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It takes two Hombres to Touché
Guru, Catherine Faulder, Published on 19/08/2016
» The Setting: Far from what you'd expect from a Mexican restaurant, we're sure. Touché Hombre combines authentic Mexican food with flavours of American pop culture. Expect West Coast American hip hop music, electric red light vibes and walls draped with murals of famous rappers in the downstairs section. The drinks menu looks like the bible of the antichrist. You can choose to have your cocktail poured from a chicken jug, which dare we say, is more Mexicana than Americano.
Colours, layers and imagination
Guru, Catherine Faulder, Published on 12/08/2016
» New York artist Gary Gagliano has been wowing Guru with his art for many years now, creating visionary pieces that make you forget about this reality and almost pull you to step into new dimensions. Think alien molecules, outer space and breathing goblets of funky colours. He recently joined forces with his American friend Chip Seven and they are currently exhibiting some pieces at Knock on Thonglor that you should totally go check out.
The Doggfather
Guru, Catherine Faulder, Published on 12/08/2016
» Quite frankly, it's a surprise no one thought of opening this before. The stereotypical Thai street mutt we so often see snarling its teeth as it wanders the streets, used as a mascot for a hot dog? How could there have ever been such a thing as a hot dog in Bangkok had it not always been referred to as a soi dog?
The commons misconception
Guru, Catherine Faulder, Published on 29/07/2016
» We spend enough time at The Commons as it is so we thought it would be worthwhile dividing our time there up a bit. Eating waffles and drinking wine after all does get a bit boring. So we did something pretty risqué. Instead of heading to Beer Cap, we decided to climb all the way to the (almost) top of The Commons. #pushingtheboatoutguys. Low and behold, we found Absolute You, another franchise of the Absolute Yoga empire that has been bending Bangkokians into all sorts of questionable positions since 2002.
Mad about Marcel
Guru, Catherine Faulder, Published on 22/07/2016
» You're stepping into the cozy abode of a Parisian hipster when you enter Marcel. The black and white chequered floor, the French blue walls, the light wooden tables and the sound of Prince all align together nicely, inviting you to stay. Books and newspapers line the bottom of the staircase, as do Polaroid photos of the restaurant's regular attendees, Marcel's extended family. This family has grown bigger in the last year since its opening.
Khon Kaen represent!
Guru, Catherine Faulder, Published on 15/07/2016
» Khon Kaen born rapper Fiixd has been freestyling and making hip hop music since the tender age of 16, around the same time his parents put him on a plane to the US where he spent a year as part of his school's exchange programme. Now 23, his recent feature in the music video Turns You On with rapping comrade Boakye 222 marks the 32nd song in his rapping career. Guru talks to him about how it all began, his journey to Bangkok, hip hop music and releasing songs with his crew 93 Flow, under their independent label, 93 Flow Records.
Sweet, savoured flower power
Guru, Catherine Faulder, Published on 15/07/2016
» If Cath Kidston opened a cafe and it had a Bangkok branch, this would probably be it. Flavors Cafe, a little darling of an eatery, opened up seven months ago on Thong Lor 20 right opposite the Cheesecake House & Restaurant. The cool grey walls, the Grecian arched windows, the flowered décor and the cute little garden out back make you feel as if you're sitting in a frightfully English country cottage. And the food's going for the uber home-cooked feel too.
The ascent of Pyra
Muse, Catherine Faulder, Published on 02/07/2016
» 'You need those storms to test whether your ship will sink or sail," said Peeralada Sukawat, known by her stage name Pyra. Named Apple Music Thailand's New Artist of the Month, the independent singer-songwriter and producer was contacted by tech giant Apple in April after it heard her song Fire. What unfolded in June was Apple's exclusive release of her first EP, Stray.
Reppin' and creppin' since 1996
Guru, Catherine Faulder, Published on 24/06/2016
» We know what you're thinking. Crêpes & Co (C&C) isn't exactly new to Bangkok's restaurant scene. Hey, it has actually been in the game for twenty years. And this is a cause for huge celebration. Happy 20th Birthday C&C!
21 days of bootcamp
Guru, Catherine Faulder, Published on 17/06/2016
» How much can really change in 21 days?