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Sweet & savoury
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 28/09/2018
» The curiously named Café Thieves and Bar may be a name you've seen around Siam Paragon and in Lat Phrao. Their two locations only serve froyo, but their recently-opened location on Ekkamai 12 has a menu with good variety. Add the fact that the aesthetics of the place is pretty rad and you've got yourself your next IG/hangout destination.
Swing when you're winning
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 28/09/2018
» When a tremendous amount of hype precedes the release of a game -- or anything, really -- people get nervous. Are expectations too high? Is all the excitement for nothing? So when Spider-Man was announced, I reminded myself to be cautious. It seemed that it was on the track though: Insomniac, developers of the game, recognised the responsibility they had (because they had the power, wink wink) to the character and to fans; the early footage of the game was amazing (another wink wink); and last month at the PlayStation Experience Southeast Asia, I was able to play the game for a good 15 minutes and left even more amped up for its release. But now that the game is out, does it live up to the hype? It most definitely does.
Team Thailand
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 12/10/2018
» Us living in Bangkok may be accustomed to complaining about the various things we experience on a daily basis, whether it be heavy traffic, the absence of law-abiding drivers, taxi rejections or the crowded streets and trains. And while these grumblings are founded and you have the right to complain (because we do too), there are things that we should be proud of in the Big Mango and Thailand. As evidenced by this list, plenty of accolades have been lavished to Bangkok or Thailand, and sometimes we have to put aside our jadedness to realise that we're living in a pretty great place. Just recently, Bangkok was named one of the top destinations in the world by Mastercard and was also named "the least unhappy country" by the Bloomberg Misery Index. So this week, we've done what we thought was impossible: we're putting aside the snarkiness and sarcasm -- OK, maybe we're just lessening it a tad -- and listing the awards that have been bestowed upon Thailand. This is just so we learn to do what Eric Idle from Monty Python has been singing all these years: Always look on the bright side of life. That's wishful thinking though, we'll probably be back to our usual sarcastic selves in the next issue.
From NY with love
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 12/10/2018
» Pizzeria Mazzie may not be all big and glam but it's not plain and simple either. Located at Park Lane Ekkamai, the resto is small yet furnished with the likes of an Italian marble countertop for the "bar" where you can watch your pizza being made in full view, as well as Coach leather seats. If you're with friends and family, there are a number of tables for you to get comfortable at, but I strongly suggest sitting at the "bar" where you can converse with owner and chef Jon Spearman while he makes your pizza from scratch before putting it into the Napolitan Acunto oven. He'll frequently be greeted by a number of regulars coming in for dinner or for a takeaway, and he'll say a quick hello to new customers filing in, which really gives the place a homey, welcoming feel. That's something you don't feel at a lot of restaurants these days and it's something that really made me love Pizzeria Mazzie -- and we haven't even gotten to the food yet.
Must love dogs
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 19/10/2018
» The Bodhi Dog Rescue and Shelter in Phuket has been rescuing and treating dogs (and other animals, too) who have been mistreated, shunned and abandoned for six years. Running solely on donations, they've encountered heartbreaking circumstances, which makes us question if we really do treat dogs as "man's best friend". On the other hand, they've also had successful stories like that of a pup named Nor. On their sixth anniversary of Bodhi Dog Rescue and Shelter GURU caught up with Tina Maria, founder and owner.
Cool off
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 26/10/2018
» The rainy season is drawing to a close but in pure Bangkok fashion, that doesn't necessarily mean there's an absence of blistering heat. Though the rain gives us a reprieve, you may still want something to cool you off other than seeking refuge in an air-conditioned mall or 7-Elven. Enter Wán, bringing you a sweet and refreshing treat so you can chill from the Bangkok sun. Literally.
Epic tales & epic scales
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 26/10/2018
» With a huge open world and hours and hours of content, Assassin's Creed Odyssey will keep you occupied for days on end.
Spooktacular
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 26/10/2018
» Halloween isn't a big deal in Thailand. Unlike in the US, we have the good sense of not encouraging our kids to knock on strangers' doors for candy. The downside, of course, is not having any kids to leech candy off of. Despite that, we thought this time of spookiness would be a great opportunity to hear from you, our dear readers, about your frightening (or seemingly frightening) experiences and as always, you didn't disappoint. Here are 13 -- an apt number for this story -- chilling stories from you to get into the Halloween spirit.
Choices, choices, choices
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 02/11/2018
» Japanese restos are not scarce in the Big Mango, but Niku Kappo has a different vibe. Located in The Opus on Thong Lor 10, Niku Kappo isn't overtly Japanese but still has the Japanese aesthetic going on. Inside, there's a Japanese mural painted on a brick wall giving it a rustic yet traditional feel. The woodwork above the kitchen is also familiarly Japanese and the seats are covered with fabric from actual kimonos. Overall, the resto gives off a modern vibe. You can choose to sit outside in the Bangkok air, a viable place to wind down and chill over a beer and a few skewers, or you can choose to dine inside if you want a proper setting... and an air-conditioned room. Plus, you get to watch the chef at work in front of you.
The great outdoors
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 09/11/2018
» If you have felt the crisp, cool Bangkok mornings, then you're probably aware that the cool season is about to kick-off. While we may not have four seasons in Thailand, we definitely have camping season. The slightly lowered temperatures means this is the perfect time to spend a few days in the mountains surrounded by nature instead of skyscrapers. The word "camping" may give rise to a few assumptions -- roughing it out in the wild, having to rely on your wits and limited resources, being out in the open with the possibility of dangerous animals lurking about, sleeping in a tiny cramped tent, and worse of all, having to go to the "toilet" in a hole in the ground. But it's 2018 and there ways to go camping without having to suffer such discomfort.