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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: Bethnal Green Road

Posted on 2015-03-10 by tikichris

Posted in Graffiti, London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged BETHNAL GREEN ROAD, east london, Graffiti, London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, street art, street photography, sweet toof, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

The 5 Best New York Pizzerias Outside of The City (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-03-09 by tikichris

Do you “heart” New York pizza? What if I told you some of the tastiest pies are actually baked beyond the bridges and tunnels of New York City? Foodies worth their crust know that you can head upstate or out … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, New York, OneTravel, Pizza, Restaurants, Travel | Tagged Food, new york, New York State, OneTravel, pizza, restaurants, Travel | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Monday Morning

Posted on 2015-03-09 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

Tequila with Zing

Posted on 2015-03-08 by tikichris

World of Zing’s new range of Flavoured Salts is delicious; the salts pair especially well with Tequila Ocho – the world’s first single field (and still only?) premium tequila – for a most flavoursome margarita, and a fine bar for enjoying said cocktails is El Nivel near Covent Garden. Oh yeah, one more thing: World of Zing and Tequila have teamed up to launch a bottled Persian Lime and Nori Margarita cocktail. It’s yet to hit the market, but based on the sips I took a tasting a few weeks back, I can confirm it’s a lip smacker that’s well worth a wait. I reckon it’d make a terrific thirst quencher served just about anywhere you hanker to have it. Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Shopping | Tagged BARS, cocktails, covent garden, Drink, El Nivel, flavoured salt, Food, London, maiden lane, margarita, Persian Lime and Nori Margarita, Shopping, Tequila Ocho, tequlia, WC2E 7JS, world of zing, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Yelp + tikichris? Big Fun to Come!

Posted on 2015-03-08 by tikichris

Hey folks, this is just a quick post to let y’all know I’m teaming up with Yelp London to cohost a series of special events, offers, freebies and more. Continue reading →

Posted in Discounts and Special Offers, London, Yelping with tikichris | Tagged discounts and special offers, London, Yelp, Yelp London, Yelping with tikichris, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | 3 Comments

London Daily Photo: (F)OY(L)ES

Posted on 2015-03-08 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged charing cross road, Foyles, London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, soho, street photography, W1, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Bar Termini: Best Thing to Happen to Soho in Ages?

Posted on 2015-03-07 by tikichris

Been to Bar Termini, yet? If yes, give this review a quick skim, nod in agreement, and head back over to this understated and stylish bolthole of good taste. I’ll see ya there (and probably soon)! But if you haven’t been so fortunate, have a read why I reckon the bar is one of the best spots to open in Soho in a long time. Then make plans to get over there ASAP … and if you’re hoping to drop by in the evening, be smart and book a table first. Continue reading →

Posted in Coffee, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants | Tagged Bar Termini, BARS, cocktails, coffee, Drink, Food, London, marco arrigo, OLD COMPTON STREET, soho, TONY CONIGLIARO, W1D 5JE, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | 1 Comment

On Safari with Chef Chavot (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2015-03-07 by tikichris

Do you know what’s better than going on safari at one of South Africa’s most luxurious private game reserves? Going on safari at one of South Africa’s most luxurious private game reserves. Then heading back to the reserve’s award winning … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, Luxury, Restaurants, South Africa, Travel, Wine | Tagged africa, Brasserie Chavot, Drink, Earth Lodge, eric chavot, Food, hotels, London, luxury, restaurants, Sabi Sabi, Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, Sabi Sands, safari, south africa, Travel, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | 2 Comments

March Issue of UK Cigar Scene Out Now

Posted on 2015-03-07 by tikichris

The third 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 →

Posted in Freebies, interview, London, Luxury, Shopping, Video | Tagged BOISDALE, cigars, CUBAN CIGARS, free, freebies, interview, London, luxury, nic wing, Photography, Ranald MacDonald, Shopping, Simon Chase, UK Cigar Scene, Video, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Bethnal Green Road

Posted on 2015-03-07 by tikichris

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

Have a Happy Holi Reading These Great India Blogs (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-03-06 by tikichris

Happy Holi everyone! The ancient Hindu religious festival welcoming spring continues to gain popularity around the world. For some especially vibrant writing about this celebration known as the festival of colours or the festival of love, have a look at these … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, India, OneTravel, Travel | Tagged Blogs, HOLI, India, OneTravel, Travel | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Turville Street

Posted on 2015-03-06 by tikichris

Posted in Graffiti, London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged E1, east london, Graffiti, hackney, London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, shoreditch, street art, street photography, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Could Your Pooch be a PiCKUP Ninja? #chocninja

Posted on 2015-03-05 by tikichris

As Crufts 2015 opens its doors today with parades of perfectly pampered pooches, another dog competition is launching nationwide, and anyone can get involved. Yes, that’s right, the hunt is on across the UK for the final canine contestant to … Continue reading →

Posted in Chocolate, Competition, Food, Shopping | Tagged #chocninja, chocolate, competition, dogs, Food, Ninja Chihuahua, Pickup biscuits, Shopping, SPONSORED POST, Video | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Street Strider

Posted on 2015-03-05 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged Denmark Street, London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, soho, street photography, W1, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Good Stuff #39

Posted on 2015-03-05 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. Ceru This Levantine pop-up located … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, Good Stuff, London, Luxury, Restaurants | Tagged Ceru, Club No 41, Dorsett Hotel, Drink, fitzrovia, Food, hotels, London, luxury, mayfair, pop-up, restaurants, shepherd's bush, Shikumen, smoked salmon bacon, the westbury hotel, Tonino Lamborghini Vodka, vodka, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

