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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.

Food Yard Friday at The Artworks Elephant, Elephant & Castle

Posted on 2015-07-24 by tikichris

I had a blast and a lot of amazing street food (and drink!) during last week’s inaugural Food Yard Friday at The Artworks Elephant (a studio and retail hub comprised of shipping containers situated near Elephant & Castle Station). And now that it’s Friday again, here’s your chance to partake in this delicious new series “of food, drink, art and music shebangs.” Whether you’re passing through or making Elephant & Castle your base for the evening, I highly recommend paying a visit. Just make sure to bring a hearty appetite! Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Street Markets | Tagged #FoodYardFriday, BARS, beer, Black Acorn, Drink, elephant and castle, Elephant Shack, Food, Food Yard Friday, London, Love Fresh Vietnamese, Marcel & Sons, restaurants, south london, Spark, street food, street markets, Tasty Jerk, The Frenchie Bistro, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | 1 Comment

London Daily Photo: The Artworks Elephant

Posted on 2015-07-24 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged elephant & castle, London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, south london, street photography, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

The Coolest Day Trips You Can Take from Birmingham, Alabama (Miles Away)

Posted on 2015-07-23 by tikichris

All the places listed here are within roughly four hours (most a lot closer) to Birmingham. They’re all in Alabama too. However, there’s so much to see and do in and around Birmingham that this list is hardly exhaustive. Get excited about Alabama, and keep in mind that this is just the tip of the iceberg! Continue reading →

Posted in Alabama, CheapOair, Miles Away, Travel | Tagged Alabama, birmingham, cheapoair, Miles Away, Travel | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Hot – Good – Refreshing

Posted on 2015-07-23 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged Clerkenwell, clerkenwell green, EC1, London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, street photography, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Trampolines, African Villages, & Vulcan: Your Guide to Birmingham’s Quirkiest Attractions (Miles Away)

Posted on 2015-07-22 by tikichris

Going down to Birmingham and hoping to get off the beaten track to discover some of the quirkier sights in Alabama’s biggest town? You’re in luck! In addition to an impressive range of popular museums, parks, restaurants, and attractions, there’s something for everybody in Birmingham – no matter how obscure or off-kilter your sightseeing proclivities might be. Continue reading →

Posted in Alabama, CheapOair, Miles Away, Travel | Tagged Alabama, birmingham, cheapoair, Miles Away, Travel | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Keep Clear

Posted on 2015-07-22 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, street photography, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Boutique Hotels in Yorkshire

Posted on 2015-07-22 by tikichris

More and more today as people travel they are asking for a better hotel experience that allows them to enjoy luxury but at a smaller hotel. This has caused many cities both large and small to begin to offer unique … Continue reading →

Posted in England, Hotels, Travel | Tagged england, hotels, SPONSORED POST, Travel, yorkshire | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Demon Vendor

Posted on 2015-07-21 by tikichris

Moon Day & the Future of Space Tourism (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-07-20 by tikichris

July 20th is Moon Day, a date to commemorate the first time a human stepped onto the Moon. It was 46 years ago in 1969 that Apollo 11 landed on the Moon with astronaut Neil Armstrong to be the first … Continue reading →

Posted in OneTravel, Travel | Tagged Moon Day, OneTravel, Space Travel, Travel | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Escalation

Posted on 2015-07-20 by tikichris

This Voucher Code Makes Jealous Sweets 20% Sweeter!

Posted on 2015-07-20 by tikichris

Jealous Sweets makes craft gourmet confectionery for grownups who want a little elegance from their sweet treats. I’m a fan – especially of the intensely fruity Wild Cherries – and reckon the entire range of Wild Cherries, Yummy Bears, Grizzly Bears, Fizzy Friends, Tangy Worms and Sour Beans are packed with way more flavour than any of the typical sweets on the market. Something about the experience seems amplified compared to eating most other candies. Continue reading →

Posted in Discounts and Special Offers, Food, Shopping | Tagged 20% discount, 20% off, candy, discounts and special offers, Food, gummy bears, Jealous Sweets, jelly, Jewel Boxes, Shopping, The Jealous Life, tikichris special, voucher code | Leave a comment

Car Parts?

