On top of the warm décor, hearts and souls were dedicated to the well-seasoned dishes at Pesca mar & terra Bistro by young Michelin-star Chef Jeriko Van Der Wolf. Chef Jeriko has made quite a name for himself with his creativity in starring in popular viral videos with 2016’s debut of Cocotte Farm Roast & Winery and in cooking techniques firing up the kitchen. Chef Jeriko quoted, ‘The art of a great dish is a well-balanced, simple & natural ingredient.’

​The Kitchen Group’s newest addition Italian Chef Marco Pacetta has joined Pesca. Chef Marco’s renowned for his particular selections of the freshest foods from the sea and finest meats into fabulous Mediterranean dishes with a French touch. With both prized Chefs spearheading Pesca’s culinary scene, Pesca’s popular tapas signatures are ‘Beef Tartar X Oyster (Angus Beef “au couteau”, oyster juice, oyster mousse, & ponzu sauce)’ and ‘Ravioli Foie Gras’ (homemade ravioli foie gras, green peas, truffle sauce & fried onion).

LOCATED a short stroll from the sands under a dome-topped gazebo and decorated in a modern Moroccan style, the Al Janna Beach Bar at Marrakesh Hua Hin Resort & Spa is a lovely spot to sink a few cocktails and while away an afternoon or evening with friends.

Staking a claim for being the most exotic beach bar in Hua Hin, Al Janna takes its name from the Arabic word Jannah, which means ‘garden’ or ‘paradise,’ and with its lovingly maintained lawn, low-slung brass tables, oversized bean bags, and subdued lighting, it certainly delivers a unique and wonderfully laid-back atmosphere that’s unlike anything else in town.

AS the highest lounge and bar in the Thonglor district – and the only in the area to offer 360 degree views – Octave Lounge and Bar is a must visit for anyone planning a night out in this hip area of town. And not just because of the stunning views.

Inspired by New York apartment terraces and set over three floors, this multi-zone outlet features a restaurant, a private dining room, a bar and a rooftop lounge, and offers a wide selection of innovative cocktails (start at B395 per glass), craft beers (start at B290 per bottle) and fine international wines (start at B390++ per glass), plus an exciting new menu of creative Asian tapas, sushi and sashimi, and top-grade grilled meats. 

BUILDING on the success of their first aLL Six To Twelve on Soi Langsuan, creative restaurateurs Kade Kulsuri Chaiyanoppakul and Pol Pornpot Kanpetch have now opened a second branch of the restaurant at 39 Boulevard community mall.

IF you’re looking for a good lunch or dinner option in the Silom or Sathorn area, look no further than Amontre. For here, top quality food at reasonable prices is the order of the day. 

Developed from the simple wish to “just give people a good time,” Amontre is a trendy-yet-casual restaurant with a real emphasis on good food. Ingredients from the owners’ own organic farm add plenty of freshness to dishes, and the expert hand of Chef Wanchai Chatchotianan, who has over 13 years’ experience cooking in top hotels in Thailand, ensures the international cuisine and fusion fare on offer has plenty of flavour and flair.

Chef Wanchai’s hotel experience shines through in both the taste and presentation of his dishes, which look like they’ve been prepared in the kitchens of a five-star hotel. But the difference here, of course, is that you’re not paying hotel prices.

Looking for a rooftop meal at great value? Then it’s time to leap to Leapfrog

WHEN most people think of rooftop bars in Bangkok they usually think of the tried-and-tested venues such as Vertigo at the Banyan Tree, or Sirocco at Lebua. But there are plenty of other rooftop bars in town which are well worth a visit, including the trendy Leapfrog Restaurant and Bar at Ramada Encore Bangkok, Sukhumvit Soi 10.

Located on the hotel’s eighth floor, Leapfrog may not boast the same heady heights as found at the restaurants mentioned above, but it still offers a chic dining atmosphere, stunning views of Chuwit Park, and very good value for money.

Stlylishly decorated, the restaurant wouldn’t look out of place in any of New York’s trendiest districts. The indoor dining room is decked out with modern furniture, has glass walls looking directly into the hotel’s saltwater pool, and has another window looking into the kitchen where chefs can be seen hard at work cooking a wide range of fusion dishes. Diners can even go casual and enjoy their meal in an alfresco area decked out with comfy couches.