Photos: T.MAGIC's "Loaded with Meaning" in London (Juxtapoz)

Photos: T.MAGIC's "Loaded with Meaning" in London
Photography by Chris Osburn, London correspondent
Juxtapoz
Tuesday, 30 September 2008













Loaded with Meaning is an independent solo show mounted by one of the UK’s most colorful talents, T.Magic (shown above,) which features over forty new works of paintings, photographs, sculptures, and silk-screens.

Check out all the T.MAGIC photos at Juxtapoz.

London Daily Photo: Calm

London Daily Photo: Calm
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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Heston Blumenthal Gets his Scientific Drink on with Sherry! (Londonist)

Heston Blumenthal Gets his Scientific Drink on with Sherry!
Chris Osburn, Food & Drink Editor

Londonist

September 30, 2008









Oh Sherry, there’s no reason to be all alone anymore! “Culinary alchemist” Heston Blumenthal (of Fat Duck fame), with scientist Professor Don Mottram of Reading University, has discovered a group of compounds known as diketopiperazines (try saying that drunk without offending someone) in Sherry. Apparently, these diketopiperazines are thought to accentuate the taste and flavour of “umami-rich” foods. In case you haven’t caught the blurps, umami is a newly discovered fifth tasting sense beyond sweet, sour, bitter and salty ... Photography ... from the event here.

Read the complete Heston Blumenthal/Sherry post at Londonist.

London Daily Photo: Rust

London Daily Photo: Rust
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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Review: Moti Mahal Cookery Class with Wine Pairing (Londonist)

Review: Moti Mahal Cookery Class with Wine Pairing

Chris Osburn, Food & Drink Editor
Londonist
September 29, 2008









Saturday morning had Londonist sitting in on a cookery class at “chic and contemporary Indian restaurant” Moti Mahal (near Covent Garden at 45 Great Queen Street, WC2B 5AA). The student/teacher ratio was low (about ten in our class). And, our teacher, head chef Anirudh Arora (aka Chef Ani) was brilliant. His guided tour of Moti Mahal’s thriving kitchen impressed us, as did his mellow yet authoritative manner while sharing his cookery skills. Indeed, the knowledge imparted was both practical (how to hold a knife, what’s the best brand of Basmati rice) to ingenious (awesome recipes and fascinating stories).

Read the complete Moti Mahal Cookery Class post at Londonist.

London Daily Photo: After the Market

London Daily Photo: After the Market
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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London Daily Photo: Gas Cock 3Ft10

London Daily Photo: Gas Cock 3Ft10
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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London Daily Photo: Village Pork

London Daily Photo: Village Pork
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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Review: Harvest Twestival (Londonist)

Review: Harvest Twestival

Chris Osburn, Food & Drink Editor
Londonist
September 26, 2008










As expected plenty of London’s twitterarati (Annie Mole, Whatleydude, Sizemore ...) were on hand for the shindig, meaning equal parts putting usernames to faces and catching up with old friends. Free music, food and drink rounded out the reasons that made this bash such a hit. And all for a good cause too, ah.

Click here to read the complete Twestival post on Londonist.

London Daily Photo: Development

London Daily Photo: Development
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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Green & Black’s Chocolate Tastings on the London Eye (Londonist)

Green & Black’s Chocolate Tastings on the London Eye
Chris Osburn, Food & Drink Editor

Londonist
September 24, 2008

Yep, from 6th October, London Eye will partner up with UK luxury organic chocolate makers, Green & Black’s, to offer folks a chance to eat some of Britain’s yummiest chocolates while enjoying one of London’s most commanding view … for a whole hour (with a maximum of 20 people)!

Read the complete Green & Black’s Chocolate Tastings on the London Eye post at Londonist.