Posted on 2015-07-20 by tikichris

Where do you shop for car parts? Do you go to your local garage? Hit some big brand store? Look online for the parts you need at sites such as www.BuyCarParts.co.uk? I’m just wondering because – although very much still … Continue reading →

Posted in Cars, London, Shopping | Tagged cars, London, Shopping, SPONSORED POST | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: St Pancras

Posted on 2015-07-19 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, st pancras, street photography, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

It’s Dawg Days for Byron Burgers with the New Freddar Cheese

Posted on 2015-07-19 by tikichris

The Freddar Dawg is a cheeseburger stacked with a 6oz beef patty cut into (think: conjoined slider twins) and served in a brioche-y hot dog roll with streaky bacon, onion, pickles, shredded iceberg lettuce, American mustard, Byron sauce and (drumroll please) the newly debuted Freddar cheese. Continue reading →

Posted in Food, London, Restaurants | Tagged burgers, BYRON, Byron Hamburgers, cheese, CHEESEBURGER, fitzrovia, Food, Freddar, Freddar Dawg, London, RATHBONE PLACE, restaurants, review, W1, W1T 1HL, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Platform Garden

Posted on 2015-07-18 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged kensington, London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, london underground, Photography, south kensington, south kensington station, street photography, tube, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Fizz & Fish! WineTrust at Hook Camden Town

Posted on 2015-07-17 by tikichris

Online wine retailer WineTrust recently teamed up with sustainable fish restaurant Hook Camden Town for a “Fizz & Fish” pairing of Champagnes and sparkling wines with a variety of fish and chip dishes. Coolest thing about this match made in foodie heaven (or at least from my greedy perspective) was that they kindly invited me along to enjoy the savoury slurp fest! Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Shopping, Wine | Tagged #fizzandfish, champagne, fish, fish and chips, Fizz & Fish, flying fish seafoods, Hook Camden Town, Innocent Bystander, Moscato, NW1, NW1 7PP, Parkway, seafood, sparkling wine, wine, WineTrust | 1 Comment

London Daily Photo: From the Far End of the Table

Posted on 2015-07-17 by tikichris

Win a Pot of Hotel Chocolat Fruit Bombes to Chill

Posted on 2015-07-17 by tikichris

Hotel Chocolat’s Fruit Bombes to Chill come in five fantastic flavours: blackcurrant, lime, lemon, cherry and passion fruit. With the perfect contrast of fruit tang and smooth chocolate, they’re best served after being chilled for at least 30 minutes. Pop in the fridge then pop in your mouth. Continue reading →

Posted in Chocolate, Competition, Food, Freebies, Shopping | Tagged #ChocsToChill, chocolate, competition, Food, free, freebies, Fruit Bombes, Hotel Chocolat, RT to win, Shopping, twitter competition | Leave a comment

Yelp London’s Big Night In: Free Treats and Services Delivered to Your Doorstep

Posted on 2015-07-16 by tikichris

Have you heard about Yelp’s Big Night In? With mega-loads of free treats and services being offered to 30 lucky Yelpers, a quiet Friday night at home never looked so good! Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, Freebies, London, Shopping, Wine, Yelping with tikichris | Tagged big night in, Drink, Food, free, freebies, London, wine, Yelp, Yelp London, Yelping with tikichris, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

5 Things Not to Miss in Mauritius (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-07-16 by tikichris

You couldn’t be blamed for hitting the beautiful beach and never leaving during the entirety of your stay in the tropical island paradise that is Mauritius. However, myriad rewards await those visitors willing to shake the sand out of their … Continue reading →

Posted in OneTravel, Travel | Tagged Mauritius, OneTravel, Travel | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: At the Bar

Posted on 2015-07-16 by tikichris

Affordable Hotels Near Earl’s Court

Posted on 2015-07-16 by tikichris

Traveling to London at any time of year, whether it is for business or for leisure, can seem to be quite expensive for you. The airfare alone can cost you a lot of money so you want to try to … Continue reading →

