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Wishing you well
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 10/01/2020
» Need help kick-starting your wellness goals in 2020? As always, Guru has you covered. We've got a list of health and wellness retreats to help nurture you back to good health after all that holiday indulgence. Whether you're interested in doing yoga, detoxifying your body with wholesome, nutritious food, relieving your frustrations and stress, or even just getting as much sleep as you can, they've all got something for everyone.
An all-day breakfast cafe
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 03/01/2020
» For a long time, getting a cup of coffee from Au Bon Pain was the closest one could get to a decent dose of caffeine before or after a run at Lumphini Park. But that's changed with a new cafe that has opened a stone's throw away from the park's sixth gate.
What the 2010s taught me
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 27/12/2019
» As 2020 comes a-knocking, Guru asked inspiring Thais what has meant the most to them in the past decade.
Holy Chimichanga!
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 27/12/2019
» Hidden away in Ratchadaphisek 3, OMG Bar & Restaurant is a compact outfit, seating about a handful of people. It looks simple enough from the outside, but step in and you'll discover its playful spirit, as evidenced by vivid red walls with a large mural of famous movie figures together with the owner, holding food.
Meat & Fire
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 27/12/2019
» Chef Mateo Roberson from Texas is of mixed Latin-American heritage and is the new head chef at Carne, a meat-focused restaurant. His style of cooking explores a South American take on Western fare, with an emphasis on using various fiery methods to prepare his dishes. He embraces the idea of using Thai locally sourced ingredients, from start to finish. Guru sat down with Roberson to learn more about him.
Pad KaPOW!
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 06/12/2019
» Say pad kaprao and one is filled with warm, nostalgic thoughts. Although pad kaprao is a simple dish, there is more to it than what is typically found at street food stalls. These days, there are many eateries shining a spotlight on this national treasure and transforming it with every imaginable ingredient you can think of. Here's where to find them.
Flavours of the Mediterranean
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 29/11/2019
» Nestled inside a residential village off Rama IX, the whitewashed two-storey house gives the impression of a Greek restaurant that is fresh and contemporary-looking. Inside, the gleam of brass light fixtures against bleached stone walls creates a classy feel; while dark wooden furniture and granite floors tone that down a little for a casual, homey vibe. The scheme of ocean blue runs throughout the place in the form of comfy cushions and blue glassware, which help bring a touch of flair to the rather neutral-toned dining room. The restaurant is spacious, with space for 100 diners. However, this doesn't mean reservations are not needed.
The BIG Holiday
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 29/11/2019
» Brian Yang is a US-born architect/partner in Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), an inventive architecture firm based in Copenhagen, New York, London and Barcelona. With 13 years of experience, Yang has been behind many big architecture projects, like the Lego House in Billund, Denmark, and the Shenzhen Energy Mansion in Shenzhen, China. This year, BIG has joined forces with Central Embassy to create festive Christmas-inspired displays throughout the mall's seven floors. Guru talks to Yang to find out about the inspiration behind the first project of BIG in Thailand and what it's like to be part of Central Embassy's big year-end celebrations.
Into the wilderness
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 22/11/2019
» It always feels like summertime in Bangkok, the exception being the few days when the temperature drops. When that happens, many Bangkokians grab the opportunity and swiftly head up north for winter camping Thai-style. This time, ditch the ordinary tents and get cozy with some lavish camping instead. We've got a few spots to choose from:
Brioche from heaven
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 01/11/2019
» Upon entering the intimate space that evokes an old-school boulangerie spirit, greeting guests by the door are gleaming rolls of giant-size brioche rolls, with their soft surfaces sheen of dark copper hues.