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The forager chef
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 04/05/2018
» It is rare that food these days is prepared with its medicinal values kept in mind. But a chef in the heart of Thailand's Northeast is slowly changing that.
Cool for the summer
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 04/05/2018
» Summer would not be summer without ice cream. It's most people's go-to frozen treat and what makes this treat even better is the addition of a little bit of "spirit".
The Italian affair
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 27/04/2018
» Sukhumvit 31 is a long soi and we often tend to forget the little cut off street leading to Soi 23. Calderazzo On 31 is on this forgotten street. Having recently moved from Langsuan to 31, Calderazzo is Italian with a difference. It has a rather bistro-like feel to it, with plenty of tables for private or romantic dinners. There is also a patio for those who enjoy the occasional breeze Mother Nature allows Bangkok.
The 5th wave of coffee
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 13/04/2018
» Lee Ayu Chuepa is the Thai co-founder of Akha Ama Coffee and proprietor of the Akha Ama Cafés in Chiang Mai. Born to the Akha hilltribe, Lee was working with an NGO in Chiang Mai when he decided to turn his village's then unprofitable coffee plantations into a world class product. Converting to organics and refining quality control, within a year, Akha Ama coffee was selected for the World Cup Coffee Tasters. Lee was awarded the Thailand Smart Farmer Award in 2016. Guru spoke to him at last month's {Re} Food Forum.
A sweet time
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 13/04/2018
» A 10-minute leisurely stroll from BTS Ratchathewi is what it takes to escape hot and humid Bangkok to the English countryside that is otherwise known as Lemoncurd Tearoom.
The sunny side
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 30/03/2018
» Sandwiched between a craft beer bar and hostel, and a closed shophouse almost on the corner of Ekamai 12, Broken Eggs has a sunny disposition. Its small porch has tables for those who like to light up and big French windows gives you a glimpse of the inside, a casual wood and steel setting, comprising a mix of high tables and normal tables and seating at the big bar. A street vendor's food cart parked in the front is what chef Jacobo Astray Tudela uses when Broken Eggs serves up tapas at the various food events around town, and is a homage to its days at W District, where it all began.
Nitro on tap
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 23/03/2018
» Bangkok is full of cafes with gimmicks. How else are you gonna stand out in a crowd? Eureka Nitro Tap, is same same but different. It is not just any cafe, it offers coffee on tap -- Thailand's first nitro coffee on tap.
Keeping Bangkok beautiful, naturally
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 09/03/2018
» Ukrainian Maria Kalita and her husband own and operate Bangkok Soap Opera, an online shop that specialises in natural cosmetics. Kalita is a passionate soap maker with a great love for natural and health products. Her firm belief is that "Natural should not be expensive", so her handmade soap bars are priced at one baht per gram. Choosing local Thai herbs and old fashion methods help Kalita create 100% natural products, full of active ingredients and love. She also conducts workshops to help spread her vision for making and using natural cosmetics.
Telling the story of India
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 02/03/2018
» The jewel in the crown for India has perhaps always been its cuisine. It has been the cultural, religious and casteless bridge for people of the subcontinent. And narrowing this great divide like a cultural sponge is Thomas Zacharias, executive chef and co-owner of the Bombay Canteen, India's No.2 restaurant 2017 (as voted by Condé Nast Traveler).
50 shades of cheese
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 02/03/2018
» Blink and you'll miss it! The entrance to Ekamai 16 is rather small, narrow and the street sign is barely visible among Bangkok's iconic wire tangle. But what it leads to is a new restaurant serving good old American fare, complete with craft beers -- The Fat Tap. The casual setting in a townhouse is all wood, which is a step up from owner Matthew Fischer's very popular Fatty's Bar and Diner on Din Daeng. The Fat Tap has the cosy feel of a hip hostel, minus the backpackers, with long wooden benches softened by throw pillows. Classic tracks from yesteryear blast in the background and add more character compared to the other pricey craft beer places found in the area.