7 Exciting Events Announced in Tahiti for 2015 (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-03-04 by tikichris

As if you needed to come up with an excuse to visit Tahiti, a range of exciting events has been announced for the island chain, providing visitors with an opportunity to immerse themselves in Tahitian culture and to celebrate, spectate … Continue reading →

Posted in French Polynesia, OneTravel, Travel | Tagged french polynesia, OneTravel, tahiti, Travel | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Denmark Street Reflections

Posted on 2015-03-04 by tikichris

Interview with Chris Osburn (Artsper)

Posted on 2015-03-04 by tikichris

Contemporary art site, Artsper, got in touch recently to see if I was up for an interview? Gab about art, photography, London and my humble self? Sure! Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Artsper, interview, London, Photography | Tagged Art, Artsper, interview, London, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: High Viz Breakfast

Posted on 2015-03-03 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged bethnal green, caff, east london, London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, street photography, tower hamlets, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Perfect Pies + Great Gins at Punch Tavern, Fleet Street

Posted on 2015-03-02 by tikichris

Not my first (or last) time to dine at Punch, I recently paid a visit to see if this 118 year old Fleet Street mainstay lived up to the 2014 Great Taste awards it had won for its pies. I can vouch for the cauliflower cheese pie (£11) and the steak and Doom Bar Ale pie (£13) – both served with ample and satisfying mash, veg and gravy. Puds are ace here too – love the sticky toffee pudding (£4.50).
Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, Pubs, Restaurants | Tagged british food, british pie week, city of london, cocktails, Drink, EC4, EC4Y 1DE, FLEET STREET, Food, gin, Gin & Tonic, London, pie and mash, pies, pub grub, punch tavern, restaurants, review, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Pellicci

Posted on 2015-03-02 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged bethnal green, E Pellicci, east london, London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, street photography, tower hamlets, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Review: Mark Little #SecretMeetings at the Museum of Comedy

Posted on 2015-03-01 by tikichris

Olivier award winning Mark Little had his small audience of “comrades” in stitches for most of the show with astute and politically charged observations presented in a madcap if thoughtful manner with an ample dose of off the cuff and self effacing improv alongside plenty of zany antics ensuring nothing was taken too seriously. Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrities, London | Tagged #SecretMeetings, bloomsbury, Bloomsbury Way, Celebrities, comedy, London, Mark Little, Museum of Comedy, preview, review, St Georges Church, The Undercroft, WC1, WC1A 2SR, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Morning Team

Posted on 2015-03-01 by tikichris

4 of the World’s Weirdest Museums (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-02-28 by tikichris

The Met? Meh. The Louvre? Over it. And the Smithsonian? So what, son! Here’s a set of quirky and much more creatively curated museums for your consideration. Read my complete post at OneTravel.

Posted in Museums, OneTravel, Travel | Tagged museums, OneTravel, Travel | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Things to Do

Posted on 2015-02-28 by tikichris

PB & Me: My Nutty Month with Pip & Nut

Posted on 2015-02-27 by tikichris

Putting the nut back in nutritious, Pip & Nut is a new natural foods brand offering health conscious shoppers a range of super tasty spreads: peanut butter, almond butter, and coconut almond butter. From coming up with a couple of … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, London, PB & Me!, Shopping | Tagged almond and coconut butter, Almond Butter, Food, London, PB & Me!, Peanut Butter, Pip & Nut, Shopping, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Untitled

Posted on 2015-02-27 by tikichris

Goya: The Witches and Old Women Album on Now at Courtauld Gallery, Somerset House

Posted on 2015-02-26 by tikichris

Goya: The Witches and Old Women Album, a new exhibition opening today at Courtauld Gallery, presents the first time a whole Goya album in its original sequence has been reconstructed. Continue reading →

Posted in Art, London, Museums | Tagged Art, exhibition, Goya, Goya: The Witches and Old Women Album, London, museums, review, somerset house, Strand, WC2, WC2R 0RN, witches, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | 1 Comment

Soho Stalwart Carom Gets a Refurb

Posted on 2015-02-26 by tikichris

One of Soho’s best destinations for a quality Indian meal, Carom, recently underwent refurbishment. Taking the popular pan-Indian restaurant up on an invitation to view its new “rough-luxe” interiors provided a good opportunity to have another taste of this Soho … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Wine | Tagged carom, indian restaurant, London, restaurants, review, soho, W1, W1F 0TN, wardour street, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Morning Light

Posted on 2015-02-26 by tikichris

Win a Complete Range of Dahlias For Gourmets from Lubera #DeliDahlias

Posted on 2015-02-26 by tikichris

Are you a gourmet with a green thumb? Then here’s a giveaway competition for you! I’ve teamed up with the “fruitful gardening folks” at Lubera to get the word out about their exclusive DeliDahlias range. These new dahlias for foodies offer all the beauty of these bright majestic blooms combined with the superb flavour. Keep reading to find out about the chance to win the complete range of six DeliDahlias for your own garden (and kitchen)! Continue reading →

Posted in Competition, Food, Freebies, Gardening, Shopping | Tagged competition, Dahlias, DeliDahlias, Food, free, freebies, gardening, Lubera, Shopping | 2 Comments

London Daily Photo: Meet the Neighbours

Posted on 2015-02-25 by tikichris

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

London Daily Photo: Brick

Posted on 2015-02-24 by tikichris

The Republic of Užupis & Its Strange Constitution (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-02-23 by tikichris

Oddball? Poignant? An uniquely Lithuanian blend of both? The Constitution of the Republic of Užupis, listed in its entirety below, has got to be one of the quirkiest founding documents to ever be penned. The Republic of whatzit? Yeah, … Continue reading →