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Rules: London’s Oldest Restaurant (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-04-06 by tikichris

Kings and queens may come and go. Nine monarchs actually have reigned since Rules opened its doors. But this institution remains a constant. Rules: London’s Oldest Restaurant OneTravel, 6 April 2012

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Review: The King’s Speech at Wyndham’s Theatre

Posted on 2012-04-05 by tikichris

The original play that inspired the Oscar winning film is now on stage in London. And if you liked the screen adaptation of The King’s Speech, there’s a very good chance you’ll love the play. The two are very different … Continue reading →

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New Covent Garden Espresso Bar Offering Free Breakfast This Week (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-02-08 by tikichris

New Covent Garden Espresso Bar Offering Free Breakfast This Week Londonist, February 8, 2012 at 16:00 pm New independent coffee shop, Salt, is offering a “free Greek yoghurt with exotic fruit and home made granola or a rum-laced almond croissant with … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Hotel Chocolat’s New Roast + Conch Chocolate Shop (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-02-06 by tikichris

In Pictures: Hotel Chocolat’s New Roast + Conch Chocolate Shop Londonist, February 5, 2012 at 15:00 pm With its new Roast + Conch shop at Seven Dials, British luxury chocolate brand Hotel Chocolat brings small batch chocolate making to London. READ MY … Continue reading →

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Roast, Conch and Enjoy at Hotel Chocolat’s New Shop (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2012-02-04 by tikichris

Roast, Conch and Enjoy at Hotel Chocolat’s New Shop Great British Chefs, February 04, 2012 Hotel Chocolat‘s Roast + Conch shop brings small batch chocolate making to the heart of London (4 Monmouth Street in Seven Dials, Covent Garden to be … Continue reading →

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Covent Garden Shopping (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-02-01 by tikichris

Covent Garden Shopping  OneTravel, Jan 10, 2012  If a visitor from another planet was somehow instantly transported to Covent Garden, the space alien would soon ascertain that the area is a world renowned shoppers’ paradise. From quaint and indie boutiques … Continue reading →

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Where to Eat and Drink around London’s Covent Garden (OneTravel)

Posted on 2011-12-28 by tikichris

Where to Eat and Drink around London’s Covent Garden OneTravel, Dec 27, 2011 Covent Garden’s restaurants cater to the daily streams of shoppers and tourists, with several eateries conveniently lined along the piazza. READ MY COMPLETE POST: Where to Eat and Drink … Continue reading →

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The Big Hands at Covent Garden

Posted on 2011-09-18 by tikichris

Anybody else come across that massive six foot high giant white hands installation in Covent Garden’s Piazza today? No clear indication as to what they’re actually doing there, but it looked to me as though they we’re holding an invisible … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Clumpitecture

Posted on 2011-09-08 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: The Cosmopolitan

Posted on 2011-05-12 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Daily Ballet

Posted on 2011-05-07 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Action

Posted on 2011-05-04 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Long Acre

Posted on 2011-03-12 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Don’t Stop Moving

Posted on 2011-02-27 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Of Lonely

Posted on 2011-02-18 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Kaw-Liga

Posted on 2011-01-28 by tikichris
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Chefspective: Marcellin Marc, Head Chef at Clos Maggiore (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-01-20 by tikichris

Chefspective: Marcellin Marc, Head Chef at Clos Maggiore Londonist, January 20, 2011 at 14.30 pm All but blown away with chef Marcellin Marc’s ‘ultimate chocolate menu‘ back in October, we’ve kept his Covent Garden French restaurant, Clos Maggiore, in mind … Continue reading →

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Reindeer Pie at Battersea Pie Station, Covent Garden (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-12-03 by tikichris

Reindeer Pie at Battersea Pie Station, Covent Garden Londonist, December 3, 2010 at 16:30 PM Made from organic free-range (not farmed) Swedish reindeer meat in a red wine and mushroom sauce and garnished with a dusting of herbs, it’s good value … Continue reading →

