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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.

Good Stuff #43

Posted on 2015-07-05 by tikichris

Good stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip or savour – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: King Land

Posted on 2015-07-05 by tikichris
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July Issue of UK Cigar Scene Out Now

Posted on 2015-07-05 by tikichris

The seventh issue of the monthly UK Cigar Scene Magazine is now online and ready for download. Each issue of UK Cigar Scene is free to download and includes a video interview with a key cigar personality along with news … Continue reading →

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Find the Best Hotel in the Wembley Area

Posted on 2015-07-05 by tikichris

If you are planning any type of trip into Central London you are going to want to look at staying in the Wembley area for your trip. When you stay in Wembley you will be close to all of the … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Dalston

Posted on 2015-07-04 by tikichris
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Movie Review: The Human Centipede 3 (Final Sequence)

Posted on 2015-07-04 by tikichris

Human Centipede 3 is blood-splattered joke. But it’s a joke that had me giggling and guffawing plenty … when I wasn’t squirming in my seat during scenes of excessive gore. I had a blast watching this movie, was chuckling about it the rest of the day, and was impressed by the sheer audacity required to create such a piece of cinema. Continue reading →

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Live in Italian, Live from London Pop-Up at Potters Fields Park

Posted on 2015-07-04 by tikichris

Hosted sparkling water super brand S.Pellegrino in partnership with two Michelin starred chefs, Theo Randall of The Intercontinental and Phil Howard of The Square, the pop-up sees the chefs cooking “each evening with an exclusively created three-course-menu, perfectly paired with fine Italian wines,” while also providing live demonstrations of each course “within an intimate candlelit setting and guests will be encouraged to ask their burning cooking questions.” During the day there’s a lunchtime service with dishes created by Chris Denney, Head Chef at the popular Covent Garden restaurant, Four to Eight. And that’s what I had for lunch yesterday – a bite of Chris’ dishes. Continue reading →

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Review: The Motherf**ker with the Hat, National Theatre

Posted on 2015-07-03 by tikichris

American playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis’ award-winning and 100% N-Y-motherf**king-C story of fidelity fraught with fatigue and compulsion proved a hit in the city where it’s set when it premiered on Broadway in 2011. Now the show has crossed the proverbial pond with the promise of wowing London theatregoers from now to the end of August. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Morning Light

Posted on 2015-07-03 by tikichris
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Celebrate Independence à la Français! (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-07-03 by tikichris

Le quatorze juillet, or July 14th, is Bastille Day. A national holiday in France that’s kind of like the 4th of July in the US (just ten days later and a lot more French), it’s the biggest party day of … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Finito

Posted on 2015-07-02 by tikichris
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Lunch at Bunnychow

Posted on 2015-07-01 by tikichris

Bunnychow is a laidback sort of eatery with a no worries/no pretences vibe to it and where the star of the show is the filling and flavoursome food. Situated on Wardour Street in Soho (nearer the Shaftesbury Avenue end than the Oxford Street side), it’s a smart choice for an affordable quick bite … and if you like a bit of heat with your food, you’ll love bunnychow’s hot sauce (I sure did). Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Cheques 4 Cash/Souls 4 Gold

Posted on 2015-07-01 by tikichris
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Polo Bar Pop-Up at Barcelona’s OneOcean Club (CDCLifestyle)

Posted on 2015-07-01 by tikichris

Mayfair heads to the Med this August when The Westbury Hotel’s award-winning Polo Bar pairs with Barcelona hotspot, the exclusive OneOcean Club, for a pop-up bar promising to keep club guests refreshed with a delicious array of gin and tonic … Continue reading →

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5 London Hotels Offering Uniquely Urban Access (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-07-01 by tikichris

Here’s a list of five upscale London hotels offering excellent access to the vibrant metropolis they call home – be it supreme convenience, gentile comfort or a more stylish than typical way to get around town. Read my complete post … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: So Close/So Far Away

Posted on 2015-06-30 by tikichris
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Wimbledon-Themed Afternoon Tea at The Landmark London

