Monthly Archives: February 2015

4 of the World’s Weirdest Museums (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-02-28 by tikichris

The Met? Meh. The Louvre? Over it. And the Smithsonian? So what, son! Here’s a set of quirky and much more creatively curated museums for your consideration. Read my complete post at OneTravel.

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London Daily Photo: Things to Do

Posted on 2015-02-28 by tikichris
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PB & Me: My Nutty Month with Pip & Nut

Posted on 2015-02-27 by tikichris

Putting the nut back in nutritious, Pip & Nut is a new natural foods brand offering health conscious shoppers a range of super tasty spreads: peanut butter, almond butter, and coconut almond butter. From coming up with a couple of … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Untitled

Posted on 2015-02-27 by tikichris
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Goya: The Witches and Old Women Album on Now at Courtauld Gallery, Somerset House

Posted on 2015-02-26 by tikichris

Goya: The Witches and Old Women Album, a new exhibition opening today at Courtauld Gallery, presents the first time a whole Goya album in its original sequence has been reconstructed. Continue reading →

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Soho Stalwart Carom Gets a Refurb

Posted on 2015-02-26 by tikichris

One of Soho’s best destinations for a quality Indian meal, Carom, recently underwent refurbishment. Taking the popular pan-Indian restaurant up on an invitation to view its new “rough-luxe” interiors provided a good opportunity to have another taste of this Soho … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Morning Light

Posted on 2015-02-26 by tikichris
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Win a Complete Range of Dahlias For Gourmets from Lubera #DeliDahlias

Posted on 2015-02-26 by tikichris

Are you a gourmet with a green thumb? Then here’s a giveaway competition for you! I’ve teamed up with the “fruitful gardening folks” at Lubera to get the word out about their exclusive DeliDahlias range. These new dahlias for foodies offer all the beauty of these bright majestic blooms combined with the superb flavour. Keep reading to find out about the chance to win the complete range of six DeliDahlias for your own garden (and kitchen)! Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Meet the Neighbours

Posted on 2015-02-25 by tikichris
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Sponsored Video: Institute of Sexology … Chris, Should We Talk?

Posted on 2015-02-25 by tikichris

So here’s something funny. Invited to publish this promotional video on my blog to help raise awareness of the Wellcome Collection’s The Institute of Sexology exhibition, I was sitting in bed viewing it when something came up and I had to step away from my laptop, pausing the clip at about 50 seconds into it. Then Kemey came to bed, inadvertently giving my screen a glance. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Brick

Posted on 2015-02-24 by tikichris
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The Republic of Užupis & Its Strange Constitution (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-02-23 by tikichris

  Oddball? Poignant? An uniquely Lithuanian blend of both? The Constitution of the Republic of Užupis, listed in its entirety below, has got to be one of the quirkiest founding documents to ever be penned. The Republic of whatzit? Yeah, … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Lines

Posted on 2015-02-23 by tikichris
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Breakfast at Fish & Chips by Des McDonald, Old Broad Street

Posted on 2015-02-22 by tikichris

One of the better breakfasts I’ve had recently was at Fish & Chips by Des McDonald (the newer location near Liverpool Street, not the one nearer Angel). I loved the look and feel of the place – a sort of idealised and spiffed up caff with a gorgeous centrepiece bar, rather austere but not at the sake of comfort. The food was delish. And the top ups for my cuppa – a filter brew a la Ozone Coffee – never ceased flowing until I was ready to leave. Win? Big time. I hope to be back soon (if only for a cup of joe to go) and am happy to recommend the place to anybody seeking somewhere in the City for a quick brekkie bite or early morning meeting. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Strange Light

Posted on 2015-02-22 by tikichris
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Wine for Your Event

Posted on 2015-02-22 by tikichris

Planning a special event such as a wedding, family reunion, or birthday party, or even something business related for clients or colleagues? Running out of money, time and energy? Not sure how to make all the loose ends come together … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Steps

Posted on 2015-02-21 by tikichris
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Sunday Lunch at the Crown and Two Chairmen, Soho

Posted on 2015-02-21 by tikichris

My lunch at the Crown was ace, and I loved the upstairs dining space, which was all but empty at 1.30pm (things picked up considerably by 2.30 though with hardly a free seat in the house). Highlights? To begin with service was efficient and friendly, seating was comfy, and I got a kick out of spotting a couple of celebrities out the window walking down street (if making a reservation, ask for a table by the window looking down on Dean Street). Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Chapel End Sky

