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Godiva Ice Cream: Summer Indulgence

Posted on 2015-05-21 by Madison Salters

With summer fast approaching, we all have frozen treats on the brain. If you’re looking for something that packs a more flavourful punch than off-the-truck lollies, with more glam than you’ll find in typical soft serve, then Godiva has you covered. Maddie Salters visited Godiva’s Regent Street location for the re-launch of its ice cream trio, to get the low down on what’s a must-try. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: You Too

Posted on 2015-05-20 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Through Yonder Window

Posted on 2015-05-19 by tikichris
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Preview: RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2015

Posted on 2015-05-19 by tikichris

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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London Daily Photo: Trainers

Posted on 2015-05-18 by tikichris
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Shake Shack Westfield Stratford City

Posted on 2015-05-18 by tikichris

Shake Shack launches its second London eatery with a new restaurant opening 20 May at Westfield Stratford City. Guess who got to sample some classic Shack favourites alongside some new and exclusive to Stratford menu items this afternoon?! Don’t hate the player, folks. In fact, don’t even hate the game. Just get over there starting tomorrow for some of East London’s best best burgers, hot dogs, crinkle cut fries, frozen custards … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Tottenham Hale

Posted on 2015-05-17 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Platform

Posted on 2015-05-16 by tikichris
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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 →

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London Daily Photo: Tension

Posted on 2015-05-15 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: St Pancras

Posted on 2015-05-14 by tikichris
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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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London Daily Photo: Double Negative

Posted on 2015-05-13 by tikichris
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Artistan Wine Fair – RAW – Returns to Truman Brewery

Posted on 2015-05-12 by tikichris

My favourite wine event of the year, Raw, returns to London this Sunday and Monday (note: Monday is trade only) featuring “one of the most exciting collections of fine, natural, organic and biodynamic wine artisans” sharing some of the best … Continue reading →

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Old Street Station Crepes by Les Deux Amies

Posted on 2015-05-12 by tikichris

Yesterday, I had a lovely lunch visiting with Caroline and Adeline, two French expat friends bringing a taste of their home country to commuters zipping through Old Street Station. Their Les Deux Amies pop-up offers a short and sweet (and savoury) assortment of responsibly sourced, French crêpes, galettes and homemade jams and sauces with a side of social enterprise. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Relax

Posted on 2015-05-12 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Brushes

Posted on 2015-05-11 by tikichris
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Win Dinner for Four + Two Bottles of Wine at Vapiano

Posted on 2015-05-11 by tikichris

Vapiano is a great value restaurant with pasta starting from just £6.95 and all pasta, sauces, pizzas and salads made completely fresh in-house everyday. It’s quite a feat, especially when you consider that 27,000 customers are served each week across its trio of London outlets alone. Want to add to the impress count of Vapiano’s happy pasta and pizza fans … and have your meal for even better value than usual (as in for free)? Keep reading for a chance to win dinner for four with wine at one of the Italian restaurant group’s London outlets. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Yellow

Posted on 2015-05-10 by tikichris
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Choccywoccydoodah: Enter a Chocolate Wonderland with their New Book

Posted on 2015-05-10 by Madison Salters

Maddie Salters pays a visit to ChoccyWoccydoodah, Carnaby Street’s infamous chocolatier, for a look at its long-awaited cookery book, Chocolate, Cake and Curses. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Dude

Posted on 2015-05-09 by tikichris
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Beany Green at Broadgate Circle

Posted on 2015-05-08 by tikichris

Based on the throngs (moving through a swiftly served queue, mind you) of folks showing up for lunch at the Beany Green flagship café at Broadgate Circle on the sunshiny weekday when I dropped by last week, this newly opened City worker pit stop for Aussie coffee and clean-minded food hardly needs an endorsement from me to ensure steady patronage. Still, I was impressed with just about every aspect of my visit and could see why everybody else seemed so keen for Beany Green bites. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Shiny Lines

Posted on 2015-05-08 by tikichris
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Win VIP Access to Yelp’s Mad Scientist Soiree at Strongroom Bar in Shoreditch

Posted on 2015-05-07 by tikichris

Exploding cocktails? A GIF Photo Booth? A mini ice cream festival? 600 Mad Scientists? And all for free? Yeah, I’m teaming up with Yelp again to bring more fun your way. This time, I’m helping spread the word about Dr Xander Alexander’s Mad Scientist Soiree. Presented by Yelp and Digital Shoreditch at Strongroom on Tuesday 12 May, it’s totally free and promises to be an absolute hoot. Read on! Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Waterloo

Posted on 2015-05-07 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Dalston

Posted on 2015-05-06 by tikichris
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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 →

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London Daily Photo: 11 Day Dean Street

Posted on 2015-05-05 by tikichris
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Are you Sitting Comfortably? Street Food Heroes Crabbieshack Pop-up at The Hat & Tun

Posted on 2015-05-04 by Leila Dukes

For three nights only from Wednesday 13th – Friday 15th May, 5.30pm to 9pm, Crabbieshack will be serving Old Bay Batter Soft-Shell Crab Burgers (£9.50) at The Hat & Tun pub in Clerkenwell. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: A View from Radio Rooftop Bar

Posted on 2015-05-04 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Way

Posted on 2015-05-03 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: In the Urban Countryside

Posted on 2015-05-02 by tikichris
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The Clothes Club Fundraiser at Dalston Roof Park

Posted on 2015-05-02 by Emily de Groot

The Clothes Club is doing its fundraising event at the recently reopened Dalston Roof Park, on Thursday 21 May. For just £8, you’ll get some new clothes, make a donation to the causes they’re supporting at the same time and there’s some great prizes in the raffle too. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Welcome to Haringey

Posted on 2015-05-01 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: At the Press Preview

Posted on 2015-04-30 by tikichris
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