Tiki Talk Interview with Sebastian De La Cruz April issue ‘Cocktails’, 2023  Share this post PrevPrevious ArticleGreener Cocktails Tropic City’s Sebastian De La Cruz talks about the roots of tiki cocktails, his love for them, and how his bar pays homage to the culture while carving out its own unique identity. Where to get the best tiki cocktails in Bangkok other than at the award-winning Tropic City on Charoenkrung? Bartending owners Sebastian De La Cruz and Philip Stefanescu have created a uniquely tropical and vibrant drinking oasis in a city that sometimes gets too c ..read more

Balancing Act Interview with Michele Montauti April issue ‘Cocktails’, 2023  Share this post PrevPrevious ArticleMidas Touch Waldorf Astoria Bangkok’s beverage manager Michele Montauti on creation, balance, simplicity, and the good old fashioned. Originally from Pescara, Italy, Michele Montauti, for several years, has been a familiar face behind some of Bangkok’s most prestigious bars, including The Loft at Waldorf Astoria Bangkok. With over a decade of experience entertaining discerning drinkers, the seasoned bar manager shares with us some of his tips of the trade as w ..read more

Midas Touch Words by Mika Apichatsakol Photos by Chaiwat Kangsamrith April issue ‘Cocktails’, 2023  Share this post PrevPrevious ArticleNordic Niche Highly sought-after for a good reason, wherever bar manager Philip Bischoff goes, awards just seem to follow. Gastronomer Lifestyle gets to the bottom of this bartender’s knack for creating memorable drinking experiences. Philip Bischoff isn’t just the unmissable bearded manager making drinks and striking up conversations at the bar of the Fours Seaons Hotel Bangkok. He actually sets the tone for the beverage programme at al ..read more

Nordic Niche Words by Mika Apichatsakol April issue ‘Cocktails’, 2023  Share this post PrevPrevious ArticleServing Meaning The Villa Frantzén Cocktail Bar is the Yenakart restaurant’s modern Nordic cocktail bar with Asian influences. To understand what Nordic cocktails are exactly, you have to know a bit about Nordic food culture and the importance it places on seasonality, landscape, and nature. The bar’s Swedish beverage manager Gabriel Valdes explains that the “Nordic way” is to show respect to its ingredients, handling them with such care to make the most out of them ..read more

It's Not Just About The Food Written by Gastronomer Lifestyle March issue ‘Fine Dining’, 2023  Share this post PrevPrevious ArticleMia Restaurant’s Spring Tasting Menu Has Arrived Next Article Serving MeaningNext Gastronomer Lifestyle talks to Haoma’s food and beverage director, Vishvas Sidana, about the significance of the “B” in F&B. Heading into its sixth year, Haoma is a prime example of a finessed dining experience that is more than just about the food. For one thing, the restaurant of Chef Deepanker Khosla—known to many as Chef DK—takes great pride in its in ..read more

Mia Restaurant's Spring Tasting Menu Has Arrived Written by Gastronomer Lifestyle April, 2023 Share this post PrevPrevious ArticleGrapes of Grand Commemorating Europe’s spring season, a new menu blossoms at Mia Restaurant. Resident chefs Top and Michelle have devised eight beautiful courses showcasing the finest in-season ingredients—both imported and locally sourced—paired with fine curated wines. Among the highlights of the Spring Tasting Menu are some all-time favourites of the restaurant: Josephine Oyster with Champagne and Shiso Granita, Smoked Haddock Tart with Hollanda ..read more

Grapes of Grand Written by Gastronomer Lifestyle  April 10, 2023  Share this post PrevPrevious ArticleThe Last Spoonful Next Article Mia Restaurant’s Spring Tasting Menu Has ArrivedNext A name synonymous with excellence in Thai wine, the award-winning GranMonte Vineyard and Winery in Nakhon Ratchasima stands out from the rest. Located on the rolling hills of Khao Yai, one of Thailand’s most scenic tourism destinations, GranMonte Vineyard and Winery is a popular wine attraction for foreign visitors and Thais alike, offering activities such as vineyard tours, tastin ..read more

The Last Spoonful Written by  Gastronomer Lifestyle  March 3, 2023  Share this post PrevPrevious ArticleNetflix’s ‘Hunger’ Turns Thai Film Actors Into Savvy Chefs Next Article Grapes of GrandNext Something of a maverick in the local culinary scene, Chalee Kader’s latest project takes a commonplace meal in Thai culture and lifts it to new heights. Gastronomer Lifestyle chats with the chef to find out what he finds so fascinating about khao gaeng and how it has become the heart and soul of his new (not) fine dining restaurant, Wana Yook. To our readers who h ..read more

Netflix's 'Hunger' Turns Thai Film Actors Into Savvy Chefs Written by Muantawan Viboonnun April 4, 2022 Share this post PrevPrevious ArticleNew Norwegian Salmon Offterings at Greyhound Café and Another Hound Café Step into the world of gastronomy with Netlix’s highly anticipated Thai feature film, Hunger. The movie premiering this month chronicles the journey of Aoy, played by Chutimon “Aokbab” Chuengcharoensukying, who runs her family’s humble roadside noodle shop. Aoy receives a rare opportunity enter into the world of fine dining with an apprenticeship under a famous chef ..read more

New Norwegian Salmon Offerings at Greyhound Cafe and Another Hound Cafe Written by Muantawan Viboonnun April 4, 2023 Share this post PrevPrevious ArticleHeritage Cuisine Next Article Netflix’s ‘Hunger’ Turns Thai Film Actors Into Savvy ChefsNext If you love salmon, make sure to head to Greyhound Café and Another Hound Café soon as the restaurant group is offering a special “Norwegian Salmon Lover Menu” until May 6, 2023. Recognising the surge in demand for salmon among diners in Thailand, Greyhound Café has collaborated with Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) to bring eight ..read more