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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.

Malaysian Restaurant Review: Suka at the Sanderson Hotel (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-10-19 by tikichris

Malaysian Restaurant Review: Suka at the Sanderson Hotel Londonist, October 19, 2009 9:54 PM Spiced watermelon salad: cubes of watermelon with chili, peanuts, spring onion and hoysin sauce. That’s just the sort of cutting edge cuisine featured on the menu … Continue reading →

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A Look at Frieze Art Fair 2009 (Juxtapoz)

Posted on 2009-10-19 by tikichris

A Look at Frieze Art Fair 2009 Juxtapoz, Monday, 19 October 2009 Take a look at a few of Chris Osburn’s favorite works … READ THE COMPLETE POST AND SEE ALL THE PHOTOS: A Look at Frieze Art Fair 2009

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The Man, the Myth, the Qyper: @Timinator (Qype does London)

Posted on 2009-10-19 by tikichris

The Man, the Myth, the Qyper: @Timinator Qype does London, October 19th 2009 With 750 Qype reviews (of which 426 are first reviews) under his belt, London’s consummate Qyper, Timinator, reckons it’s time to set off for a new adventure. … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Catwalk

Posted on 2009-10-19 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: There’s No Business

Posted on 2009-10-18 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Union Jack

Posted on 2009-10-17 by tikichris
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Wine Review: Autumn Press Tasting at Berry Bros & Rudd Autumn Press Tasting (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-10-16 by tikichris

Wine Review: Autumn Press Tasting Berry Bros & Rudd Autumn Press Tasting Londonist, October 16, 2009 3:21 PM Hey, Londonist never misses a chance to use a spittoon in polite company and yesterday’s press tasting of autumnal selections at Berry … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Monster Scenes

Posted on 2009-10-16 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Gonzo & Angel

Posted on 2009-10-15 by tikichris
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Early Preview: London’s Frieze Art Fair 2009 (Juxtapoz)

Posted on 2009-10-14 by tikichris

Early Preview: London’s Frieze Art Fair 2009 Juxtapoz, Wednesday, 14 October 2009 It’s that time of year again: Art Fair time! “This year’s Frieze Art Fair was bigger and bolder than in year’s past. Three hours of press pass previewing … Continue reading →

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Art Fair Preview: Frieze Art Fair 2009 (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-10-14 by tikichris

Art Fair Preview: Frieze Art Fair 2009 Londonist, October 14, 2009 4:45 PM However wiped out all that ogling at art made us, we were still able to pick out a few highlights worth recommending. Represented by The Third Line … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Nightmares

Posted on 2009-10-14 by tikichris
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Patti Smith Opens Mapplethorpe Exhibition at Alison Jacques Gallery (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-10-13 by tikichris

Patti Smith Opens Mapplethorpe Exhibition at Alison Jacques Gallery Londonist, October 13, 2009 9:50 PM A long time friend of Mapplethorpe and one of his favourite subjects, Ms Smith also spoken lovingly of her relationship with the famed photographer. As … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Week Review: Chocolate Tasting Menu at Time & Space (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-10-13 by tikichris

Chocolate Week Review: Chocolate Tasting Menu at Time & Space Londonist, October 13, 2009 4:43 PM During our visit to Time & Space Restaurant, Cafe & Bar at the Royal Institution, it occurred to us that Time & Space was … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo – Spider-Fawkes

Posted on 2009-10-13 by tikichris
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Londonist’s 5th Birthday Party is Friday! YAY!

Posted on 2009-10-12 by tikichris

Check it out. Londonist is five. That’s ancient in internet years. My time at Londonist has been a blast and (as the Londonist Food & Drink Editor) incredibly delicious!  Won’t you come out this Friday and celebrate London’s best multi-contributor … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Untitled

Posted on 2009-10-12 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Undercover

Posted on 2009-10-11 by tikichris
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Chocolate Week Review: Chocolate Unwrapped (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-10-10 by tikichris

Chocolate Week Review: Chocolate Unwrapped Londonist, October 10, 2009 7:14 PM Among our many favourites from our Chocolate Unwrapped visit were Gorvett and Stone‘s exploding milk chocolate frogs, Paul Wayne Gregory‘s passion fruit truffles (we’ve never heard “Oh My God!” … Continue reading →

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Review: The Restaurant at St Paul’s Cathedral (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-10-10 by tikichris

Review: The Restaurant at St Paul’s Cathedral Londonist, October 10, 2009 12:31 PM Open now for a couple of months, the Restaurant at St Paul’s Cathedral brings fine British dining in a tasteful setting to the crypt of one of … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Members Night at the British Museum

Posted on 2009-10-10 by tikichris
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Chocolate Week Preview: Chocolate Afternoon Tea at the Landmark London (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-10-09 by tikichris

Chocolate Week Preview: Chocolate Afternoon Tea at the Landmark London Londonist, October 9, 2009 5:37 PM Among the many yum-yum offerings associated with this year’sChocolate Week is one particularly gorgeous afternoon tea in the gorgeous Winter Garden at the Landmark … Continue reading →

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L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele (Qype does London)

Posted on 2009-10-09 by tikichris

L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele Qype does London, October 9th 2009 Da Michele is one of those if-you-only-have-time-for-one-meal-make-it-here sorts of places. It’s a bit of a tourist destination and queues are to be expected (especially at lunch on a Saturday). Still, … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Big Ass Clown

Posted on 2009-10-09 by tikichris
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New Restaurant Review: Food Secret (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-10-08 by tikichris

New Restaurant Review: Food Secret Londonist, October 8, 2009 2:22 PM Newbie Soho eatery, Food Secret, invited Londonist along to a lunchtime press event yesterday allowing us to have a go at their “bold new concept in fast food.” After … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Visit Romania

Posted on 2009-10-08 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Halloween Window Display

Posted on 2009-10-07 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Behind Glass

Posted on 2009-10-06 by tikichris
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Guru Event Review: Free Seasonal Menu Sampling at Wahaca Westfield (Qype does London)

Posted on 2009-10-05 by tikichris

Guru Event Review: Free Seasonal Menu Sampling at Wahaca Westfield Qype does London, October 5th 2009 By inviting us twenty or so lucky Qypers along last Thursday for a sample of their new “cold months” menu at their stylish Westfield … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Halloween Thriller

Posted on 2009-10-05 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Change

Posted on 2009-10-04 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Don’t Look Now

Posted on 2009-10-03 by tikichris
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Exclusive Interview with Mode 2 Part II (Juxtapoz)

Posted on 2009-10-02 by tikichris

Exclusive Interview with Mode 2 Part II Juxtapoz, Thursday, 01 October 2009 … street art in itself is something of its own, and open to a whole other spectrum of determinant factors and parameters, to do with available lighting, accessibility … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Hello in There

Posted on 2009-10-02 by tikichris
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Exclusive Interview with Mode 2 Part I (Juxtapoz)

Posted on 2009-10-01 by tikichris

Exclusive Interview with Mode 2 Part I Juxtapoz, Wednesday, 30 September 2009 Chris Osburn: How did you first get involved in graffiti? What drew you to it? Mode 2: I first took notice of graffiti in the opening title sequence … Continue reading →

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