Category Archives: Shopping

“Urban Photography and the Covent Garden Canvas Project” – Covent Garden Apple Store – October 6th

Posted on 2010-09-23 by tikichris

Here’s some info about a talk I’m giving at the Apple Store at Covent Garden (the world’s largest Apple retail space as it’s been explained to me). I’m hoping to let my photos do as much of the talking as … Continue reading →

Posted in London, Photography, Shopping | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sponsored Post: Sud de France Festival Starts Today (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-09-17 by tikichris

Sponsored Post: Sud de France Festival Starts Today Londonist, September 17, 2010 10:05 AM The celebration kicks off this morning with a fantastic, one-day, southern French food and wine market in Cavendish Square from 10am to 6pm. The event is free … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Shopping | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Some Dublin Notes (Qype Community)

Posted on 2010-09-13 by tikichris

Some Dublin Notes Qype Community, September 13th 2010 I spent a fantastic weekend bumbling around Dublin. Only regret was I had to catch a very early Sunday morning flight to get back to London for work. I could definitely spend lots … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, Ireland, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sponsored Post: Sud de France Festival, Make Your Summer Last a Little Longer! (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-09-07 by tikichris

Sponsored Post: Sud de France Festival, Make Your Summer Last a Little Longer! Londonist, September 7, 2010 11:18 AM From the 17th to the 30th of September, the Sud de France Festival will bring the French Mediterranean lifestyle to Britain, … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Shopping | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Chefspective: Flori Johnson, Executive Chef at Melrose and Morgan (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-09-03 by tikichris

Chefspective: Flori Johnson, Executive Chef at Melrose and Morgan Londonist, September 3, 2010 3:16 PM As a child, Flori Johnson learned firsthand about “old fashioned” cooking on her family’s farm in Zimbabwe. Add to her upbringing Flori’s first professional gig … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, interview, London, Shopping | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Wine of the Month: 2009 Juliénas, Les Paquelets, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Eve & Michel Rey

Posted on 2010-07-31 by tikichris

This month’s pick is a flavourful number! Available from Berry Bros & Rudd for £15.50 per single bottle, 2009 Juliénas, Les Paquelets Vieilles Vignes, Domain Eve & Michel Rey is a feisty Beaujolais demanding of taste bud attention. Dark and … Continue reading →

Posted in Berry Bros & Rudd, Drink, London, Shopping, Wine, Wine of the Month | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Wine of the Month: 2008 Macon Bussieres, Le Monsard Les Heritiers du Comte Lafon 

Posted on 2010-06-30 by tikichris

Tough times deserve great wine. Now, by no means am I suggesting anyone try to drink his or her problems away or seek solutions at the bottom of a bottle, but a good glass of wine can go a long … Continue reading →

Posted in Berry Bros & Rudd, Drink, London, Shopping, Wine, Wine of the Month | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Brick Lane Farmers’ Market to Open Sunday (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-06-04 by tikichris

Brick Lane Farmers’ Market to Open Sunday Londonist, June 4, 2010 11:51 AM As if a summer Sunday stroll around Brick Lane wasn’t already chock-a-block with elbow rubbing opportunities and reasons to blow your cash, a new farmers’ market is … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Shopping | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Wine of the Month: 2009 Chateau Plantey Canteloup Rosé Bordeaux

Posted on 2010-05-29 by tikichris

Ah yes. Another bank holiday weekend … with lousy weather of course. No worries though. I’m quite content to have a Saturday night in and let the pizza delivery dude brave the rain for me. I’m especially pleased to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Berry Bros & Rudd, Drink, London, Shopping, Wine, Wine of the Month | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Wine of the Month: 2007 Berry Bros & Rudd’s 2007 Extra Ordinary White

Posted on 2010-04-30 by tikichris

This month’s choice brings a taste of zest to the palate and is sipped with earnest hopes for a lovely summer. Indeed, with its light and lemony finish, Berry Bros & Rudd’s 2007 Extra Ordinary White is a winner of … Continue reading →

