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Sampling the “Thinwich” at Brick Lane’s Caboose
“Slow smoked grub” served from a “custom built railway cabin”? Sure, why not? I tagged along to a menu tasting at Brick Lane’s Caboose. Hosted by Warburtons – the UK’s leading independent baker – the...
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5 Great Cafes Near London’s Oxford Circus (CheapOair)
Yes, it’s invariable that I will leave at least a couple of great cafes off this list in my pursuit to share a few ideal places to have a quality coffee while keeping within striking distance of all...
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Dixie Detours: Miami in a Minute
The final stop of our Dixie Detours dash across the American south was Miami, where an overnight layover afforded Kemey and me the chance to check in on some friends who had recently moved there – big...
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Souli: Friendly Marylebone Takeaway with a Fine Dining Focus
Open now for a couple of months, Souli is a small and attractive takeaway in the heart of Marylebone. I had an exceptionally satisfying lunch there about a week back, finished up by one of of the best...
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A Great Lunch in Italy with Coffee as Good as I Get Back Home (espressoCrazy)
Towards the end of 2013, I hit the road for a gourmand adventure across the north of Italy. One of the trip’s many highlights was the day I spent in Modena taking in the sights and sounds … and...
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Infinity 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...
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Check Out Mikael Jonsson’s New Tartine Menu at Antidote Wine Bar
An invitation to try the new afternoon bar menu at Newburgh Street’s Antidote Wine Bar presented me with a perfect excuse to lounge about Soho for awhile nibbling away at some savoury snacks and...
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Lovely Sunday Lunch at The Latchmere, SW11
Following a major reno, The Latchmere pub on Battersea Park Road has recently reopened under the guiding hand of the Renaissance Pubs group to offer a comfortable and attractive venue (think:...
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Kanada-Ya: Tonkotsu Ramen Worth Waiting For
What’s better than slurping your way through a giant bowl of warming ramen on a cold January afternoon? Going at such a substantial and satisfying serving of comfort inducing yum in the company of a...
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Sunday Lunch at the Crown and Two Chairmen, Soho
On my way from Oxford Circus last weekend to Sunday lunch at the Crown and Two Chairmen pub on Dean Street, I passed a fairly lengthy queue of folks bundled up and waiting to get a table at the Soho...
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Piadabar: New Italian Takeaway in the Heart of Soho
Piadabar is a new Italian takeaway on Bateman Street in Soho that serves authentic piada (Northern Italian flatbread), traditional cheeses and cured meats, amazing homemade desserts, excellent...
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Old Street Station Crepes by Les Deux Amies
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...
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Whaam Banh Mi, Great Windmill Street, Soho
Man oh man, I love banh mi and the recent years proliferation of places stuffin’ full and thick across London is a delicious thing indeed – and one that just got tastier with the launch of Whaam Banh...
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Lunch at Bunnychow
Applying a “tortoise v hare” approach to restaurant reviews, I reckon I’m more the former. It’s taken me ages to get round to having a taste of South African street food sensation Bunny Chow in Soho....
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Whaam! Win Free Banh Mi for a Week | Get a Free Americano with Purchase of...
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! About two months ago, I had the pleasure of...
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Piled High and Fantastically Assembled Sarnies: Cafe Mish, Shepherd Market
There’s a piled high and fantastically assembled sarnie in Mayfair now that Café Mish has opened its doors at the southeast corner of Shepherd Market to offer made-to-order gourmet sandwiches and...
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Charcoal Brioche Chakalaka: Better Breads at Bunnychow
Recently returned to winter in London from a summery ten-day safari in Namibia, I’ve been craving fiercely the Southern African sun and striving to hang on to the feeling of fascination from such an...
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Optimal Lunch at Opso in Marylebone
Greek restaurant Opso has introduced a new range of lunch box sandwiches to its menu. The sandwiches are priced at £7 each and are served in a koulori sesame seed bun with a side of hand cut chips and...
