Archive for the ‘Bangkok’ Category
Coyote Sukhumvit, Celebrate Mexican Independence Day – Bangkok
Monday, September 13th, 2010Shock 39 Club – Bangkok
Saturday, September 11th, 2010
SHOCK 39 Nightclub
Critical Info: Tel.02-652 7896 • Petchaburi Rd. 39 • Accepted: MasterCard, Visa
Shock at Phetchaburi 39, Bangkok, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Email: info@shock39.com
Parking Available: Yes
Music : House, R&B, Hip Hop, Soul, Reggea
SHOCK: Bangkok’s compelling, brilliant NEW Clubbing Must-See. A nightclub with rooms filled with the sound of undulating music, where each night is another crazy fun affair . . . an amazing experience with a rotation of Bangkok’s best DJs who have turned up from all over the world. I must add, that a great percentage of the seething crowd is made up of single ladies. Open till Very, Very Late or Early! (depending on how you look at it) Have Fun!
Australian Football League Grand Final 2010 – Bangkok
Saturday, September 11th, 2010
Australian Football Final 2010, Saturday 25th September, Live Coverage on Big Screen, starts at 9am Bangkok time.
Beccofino Thonglor, August Newsletter – Bangkok
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
Oyshimbo Japanese Restaurant – Bangkok
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010440/7-8 Sukhumvit 55 (Thonglor), Klongton Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110, Tel. 02-7147563
The owner, Masahiko Isomura is a very accommodating man and the well-worn Japanese restaurant has a mainly Japanese clientele. There is a small counter bar where you may dine and watch Mr. Isomura turn yakatori skewers on the barbeque, or sit at the low tables with a well for your legs on the ground floor. On the first floor up a flight of stairs, there are traditional Japanese Tatami rooms. It is very authentic.
Okonomiyaki
Although a brief, but good selection of shochu is available by the glass or by bottle, you will be happy to see large pours by the glass.
Foie Gras Cupcakes by SPARKLES at Be Your Guest, September 9, 2010 – Bangkok
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
Why not Foie Gras…
Sometimes, having a simple and good idea leads to amazing creations… That is how Sophie of Sparkles, the famous Bangkok cupcakery as recommended by Be your Guest, has created the Foie Gras Cupcake. It’s an incredible association of good ingredients: a chocolate espresso genoise topped with a frothy butter cream of duck foie gras with pinches of black pepper, sea salt and chili. At the first bite, taste of chocolate and espresso comes into your mouth. Followed by, an emphasis of foie gras flavor, Sea salt and pepper, a savory balance of salty and sweet. It’s named Desired Red Diamond because it’s exclusive and hard to find… (They are not available at the store except by Special Order Only)
Foie Gras and Wine
Always searching for creative ideas and the best products, Be Your Guest, a service company with expertise in gastronomy, event planning and gourmet catering is so amazed by the combination that it decided that Foie Gras Cupcakes will be the flagship of its next event on September 9, 2010: A wine tasting organized for l’Accueil Francophone de Bangkok (AFB).
The event will take place at the Be your Guest Villa, the Be your Guest’s boutique private restaurant and venue dedicated to Gastronomy, Art of Living and Decoration. At this occasion you will taste a fine selection of boutique wines as well as quality products from our partner Siam Gourmet Paradox.
About Sparkles…
Sparkles is a gourmet cupcakery styled and created by a Thai-American named Sophie who has been associated with many renowned celebrity chefs from around the world.
• Sparkles is not just a cupcakery but a sweet lifestyle. Our style is chic, elegant and classic, with each cake having its own unique style, design and taste. The “Sweet Gems”, is the collection of over 45+ cupcakes that are named after gemstones.
• At Sparkles, health, quality and taste are never compromised. Made from scratch with fine ingredients including fresh dairy products, natural or unbleached sugar and Madagascar vanilla. Never using preservatives, artificial flavors, corn syrup, margarine, shortening or palm oil. No trans fats in our products.
About Be your Guest…
Be your Guest is a luxury catering and chef at home company specialized in prestigious events founded by 2 passionate professionals. Be your Guest organizes private or corporate events and provides gourmet catering services. Each event is centered on Gastronomy, Wine and Champagne and Art de Vivre (Art of good Living).
