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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.

Mark Jenkins | Moment of Impact | Lazarides Rathbone

Posted on 2015-01-16 by tikichris

Moment of Impact at Lazarides Rathbone is (to the best of my knowledge) the first solo show in London by DC-based artist Mark Jenkins in a quite a few years. Although his trademark life-sized sculptures and three-dimensional canvases actually lose a bit of their impact in a gallery setting as opposed to on the street for the unsuspecting public to encounter, the show is nonetheless a winner and well worth checking out. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Under

Posted on 2015-01-15 by tikichris
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Healthy and Quick Italian-Japanese Fusion at Beiriso in Holborn

Posted on 2015-01-15 by tikichris

Recently opened Italian-Japanese fusion eatery, Beiriso, brings a tasty assortment of lunchtime and on-the-hoof dining options to the hectic streets of Holborn that’s bound to woo passers-by with affordable prices and a mostly health-conscious selection of food and drink. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: East End Grid

Posted on 2015-01-14 by tikichris
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18 Travel Industry Terms to Know (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-01-14 by tikichris

Know your LFR from your LRA? Here’s a list of a few terms, phrases and acronyms to assist you navigating the travel industry and get on to actually traveling somewhere. Read my complete post at OneTravel.

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London Daily Photo: Blue and Green

Posted on 2015-01-13 by tikichris
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Good Stuff #37

Posted on 2015-01-13 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: Coat of Arms

Posted on 2015-01-12 by tikichris
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The Coolest Winter Carnivals Around the World (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-01-12 by tikichris

Brrrr, it’s freezing! Time to party? Absolutely. Winter means big fun for many. Here’s a look at some of destinations across the northern hemisphere embracing the cold this winter! Probably the best known of these chilled out celebrations is … … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Waterloo

Posted on 2015-01-11 by tikichris
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The World’s End Market: Fresh and Flavoursome Finesse on the King’s Road

Posted on 2015-01-11 by tikichris

I expected a very good – potentially even great – dining experience when I accepted an offer to review newly opened The World’s End Market. I didn’t expect to be wowed though. However, some of the dishes that Kemey and I tried on our Monday night visit did just that and delighted my unsuspecting palate. I was deeply impressed and can easily recommend this King’s Road eatery for anyone seeking quality meal simply prepared with locally or ethically sourced ingredients. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Ladbroke Grove

Posted on 2015-01-10 by tikichris
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The MacRib: Mega Meaty Americana at Joe’s Southern Kitchen

Posted on 2015-01-10 by tikichris

Up until last weekend, I would have filed Joe’s Southern Kitchen under that category of Central London restaurants that I’ve walked by innumerable times but never actually ventured inside. Heck, I can even remember when the place was called Navajo Joe’s. But when an offer came round to sample this Covent Garden stalwart’s new (and blatant “homage” to you-know-who’s limited offer you-know-what) MacRib sandwich, I reckoned it was time to give the place a go. I’m glad I did. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Windows

Posted on 2015-01-09 by tikichris
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UK Cigar Scene Magazine First Issue Out Now

Posted on 2015-01-09 by tikichris

There’s a new monthly online magazine out now about the cigar scene. Titled (appropriately enough) UK Cigar Scene Magazine, each issue will be free to download and will include a video interview with a key cigar personality along with news of events, gossip, and more stogie related info celebrating the specialists, their staff and the many personalities who enjoy a fine cigar here “in one of the world’s most energetic cigar scenes.” Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Histories

Posted on 2015-01-08 by tikichris
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Recipe: Duck Tacos with Blueberry Salsa (Gressingham)

Posted on 2015-01-08 by tikichris

Yes, duck and blueberry pair remarkably well as a flavour combo. Shredded duck leg is an excellent option for tacos, and blueberry salsa is a perfect sidekick to serve with such a succulent dish. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: January Light

Posted on 2015-01-07 by tikichris
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3 Travel Resolutions for 2015 (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-01-07 by tikichris

New year, new opportunities to see the world! What wonders wait in 2015? And where!? I am so eager to find out and hope that by making a few travel-centric resolutions now at the start of the year that I’ll … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Inside Aspirations

Posted on 2015-01-06 by tikichris
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VoIP Me Back Home with Vonage

Posted on 2015-01-06 by tikichris

Still regularly using a landline? Or … got a landline that you never use but would if you knew doing so could save you loads of money making calls? I’ve been trying out Vonage recently and have been pleased with … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Classic Magazines

Posted on 2015-01-05 by tikichris
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Free Breakfast with Lyle’s Golden Syrup: Victoria Station, Wednesday 14 January

Posted on 2015-01-05 by tikichris

Lyle’s Golden Syrup is going to treat folks passing through Victoria Station to a free breakfast during the morning of Wednesday the 14th. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Lower Marsh

Posted on 2015-01-04 by tikichris
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Win All Dark or Paleo Chocolate with Hotel Chocolat’s #CocoaDetox

Posted on 2015-01-04 by tikichris

Doing a “detox” for January? How about a cocoa detox? No, I’m not necessarily talking about excluding chocolate from your diet. I’m talking about considering the benefits of cocoa as part of any kind of diet … whether it’s dairy-free, gluten-free, diabetic, vegan, low carb, low sugar, sport performance or paleo. Keep reading to find out more about including cocoa in your healthy start to 2015 as well as an opportunity to win your choice of an All Dark Collection or a Paleo Light Gift Box from Hotel Chocolat. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Empire

Posted on 2015-01-03 by tikichris
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M Restaurants on Threadneedle Street, EC2

Posted on 2015-01-03 by tikichris

It was the last restaurant I visited in 2014 and the first one I’m reviewing in 2015 – appropriate enough for a finish or start to a great year of dining as any I reckon. My late night dinner at M – a newly opened and rather slick two-in-one restaurant plus wine bar combo just a stroll from Bank Station – pleased my palate with a menu full of tartare, tiradito and sashimi selections that didn’t leave me feeling raw. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Hopetown

Posted on 2015-01-02 by tikichris
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Bikaner Camel Festival (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-01-02 by tikichris

Dancing camels? Acrobatic camels? Camels competing in tug-o-war? Folks heading to the town of Bikaner in Rajasthan, India this January will get to witness all that and much more at the annual Bikaner Camel Festival. January 4th and 5th will … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Ready

Posted on 2015-01-01 by tikichris
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2015 Resolutions

Posted on 2015-01-01 by tikichris

In many ways, I feel like I hit my stride in 2014 (as much as ‘my stride’ pertains to my work as a writer and photographer anyway). I’m generally pleased with the amount and quality of work that came my way – especially during the last half of the year – and very much hope such good fortune continues well into 2015. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Untitled

Posted on 2014-12-31 by tikichris
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Top Winter Sport Destinations in Italy (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-12-30 by tikichris

For a vacation mixed with plenty of activity on and off the slopes, in the chalet or out on the town, Northern Italy is a haven for fans of winter sports that’s hard to beat. Here’s a list of some … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Ali

Posted on 2014-12-30 by tikichris
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Escape Winter in These 12 Warm Weather Destinations (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-12-30 by tikichris

Already over winter and craving some heat? If you’d prefer your own moderately clad flesh to be roasting on the beach rather than a bunch of chestnuts on an open fire, have a look at this sun lover’s dozen of … Continue reading →

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