View ArticleWhaam Banh Mi Celebrates its First Anniversary
Congratulations to Whaam Banh Mi for reaching a first full year of trading – and cheers for celebrating your big bday by offering folks the chance to have a taste of your ace sandwiches for free....
View ArticleWin £50 Worth of Free Healthy Eating from Pod
I’ve teamed up with London-based healthy eating restaurant group, Pod, to offer one lucky reader five £10 vouchers. But this competition’s not just a chance to win a free lunch (and then some) but to...
View ArticlePlenty, Berners Street
Folks foraging for food in Fitzrovia listen up! Mediterranean and Middle Eastern eatery, Plenty on Berners Street, offers a tasty range of healthy options for breakfast and lunch at reasonable prices....
View ArticleFarmstand, All Day Healthy Eating on Drury Lane
Here’s a healthy option for fast, no fuss dining near Covent Garden: Farmstand. Continue reading → The post Farmstand, All Day Healthy Eating on Drury Lane appeared first on tikichris.
View ArticleAsher’s Africana Restaurant, Ealing Road, Wembley
A minimalist’s dream and a vegetarian’s delight (especially if either is on a tight budget), Asher’s Africana is a smart spot to keep in mind for a tasty and wholesome meal on the cheap. Continue...
View ArticleBest Sandwich in Spitalfields? Barraka on Artillery Lane
Man oh man! The chicken schnitzel baguette at Barraka was one the most welcome lunches I’ve devoured in a very long while. From Uri Dinay, the same fella who brought Pilpel (probably the best I’ve had...
View ArticleLiberty Cheesesteak Company: Real Deal Philly Cheesesteak
Finding no satisfaction in London’s “cheesesteak” offerings – or often any resemblance to the mega meaty two-hander sandwiches of Italian-American origin famously from his hometown – JP decided to...
View ArticleGet 25% off All Food at Barraka in July
I've teamed up with Mediterranean street food restaurant – Barraka on Artillery Lane near Liverpool Street Station – to share a very special offer: 25% off all food all month! What do you have to do to...
View ArticleTasty Pacific Treats at Tombo Poké and Matcha Bar, Soho
That poké is now ‘a thing’ in London is weird one for me – and seems kinda random. There are at least three eateries (that I know of) now open in town with poké as the main menu item. It’s “the next...
View ArticleBadolina Brings Big Flavour to Bishopsgate
Juicy marinated meats full of moreish Mediterranean flavours and grilled over charcoal for a quick-serve, healthy and delicious takeaway? Badda bing! Badda boom! Badolina brings it to Bishopsgate....
View ArticleThe Potato Project, Soho
From “a twist on a classic” to “something a little different,” The Potato Project’s menu ranges from just what you’d expect to see placed atop a potato to more inventive and even intriguing...
View ArticleAhi Poke, Percy Street, Fitzrovia
Poke popularity in London continues to intrigue me. Don’t get me wrong though. I love the stuff and am glad to see I’ve got options on where to get it when I’m on the go. One such eatery is Ahi Poke in...
View ArticleCentral Grocery and Deli | #TCEatsNOLA
We’re back in the French Quarter for this latest instalment of New Orleans in 18 Eats, with a visit to Central Grocery and Deli for the mutha of all mega-sized sandwiches: the mighty muffuletta....
View ArticleParkway Bakery & Tavern | #TCEatsNOLA
The folks at Parkway Bakery & Tavern reckon they do the best po-boy/po’ boy/poor boy in Louisiana. Maybe. Although some fans of this famous sandwich of New Orleans origin would suggest you need...
View ArticleBest Cheap Eats in London of 2016
No joke. It is still possible (if slightly less likely than this time last year) to eat well with only a fiver to spend. And not only in the hinterland! Three of the six establishments listed below as...
View ArticleDabba Mania Lunch Menu at Talli Joe
Modern Indian restaurant, Talli Joe, has been near the top of my list of hot spots to visit since it opened about a year ago. My tight schedule and the restaurant’s popularity (book ahead for weekend...
