Archive for the ‘Bangkok’ Category
Thanksgiving at Lord Jim’s Restaurant, Mandarin Oriental – Bangkok
Sunday, November 21st, 2010How to Position Carrefour in Thailand: Meld Them Into Big C or Keep Them as They Are? – Bangkok
Thursday, November 18th, 2010How to Position Carrefour in Thailand: Meld Them Into Big C or Keep Them as They Are?
Groupe Casino of France, the largest market chain in France has acquisitioned Carrefour’s 42 outlets in Thailand and it is now similar in size to Tesco Lotus. Carrefour had positioned itself a bit higher than Tesco Lotus, while Big C targeted a lower-priced market than either Carrefour or Tesco Lotus.
It seems simple to me although I am not a marketing manager. There are so many chains competing for the lower-end market as does Carrefour, with only a small segment of their retail outlets offering higher-priced premium cheeses, wines and other quality items in areas where these items are in demand, why not keep the status quo within these stores and let the rest compete as they always have.
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Groupe Casino of France, the oldest and one of the largest market chains in the world, and owner of Big C in Thailand has acquisitioned Carrefour’s 42 outlets in Thailand and it is now similar in size to Tesco Lotus in the Kingdom. Carrefour positioned itself a bit higher than Tesco Lotus, while Big C targeted a lower-priced market than either Carrefour or Tesco Lotus.
It seems simple enough to me, although I am not a hypermarket strategic analyst. There are many chains competing for the lower-end market as does Carrefour, with only a small segment of Carrefour’s retail outlets offering higher-priced premium cheeses, wines and other quality items in areas where these items are in demand, why not keep the status quo within these stores, and let the rest compete as they always have. In other words, many of us, especially the French community, would be upset to see the few premium items that these few stores stock vaporize into another “product for the masses” Big C.
Lake House, Enjoy a Glass of Wine by the Lake – Bangkok
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
Spanish Wine Tasting at Wine Connection, Silom Road Branch – Bangkok
Monday, November 15th, 2010
Seasonal Mushrooms & Piedmont Specialties at Rossini Restaurant – Bangkok
Saturday, November 13th, 2010
Seasonal Mushroom Cuisine & Piedmont Specialties at Rossini’s at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit
From November 15th – 24th , Rossini’s Chef Stefano Merlo offers set and a la carte menus of mushroom dishes and specialties from Italy’s Piedmont region.
Rossini’s will also host a memorable Mushroom & Piedmont Wine Dinner on Friday, November 19th.
A la carte dishes include sautéed porcini, black trumpets, chanterelle mushrooms and polenta taragna, the exquisite maccheroncini with clams and chanterelle mushrooms, and roasted suckling pig with chanterelle and chestnut foam.
The set menu includes salad of fresh finferli mushrooms and Parmesan cheese followed by ravioli filled with morels. Diners will also enjoy Barramundi fillet with asparagus and chanterelles mushrooms, and chestnut pudding with black truffles. The exceptional meal ends with coffee, tea and biscotti.
The set menu of “Seasonal Mushroom Cuisine & Piedmont Specialties” is outstanding value at Baht 2,200* per person and Baht 3,900* for the wine dinner on November 19th.
For more information or reservations, please call 02 6498364 or visit eatdrinkandmore.com/bangkok
Starwood Privilege Thailand members enjoy a 20% discount.
*Price is subject to 10% service charge and 7% government tax.
Vino Di Zanotti in Khao Yai
Thursday, November 11th, 2010
Situated 160 km away from the busy life of Bangkok, Vino di Zanotti has relocated to a tranquil setting in Khao Yai. Surrounded by nature with its own Estate, Vino continues to serve fine Italian food while offering the ultimate Thai countryside experience. Open from Thursday to Sunday, Vino di Zanotti offers a delicious Italian menu while boasting a pizza oven made from the original design of the Acunto family from Napoli to serve Khao Yai’s finest Italian pizzas and fresh bread. To complement the food a selection of superb wines from a number of Italian regions, as well as cigars are available.
A choice of surroundings, from the main dining area and lounge, to the more intimate context of our private room is available for your pleasure. For those wanting to be closer to nature we also offer outdoor seating facing the Vino Estate. The mountain view seating during the winter season offers a cool breeze making it a perfect spot to enjoy an Italian meal or an ‘aperitivo’.With a famous saxophonist, the popular Vino jazz quartet continues to perform cool, classic tunes on Friday and Saturday nights until late as well as Sunday afternoons.
If you are looking for a truly special experience in Khao Yai you have the opportunity to organize an exclusive helicopter flight from Bangkok to Vino’s Estate in just 40 mins, where you will enjoy the exhilaration of flying by helicopter and the pleasure of dinning at Vino di Zanotti. An experience we promise you will never forget!
Vino also offers a Sunday brunch experience with family activities. And if you are looking to celebrate a special event such as a birthday party, a wedding or even a conference meeting, you can do so at Vino di Zanotti in Khao Yai. For more information please contact events@zanottigroup.com
Opening days: Thursday – Sunday (and public holidays)
Loy Kratong at Lake House – Bangkok
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010Loi” means “to float” and a “Kratong” is a raft. Thai people believe that floating a raft on the river is to honor and pay respect to the goddess of water. Make sure that if you launch your raft in a river it is made out of bread, as it will degrade more quickly. Also, floating a raft in the river is to apologize to the “goddess of water” for the bad things we have done to the river during the past year, and they are numerous, as most bodies of water are used as a sewer hereabouts.
Thanksgiving at Four Seasons Hotel – Bangkok
Thursday, November 4th, 2010
Madison Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel serves a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with a special set menu on the evening of Thursday, November 25th. The Chef is preparing dishes that include scallops with quail eggs, Boston lobster ravioli, roasted barramundi, and of course slices of brown and white roasted turkey with all the traditional trimmings and condiments. To finish: a flan of pumpkin with pecan flakes.
Priced at THB 2,600, subject to government tax and service charge.
For reservations, please call (02) 126 8866 ext 1202.
Bangkok International Wine Fair Nov. 25-27, 2010
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
Following is a quote taken from their current PR release:
“Our governments, past and present, have never given a damn about our professionals, especially people in the hotel and restaurant trades, even though we are a key part of the tourist industry that helps to generate more income for the country than better favoured sectors. Our aim is to help transform Thai wine trading, and to promote Thailand as a major regional wine trading centre. Some say that our ambition is too big, and that it will never work – given so much corruption in a country like Thailand, only Singapore can do fine dining and wining on any scale. Nevertheless, we want to give it a try! We believe, if we push hard enough, that we can help Bangkok to become the centre of the Southeast Asian wine trade and the leading culinary city of Asia. Obviously, this would be a huge prize for Thailand as well as all F&B professionals – and we also hope, if we can persuade ministers and officials of the potential benefits, that eventually the wine tax will be lowered”.
The first Bangkok International Wine Fair will take place from 25 to 27 November at the Royal Paragon Hall.
Wild Game from Europe at Chesa Swiss Restaurant – Bangkok
Monday, November 1st, 2010Chesa Swiss Restaurant: 5 Sukhumvit 20, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand +66 2 261 6650
