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Reeling It In- Cafe Fish

2/3/2020

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By Peter L.
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The large menu at the entrance is blue in colour. So is the restaurant for the most part with nautical theme taking center stage. The restaurant feels like a welcoming deck on a ship, sailing towards a dream destination in the azure waters of the Mediterranean.
 
Their promise is in the freshness - of their seafood, so we came to try one fine Friday morning. This is Cafe Fish, and their flagship branch is in Siam Paragon. Located on G Floor, steps away from Gourmet Market, this seafood galore is an easy find…
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Innovative dining at Park Society

25/2/2020

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SO/ Bangkok welcomed 22 diners shedding post-New Year blues to Park Society for the first B&B lunch of 2020. We were rewarded with the great views of Lumpini Park and an innovative meal prepared by personable Chef Ryan Lee and his team.
 
We started with an Amuse Bouche shrouded in mist featuring Coconut, Lime, Galangal, Kaffir lime leaf and Lemongrass accompanied by a refreshingly different sparkler, Claus Preisinger St Laurent Ancestral 2017 (Burgenland, Austria), which was much appreciated and which I found to be very creamy on the palate.
 
Dining in earnest began with Nori Cold Pasta, a tasty mélange of Amberjack Tartare, Seaweed Sauce and Angel Hair Pasta which was well matched with Weingut Ziereisen Grauer Burgunder 2016 (Baden, Germany). For once, our Wine Master Thomas Boedinger was entrusted with the task of critiquing the food and complimented Chef Ryan for the delicious explosion of flavours he had unlocked.
 
Wine spokesman Stan Gierlasynski limited himself to saying he found all the wines excellent to drink having always believed that “tannin” was something one did on the beach.

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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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Winter is Here R-Haan Presents A Winter Symphony of Thai Taste

9/1/2020

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By CK Lee
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In the international culinary scene, Chef Chumpol Jangprai needs no introduction. Nominated ambassador of Thai cuisine, Chef Chumpol started cooking at the age of 19. The former Iron Chef and TV celebrity co-founded R-Haan and has never looked back since. The restaurant was awarded a 2-star Michelin a month ago, and we very much look forward to a memorable evening as we sampled the new menu for the winter months.
 
We opened the evening with Steamed Newly Harvested Thai Rice Stuffed with Mae Klong Mackerel and Aromatic Thai Herbs and crowned with Thai Royal Project Caviar. The smooth and savoury Mae Klong mackerel was a delight and already, one wished for an encore! Next up was tiger prawns from Chantaburi, in the eastern region of Thailand. The plump prawn was presented in sync with Thai Herbs and Tanee Banana Blossoms. The final dollops of homemade sauce was served table-side, sometimes by the Chef himself. This recipe was created by Chef Chumpol when he was only 11 years old!
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The appetizer platter consists of 3 sublime bites of charcoal grilled pheasant, catfish roll with sweet virgin fish sauce and angus beef salad sourced from the province of Buriram. The next dish was a duck egg-yolk confit, with a side of riceberry sponge cake. The accompanying paloh sauce was a huge hit and the Chef commented that it took 8 hours and the finest Kurobuta pork was deployed in the making of this heavenly sauce. Cubes of egg whites were like sprinkles of magic on this decadent plate. What a masterpiece indeed.
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For the main part of this samrub, there was a choice of Tom Yum Soup or Black Chicken Consomme with Black Galingale and Golden Longan. Northern Thai curry with luscious Kurobuta pork legs or Southern Thai yellow curry with blue crab meat would be your next selection. Deep-fried sea bass also graced the table alongside newly harvested Thai Hom Mali rice from Yasothon province. Do not forget to try the best fish sauce in Thailand too - take a spoonful and drip them gently across your plate of rice and in itself, is a simple & elegant meal. The chilli dip with crispy pork belly was also our favourite.
 
Dessert in this winter samrub menu highlighted cocoa from the northern mountains of Chiangmai and for the final petit four, the glazed strawberries was our pick of the day. As we celebrate the decade that just passed and the advent of an entire new year, an evening at R-Haan will remind you of the amazing range of taste that Thai food has to offer. It can be a nostalgic walk down memory lane for some, or a journey of discovery for the rest of us. Plus, as Michelin puts it: Excellent cooking, worth a detour.

Winter Samrub Menu is available from 5 December 2019 
Price: 2,912 ++ baht per person 
Daily from 18.00 – 23.00 hrs. 
+ 66 (0) 95 141 5524 
reservation@r-haan.com 
www.R-HAAN.com
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Attico – perfect choice for authentic Tuscan cuisine

24/12/2019

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Beautiful Italian restaurant at Radisson Blu Plaza Bangkok
There’s no shortage of Italian restaurants in Bangkok, so the challenge for food lovers is to pinpoint one with all the right credentials –convenient location, great décor and agreeable ambiance, friendly and efficient service, and a chef from Italy who really understands his art and knows how to please his guests with outstanding cuisine.
 
Frankly, Attico at Radisson Blu Plaza is a great choice. It ticks all the boxes. Well located on the 28th floor of this five-star Sukhumvit hotel, a short walk from the Asoke BTS station, award-winning Attico is the only rooftop Italian restaurant in Bangkok.
 
Views of the city from the elegant main dining room and two alfresco lounge terraces are spectacular.
 