Products:
To complete its ‘à la carte’ event organization offers, Be your Guest offers a wide range of products and solutions: chef at home, buffet and cocktail party, working breakfast, lunch or brunch, gourmet dinner, BBQ party and take away food.
The Be your Guest Villa is a new concept of residence in Bangkok where Gastronomy and Decoration meet. A 600 sq meter stylish Mediterranean villa nestled in a luxurious garden with terraces and private swimming pool. The ‘Be your Guest Villa’ is an amazing venue for all events, it has a private boutique gourmet restaurant for dinner, and a café providing many different cuisines during the daytime as well as having an attractive 3 bedroom guesthouse.
Sophie at Sparkles:
Tel: 0811 363 367
Email: sparkles.sweetlife@gmail.com
Frederic at Be your Guest:
Tel : 0860 238 965
Email : finsisienmay@beyourguest.asia
www.beyourguest.asia
www.villabeyourguest.asia
Food & Hotel Exhibition, Thailand 2010 – Bangkok
Monday, August 16th, 2010
With renewed optimism in Thailand’s hospitality sector, Food and Hotel Thailand 2010 (FHT 2010) is gathering pace for its coming show from 15 to 18 September at Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon, Thailand. This year’s event is set as platform for new innovations, new business, new trends and new technology essential for in the hospitality industry in Thailand and the region.
FHTis established as Thailand’s leading international food and hotel trade show, and has been setting new records every year since its inception. Last year more than 750 brands from 32 nations took part, with 24,126 trade visitors registered. They included all of the key food and drink importers and distributors, retailers, hotel and restaurant buyers, as well as manufacturers and wholesalers.
FHT2010is once again destined to be Asia’s premier trade fair. Currently confirmed is an official participation by over 750 companies and brands from around the world, including Nestle, US Poultry, California Wine, Ocean Glass, Royal Porcelain, Bon Café’ Coffee, Electrolux, BVZ Fabrics, Micros Fidelio, Chubb, HIS Softbrand, among others. Confirmed trade visitors now include food and drink importers and distributors, retailers, hotel and restaurant buyers, as well as manufacturers and wholesalers.
The 18th edition of FHT is expected to draw more than 25,000 visitors from 55 countries, especially those from the Indo-China region. It will cover 12,000 square metres, and once again the show will feature special sections devoted to Halal Food, national groups, the fastest-growing parts of the Thai food and hospitality scene, in addition to bakeries, snacks, seasonings, wines, beverages, glassware and ceramics, kitchenware, etc.
This year’s highlight is the fair’s co-location with Hospitality & Retail Technology Asia 2010, where relevant solutions ranging from point of sales systems, loyalty management software, in-room entertainment and reservations technology to electronic retail, data collection, cash handling systems and in-store display equipment, are also on display.
Despite the fact that the country’s hospitality sector is affected by the recent political changes, Thailand remains on top of the world’s favorite travel destinations, thanks to its unique position as a regional tourism and business hub. Developments and new investments are still continuing throughout Bangkok and other parts of the country such as Phuket, Chiang Mai and the Gulf of Thailand, foreign direct investment still continues. As a result, renewed demand for luxury food and beverage product, hotel and restaurant equipment, and advanced IT solutions, are growing as businesses need to stay competitive and prepare for coming high-season demand surge.
PRETENTIOUS: Chef Hervé Frerard – Bangkok
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
VIDEO LINK PRETENTIOUS Hervé Frerard
French finesse: HERVE FRERARD from LE BEAULIEU
Le Beaulieu by Chef Hervé Frerard is one of the top French restaurants in Bangkok. Frankly, it’s THE French Restaurant in the bustling capital of Thailand.
Chef Hervé is not only passionate about food (it’s his religion), but also about good wines and champagne. Our team had an exclusive interview with the gracious culinary mastermind. Hervé carries the beauty of the Provence in his heart. His cuisine is a unique blend of the best Thai produce combined with the most delicate and sophisticated ingredients of French cuisine. A perfect East meets West at its finest. A culinary orgasm!
Chef Hervé loves to share his inborn talents and shares his knowledge by informing people in various ways. That’s why he is sharing his passion for fine dining by writing a book, which will be released this 3rd of September. This will be published in 3 different languages: French, English and Thai.
