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Senses anew
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 09/09/2016
» <b>The Setting</b>: How fortunate it is, that we live in a city where Italian restaurants are in abundance and how lucky that we live in a time where diners have come to accept and appreciate the differences in style of Italian cuisine. Be it for regionality, seasonality, celebrity status or just the mere fact that not every Italian restaurant needs to serve a margherita pizza. On firm grounds, these institutions stand. No longer are they trying to please the crowd with familiarity, and instead, choose to welcome the few who seek a dining experience like no other.
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Knock-out cocktails
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 29/07/2016
» There's something about a cocktail. Whether it's the instagrammability of how they're presented or the vigour of hipster-looking bartenders using Boston shakers like jackhammers to make them -- whatever it is, they're rather easy to love.
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Pumped-up pedalling
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 22/01/2016
» Last week, I lost the love of my life: my Bluetooth headphones. They were no longer playing music the way they were supposed to, only blasting out incoherent sounds from one of the buds. Sure, I tried turning them on and off, charging them, hitting them against the wall a couple of times. But it was too late -- my best gym buddy was dead.
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In the hot seat
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 04/12/2015
» When conversing about Chinese cuisine in Bangkok, the mention of Chef Man Wai Yin and his restaurant Chef Man is inevitable. Who popularised the lava bun? He did. Whose restaurant once had a month-long waiting list? Guilty. He managed to turn ubiquitous dim sum into a new dining experience with his restaurants. Then came the fancy flair and five-star presentation of M Krub, which seems to have won over those foodies who could afford it. His latest venture, Chairman, is a world apart, spurning lazy Susans, leather seats and tablecloths, and instead looking back to childhood days in Hong Kong spent at a traditional cha chaan teng (local cafe or eatery). Chairman’s decor is reminiscent of exactly that, with vintage tiles, wooden counters, iron partitions and verdant green window panes looking out on a 2D mock-up of a sea of neon-lit billboards. Surprisingly, the cafe hits the casual mark for which it was aiming, avoiding gimmickry — a difficult task indeed, especially when you’ve set up shop inside a glitzy mall.
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Tipple your fancy
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 24/07/2015
» Bangkok's nightlife has always enjoyed an abundance of variety. Whether you prefer sipping an overpriced cocktail on the 60th floor, sampling craft beers with the cool kids or getting trashed with backpackers on the kerbside at a 7-Eleven, this city's got you covered. Recently, though, BKK has stepped it up a notch, with brand new joints that offer a whole lot more than “black and coke” as a house special. This week, Guru takes a look at six of these watering holes and reveals what sets them apart from the rest.
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A rare find
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 17/07/2015
» The swanky Suan Phlu neighbourhood is enjoying a growing abundance of hip eateries. You know, the non-flashy type, without the Lambos and the Porsches parked out front — the kind of suave that Thonglorites have yet to grasp. And this spanking new modern Japanese joint has nestled itself in the mix quite comfortably — if you can find it. Its lack of a sign and identification is purposeful, giving off a "cool-kids only", low-key vibe with huge romance potential. Forget fusion-style maki rolls with fancy names — you won't find those here. Sticking to traditional flavours, the concise two-page menu will no doubt cover every type of foodie's craving, whether that be with fatty tuna belly or melt-in-your-mouth Angus beef. In terms of decor, think East meets West; Charles and Ray Eames meets Hokusai; a delightful visual jumble of bright colours, patterned wallpaper, stunning art pieces and modern furniture.
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Mouth-watering Mediterranean
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 13/03/2015
» Mediterranean food often causes Bangkokians to rub their ears and raise their eyebrows in total confusion. Like any other cuisine, understanding its geographical origin is key, and several countries — Greece, Spain, Turkey, Italy, France — have coastlines along the Mediterranean Sea. With an increasing number of restaurants in Bangkok willing to venture beyond steaks and pizzas, our palates are beginning to expand, meaning there's no time like the present for a Mediterranean restaurant like Garibaldis to open in the heart of the city. With a spacious indoor and outdoor dining area, an open kitchen and a huge bar, the venue is perfect for a casual lunch. As night falls, the place buzzes with good vibes and funky jams. Who knows, you just might feel obligated to do a little salsa dancing (under the table with your feet). Free parking is provided — a huge bonus for anyone dreading the short stroll from Asok BTS station.
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A taste for travel
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 06/03/2015
» Benyapa Svasti-Xuto is the founder of Fove Food Tour (www.fovefoodtour.com, fb.com/FoveFoodTour), a boutique tour company that focuses on the culinary aspects of travelling. Every year, she takes small groups of foodies to Italy, where they explore the cuisine of the country’s different regions. Equipped with a master’s degree in food cultures and communications from the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy, local knowledge and a bubbly personality, Benyapa offers one-of-a-kind adventures for hungry holidaymakers.
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Rolls, roes & rice bowls
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 19/12/2014
» You may have heard of the name Mugendai and its frequent association with being the Japanese restaurant that tears your wallet apart. Muteki, on the other hand, is like the newborn son of Mugendai — he’s younger and relatively cheaper. Situated on Sathon Road, the restaurant naturally attracts businesspeople and office workers within the area. Since we’re talking about the CBD/financial district here, it comes as no surprise that you won’t find basic ramen or prawn tempura as you would a couple of roads down in Silom. The casual-like cafe setting is less intimidating than its Thong Lor counterpart. But of course the standard here is still set high with opulence emanating from the plush interior and the long marble counters where the sushi masters prepare your meal.
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Winter pop-ups winter
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 28/11/2014
» Noticed something different about Bangkok? No, it’s not the traffic-free roads or that Thais have stopped taking photos of their meals before eating (ha! Don’t be ridiculous). We’ll give you a clue: it’s in the air and it’s making us a little less miserable. It’s the beginning of winter, or, as we know it — the extremely short period of the year when the whole country gets giddy over a two-to-four degree dip in temperature. Nevertheless, we’re going to take full advantage of this and guide you to this winter’s best seasonal pop-ups.
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