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Sex and sustenance

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Why is it that a box of chocs makes such a great gift for lovers?

Savour the charm, Warmth and seafood of ban sakha

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMT

There are places whose charm does not lie in any historical monument, gorgeous beach or other obvious tourist attraction, but rather in the local style and special atmosphere on offer. When rushing around in a big city, it is easy to forget that there are small towns nearby where people spend their days in the same traditional and unhurried way they did in the past.

One for the books

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMT

When was the last time you went into a bookshop? You know, the place that sells those ancient things Thai people don't read, but rather use to swat flies and shield their delicate skin from the sun's harsh rays. But even if you prefer to keep your face glued to your smartphone, don't be deterred from entering fancy new venue The Bookshop, because the only reading you'll have to do here is perusing...

Classic confucian cuisine

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Shang Palace at Shangri-La hotel, Bangkok, is offering diners a rare opportunity to experience Qufu's famed Kong family cuisine for lunch and dinner from tomorrow until March 15. Unique in style, the cuisine of the Kong family features creative presentations of skilfully combined ingredients that express the four most important elements in the art of Chinese cooking: colour, aroma, flavour and...

In the mood for one more love

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Regardless of its much younger age, In The Mood For Love One, which first opened a few months ago in the middle of a serene residential soi, is a mature version of the popular two-year-old sushi bar of the same name in Sukhumvit Soi 36.

Five-star local flavour

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMT

It was sweaty, sometimes dusty, but absolutely fun-filled. We were on the back of a small song taew, with bags full of fresh local produce, listening to a young Australian chef explaining the recipes he planned for our lunch.

Keep cool and go bananas

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Sweets are dandy, but in a hot country like Thailand, they need to pack an extra punch to really hit the spot and end a meal nicely. Cold desserts can bring you back to life like nothing else, but since nam kaeng sai is like eating water and ice cream sundaes are so ho-hum, we hunted through the city to find a "cold sweets" place that doesn't just smack a gob of ice cream on top of everything _...

Plugras

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Derives from the term "plus gras", which is French for "more fat", Plugras is the commercial name for a European-style gourmet butter made in the US by the Kansas City-based Dairy Farmers of America. It features a higher butterfat content that results in a richer flavour.

Last stretch of 'True' chinatown could vanish

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Anyone who wants to understand Bangkok's past should take a journey down Plaeng Nam Road, a 200m-long street running between Yaowarat and Charoen Krung Road that is packed with the remnants and colour of earlier eras. But before entering this evocative world, it is important to have an overall view of the city's Chinatown. Although every part of it is important and has its special character, it...

Samui fine dining festival

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Koh Samui is once again showing its credentials as a top gourmet destinations with the launch today of the 3rd Samui Fine Dining Festival, a two-month-long event that will showcase a selection of the island's finest restaurants run both by international brands and a growing number of high-end, independent operators.

Keep Shufflin'

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Too much of the same thing, no matter how good it is, will be eventually boring, like listening to JT's "Suit & Tie" on repeat or overloading on room decoration in LINE Play. The same can be true with restaurants too as you may often find yourself ordering the same dishes again and again.

Beacon of burgers

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Get ready to enjoy some juicy mouthfuls of free burgers and other menu offerings because we're giving away three vouchers to dine at Firehouse Pub and Restaurant, valued at B1,000 each.

Riesling stars at Okura 'Food Is Art'

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Two young and innovative German culinary ambassadors were in Bangkok recently. Two-star Michelin chef Tim Raue and superstar winemaker Markus Schneider were here as part of the Okura Prestige Hotel's "Food Is Art", a series of dining and wining events featuring guest chefs and fine wines from around the world.

Meals on wheels

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:00:00 GMT

A pair of eateries aimed at cyclists put a new spin on themed restaurants

In the prime of life

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:00:00 GMT

This is very Krungthep _ gastronomically modern yet ingeniously exotic. Here we were at Prime savouring some of the most sophisticated steak dinners and 15m below was the glittering Chao Phraya alive with evening commuters on shuttle boats.

Barigoule

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:00:00 GMT

A Provencale dish of fresh artichoke heart stuffed with duxelles (a minced mixture of mushrooms and herbs sauteed in butter) and slowly braised in white wine broth. Aromatic and slightly tangy, barigoule can be enjoyed as an entree or a side dish. It goes nicely with meat and seafood.

L'Entrecote a L'Echalotte

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:37:00 GMT