Posted on 2015-06-29 by tikichris

Earlier today I had the pleasure of enjoying afternoon tea in the light filled Winter Garden of five star hotel, The Landmark London. I reckon it’s one of London’s most elegant spaces to book an afternoon tea service, and proved to be an excellent setting for me to get through an initially awkward start and have a great conversation. Continue reading →

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Hotels Near the Best Shopping in London

Posted on 2015-06-29 by tikichris

There are all kinds of reasons that you may want to visit the city of London. The history of the city and all of the wonderful tourist attractions you can take it are often more than enough for some people. … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Ceramic and Concrete

Posted on 2015-06-29 by tikichris
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UK Premiere of Roxanne by Paul Frankl

Posted on 2015-06-28 by tikichris

Shot in 35mm and on location in Soho, the film follows the relationship of transgender sex worker (played cool and convincing by Miss Cairo) and motherless 12 year-old Lily (spectacularly portrayed by Thea Lamb). It’s an ‘unlikely friendship’ kinda flick – not too dissimilar in theme to, say, About a Boy except the ‘boy’ in Roxanne is a girl and the ‘Hugh Grant’ character is Miss Cairo. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: ESQ.

Posted on 2015-06-28 by tikichris
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Apartments for a Short Time in Reading

Posted on 2015-06-28 by tikichris

There can be all kinds of reasons why you may need an apartment for just a short while. Many times businesses send employees into a new town or city to do some work on a short-term basis, perhaps for several … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: King’s Cross

Posted on 2015-06-27 by tikichris
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Untold Theatre Premieres Second Production: The Scar Test

Posted on 2015-06-27 by tikichris

Not only touched by the performance I caught of The Scar Test and glad for the chance to see such compelling live theatre, I am more informed about the plight of refugees seeking safe haven in the UK and more aware of how poorly too many of these individuals are treated. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Untitled

Posted on 2015-06-26 by tikichris
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Affordable Hotel Stays in Edinburgh

Posted on 2015-06-26 by tikichris

If you are planning any type of a leisure trip or holiday to Scotland one of the places you may want to visit the most is Edinburgh. There is a great deal for you to see and do in the … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Tanabata Fukinagashi Decorations | Southbank Centre

Posted on 2015-06-25 by tikichris
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A Guide to London Heathrow Airport’s 5 (Soon to be 4) Terminals (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-06-25 by tikichris

London Heathrow Airport is the busiest airport in the UK as well as the busiest airport in Europe by passenger traffic. If you’re planning a visit to London or many other destinations across Britain or elsewhere in Europe, there’s a … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Memento Mori

Posted on 2015-06-24 by tikichris
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3 Ways to Celebrate Midsummer in Europe (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-06-23 by tikichris

The longest day of the year – in a good way – is Midsummer when (as long as any clouds don’t dampen the party) hours upon hours of sunlight cast rays of fun across the northern hemisphere. Here’s a look … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Looking Up

Posted on 2015-06-23 by tikichris
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Dining at the Renewed Aqua Nueva

Posted on 2015-06-22 by tikichris

It had been some while (like a couple of years) since I had last dined at Aqua Nueva, but I still held strong memories of how much I enjoyed my meal when I recently accepted an invitation to return for a visit after the soft launch of this Spanish restaurant that’s just reopened after a long hiatus for refurbishment. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Bethnal Green Road

Posted on 2015-06-22 by tikichris
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Win a Range of Barman Sirops, Cans and Gourmet Drops from Teisseire

Posted on 2015-06-21 by tikichris

Teisseire has been making French sirop from naturally filtered water in the alps since 1720. The sirops come in a huge variety of flavours – from strawberry to cactus – among the most popular are Passionfruit, Raspberry, Lemon, Caramel, Mojito, Pink Grapefruit and Grenadine. They’re more flexible than cordials and go with both hot or cold drinks. Fancy a summery dash of French flair for free? I’ve teamed up with Teisseire to offer one lucky reader a chance to win a range barman sirops, cans and gourmet drops. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Clouds and Clapping Hands

Posted on 2015-06-21 by tikichris
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