Posted in Berry Bros & Rudd, Drink, Food, London, Shopping, Wine, Wine of the Month | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Upcoming Guru Event: Cuban Cigar Walk London (Qype does London)

Posted on 2010-04-21 by tikichris

Upcoming Guru Event: Cuban Cigar Walk London Qype does London, April 21st 2010 For cigar smokers, this fun and photogenic guided tour is a must-do. Even for non-cigar smokers, learning about Mayfair, Churchill and such while visiting some of London’s … Continue reading →

Posted in London, Shopping | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

These Shoes Were Made for Bloggin’

Posted on 2010-04-16 by tikichris

So, the Volcanic ASH-tastrophe means we’ve got an unexpected – but certainly most welcome – guest stranded here at the tikichris ranchero. This ASH-fugee (as my wife’s started to call her) was the gracious host for a significant chunk of … Continue reading →

Posted in Shopping, Travel | Leave a comment

Wine of the Month: 2007 Vacqueyras, Les Garrigues, Domaine Montirius

Posted on 2010-03-29 by tikichris

This one’s a lip smacker! A certified organic and biodynamic lip smacker. Priced £12.25 at Berry Bros & Rudd (or £11 per bottle for an unsplit case of 12), this southern Rhone blend (70% Grenache, 30% Syrah) is a juicy, … Continue reading →

Posted in Berry Bros & Rudd, Drink, London, Shopping, Wine, Wine of the Month | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Wine of the Month: 2006 Mâcon-Cruzille, Bret Brothers Paired with Neil Young’s Rust Never Sleeps

Posted on 2010-02-27 by tikichris

An on-again-off-again sunny Saturday afternoon here in London – still cold but with an ever so slight feel of spring in the air – presents a perfect time to sip February’s Wine of the Month. A crisp and honeysuckle-y white … Continue reading →

Posted in Berry Bros & Rudd, Drink, London, Music, Shopping, Wine, Wine of the Month | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Wine of the Month: Berry Bros & Rudd’s 2007 Domaine de Coudoulet Viognier, Vin de Pays D’Oc

Posted on 2010-01-21 by tikichris

Upon first tasting, I didn’t quite know what to make of this one. I was immediately intrigued when I gave the cork and then my glassful a good whiff but then didn’t think my initial sip equalled my nosed expectations. … Continue reading →

Posted in Berry Bros & Rudd, Drink, London, Shopping, Wine, Wine of the Month | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Shoes with a View

Posted on 2010-01-19 by tikichris

The above ‘shoes with a view’ photo was taken during some splendidly mellow downtime on one of my best-est, most favourite-est days of 2009 (November 25th to be exact). It may sound silly but I had quite the epiphany lazily … Continue reading →

Posted in Laos, Shopping, Travel | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Santa’s Lap: Harden’s London Restaurants 2010 (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-12-17 by tikichris

Santa’s Lap: Harden’s London Restaurants 2010 Londonist, December 17, 2009 3:00 PM Now entering their second decade publishing these pocket-sized guides to London and the UK, their rating system seems as tried and true as ever. The 2010 guide features … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Shopping | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Wine of the Month: Berry Bros & Rudd’s 2005 Extra Ordinary Claret

Posted on 2009-12-14 by tikichris

I don’t know about you, but for me the first half of December is always a mad dash of tying up loose ends before Christmas and New Years, making sure I see all the folks I need to see for … Continue reading →

Posted in Berry Bros & Rudd, Drink, London, Shopping, Wine, Wine of the Month | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Pop-Up Shop Review: Marmite Pop-Up Shop on Regent Street (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-11-11 by tikichris

Pop-Up Shop Review: Marmite Pop-Up Shop on Regents Street Londonist, November 11, 2009 9:38 PM Pop-up this, pop-up that. With vacant retail space throughout town and a palpable air of economic uncertainity, there’s a lot of non-committal pop-upping going on. … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, London, Shopping | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Cufflinks and Curry at Cinnamon Club (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-11-11 by tikichris

