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Gobble-Gobble… it’s turkey time!
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 22/11/2019
» While conventional wisdom tells us that Thanksgiving got its start in the 1600s when colonial settlers sat down for a tuck-in with indigenous people, the little-known truth is that T-G wasn’t an official holiday until, in 1863, then-President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed “a day of Thanksgiving and Praise” for the nation’s blessings in the midst of the US Civil War.
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All buff’ed up for brunch at JW Café
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 17/06/2019
» Resplendent in stylish new decor following a full-on makeover, JW Marriott’s JW Café has emerged from a renovation sabbatical with a tastefully refined aesthetic and updated menu that fittingly herald a new era of dining excellence at this long-established lower Sukhumvit Road property.
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The Foods of Thanksgiving
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 18/11/2018
» Though originally held by colonial settlers to express gratitude for not succumbing to starvation for another year, the celebration of Thanksgiving has morphed into a lavish annual food-fest that relies on abundance rather than looming deprivation. Celebrated in various forms starting in the 1600s, 'turkey day' did not become an official holiday until 1863, when then-President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed "a day of Thanksgiving and Praise" for the nation's blessings in the midst of the US Civil War.
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Fine-dining Thai cuisine doesn’t get smoother than this
Holiday Time, Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 11/12/2017
» Imbued with the echoes of 19th-century royal heritage in its design and menu, Smooth Curry is a flavourful journey through Thailand’s rich culinary traditions and regional styles. The restaurant reflects The Plaza Athenee’s classical Thai motif, tempered with a touch of modern panache.
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The ELEMENTS of surprise
Holiday Time, Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 12/12/2017
» Elements Restaurant at The Okura Prestige Bangkok hotel is whipping up a Christmas Dinner set menu feast with a “French cuisine with Japanese influences” theme that seamlessly and delectably mingles these disparate and beloved world cuisines.
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Renaissance Hotels makes its grand entrance in Pattaya
Holiday Time, Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 15/12/2017
» Hospitality operator The Ninesotel Co. has announced the recent opening of Renaissance Pattaya Resort & Spa, a luxury holiday destination located in tranquil Na Jomtien on the country’s eastern coast. The launch of this Marriott International-licensed property marks the brand’s fourth foray into Thailand’s hospitality scene.
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World's most heart-warming Christmas celebrations
Holiday Time, Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 09/12/2016
» While Thailand certainly deserves credit for its impressively tinsel Christmas spirit, these European and U.S. destinations represent the purest modern incarnation, the holiday's many-faceted legacy.
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