Tikichris
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The work of Chris Osburn, a London-based American expat, this award-winning blog features a variety of photo-rich posts published on a regular basis to highlight the best of London culture and lifestyle alongside lots of food and drink and travel related stories and tips.
Trips 100 lists tikichris as one of the top 10 UK travel blogs of 2018 and 2016. Eventbrite has the blog in fourth place among the UK’s top 30 food and drink influencers. Lastminute.com places it among its top ten London blogs as well as one of its overall top 50 blogs. The blog won Highly Commended in the Best Food & Drink category at the 2016 UK Blog Awards. It received DFDS Seaways’ Best Travel Photo Blogger Award in 2015. In 2014, Foodies 100 listed tikichris in second place among its Top 20 Food Blogs on Twitter. Source
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| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Search ArticlesAppalachia – in Shoreditch?
Appalachia, new restaurant “inspired by the rich culinary traditions of the Appalachian region in the United States”, has opened in Shoreditch. Having grown up in Appalachia and lived in London nearly half my life, I was intrigued by the restaurant’s concept when an invitation to its launch party landed in my inbox. Luckily, the date was free and I RSVPed soon after opening the message.
Craft & Cleaver – Hitchin
Craft & Cleaver is an independent smokehouse, restaurant and bar offering “authentic American barbecue, cocktails, craft beer, shuffleboard and good vibes” at two locations in Hertfordshire – an original site in St Albans and other in Hitchin.
Badiani (All Consumed)
Here’s the scoop! Neil and Chris head to Badiani for some excellent gelato and to chat about more excellent Italian options in London as well as quality Greek restaurants in London, a quirky Malaysian eatery, the recently closed Nara exhibition, Michael Shannon’s REM cover band and more. Recorded live at Badiani Gelato, on Camden Passage in Islington.
Spring Street Pizza (All Consumed)
Spring Street Pizza (All Consumed) Neil and Chris meet up for some pizza (gee, imagine that) – a really tasty, New York style 18” pie at Spring Street Pizza. While enjoying a few slices, they chat about what’s been making them happy as late particularly around London, Edinburgh, Inverness, Hitchin, and Glastonbury. Oh, and, Neil gets a credit a on TV show! Recorded live at Spring Street Pizza, in Southwark, Michelin-starred chef Tom Kemble’s tribute to the iconic pizzerias of New York.
How to Pack for Geneva – or Any City Break
I’m heading to Geneva for a city break in about a week’s time, and I’ve already started thinking about how best to pack. The forecast suggests a broad range of temperatures—mostly sunshine, some rain, and even a chance of snow on the day I arrive. Such is spring in Switzerland. My itinerary leans urban, but not entirely. I’m hoping to spend time walking through the terraced vineyards of Lavaux and taking in some less citified stretches along Lake Geneva.
Why Rest Matters After Travelling
Travelling can be exciting, but it can also leave your body feeling worn out. Long journeys, time zone changes, and irregular schedules often disrupt normal sleep patterns. Taking time to rest after returning home helps your body recover and makes it easier to get back into your routine. Travel often disrupts sleep patterns, so it helps to return to your normal bedtime as soon as you can. Make your bedroom quiet, comfortable, and free from distractions.
At Home (All Consumed)
Are crisps a legitimate topping for sandwiches? Are langoustines worth the effort, or even guavas and pomegranates for that matter? These and other pressing questions are considered in our latest episode of All Consumed. Alongside discussion of these concerns, Chris and Neil regale with tales of foodie adventures in London, Faversham and Chester. There’s discussion of art as well. Neil and Chris “dial in” this one from their respective homes via Zencastr.
7Bone X Signature Brew (All Consumed)
Neil and Chris head to the Blackhorse Beer Mile in Walthamstow for a taste of the 7Bone Burger popup at Signature Brew. After some excellent burgers and brews, the fellas hit record for another round of All Consumed podcast banter. During the recording, Chris enthuses about his inspired morning before meeting up with Neil as well as some flavoursome fun he had during trips to Paris, Durham and Middlesbrough.
Kossoffs (All Consumed)
Neil and Chris catch up over some phenomenal baked goods in Kentish Town – at the bakery Neil mentioned in the last episode of this podcast. During their chat, Chris talks about what he did next after recording that last show and mentions a photography exhibition he enjoyed viewing in Fitzrovia. Neil recounts a tasty meal he had when he was recently in that same area as well as a few other excellent dining experience had elsewhere in London.
Dead Lover in Stink-O-Vision
Dead Lover is a strange film and certainly a memorable one. I reckon it’s worth checking out for a few moments of fitful laughing outbursts and oddball storytelling, not to mention the occasional off-putting odour. Here’s the synopsis for this little madcap and macabre film: A lonely gravedigger, who stinks of corpses, finally meets her dream man – but their romance is cut short when he tragically drowns at sea.