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.

London Daily Photo: Safety Measures

Posted on 2010-03-07 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Writing’s on the Wall

Posted on 2010-03-06 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: MOJITOS

Posted on 2010-03-05 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Superior

Posted on 2010-03-04 by tikichris
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An Anteprima and an En Primeur with Berry Bros & Rudd Wine Merchants (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-03-03 by tikichris

An Anteprima and an En Primeur with Berry Bros & Rudd Wine Merchants Londonist, March 3, 2010 6:26 PM … for a bit of intrigue, consider the 2008 Hermitage Blanc from Domaine Marc Sorrel. Still “lying abroad” and to be … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Processing

Posted on 2010-03-03 by tikichris
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British Pie Week (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-03-03 by tikichris

British Pie Week Londonist, March 3, 2010 11:00 AM … we’ve nothing against eating pies. Not sure if there’s any real imperative to go this week but we’re happy to recommend … READ MY COMPLETE POST: British Pie Week

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Old Town Bar, New York

Posted on 2010-03-02 by tikichris

In a recent post about New York, I alluded all too briefly to a fantastic bar I visited for my first time while in town for Christmas. Thinking about it, Old Town deserves much more than a quickie mention! It … Continue reading →

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New Restaurant Review: Guerilla Burgers (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-03-02 by tikichris

New Restaurant Review: Guerilla Burgers Londonist, March 2, 2010 12:00 PM … Guerilla Burgers‘ lengthy menu offers a compelling read. For any non-ivores, there are plenty of options including turkey, chicken and veggie burgers. We’re confident all their items fall between … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Sample if You’re Not Sure

Posted on 2010-03-02 by tikichris
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New Restaurant Review: Polpo (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-03-01 by tikichris

New Restaurant Review: Polpo Londonist, March 1, 2010 7:39 PM Undoubtedly, the atmosphere, warmth and buzz are the best things going for this northern Italian newcomer. Indeed, it’s wonderful to see cicchetti – Venice’s answer to the ever growing roster … Continue reading →

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We Predict You’ll Have Your Fortune Told if You Visit Profile on Sunday the 7th (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-03-01 by tikichris

We Predict You’ll Have Your Fortune Told if You Visit Profile on Sunday the 7th Londonist, March 1, 2010 12:54 PM Here’s one to file under “H” for “huh?” – this coming Sunday the 7th of March, Profile (Soho’s very … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: OPEN

Posted on 2010-03-01 by tikichris
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A Massively Meaty Breakfast Visit from the Virtual Farmers Market (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-02-28 by tikichris

A Massively Meaty Breakfast Visit from the Virtual Farmers Market Londonist, February 28, 2010 1:38 PM Marcus Carter, cofounder of the Virtual Farmer’s Market, kindly dropped by Londonist HQ on Friday to deliver a complementary sample of his online shopping … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Bookstore No More

Posted on 2010-02-28 by tikichris
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Wine of the Month: 2006 Mâcon-Cruzille, Bret Brothers Paired with Neil Young’s Rust Never Sleeps

Posted on 2010-02-27 by tikichris

An on-again-off-again sunny Saturday afternoon here in London – still cold but with an ever so slight feel of spring in the air – presents a perfect time to sip February’s Wine of the Month. A crisp and honeysuckle-y white … Continue reading →

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Guru Event: Dinner and an Anchorman at the Exhibit Bar in Balham (Qype does London)

Posted on 2010-02-27 by tikichris

Guru Event: Dinner and an Anchorman at the Exhibit Bar in Balham Qype does London, February 27th 2010 From free cocktails and a comfortably private screening of a modern day comedy classic to our delicious post-movie din-din, last night’s Dinner … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: TCR

Posted on 2010-02-27 by tikichris
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Lastminute.com’s “Oh You Lucky Bloggers” List for February

Posted on 2010-02-27 by tikichris

I just came home from hosting a great Qype night out at Exhibit in Balham (much more on that to follow) to discover my blog made Lastminute.com’s top 50 list of blogs for February. Apparently the list is compiled by “tinkering” … Continue reading →

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New York Reminiscing

Posted on 2010-02-26 by tikichris

I don’t think I’ve managed to write anything about my time in New York and New Jersey over Christmas and New Years. Any bloggers reading this post should be able to sympathize with me. You know how it goes: work … Continue reading →

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Mozzarella day (Locally Sourced)

Posted on 2010-02-26 by tikichris

Mozzarella day Locally Sourced – Food Network blog, 26 February 2010 As generic as the term “mozzarella” may seem, what actually constitutes an authentic version of this milky white cheese is very precise. It must be made from the milk … Continue reading →

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Review: Stolen Supper Club (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-02-26 by tikichris

Review: Stolen Supper Club Londonist, February 26, 2010 11:49 AM Imitation is the greatest form of flattery, right? Well, sneaking into the swelling ranks of London supper clubs and underground restaurants, is the Stolen Supper Club, eager to flatter the … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: In the Running

Posted on 2010-02-26 by tikichris
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New Restaurant Review: Franco Manca in Chiswick (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-02-25 by tikichris

New Restaurant Review: Franco Manca in Chiswick Londonist, February 25, 2010 10:58 AM No longer simply a South London institution, Brixton’s foodie favoured pizzeria – Franco Manca – has opened a second branch in villagey Chiswick. And if our experience … Continue reading →

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Cinema Suite at the Intercontinental Park Lane (OneTravel)

Posted on 2010-02-25 by tikichris

Cinema Suite at the Intercontinental Park Lane OneTravel, Published February 25, 2010 Despite its commanding view over world famous Hyde Park, the 112sqm (that’s more than 1200 square feet!) Cinema Suite at London’s Intercontinental Park Lane Hotel offers justifiable reason … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Space Between

Posted on 2010-02-25 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Kick

Posted on 2010-02-24 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Now On

Posted on 2010-02-23 by tikichris
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Hey Police! Don’t Make Photographers the Enemy!

Posted on 2010-02-22 by tikichris

There’s been growing news and social media coverage over the past several months about a frightening trend occurring in the UK. People merely taking photographs in public are coming under pressure from police who suspect these photographers of using their … Continue reading →

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Ben & Jerry: I have a cream (Locally Sourced)

Posted on 2010-02-22 by tikichris

Ben & Jerry: I have a cream Locally Sourced – Food Network blog, 22 February 2010 Following through with a commitment started in 2006 when Ben & Jerry’s launched the world’s first ever Fairtrade ice-cream, the dynamic duo of dairy … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Network

Posted on 2010-02-22 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Mind the Gap

Posted on 2010-02-21 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: The List Gets Shorter

Posted on 2010-02-20 by tikichris
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London’s Best Chips: Rock and Sole Plaice (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-02-19 by tikichris

London’s Best Chips: Rock and Sole Plaice Londonist, February 19, 2010 11:59 AM Luring throngs of tourists, late night drunkards and seemingly everybody else not on a diet (we’ve seen suit-and-tied business meetings going on in here), Rock and Sole … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Amid the Shuffle

Posted on 2010-02-19 by tikichris
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