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  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.

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  Bollywood parties big into the small hours

  Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 29/06/2018

  » Monsoon season may have arrived in Bangkok, but on Sunday it rained Bollywood stars as the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) put on a spectacular melange of glitz and glamour at the Siam Niramit Theatre in Bangkok. The grandest celebration of Indian cinema, the 19th IIFA Awards returned to the City of Angels for the second time since their inception in 2000.

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  Food waste engineers

  Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 30/03/2018

  » Benjamin Lephilibert is the founder of LightBlue Environmental Consulting, a Bangkok based firm aiming at maximising the profitability of hotels and government agencies while minimising social and environmental footprints. A pioneer for food waste prevention, Lephilibert contributed to the design of The Pledge On Food Waste. In Thailand, he works with Club Med, Accor, Hilton and Sampran hotel groups, to name a few. Guru had a chat with him at last week's {Re} Food Forum.

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  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.

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  2023 year-end charts

  Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 17/12/2023

  » It’s that time of the year again when Apple Music subscribers can discover, listen and share their top songs, artists, albums, genres and more with Apple Music Replay 2023.

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  New movies out this week: Sept 27-Oct 3

  Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 27/09/2023

  » New titles that hit Thai cinemas for your viewing pleasure.

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  Japanese chef takes home the Icon Award in prelude to Asia’s 50 Best next month

  Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 23/02/2023

  » In the latest pre-announced award from Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023, Japanese chef and sustainability champion Shinobu Namae has been awarded the Icon Award – Asia 2023.

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  Apple Music introduces redesigned replay experience, reveals top songs of 2022

  Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 19/12/2022

  » This has been an exciting year in music with online streamers being exposed to new sounds, languages and genres, on Apple Music. Year-end charts show how Apple Music listeners are influential in making the year a memorable one. —for individuals and the community.

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  Un-pho-gettable

  Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 21/01/2022

  » The pandemic hasn't slowed the spirit of entrepreneurs, especially in the food business despite the odds.

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  The sunny side of life

  Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 15/01/2021

  » Sundance Lounge at Seenspace is not really the new kid on the block, having undergone a few transformations. Though the latest looks like it will stay a while.

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