Dine in Dublin | Fish Shop, Benburb Street

Posted on 2018-03-04 by tikichris

Fish Shop, Benburb Street is a supremely simple chip shop and wine bar about a block away on Benburb Street – was. So I went there – and had what I reckon will go down as one the very best meals of my year. Continue reading →

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Pall Mall Fine Wine

Posted on 2016-05-24 by tikichris

As its name succinctly suggests, Pall Mall Fine Wine is indeed a fine place to enjoy wine at a rather well heeled address. Continue reading →

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Raw Wine Fair 2016

Posted on 2016-05-11 by tikichris

Held at the Old Truman Brewery 15 and 16 May and featuring wines from more than 200 growers, Raw Wine Fair will present for a fifth year in a row a delicious and intriguing collection of fine, natural, organic and biodynamic wine from across the globe. Continue reading →

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Check Out Mikael Jonsson’s New Tartine Menu at Antidote Wine Bar

Posted on 2014-06-15 by tikichris

Under the guidance of Hedone’s Head Chef Mikael Jonsson (who’s been overseeing the menu at Antidote since it reopened earlier this year), the bar has introduced a new tartine menu available from noon to 5pm. Items are priced between £5 and £7.50 and can be had alongside a glass of house wine for an added three quid. Continue reading →

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Dixie Detours: Miami in a Minute

Posted on 2014-03-03 by tikichris

The final stop of our Dixie Detours visit to the US was Miami, where an overnight layover afforded Kemey and me the chance to check in on some friends who had recently moved there – big thanks to Tanya and Francesco for being such fantastic hosts and showing us around so much of your fine town – while soaking up some south Florida sunshine before heading back to Blighty. Continue reading →

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Tasty Tales from the Italian Ham Highway: Bounteous Bologna

Posted on 2013-12-14 by tikichris

That I’ve been to Bologna four times (twice just this year) should speak volumes about how much I love this city. It and the region of Emilia-Romagna have as prominent a cuisine and as celebrated a food culture as anywhere in the world. Even among Italians from other parts of the country, the gastronomic sensibilities of the Bolognese are held in the highest esteem. Continue reading →

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The Fat of the Land: Marylebone Gastropub Exudes Catalan Cool

Posted on 2013-01-09 by tikichris

The Fat of the Land is a gastropub featuring Catalan cuisine and a list of wines exclusively from Catalunya and south-western France. Continue reading →

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Edwin’s French Wine Bar Brings Great Gallic Food and Drink to East London (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-11-27 by tikichris

There’s a new wine bar just opened in East London’s super hip Shoreditch. It’s a good one too, offering up a smartly curated list of French wines and a tasty menu of Lyonnaise dishes. Read my complete post at the CheapOair blog.

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Edwin’s French Wine Bar (Blue Tomato)

Posted on 2012-11-20 by tikichris

Owner-manager Edwin Chan thinks he’s come up with a winning concept for a fine yet casual wine-n-dine experience for Londoners. And he reckons he’s got the right connections across la Manche too, priding himself on being able to offer high … Continue reading →

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Edwin’s French Wine Bar Brings Lyonnaise Yum to Shoreditch

Posted on 2012-11-02 by tikichris

Alright Shoreditchers, have you tried your new local wine bar yet? It’s a good one, offering up a smartly curated list of French wines and a tasty menu of Lyonnaise dishes. Owner-manager Edwin Chan thinks he’s come up with a … Continue reading →

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London’s First Sherry Bar: Pepito (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-03-19 by tikichris

London’s First Sherry Bar: Pepito Londonist, arch 19, 2010 12:00 PM A sherry bar in London? What a fino idea! And now it’s a reality. Opening today in that same secret courtyard as Spanish restaurant Camino (indeed, they share the … Continue reading →