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Cold relief
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 26/03/2021
» T he sun has started to bear down a little more heavily these days. Brief walks to the 7-Eleven are starting to result in sweaty shirts. The cool, billowing breeze from an AC turned down to 10C degrees is starting to feel a little more pleasant than before. Brace yourselves: the onset of summer is here. What better way to alleviate the summer heat than perhaps a cool, refreshing dessert? Okay, ice cream is great no matter what season (I'd eat it even if it was winter. Then again, Bangkok doesn't really have "winter"). But you know what's better than delectable ice cream during the ridiculously hot Bangkok summer? Delectable ice cream that's delivered right to your doorstep during the ridiculously hot Bangkok summer! Here are some cool ice cream places you can order from to give you some sweet, delicious summer relief.
Eat, sleep, repeat
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 25/09/2020
» With tourism at an all-time low in a country that relies heavily on tourism, the government is scrambling to soften the blow on the economy. Hotels have taken it pretty hard, with a few reopening but still operating at low to medium capacity. However, there are hotels that have come up with a plan to entice spending at their properties: dine and stay promotions. It's pretty straightforward: you spend a certain amount to feast and eat your fill, and then you're awarded with a free stay or a discount on your next booking. Eat and be rewarded for it. Loosen those belts and throw diet rules out the window, as we list the hotels that are offering dine and stay promos.
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.
Pocket power
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 21/08/2020
» If there was a pill that granted you powers for five minutes, would you take it? What would you do with the power? Will you use it for the good of others or for your own gain? These are some of the questions asked in Netflix's new film Project Power. These "power" pills run rampant on the street of New Orleans which causes a teenage dealer, a cop and an ex-soldier on a personal mission to cross paths. Guru spoke to Jamie Foxx and Dominique Fishback to talk about the film and what would they do if given the chance to have superpowers.
On a liquid diet
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 13/03/2020
» Unless you're really health-conscious, on a cleanse or you're watching your weight, vegetable juices probably aren't your drink of choice. After all, they're not necessarily appetising. The taste of most vegetable juices take getting used to and after making numerous faces because of the odd tastes, you may start enjoying them. However, that's not the case for Paak. In fact, they may be the reason you start drinking vegetable beverages on a regular basis.
Mexican with a twist
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 10/01/2020
» Mexican cuisine used to be something you had to hunt down in Bangkok but recent years have seen more and more restos popping up all around. Now, it's not at all difficult to have your Mexican craving satiated and while I'm one of the people who's thankful it's so easily available, it's always the "usuals" you see when you're ordering Mexican: burritos, tacos, enchiladas -- the works. "Don't fix it if it ain't broke" as the saying goes, but La Cocina has dared to give it a bit of a twist.
Around the clock
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 04/10/2019
» Imagine this scenario: it's late at night -- really late at night. It's so late that even the street food vendors have gone to bed. You're not sleepy. In fact, you actually don't want to sleep.
Summer checklist
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 06/04/2018
» The blistering heat and scorching sun has made it evident that summer is upon us. The bad news is that it's likely to get hotter from here on. The good news is that the city is going to be an all-out water war zone in a few weeks. Aside from that, there are plenty of things to do during this summer. But if you're scatterbrained like us, can't organise yourself and will probably end up lounging on the couch eating a tub of ice cream (which is not a bad idea, actually), you can stop fretting. We've compiled a summer to-do list for you.
Life cycle
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 23/02/2018
» Exercise is considered painful and off-putting for some people. In a city like Bangkok where stress can run high and traffic can eat away at your "me time", people find it hard to put a round in at the gym or are too tired at the end of the day. The cheap food all over the city doesn't help either. But Absolute Cycle is set to change your perspective on exercise with rhythm cycling, a fun and energising way to shed kilos. A special treat for Bangkokians is that Sunny Walters, a New York native who has instructed SoulCycle sessions in the US and has worked as a professional dancer for the likes of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, as well as appearing in the musical film The Greatest Showman, is serving as guest instructor for six months at Absolute Cycle. Guru asked her a few questions on rhythm cycling and what she's looking forward during her time in the City of Angels.