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Christmas dinner around the world
Holiday Time, Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 23/12/2019
» The conventional Christmas meal of turkey, ham and traditional trimmings are but one facet of this broadly interpreted holiday repast. Unsurprisingly, many of these diverse traditions have their roots in Christianity, whose influence on Christmas foods has endured through the ages.
Sumptuous Eight-fold Pathway in the Sky
Holiday Time, Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 20/12/2019
» While the old saying 'Red sky at night, sailor's delight' assumes a mariner's sea-level perspective, the timeless maxim blossoms a dramatic new meaning when we replace 'sailor' with 'Holiday Merrymaker', and the view is from 55 floors above Bangkok's Ratchaprasong junction.
Come revel in the spirit of Christmas (re)past
Holiday Time, Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 04/12/2019
» While the glittering pageantry of the festive season twinkles by the treeful, joyous melodies are counted by the refrain and holiday gifts come gaily wrapped, the most universally appealing facet of Christmas spirit always arrives on a plate.
Helsinki, Finland: Scandinavia’s ravishing Daughter of the Baltic
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 30/10/2019
» A good place to start your Helsinki holiday is Mannerheimintie Street, a main throughway which is home to a number of popular sites like the Central Railway Station, an architectural gem dating back to 1919 that features a 48-meter-high clock tower, and the nearby equestrian statue of Marshal Mannerheim.
Tasmania, Australia: Enchanted isle beyond down under
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 30/10/2019
» Tasmania, or Tassie as it is known by locals, is an isolated island lying about 300 km south of the Australian mainland across the turbulent Bass Strait. Despite it being Oz’s smallest state, more than 40% of the island’s 68,401 sq.km is dedicated to world heritage areas and protected parklands brimming with nature sites like sparkling alpine lakes, unspoiled rivers and mist-shrouded peaks.
Soho seizes slice of Italian territory in hotspot Soi 11
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 24/06/2019
» For those picturing a dusty saloon in the old Wild West, rest assured Cantina Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen isn't that kind of 'cantina'. The latest creation from Soho Hospitality group, this compact, charming eatery located just upstream from the left-turn dogleg at the end of Sukhumvit's buzzing nightlife soi dishes out deeply authentic Italian fare, with a relaxed ambience set against a stylish, masterfully rendered interior setting.
All buff’ed up for brunch at JW Café
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 17/06/2019
» Resplendent in stylish new decor following a full-on makeover, JW Marriott’s JW Café has emerged from a renovation sabbatical with a tastefully refined aesthetic and updated menu that fittingly herald a new era of dining excellence at this long-established lower Sukhumvit Road property.
World's premier winemaking regions
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 06/06/2019
» A visit to some of the world's top winemaking regions and vineyards makes for a holiday with a fine finish.
Lenzi fine dining brand cooks up casual
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 19/05/2019
» When Italian restauranteur Francesco Lenzi was considering a name for his second dining venue in Bangkok, the locally well-established chef-patron could have simply issued a sequel to Lenzi Tuscan Kitchen, his Michelin plate-rated debut venture which opened in 2014, or derived the name from the nearly eight-decade-old Lenzi family farm in Tuscany that supplies his quality-certified cured meats and cheeses.
Israel: Oasis of holiday adventure
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 11/04/2019
» The bustling city of Tel Aviv is a haven of cosmopolitan living in a region not known for progressive views. Located on the Mediterranean, the city is Israel's financial, commercial and cultural hub with fabulous beaches, vibrant nightlife scene and all-around welcoming vibe. Tel Aviv is also extremely popular with gay tourists, with plenty of rainbow-friendly bars and clubs.