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Exquisite festivities from Italy
Holiday Time, Noel Maclean, Published on 12/12/2018
» As they say in Italy, "Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo" (Merry Christmas and Happy New Year). And for those who have reservations about roast turkey and can't countenance Christmas pudding, it's the sound of salvation. Even in Bangkok, all you have to do is hit Jojo for your celebratory lunch or dinner, and have a wonderful time steering well clear of culinary clichés.
Canon Fodder
Holiday Time, Noel Maclean, Published on 15/12/2017
» Drift into the lower level of Bangkok’s august Dusit Thani Hotel on any given day for a slice or a sandwich from the excellent deli or a suit fitting at the tailor and one is struck by the buzz around The Pavilion restaurant. Its open plan almost gives it a popup vibe except that its faux-antique filigreed silver silk wall hangings, gold-rimmed miniature signature roof domes, upscale granite-topped dining tables and sturdy wooden arm chairs, the décor exudes a paradoxical, private club-like permanency.
GoodWell to All
Holiday Time, Noel Maclean, Published on 14/12/2016
» The holidays come but once a year but they do come. And yet every time feels kind of new which, in the case of Seasonal Tastes restaurant at 7th fl. The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok goes for the festive feasting too.
Let there be LUCE!
Holiday Time, Noel Maclean, Published on 09/12/2016
» LUCE -- Italian for "light" -- with the 'e' pronounced 'e'' as in cafe' -- Italian Restaurant at 14 fl., Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn Bangkok (Surasak BTS) is well-named in many ways.
Heading for the Horizon
News, Noel Maclean, Published on 04/12/2014
» 'Horizon isn't just another outlet; it's a destination." Bold words from Hilton Pattaya's chief impresario, F&B Director, Matthew Wren, but not inaccurate.
'A really good Thai place'
Life, Noel Maclean, Published on 27/12/2013
» One answer to the question oft-asked by visitors to Bangkok, "do you know any good Thai restaurants?", could be Palm Cuisine, tucked 50m inside Thonglor Soi 16 (opposite J Avenue, Soi 15) on the left.
Kisso new season
Life, Noel Maclean, Published on 11/12/2013
» During its 20 years at The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Kisso has gained a reputation as a favourite among Bangkok's Japanese expatriate community and all lovers of the land of the rising sun's intriguing cuisine.
Islands in the seascape
Life, Noel Maclean, Published on 06/12/2012
» With all due respects to Tiffany, the best show in town when you're in Pattaya is the bay. Some of the city scenery may be a mite unsavoury but its geographic inheritance still trumps all. The only challenge is finding somewhere that measures up to the view from which to drink it in.