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4 Unique Eats in Mexico City’s Centro Histórico (CheapOair)
There’s no shortage of great places to eat in Mexico City, but deciding on where to grab a bite can seem like a daunting task at times – you’re spoiled for choice (well, as long as you like Mexican), and it’s not always so clear what your best options are. Here’s a list of four unique eateries in the city’s Centro Histórico near the city’s famed Zócalo plaza. Continue reading
Posted in CheapOair, Drink, Food, mexico, restaurants, Travel
Tagged Arte Mexicano Para el Mundo, Centro Histórico, cheapoair, chris osburn, El Cardinal, El Rey del Pavo, Fonda Don Chon, Food, mexican cuisine, mexican food, mexico, mexico city, mexico city restaurants, Puro Corazó, restaurants, tikichris, Travel, Zócalo
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London Daily Photo: Gnome
Gnome ban lifted at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography
Tagged chelsea, chelsea flower show, Chelsea Pensioners, chris osburn, flowers, garden gnomes, gardening, gardens, gnomes, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, RHS, RHS Chelsea Flower Show, royal horticultural society, Royal Hospital, tikichris
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Five Great Jazz and Blues Bars in London (CheapOair)
There’s no need to get the blues in a jazzy town like London. If you’re looking to experience a great night of live blues or jazz then you’re in the right place. London is home to an amazing bar and club scene, and as a fan of rock ‘n’ roll can attest, the Brits have always had an affection and a knack for finding the best in American music. Here are five fantastic venues in central London where you can listen to live blues and jazz from the local up ‘n’ comers to the crème de la crème of international headlining acts. Continue reading
Posted in CheapOair, Drink, Food, London, music, restaurants, Travel
Tagged Ain't Nothing' But, blues, BLUES KITCHEN, camden, cheapoair, chris osburn, islington, jazz, jazz cafe, Jazz Clubs, live music, London, music venues, Ronnie Scott's, Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, round midnight, soho, tikichris
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Sneak Peek at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2013
It’s time again for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show which this year celebrates its 100th anniversary. Got tix? Here’s a sneak peek from the VIP and press day of what you can expect. Continue reading
Posted in Art, Celebrities, Design, Food, London, Photography, Shopping
Tagged andy burgess, Art, BBQ, beatles, big green egg, carving, Celebrities, chelsea, Chelsea Pensioners, chris osburn, cooking, dame helen mirren, design, drummer, fair trade, flower, flower show, flowers, Food, Garden of Magical Childhood, gardening, gardens, hats, helen mirren, herbert smith freehills, horticulture, jerry hall, joanna lumley, London, NSPCC, pachacuti, Panama hats, photographs, Photography, plants, RHS, RHS Chelsea Flower Show, ringo starr, royal horticultural society, Royal Hospital, sculpture, sneak peek, SW3, SW3 4SR, The Beatles, tikichris, wateraid
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London Daily Photo: Ringo Starr for WaterAid
Ringo Starr showing support for WaterAid at the Herbert Smtih Freehills Garden, 2013 RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Posted in Celebrities, London, London Daily Photo, Photography
Tagged beatles, chelsea, chelsea flower show, chris osburn, drummer, fab four, Herbert Smith, herbert smith freehills, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, RHS Chelsea Flower Show, ringo starr, The Beatles, tikichris, wateraid
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Mozzarella Month at Sartoria, Savile Row
The masterclass – conducted by Head Chef Lukas Pfaff and his mozzarella supplier, Andrea Livi of Bianca la Bufala – was a delicious opportunity to sample fresh and top of the line mozzarella di buffala along with a range of similar southern Italian cheeses such as smoky scamorza, proper pizza topper fiordilatte, and gorgeously creamy burrata. Continue reading
Posted in Food, London, restaurants
Tagged Andrea Livi, Bianca la Bufala, bufalo mozzarella, burrata, cheese, chef, chris osburn, fiordilatte, head chef, italian cheese, italian cuisine, italian food, italian restaurant, London, Lukas Pfaff, mayfair, mozzarella, MOZZARELLA DI BUFALA, Mozzarella Month, restaurant, sartoria, savile row, scamorza, tikichris, treccia, W1
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Best of Italy’s Summer Music Festivals (OneTravel)
Summer vacation in Italy? That’s music to everbody’s ears – no matter what type of tunes you like to listen to. From sacred music to jive, from Puccini to Diana Krall, There’s a wonderful range of summer music festivals scheduled across Italy catering to all tastes and budgets. Here’s a look at just a few of the many. Continue reading
Posted in Italy, music, OneTravel, Travel
Tagged chris osburn, Italy, music, music festivals, OneTravel, summer, tikichris, Travel
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London Daily Photo: Untitled
Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography
Tagged chris osburn, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, street photography, tikichris
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Just Back from Tahiti. Whoa!
