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The Market Restaurant at Mercure Bangkok Sukhumvit 24

12/3/2020

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By Peter L.

As the name reveals, the hotel is located on Sukhumvit Soi 24, which is within the pulsating hub of Em District and walking distance from the Phrom Phong BTS Skytrain station. And if you are in the ‘hood for some shopping or well-deserved R&R, check-in to this new hotel and head to The Market Restaurant.
 
The interior is welcoming. Jars filled with spices and ingredients are lined on the peripheral walls. Magazines and light reads are placed side by side with kitchenware decor. The design is in line with the name The Market - where one can find a potpourri of fresh ‘everything.
The pictorial menu depicts an array of international and local favourites. Order a smoothie to go along with your salad. The Fresh Salmon with Avocado and Quinoa (250) is highly recommended and a hearty meal in itself! Or, chow down on their  signature ‘The Market’ Beef Burgerwhich comes with a generous side of fries. Before long, it is time for the perfect reunion - with a glass of cold beer. As the saying goes, it is 5pm somewhere else! (That is, if you are not already here for an early evening meal)

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Felicita Rooftop Bar & Grill

6/2/2020

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A haven of Thai and European flavors with cityscape views in the heart of Sukhumvit 

Located a short walk down Sukhumvit Soi 7 –  one of those interesting Bangkok side streets that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves – Felicita Rooftop Bar & Grill is a cool hang-out venue for drinks and a restaurant serving an amazing range of cuisines under the supervision of highly regarded French chef Julien Le Breton.


For lunch, it’s Thai and Asian delicacies with international comforts, while Felicita’s dinner menu includes French Mediterranean dishes with touches of spice and influences from the Middle East, North Africa, Southern Italy, Greece, Spain, Indian and Thai, plus some excellent vegan options.

Together with some really great cocktails and impressive views of Bangkok’s skyline, Felicita offers a dining experience that’s not only thoroughly entertaining and delicious, but also remarkable value.

But that’s not all. The restaurant has an unusual fun theme based around an imaginary spy called Felicita, whose high-powered international lifestyle demands exciting culinary flavors by a talented chef in an exotic yet cultured décor. The choice is thus an elegant sapphire blue interior, or a spacious outdoor bar, where outstanding food is guaranteed.
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Deliciously different but still Belgian at Belga

16/1/2020

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Guest review by Bangkok Beefsteak & Burgundy
2019 has been a great year for the Club, and it ended in the same way it began – with a visit to Belga Rooftop Bar and Brasserie on the 32nd floor of Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit, where we were warmly greeted by friends GM Oliver Schnatz, Chef Nicolas Bassett, and Manager (Master of Beer & Ceremony) Peter Laird.
 
Images conjured up by Belga include excellent beers, moules marinière, pommes frites, and waffles, but Chef Nico ignored these staples and instead laid on an innovative five-course menu that still paid homage to the Belgian theme.
Some who arrived early took the opportunity to sample the fine draft beers on offer, but our lunch officially began with tasty seared tuna and cheese croquet canapés accompanied by NV Alma Cuvee Franciacorta Bellavista (Lombardy, Italy), a refreshing and crisp Italian sparkler that all enjoyed.
 
Moving to the dining table, we were served Poached Canadian Lobster with Cauliflower Textures, Caviar, and Vanilla Dressing. The lobster was perfectly cooked, making it a colourful starter that was also surprisingly light tasting, as noted by Food Spokesman Mark Guthrie, who complimented Chef Nico on his use of a cauliflower puree blended with whipping cream (one of the “textures”) as the base.
 
This was matched with 2014 Tongue in Groove Waipara Riesling (South Island, NZ), which the wine maker said ‘offers a palate both rich and long yet perfectly balanced by the acid’. Wine Spokesman Jim Morrison (egged on by neighbours) was unimpressed, but all agreed it was better with food.

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Join us this Christmas

18/12/2019

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Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park, Bangkok’s largest luxury hotel, kicks off the celebration with the lighting of 6-meters tall Christmas tree, at the Lobby Lounge on December 2, 2019 at 6PM. Mark your calendar for a meaningful evening with gourmet bites, Christmas carols and bright Christmas lights!

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Festive Afternoon Tea features Silver Jubilee & Watte series of 100% pure Ceylon teas. Lobby Lounge from December 1-31, 2019 between 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
 
Every Friday & Saturday in December, indulge in Festive Free- Flow Weekends at the Lobby Lounge with free flow of white, red, rose and sparkling wines, accompanied by live music and entertainment available during 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
 
For a sumptuous Christmas feast, Akira Back Restaurant and Bar on the 37th floor offers Festive Fusion with premium quality ingredients include Gillardeau Oyster from France to enjoy with ponzu, chojang and tomato salsa and Pan Seared Andaman Seabass with black bean sauce, spicy tofu and asparagus during 20 - 29 Dec., 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM.

