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Vegan comfort
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 28/08/2020
» T hough vegan restaurants aren't difficult to find in Bangkok, finding delicious and a good variety of vegan food is difficult. Thankfully, Bangkok City Diner has jumped into the fray. Leave all assumptions about veganism at the door. They will be obliterated.
Reopening act
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 05/06/2020
» The time has come: people are getting out of their houses because places are starting to reopen. Is it a good thing or a bad thing? It depends on how you look at it. It's great that the butt indent on our couches is getting a relief, but then again, people overcrowding places like Ikea is the downside. They probably all rushed there to replace their sofas. Nevertheless, a number of places have reopened, which means you have stuff to do and places to see other than going to the supermarket for groceries. If you've been dying to get out of the house, these places offer a respite.
The new normal
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 22/05/2020
» The curfew has been shortened. The booze ban has been lifted. Malls have reopened and so have restaurants. Bangkok is going back to normal! Or is it? As citywide measures start to ease up, Guru checks out what has changed in this city of ours. Welcome to Bangkok's new normal.
Let me entertain you
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 24/04/2020
» Welcome to the nth week of quarantine! The good news is we're still here. The bad news is "here" is getting a little too boring for our tastes. Oh, the joys of being able to café hop along Thong Lor, watch a movie in a cinema or maybe just stroll mindlessly around Siam.
2018 winners & losers in geek
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 28/12/2018
» The year has seen its share of ups and downs, highs and lows and memorable moments. Here's a breakdown of the "who owned 2018" and who were "struggs to func" (that's "struggling to function" for you non-Queer Eye fans)
Monsoon tales
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 13/07/2018
» While the scorching heat of Thailand will always be around, we're now into the season where that would be alleviated with a "bit" of rainfall. Yes, it's rainy season in Thailand, which means an increase in picky taxi drivers, wet floors on the BTS and Minesweeper-like pavements that could spew dirty water on you when you step on them. Despite the great inconvenience it causes, it also results in great stories that shouldn't just be kept to ourselves. Having said that, we asked you, our dear readers, what experiences you've had in the torrential downpour season, and as always, you didn't disappoint. Here are our faves.
Classy and livin' it up
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 27/10/2017
» <b>The setting</b>: There's a good reason why this place is called Living Room. Walking into the Park Hyatt Bangkok, there's no doubt it's a five-star establishment. After all, it's located right beside Central Embassy. Despite that, its elegance is subtle and subdued and even though you know you're walking through a pretty classy place, it still feels very much like home. Living Room is no different. Being the hotel's lounge area, it's frequented by people who want to have meetings or do work, ladies who want to have a chat over tea, or just anyone who want to have a relaxing meal. You can also sit outside on the terrace to enjoy the view and breeze. Plus, its pantry is open for guests to witness how everything is prepared, which makes it feels as if it's yours. Basically, it's aptly named Living Room because it feels like your own living room. Even if the ceilings are eight metres high and adorned with contemporary art, we couldn't help but feel very much at home as we tried the lunch and afternoon tea.
Sweet tarts are made of these
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 13/10/2017
» There's a vast array of places to go to satisfy your sweet tooth and that's not going to change anytime soon. Don't get us wrong, we're definitely not complaining. Joining the dessert fray all the way from South Korea is Tarr Tarr, a worthy addition to Bangkok's ever growing list of dessert places. Being its first foray outside South Korea, Tarr Tarr has been open for about two months and specialises in tarts, whether it be the hot kind or the dessert kind. But they've also got a variety of other items to offer as well that you can check out on the FB page (you can actually order online and pick it up from the shop).
Of land and sea
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 13/10/2017
» <b>The Setting:</b> Off the main busy road of Ekkamai lies a haven of Mediterranean goodness that goes by the name of Pesca Mar & Terra Bistro. Freshly opened and only three weeks old, Pesca is handled by the same people who manage Cocotte. The aesthetic feel and ambiance Pesca gives off is very much like its cuisine. And if you're thinking that the space is similar to Cocotte's, we're glad to say that you're mistaken -- it's bigger. There's a whole section where the live seafood is displayed as well as a bread-and-cheese section which rivals the ones you typically see at hotels. There's also seating outside where the bar and the live plancha are located. Unless there's really heavy rain, it's still possible to sit outside. But wherever you choose to sit, you get lost and somehow leave Bangkok behind because you genuinely think you're dining at some seaside restaurant off the coast of Spain. Mediterranean is the cuisine, but Pesca's got the Mediterranean feel for their restaurant down to a tee.