OWNED by former model Khun ‘Lina’ Naalinlat – a self-confessed ‘steak freak’ – Bangkok’s first New York Style Steak & Burger restaurant (at Park 22, Sukhumvit 22) arrived in tasty fashion with a grand opening party featuring hearty servings of prime USDA certified Angus Beef and fresh-ground burgers – the hallmarks for which the restaurant’s sister branches, in Shanghai and Beijing, are famed.

MEXICAN restaurant chain Mejico, from Sydney, Australia, celebrated the launch of its first branch in Bangkok with a fun party showcasing the modern restaurant’s wares – including more than 170 tequila brands and a wide selection of market-to-table eats – plus some sizzling dance performances. Special guests on the night included Australian Ambassador H.E. Mr. Paul Robilliard, Issares Chirathivat, Karoonpon Tieansuwan and Sawitri Rochanapruk. Mejico is located on the second floor of Groove@CentralWorld. Open daily 11am-midnight 
(www.mejico.asia).

COYOTE Mexican Bar & Grill on Sukhumvit Soi 11 celebrated its grand opening with a ‘Hot and Spicy Southwest-Style Party’ featuring tongue-zinging Tex-Mex dishes and free-flow drinks galore. Located on the ground floor of The Prime 11 Building (next to Levels, Aloft Hotel), the new restaurant is now open daily Noon till 2am.

COINTREAU’S search to find Asia’s best mixologist came to a head last month with a grand final event at Ku De Ta Bangkok, where eight finalists showcased their skills in front of a panel of judges. The celeb-studded party had a Chic Parisian theme and was hosted by Alfred Cointreau, a sixth generation scion of the Cointreau family, and featured entertainment by DJ Ono and signature drinks by highly-acclaimed ‘Mixsultant’ Joseph Boroski. The winner of the event was W Hotel Singapore’s Mike Cheong, whose ‘La Vie En Rose’ cocktail impressed the judges with its innovative use of edible lipstick.