| The Taste Thonglor THE Taste Thonglor, a luxury lifestyle mall on Thonglor Soi 11, is now open featuring high-end retail stores, restaurants, spa and wellness centers. Dining highlights include Iron Chef Table, which is linked with Thailand’s famous Iron Chef TV show; Rosemary by Madame Tuang, the debut venture of popular TV personality, Madame Tuang, who presents a myriad of tasting menus; Tonkatsu Hamakatsu, a restaurant chain renowned in Japan for its delicious deep-fried pork cutlets; and Sweetery, which specializes in hot plate desserts and refreshing drinks created by Chef Sutinee Suntivatana (of Tinee Eatery). www.facebook.com/The-Taste-Thonglor |  |
Blue Sky Bar & Dining
AFTER five years of successful operations as a bar, Blue Sky Bar and Dining at Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok has now unveiled a new menu focused on ‘premium dining,’ and renovated its facilities to offer a brand new extension overlooking the Bangkok skyline. The menu features French Bistro favourites such as Pan-fried foie gras lasagna with mushroom sauce and black truffle emulsion (B950++); Deep-fried goat cheese breaded with frisee lettuce and walnut salad (B350++); and Scallops with shredded endives (B650++).
24th Floor, Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok Hotel
Tel: 02 541 1234 ext. 4151 www.bit.ly/U2c3P2
AFTER five years of successful operations as a bar, Blue Sky Bar and Dining at Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok has now unveiled a new menu focused on ‘premium dining,’ and renovated its facilities to offer a brand new extension overlooking the Bangkok skyline. The menu features French Bistro favourites such as Pan-fried foie gras lasagna with mushroom sauce and black truffle emulsion (B950++); Deep-fried goat cheese breaded with frisee lettuce and walnut salad (B350++); and Scallops with shredded endives (B650++).
24th Floor, Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok Hotel
Tel: 02 541 1234 ext. 4151 www.bit.ly/U2c3P2
| Urban Oasis UNTIL the end of the month Centara Grand at CentralWorld is operating a pop-up poolside eatery called Urban Oasis. Located on the hotel’s 26th floor (great views!) and open daily for dinner, the alfresco venue serves sandwiches, sushi, soup, pasta, salads, Thai dishes and a variety of desserts. Try the Fisherman’s Basket, which features grilled river and tiger prawns, sea bass in banana leaf, whole Phuket lobster (400g), squid, fluffy fried rice, and a complimentary bottle of white wine for just B1,690++. 999/99 Rama 1 Rd. Tel: 02 100 6255 www.bit.ly/1PXol5q |   |
Hugo & Victor Paris pop-up store
HUGO & Victor, a luxury haute patisserie and chocolaterie from Paris, is currently operating a pop-up shop at Another Story, EmQuartier Helix Tower. Inspired by the arts and literature, the shop’s famous chocolate squares and fruity spheres are presented within boxes that resemble mini notebooks. And they’re not the only highlight. Chocolate bars, vanilla marshmallows, and lemon pound cake are all yours for the taking, until the pop-up closes on Feb 14.
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HUGO & Victor, a luxury haute patisserie and chocolaterie from Paris, is currently operating a pop-up shop at Another Story, EmQuartier Helix Tower. Inspired by the arts and literature, the shop’s famous chocolate squares and fruity spheres are presented within boxes that resemble mini notebooks. And they’re not the only highlight. Chocolate bars, vanilla marshmallows, and lemon pound cake are all yours for the taking, until the pop-up closes on Feb 14.
www.facebook.com/pages/Another-Story-Emquartier
| ThreeSixty Outdoor Lounge THE newest addition to Millennium Hilton Bangkok’s dining and entertainment venues is a private garden that boasts a panoramic view over the city and across the Chao Phraya River. Located on the 31st floor, and open nightly from 5pm, the new venue is a great place to enjoy premium cocktails while soaking up some chilled out beats. Every Thurs-Sat, you can also order the Rooftop Picnic – a hamper for two featuring sashimi and fresh seafood, foie gras and gourmet desserts, priced B1,800. A free shuttle boat is provided to and from Sathorn pier (Saphan Taksin BTS station). 123 Charoennakorn Rd. Tel: 02 442 2000 www.bit.ly/1WRQs6E |   |
| Metta Eatery & Bar METTA Eatery & Bar, a new loft-inspired hangout at Maitria Hotel Sukhumvit 18 – A Chatrium Collection, has opened its doors offering traditional Thai recipes and signature cocktails in a stylish environment designed to promote relaxation. Sarawut Im-Sup, Metta’s Head Chef, has over 20 years’ culinary experience working at luxury hotels around the world, so he’s a dab hand at rustling up local favourites like Chicken massaman curry, or Pappaya salad with grilled seafood. Open daily 6am-midnight. Sukhumvit 18 Tel: 02 302 5777 www.chatrium.com |
El Gaucho at Ei8ht Thonglor
POPULAR steakhouse chain El Gaucho is all about high quality meats and an extraordinary buzz generated by a combination of clever interior design, friendly lighting, Latino music, and attentive and efficient staff. Expect to find this same great formula in place at the restaurant’s third branch in Bangkok (it’s others are on Sukhumvit Sois 19 and 11), which has just opened at Ei8ht Thonglor lifestyle mall (Thonglor Soi 8). Despite describing itself as an Argentinian steak restaurant, El Gaucho sources its meat from Australia and the US, and offers premium cuts at reasonable prices.
www.elgaucho.asia/thailand
POPULAR steakhouse chain El Gaucho is all about high quality meats and an extraordinary buzz generated by a combination of clever interior design, friendly lighting, Latino music, and attentive and efficient staff. Expect to find this same great formula in place at the restaurant’s third branch in Bangkok (it’s others are on Sukhumvit Sois 19 and 11), which has just opened at Ei8ht Thonglor lifestyle mall (Thonglor Soi 8). Despite describing itself as an Argentinian steak restaurant, El Gaucho sources its meat from Australia and the US, and offers premium cuts at reasonable prices.
www.elgaucho.asia/thailand
Vista Bar Terrace
PREMIUM cocktails, tasty snacks, and a laid-back atmosphere are the highlights of this new alfresco bar at the Pathumwan Princess Hotel. Billed as an ‘Urban Retreat,’ the new venue feels far removed from the clamor of the city some eight storeys below, and with moreish highlights such as Salmon fillet burgers, Breaded chicken skewers, and chicken & mushroom pizza rolls, on offer, it’s a good place to enjoy a tasty respite from work (or shopping at the MBK Centre, located next to the hotel). Open daily from 6pm-11pm. Happy Hours, 6pm-8pm, offer 50 percent off.
444 MBK Center, Phayathai Rd. Tel: 02 216 3700 ext. 20818 www.pprincess.com
PREMIUM cocktails, tasty snacks, and a laid-back atmosphere are the highlights of this new alfresco bar at the Pathumwan Princess Hotel. Billed as an ‘Urban Retreat,’ the new venue feels far removed from the clamor of the city some eight storeys below, and with moreish highlights such as Salmon fillet burgers, Breaded chicken skewers, and chicken & mushroom pizza rolls, on offer, it’s a good place to enjoy a tasty respite from work (or shopping at the MBK Centre, located next to the hotel). Open daily from 6pm-11pm. Happy Hours, 6pm-8pm, offer 50 percent off.
444 MBK Center, Phayathai Rd. Tel: 02 216 3700 ext. 20818 www.pprincess.com
