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Making Josh Eggleton’s Venison Burgers (Great British Chefs)
I’d recommend trying these burgers or your own variant of them at your next barbecue. But don’t tell anybody they’re venison. I think it would be fun to see … Making Josh Eggleton’s Venison Burgers...
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Recipe: Monkfish Biryani
As mentioned last week, I had a lot of fun attending a recent Curry Club at pan Indian restaurant and lounge, Carom, in Soho. As I also wrote in last week’s post, I learned a great recipe for a tasty...
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Amazing Autumn Recipe: Paul Heathcote’s Mushroom Risotto with Parmesan and...
Without ever having visited his restaurants or sampled any food actually prepared by him, I think I’ve started to become a serious fan of Paul Heathcote. Back when this year’s so called summer was in...
View ArticleJean-Christophe Novelli’s Christmas Menu
Priority Moments from O2 has teamed up with Ocado and top chef Jean-Christophe Novelli to help you create the ultimate Christmas feast. In the first of four sponsored episodes, Michelin star chef...
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Shetland Night in London (Great British Chefs)
Shetland Night in London was the brainchild of Shetland native, Helen Nisbet. As so many of us Londoners can relate, Helen loves her life in London but misses the charms of life ‘back home’. The day...
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Moreno at Baglioni: Playfully Exquisite Italian Fine Dining
One of the most noteworthy meals of the year as well as one of the better restaurants I’ve visited in quite some time, I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner last night at Moreno at Baglioni. This newly...
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10 Best London Restaurants of 2012
2012, what a delicious year for London! This city – this big old convoluted mess of a city – kept improving its flavour profile and coming up with new and better ways to offer locals and visitors...
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Moreno at Baglioni London Hotel Review (CDCLifestyle)
The newly launched Moreno at Baglioni restaurant situated inside Kensington’s lush Baglioni London Hotel sees two Michelin star Italian chef, Moreno Cedroni, share his avant garde Italian cuisine for...
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Michel Roux Jr Breakfast Event at Whole Foods Kensington, Monday 28 January
BBC 2’s Masterchef: The Professionals presenter, Michel Roux Jr, will appear at the Whole Foods Market in Kensington on Monday morning for a cooking demo, Q&A and book signing. Michel will be...
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Recipe: Michel Roux Jr’s Crushed Garlicky Rooster Potatoes in Their Skin
I had fun and learned a bit during Michel Roux Jr’s recent cooking demo at Whole Foods Market Kensington. Accompanied on stage by WFM head chef Gerry Beck, Roux worked his way through three tasty and...
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Sophisticated Indian Flavours at Zaika, Kensington High Street
Wow, I actually forgot to take my camera with me to a restaurant I was intent to review, and my iPhone pics just didn’t do my dinner justice in this case. So, forgive the shot compliments of Zaika as...
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Sophisticated Indian Flavours at Zaika Restaurant, London (OneTravel)
Head chef Navin Prasad’s kitchen delivers refined and delicate dishes that nonetheless check the boxes for filling and yummy. Case in point is the hearty yet dainty starter, pan-seared spiced scallops...
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Luxury Brunch at the Blue Boar Smokehouse & Bar, Intercontinental Westminster
Chef Jon Ingram of the Blue Boar Smokehouse & Bar at the Intercontinental Westminster has done a bang up job taking a (barbe)cue from foodie trends around town and refining them to a five star...
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Sophisticated Indian Flavours at Zaika (CDCLifestyle)
Dishes are as attractively presented as the setting and taste just as gorgeous. Head chef Navin Prasad’s kitchen delivers refined and delicate dishes that nonetheless check the boxes for filling and...
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Luxury Sunday Brunch at the Blue Boar (CDCLifestyle)
Service was efficient and friendly … there was live music a la an acoustic guitarist … and just about everything pertaining to my brunch was pleasant and relaxing. The Blue Boar’s main dining room is...
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Blue Boar Smokehouse & Bar, at London’s Intercontinental Westminster (OneTravel)
At £45 (about $68) per adult and £15 ($22) per child, brunch at the Blue Boar is an indulgence. Still, if you come with a hearty appetite and plan to relax over a few drinks, you should find the...
