Monthly Archives: December 2012

Theatre Review: Follow the Rabbit

Posted on 2012-12-17 by tikichris

Yeah, maybe I’m getting too big for my britches and posting more pics of myself than most folks would care to see. But this time I doing it because, believe it or not, I was the star of the show … Continue reading →

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I’ve got a £20 Groupon Voucher Code to Give One Reader

Posted on 2012-12-17 by tikichris

Good morning everybody. I’ve got a £20 Groupon voucher to give away. To win it, all you’ve got to do is dig a little through my blog (this one you’re reading right now) and find the title of my London … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong Eye at Saatchi Gallery, London (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-12-16 by tikichris

Hong Kong Eye features more than 50 works by 18 top emerging artists from Hong Kong. It is the largest ever touring international showcase to date of Hong Kong contemporary art with the majority of work having never been shown … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Gold

Posted on 2012-12-16 by tikichris
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23 Photos of Me in a Beard Snood

Posted on 2012-12-15 by tikichris

Just in time for the festive season and to make your Yuletide bright – here are 23 glorious photographs of me walking around a factory in a smock, hairnet and beard snood. Yes, I have brought sexy back for you … Continue reading →

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Brochures, Postcards: Get the Printing Right!

Posted on 2012-12-15 by tikichris

Recently in a couple of posts here on my blog, I discussed the importance of getting your brochure printing right. Essentially, the same common sense advice and forethought apply when you’re considering having some postcards printed. If you have some … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: North of the Roundabout

Posted on 2012-12-15 by tikichris
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Berliner Parody of Gangnam Style (Sponsored Video)

Posted on 2012-12-14 by tikichris

Check out this “Berlin Ampel Style” parody of everybody’s favourite Korean pop song, Gangnam Style. It’s a sponsored post – hope ya like it.

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Sodo Sourdough Pizza Cafe – Upper Clapton Road, E5

Posted on 2012-12-14 by tikichris

Simple, quality pizza at a reasonable price in Clapton? Score. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Upper Clapton Road

Posted on 2012-12-14 by tikichris
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Visit Kappabashi, Tokyo’s Kitchen Town (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-12-13 by tikichris

You know those incredibly realistic plastic samples of menu items that you see in the windows of Japanese restaurants and other types of east Asian eateries? Well, there’s a street in Tokyo where the shops specialise in selling those plastic … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Chintzy Herald

Posted on 2012-12-13 by tikichris
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Eating in England This Christmas? Sweet! (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-12-12 by tikichris

Of course, there are some traditions specific to celebrating Christmas in England. Here’s a list of a few that stood out most to me as an American when I first moved to London back in 2001. Read my complete post at … Continue reading →

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The Pride(s) of Parma (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2012-12-12 by tikichris

As it turned out, the itinerary – as you’ve probably already gathered – was one part ham and one part cheese. Certainly, I dined like a king while there but also managed to learn a bit about area and what … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: £951

Posted on 2012-12-12 by tikichris
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The Factory House (Blue Tomato)

Posted on 2012-12-11 by tikichris

The Factory House is a new Victorian themed restaurant in the City with an aim to be a “refuge for the modern-day industrialist.” A bit kitsch to be sure, but the place is comfortable enough with a fully stocked bar … Continue reading →

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Office to Let in SE1

Posted on 2012-12-11 by tikichris

Hey folks. Some friends of mine have a really nice office to let. I know the space pretty well and the immediate area extremely well (I’m around there a few times a month). It’s pleasant with great natural light, looks … Continue reading →

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Five Great Korean Restaurants in Central London (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-12-11 by tikichris

Here are five of my favorite Korean restaurants in London listed in alphabetical order. I couldn’t possibly arrange a list in any sort of ascending or descending order of quality; they’re all good! The list is hardly exhaustive as I’m … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Dalston Door

Posted on 2012-12-11 by tikichris
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Masterpieces from the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and the D.Daskalopoulos Collection