Posted on 2015-02-20 by tikichris
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4 Tips for Staying Sane at the Airport (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-02-20 by tikichris

On your way to the airport? Keep cool with this quartet of tips for a smooth flight – before you even leave the ground. Do you know which terminal? What time does your gate close? What’s your airline’s baggage allowance … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Shop Display

Posted on 2015-02-19 by tikichris
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Glam Rock Afternoon Tea at the K West Hotel

Posted on 2015-02-18 by Madison Salters

The new Glam Rock Afternoon Tea at the K West Hotel is an effortless combination of two seemingly diverse British delicacies: Ziggy Stardust and Finger Sandwiches. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: City Dollop

Posted on 2015-02-18 by tikichris
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“Women Fashion Power” Menu at Blueprint Café, Design Museum

Posted on 2015-02-17 by tikichris

Blueprint Café at the Design Museum is worth consideration for its lofty views of the Thames alone (ask for a seat by the windows when you book and then duke it out with your date over who gets the view of Tower Bridge and the City and who gets the view of Canary Wharf). However, Head Chef Martyn Moody’s not-so-fussy but still very fine food is the real draw. To celebrate London Fashion Week, Moody has come up with a Women Fashion Power set menu for February. Yet another stylish reason to pay this restaurant a visit? It sure looked and tasted that way to me when I gave the menu a try last night. Continue reading →

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Visit Hawaii … for the History! (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-02-17 by tikichris

Granted the Hawaiian Islands are home to some of the world’s most stunning landscapes with plenty of world-class beaches and all sorts of opportunities to lounge around mindlessly by a pool in the sun with a frilly drink at hand. … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Bricks

Posted on 2015-02-17 by tikichris
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What a Mess! And Where’s My Coffee! (espressoCrazy)

Posted on 2015-02-17 by tikichris

My partner and I moved into a new residence recently. A major accomplishment for sure, but the move was only phase one of a much greater plan. Since the move, we’ve been essentially camping out in a building site for … Continue reading →

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Win a Trio of Delicious and Nutritious Nut Butters from Pip & Nut

Posted on 2015-02-16 by tikichris

The Pip & Nut range includes a perfectly yummy back-to-basics peanut butter, an awesome almond butter, and an indulgent almond and coconut butter. Each is high in nutrition and low on ingredients. As Pip & Nut’s inaugural Blogger of the Month, I’ve been having fun nibbling and playing around with the P&N product. I’ve been given a few extra jars of butters to share with one lucky reader as well. Would you like to have some really tasty and healthy natural nut butters sent your way for free? Keep reading. Continue reading →

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Good Stuff #38

Posted on 2015-02-16 by tikichris

Good stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip or savour – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Bread Street Sessions with Dub … Continue reading →

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UK Cigar Scene Magazine Issue Two Out Now

Posted on 2015-02-16 by tikichris

Issue number two of the new monthly UK Cigar Scene Magazine is now online and ready for download. Each issue of UK Cigar Scene is free to download and includes a video interview with a key cigar personality along with … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Walthamstow Central

Posted on 2015-02-16 by tikichris
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Le Menar: Modern Approach to North African and Middle Eastern Cuisine

Posted on 2015-02-15 by tikichris

It’s nice being pleasantly surprised, right? And that’s just what I was during a recent dinner at newly relaunched Le Menar restaurant in Fitzrovia. It wasn’t that I had been expecting any sort of substandard meal; I just didn’t realise Head Chef Vernon Samuels’ “modern approach” to North African and Middle Eastern cuisine was going to be so inspired, thoughtfully prepared and intriguingly tasteful. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: John Trundle Highwalk

Posted on 2015-02-15 by tikichris
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Preview: Mark Little #SecretMeetings

Posted on 2015-02-14 by tikichris

Olivier award winning Mark Little brings his anarchistic form of stand-up to the Museum of Comedy for a series of six fiercely funny and politically uncompromising #SecretMeetings, starting 19 February. Mark is probably best known for his role as Joe … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Cross Bones Graveyard

Posted on 2015-02-14 by tikichris
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