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.

This American Life: Georgia Rambler

Posted on 2010-08-05 by tikichris

“I was seeking good stories from ordinary folks.” I’m a big fan of NPR radio show, This American Life, and their most recent episode, Georgia Rambler, is an excellent example of why you should make sure to “tune in” regularly. … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Mayfair Moore

Posted on 2010-08-05 by tikichris
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Review: Caviar Lunch at Bob Bob Ricard (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-08-04 by tikichris

Review: Caviar Lunch at Bob Bob Ricard Londonist, August 4, 2010 5:05 PM Bob Bob Ricard – Soho’s designer diner dishing classy comfort with Anglo-Russian panache – has recently introduced a new “Let Them Eat Caviar” lunch menu, which Londonist … Continue reading →

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Yu-Foria Hits Beak Street (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-08-04 by tikichris

Yu-Foria Hits Beak Street Londonist, August 4, 2010 11:35 AM Same frozen yoghurt, different place. Yu-Foria‘s recently opened their second location at 38 Beak Street in Soho (W1F 9RG). Compared to the original Yu-Foria at Covent Garden (of which we … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Doggy in the Park

Posted on 2010-08-04 by tikichris
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Christmas in Dixie

Posted on 2010-08-03 by tikichris

Yee haw. My December flight to Atlanta is booked (click here to read me moaning about the ever too early onslaught of festive season planning). Hopefully the trip will be the first of at least a few more holidays in … Continue reading →

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Classic and Leisurely Thames Cruising with The Olde Bell Coaching Inn (Qype does London)

Posted on 2010-08-03 by tikichris

Classic and Leisurely Thames Cruising with The Olde Bell Coaching Inn Qype does London, August 3rd 2010 If my write up of yesterday’s speedboat Thames excursion sounds a bit too fast paced or urban for your tastes but nevertheless left … Continue reading →

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Playing Tourist

Posted on 2010-08-03 by tikichris

I’ve been playing tourist lately. Saturday afternoon, I found myself meeting up with a friend off Portobello Road for a drink. It was the first time I’d been round that area on a Saturday afternoon in a very long while … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Peace by Piece

Posted on 2010-08-03 by tikichris
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Making a Splash with London RIB Voyages (Qype does London)

Posted on 2010-08-02 by tikichris

Making a Splash with London RIB Voyages Qype does London, August 2nd 2010 A bit of London history, some awesome riverside scenery and that wind-in-your-hair swoosh of zipping along a river in a speedboat: there’s a lot to love about … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Summer Scene

Posted on 2010-08-02 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: AC

Posted on 2010-08-01 by tikichris
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Wine of the Month: 2009 Juliénas, Les Paquelets, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Eve & Michel Rey

Posted on 2010-07-31 by tikichris

This month’s pick is a flavourful number! Available from Berry Bros & Rudd for £15.50 per single bottle, 2009 Juliénas, Les Paquelets Vieilles Vignes, Domain Eve & Michel Rey is a feisty Beaujolais demanding of taste bud attention. Dark and … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Gone Bananas

Posted on 2010-07-31 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Intercontinental Self Portrait

Posted on 2010-07-30 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Marylebone Coast

Posted on 2010-07-29 by tikichris
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£2 Birthday Specials at Benito’s Hat – TODAY (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-07-28 by tikichris

£2 Birthday Specials at Benito’s Hat – TODAY Londonist, July 28, 2010 11:00 AM … a sombrero full of two quid specials: Coronas, tacos, and mini frozen margaritas. READ THE COMPLETE POST: £2 Birthday Specials at Benito’s Hat – TODAY

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London Daily Photo: Brompton Road

Posted on 2010-07-28 by tikichris
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New Restaurant Review: NOW (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-07-27 by tikichris

New Restaurant Review: NOW Londonist, Bringing street food to an upscale(ish) takeaway counter at Liverpool Street, NOW offers quick and easy (and rather inexpensive) food “inspired by the food stalls and street stands of Southern China”. Londonist commuted over for … Continue reading →

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New Restaurant Review: Dishoom (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-07-27 by tikichris

New Restaurant Review: Dishoom Londonist, July 27, 2010 11:13 AM Dishoom‘s morning menu pleased us immensely as well: best cuppa chai you’re apt to find in town (or around Leicester Square anyway), awesome but not overwhelmingly lengthy list of items, … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Lassis

Posted on 2010-07-27 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Fill in the Blanks

Posted on 2010-07-26 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: RETURN

Posted on 2010-07-25 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: OUT

Posted on 2010-07-24 by tikichris
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London’s Best Chips: Kennedy’s (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-07-23 by tikichris

London’s Best Chips: Kennedy’s Londonist, July 23, 2010 12:53 PM A quid and 20 pence affords you a more than ample fistful of takeaway chips from this Clerkenwell mainstay. There’s a large portion available for £1.80 as well. The chips … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: So Much Depends Upon the Magenta Wheelbarrow

Posted on 2010-07-23 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Polite Notice

Posted on 2010-07-22 by tikichris
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New Restaurant Review: Redhook (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-07-21 by tikichris

New Restaurant Review: Redhook Londonist, July 21, 2010 11:28 AM Newly opened in Farringdon where the Frenchily swish St Germain brasserie used to be, Redhook is a seafood and steak resto owned by the Rushmore group (Milk & Honey, Giant … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: BBBLLLRRR in the Sky

Posted on 2010-07-21 by tikichris
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Chefspective: Tom Aikens (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-07-20 by tikichris

Chefspective: Tom Aikens Londonist, July 20, 2010 12:18 PM This weekend, Tom Aikens will be on hand cooking at the Cloudy Bay Shack (a kitted out airstream pop-up thingy). Parked at Parsons Green for Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 8pm, … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Boston Place

Posted on 2010-07-20 by tikichris
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Geez! Time for Christmas Planning Already?

Posted on 2010-07-19 by tikichris

I’ve gotta get my act together and figure out my holidays to America for the next year or so. I’ve been going on and on about New York and San Francisco – a little about Canada too – but what I’ve … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Tantalizing

Posted on 2010-07-19 by tikichris
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Florida Orange Bird

Posted on 2010-07-18 by tikichris

A couple of weeks ago I was blathering on about doing the Disney Florida Holidays thing as a kid and how salient the memories from that trip still are in my mind. Since writing that post, I’ve been a little … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Streaming

Posted on 2010-07-18 by tikichris
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