MASTER Chef Rapeepat ‘A’ Boriboon, head chef instructor of the Department of Thai Gastronomy, Dusit Thani Hotel School, hosted a Special Workshop for SHOM (Spouses of Heads of Mission), namely Mrs. Juri Sekiguchi-Drofenik, Austria (SHOM President); Mrs. Isabelle Garachon, France; Mrs. Galina Matsoukatova, Greece; Mrs. Krisztina Szabo, Hungary; Mrs. Rupa Bishnoi, India, and Mrs. Akiko El Housni, Morocco. All of them tremendously enjoyed making pork neck spicy salad, banana blossom spicy salad and glass noodle spicy salad. Then, they all had lunch tasting their very own delicious dishes and received Certificates of Attendance.

FEATURING a unique blend of classic dishes from France, Italy and Thailand, and owned and operated by well-seasoned chef Laurent Scire – who counts Michelin-starred restaurants among his former workplaces – the new Blend Bistro celebrated its grand opening in style last month with a night of free flowing drinks and pass around snacks.
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ALL Whisgars and Craft bars in Bangkok took an Irish theme for St. Patrick’s Day, serving up a selection of unique cocktails and beers as well as some great live music.

THE Drunken Leprechaun Irish Pub on Sukhumvit 15 celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a night of special drinks and food deals, free face painting, hourly prize draws, and a performance of popular International and Irish songs by the pub’s resident band, Exotic.
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KHAO San Road’s hippest new hangout showcased its party credentials last month with a Full Moon Party featuring bucket cocktails, fire shows, neon lights, and glow paints. A massive crowd of Thais and expats enjoyed the island-style vibe till late into the night. Read our review of Superflow Beach Club online at bit.ly/1Y0L6pe.

THAI celebs were out in force for the grand opening of Islero, a modern Spanish restaurant at the Athenee Tower on Wireless Road. Held under the concept “Islero Modern Spanish with Michelin-inspired Menu,” the event showcased the restaurant’s contemporary Spanish cuisine (which is co-created by two chefs who both have extensive experience of working at Michelin-starred restaurants) and was hosted by the restaurant’s co-founders, Robert Howell Schuler, Ittinant Suwanjutha, and Francois Camille Greiner.

THE new Riedel Wine Bar and Cellar at Gayson shopping center officially opened its doors last month with a grand opening party showcasing everything the new venue has to offer – including 40 different wines by the glass, over 200 labels of artisanal wines by the bottle, and a spacious, rustic setting that’s both classic yet modern. The new bar opens daily 11am-Midnight.

WORLD-renowned artist Manuel Albarran, famous for his “metal couture” design for international models, singers, and performers, introduced his stunning club show – its first time in Asia – at ONYX Bangkok. The performance featured professional dancers from the world’s clubbing capital, Ibiza, Spain, who brought his outfits to life in spellbinding fashion.

MIDA Dhavaravati Grande Hotel Nakhon Pathom celebrated the opening of its new Sky Bar with a fabulous party featuring a great selection of local craft beers, a wide variety of tasty Thai dishes, and performances by Duan Hang Rangsit, Coffee Break Band, and Wan (from the The Voice, season three).

THE ninth annual Thailand International Balloon Festival saw thirty pilots from around the world arrive in Chiang Mai for a two-day festival featuring balloon flights, spectacular night glow balloon shows with original music, dance performances, concerts, activities for the whole family, and delicious food from top hotels and restaurants in Chiang Mai.