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A chef of all seasons
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 05/07/2019
» For Luca Fantin, the executive chef of the Michelin-starred and No.18 on the Asia's 50 Best Restaurant list, at his namesake Il Ristorante -- Luca Fantin, in Tokyo, Japan, it's all about the seasons.
Secluded luxury
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 07/06/2019
» Over-crowded Phuket is increasingly becoming the least of my favourite holiday islands. However, to get away from the tourists (the irony doesn't fail me either) I often choose the furthest tip of the island. Having been a fan of Cape Panwa for a while, it was time to try out its neighbour Sri Panwa. Not really a resort to enjoy the beach, Sri Panwa more than makes up with the view.
Shaken and stirred
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 10/05/2019
» The fourth edition of Asia’s 50 Best Bars was revealed at the Capitol Theatre in Singapore last night, with Bangkok seeing seven bars make the list.
Skin deep
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 10/05/2019
» Sophirat Muangkum is a nude photographer based in Bangkok and is the founderof All About Nude Thailand. All About Nude is a group of art nude photographers who have their own obvious approach creations for nude photography. The objective of the group is to get people to understand the nude art concept. Sophirat's works have been exhibited at the Bangkok Art & Culture Centre, Photo Fair Thailand, Midnice Gallery, Radisson Blu, Kudeta, and Rebel Art Space among others. Sophirat's images have been published and featured in Vogue Italia, Zoomaa Norway, Kalblut magazine in Germany as well as local magazines such as Blast and Play. Guru speaks to Sophirat about her passion for human skin.
Scandinavian Sweet
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 19/04/2019
» If you follow me on IG and Twitter (@niannlynn, shameless plug), you will know I am a certified Swedophile. I love everything Sweden, Vikings included. So, needless to say, if there is a Scandinavian aka Swedish restaurant or bakery in town I will sniff it out faster than the word Sweden can be said.
Finding forgotten ingredients
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 05/04/2019
» The first bite sets the tone for the meal to come, so it's worth making it a memorable one. Chef Darren Teoh knows this better than most. His restaurant, Dewakan, is the first in Malaysia of its kind; it uses only local ingredients, many of which are rare and unusual. Speaking of firsts, Dewakan has become the first Malaysian restaurant to enter Asia's 50 Best restaurant list, at No. 46.
Turning art into cocktails
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 05/04/2019
» Supawit "Palm" Muttarattana, group bar manager for Foodie Collection, won "Bartender of the Year 2019" at Sunday's Bar Awards 2019 held in Bangkok and has been on the local bar scene since 2009. His passion for cocktails earned him top prize at Diageo World Class Thailand 2012 and he soon became brand ambassador for Diageo Reserve Thailand. This year in Milan, Italy, Palm won "Campari Bartender Competition Asia 2019", where he competed against 350 bartenders from across Asia. Apart from overseeing Vesper, il Fumo, La Dotta Pasta Bar, La Dotta La Grassa, Via Maris Bistro & Natural Wine Bar and 80/20, he is a partner at Backstage Cocktail Bar. Palm talks to Guru about his "clean, classical style with a strong focus on techniques and ingredients. A twist on classic cocktails" mixology and more.
Asia's culinary stars
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 29/03/2019
» No other restaurant awards are as prestigious as Asia's 50 Best, which brings together the finest restaurants and chefs from across the continent. Eight restaurants from Bangkok made it to this year's list with a few ups and downs. As the seventh edition of the Oscars of Asian gastronomy kicked off at the Wynn Palace in Macau on Tuesday night, it came as a surprise that there was a new No.1 -- Odette in Singapore.
Singapore dethrones Thailand at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurant Awards
Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 27/03/2019
» The 2019 list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, was announced last night at an awards ceremony at Wynn Palace, Macau. After holding the No.1 spot for four consecutive years, Gaggan in Bangkok moves to No.2, acceding to Odette in Singapore. Chef Julien Royer’s Odette claims the coveted titles of The Best Restaurant in Asia and The Best Restaurant in Singapore.
A quirky world of sweet treats
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 08/02/2019
» While her scones are the talk of the town, she is also renowned for her creative pastries. Chef Penny Jirayuwatana, better known as Penny the Chef, graduated from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), and has more than 20 years' experience in kitchens in America and Europe, including at the award-winning Dominique Ansel Bakery London, the Mandarin Oriental London and Mercer Kitchen by Jean George Vongerichten in New York. Penny has also had the opportunity to cook for Prince Charles at Windsor Palace. Born and raised in Bangkok, she has been back home for the last four years and works as a consultant for bakeries, food factories and airlines, apart from making appearances as a guest judge on Masterchef Thailand and Iron Chef Thailand. Penny has most recently partnered with 137 Pillars Hotel and Suites Bangkok to curate a special Mad Hatter's Afternoon Tea set.