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Same Same Festive Feasting
Holiday Time, Noel Maclean, Published on 07/12/2018
» Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat, and will soon make a fleeting appearance on Goji “live” (no chafing dishes) gourmet buffet restaurant at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park’s Christmas Eve and Christmas Day buffets, and possibly New Year’s Eve as well. Plus much besides.
Bed Time Bath Time Me Time You Time
Holiday Time, Noel Maclean, Published on 24/12/2015
» There are few more thoughtful or welcome gifts at this time of year than the things that touch our bodies in our most intimate moments such as bed linen, towels and throws.
Wishing you a very gastro new year
Holiday Time, Noel Maclean, Published on 24/12/2015
» The prefix 'gastro', from the ancient Greek for stomach, was first used in combination with the word "pub", needing no introduction, in London in 1991. The conjoining marked the birth of a new trend of local boozers that aspired to serve food on a par with any on 'the Continent', i.e. Europe, as opposed to the usual fare too reminiscent of school dinners.
Precious gifts for special people
Holiday Time, Noel Maclean, Published on 23/12/2015
» Thoughtful gifts, as ever, are at a premium this festive season. What with the year-end rush and a long gift list, it's a challenge to find something for the particularly special people that isn't just so-so.
Let them eat everything
Holiday Time, Noel Maclean, Published on 04/12/2015
» There's no need to dress this up really. To get Sunday Brunch at La Vue, classic French restaurant, whose eponymous view turns downtown Bangkok back to front, just imagine that its iPad menu malfunctions to automatically order everything while only billing three courses.
You too can BBQ
Holiday Time, Noel Maclean, Published on 02/12/2015
» After traipsing the infinity aisles of the magnificent Siam Paragon shopping centre it's understandable if you crave some fresh air and suitably indulgent sustenance, preferably featuring lots of seafood.
Appetizing art
News, Noel Maclean, Published on 23/12/2014
» Creative and clever, Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin's mind-bending Michelin-mirrored take on Thai food is above all exciting, accessible and delicious – hence its surging popularity…
Softly softly Santa
News, Noel Maclean, Published on 12/12/2014
» There are few more thoughtful or welcome gifts than the things that touch our bodies at our most vulnerable and intimate moments such as bed linen, towels and throws. And who else can boast the expertise and creativity in these sensitive areas that Jaspal Home, a leader in high-end bedding, furniture and accessories for the home, can?
Harrods Tea Room celebrates with special menus
News, Noel Maclean, Published on 01/12/2014
» Harrods Thailand is celebrating its 1st anniversary of Harrods Tea Room together with the festive season with newly-created authentic British menus and festive decoration.
Fabulously French
Life, Noel Maclean, Published on 31/12/2013
» Operating a French restaurant in Bangkok isn't something one gets into lightly. The people you need to run it must be experts in probably the most difficult cuisine and have a passion for it to-boot. Getting hold of the ingredients to make it authentic is hardly a cake walk either.