Archive for December, 2010

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Wine Connection – Bangkok

Saturday, December 25th, 2010

Wine Connection Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Kingdom Breweries, Cambodia – Phnom Penh

Friday, December 24th, 2010

Kingdom 3

Best Holiday Wishes From Herve & Marc, Le Beaulieu – Bangkok

Thursday, December 23rd, 2010

BestWishesfromLeBeaulieu

Armand’s, The Ribeye Bistro – Phnom Penh

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

Armand's

Armand’s
No 33, Street 108
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Reservations Recommended
Tel. 015 548 966
Closed Mondays
Open at 5pm
Armand is a good host, and absolutely runs the show at this small French bistro in the center of Phnom Penh. He is an accomplished Maitre d’hotel and does an excellent and professional job of cooking to order tableside. Booking in advance is a must in this place with just a few tables and a good sized bar.Armand’s

Armand’s
No 33, Street 108
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Reservations Recommended
Tel. 015 548 966
Closed Mondays
Open at 5pm

Armand is a good host, and absolutely runs the show at this small French bistro in the center of Phnom Penh. He is an accomplished maître d’hôtel and does an excellent and professional job of cooking to order table-side, the steak au poivre with fresh green peppercorns was especially good. Booking in advance is a must for this place as it has just a few tables although, the bar is large enough to wait for an opening.

Flaming the sauce

Armand

Brownstone Restaurant, Fort Worth, Texas – USA

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010

Casey Thompson

Shinsei alum and Top Chef favorite Casey Thomson is burning a trail back to D-FW, having been named executive chef at the upcoming Brownstone restaurant in Fort Worth. Located in the glitzy new West 7th development, the eatery has been open since last summer. Here’s more from the news release:

THE FOOD

Inspired by traditional family-style recipes and time-honored techniques, Chef Thompson’s menu captures the essence of the south’s unique culinary flair with dishes comprised of the freshest regional ingredients ranging from familiar and classic to modern interpretations. As Chef Thompson notes, “it’s the food you grew up loving”.

Brownstone’s menu is comprised of small plates for sharing as well as heavier faire and a selection of sides that utilize organic and locally farmed produce and meats whenever possible. The small plates selection features southern-style specialties that include Grandmother’s Biscuit Pan made-to-order from a wood-burning oven served with fruit preserves and venison sausage; Pork and Peppers made with blistered baby bells, ricotta, slab bacon, Texas honey and jalapeno oil; a selection of fire-baked Chicken Pot Pies; and Texas BBQ Smoked Pork “Rib-lets” served with rib candy and house-made sauce.

Diners wanting heartier options will enjoy dishes such as Buffalo Skillet Steak served with rosemary-thyme roasted mushrooms and creamed spinach and Tart Cherry and Wine Braised Pork slow cooked and falling apart over spoonbread.

Patrons can also select from a plethora of sides that include pickled vegetable jars; waffle fries and mayonnaise; and slow cooked heirloom pinto beans and bread.
THE DRINKS

Brownstone will offer a wide variety of culinary-inspired specialty cocktails and martinis made with fresh local produce, purees and herbs with ingredients ranging from agave nectar to tarragon and thyme, and local peppers and spices. Playing off Chef Thompson’s southern-inspired cuisine, Brownstone’s drink menu will offer modern versions of classic American cocktails as well as custom creations with a special twist.

Brownstone’s wine list will consist of a broad range of moderately priced eclectic wines with local and global selections offering both new world styles with old world favorites.

