Author Archives: tikichris

About tikichris

Chris Osburn is the founder, administrator and editor of tikichris. In addition to blogging, he works as a freelance journalist, photographer, consultant and curator.

Nice bit of fluff (EggMag)

Posted on 2011-02-05 by tikichris

Nice bit of fluff EggMag, Issue 7, The White Issue, January-April 2011 Yes, I love eggs, particularly their yolks. For me, egg whites have always been the boring, less flavoursome bit merely there to surround and protect the gloriously golden … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Chinatown Eats (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-02-05 by tikichris

Top 10 Chinatown Eats Londonist, February 5, 2011 at 13:48 pm With Year of the Rabbit celebrations coming up tomorrow in Chinatown, here’s our top ten list of favourite Chinatown treats (in no particular order except alphabetical). Have fun and eat … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Empty Display of Affection

Posted on 2011-02-05 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Only Roses

Posted on 2011-02-04 by tikichris
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Big brands making a splash with apples (Locally Sourced)

Posted on 2011-02-03 by tikichris

Big brands making a splash with apples Locally Sourced, 03 February 2011 What’s that apple orchard-y smell in the corporate air? I have no idea actually, but something’s up. This week, I received a special ‘little breakfast treat’ from the super … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: High Tease

Posted on 2011-02-03 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: On the Outside Looking in

Posted on 2011-02-02 by tikichris
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Exhibition Review: A’ Urban Abstract by Remi/Rough and Steve More (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-02-01 by tikichris

Exhibition Review: A’ Urban Abstract by Remi/Rough and Steve More Londonist, February 1, 2011 at 15:15 pm An uncompromising mix of graffiti grit and studio contemplation, the exhibition’s focus on self-expression and gorgeous colour draws the viewer in, allowing you … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Cool Arf

Posted on 2011-02-01 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Sir Hans

Posted on 2011-01-31 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: For the Trees

Posted on 2011-01-30 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Festival Pier

Posted on 2011-01-29 by tikichris
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Guru Event: Wine, Cheese and Elegance at Cafe du Marche (Qype does London)

Posted on 2011-01-28 by tikichris

Guru Event: Wine, Cheese and Elegance at Cafe du Marche Qype does London, January 28th 2011 … the best cheeses are those “stroked by French troglodytes” for several months and that “violence and hatred toward your neighbours” is “alive and well … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Kaw-Liga

Posted on 2011-01-28 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Here Too

Posted on 2011-01-27 by tikichris
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Guru Event: Beijing Dumplings Workshop and More at Mushu (Qype does London)

Posted on 2011-01-26 by tikichris

Guru Event: Beijing Dumplings Workshop and More at Mushu Qype does London, January 26th 2011 In honour of Chinese New Year (February 3rd will see the Year of the Rabbit commence), Warren Street’s newly opened oriental izakaya (“tapas”) restaurant, Mushu, will offer … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Please Ring

Posted on 2011-01-26 by tikichris
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Burns Night Menu Review: Blueprint Cafe at the Design Museum (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-01-25 by tikichris

Burns Night Menu Review: Blueprint Cafe at the Design Museum Londonist, January 25, 2011 at 13:00 pm Until the 30th of January £17.50 gets visitors to the Design Museum’s Blueprint Cafe a Burns Night feast of yummy proportions and proper Scottish … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: ‘!

Posted on 2011-01-25 by tikichris
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Win Yourself a MOMA Mouthful Every Morning for a Month (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-01-24 by tikichris

Win Yourself a MOMA Mouthful Every Morning for a Month Londonist, January 24, 2011 at 10:00 MOMA, Britain’s best breakfast, is offering five lucky Londonist readers the chance to win a month’s supply of MOMA breakfast for free! And if you … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Near

Posted on 2011-01-24 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Top Hat

Posted on 2011-01-23 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Round and Round

Posted on 2011-01-22 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Safe and Well Lit

Posted on 2011-01-21 by tikichris
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In Pictures: Naked Cowboy at St Pancras (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-01-20 by tikichris

In Pictures: Naked Cowboy at St Pancras Londonist, January 20, 2011 at 17.31 pm … anybody that can make a career playing goofy songs about bagels and such while flirtin’ with the ladies and bandying about in hat, boots and … Continue reading →

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Chefspective: Marcellin Marc, Head Chef at Clos Maggiore (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-01-20 by tikichris

Chefspective: Marcellin Marc, Head Chef at Clos Maggiore Londonist, January 20, 2011 at 14.30 pm All but blown away with chef Marcellin Marc’s ‘ultimate chocolate menu‘ back in October, we’ve kept his Covent Garden French restaurant, Clos Maggiore, in mind … Continue reading →

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Guru Event: Delicious Dinner, Great Wine and Plenty of Good Cheer at The Commonwealth Kitchen (Qype does London)

Posted on 2011-01-20 by tikichris

Guru Event: Delicious Dinner, Great Wine and Plenty of Good Cheer at The Commonwealth Kitchen Qype does London, January 20th 2011 Last night’s exclusive preview dinner at The Commonwealth Kitchen was a wonderful 2011 kick off for what promises to be another … Continue reading →

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New York’s Naked Cowboy + Free Bagels @ St Pancras @ 1pm Today (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-01-20 by tikichris

New York’s Naked Cowboy + Free Bagels @ St Pancras @ 1pm Today Londonist, January 20 at 11.58 am Performing his “Ode to the Bagel” (oy vey) and other ballads in 15 minute sets, the nude dude will be yodelling … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Like the “Stars”

Posted on 2011-01-20 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Imagine the Possibilities

Posted on 2011-01-19 by tikichris
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Peyton and Byrne Launch New Restaurant at the Royal Academy of Arts (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-01-18 by tikichris

Peyton and Byrne Launch New Restaurant at the Royal Academy of Arts Londonist, January 18, 2011 at 16:30 pm Launched by restaurant group, Peyton and Byrne, and designed by Design Research Studio under the direction of Tom Dixon, the new … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Perfect Break

Posted on 2011-01-18 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: To Pause for Him

Posted on 2011-01-17 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Traverse

Posted on 2011-01-16 by tikichris
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I’m a Racoon

Posted on 2011-01-15 by tikichris
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