Archive for December, 2009
New Year’s Eve, Mandarin Oriental Hotel – Bangkok
Sunday, December 13th, 2009Blue Velvet, Music, Drinks & Dining – Bangkok
Thursday, December 10th, 2009
Blue Velvet
105/2 Thonglor Soi 5, Sukhumvit 55 Road
Tel. 02 392 1769
Fax. 02 392 1770
email: bluevelvet.thonglor@gmail.com
dressy casual
Credit Cards: Yes
Prices: Moderate-Expensive
A new venue has opened about 25 meters down Soi 5 from Soi Thonglor, serving, a light menu for dinner, drinks and music.
The entrance complete with moat and draw bridge primes you for the interior decor mimicking an ersatz castle 
Above & below: A myriad of light globes mostly off with only a few lighted to give some sparkle is one of the decorative attractions in an otherwise dungeon-like atmosphere
Tamaru-Ya Honten, Japanese Style BBQ – Bangkok
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
Server Grating Fresh Wasabi (horseradish) a Specialty at Tamaru Ya Honten
Tamaru Ya Honten
Japanese Style BBQ
Isetan 6th Floor
4/1-4/2 Central World, Rajadamri Road
Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Tel. 02 255 9713
Fax. 02 255 9733
Opening Hours: 11am – 11pm
Credit Cards: Yes (after December)
Prices: Moderate
The specialty of their company in Japan is dealing in and providing fresh wasabi root (horseradish), so of course, they are featuring it in their first restaurant operation. The beef that they offer in various cuts has a very high fat content including even the tongue. This may appeal to some that like very oily meat although, other persons that are more health conscious might not be as happy.
Grilled Jo Kalbi at Tamaru Ya
Tongue Ready to be Grilled
Jo Kalbi Beef
Mexican Buffet Every Monday at Coyote Sukhumvit Road – Bangkok
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
The “Diamond of Alba” has Returned White Truffles at Beccofino – Bangkok
Saturday, December 5th, 2009
Poderi Luigi Einaudi Wine Dinner at Niu’s – Bangkok
Saturday, December 5th, 2009
From left: Matteo Sardagna, Luigi Einaudi, (Estate Proprietor). Marco Cammarata, Niu’s
Risotto of Jerusalem Artichokes and Pink Peppercorns
An absolute “winning” dish not only innovative but delicious.
Ravioli of Fontina Mushrooms, Asparagus, Marinated Egg Yolk, Fresh White Truffle
The marinated egg yolk is hidden under the ravioli and I can attest to it being there and also to its “goodness”.
The Chef and the Winemaker flanked by the owners of GDS Co. Ltd
Christmas at the Mandarin Oriental 2009 – Bangkok
Friday, December 4th, 2009
Garçon de la Vigne – Hiroo, Tokyo
Friday, December 4th, 2009
Hiroo 5-7-11, Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo
Tel. 3445-6626
www.le-garcon.jp
Opening Hours: Noon-2pm, 6pm-2am, Closed Sunday
Credit Cards: Yes
Prices: Inexpensive – Moderate
Garçon de la Vigne is a small French restaurant and Wine Bar with emphasis on the regions of Burgundy including Beaujolais and some selections from the Loire Valley with many choices of “biological” wines (chemical free). There are prix-fixe lunches at very reasonable prices ranging from ¥1200-¥2800. Wine Bottle prices start at ¥4,900. The owner is a sommelier who worked in France in an organic vineyard. He is very “organic” oriented, even going as far as purchasing only organic produce, that is bought on a contract basis from small growers from the countryside.
Sala Rim Naam, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Thai Cuisine – Bangkok
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
Sala Rim Naam, Thai Cuisine
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Reservations: +(2) 659-9000 ext 7330
