Monthly Archives: October 2014

London Daily Photo: Woe/Whoa

Posted on 2014-10-14 by tikichris
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5 Big Exhibitions in London Now (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-10-14 by tikichris

This week sees the annual Frieze Art Fair descend upon London. With it comes a scope of art related activities and satellite events across town with some of London’s best known galleries taking advantage of this time of heightened buzz … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Scratch Skull

Posted on 2014-10-13 by tikichris
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New Restaurant Review: United Ramen, Upper Street

Posted on 2014-10-12 by tikichris

Ramen, ramen, ramen, ramen! Talk about a soup du jour! Londoners are slurping up this Japanese dish at a decidedly trendy rate. Newest noodles on the scene are those on offer at United Ramen, where I had a right tasty meal last week. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Brick Lane Sunday

Posted on 2014-10-12 by tikichris
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Steve McQueen at Thomas Dane Gallery: Ashes

Posted on 2014-10-12 by tikichris

Two new works by Steve McQueen go on view soon at Thomas Dane Gallery in St James’s. One is an immersive projection with sound entitled Ashes which was shot on Super8 film in Granada with much of the footage dating from 2002 and taken by cinematographer Robbie Müller with recently recorded soundtrack about the sad fate of the subject in the film. The other work is Broken Column, a sculptural installation which “acts as a pendant to Ashes.” Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Portobello

Posted on 2014-10-11 by tikichris
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Marvin Gaye Chetwynd at Studio Voltaire: Hermitos Children 2 

Posted on 2014-10-11 by tikichris

Hermitos Children 2 is the largest film commission to date by Glasgow based artist Marvin Gaye Chetwynd (known as Spartacus Chetwynd a couple years back when she was a Turner Prize nominee) and is on view now at Studio Voltaire. The film is part of an ongoing series of “experimental television crime drama” following telepathic detective Joan Shipman as “she uncovers and solves sex crimes” and is screened within a large scale gallery installation incorporating a number of props and interiors. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Stratford International

Posted on 2014-10-10 by tikichris
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5 Scan-tastic Reasons to Visit Sweden’s Koster Islands (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-10-10 by tikichris

About a month back I had the pleasure of visiting the Koster Islands, Sweden’s most westerly populated (if only sparsely) islands. Just south of the Norwegian coast, it’s a rugged and beautiful part of the world and a great place … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Guard

Posted on 2014-10-09 by tikichris
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Win a Pair of Tickets to the bettane+desseauve Wine Experience London

Posted on 2014-10-09 by tikichris

The third edition of the bettane+desseauve Wine Experience London will take place 24 and 25 October at Saatchi Gallery where guests will have the chance to sample more than 400 of the best European wines on the market today. Tickets for the tasting run 30 quid a pop. But check it out! I’ve got ten pairs of tickets to share with you lucky readers. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Brick Lane

Posted on 2014-10-08 by tikichris
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Sponsored Video: ENO does Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro: 16 October to 23 November

Posted on 2014-10-08 by tikichris

The Marriage of Figaro comes to the London stage this month with a highly anticipated return of the English National Opera’s smash-hit production at the London Coliseum for the first time since its hugely well received premiere in 2011. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Orange

Posted on 2014-10-07 by tikichris
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4 Great Blogs for Travel Tech Tips (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-10-07 by tikichris

What’s the best gear, app, camera, tablet, SIM card etc for your particular style of travel? I dunno. But maybe one of these bloggers can steer you in the right direction. Here’s a list of five of the world’s best … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Whitechapel High Street

Posted on 2014-10-06 by tikichris
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Speed Date an Engagement Ring Designer with F&L Designer Guides

Posted on 2014-10-06 by tikichris

Here’s a first: a “Speed Date a Designer” event “to help you meet and get inspired by a collection of independent, friendly and imaginative engagement ring designers in one fun evening.” Got questions about “popping the question” and want to make sure you get everything right when you do? This unique opportunity hosted by F&L Designer Guides might be a perfect for you, potentially saving you loads of time and money. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Freshly Cut

Posted on 2014-10-05 by tikichris
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Annual AllDogsMatter Halloween Dog Walk: Sunday 26 October at The Spaniards Inn

Posted on 2014-10-05 by tikichris

“Pups line up for this annual fur-raising AllDogsMatter Howloween Parade” weaving its way from the historic Spaniards Inn through Hampstead Heath and back to this historic and picturesquely placed pub for a “fang-tastic doggie costume contest for Best Dressed Warlock (Male), Best Dressed Witch (Female) and Spookiest in Show (Male or Female). Whether you’re a proud dog owner or just craving some cute canie action, this event promises to be a lot of fun while supporting a great cause. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: The Camden Market

Posted on 2014-10-04 by tikichris
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Theatre Review: Proud Haddock’s Julius Caesar

Posted on 2014-10-04 by tikichris

A few nights ago, I got to catch newbie production company Proud Haddock’s first ever show, a sold out performance of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar at Saatchi Gallery (the only time a play has ever been staged there). That was a one off. However, from early November the play will have a couple of weeks’ run at Chelsea Theatre about a mile or so farther down King’s Road. If the Chelsea Theatre run goes anything like the Saatchi Gallery premiere, audiences are in for a treat. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: nal Theatr

Posted on 2014-10-03 by tikichris
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DC Dining? It’s a Capital Idea!

Posted on 2014-10-03 by tikichris

A commission for City AM had me visiting Washington DC and rural Virginia at the end of September to write a piece about the exquisite Hay-Adams hotel and its relationship with regional food and drink suppliers. I’ll be sure to do a heads up post here on the blog when that article is published, but in the meanwhile I thought I’d share some of the best bits of my trip in a quickie roundup. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Guilford Street

Posted on 2014-10-02 by tikichris
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4 of London’s Best Hookah Bars (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-10-02 by tikichris

Hookah … shisha … whatever you want to call it, a relaxed and al fresco sit round the hubbly bubbly pipe can add a bit of chilled out exotic charm to any night on the town. Here’s a list of … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: In the Pipes

Posted on 2014-10-01 by tikichris
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Nachos of the Month: Honey Roasted Ham and Emmental Sincronizadas

Posted on 2014-10-01 by tikichris

Nachos! They’re an easy assemblage and an awesome snack. I’ve teamed up with tortillas with spirit brand Manomasa to create some recipes to help you best enjoy your next crunch time. A crunch Mexican style take on the classic ham and Swiss sandwich, my latest recipe – honey roasted ham and Emmental sincronizadas – is an especially quick and hassle free treat. Enjoy. Continue reading →

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