Cufflinks and Curry at Cinnamon Club Londonist, November 11, 2009 3:10 PM On the surface, this seemed like one of the wackier press releases to land in ye olde Londonist inbox in quite some time. An invitation to a “breakfast … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, London, Restaurants, Shopping | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Wine of the Month: Berry Bros & Rudd’s 2007 Chateau Ricardelle, Alencades, Vin de Pays d’Oc

Posted on 2009-10-29 by tikichris

Last week, I settled in for a quiet Friday night at home with a bowl of pasta with sugo al finocchio selvatico (fennel sauce … from Carluccio’s), a DVD and a couple of glasses of 2007 Alencades and found the combo … Continue reading →

Posted in Berry Bros & Rudd, Drink, London, Shopping, Wine, Wine of the Month | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Wine of the Month: Berry Bros & Rudd’s Own Selection Australian Shiraz, Elderton, Barossa Valley

Posted on 2009-09-29 by tikichris

Wow. September’s nearly gone. Has it been a whole month since my last Wine of the Month post? I reckon it has. Well, this month’s pick, Berry’s Australian Shiraz was definitely worth the wait. It’s a big ole dark and … Continue reading →

Posted in Berry Bros & Rudd, Drink, London, Shopping, Wine, Wine of the Month | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Wine of the Month: Berry Bros & Rudd’s 2007 Côtes du Rhône Rouge Domaine Chapoton

Posted on 2009-08-23 by tikichris

Nice one! Honestly, I don’t care for it as much as the Claret I reviewed last month, but there’s certainly nothing offensive about this month’s choice.  At £7.55 per bottle (£6.80 as part of a case) the price is definitely right. … Continue reading →

Posted in Berry Bros & Rudd, Drink, London, Shopping, Wine, Wine of the Month | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Cuban Cigar Walk in London (Qype does London)

Posted on 2009-06-11 by tikichris

Cuban Cigar Walk in London  Qype does London, June 11th 2009 Cities in Sound’s Cuban Cigar Walk audio tour is an excellent way to experience London. For a resident like me, the tour provided fresh insight to the place I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in London, Shopping | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Photos: Day Out in Knightsbridge (London Hotels Blog)

Posted on 2009-04-23 by tikichris

Photos: Day Out in Knightsbridge London Hotels Blog, April 22nd, 2009 … beyond the ornate trappings of owner Mohamed al-Fayed’s massive 4.5 acre, million square feet shop of more than 300 departments, the many other delights of Knightsbridge await. READ … Continue reading →

Posted in London, London Hotels, Photography, Shopping | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Photos: Window Shopping at Burlington Arcade (London Hotels Blog)

Posted on 2009-04-20 by tikichris

Photos: Window Shopping at Burlington Arcade London Hotels Blog, April 19th, 2009 Running from Bond Street to Piccadilly and through to Burlington Gardens, Burlington Arcade offers an opportunity to experience shopping at its most opulent and refined. A precursor of … Continue reading →

Posted in London, London Hotels, Photography, Shopping | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Let’s Get It On … for FREE!

Posted on 2009-02-13 by tikichris

Don’t you know how sweet and wonderful life can be? I just noticed that – for today and tomorrow only – Amazon is offering free downloads of the Marvin Gaye classic Let’s Get It On. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted in Music, Shopping | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Bad News for Exmouth Market: Brindisa’s Gone! (Qype does London)

Posted on 2009-02-09 by tikichris

Bad News for Exmouth Market: Brindisa’s Gone! Chris Osburn Qype does London February 9th 2009 … Brindisa … was one of those shops that I had come to associate very closely with why Exmouth Market is so wonderful. With this … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, London, Shopping | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Zebedee! (Qype does London)

Posted on 2009-01-06 by tikichris

Zebedee! Chris Osburn Qype does London January 6th 2009 Who needs fancy-schmancy Westfield or stodgy Harrods when ya got … ZEBEDEE? I mean, where else can one acquire nipple tassels and novelty ashtrays as well as a variety of cheap … Continue reading →

Posted in London, Shopping | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment