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.

Photos: Whitecross Street Market (London Hotels Blog)

Posted on 2009-02-22 by tikichris

Photos: Whitecross Street Market Chris Osburn London Hotels Blog February 22, 2009 Looking for a quick and delicious lunch during the week? How about an interesting street for a midday stroll? Consider Whitecross Street, where pinstriped business executives queue up … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Once Sex Boy Now Sex God

Posted on 2009-02-22 by tikichris
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Reviews Revisited: Luardo’s Mexican Street Food (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-02-21 by tikichris

Reviews Revisited: Luardo’s Mexican Street Food Chris Osburn, contributing editor Londonist February 20, 2009 6:14 PM Back in July 2007 (yes way back then) we happened upon upstart Mexican street food vendor, Luardo’s, at the then rather puny Whitecross Street … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Hatton Garden Saturday

Posted on 2009-02-21 by tikichris
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Interview with Jonathan Parker, Founder of Foodie Social Networking Site Foodari (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-02-20 by tikichris

Interview with Jonathan Parker, Founder of Foodie Social Networking Site Foodari Chris Osburn, contributing editor Londonist February 20, 2009 9:36 AM Here’s a quick interview with Jonathan Parker, the found of the recipe-rich and cookery-wise social networking site Foodari. Jonathan … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: One Another

Posted on 2009-02-20 by tikichris
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Five facts you may not have known about Guinness (Foodtv.co.uk)

Posted on 2009-02-20 by tikichris

Five facts you may not have known about Guinness Chris Osburn Foodtv.co.uk Wednesday, 18 February 2009 02:28 With the Guinness-filled revelries of St Patrick’s Day less than a month away, and Guinness itself currently celebrating its 250th year, everything seems … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Green on Red

Posted on 2009-02-19 by tikichris
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The Golden Boy of Pye Corner (London Hotels Blog)

Posted on 2009-02-19 by tikichris

The Golden Boy of Pye Corner Chris Osburn London Hotels Blog February 19, 2009 The Golden Boy of Pye Corner is a life-size gold statue of a small boy. The effigy is located in the City of London between St … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Pinstripe Heart

Posted on 2009-02-18 by tikichris
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Photos: A Stroll across London Bridge (London Hotels Blog)

Posted on 2009-02-17 by tikichris

Photos: A Stroll across London Bridge Chris Osburn London Hotels Blog February 17, 2009 Spanning the River Thames, London Bridge not only connects the City of London on the north with Southwark on the south bank, it also serves as … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Hearts and Smiles

Posted on 2009-02-17 by tikichris
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New Shoot Experience Photojournalism Workshop

Posted on 2009-02-16 by tikichris

I got so much out of my sit-in at the Shoot Experience Street Photography & Camera Handling workshop back in November that I’m heading back this Saturday (as well as the 7th of March) to see what I can glean … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Help a Heart

Posted on 2009-02-16 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: I Love Says the Stupid

Posted on 2009-02-15 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: See Right Through You

Posted on 2009-02-14 by tikichris
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Preview: Suzzan Blac’s A Basement of Dolls at Resistance Gallery (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-02-13 by tikichris

Preview: Suzzan Blac’s A Basement of Dolls at Resistance Gallery Chris Osburn, contributing editor Londonist February 13, 2009 3:47 PM … mutilated bodies adorned with lingerie and other stereotypical visuals of a sexualized point of view, such as exaggerated lips, … Continue reading →

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Let’s Get It On … for FREE!

Posted on 2009-02-13 by tikichris

Don’t you know how sweet and wonderful life can be? I just noticed that – for today and tomorrow only – Amazon is offering free downloads of the Marvin Gaye classic Let’s Get It On. Happy Valentine’s Day!

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STEAK! with Cheese and Biscuits Blogger Chris Pople

Posted on 2009-02-13 by tikichris

STEAK! with Cheese and Biscuits Blogger Chris Pople Chris Osburn, Contributing Editor Londonist February 12, 2009 2:03 PM One of London’s most noted food bloggers, Chris Pople, recently opened his home to Londonist to sample what he suggested would be … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Hearts Here

Posted on 2009-02-13 by tikichris
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Making Carrot Ice Cream with Jennifer Klinec of Eat Drink Talk (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-02-12 by tikichris

Making Carrot Ice Cream with Jennifer Klinec of Eat Drink Talk Chris Osburn, contributing editor Londonist February 11, 2009 7:25 PM We reckon if you like carrot cake or sorbets, you’ll absolutely adore carrot ice cream. Besides, it only requires … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: I ♥ Chalk

Posted on 2009-02-12 by tikichris
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Raclette and Wine at La Cave a Fromage (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-02-11 by tikichris

Raclette and Wine at La Cave a Fromage Chris Osburn, contributing editor Londonist February 11, 2009 11:45 AM Winter. Blah. But then again, this is the time of year when Raclette (and we mean the really good stuff) is at … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: PINK! £49.99

Posted on 2009-02-11 by tikichris
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Guinness Turns 250

Posted on 2009-02-10 by tikichris

Just a quick post to thank the kind folks at Splendid Communications for providing me with the free cans of Guinness Draft and letting know about the 250th birthday of Ireland’s most cherished export! What a great excuse to throw … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Backdrop Heart

Posted on 2009-02-10 by tikichris
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Bad News for Exmouth Market: Brindisa’s Gone! (Qype does London)

Posted on 2009-02-09 by tikichris

Bad News for Exmouth Market: Brindisa’s Gone! Chris Osburn Qype does London February 9th 2009 … Brindisa … was one of those shops that I had come to associate very closely with why Exmouth Market is so wonderful. With this … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Please Clean Your Heart

Posted on 2009-02-09 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Open Your Heart

Posted on 2009-02-08 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Those Were the Best Days of My Life

Posted on 2009-02-07 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Safeguarded Heart

Posted on 2009-02-06 by tikichris
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Trader Vic’s! (Qype does London)

Posted on 2009-02-05 by tikichris

Trader Vic’s! Chris Osburn Qype does London February 5th 2009 Okay the snow’s turned to slush and now it’s raining. Yuck. Time for a bit of escapism at my favourite faux-Polynesian cocktail bar, Trader Vic’s! Hidden at the bottom of … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Fuzzy Feelings for …

Posted on 2009-02-05 by tikichris
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Gallery Hop in London (ArtSlant)

Posted on 2009-02-04 by tikichris

Here are some links to a new “Gallery Hop” feature I’m doing for online contemporary art network,  ArtSlant.  My first Gallery Hop in London with Chris Osburn features reviews of Kai & Sunny’s What a Wonderful World and the Sweet Toof solo exhibition as well as a quick … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Faye ♥z

Posted on 2009-02-04 by tikichris
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