London Daily Photo: Welcome to Tiki Chris Village

London Daily Photo: Welcome to Tiki Chris Village
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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London Daily Photo: On the Green

London Daily Photo: On the Green
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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London Daily Photo: To the Jerusalem Tavern

London Daily Photo: To the Jerusalem Tavern
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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Paul A Young's Fine and Innovative Chocolates (Londonist)

Paul A Young's Fine and Innovative Chocolates
Chris Osburn, Food & Drink Editor
Londonist
August 28, 2008











Recently, Paul and team were kind enough to give Londonist a tour of their Islington shop and allow us to sample the best chocolate we’ve ever tasted. Witnessing firsthand their “skill over machinery” approach (no digital thermometers, just fingers and mouths and experience) left us speechless. Of course, we must admit that we took every opportunity to cram our mouths with yummy chocolaty goodness as politely and discreetly as possible. We were similarly awed by Paul’s focus on seasonality (a Pimms and lemonade chocolate for summer? Yes!) and his use of fresh and real ingredients (no flavour syrups here – everything is made in shop, by hand). Splendid.

Read the complete Paul A Young post at Londonist.

Yummy Flip 'n' Lunch at Ginnan Japanese Restaurant on Rosebery Avenue

A yummy (and plentiful!) lunch with Niamh - Trusted Places' Community Manager - and Dave and Lea - masterminds behind Unchained - at Japanese restaurant Ginnan on Rosebery Avenue turned out to be a perfect opportunity to play around a bit with my new Flip Mino. Check it!

London Daily Photo: Mythic Finsbury

London Daily Photo: Mythic Finsbury
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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Scrambling Eggs: the interview (Qype does London)

Scrambling Eggs: the interview
Chris Osburn
Qype does London
August 27th 2008










If breakfast doesn’t involve a tin opener or a deep fryer then I think you’re off to a good start and the NHS will be better off too. I know its going to be a challenge to convince many Brits that there is a better breakfast than a fry up but I think that’s because there aren’t many cafes offering an attractive alternative. I know I’d prefer to eat a fry up than a plastic tasting low-fat muffin from a coffee chain store. The most important thing for me is the quality of the ingredients and knowing that the food I eat has been made with some care and imagination. In summer I love sourdough toast with olive oil, fresh tomato, basil and cracked pepper, and in winter, buttermilk pancakes with bacon and maple syrup.

Read the complete interview with Shelagh.

London Daily Photo: No Access for Contractors or Military Vehicles

London Daily Photo: No Access for Contractors or Military Vehicles
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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London Daily Photo: Approach

London Daily Photo: Approach
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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London Daily Photo: Change of Plans

London Daily Photo: Change of Plans
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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London Daily Photo: Lost in Thought

London Daily Photo: Lost in Thought
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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London Daily Photo: Old Street

London Daily Photo: Old Street
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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London Daily Photo: This is Your Life

London Daily Photo: This is Your Life
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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London Daily Photo: Stance

London Daily Photo: Stance
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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London Daily Photo: Waiting for a Taxi

London Daily Photo: Waiting for a Taxi
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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London Daily Photo: Poetry in Motion

London Daily Photo: Poetry in Motion
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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Ro0ollerco0oastering at Thorpe Park (Qype does London)

Ro0ollerco0oastering at Thorpe Park

Chris Osburn

Qype does London
August 18th 2008










So yesterday, a couple of my crazier friends and I ran all over Thorpe Park - home of Samurai, Colossus, Nemesis Inferno, Logger’s Leap, Slammer, Rush, Vortex, and various other pleasure machines with names inspired by professional wrestlers – for a fun-filled day of rides, splashes, bad food, gratuitous screeching and tons more laughs than are usually summoned on an average Sunday afternoon (in my postcode anyway).

Read the complete Thorpe Park post at Qype does London.

London Daily Photo: Bike

London Daily Photo: Bike
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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Londonist Reviews: Covent Garden Night Market (Londonist)

Londonist Reviews: Covent Garden Night Market
Chris Osburn, Food & Drink Editor
Londonist
August 18, 2008











Yep, Covent Garden’s Night Market is on for every Thursday (4pm-10pm) and Friday (12pm-9:00pm) this month (so, ya got this week and next to check it out). Londonist made it over there on Friday, and we were actually impressed by the range of yummy goodies available for purchase.

Read the complete Covent Garden Night Market review at Londonist.

London Daily Photo: Transition

London Daily Photo: Transition
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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David Bray at StolenSpace (Juxtapoz)

Photos: David Bray's "The 2nd Misc Adventure"
Photography by Chris Osburn, London Correspondent
Juxtapoz
Saturday, 16 August 2008










Featuring originals, limited edition prints, sculptures, and collaborative installations by the artist David Bray, The 2nd Misc Adventure will only be open from August 14th - 18th, for one weekend only.

See the complete David Bray post and see all the photos at the Juxtapoz website.