View ArticleLondon Meet MealPal and Get a Week’s Worth of Lunches for Free
Super popular American lunch app – MealPal – has launched in London. Through the app, you can reserve quick pickup lunches for less than £5 per meal at a time and place convenient for you. But before...
View ArticleMister Lasagna, Rupert Street, Soho
Mister Lasagna serves (as you might have surmised already) fresh made lasagna, with a varied range of this popular Italian oven treat on offer alongside an assortment of fresh pastas dishes, snacks and...
View ArticleLunch at Tostado
Blink and you’ll miss it (and miss out) – tiny Tostado in Soho offers Ecuadorian fare at a fair price and with a warm Latin welcome. Continue reading → The post Lunch at Tostado appeared first on...
View ArticleGet Five Free Lunches in London with MealPal
For a limited time, I’ve teamed up with MealPal to offer readers five free lunches. Continue reading → The post Get Five Free Lunches in London with MealPal appeared first on tikichris.
View ArticleTabun Kitchen, Soho
Tabun Kitchen serves “Jerusalem home cooking” from a comfortable Soho nook on Berwick Street. I had a satisfying lunch there recently and thought I’d pass the word on about it. Continue reading → The...
View ArticleSalt Beef Bagels, Iced Coffee and More at Mercer & Co, Chapel Market
At £3.90, a recent late breakfast/early lunch of hand carved salt beef with mustard (I went with American) and a pickled gherkin on a bagel was minimal money went spent for a mightily meaty and...
View ArticleMarks & Spencer’s Great Lunch Giveaway | Free Lunch to Win Every 12 Seconds |...
Starting Monday 18 September and running for two weeks, M&S is offering the chance for people to win a free lunch every 12 seconds. Continue reading → The post Marks & Spencer’s Great Lunch...
View ArticleWaka: Nikkei Take Away Takes Off in the City
Waka is a newly opened eatery located near Monument specialising in Nikkei cuisine that’s ready for take away and offered at super competitive price points. Continue reading → The post Waka: Nikkei...
View ArticleWhere to Dine in Dublin | The Winding Stair
Given its prominence in guide books and listicles as well as its tourist-accessible location near the Ha’penny Bridge, my instinct was to stay clear of The Winding Stair. Then I read the menu. Continue...
View ArticleWhere to Dine in Dublin | Fish Shop, Benburb Street
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...
View ArticleLunch at The World’s End Market
A light and flavoursome lunch was enjoyed at one of my favourite Chelsea venues for food and drink: The World’s End Market. Continue reading → The post Lunch at The World’s End Market appeared first on...
View ArticleInigo Sushi Handrolls
Inigo Sushi Handrolls are served from a cubbyhole kiosk and provide a yummy quick fix for passersby near Bank Station. Continue reading → The post Inigo Sushi Handrolls appeared first on tikichris.
View ArticlePassyunk Avenue: A Taste of Philadelphia in London | #TCTalks Episode 41
For episode 41 of tikichris Talks, I chat with JP Teti, owner of Passyunk Avenue, a South Philly style bar in Fitzrovia. With the Philadelphia Eagles set to play against the Jacksonville Jaguars this...
View ArticlePassyunk Avenue: A Taste of Philadelphia in London | #TCTalks Episode 41
For episode 41 of tikichris Talks, I chat with JP Teti, owner of Passyunk Avenue, a South Philly style bar in Fitzrovia. With the Philadelphia Eagles set to play against the Jacksonville Jaguars this...
View ArticleBuddha Bowl at Beany Green
Buddha Bowl options include lemon and herb chicken, meatballs with tomato, and vegan Beany balls (think beetroot-flavoured falafel), all served with a mix of roasted sweet potato, chickpea ragu,...
View ArticleThe Lebanese Bakery, Covent Garden
Just over half-a-year old the London branch (and only other outlet) of The Lebanese Bakery does a steady trade offering a menu of manousheh (flatbreads) and mouajjanet (“bite sized bakes") to a mix of...
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