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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.

Hot Cross Easter Creations from Paul A Young and The Bread Factory

Posted on 2015-03-22 by tikichris

For Easter 2015, Paul A Young Fine Chocolates has teamed up with North London’s The Bread Factory for a range of hot cross bun creations that are big on traditional seasonal flavours and offered in a fascinating variety of combinations, including a limited run hot cross bun caramel spread, truffle and brownie. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Bike

Posted on 2015-03-22 by tikichris
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Best Travel Photography Blog in the UK? Your Vote Decides.

Posted on 2015-03-21 by tikichris

It’s always nice to discover folks are paying attention to my blog and liking what they see, especially when they then take their appreciation a step further and rank tikichris as one of the best travel blogs in the UK. Recently, DFDS Seaways listed tikichris as a contender for 2015’s Best Travel Photography Blogger. Fun. Thanks. And wow. Continue reading →

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Say Bom Dia to a Brazilian Breakfast at Carioca Brixton!

Posted on 2015-03-21 by tikichris

Brixton’s Market Row favourite, Carioca (formerly Prima Donna), has introduced a new selection of Brazilian style breakfast dishes to its daytime menu. Served from 10am to 4pm every day, the new brekkie items are freshly prepared in house with locally sourced ingredients and free range eggs by Brazilian head chef Lucy and her team. I had a more than ample taste last Sunday and found everything I tried to be expressly tudo bem. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Brixton

Posted on 2015-03-21 by tikichris
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Yelp x tikichris: Morning Espresso Event at Bar Termini

Posted on 2015-03-20 by tikichris

The espresso masterclass will be held Sunday 19 April from 10.30am, and numbers for the class will be low (ten or under). During it, we’ll learn how to roast, pour, and create the perfect espresso. There will be some (so amazing you won’t believe it) pastries to enjoy as well as some other surprises … maybe even some cocktails if it hits after noon and we’re feeling saucy. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Rise/Set

Posted on 2015-03-20 by tikichris
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STK London’s 777 Bar Menu, 5pm to 7pm

Posted on 2015-03-20 by tikichris

STK London has recently launched new “777” menu featuring seven small plates and seven drinks priced at £7 each offered at its bar between 5pm to 7pm Monday to Friday and presents a no fuss opportunity to have a night out with going overboard. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Genial Brixton

Posted on 2015-03-19 by tikichris
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Skip the Hippest Lines in Stockholm with the Berns Hotel VIP Wristband (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-03-19 by tikichris

If you’re only going to be in Stockholm for a short spell but keen to be immersed in the local scene ASAP, booking the Berns would prove an especially wise move. Set in the heart of historic Stockholm, the 150 … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Fashion 4 Less

Posted on 2015-03-18 by tikichris
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JD X Puma: Trinomic XT1 Treasure Hunt

Posted on 2015-03-18 by tikichris

Running (pun intended) alongside the launch of the Puma Trinomic XT1, JD Sports has teamed up with Puma and five magazines for a sneaker-ific treasure hunt across four UK cities and then New York. The hunt starts today (18 March 2015), and first up is London where somewhere an empty branded trainer display box has been placed. The lucky person who gets to it before anyone else will win two pairs of Puma XT1 trainers as well as the display box. Keen for clues? Ready, steady … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Reflections

Posted on 2015-03-17 by tikichris
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Fine Dining with a View to Match at Galvin at Windows, London Hilton Park Lane

Posted on 2015-03-16 by tikichris

Twenty-eight storeys up, the Michelin star shines brightly (and rightly) from Galvin at Windows restaurant atop the London Hilton Park Lane where diners are just as likely to ooh and ah over the food and drink as they are about the panoramic views of the city. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Organisation

Posted on 2015-03-16 by tikichris
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Win The Easter Collection from Hotel Chocolat

Posted on 2015-03-16 by tikichris

What’s in Hotel Chocolat’s 2015 Easter Collection? What isn’t? might be the better question to ask! Keep reading to find out how you can win this epic assortment of chocolaty Easter treats for yourself. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Mama’s Choice

Posted on 2015-03-15 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Shoreditch Morning

Posted on 2015-03-14 by tikichris
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Give Me Space: Getting Ready for a Clean Spring

Posted on 2015-03-13 by tikichris

The tease of longer days and warmer weather has been in the air lately. Time to plan a spring cleaning? As mentioned in the initial post of my Give Me Space mini-series, over the next few months, I’m going to trial new urban storage service SpaceWays and share my thoughts about the service with you. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Heel

Posted on 2015-03-13 by tikichris
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Syngenta Photography Award Exhibition: Scarcity-Waste at Somerset House

Posted on 2015-03-13 by tikichris

Syngenta Photography Award winners have been announced and their works are now on show in an exhibition at Somerset House centred round the themes of scarcity and waste. Continue reading →

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Get Lucky Riding with Addison Lee over St Patrick’s Day Weekend

Posted on 2015-03-12 by tikichris

To celebrate its Irish roots, Addison Lee, is offering the code to customers travelling to or from postcodes around the St Patrick’s Day Parade at Trafalgar Square (WC2, SW1 and W1). The code is valid on Sunday 15th March and redeemable once per customer. Continue reading →

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Win a Night Out in Notting Hill with Yelp and Bubbleology

Posted on 2015-03-12 by tikichris

Check out this chance for you and a guest to attend an exclusive “After Dark” tasting hosted by Yelp at Bubbleology in Notting Hill on Friday 27 March . Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Soho

Posted on 2015-03-12 by tikichris
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Shackfuyu: Japanese Fun Food Pops Up in Soho

Posted on 2015-03-11 by tikichris

The izakaya good times keep rolling with another Bone Daddies opening in Central London. This one, Shackfuyu, is a pop-up in a failed pizzeria on Soho’s Old Compton Street. Is worth a visit? Here’s a nuanced take on the Nippon inspired nosh I tried there last week. Continue reading →

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6 Blogs to Read Before You Visit Lima (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-03-11 by tikichris

From being home to what currently is considered to be the world’s hippest cuisine to its role as a Gateway to the majestic Andes and amazing sights such as Machu Picchu, Lima is an awesome destination. Here’s a look at … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Hollow Bodied/Cloud Reflections

Posted on 2015-03-11 by tikichris
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Good Stuff #40

Posted on 2015-03-10 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. Morty & Bob’s Pop-Up at … Continue reading →

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Lebanese Tapas and More at Lazeez, Duke Street

Posted on 2015-03-10 by tikichris

One of the tastiest lunches I’ve enjoyed in quite some while was recently enjoyed at the few months old Lazeez restaurant on Duke Street across from Selfridges. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Bethnal Green Road

Posted on 2015-03-10 by tikichris
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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 →

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London Daily Photo: Monday Morning

Posted on 2015-03-09 by tikichris
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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 →

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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 →

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

Posted on 2015-03-08 by tikichris
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