London Daily Photo: St Cross St

London Daily Photo: St Cross St
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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Lots of Art, Furniture & Electronics for Sale

A friend of mine here in London has recently realized that he has "managed to build up a far bigger collection (of good stuff and junk) than he will ever be able to put on my walls/put on the floor." That means BARGAINS for the rest of us! His collection includes lithos of works by Toulouse-Lautrec, Chagall, Miro, Dali and more ... furniture by Eames, Bertoia and more ... and lots of A/V and electronics goodies. Visit my Tiki Chris Presents blog for a full list and contact details.

London Daily Photo: Untitled

London Daily Photo: Untitled
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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Why You Should Give Freebies to the Londonist Food & Drink Editor

Wow. Apparently, my Londonist review of cupcake delivery biz, faircake.co.uk, did some real good and they're all booked up on small orders until mid November. Awesome. Their cupcakes are delicious and I'm chuffed to read about a business doing so well! Oh, and in case you weren't aware ... Londonist rocks.

Thanks to Rob Hinchcliffe, UK Community Manager at Qype, for the heads up about the following Fair Cake blog post.

All Booked Up!
Posted by Fair Cake
Fair Cake (blog)
Wednesday, 17 September 2008

Since the wonderful review in the Londonist, we have have been inundated with calls! We are all booked up for small orders until mid November.

Read the complete All Booked Up! post at the Fair Cake blog.

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Here's a link to my original post on Londonist:

Faircake.co.uk: Cupcake Deliverance!
Chris Osburn, Food & Drink Editor
Londonist
September 15, 2008

The best cupcake in London? Hmmm … quite possibly yes.

Read the complete cupcake post at Londonist.

London Daily Photo: Secret Garden

London Daily Photo: Secret Garden
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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London Daily Photo: On the Other Side

London Daily Photo: On the Other Side
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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Free Foodie Stuff from Londonist!

Hey. Just wanted to highlight a couple of freebie contests rolling over at Londonist.

One is a £200 Waitrose voucher (wow!) sponsered by Allrecipes.

The other, a free copy of Charles Campion’s London Restaurant Guide 2009.

Yay!

London Daily Photo: Sweep

London Daily Photo: Sweep
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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London Daily Photo: Lavender Dash

London Daily Photo: Lavender Dash
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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Review: Wine Tasting at Tsuru with Damian Tillson (Londonist)

Review: Wine Tasting at Tsuru with Damian Tillson
Chris Osburn, Food & Drink Editor
Londonist

September 18, 2008










Last night’s wine tasting at Tsuru simply confirmed what’s become obvious to Londonist: Tsuru is a phenomenal restaurant serving up some of London’s best sushi and Japanese dishes. Beyond that, it helped us realize that, yes, sushi and wine can accompany each other in delicious harmony.

Read the complete Wine Tasting at Tsuru post at Londonist.

London Daily Photo: Reception

London Daily Photo: Reception
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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Qype Visits La Cave a Fromage

Qype took a few of its London Ninjas out for a cheese and wine tasting at the wonderful La Cave a Fromage earlier this week. Yum. Check out what folks (including me) had to say about the evening.



Cheese on Qype (Timinator):
I approached this event with some mild trepidation, however: it was a cheese tasting night at La Cave à Fromage. And I, some of you will know, am lactose intolerant. Nevertheless, I wasn’t going to miss a freebie: I left the house armed with as much lactase enzyme as my pockets would accomodate.

Getting cheesy (and blaand) with Qype (Qype does London):
You know someone really cares about you when there’s wine and cheese tasting involved. It’s so much more committal than, say, a friendly chat over a cup of coffee at a café or a pint at the pub. It’s considerably yummier too! I mean, c’mon, it’s cheese … and wine! Such an outing suggests sophistication and an appreciation of the finer things in life (ie cheese and wine).

La Cave à Fromage (Being Unchained):

With literally thousands of cheese to choose from, the owner was delighted to inform us that we could try a different cheese every night for the next 75 years without running out of options.

La Cave à Fromage (Food Stories):

OK, so I realised I don’t know much about cheese (apart from what I like) but hey, I’m more willing than ever to learn.