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Review: Ultimate Chocolate Menu @ Clos Maggiore (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-10-12 by tikichris

Review: Ultimate Chocolate Menu @ Clos Maggiore Londonist, October 12, 2010 3:30 PM Lauded as one of London’s most romantic restaurants, Clos Maggiore has pulled out all the mushy stops with an “ultimate chocolate menu” to coincide with Chocolate Week. The six course … Continue reading →

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“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 →

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London Daily Photo: Much

Posted on 2010-09-22 by tikichris
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Dishoom! London’s First Bombay Cafe Opens on Upper St Martin’s Lane (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-07-15 by tikichris

Dishoom! London’s First Bombay Cafe Opens on Upper St Martin’s Lane Londonist, July 15, 2010 11:29 AM Open to the public today, Dishoom is an idealized version of a traditional Irani Cafe (see Dishoom’s rather thoughtful blog post for more … Continue reading →

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New Restaurant Review: Benito’s Hat (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-07-14 by tikichris

New Restaurant Review: Benito’s Hat Londonist, July 14, 2010 5:27 PM Londonist popped round for last night’s opening party of the second location of Benito’s Hat. Near Covent Garden, this shiny new joint offers a comfy spot to grab a … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Giant Birthday Cake and Card at Covent Garden (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-06-18 by tikichris

In Pictures: Giant Birthday Cake and Card at Covent Garden Londonist, June 18, 2010 1:31 PM Giant birthday cake slicing is underway at the Covent Garden Piazza with a friendly all ages crowd queued up and keen to enjoy a … Continue reading →

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Giant Birthday Cake and Card at Covent Garden This Morning (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-06-18 by tikichris

Giant Birthday Cake and Card at Covent Garden This Morning Londonist, June 18, 2010 8:00 AM How do you follow a birthday celebrated with a giant cupcake? Simple. A giant cake accompanied by a giant birthday card. To celebrate the 180th anniversary … Continue reading →

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Chefspective: Andrew Barber, Head Chef at The Forge (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-06-02 by tikichris

Chefspective: Andrew Barber, Head Chef at The Forge Londonist, June 2, 2010 11:30 AM Continuing our series of interviews with London chefs, our latest instalment hits up the mastermind behind the scenes at The Forge. Set in the heart of Theatreland … Continue reading →

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Covent Garden Canvas Photography Project (Qype does London)

Posted on 2010-05-08 by tikichris

Covent Garden Canvas Photography Project Qype does London, May 8th 2010 Covent Garden Canvas is a photography initiative to celebrate Convent Garden’s 180th anniversary. I’m not quite sure which 180 year old milestone is being commemorated (I thought the origins of … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Run

Posted on 2010-04-14 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Rain

Posted on 2010-04-13 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Pub without a Flock

Posted on 2010-02-06 by tikichris
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Review: Yu-foria Frozen Yoghurt at Covent Garden (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-07-07 by tikichris

Review: Yu-foria Frozen Yoghurt at Covent Garden  Londonist, July 7, 2009 7:01 PM Maybe if you cross your fingers, touch wood and scrunch your face up like you really really really want summer to return, it will. And when it … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Day Out

Posted on 2009-04-05 by tikichris
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2000 Square Feet of Free Fruit and Veg at Covent Garden, 1pm Today (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-03-30 by tikichris

2000 Square Feet of Free Fruit and Veg at Covent Garden, 1pm Today Londonist, March 30, 2009 12:33 PM The world’s purportedly biggest invitation ever has been created this morning at Covent Garden. Comprised of 2,000 square feet of forty-three … Continue reading →

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ilikeucoz … You Used My Photos! (ilikeucoz.com Blog)

Posted on 2009-03-23 by tikichris

Here’s a reference to an ilikeucoz blog post that features a bunch of my photos from a really fun day running around Covent Garden trying to find out what it is folks like about each other. What’s ilikeucoz? It’s the … Continue reading →

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