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All aboard to stomach satisfaction
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 13/03/2015
» Bangkokians love two things: Instagramming daily meals and avoiding traffic-clogged roads. So we’ve decided to combine these two passions by hopping aboard the BTS to embark on an epicurean ride. Sure, the Skytrain is often freezing cold and overcrowded, but we appreciate the fact that it’s the most efficient way to chomp through town. Use our concise guide to eateries and hang-out spots that can be accessed by BTS, which every urbanite should visit at least once to get beyond the usual Thong Lor and Silom nests.
American all-star
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 27/02/2015
» If there's one thing America gets right, it's the burgers. Thanks to the Land of Stars and Stripes, Bangkokians are now obsessed with hunting down every burger joint in town, ranking each one and calling ourselves "connoisseurs". Its name might be prosaic, but New York Style Steak & Burger (NYSSB) brings to the table authentic American cuisine in a modern and casual setting. Decked out with industrial furniture and brick walls reminiscent of an eatery in downtown Brooklyn, a hospitable staff serves up generous portions of hearty dishes, making it no surprise that some customers return weekly for their burger fix.
Facebook adds 'tips' in potential Yelp challenge
AFP, Published on 30/01/2015
» SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook on Thursday launched a new feature that automatically provides tips about places where members of the social network might be, potentially challenging review websites like Yelp.
Female woes still centre at Cannes
Kong Rithdee, Published on 04/01/2015
» Thankfully we’ve put Grace’s distress behind us (see previous post), but the woes of European women remained a subject of scrutiny on the second day in Cannes.
How the west was fed
News, Noel Maclean, Published on 08/12/2014
» My, how Empire Tower has struck back! For a while following its 1999 launch, Bangkok's tallest all-office skyscraper seemed on the brink of disproving the 'too big to fail' adage.
Pub grub hub
Guru, Richard Mcleish, Published on 21/11/2014
» Sanity aside, there’s a new comfort burger point in town. It’s housed in the cosy wood-laden surrounds of the shophouse that the original incarnation of Seven Spoons once occupied. It houses 10, maybe 12 at a pinch, but this isn’t the place for the be-seen scene. Not yet anyway. To diversify from its origins, the visuals follow a Polynesian bent, with a tiki twist. It’s still finding its feet decor-wise, but seems to have the right intent – the young front man Pavee “Wham” Bhayungvej was a visual merchandiser in a past life, after all. The music is on point and inviting as can be. The two-storey shophouses of the area ooze charm and potential – it’s a shame they are so far away – unless you live over in Samsen or the like, of course. The crowd is a mix of Wham’s friends, Seven Spoons devotees and the odd walk-in, who would be pleasantly surprised to see what they find inside the snug room.
Burgers, baos & bikes
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/10/2014
» At the risk of sounding lame (and giving away our zero knowledge about motorcycles), a burger is kinda like a bike (except for, you know, you can't take a bite out of the latter). You see, the patty is the engine. The sauce is the fluid stuff that keeps the engine working well. The buns are whatever part of the bike that keeps everything together. This is also the basis behind a new burger joint with an interesting concept called Scrambler Cafe. Besides five pre-built burgers on offer, you can order a "custom bite" burger where you can select what type of bun, patty and sauce to go into it like you would do with a custom bike. The concept and ownership of the open-air cafe, which is located at Market Place's parking space, belongs to Ducati Thailand. The place is named after Ducati's iconic motorcycle model named Scrambler, which will make a comeback around the end of this year. A cooking team from 50/50 restaurant controls the kitchen. Two shipping containers have been stacked up, painted bright yellow and turned into the kitchen. The dining area is covered with fake grass and there are about 30 not-so-comfy chairs. Judging by the casualness in the air, this isn't a place to take someone on a first date. The patrons aren't just bikers as the venue also welcomes office workers, bicyclists and expats.
Burger King plans to buy Canadian chain Tim Hortons
AFP, Published on 25/08/2014
» MONTREAL - Fast-food chain Burger King plans to buy Canadian chain Tim Hortons in an acquisition that will make it the world's third largest in the fast-food sector, the companies said.
2013 Top Tables
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 27/12/2013
» From a list of 100 restaurants we reviewed over the past 12 months, Life picks 10 out-of-hotel dining establishments, mostly in Bangkok, that are worth re-visiting in the year ahead