Lavender is both a beautiful and versatile flower. Containing essential oils that have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, when used in cuisine the bloom imparts a delicate sweet floral flavour. Inspired by these attributes, Executive Pastry Chef Sebastiaan Hoogewerf and his talented pastry chefs at The Okura Prestige Bangkok have created a wonderfully refreshing Lavender Afternoon…
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Chef Agustin Ferrando Balbi Opens First Restaurant in Hong Kong
Argentinian Chef Agustin Ferrando Balbi will open Andō, his first solo restaurant launched in partnership with JIA Group, the Hong Kong-based hospitality firm founded by Yenn Wong. Situated on 52 Wellington Street, Central, Andō is now taking reservations from 7 July. For chef Agustin Ferrando Balbi, Andō is very personal. Derived from his Latin surname Ferrando, Andō in…
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A Journey through India – Past and Present
On the 5th and 6th of March 2020 at Karmakamet Conveyance, Chef Saurabh Udinia of Masala Library by Jiggs Kalra and Chef Jutamas “Som” Theantae of Karmakamet Conveyance will spice-up Bangkok’s culinary scene with an Indian-Asian inspired collaborative menu. The 10 courses menu will represent the cuisine of Masala Library, which culinary journeys spans across the Indian region, in harmony with Chef Som’s…
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New ALATi restaurant gives fresh perspective to classic Mediterranean dining
There is an impressive new look to casual dining at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok with the opening of ALATi, an informal yet stylish restaurant with a menu that reflects the diverse culinary traditions of the entire Mediterranean region. ‘Alati is the Greek word for “salt”, a seasoning and preservative used for centuries by many different…
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Haoma X Gen – Indian flavours meet Malaysian spices
Haoma X Gen was a four-hands dining event held at Haoma from 6 to 7 December 2019. Chef Johnson Wong of Gen Penang joined Chef Deepanker “DK” Khosla at Rise of The Indian Orient – Chapter Three. Both DK and Haoma return to the Thai capital fresh from Paris where the restaurant was named Elite…
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Shun by Yanagiya Opens in Thonglor
Shun by Yanagiya has opened its doors at Donki Mall in Thonglor. The intimate omakase sumiyaki restaurant is the first overseas venture by Yanagiya, the 73-year old Mizunami-based irori institution and one of Japan’s most sought-after dinner tickets. Hidden behind a wooden facade on the third floor of Donki Mall, a corridor leads into an…
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Otto Geleng Restaurant Receives its First Michelin Star
Roberto Toro, Executive Chef at Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo, Taormina, proudly represents his culinary team at the Teatro Municipale in Piacenza as Otto Geleng restaurant receives its first Michelin Star, less than two years since opening its doors. Otto Geleng is one of three restaurants at Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo, named after the German painter…
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Michelin Guide Thailand 2020
Today, 12 November 2019, is the announcement of the Michelin Guide Thailand 2020. Undoubtedly, there are a lot of Thai restaurants awarded one Michelin Star. Let’s check out the full list of Michelin-starred restaurants below. One Michelin Star – High-quality cooking The new additions for the Michelin Guide Thailand 2020 include the following: Chef’s Table…
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Issaya Siamese Club welcomes Chef Kirk Westaway of JAAN by Kirk Westaway
Issaya Siamese Club and Chef Ian Kittichai will welcome Chef Kirk Westaway from JAAN by Kirk Westaway to Bangkok to collaborate on a four-hands lunch at Issaya Siamese Club on Sunday 17 November 2019 and a four-hands dinner at Issaya Cooking Studio on 18 November 2019. The two chefs will collaborate on a lunch and…
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An Unforgettable Menu at the Final MICHELIN Guide Dining Series of 2019
The fourth and final MICHELIN Guide Dining Series for the year 2019 featured a special culinary collaboration between French Chef Hans Zahner of Elements and Korean Chef Dan Bark of Upstairs at Mikkeller, on a 10-course menu under “The Japanese Influence” theme, highlighting Japan as a link between their respective cooking styles. This exclusive private…
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