Actually one interview is not enough, that’s why we are pleased to inform you that Chef Hervé will be one of our latest contributing masters in the field of gastronomy here in Pretentious.
Chef Hervé, welcome to Pretentious… Santé!
Le Beaulieu Restaurant,
Sofitel Residence,
50 Soi 19 Sukhumvit Road,
Bangkok, 10110,
info@le-beaulieu.com
Fonty’s Pool Wine Dinner, La Tavola Restaurant, Renaissance Hotel – Bangkok
Saturday, August 7th, 2010Fonty’s Pool wines presented by Wine Connection, Tel. 66 2 234 0388, with special thanks to Darawadee Prom-in (Tie)
Fonty’s Pool Winery
Cellar door opening 10am-4:30pm daily
Contact: info@fontyspoolwines.com.au
Website: www.fontyspoolwines.com.au
Winery address: Seven Day Road, Manjimup
P.O. Box 465, Manjimup WA 6258
Tel. +61 8 9777 0777
Fax +61 8 9777 0788
Following is a listing from James Halliday Australian Wine Companion of some of Fonty’s Pool current wines from:
Fonty’s Pool has again been awarded 5 Red Stars from James Halliday
5 Red Stars is recognition for having a long track record of excellence
“Truly the best of the best a 5‐Star winery”
Single Vineyard Pemberton Chardonnay 2008 Bright straw‐green; a chardonnay with the precision of a Swiss watch, a highly fragrant bouquet ranging through citrus and white flesh stone fruit, the palate picking up those flavours, then adding a fine veneer of oak and a mineral backbone to the package. Screwcap. 13% alc. Rating 96 Drink 2017 $22 Date Tasted Feb 10
Lucia Limited Release Pemberton Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2008 Bright quartz‐green a 50/50 blend with some oak infusion; a totally brilliant winemaking exercise, the wine building lemony flavour progressively through the length of the palate and aftertaste in the manner of a great Burgundy. Screwcap. 12% alc. Rating 95 Drink 2012 $22 Date Tasted Feb 10
Single Vineyard Pemberton Pinot Noir 2009 Light crimson; fragrant red cherry and spice aromas, then a relatively light‐bodied savoury/spicy/cherry palate that has excellent texture, structure and, above all, length. Screwcap. 13% alc. Rating 94 Drink 2015 $19.80 Date Tasted Feb 10
Single Vineyard Pemberton Chardonnay 2007 Classic cool‐grown chardonnay with a racy mix of grapefruit, mineral and stone fruit, oak somewhere in the mix, although never obvious. Screwcap. 13.5% alc. Rating 94 Drink 2017 $22 Date Tasted Sep 09
Single Vineyard Pemberton Merlot 2008 Varietal character is first, second and last in defining the wine, fusing cassis, spice and a touch of black olive into a seamless and very well balanced palate. Screwcap. 13.5% alc. Rating 92 Drink 2014 $22 Date Tasted Sep 09
Single Vineyard Pemberton Cabernet Merlot 2008 This is a convincing cool region blend, with attractive cassis/blackcurrant flavours offset by fine, savoury tannins. A case of less is more. Screwcap. 13.5% alc. Rating 91 Drink 2016 $17 Date Tasted Sep 09
Single Vineyard Pemberton Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2009 Interesting wine; while the flavours are in the grass/citrus spectrum, the palate has more weight than many of this vintage, and a touch of tropical fruit; lees contact? Screwcap. 12% alc. Rating 90 Drink 2012 $19.80 Date Tasted Sep 09
Puddle Jumper Pemberton Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2009 There’s lots of activity on the label, and lots of activity in the glass too; ripe tropical fruit is offset by touches of grass and herb great for a casual glass or two. Screwcap. 12.4% alc. Rating 89 Drink 2012 $15 Date Tasted Feb 10
Puddle Jumper Pemberton Merlot Shiraz Malbec 2008 Bright hue; a light‐ to medium‐bodied wine with an array of plum and fruit cake flavours, fine tannins and a touch of oak; no need for cerebral effort. Screwcap. 14% alc. Rating 88 Drink 2013 $15 Date Tasted Feb 10
Lucia Pemberton Sparkling Brut Chardonnay 2008 Well balanced and fresh, with plenty of citrussy fruit; not complex. Cork. 13% alc. Rating 87 Drink 2012 $26 Date Tasted Feb 10
Paul McArdle, CEO, Fonty’s Pool Winery. Paul’s long involvement in the wine industry has been varied:
He has been a lecturer for the West Australian Wine Education Centre, focusing on the specialty international wine courses. He also provides specialist international wine education for the sales staff at ‘Negociants Australia’ (National wine distribution company).