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No Idea – a welcome return

24/10/2019

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​Guest review by  Bangkok Beefsteak & Burgundy
This month saw the return of the Club to a favourite venue, No Idea in Soi 22. As ever, we received a warm welcome from Dave Hallam, his wife and Chef, K. Duandern and the several long-serving members of the gastropub team. Proceedings commenced with Neudorf Sauvignon Blanc 2017 (Nelson, NZ) which I and many others enjoyed along with a generous serving of Antipasti, cold meats from the Mediterranean. Wine spokesman, Tom Whitcraft and possibly not white wines’ biggest fan, was rather complimentary about the first of three New Zealand wines, finding it “not too blancy”.
 
Our first dish, Mushroom Risotto with fresh Australian winter black truffles, made for an excellent start. As confirmed by food spokesman Alex Fisken, the truffles were not over-powering, the rice cooked perfectly, and the dish a resounding success; the unexpected pairing with Tongue in Groove Pinot Noir 2015 (Waipara ,NZ) gave us plenty of scope for comments, mostly positive - “Ripe and attractive black-cherry and plum aromas with a neat thread of spicy and earthy, savoury notes” with Tom admitting that Kiwis can make a good Pinot Noir.
 
There followed New Zealand Ora King Salmon, radish, asparagus tips, and dill butter. Again K. Duandern performed a culinary miracle; the salmon was moist, of course cooked perfectly, and even the garnish attracted deserved praise from Alex. This was my and many others’ favourite dish of the day.
 
Thomas Boedinger had selected Kumeu River Hunting Hill Chardonnay 2014 (Auckland, NZ) to go with this and both Parker and
Suckling had bestowed compliments on “without a doubt NZ’s finest chardonnay producer”. I really enjoyed this wine with just a hint of oak, correctly described as “succulent and curvaceous; it really offers fleshy impact on first sip and then whips into a taut, long finish”.

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Chicken & More@Piri Piri Flaming Grill

22/8/2019

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By CK Lee
With a no-nonsense approach to cooking, Piri Piri prides itself on offering fast and tasty food that doesn’t scrimp on quality. While their grilled chicken is the main star, this restaurant chain also has other delish burgers, beef grill and a selection of salad. We came one afternoon to have a feast…

The casual and rustic atmosphere was welcoming. Piri Piri has several branches across Bangkok. Location is key, as we all say - and this chain has got it - superb locations within Siam Paragon, Emporium, Terminal 21 and their latest opening in Trendy Building on Sukhumvit Soi 13.

​We started the meal with the must-have Piri Piri Chicken, cooked the Portuguese way. The piping hot fries were a welcoming sight, we downed it with gulps of ice-cold Coke (or soft drink of your choice) and happiness rushed in. We had a great time sharing the various plates of chicken. Lemon & Herb Chicken was most memorable. 4 distinct bottles of sauce were available at every table. Hot Chilli, Thai Salsa, Sweet Chilli and Extra Hot - the last one is surely not for the faint hearted.

​It was also possible to swap out the fries and have a bowl of fried rice, to accompany your chicken. Beef lovers - move towards the Grilled Meat section in the menu where Tenderloin 200grams kicks off the selection. Combo options also aplenty for anyone wanting to mix and match and have a portion of seafood with your chicken. We tried the prawns and sea bass, interchanging them with different sauces! Oh, what a great lunch!

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Park Society for a grand viewof Bangkok and culinary heights

14/6/2019

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Guest review by Bangkok Beefsteak & Burgundy
On a blistering hot day, we returned to Park Society, the flagship restaurant of SO Sofitel Hotel, to see what’s new since our last visit with Chef Joost Bijster and his team.
 
In addition to spectacular views of Lumpini Park, we also observed extensive construction that was much advanced on the opposite corner of Wireless and Rama IV Roads – part of the massive One Bangkok project where some 60,000 people will live, work, and shop. Noting the mammoth tail-backs stretching in both directions along Rama IV Road, one might suggest that clients of this new development should plan to stay permanently within the confines of the site.
 
In addition to wonderful views, we also enjoyed a truly excellent sparkling aperitif in the form of Alma Cuvee Franciacorta Bellavista Brut NV from Lombardy, Italy. This is mostly Chardonnay (80%) and Pinot Noir (19%), accurately described by the winemaker as “White, bubbly and persistent mousse… tiny pearl-like chains forming an obvious crown that lasts” and for wine spokesman Andrew MacDowell and myself it was the best wine of the lunch. This we enjoyed with our Chinese inspired amuse bouche, a delicate dumpling that featured lemon grass and was presented in a smoking bamboo dim sum steamer.

