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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: Kensington (Olympia)

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London Daily Photo: Downcast and Forward

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New Design for London Starbucks Unveiled at Conduit Street Coffeehouse (Londonist)

New Design for London Starbucks Unveiled at Conduit Street Coffeehouse Londonist, November 6, 2009 1:27 PM Starbucks revealed a new look today at their Conduit Street location. There was less green – even the logo sign out front was sans … Continue reading

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One Night Banksy Viewing in London (Juxtapoz)

One Night Banksy Viewing in London Thursday, 05 November 2009, Juxtapoz … a unique one-day only opportunity to view the rare and iconic Banksy street piece from the Shoreditch railway bridge. READ THE COMPLETE POST AND SEE ALL THE PHOTOS: … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Crumbling

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Cognac Cocktails, a Salvaged Banksy and the No Emissions Peugeot Prototype (Qype does London)

Cognac Cocktails, a Salvaged Banksy and the No Emissions Peugeot Prototype Qype does London, November 5th 2009 Starting off with cocktails and canapés in Mayfair and ending with … um … cocktails and canapés near Covent Garden (with a little … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Cross the Line

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Lancaster London Hotel Installs Beehives on its Roof (Londonist)

Lancaster London Hotel Installs Beehives on its Roof Londonist, November 4, 2009 3:17 PM Back in July, half a million honey bees checked in at the Lancaster London, making it the first central London hotel to install beehives on its … Continue reading

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Move Over Cupcakes, Here Comes the Whoopee Pie! (Londonist)

Move Over Cupcakes, Here Comes the Whoopee Pie! Londonist, November 4, 2009 9:55 AM Oh cupcake, you’re so 2008. We still love you but, maybe it’s time we started eating other treats. “US style boutique bakery” Outsider Tart has recently … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: EC1 November

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Guru Event: Akashi-Tai Sake and Shochu Cocktails and Japanese Tapas at Tsuru (Qype does London)

Guru Event: Akashi-Tai Sake and Shochu Cocktails and Japanese Tapas at Tsuru Qype does London, November 3rd 2009 A fun crew of friendly Qypers, lots of delicious food and a sneak peek at a new winter cocktail menu – now, … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Fallen

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Lastminute.com’s Top 10 London Blogs (Tooting My Own Horn)

Just this morning in a cloud of hazy Monday doubt, I pondered for a moment if anybody even gave a damn about my London Daily Photo series, something I’ve been posting in one form or another since 2006. Well, I … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Shock

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London Daily Photo: Struck

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In Pictures: Screening of Colin at Union Chapel (Londonist)

In Pictures: Screening of Colin at Union Chapel Londonist, October 31, 2009 1:26 PM As part of the Jameson Cult Film Club‘s Chills in the Chapel series, last night’s screening of Colin – London’s own micro-budget zombie flick – played to … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Happy Halloween

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New Cafe Review: The Espresso Bar at the British Library (Londonist)

New Cafe Review: The Espresso Bar at the British Library Londonist, October 30, 2009 12:43 PM Dusted with cinnamon and sugar and served with an espresso cup helping of fairly thick hot chocolate, this £2.70 indulgence means more delicious library … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Bear Mask

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Wine of the Month: Berry Bros & Rudd’s 2007 Chateau Ricardelle, Alencades, Vin de Pays d’Oc

Last week, I settled in for a quiet Friday night at home with a bowl of pasta with sugo al finocchio selvatico (fennel sauce … from Carluccio’s), a DVD and a couple of glasses of 2007 Alencades and found the combo … Continue reading

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London Daily Photos: She’s in Parties

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London Daily Photo: Mouth

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Upcoming Guru Event: Sake Cocktails and Ippin Ryouri (Japanese Tapas) at Tsuru (Qype does London)

Upcoming Guru Event: Sake Cocktails and Ippin Ryouri (Japanese Tapas) at Tsuru Qype does London, October 27th 2009 I’m more than pleased to announce this upcoming free Qype event at one of my favourite Japanese restaurants, Tsuru. Starting at 6.30pm … Continue reading

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New Bar and Restaurant Review: The Parlour (Londonist)

New Bar and Restaurant Review: The Parlour Londonist, October 27, 2009 11:57 AM Here’s another bonus for Canary Wharfers: a halfway decent place to grab a bite to eat or to mingle over some drinks. Brought to you by the … Continue reading

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London Blend: Comptoir Gascon (Londonist)

London Blend: Comptoir Gascon Londonist, October 26, 2009 9:31 AM Comptoir Gascon is probably more famed for its ultra-lux lunch menu and provisions. But the home of the £14 “Signature” duck burger (which – with pan fried foie gras – … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: EH! UGH!

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London Daily Photo: Drinking Game

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London Daily Photo: Butterfly Effect

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Photos: Green Day’s Art of Rock (Juxtapoz)

Photos: Green Day’s Art of Rock Juxtapoz, 23 October 2009 … commissioned by the band to celebrate their album, 21st Century Breakdown … [and] … Curated by artist Logan Hicks … Each participating artist was sent one lyric sheet, and then asked to produce … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Absolute

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London Daily Photo: Backstage Before the Show

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London Daily Photo: Gussying Up for the Shoot

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Review: Affordable Art Fair 2009 (Londonist)

Review: Affordable Art Fair 2009 Londonist, October 22, 2009 4:46 PM If you’ve been to AAF in the past, expect more of the same. The good news is that means at least a handful of top notch London galleries are … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Gotta Put on a Good Face in Public

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London Daily Photo: Division of Labour in a Modern Society

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