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Google Hangout with Chef Marcello Tully and Great British Chefs
I had a lot of fun last Saturday “hanging out” with Chef Marcello Tully of the Kinloch Lodge on the Isle of Skye. The Great British Chefs Google Hangout in association with Tesco Real Food offered an...
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The Great British Tapas Project with José Pizarro and Codorníu (Blue Tomato)
With his eponymous and popular tapas bar and an equally adored sit-down restaurant (each just a minute’s walk away from the other on the trendy restaurant row that is Bermondsey Street), chef patron...
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Red, White or RAW? (Great British Chefs)
Whether you’re looking to quaff some environmentally friendly vino, keen to sample something dramatically different than that same old pinot grigio or you’re simply curious about what might just be...
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Tapas Recipe: Full English Sourdoughs by Jose Pizarro
A few weeks back I had the pleasure sampling the results of chef Jose Pizarro and Codorníu cava teaming up to create a series of “Great British Tapas”. You can read about that experience in my write...
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Tapas Recipe: Shepherd’s Pie Croquetas by Jose Pizarro
A few weeks back I had the pleasure sampling the results of chef Jose Pizarro and Codorníu cava teaming up to create a series of “Great British Tapas”. You can read about that experience in my write...
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Tapas Recipe: Fish and Chips Tostados by Jose Pizarro
A few weeks back I had the pleasure sampling the results of chef Jose Pizarro and Codorníu cava teaming up to create a series of “Great British Tapas”. You can read about that experience in my write...
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Tapas Recipe: Beef and Pimentón Yorkshire Mini Puds by Jose Pizarro
A few weeks back I had the pleasure sampling the results of chef Jose Pizarro and Codorníu cava teaming up to create a series of “Great British Tapas”. You can read about that experience in my write...
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Tapas Recipe: Apple Crumble Crema Catalana by Jose Pizarro
A few weeks back I had the pleasure sampling the results of chef Jose Pizarro and Codorníu cava teaming up to create a series of “Great British Tapas”. You can read about that experience in my write...
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Colombian Chef Harry Sasson “Pops Up” at the Intercontinental London Park...
InterContinental London Park Lane is to host its very own pop-up version of chef Harry Sasson’s pioneering Bogotá restaurant, Club Colombia. Known as one of South America’s most celebrated Chefs,...
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Mozzarella Month at Sartoria, Savile Row
Right before I took off for Tahiti, I managed to squeeze in one more foodie splurge here in London by attending a mozzarella masterclass on Saturday the 4th of May at Mayfair Italian fine dining...
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Win a Free Signed Copy of Chef Neil Perry’s Rockpool Bar & Grill Cookbook
COMPETITION IS NOW OVER AND THE WINNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. THANKS SO MUCH FOR READING TIKICHRIS. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR LOTS MORE FUN AND FREEBIES TO COME! Neil Perry is one of the world’s top chefs....
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Scotch Egg Challenge 2013 at The Ship in Wandsworth
Nieves Barragan’s Fino Egg Tuesday 17 September will see the Scotch Egg Challenge return to The Ship in Wandsworth for a third year and first time to team up with humanitarian charity Action Against...
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Jason Atherton’s Berners Tavern at The London Edition
Exquisite flavours in a lavish setting – Jason Atherton’s Berners Tavern at The London Edition hotel is designed to dazzle. Does it? Kemey and I dined last night at newly opened Berners Tavern. Hardly...
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An Interview with Chef Albert Roux (Great British Chefs)
Back during the first full week of October when The Restaurant Show 2013 was on at Earls Court, Chris Osburn had the pleasure and honour of sitting down for a quick interview with legendary...
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Tasty Tales from the Italian Ham Highway: Antica Corte Pallavicina
From the heights of the snowcapped Dolomites to the verdant Valle del Cibo, I recently had the delicious pleasure of visiting a number of the finest food and drink producers in northern Italy, taking...
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Tasty Tales from the Italian Ham Highway: Modena: Fast Cars and Slow Food
From the heights of the snowcapped Dolomites to the verdant Valle del Cibo, I recently had the delicious pleasure of visiting a number of the finest food and drink producers in northern Italy, taking...
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Win Dinner for Two at Notting Hill Kitchen – 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! In case you hadn’t noticed, I’ve been...