Paul is the consultant wine buyer and staff educator for the award winning ‘Must’ wine bar in Perth (since 2004). He writes a quarterly wine article for Box magazine and is a wine panel judge for Scoop magazine. In addition, he earned a “Master of Wine” degree from the demanding UK based tasting exam in 2003. Mr McArdle is currently the CEO of Fonty’s Pool winery in Pemberton, WA.
La Tavola Restaurant, Renaissance Ratchaprasong Hotel, Bangkok
Above: a couple of Chef Fabio Polidori unique creations for the four course dinner.
I am usually not a big fan of Australian wines as the bottles I have sampled, over the years, were overall too heavy and some contained as much as 14 – 15% alcohol. Fonty’s Pool “cool climate” wines were a very pleasant surprise, displaying a great deal of finesse and elegance with most of the wines weighing in at a pleasant 12 – 13.5%. Especially good were the Sauvignon Blanc/Semillion and a delightful Pinot Noir.
Rossini’s, Pighin Wine Dinner, Sukhumvit Sheraton Grande Hotel – Bangkok
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
Michelin-starred Chef Alfredo Russo Returns
July 31st – August 8st
Enjoy an unforgettable dining experience at Rossini’s with Michelin-starred chef and creative culinary genius, Chef Alfredo Russo. A master of the ‘New Italian Style’, his prestigious restaurant, ll Dolve Stil Novo is regarded as one of the finest dining experience in Italy.
Join the innovative young chef when he serves his distinctive cuisine at Rossini’s and don’t miss his inspiring wine dinner on August 6th.
Pighin Wine Dinner
August 6th from 19.00 hours
The two extraordinarily gifted chef’s exquisite six-course menu will be complimented by an outstanding selection of labels from the respected Pighin Winery. The renowned winery is acclaimed producing reds, rosés and whites of distinction at its Risano and Caprivo vineyards.
Diners will enjoy exceptional dishes such scallop with julienne zucchini and green apple cream, risotto with foie gras and fried artichokes, and Cabernet braised veal cheek with polenta. Engaging wines to compliment the outstanding cuisine include Chardonnay Friuli Grave DOC 2008 and Cabernet Sauvignon del Friuli Grave D.O.C. 2006.
The Pighin Wine Dinner at Rossini’s is Baht 3,600 per person.
20% discount for Starwood Privilege Thailand members
For further information or reservations, please call 02 6498364 or email Thawath.Sarakong@luxurycollection.com
The price is subject to 10% service charge and 7% government tax
Michelin-starred Chef Alfredo Russo Returns
July 31st – August 8th
Enjoy an unforgettable dining experience at Rossini’s with Michelin-starred chef and creative culinary genius, Chef Alfredo Russo. A master of the ‘New Italian Style’, his prestigious restaurant, ll Dolve Stil Novo is regarded as one of the finest dining experience in Italy.
Join the innovative young chef when he serves his distinctive cuisine at Rossini’s and don’t miss his inspiring wine dinner on August 6th.
Pighin Wine Dinner – August 6th from 19.00 hours
The two extraordinarily gifted chef’s exquisite six-course menu will be complimented by an outstanding selection of labels from the respected Pighin Winery. The renowned winery is acclaimed producing reds, rosés and whites of distinction at its Risano and Caprivo vineyards.
Diners will enjoy exceptional dishes such scallop with julienne zucchini and green apple cream, risotto with foie gras and fried artichokes, and Cabernet braised veal cheek with polenta. Engaging wines to compliment the outstanding cuisine include Chardonnay Friuli Grave DOC 2008 and Cabernet Sauvignon del Friuli Grave D.O.C. 2006.
The Pighin Wine Dinner at Rossini’s is Baht 3,600 per person, 20% discount for Starwood Privilege Thailand members. For further information or reservations, please call 02 6498364 or email Thawath.Sarakong@luxurycollection.com
The price is subject to 10% service charge and 7% government tax