Designed in the style of a Tuscan villa, the restaurant makes the most of high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling picture windows with warm dark woods, exposed brickwork and decorative wine barrels.
 
Front and centre is a semi-open kitchen and butcher counter with a display of Italian charcuterie, giving the place with an inviting and relaxed mood. The wood furniture and a semi-private room for family style dining add a feeling of comfort while the floor to ceiling windows frame the dramatic city skyline.
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Overseeing the authentic Tuscan kitchen is Chef Danilo Aiassa from Piedmont in Italy, one of Bangkok’s most experienced chefs, having worked for the Four Seasons and the Mandarin Oriental, among other famous hotels. He’s always available to explain his amazing daily specials and recommend dishes from Attico’s extensive menu.
 
Attico’s cuisine is described as ‘traditional taste, with modern techniques’ focusing on high quality imported and locally sourced ingredients. Popular favourites include the homemade pasta and gnocchi, traditional Italian soups, glorious salads, cold cuts with cheese, premium antipasti and Attico’s heavenly home-baked breads. The menu features a number of highly recommended ‘signature dishes’ for each category. The signature pasta, for example, is the delicious Homemade Tagliatelle with Imported Boston Lobster, while the recommended mains include Traditional Italian grill 1.5 kg T-Bone Fassona, Whole Italian Sea Bass, and the Classic Grill Pork Ribs Rosticciata.

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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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IO ITALIAN OSTERIA – THE TAVERN OF ITALIAN FOOD

12/12/2019

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When you think Italian, the classics come to mind; spaghetti bolognese, carbonara, and thin-crust pizzas. At iO Italian Osteria, they’ve brought the all Italy regions onto the plate so expect to find your classic or special Italian dishes flavored out of the ordinary!
 
In the chaos of Bangkok, an osteria-style Italian restaurant begs to be the difference when it comes to a unique Italian dining experience. iO’s interiors boasts rustic wooded, copper brass and ceramic-tiled décor sets a homely ambiance. Conceptualized on the powerful history of an Italian ‘osteria’, iO Italian Osteria replicated its designs around it, proudly continuing the Italian tradition with a modern twist.

The aromas of freshly-baked bread and spices linger invitingly when we enter. Chef Anna Borrasi, Partner and Group Executive Chef, welcomed us with such hospitality and journeyed us through her own culinary journey with iO. She had sought out special ingredients from Italy to Thailand to create a variety of dishes beyond what we’ve ever tried. Every menu in iO Italian Osteria was inspired by Chef Anna who proudly presents signature dishes from all parts of Italy.
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Our aperitif started with the Crispy Golden Seafood (260 THB) consists of prawns, fishes and squids, served with garlic sauce and spicy sauce. The seafood combination was so fresh that it reminds us of scents of the sea.

​Unlike any other pizza experience, we tasted Chef Anna’s signature large size of pizza (720 THB). The pizza was a mixed 5 different toppings full of robust flavors served on a huge plate.

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Mocha & Muffins, the ultimate in good taste

6/12/2019

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Café heaven is back on the lips and taste buds of Bangkok food lovers with the reopening of the newly refurbished Mocha & Muffins at the Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel.
 
The return of this perennially elegant venue is being enthusiastically welcomed by old and new patrons who just love its cool ambiance and heavenly homemade cakes, bakes and other delights.
 
Mocha & Muffins’ new-look design concept cleverly dips into the past by recreating the feel of a traditional Thai dessert shop, complete with marble counter and shelves loaded with all kinds of goodies – and the glorious smell of freshly baked treats.
 
Designed by Chef AJ, the new menu features a range of hearty and healthy options including rotisserie chicken, soups, all kinds of wholesome sandwiches, build-your own salads and quiches, as well as the café’s signature French onion soup. 
For many, though, those heavenly pastries, freshly baked bread and divine cakes remain the greatest temptation. As do the homemade ice cream, creamy milkshakes made from strawberries and chocolate, traditional Thai tea and carefully crafted single-origin coffee.
 
Here’s a tip: Don’t miss the Bucket cake, a dreamy chocolate creation, topped by macaron, cream, berries and gold leaf. Pure eye candy and so mouth watering.
 
In addition to the flavorful slow pressed juices, the Café has some great smoothies, including the Anantara ABC (apple, banana and carrot), Body Boost (ginger, watermelon, orange, strawberry and basil seeds) and Detox Green (kale, pear, ginger and apple). Also available is a selection of artisan beers and wines for those looking for a different kind of pick-me-up.
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The Pinnacle of Fine Dining

6/12/2019

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Fine dining in Bangkok is like haute couture. The food is a work of art and the chefs; exceptional. Their cooking is an odyssey in itself. Once plated, it resonates like a fashion statement. Each plate portrays a story, every menu crafted from chapters of culinary anecdotes.
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Such is the feeling invoked when dining at The Allium in The Athenee. Those of us who are blessed enough to call Bangkok our home will need no introduction to this hotel. Head up to their newly rebranded third floor for a gourmet experience that is distinctive and unforgettable.
 
The Allium serves European haute cuisine with a contemporary flair. We were promptly seated upon arrival and the experienced team put us at ease and presented the menu. Memoirs from Home is the culinary journey recommended. Crafted by the superbly talented Chef Roxanne Lange, and priced at 3280 Baht per person for 11 courses, this is great value!

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