London Daily Photo: Learner

London Daily Photo: Learner
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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Roaming East London with Jack the Ripper (Qype does London)

Roaming East London with Jack the Ripper
Chris Osburn
Qype does London
August 13th 2008










To be honest, I didn’t think I was going to enjoy it all that much, but I was actually rather enthralled and found the walk to be informative while at the same time entertaining. The subject matter was rather gruesome and, perhaps, not suitable for many tastes and definitely not for small children … and it did seem to lean on the more sensational aspects of the Ripper murders.

Read the complete Jack the Ripper post at Qype does London.

London Daily Photo: Golden Shortcut

London Daily Photo: Golden Shortcut
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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My new favourite restaurant in London? Acorn House! (Qype does London)

My new favourite restaurant in London? Acorn House!
Chris Osburn

Qype does London
August 12th 2008

Acorn House’s commitment to its ethos is impressive and commendable, especially considering how cutthroat competition in London’s restaurant industry can be ... Of course, goodwill and responsible policies aside, the fact of the matter is that Acorn House offers delicious food and phenomenal service in a lovely setting.

Read the complete Acorn House post at Qype does London.

London Daily Photo: It was a Good Day to Walk Home.

London Daily Photo: It was a Good Day to Walk Home.
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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Jerez via Spitalfields (Londonist)

Jerez (with its Lovely Sherry and Tapas!) via Spitalfields
Chris Osburn, Food & Drink Editor
Londonist
August 13, 2008










If you’ve ever wondered which sherry goes best with, say, poached chicken with Serrano ham stuffed with walnut and pecorino pesto … or … how to add a bit of twist to a glass of cream sherry, the Discovery Bar is just the spot for you to indulge a little and learn a lot (or visa versa).

Read the complete Sherry and Tapas post on Londonist.

London Daily Photo: In Farringdon/Clerkenwell

London Daily Photo: In Farringdon/Clerkenwell
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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The House of Viktor & Rolf at Barbican (Qype does London)

The House of Viktor & Rolf at Barbican
Chris Osburn
Qype does London
August 11th 2008










What made the V&R exhibition so creepy (for me anyway), was their use of dolls, dolls and more dolls. The central feature of the show was a giant dollhouse with all sorts of cutesy dolls wearing mini-me versions of V&R’s off-kilter designs. Think Dolce&Gabbana meets Chucky. Even the life-sized mannequins used to display V&R’s clothing collections had these kewpy doll heads with giant-sized eyes. The juxtaposition of high-minded style with messed-up proportions made a real impact. I appreciated their tweaking everything to be slightly wrong and uncomfortably odd.

Read the complete Viktor & Rolf post at Qype does London.

London Daily Photo: End of Day

London Daily Photo: End of Day
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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Huang Yong Ping and his giant opium balls at Barbican (Qype does London)

Huang Yong Ping and his giant opium balls at Barbican
Chris Osburn
Qype does London
August 10th 2008










Essentially, the exhibition (in Barbican’s Curve exhibition space) features giant-sized opium balls, smoking implements and pipes. It’s intense and well, really sticks it to the Brits. Frolic is impressive for its size and stark and well worth a look-see. And, oh yeah, it’s free.

Read the complete Huang Yong Ping post at Qype does London.

London Daily Photo: Time Well Spent

London Daily Photo: Time Well Spent
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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La Cave à Fromage (Qype does London)

Oh man, I enjoyed my recent visit to La Cave à Fromage for Londonist that I had to rave a little more for Qype does London. Here's a link to that post:

La Cave à Fromage
by Chris Osburn
Qype does London
August 9th 2008









Cheese. You know it, you love it. A great place to learn how to love it just a little more is South Kensington’s La Cave à Fromage. Just a hop across the street from South Ken’s Tube station, La Cave’s welcoming contemporary and minimalist setting presents perfect opportunities to indulge in arguably the best selection of British and European cheeses in London.

Read the complete La Cave à Fromage post at Qype does London.

London Daily Photo: Why bother with a car?

London Daily Photo: Why bother with a car?
Photography by A Glass Darkly Photography © 2008
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Partying with Qype at The PlumTree (Qype does London)

Partying with Qype at The PlumTree
by Chris Osburn
Qype does London
August 8th 2008










... Qypers swingin’ at The PlumTree on Farringdon Road. Good times. The PlumTree’s a lovely pub that, despite its impressive three levels, is a cozy place for a drink. With its location near the Holborn Viaduct, it’s conveniently close to a number of Tube and rail stations and super easy for City workers to meet up and unwind.

Read the complete Qype at The PlumTree post.

London Daily Photo: Tourist Information

London Daily Photo: Tourist Information
Photography by A Glass Darkly Photography © 2008
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I Can Haz Rum at Vinopolis? (Londonist)

I Can Haz Rum at Vinopolis?
by Chris Osburn, Food & Drink Editor
Londonist
August 8, 2008

For those who think rum is just some booze in need of Coca-Cola or fruit juices to be enjoyed, head over to Vinopolis, contemplate the differences between the distillation methods and the pros/cons of molasses versus rhum agricole fermintation and have another think!

Read the complete Rum at Vinopolis post at Londonist.

