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Putting the "in" in indie
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 29/04/2016
» Day in and day out of listening to global hits can lead to getting fed up of "today's music". If you've already resolved to driving in silence or you're desperately revisiting records from three decades ago or more, you may be overlooking gems that are playing right in front of you.
Boteya's got soul
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 11/03/2016
» The quiet end of CentralWorld is making a comeback, with the renovation of Isetan's supermarket and the opening of a few new Japanese chains such as Boteya. Located right outside Isetan on the mall's third floor, this ready-to-eat teppan restaurant is quite secluded from the main hub of eateries at CentralWorld, but nevertheless catches your eye with its edgy, dark interior. As a stylish yet commercial diner, the layout is refreshingly simple. Through the large, open front, you can see that there are just two neat rows of tables leading to an open kitchen in back. No dividers, no mirror illusions or cheesy symbols of Japan --just clean, chic and modern simplicity.
Get your fix at Jones the Grocer
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 24/09/2015
» Minimal enclosure of Jones the Grocer, located on EmQuartier's ground floor, further opens the space of an already sizable food shop. There is no real entrance, but instead an absence of barriers, particularly where food is sold, to tempt you into stepping in for a look at cold cuts and condiments. Once you get past the shelves stocked with your pantry's wishlist, you can decide to sit for a meal at one of the tables near the delicatessen you've just admired or further back, near the glass walls closer to the outside environment -- which isn't much, but it is pleasantly lit during the day. If you find more comfort in urban cafe arrangements, there are also communal high tables with stools near the counter where chefs prep, and another grocery area dedicated to wines.
A botanical retreat
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 03/07/2015
» Opened five months ago on the leafy Sarasin Road, Indicus Bistro fittingly derives its name from a species of plant. The interior of the three-storey restaurant is going for a vintage "lived-in" look that reminds us of a lake house. When narrow restaurants expand vertically, you sometimes get a first floor that's a design wonderland and upper floors that resemble an unfinished school art project. But each of this cosy bistro's three floors has its own charm and purpose. Sit on the ground level and you'll be close to the dessert counter — not to mention the comfy and photogenic turquoise sofa and the plethora of intricate decorations worthy of your admiration. But if you want to dwell a bit longer in exclusivity, the upper floors are the place to be. On the subtly botanical-themed second floor is a large wooden dining table that overlooks Sarasin Road and Lumpini Park. Head up another floor for the ultimate chill-out spot, decked out with homey furniture, a gorgeous bar and balcony seating.