La Cave a Fromage (londonelicious):
There are a lot of options and the staff seem friendly and informative. If I should ever find myself in South Ken--perhaps before a night out at boujis, because you know I hang out there all the time--I'd drop in for some cheese.

Qype visits the cheese cave of West London (Qype*Vibes):
A dozen lucky Qypers got to taste a selection of remarkable cheeses from all over the world, accompanied by soem cracking wines and even a drop of alcohol made from whey (weird!).

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Plenty of my photos from the evening are up on Qype's Flickr Photostream.

London Daily Photo: And Other Destinations

London Daily Photo: And Other Destinations
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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Return to Whitstable (Qype does London)

Return to Whitstable

Chris Osburn
Qype does London
September 15th 2008










Although it’s only some 60 miles from London, Whitstable seems like it’s a world away. The train trip’s scenic too. Whitstable’s train station is within walking distance of the town centre and beach - with the Pearl Fisher B&B essential equidistant between the station and the beach. I’m sure I’ll find myself back in Whitstable yet again. The delicious seafood and fresh salt air (all just a short jaunt away) are just too good.

Read the complete Whitstable post at Qype does London.

Paul Insect - Poison (Juxtapoz)

Paul Insect's "Poison" with Lazarides Gallery
Photography by Chris Osburn, London Correspondent
Juxtapoz
Tuesday, 16 September 2008















Insect’s Poison will only remain on view through September 21st, 2008. Check out some photos of Poison ...

See all the Paul Insect's "Poison" with Lazarides Gallery photos at the Juxtapoz website.

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... And because I love you all so much, here's a quick video from opening night. However, I must recommend that you go and check out the exhibition for yourselves. It's good stuff!

London Daily Photo: Wholesale Invisible Mending

London Daily Photo: Wholesale Invisible Mending
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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Faircake.co.uk - Yum!

On Friday, Faircake.co.uk was kind enough to send a couple of dozen cupcakes my way ... and I'm so glad they did. Oh yeah, my cats dug 'em too (but of course, they only got to sniff the cupcakes!). Here's the scoop.



Faircake.co.uk: Cupcake Deliverance!

Chris Osburn, Food & Drink Editor
Londonist
September 15, 2008













Cupcakes? Did somebody say cupcakes? Delivered to your door between the hours of 10am and 5pm? With prices starting from £1.90 per cupcake and a delivery charge of £9.50 for a minimum order of a dozen anywhere in central London (the map they link to on their website is the London Underground’s Zone 1)? That's what new wonder-business Faircake does. Nice.

Read the complete Faircake.co.uk post at Londonist.

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Cupcake action - we love Chris
Posted by Lea
Being Unchained
Monday, 15 September 2008










In amongst all the craziness of last week came the sweetest, most awesome(est) email ever. The subject line was: Free cupcakes. My flat. Friday morning.

Read the complete Cupcake post at Being Unchained.

London Daily Photo: Push for Kebab

London Daily Photo: Push for Kebab
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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London Daily Photo: Bin

London Daily Photo: Bin
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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London Daily Photo: Looking up in Chinatown

London Daily Photo: Looking up in Chinatown
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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London Daily Photo: Angel Shoreditch

London Daily Photo: Angel Shoreditch
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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Enjoy London’s Restaurants Like a Campion (Londonist)

Enjoy London’s Restaurants Like a Campion
Chris Osburn, Food & Drink Editor
Londonist

September 10, 2008









After our first skim of this handily-sized guide, we reckon Campion’s take of the London restaurant scene is as good as any (and considerably better than most). The writing’s pithy yet friendly and the listings are thorough and well organized. The tag lines accompanying each review are particularly useful for finding the right place to dine.

Read the complete London Restaurant Guide post at Londonist.

London Daily Photo: FYI

London Daily Photo: FYI
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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Café Spice Namaste, finally (Qype does London)

Café Spice Namaste, finally

Chris Osburn

Qype does London
September 10th 2008

... this foodie institution has a brilliant menu which “incorporates the best of Indian cuisine with specialities and influences from all over the Asia, often, with a European twist.” Attention to seasonality ensures the freshest ingredients and, as the name suggests, every bite of a Café Spice Namaste dish is full of flavour flavour flavour! The restaurant’s bright and airy dining area is a pleasant space too, where popping in for a casual meal or arranging a celebrative feast or business lunch are all plausible options. This place is a winner folks, a cut well above your standard curry and a worthy contender for the rank of London’s best.

