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Nordic Lights
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 08/02/2019
» Waldorf Astoria's signature restaurant, aptly named Front Room has labelled itself Thai-Nordic. But don't let that mislead your palate as the menu comprises Thai ingredients combined with Nordic cooking techniques.
A quirky world of sweet treats
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 08/02/2019
» While her scones are the talk of the town, she is also renowned for her creative pastries. Chef Penny Jirayuwatana, better known as Penny the Chef, graduated from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), and has more than 20 years' experience in kitchens in America and Europe, including at the award-winning Dominique Ansel Bakery London, the Mandarin Oriental London and Mercer Kitchen by Jean George Vongerichten in New York. Penny has also had the opportunity to cook for Prince Charles at Windsor Palace. Born and raised in Bangkok, she has been back home for the last four years and works as a consultant for bakeries, food factories and airlines, apart from making appearances as a guest judge on Masterchef Thailand and Iron Chef Thailand. Penny has most recently partnered with 137 Pillars Hotel and Suites Bangkok to curate a special Mad Hatter's Afternoon Tea set.
Skip the dairy
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 15/02/2019
» Is there anything greater than mother's love? Yes, and it's taking mother's love a step further. With an infant who is allergic to cow milk and eggs, Pui Voranisarakul decided to go vegan as she was breast feeding. But she missed her desserts and this was the beginning for the plant-based ice cream Soin.
Big city greens
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 22/02/2019
» Bangkok, the urban concrete jungle, and its 'burbs are not known for its green... more for the lack of it. The parks in the city are, at the best of times, the only green relief city slickers have for any respite from the towering spaces. However, with the current pollution looming over the city, it has been difficult to spend much time outside. Fear not! To make sure we make the most of the outdoors once the smog has lifted, Guru has made a list of quaint places, new and old, to make sure you make the best of the sunshine and unadulterated air!
'Indian, but not too Indian'
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 01/03/2019
» Chef Srijith Gopinathan, who runs the Michelin-starred eponymous restaurant at the Taj Campton Place Hotel in San Francisco, once described as "the best bet to take Indian cuisine to the next level internationally", is not a fan of the phrasing.
Women in the kitchen
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 06/03/2019
» In honour of International Women's Day today, some of Thailand's female culinary talent will be part of the Women in Gastronomy (WIG) symposium, being held the Banyan Tree Bangkok.
Celebrating sisterhood
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 08/03/2019
» Festival du feminin is a growing global-awakening sisterhood festival, the 4th edition of which will be held in Bangkok on March 15-16. Founded in Paris, this festival is held in cities all over France and in French-speaking countries (Canada, Belgium, Morocco). It is rapidly expanding internationally (India, US, Colombia, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong) with new projects commencing in Indonesia, Vietnam, Kenya and the Middle East. Festival du feminin is a journey of self-discovery that allows women to feel, access and reconnect with the multiple facets of themselves, breaking away from the rigid expectations of peers, parents, colleagues, partners and society at large. Guru speaks to Sylvie Baradel, the Asia coordinator for Festival du feminin.
The zen experience
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 15/03/2019
» Kyo Roll En Kyoto Lifestyle Cafe 1st floor, 101 The Third PlaceSukhumvit 101/1, BTS Punnawithi Open 10am-10pm Call 02-540-4555 Visit www.kyorollen.com
Singapore dethrones Thailand at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurant Awards
Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 27/03/2019
» The 2019 list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, was announced last night at an awards ceremony at Wynn Palace, Macau. After holding the No.1 spot for four consecutive years, Gaggan in Bangkok moves to No.2, acceding to Odette in Singapore. Chef Julien Royer’s Odette claims the coveted titles of The Best Restaurant in Asia and The Best Restaurant in Singapore.
Asia's culinary stars
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 29/03/2019
» No other restaurant awards are as prestigious as Asia's 50 Best, which brings together the finest restaurants and chefs from across the continent. Eight restaurants from Bangkok made it to this year's list with a few ups and downs. As the seventh edition of the Oscars of Asian gastronomy kicked off at the Wynn Palace in Macau on Tuesday night, it came as a surprise that there was a new No.1 -- Odette in Singapore.