Colonel Saab, Upscale Indian Dining in Holborn
Any regular reader of this blog should be aware that it ain’t what it used to be. I hardly post restaurant reviews anymore. In fact, I hardly post at all. The reason behind my lack of online activity...
View ArticleDelights of the Dordogne | Gastronomy at its Best
Judith Schrut reports on her delicious adventure exploring the food, drink and many pleasures of Dordogne, France. The gracious folk at Dordogne Valley Tourist Office have called our press trip...
View ArticleApplebee’s Fish Pop-Up: Seaside at the Southbank
Applebee's loves fresh fish, that’s for sure. And if (like me) you’re already a fan of the light, crispy fish and chips and succulent rock oysters served in Applebee's popular Borough Market...
View ArticleBill’s Restaurant, Kingston-on-Thames
The Kingston branch of Bill's Restaurant is sporting a fresh new look. Judith Schrut went to check it out. Continue reading → The post Bill’s Restaurant, Kingston-on-Thames appeared first on tikichris .
View ArticleFull Steam Ahead with the Royal Windsor Steam Express
The Royal Windsor Steam Express will provide excursions to the historic city of Windsor by steam train three times daily on Tuesdays, while the Sunset Steam Express offers fabulous evening trips from...
View ArticleEat Puglia | Pescaria, Polignano a Mare
It so happens that Polignano has many seafood restaurants, and choosing where to dine can be really difficult. We decided to follow the locals. And they were flocking to Pescaria. Continue reading →...
View ArticleEat Puglia | Trattoria Il Brigante, Monopoli
It was our first morning in the bright sunshine of Puglia– leaving snowbound Britain a few hours before on a crack-of-dawn budget flight from Stansted– so I was understandably eager to savour and set...
View ArticleFresh Pasta Masterclass with Giovanni Rana – 17 September at Giovanni Rana...
Maker of Italy’s most popular pasta brand, Giovanni Rana will be visiting his Regent’s Place restaurant on the 17th of September to host an exclusive pasta making masterclass and teach a small...
View ArticleHigh Spirits Afternoon Tea at Paramount, Centrepoint
A boozy and panoramic double entendre, Paramount’s High Spirits afternoon tea yields a civilised chance to catch a lofty buzz while taking in some of the best views of London. Created by Head Chef...
View ArticleStacks Poutine at Birthdays, Stoke Newington Road, Dalston
In a Canuck-ibly delicious kitchen collaboration with Birthdays bar in Dalston, Stacks Poutine presents a gourmand’s salute to one of Canada’s most satisfying creations along with a line up of other...
View ArticleNew Restaurant Review: INK, Bethnal Green
Definitely one of the most inventive and satisfying meals of the year, my dinner at newly opened INK was a sheer delight. Set beside the Regent’s Canal with plenty of outdoor seating, INK is as ideal...
View ArticleWin Dinner for Two and an Overnight Stay at The Tommyfield London Pub
COMPETITION IS NOW OVER AND THE WINNER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THANKS SO MUCH FOR READING TIKICHRIS. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR LOTS MORE FUN AND FREEBIES TO COME! Located just five minutes from London’s...
View ArticleRestaurant Review: Granger & Co Clerkenwell
I had a lot of fun during my recent visit to Granger & Co Clerkenwell. Aussie restauranteur Bill Granger’s latest restaurant in a selective global portfolio – which includes a well established...
View ArticleWin Dinner for Two at The Portman Pub & Restaurant – Courtesy of Zomato
COMPETITION IS NOW OVER AND THE WINNER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THANKS SO MUCH FOR READING TIKICHRIS. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR LOTS MORE FUN AND FREEBIES TO COME! Looking for a great night out in Central...
View ArticleCarnaby Party Tonight
Tonight (1 May 2014) from 5 to 9pm, Carnaby will host the “ultimate shopping party” with more than 100 fashion brands, restaurants and bars coming together to share special offers, discounts, and more...
View ArticleInfinity Brunch at Aqua Kyoto
Upscale and great value in an elegant and easy to reach locale, the Infinity Brunch at swish Soho eatery, Aqua Kyoto, would be a wise addition to your bucket list of must-do London brunches. Available...
View ArticlePortugal Please: Amarante Quickie
Halfway between Provesende and Porto (or at least that’s how it seemed riding around in the press trip van), is Amarante. Like so many of the places I visited in Portugal, Amarante was sweet, cosy and...
View ArticlePortugal Please: Morgadio da Calçada
Situated atop a plateau yielding (yet more) beautiful panoramic views of the Douro River and its undulant valley, the tiny ancient village of Provesende was my final stop in the area. Here I took a...
View ArticlePortugal Please: Even More Douro Valley Quintas
No, I didn’t just lounge around at a couple of scenically situated hotels while in the Douro (although, that would be a terrifically recuperative way to spend one’s time). When I wasn’t enjoying my...
View ArticlePortugal Please: Quinta Novo de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
A lovingly restored 18th century manor cum 21st century four star hotel and the centrepiece of a lofty patchwork of vineyards rolling down to the Douro River: Quinta Novo de Nossa Senhora do Carmo was...
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