Monthly Archives: December 2012

Amazing 3 Bedroom Apartment for Sale, Canada Water, SE16

Posted on 2012-12-06 by tikichris

Photo from the Foxtons listing. A close friend has just put his Canada Water home on the market. I’ve been to this stylish three bedroom apartment a number of times over the years. It’s very spacious, has a phenomenal kitchen … Continue reading →

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Jean-Christophe Novelli’s Christmas Menu

Posted on 2012-12-05 by tikichris

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 Jean-Christophe Novelli shows us how to make a … Continue reading →

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

Posted on 2012-12-05 by tikichris

I know what I’m doing for din-din tomorrow night: the Finger and Thumbs pop up shellfish restaurant at Arch 289, Cambridge Heath Road, E2 9HA. Sounds yummy, right? Offering “BIG buckets” full of mussels, clams, razor clams, king prawns, crayfish, … Continue reading →

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Dubh Prais: Traditional Scottish Cooking on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-12-05 by tikichris

Located in the heart of the Royal Mile, Dubh Prais offers a hearty helping of welcoming Scottish character and, despite its tourist laden locale, has an authentically homey and off-the-beaten track feel to it. Read my complete post at the … Continue reading →

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London Life Photography Exhibition at Getty Images, Westfield Stratford City

Posted on 2012-12-05 by tikichris

I had a great time at last night’s opening of London Life at the Getty Images Gallery’s Westfield Stratford City outlet. Hosted by East Village, the exhibition showcases the work of some of London’s best amateur photographers – Kemey has … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Marylebone Lane

Posted on 2012-12-05 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Can’t Catch Me

Posted on 2012-12-04 by tikichris
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Hong Kong Eye at Saatchi Gallery

Posted on 2012-12-04 by tikichris

Swung by the press preview of Hong Kong Eye at Saatchi Gallery earlier today. Really glad I did too. Featuring more than 50 works by 18 top emerging artists from Hong Kong, this show is the largest ever touring international showcase to … Continue reading →

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Berry Bros. & Rudd: Britain’s Oldest Wine and Spirit Merchant (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-12-04 by tikichris

Berry Bros. & Rudd is Britain’s oldest wine and spirit merchant. A supplier to the Royal Family since the reign of King George III, historic customers have included Lord Byron, William Pitt the Younger and the Aga Khan. While Berry … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Smoking Snowman Graffiti

Posted on 2012-12-03 by tikichris
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Hamarikyu Gardens: A Green (Tea) Oasis Amid the Bustle of Modern Tokyo (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-12-02 by tikichris

Hamarikyu Gardens is bucolic swath of ancient parkland and ponds on the site of the 17th century villa of the Tokyo’s first Shogun, Tokugawa Ieyasu. Surrounded by Tokyo’s towering modern skyline, a wander round the gardens offers a relaxing opportunity … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Deck

Posted on 2012-12-02 by tikichris
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Christmas Feast Ideas?

Posted on 2012-12-02 by tikichris

As I mentioned on the blog yesterday morning, despite the fact that I’ve lived in London for about a decade, 2012 will be the first year that I’ll actually be here on Christmas day. I’m gonna do it up with … Continue reading →

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The Factory House (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-12-01 by tikichris

… it can be hit or miss around there if you don’t know what to look for. The Factory House is more than a safe best. Read my complete post at the OneTravel blog.

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London Daily Photo: Frosty Window

Posted on 2012-12-01 by tikichris
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First Christmas in London

Posted on 2012-12-01 by tikichris

Wow. This year will be the first time I spend Christmas in London. Every December before this one, I’ve gone back to the States (well, there was the one odd year I “did” Christmas in Italy). Good news is no … Continue reading →

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