Posted on 2012-12-10 by tikichris

From Death to Death and Other Small Tales: Masterpieces from the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and the D.Daskalopoulos Collection List of Artists in the exhibition: Marina Abramovic, Jean Arp, Balthus, Matthew Barney, Hans Bellmer, Joseph Beuys, Boyle Family, … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Accessories

Posted on 2012-12-10 by tikichris
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Cindy Sherman – The Vivisector at Spruth Magers London (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-12-09 by tikichris

Mutilated, melted, dismembered and reconstructed dolls in violent and sexually explicit poses: this ain’t one to take the kids to. But to see art by one of today’s grandest agents provocateurs – and one of the highest paid photographers ever … Continue reading →

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Black Metal Beyond the Darkness

Posted on 2012-12-09 by tikichris

Image of One Tail, One Head courtesy of Black Dog Publishing I never read about music these days. As a teen, I pretty much used to only read about music. But when I came across Black Metal: Beyond the Darkness … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Season’s Greetings

Posted on 2012-12-09 by tikichris
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Follow the Rabbit: Immersive Theatre Experience Based on the Works of Lewis Carroll

Posted on 2012-12-08 by tikichris

Follow The Rabbit is an immersive theatre experience co-produced by Theatre Giant and Drunk Tank Productions and based on the works of Lewis Carroll. Set and costume design for the White Queen by the one and only Kemey Lafond! Performances run from 15 … Continue reading →

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FAO Xmas Shop: Marylebone Pop-Up for Design-Minded Gift Givers

Posted on 2012-12-08 by tikichris

Dummy me, I input the wrong date in my calendar for the press preview of FAO’s pop-up Christmas shop and went a day early. So I missed some refreshments and maybe a small goodie bag or some such. Oh well. … Continue reading →

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Sponsored Video: Butlers Blacksticks Blue – British Blue Cheese – Tales of the Unexpected

Posted on 2012-12-08 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Hot Cold

Posted on 2012-12-08 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Christmas Window Displaying

Posted on 2012-12-07 by tikichris
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Win a TASCHEN Book and Afternoon Tea for Two with a Christmas Tree View at Belgraves, A Thompson Hotel

Posted on 2012-12-07 by tikichris

No matter how you stack them, books make great gifts. And the folks at Belgraves hotel and TASCHEN reckon they can be fantastic Christmas decorations too! Keep reading to find out how you can win a TASCHEN book and afternoon tea for … Continue reading →

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Fingers and Thumbs Pop-Up Shellfish Restaurant, Cambridge Heath Road

Posted on 2012-12-06 by tikichris

Just back from a fun dining experience at the Fingers and Thumbs Pop-Up Shellfish Restaurant near Cambridge Heath Station. £40 got a bucket for two filled with Canadian lobster as well as a lot of mussels, clams, razor clams, prawns, … Continue reading →

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Visit Tokyo’s Oldest Buddhist Temple: Senso-ji (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-12-06 by tikichris

Senso-ji is an ancient Buddhist temple. Located in the Asakusa district of Tokyo, it is the oldest and arguably most important temple in the city. With more than 30 millions visitors a year, Senso-ji is also one of Japan’s top … Continue reading →

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#SoupSearch Radio Interviews with Ainsley Harriott and Me

Posted on 2012-12-06 by tikichris

I spent Monday morning in the studio with Ainsley being interviewed about my #SoupSearch adventures and Ainsley’s World Kitchen range of soups. Here’s a link to the bit we did for syndication; questions by David Brain: https://soundcloud.com/cleanfeedmedia/ainsley-and-chris-full And here’s a … Continue reading →

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Just a Few Days Left to Win FREE Skype Prepaid Cards

Posted on 2012-12-06 by tikichris

About a week ago I mentioned this fun little Skype game I’m hosting that gives my readers a ridiculously easy opportunity to win up to £50’s worth of Skype credit. As the time to play draws near its end, I … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Cracked and Cold

Posted on 2012-12-06 by tikichris
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