Posted in Hotels, London, Travel | Tagged earls court, hotels, London, SPONSORED POST, Travel, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Recipe: Jack Daniel’s Manhattan

Posted on 2015-07-16 by tikichris

With a taste of Tennessee and a touch of New York sophistication, a Jack Daniel’s Manhattan is Americana in a martini glass. Using the world’s favourite whiskey to create this highly regarded cocktail is a flavourful (and easy!) way to stir up some good times without raising too much of a fuss. Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Recipes, Shopping | Tagged cocktails, Drink, JACK DANIEL, Jack Daniel's Manhattan, recipes, Shopping, whiskey | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Converge

Posted on 2015-07-15 by tikichris

London Daily Photo: Steps to Nowhere

Posted on 2015-07-14 by tikichris

London Daily Photo: Monday

Posted on 2015-07-13 by tikichris

London Daily Photo: Horizon

Posted on 2015-07-12 by tikichris

London Daily Photo: Readymade Cocktail

Posted on 2015-07-11 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged Clerkenwell, clerkenwell road, east london, London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, old street, Photography, shoreditch, street photography, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Infographic: Are You a Grammar Nerd?

Posted on 2015-07-10 by tikichris

The folks behind Grammarly claim they’re got the world’s most accurate grammar checker. As you type, Grammarly scans your text to check for over 250 advanced grammar rules. The checks include common grammatical errors such as subject-verb agreement, article use, and modifier placement in addition to contextual spelling mistakes. Continue reading →

Posted in infographic | Tagged grammar, grammar check, grammarly, infographic, proof reading, proofreading, writing | 1 Comment

1 Way to Save Big While Visiting Lisbon (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-07-10 by tikichris

Not my first time exploring Portugal’s steeply sloped and indubitably sunny riverside capital and I sincerely hope it won’t be my last – but a recent weekend break in Lisbon turned out to be a brilliant way to spend a … Continue reading →

Posted in Money, OneTravel, Portugal, Travel | Tagged Lisboa, Lisbon, Lisbon Card, money, OneTravel, portugal, Travel | Leave a comment

Camino Tapas Bar Carves a Path to a New Bankside Location

Posted on 2015-07-10 by tikichris

Furthering restaurateur Richard Bigg’s vision of casual Spanish dining in Britain, Camino Bankside offers Londoners more opportunity to enjoy Executive Chef Nacho Del Campo’s smart menu of tapas, sharing platters and more in a stylish setting with plenty of outdoor seating. Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Wine | Tagged bankside, Blue Fin Building, canvey street, Drink, Food, London, restaurants, reviews, SE1, SE1 9NA, south london, spanish food, tapas, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: ‘!

Posted on 2015-07-10 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged E17, east london, Georgian Village, London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, street photography, waltham forest, WALTHAMSTOW, Wood Street, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Preview: The Greatest Spectacle of Lucha Libre at York Hall, Bethnal Green

Posted on 2015-07-09 by tikichris

I’m heading to this “greatest spectacle” on Saturday night and cannot wait. I’m not sure if it will live up to the experience I had catching a night of lucha libre at Arena Mexico a few years back in Mexico City, but I have no doubt the evening with be an action packed blast. If you’ve never had the pleasure of witnessing the awesome force that is Mexican professional wrestling, do yourself a massive favour and make this off kilter event your weekend priority. Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, London | Tagged bethnal green, E2, E2 9PJ, Entertainment, live performance, London, lucha libre, mexican wrestling, Old Ford Road, preview, The Greatest Spectacle of Lucha Libre, York Hall, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Ian Francis | The Chosen Form of Your Destroyer | Lazarides Rathbone

Posted on 2015-07-09 by tikichris

With each piece appearing to vibrate off the canvas with moody apprehension, Bristol-based artist Ian Francis’ exhibition of new mixed media works at Lazarides Rathbone (his third at the gallery) suggests that nightmares can be beautiful too. Continue reading →