Author Archives: tikichris

About tikichris

London-Based Writer/Photographer

Cafe Kitsune

Posted on February 8, 2024 by tikichris

Neil and Chris meet up at Cafe Kitsune in Knightsbridge for an upscale start to a recent Sunday morning podcast recording. While there they marvel at the Japanese-French cafe’s pastries and the drinks (miso rice pudding brioche with a chestnut … Continue reading →

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Forno

Posted on January 19, 2024 by tikichris

New year, new episode of All Consumed! Neil and Chris meet up for an early morning chat at celebrated East London bakery, Forno, where they wag chin about resolutions, art, stuff to eat, the remnants of an execution from the … Continue reading →

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Qima Cafe

Posted on December 17, 2023 by tikichris

Neil and Chris manage one more episode before Christmas hits while enjoying some coffee at Qima Cafe, the UK’s first tree-to-cup cafe. Chris shares some easterly lunch tips for Barking and Hackney Wick. Neil shares his five must-hear Christmas songs … Continue reading →

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Supernova + Dunkin’ 

Posted on November 26, 2023 by tikichris

After a several-weeks hiatus, Neil and Chris are back from their trips to the States and finally ready to record a new episode of All Consumed, during which they mostly chat about what they did (and ate) while away.  Be … Continue reading →

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At Home

Posted on September 13, 2023 by tikichris

A new episode of All Consumed, during which the following occurs: – Chris raves about a couple of London street food vendors.– Neil marvels at a couple of upscale London restaurants.– Both look forward to some upcoming adventures in the … Continue reading →

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Poon’s Wontoneria

Posted on September 3, 2023 by tikichris

Neil and Chris experience a moment of wonton abandon at the wonderful Poon’s Wontoneria on Charlotte Street. Reveling in the moment, they chat about two individual trips recently taken to Shrewsbury – and how much they both loved this historic … Continue reading →

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Chettinad Restaurant

Posted on August 6, 2023 by tikichris

Neil and Chris catch up at south Indian “village restaurant” Chettinad off Tottenham Court Road to record this episode of All Consumed. After enjoying a delicious meal, Chris talks Luddites and the antiauthoritarian spirit of Nottingham as Neil speaks to … Continue reading →

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Tonkotsu Soho with Emma Reynolds

Posted on July 8, 2023 by tikichris

For this episode of All Consumed, Neil and Chris are joined by a guest – Emma Reynolds of Tonkotsu – who graciously hosts them at the Soho branch of her still growing portfolio of ramen bars. Continue reading →

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Icco Pizza

Posted on June 25, 2023 by tikichris

Neil Davey and Chris Osburn catch up at ICCO, the People’s Pizzeria, on Goodge Street.  At this affordable Fitzrovia mainstay, the duo chat about recent travels – Thailand for Neil, Suffolk for Chris – as well as where to experience … Continue reading →

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Deeney’s Cafe at the William Morris Gallery

Posted on May 30, 2023 by tikichris

Neil Davey and Chris Osburn have a fortifying Scottish breakfast at Deeney’s Cafe at the William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow. After scarfing down the cafe’s famous Hamish MacBeth toastie (haggis, bacon, Cheddar, rocket, caramelised onions and mustard), they chew even … Continue reading →

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