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Share great food and good times at Food Exchange

15/4/2019

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COOL, casual and contemporary is a great way to describe the stylish restaurant ‘Food Exchange’ at Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 4, conveniently located just moments from Nana BTS station.

Offering a wide choice of cuisines from around the world in a trendy and relaxed setting with friendly service, the choice of large communal tables for families and groups or quiet alcoves for more intimate or personal meals makes this a destination for all occasions.
The excellent à la carte dinner at Food Exchange is served until 10pm, with fabulous buffets as well at both breakfast and lunch. The bountiful buffet breakfast is a fantastic way to start the day and includes freshly baked croissants and pastries, eggs however you choose, healthy bowls of berries and yoghurt, gourmet toasts, detox drinks, smoothies, and much more. The all-new international lunch buffet includes soups, garden-fresh salads and cold cuts, pasta and pizza, and a changing selection of roasted dishes. For a taste of the exotic you can explore spicy Thai dishes or relish the international cuisine, tuck into seafood marvels or ask the talented chefs to cook up fast  hot wok dishes to order at the open kitchen, then follow up with an array of irresistible desserts.

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Atelier’s Sunday Brunch, one of Bangkok’s great dining experiences

5/4/2019

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Nothing beats a lazy Sunday, when breakfast becomes lunch and the hours drift by ever so pleasantly in the company of family and friends enjoying great food and happy conversation. 
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This is the winning formula that’s yours every weekend at Atelier restaurant and its amazing Sunday Brunch. Located on the second floor of Pullman Bangkok Grande Sukhumvit, Atelier offers a truly international buffet selection that really is second to none. And from midday til 4pm, diners can pick their way slowly through a long list of delectable dishes made from the finest ingredients.
 
The choice is actually quite stunning. Head for the numerous food stations where fresh seafood like King crabs, shrimps, New Zealand mussels and oysters is served on ice or prepared the way you like it most.
 
Move on to the grill station for premium beef sirloin, done medium, rare or even medium-rare, together with unlimited foie gras.
Popular traditional foods  are in abundance - Dim Sum, Paella, Sushi, Indian curries, Peking duck, Suckling pig and lots, lots more, including vegetarian options.
 
Atelier also features heaps of scrumptious desserts, such as freshly baked pies and cakes, chocolates of every hue and flavor, along with popular Thai treats and tropical fruits – and as many of them as you like.

The brunch buffet and free-flow drinks run until 3pm. But if you would like to continue this wonderful culinary extravaganza, Atelier’s signature cheese room stays open until 4pm – perfect timing to choose from more than 20 imported cheeses served with homemade bread, crackers and fresh fruits plus a bottle of wine.
 
Priced at only 1,899++baht per person (including soft drinks), Atelier’s Sunday Brunch is more than just a remarkably good value dining occasion, it’s also about a well-deserved retreat from the busy world outside and a laid-back, casual and extremely satisfying experience.

Atelier at Pullman Bangkok Grande Sukhumvit, 30 Sukhumvit 21 Asoke Road, Bangkok,10110.
Tel: 02 204 4071
Pullman Bangkok Grande Sukhumvit features five-star accommodations and services in the heart of Bangkok’s Sukhumvit road. The hotel is ideally located near Asoke BTS Skytrain and MRT Sukhumvit underground stations.
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Worthy successor to L’Appart on Sukhumvit

25/2/2019

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Guest review by Bangkok Beefsteak & Burgundy
BELGA opened in late November, replacing L’Appart, and the changes made are all positive. Congratulations to GM Oliver Schnatz and the enthusiastic team that have transformed the space; gone is the narrow terrace which now much extended gives one some of the best views in town … and a large selection of Belgian beers. I started with draft Maredsous Blonde and followed this with Denogent Macon Les Sardines 2016, a nice Chardonnay from Burgundy, France paired with a choice of tasty canapés.
 
Dining in earnest began with a signature dish of the Chef, Buckwheat Waffle with House Cured NZ King Salmon, Caviar, Dill-Mustard and Denogent St Veran 2014 (also from Burgundy) with a distinctive taste that I enjoyed. Wine spokesman Thomas Nowak was not as impressed finding the Chardonnay a little too acidic for his taste. Kiwi food spokesman Brendon Winter of course complimented the NZ salmon and most diners thoroughly enjoyed the dish.
 
Brendon also thought the Steamed Cod Fish served with Braised Lettuce, Fruit de Mer, and Beurre Blanc was really good, cooked to perfection, and very flaky texture. This was well matched with Tongue in Groove Pinot Noir 2014 (Waipara, S Island, NZ), a very good example of NZ Pinot which Suckling had rated 94 and earned praise from Thomas.

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