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Adam Gray Nursery School Cookery Demo (Great British Chefs)
Skylon Executive Head Chef, Adam Gray, is a family man with a four year old son in nursery. Keen to pass on his passion for food to a younger generation, Adam recently dropped by his son’s south west...
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Codorníu Cava + Jose Pizarro and Ashika Mathews at Portobello Road Market –...
The bright and bubbly folks behind Codorníu Cava are ” hitting the markets of Britain” with their Codorníu Cava Revolution to “spread the Cava love and bring the soul and vibrancy of Barcelona’s...
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Faroes and Away: Koks Restaurant and Its New Nordic Kitchen
One especially delicious ‘just go‘ reason to visit the Faroe Islands is the opportunity to dine at Koks restaurant. Located at Hotel Foroyar with sweeping views over the town of Torshavn and across...
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Brasserie Chavot: Epic Flavour and Subtle Finesse in Mayfair
Contemporary French cuisine made with quality ingredients sourced from the British Isles and France? It’s a gorgeous idea – especially when executed by a capable chef such as Eric Chavot. A recent...
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Far North Foodie Adventure in the Faroe Islands (Great British Chefs)
Chris takes us on a journey through the very scenic and serene Faroe Islands, a tiny island nation that’s also one of most fascinating places for food he has been to! I’ve never been anywhere quite...
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Review: Pont Street Restaurant at Belgraves Hotel
Before making my rez for Friday night din-din at the Belgraves hotel’s Pont Street restaurant, I skimmed the web for a few reviews. Ouch! I’m not sure whether what I came across was egregiously snarky...
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Win Dinner for Two at Pont Street 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! So, a couple of weeks back I had a very...
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Hotel Cafe Royal and Valrhona Team Up for Exclusive Profile 66 Chocolate
French chocolatier Valrhona has co-branded with London’s Hotel Cafe Royal to develop an exclusive new chocolate: Profile 66. Only available at the hotel, Profile 66 is the creation of Andrew Blas and...
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My Simple Italian by Theo Randall – Book Review (Great British Chefs)
Chef Theo Randall has a new book out. Simply titled My Simple Italian, it is Theo’s second and serves as an enticing and instructive read. Fellow alum of the kitchens at Hammersmith’s fabled River...
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Tapas Revolution, Shoreditch
Opened back in the spring, Chef Omar Allibhoy’s Tapas Revolution in Shoreditch seems to have settled in nicely to its Bethnal Green Road digs. I had a lovely time recently, sampling a range of tapas...
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Chefs Mark Jordan and Pascal Proyart Team Up for a Taste of Jersey in London
Head Chef Pascal Proyart of One-O-One Restaurant at The Park Tower Hotel in Knightsbridge will host Chef Mark Jordan of Michelin starred Ocean Restaurant at The Atlantic Hotel in Jersey at the end of...
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A Taste of Jersey in London (Great British Chefs)
Chris Osburn heads to Pascal Proyart’s One-O-One in London to preview a very special meal showcasing the best of Jersey’s produce. The weekend of 29 January saw head chef Pascal Proyart of One-O-One...
View ArticleLittle Galicia at Tapas Revolution Shoreditch
Tapas Revolution has teamed up with Estrella Galicia beer for a series of “Little Galicia” events this summer to bring a taste of Northern Spain to Shoreditch. Continue reading → The post Little...
View ArticleVisiting Borough Market with Le Cordon Bleu’s Chef Emil Minev
Experiencing Borough Market with Le Cordon Bleu’s Culinary Arts Director, Chef Emil Minev, was a real eye opener – and a definite palate pleaser! Continue reading → The post Visiting Borough Market...
View ArticleMichael Thompson’s Fodder at Borough Wines & Beer
If you’re like me and find yourself channelling your inner child in a candy store upon entering a wine shop, Borough Wines & Beers won’t disappoint. After shaking off the rain droplets and calming...
View ArticleChef and Author Antonina Parker | #TCTalks Episode 52
For my 52nd episode of tikichris Talks, I speak with chef and author Antonina Parker. Hosted in her flat which doubles once a month as a dating app supper club, I chat about with Nina about how banana...
View ArticleChef and Author Antonina Parker | #TCTalks Episode 52
For my 52nd episode of tikichris Talks, I speak with chef and author Antonina Parker. Hosted in her flat which doubles once a month as a dating app supper club, I chat about with Nina about how banana...
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