Hey folks. I’m back in town after a week and a half sailing around French Polynesia’s Leeward Islands. And aside from a couple of hours of choppy sailing and a bout of seasickness that I thought might never end, the trip was truly awesome: eating lots and lots of fresh papaya … swimming around in giant bathtub lagoons off wild coasts of far flung specks of land … spotting dolphins … ogling tikis … taking in all the many different shades of blue … I had a a bona fide blast in the tropical breeze. Continue reading
Posted in City AM, French Polynesia, Hotels, Photography, Tahiti Pearl Regatta, tiki, Travel
Tagged boating, chris osburn, City AM, french polynesia, hotel, INTERCONTINENTAL, InterContinental Resort Tahiti, leeward islands, pacific, pacific ocean, polyneisa, polynesia, polynesian, race, regatta, resort, sailing, society islands, south pacific, tahiti, tahiti pearl regatta, tahiti yacht charter, tahitian, tikcihris, tiki, tikichris, Travel, yachting, yachts
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London Daily Photo: Untitled
Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography
Tagged chris osburn, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, street photography, tikichris
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Brueghel, Titian and More – Exhibitions in Rome May 2013 (CheapOair)
A great resource for finding out about art related happenings in Rome is local website romaexhibit.it (with information in Italian and English about current and upcoming events). Here’s a heads up about two must-see exhibitions in a couple of amazing venues on now in Rome – compliments of romaexhibit.it – along with details on how to make the most of any art-minded visit … Continue reading
Posted in Art, CheapOair, Italy, Rome, Travel
Tagged Art, Brueghel, cheapoair, Chiostro del Bramante, chris osburn, EXHIBITIONS, flemish art, galleries, Italy, may 2013, roma, romaexhibit.it, rome, Scuderie del Quirinale, the Fascinating World of Flemish Art, tikichris, Titian, Travel
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London Daily Photo: In Your Face
Posted in Graffiti, London, London Daily Photo, Photography
Tagged chris osburn, Graffiti, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, street art, street photography, tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Gold
Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography
Tagged chris osburn, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, street photography, tikichris
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Coronation Afternoon Tea at Fortnum and Mason (CheapOair)
In March 2012, her Majesty the Queen opened the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon in honor of her 60 years as Monarch since her ascension to the throne in February 1952. This year sees the continuation of the celebrations, to mark the 60th anniversary since her coronation at Westminster Abbey in June 1953. Continue reading
Posted in CheapOair, Drink, Food, London, Shopping, Travel
Tagged afternoon tea, cheapoair, chris osburn, coronation, Coronation Afternoon Tea, diamond jubilee tea salon, QUEEN ELIZABETH II, tea, tikichris
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London Daily Photo: KEEP OFF
Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography
Tagged chris osburn, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, street photography, tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Thanks! You Too.
Posted in Graffiti, London, London Daily Photo, Photography
Tagged chris osburn, Graffiti, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, street art, street photography, tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Timeline
Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography
Tagged chris osburn, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, phone box, Photography, street photography, telephone box, tikichris
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Foodie Fun at England’s Seaside in Sussex (CheapOair)
Located along the coast in Southeastern England, Sussex offers the best of British surf and turf for gourmet travelers visiting the UK and all within easy reach of London and its two main airports – Heathrow and Gatwick. Indeed Gatwick is located halfway between London and Sussex seaside communities of Brighton and Hove. Here’s a selection of upcoming food and drink events around in Brighton and Hove and surrounding Sussex countryside. Happy eating! Continue reading
Posted in Beer, CheapOair, Drink, england, Food, London, restaurants, Shopping, Street Markets, Travel, Wine
Tagged beer, brighton, Brighton Farmers Market, cheapoair, chris osburn, Churchill Square Farmers Market, cider, Drink, Food, Henry Butler, Hove, L'Eglise, restaurants, seafood, South Downs Beer & Cider Festival, sussex, Sussex Gourmet Bus Tour, tikichris, Travel, wine
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Colombian Chef Harry Sasson “Pops Up” at the Intercontinental London Park Lane (CheapOair)
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, Harry and his team will take over the iconic London hotel’s Cookbook Cafe from 17th to the 25th of May to recreate his modern and refined approach to Colombian cuisine for a British audience. Continue reading
Posted in CheapOair, Food, Hotels, London, restaurants, Travel
Tagged Bogotá, Bogotá restaurant, cheapoair, chef, chris osburn, Club Colombia, colombian cuisine, colombian food, colombian restaurant, cookbook cafe, Harry Sasson, hotel, INTERCONTINENTAL LONDON PARK LANE, London, nterContinental, park lane, pop-up, restaurant, tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Faithful Companion
Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography
Tagged chris osburn, cocker spaniel, dog, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, street photography, tikichris
