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Sugar, ice and everything nice
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 01/04/2016
» Good news, people. The National Research Department of All Delicious Things That Are Apparently Bad For You has made a new scientific discovery: low-calorie diets are actually bad for you. It is, in fact, better to consume fatty, sugary, carb-loaded foods, such as doughnuts, ice cream cake and chocolate frappes. Y'know, like how the Neanderthals were doing it for thousands of years before the vegans took over the world with their quinoa and chia seeds?
Dye hard
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 01/04/2016
» Life in Bangkok can often be described as fast and furious, but if you're stuck in the usual rush-hour traffic jam, painstakingly slow would also jump to mind. Kanchalee "Ann" Ngamdamronk and Sergey Tishkin first met in Japan, where they both completed a special art course in hand dying textiles. They returned to Thailand and founded Slowstitch Studio, where they work with traditional (albeit time-consuming) methods and botanical materials to create individually hand-dyed textiles. Guru chats with Ann to find out what it's like to work with your other half and why dying your own fabrics at home isn't as complicated as you'd think.
Power up
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 11/03/2016
» Last month we rushed to see Deadpool. This month it's all about Batman V Superman. And what's that we hear? X-Men: Apocalypse is coming in May? Our obsession with ridiculously chiseled people in capes, red underwear and crazy healing abilities never ceases. If you're wondering why none of these movies are ever based Bangkok, Dear Readers, it's because not everyone with super powers is suited for our beloved city.
Pizza Massilia, all grown up
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 26/02/2016
» Wander down Soi Ruam Rudee and you’re guaranteed to be extremely well-fed even before you hit its halfway point. But one can never have too many Italian joints, especially when you live in Bangkok. Thus, the recently opened Pizza Massilia Ruam Rudee was welcomed to the neighbourhood with open arms. It helps too, that the restaurant has already made a name for itself, dishing out great pizza during last year’s food truck boom. Its restaurant counterpart, though, is operating on a much larger scale, with more items on the menu and top-notch service in a striking locale with a late baroque interior and pastel hues. Visually stunning, the aesthetics take a pizzeria experience to the next level, as well as reflect the unique stance on cuisine.
Kayak through khlongs
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 05/02/2016
» As adventurous as I like to think I am, paddling up and down Khlong Saen Saep is definitely not on my bucket list. The coal-black water brings back nightmares I used to have as a kid, about a man-eating Leviathan residing beneath its surface. Having said that, I do have a soft spot for water sports and discovering new places.
Thong Lor to-do
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 29/01/2016
» Let's start with what we love about hi-so stomping ground Thong Lor: Sightings of Ferraris revving their engines even though they're stuck in 10kph Friday traffic. The utter looks of disbelief of which only rich kids are capable, after they find out there's no valet parking. New bistros, the lifespan of which are approximately three-months before disappearing from the face of the Earth.
Pumped-up pedalling
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 22/01/2016
» Last week, I lost the love of my life: my Bluetooth headphones. They were no longer playing music the way they were supposed to, only blasting out incoherent sounds from one of the buds. Sure, I tried turning them on and off, charging them, hitting them against the wall a couple of times. But it was too late -- my best gym buddy was dead.
Back to the future
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 01/01/2016
» "Lying on the ground" is the literal meaning of the restaurant's name, a reference to the traditional way hawkers and street traders display and sell their goods. It's clear that Thai food culture continues to inspire Thitid "Ton" Tassanakajohn, the talented chef and restauranteur behind successful eateries Le Du, Baan and Taper. He can now add Baa Ga Din to that list, having found a gastronomical sweet spot that not only delights with a fine-dining level of culinary creativity while homing in on familiar nuances of the food we hold dear to our hearts (and stomachs).
Winter Wonderlands
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 27/11/2015
» Can you feel that? The winter breeze is finally passing through Thailand. Well, either that or you’ve just walked through 7-Eleven’s doors. Nevertheless, it’s nearly December, and what does this mean? Scouring Uniqlo for fleeces on discount, “sick” day planning, last-minute reports, fantasising about what to do with your year-end bonus and, of course, checking which parties are worth hitting up. To save you some time, Guru has compiled a guide to festivals and fairs that will take place before the new year arrives. Sobriety, of course, is not guaranteed.
Ramen to that
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 13/11/2015
» It’s the end of 2015. Ramen houses run rampant in central Bangkok. This noodly nosh comes in all shapes, sizes and prices — and the hype surrounding it is not about to die down any time soon. Just look at weekend queues at some of these places — they’ll make you regret taking that extra hour’s lie-in, or wonder why there aren’t ramen dispensing machines to save us all from starvation.