Read the complete Café Spice Namaste post at Qype does London.

London Daily Photo: Where's the Fire?

London Daily Photo: Where's the Fire?
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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Celebrating Macedonian Independence with the Queen of the Gypsies (Qype does London)

Celebrating Macedonian Independence with the Queen of the Gypsies
Chris Osburn

Qype does London
September 9th 2008



The event was my first BYOT (bring your own tambourine) concert, and I was much impressed with the variety of dancing and gesticulating offered by the audience in response to Esma’s performance. Heck, I even wriggled to the music a bit too. It would have been impossible not to have danced – the steady rhythm laid firm foundation to the flittering melodies as Esma’s voice soared. The song tempos darted from frenetic to insanely frenetic, while every now and again dipping into mournful.

Read the complete Queen of the Gypsies post at Qype does London.

London Daily Photo: Wino Shopping

London Daily Photo: Window Shopping
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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Buffalo Wings at Bodean’s (Qype does London)

Buffalo Wings at Bodean’s

by Chris Osburn

Qype does London
September 8th 2008











Damn straight I like Buffalo wings and as far as I know Bodean’s is the best place in London for ‘em. The ribs and hot dogs ain’t bad either. Honestly, their wings don’t really come all that close to my favourite wings back in the States, but they more than suffice. And, every so often I even have to deal with a bout of some serious hankering for a plate of Bodean’s wings (with their extra-hot Diablo sauce please!).

Read the complete Buffalo Wings at Bodean’s post at Qype does London.

London Daily Photo: Zeppelin Raid 1915

London Daily Photo: Zeppelin Raid 1915
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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I Shot Shoreditch

Here's a video from Saturday's Shoot Shoreditch photographic treasure hunt. You can read more about it in my Qype does London post, Shooting Shoreditch.



Big ups to super photographer teammates amanda, jemimah_knight, and rawedge for making the day so much fun.



More pics on Flickr.

London Daily Photo: Leather Lane

London Daily Photo: Leather Lane
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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London Daily Photo: Midday in Soho

London Daily Photo: Midday in Soho
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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London Daily Photo: Moments Like These

London Daily Photo: Moments Like These
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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London Daily Photo: Hand Dealt

London Daily Photo: Hand Dealt
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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Make a ROCK GOD fool of yourself at Lucky Voice (Qype does London)

Make a ROCK GOD fool of yourself (or let out your inner DIVA) at Lucky Voice
Chris Osburn
Qype does London
September 3rd 2008











I lost my voice and still have a creek in my neck more than 24 hours later. But I’d be happy to make a ROCK GOD fool of myself again at Lucky Voice’s new Islington location again. What’s Lucky Voice? It’s a private karaoke club with rather plush air conditioned karaoke rooms, drinks service (just a press of the button away) and a decent list of songs (but not nearly enough AC/DC for this man’s tastes!).

Read the complete Lucky Voice post on the Qype does London blog.

London Daily Photo: Cheeese!

London Daily Photo: Cheeese!
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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Made *Pho* a rainy day (Qype does London)

Made *Pho* a rainy day
Chris Osburn

Qype does London

September 2nd 2008

What a dreary, miserable, icky sort of rainy day! Just perfect for a bowl of pho (Vietnamese rice-noodle soup). And if you have a case of the sniffles, well then there’s even more reason to indulge in the yummy wholesomeness of a big bowl of noodles in broth.

Read the complete Made *Pho* a rainy day post on the Qype does London blog.

London Daily Photo: New Girl

London Daily Photo: New Girl
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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London Daily Photo: Sightseeing a Londra

London Daily Photo: Sightseeing a Londra
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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