London Daily Photo: Gasometer

London Daily Photo: Gasometer
Photography by A Glass Darkly Photography © 2008
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Coffee, Cake and Kink … and Qype (Qype does London)

Coffee, Cake and Kink … and Qype

by Chris Osburn
Qype does London
August 7th 2008

Coffee, Cake and Kink is a mellow and friendly little café with two levels of comfortable seating as well as some tables outside. CC&K just also happens to offer an extensive range of erotica, adult toys and hundreds of titles of books about every facet of sexuality and intimacy. Still, the only thing seedy about this place is the potential that a poppy seed muffin may be featured as a dessert. CC&K is a well lit and safe environment – very open and welcoming and nothing at all like those creepy shops all over Soho.

Read the complete Coffee, Cake and Kink post at Qype does London.

Gorgeous Cheese at South Ken's La Cave à Fromage (Londonist)

An Inspirational Mountain of Gorgeous Cheese at South Ken’s La Cave à Fromage
by Chris Osburn, Food & Drink Editor
Londonist
August 7, 2008











In fact, La Cave is such a yummiferous destination that when one of its regular customers neared completion of his Mount Everest ascent, he had one thing on his mind: sitting down at La Cave with a plate of cheese and glass of wine in front of him. Really. We saw said mountain climber’s photo and note he sent to the shop about this moment.

Read the complete La Cave à Fromage at Londonist.

London Daily Photo: London Lunch

London Daily Photo: London Lunch
Photography by A Glass Darkly Photography © 2008
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Gratuitous kittens photography blog post (Qype does London)

Gratuitous kittens photography blog post
by Chris Osburn
Qype does London
August 6th 2008










For [our cats'] veterinary needs, we’re taking them to Amwell Veterinary Practice because, in addition to being close and convenient for us, the folks running the show there are incredibly professional and full of love for animals.

Read the complete kittens photography post.

Fusing Takeaway and Home Cooking with XO to GO (Londonist)

Fusing Takeaway and Home Cooking with XO to GO
by Chris Osburn, Food & Drink Editor
Londonist
August 6, 2008










We were admittedly doubtful when our XO to GO order arrived at Londonist headquarters last night. Honestly, surveying the individual hermitically-sealed bags of curry, rice, noodles, et al – each with its own heating instructions – we wondered what we’d gotten ourselves into (and if we were going to have to scrounge for something else to eat)! Then, digging into our serve-cold starters of some intriguingly tasty bahn tran rolls and a sushi-filled Bento Box, we relaxed a little. Pre-heating our oven and popping open the door to our microwave, we prepared our dishes, hoping for the best.

Read the complete XO to GO post on Londonist.

London Daily Photo: Fountain Fun

London Daily Photo: Fountain Fun
Photography by A Glass Darkly Photography © 2008
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Treetop Walkway at Kew Gardens (Qype does London)

Treetop Walkway at Kew Gardens
by Chris Osburn
Qype does London
August 6th 2008










This 18 meters high, 200 meter long walkway skirting along Kew’s canopy of sweet chestnuts, limes and deciduous oaks is super duper awesome. Designed by the architects of the London Eye, the big ass iron walkway is inspiring to behold in its own right but doubly so from atop when taking in the view of London’s skyline and Kew Gardens’ 300 acres.

Read the complete Treetop Walkway at Kew Gardens post.

London Daily Photo: HEY THERE!

London Daily Photo: HEY THERE!
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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London Eye (Qype does London)

London Eye
by Chris Osburn
Qype does London
August 5th 2008










Third time’s a charm, I suppose, but I’d happily go again should another visitor or a comp ticket were to come my way again. It’s awesome and definitely one of the best views of London one can see!

Read the complete London Eye.

London Daily Photo: Street Life

London Daily Photo: Street Life
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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Lazing and grazing on Farringdon Road (Qype does London)

Lazing and grazing on Farringdon Road
by Chris Osburn
Qype does London
August 4th 2008










Kicking back at home over a lazy weekend of not much doing and even fewer plans has its benefits, especially when the missus makes a trip to Gazzano’s Italian delicatessen on Farringdon Road. This place has what you need in the way of pastas, antipasti, sausages, oils, sweets, fresh breads, fizzy water … there’s even a little sandwich and coffee bar in the back which serves one of the best espressos in London. The folks behind the counter are really friendly and, honestly, the prices are usually more than reasonable.

Read the complete post about Farringdon Road.

London Daily Photo: Children and Unathorised Persons

London Daily Photo: Children and Unathorised Persons
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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Le Eurostar weekend (Qype does London)

Le Eurostar weekend
by Chris Osburn
Qype does London
August 3rd 2008










I’m sure the Eurostar has its share of imperfections (one time about a year ago, my Paris-London train was delayed for what seemed an excruciatingly long couple of hours), but for the most part I’ve had pleasant experiences zipping through the Chunnel. Taking the Eurostar to/from any of its destinations is certainly more civilized and a lot more logistically sensible than getting to/from any airports these days!

Read the complete Eurostar weekend post.

London Daily Photo: Battersea

London Daily Photo: Battersea
Photography by Chris Osburn © 2008
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