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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 up for Blue Tomato. I really enjoyed … Continue reading
Posted in Drink, Food, Great British Tapas Project, London, Recipes, restaurants, Wine
Tagged apple, apple crumble, apple crumble crema Catalana, apple crumble recipe, british cuisine, british food, CAVA, chef, chris osburn, CODORNÍU, crema catalana, dessert, dessert recipe, Great British Tapas Project, jose, JOSE PIZARRO, London, PIZARRO, pudding, recipe, restaurant, restaurants, spanish cuisine, spanish food, spanish restaurant, spanish wine, sparkling wine, tapas, Tapas Recipe, tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Cafe Dusk
Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography
Tagged cafe, chris osburn, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, neon, Photography, signage, street photography, tikichris
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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 up for Blue Tomato. I really enjoyed tasting … Continue reading
Posted in Drink, Food, London, Recipes, restaurants, Wine
Tagged beef, beef and pimentón Yorkshire mini puds, british cuisine, british food, CAVA, chef, chris osburn, CODORNÍU, Great British Tapas Project, jose, JOSE PIZARRO, London, PIZARRO, recipe, restaurant, restaurants, roast beef and Yorkshire pudding, spanish cuisine, spanish food, spanish restaurant, spanish wine, sparkling wine, tapas, Tapas Recipe, tikichris, yorkshire mini puds, yorkshire pudding
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London Daily Photo: Star
Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography
Tagged chris osburn, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, street photography, tikichris
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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 up for Blue Tomato. I really enjoyed tasting … Continue reading
Posted in Drink, Food, London, Recipes, restaurants, Uncategorized, Wine
Tagged british cuisine, british food, CAVA, chef, chris osburn, CODORNÍU, Croquetas, fish, fish and chips, Fish and Chips Tostados, Great British Tapas Project, jose, JOSE PIZARRO, London, peas, PIZARRO, recipe, restaurant, restaurants, seafood, spanish cuisine, spanish food, spanish restaurant, spanish wine, sparkling wine, tapas, Tapas Recipe, tikichris, Tostados
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London Daily Photo: Di
Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography
Tagged chris osburn, lady diana, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, painting, Photography, portrait, princess of wales, street photography, tikichris
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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 up for Blue Tomato. I really enjoyed tasting … Continue reading
Posted in Drink, Food, London, Recipes, restaurants, Wine
Tagged british cuisine, british food, CAVA, chef, chris osburn, CODORNÍU, Croquetas, Great British Tapas Project, jose, JOSE PIZARRO, London, PIZARRO, recipe, restaurant, restaurants, Shepherd’s Pie, shepherd’s pie croquetas, spanish cuisine, spanish food, spanish restaurant, spanish wine, sparkling wine, tapas, Tapas Recipe, tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Pig
Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography
Tagged chris osburn, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, street photography, tikichris
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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 up for Blue Tomato. I really enjoyed tasting … Continue reading
Posted in Drink, Food, London, Recipes, restaurants, Wine
Tagged british cuisine, british food, CAVA, chef, chris osburn, CODORNÍU, full english breakfast, full English sourdoughs, Great British Tapas Project, jose, JOSE PIZARRO, London, PIZARRO, recipe, restaurant, restaurants, spanish cuisine, spanish food, spanish restaurant, spanish wine, sparkling wine, tapas, tikichris
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The Bristol Hotel (CDCLifestyle)
Right on the harbour and just a block over from picturesque Queen Square, The Bristol is an ideally situated hotel whatever might bring you to the vibrant and compact city of Bristol. I certainly didn’t have any problems getting around the city centre on foot while keeping this comfortable hotel as my base during a recent visit. Continue reading
Posted in CDCLifestyle, Drink, england, Food, Hotels, Travel, Wine
Tagged bristol, bubbles & berries, CDCLifestyle, champagne, chris osburn, comte des cierges, england, FOUR STAR HOTEL, french wine, hotel, Louis Dornier & Fils, sparkling wine, temple spa, the bristol, the bristol hotel, tikichris, Travel
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Good Stuff and Grand Designs
Here’s a quick little list of good stuff I’ve recently come across and thought was worth sharing with you. Enjoy! Continue reading
Posted in Chocolate, Design, Drink, Food, Good Stuff, London, Photography, restaurants, Shopping
Tagged All Star Lanes, appliances, Bodean's, cameras, cherry soda, chocolate, chocolate week, chris osburn, digital appliances, Dominion American Craft Sodas, Drink, Excel London, fine chocolate, four-door refrigerator, Galaxy Camera, ginger beer, Grand Designs Live, international chocolate awards, jellyfish, Jellyfish Capsule, Jellyfish Capsules, kitchen, London, Mygind Design, orange soda, restaurants, root beer, SAMSUNG, Samsung four-door refrigerator, Samsung Galaxy, Samsung Galaxy Camera, Samsung refrigerator, seventy%, should have gone to specsavers, should've gone to specsavers, slurp.co.uk, soda, spec savers, specsavers, The Diner, tikichris, Tree Tents
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