Brownstone Ft. Worth (image credit: escapehatch.com)

“Best Bars in the World”: There are Many Lists – International

Sunday, December 19th, 2010

Connaught Bar (image credit: Connaught)Connaught Bar, Connaught Hotel, Mayfair, London

There are many lists: “Best Bar in the World”, “Best Bars in America”, “Best Bars in This or That City” and following are links to a few of the best of these lists.

http://www.esquire.com/bestbars/complete-list/

http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/where-to-go-next-best-bars-in-the-world

http://www.worlds-luxury-guide.com/Food-Beverage/Bars-Clubs/Best-Bars-World/Best-Bars-World

Holiday Festivities at Bangkok Marriot Resort & Spa – Bangkok

Saturday, December 18th, 2010

Bangkok Marriot Resort & SpaJoin the Marriott for Their Holiday Festivities 2010

Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa |
On the Chaophraya River | 257 Charoennakorn Road, Bangkok 10600, Thailand |
t: (66) 2 476 0022 ext. 1400 | f: (66) 2 476 1120 |

Le Beaulieu, Best French Restaurant Award, CNNGo 2010 – Bangkok

Friday, December 17th, 2010

CNNGO3: Best French Restaurant Le Beaulieu, Bangkok

Raffles Hotel, New Year’s Eve Gala Ball – Singapore

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

Raffles

New Year’s Eve Gala Ball
Seven Course Set Dinner Menu
31 December 2010
$650++ p/p including a glass of Champagne

Raffles Hotel Singapore
1 Beach Road
Singapore 189673
Tel: +65 6337 1886
Fax: +65 6339 7650
View Global Reservation Numbers
singapore@raffles.com

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Champagne et Canapés
Croustillant de Tourteaux,  Béluga
Crispy Crab,  Beluga
Amuse Bouche
Civet de Homard
Lobster Civet Sauce
Le Foie Gras en Terrine, Neige de Châtaignes Grillées et Pépites de Truffe Noire du Périgord
Foie Gras Terrine Grilled Chestnuts,  “Périgord” Black Truffles
Risotto au Potiron, à la Cannelle et à la Truffe Blanche d’Alba
Cinnamon Scented Butternut Risotto “Alba” White Truffle
Filet de Turbot Meunière, Cèpes Bouchons Grillés, Jus de l’Arête au Yuzu
Filet of Turbot Meunière, Grilled Cèpes Yuzu Jus
Poitrine de Cannette de Challans Rôtie sur l’Os, au Miel et aux Épices,
Endive Braisée, Kumquat et Jus de Canard
Female Challans Duck Breast Roasted on Bone Honey and Spices
Braised Endive Kumquat,  Duck Jus
Velours Passion Chocolat, Sorbet à la Noix de Coco
Passion Fruit Chocolate Velvet,  Coconut Sorbet
Strates Chocolat, Noisette, Caramel, Glace au Lait d’Épices
Chocolate Hazelnut and Caramel Layered Structure Spices Ice-Cream
New Year’s Eve Gala Ball
Seven Course Set Dinner Menu
31 December 2010

Tapas Cafe, Hua Hin Opens – Hua Hin

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

Exterior

Tapas Cafe Hua Hin Opens!

Tapas Cafe is very excited to announce the opening of their new branch in Hua Hin. This restaurant is at the old Monsoon Restaurant on Naresdamri Rd and is a joint venture with the owners of Monsoon. They are about a 5 minute walk from the Hilton Hotel toward the fishing pier, on the right opposite the many seafood restaurants. Parking is available at the fishing pier.

Tapas Cafe Hua Hin is housed in a 100 year old shophouse in the old centre of town. Downstairs is the bar with an old colonial feel to it, at the back a garden, and upstairs a dining room with some tables on a balcony overlooking the street and sea beyond. Raul, their chef from Madrid, is in Hua Hin cooking and training the local kitchen team.

HuaHinInterior
The area that they are in is fast becoming the main quality dining area in Hua Hin with long-established Mama Mia recently moving to a new location a few doors away. The Tapas Cafe management look forward to seeing you there…

Silom Party Room

The branch on Silom have recently finished fitting out a party room above the main restaurant. There is a mixture of seating and standing/dancing space, suitable for networking events and private, or corporate parties, with a sound system which can be used by a DJ, or can pipe music from your iPod, or from the restaurant below. Above is a pleasant roof garden to relax in under the stars – and smoke, if you want! Please contact Vaughan, the manager, for details: 080 080 6811.