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Dragged by the heals
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 17/03/2017
» We did it. We've gone where no other BKK lifestyle publication has gone before for a story. We went drag. Nope, we didn't just stand on the sidelines, ask questions and admire. We went in, literally, as far as you can go, and experienced it first-hand for ourselves. And who else would we entrust with all the hair glue, glitter and lip-overlining other than the one and only leading Thai drag diva extraordinaire Pangina Heals.
It's not all about the pancakes
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 10/02/2017
» <b>The setting</b>: Get used to knowing what Siam Paragon's North Zone refers to because that's where many new and exciting restaurants have been popping up, one of them of course being the famous Clinton Street Baking Company. The Bangkok branch may not be located in ideal surroundings, compared to the original standalone in Lower East Side New York, but efforts to emulate the vibes as close as possible are commendable. The diner is open before the mall, at 8am, same as the New York one. There's direct access via the cobblestone road between Siam Kempinski and Siam Paragon, so you can avoid stepping foot in the mall altogether. The red diner couches are there and so is the iconic red ridged storefront. Even the table setting, complete with a bottle of Tabasco, seems to be doing something purposely to make us feel nostalgic for US diners.
Wine Me Dine Me Indeed
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 13/01/2017
» <B>The Setting: </B>Cantina Wine Bar & Italian Kitchen graces Ari with its first trattoria, a restaurant serving up true Italian comforts. Managed by Soho Hospitality, the group that has also brought us Havana Social, Charcoal and Above Eleven, it's no wonder the interior of this cozy and casual little Italian spot is so on point. Candle-lit for its evening opening hours, the best date seats are near the windows or against the rustic brick walls. Winos, however, will demand for the tables at the base of the glorious wine cellar in the middle of the restaurant. To reach the top of this bottle library, you'd have to climb the wooden ladder perched against it, or swing from the chandelier from the second floor. We recommend neither. You should just ask the staff, unless the owner of the establishment Matthew Milotich is already grabbing you some of the good stuff. But no matter where you sit in this intimate setting, you've got a view of the wine and of chefs hustling behind the counter. Pizza chefs work in calmer situations up at a baking station on a more private second floor.
Pink drinks and sunny dishes
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 16/12/2016
» <b>The setting</b>Palm fronds, good music, and a pink neon sign mark this little open-air oasis in Charoen Krung's industrial Soi 28. Little Market is what happens when the creative minds and laid back personalities of Ce La Vie's former executive chef Chet Adkins, photographer Jason Lang and Speedy Grandma's Thomas Menard join forces. What was once a drab single-room stall has been transformed into a colourful diner with a personality ten times the size of its dimensions. There is so much to describe, from the crazy hand-painted walls and the checkerboard floors to the hot pink bar stools, oversized hanging lightbulbs and a really old school pinball "machine" just sitting there in the back. But even with eyes closed, there's the glorious sounds of Bowie and The Beatles pulling you in.
Holiday makeup haul
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 16/12/2016
» If you're a human being who takes good care of herself or you know one who's deserving of some love this season, here are a few holiday specials in beauty and makeup that'll surely put a smile on that beautiful face.
A secret superstar
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 18/11/2016
» <b>The setting</b>: A year after its settlement, Sathorn 10's Cuban-themed cocktail bar, Revolucion Cocktail, is well-charted by Bangkok's bar hoppers and lifestyle enthusiasts. Yet, many haven't seemed to noticed the bar's upstair development. Opened in June of this year, Clandestino Cantina -- aptly named -- sits right atop Revolucion Cocktail, extending the bar's lively Latin culture into a proper sit-down setting. A charming tiled foyer takes you up to the sophisticated yet spunky dining space where fine wooden tables and a cultivated open kitchen meet corrugated metal and vibrant graffiti. Non-white cloth napkins and festive water glasses prepare you for the fancy yet relaxed dining experience you're about to enjoy.
Classy delights
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 18/11/2016
» Hitting up Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok's diverse dining opportunities
August All Year Round
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 21/10/2016
» <b>The setting:</b> A healthy new diner has opened up inside Chidlom's blinding red community mall. Located on Mercury Ville's third floor, August Organic Eatery occupies a corner spot facing Ploenchit Road, which entitles it to a capacious dining space and stunning view of -- Central Chidlom. The entrance is a little cramped, covered in distracting credit card promotion signs during our visit, but past that, the atmosphere made it convincing to stay. White walls are tattooed with hand-painted murals of veggies and also accessorised with bronze-lettered statements. From high tables to plush blue sofas, the choices of seating are as bountiful as the eight month and accommodating enough for a bustling weekday's crowd.
On-the-go greatness
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 23/09/2016
» If you can't live life with a bare face, you'll know that any beauty queen needs two sets of makeup at any given time: one extensive collection permanently mounted on the vanity and the spark-note version that can fit inside a cute little makeup purse. But how to condense your routine into something so small? We've got a few hot items that can help reduce the struggle for both storage and application for makeup-on-the-go.
Morimoto by Morimoto
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 23/09/2016
» <b>The Setting</b>: This place needs no introduction. Morimoto is one of the most hyped new restaurants to come to town this year, coinciding its grand opening with that of its equally anticipated vicinity, MahaNakhon. For those not yet familiar with the Morimoto brand, this contemporary dining franchise comes to us from Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, who is known for bridging Japanese culinary traditions with a progressive, international vision.