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Blue Velvet, Music, Drinks & Dining – Bangkok

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Blue Velvet (image credit:restaurantdiningcritiques.com)

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.Blue Velvet 4 (image credit: restaurantdiningcritiques.com)The entrance complete with moat and draw bridge primes you for the interior decor mimicking an ersatz castle Blue Velvet 6 (image credit:restaurantdiningcritiques.com)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

Blue Velvet 2 (image credit:restaurantdiningcritiques.com)

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Tamaru-Ya Honten, Japanese Style BBQ – Bangkok

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Freshly Grated Wasabi at Tamaru YaServer 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 BeefGrilled Jo Kalbi at Tamaru Ya

TongueTongue Ready to be Grilled

BeefJo Kalbi Beef

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Mexican Buffet Every Monday at Coyote Sukhumvit Road – Bangkok

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Cayote Mexican Buffet

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The “Diamond of Alba” has Returned White Truffles at Beccofino – Bangkok

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

White Truffles from Alba

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Poderi Luigi Einaudi Wine Dinner at Niu’s – Bangkok

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

Dolcetto Dogliani 2008

Einaudi Dinner at Niu's

Einaudi Wine Dinner by GDS

M & MFrom left: Matteo Sardagna, Luigi Einaudi, (Estate Proprietor). Marco Cammarata, Niu’s

Risotto with Jerusalem Artichoke and Pink Peppercorns at Niu's (image credit: restaurantdiningcritiques.com)Risotto of Jerusalem Artichokes and Pink Peppercorns

An absolute “winning” dish not only innovative but delicious.

Ravioli with Jerusalem Artichoke and Pink Peppercorn (image credit: restaurantdiningcritiques.com)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”.

Barolo Einaudi at Niu's, Bangkok (image credit: restaurantdiningcritiques.com)

gds group2The Chef and the Winemaker flanked by the owners of GDS Co. Ltd

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Christmas at the Mandarin Oriental 2009 – Bangkok

Friday, December 4th, 2009

Christmas-Oriental-09(2)Christmas Oriental

Oriental Christmas 2

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Sala Rim Naam, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Thai Cuisine – Bangkok

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Sala-Rim-Naam at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel (image file: Mandarin Oriental Hotel) Sala Rim Naam, Thai Cuisine
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Reservations: +(2) 659-9000 ext 7330

Sala-Rim-Naam

Sala-Rim-Naam at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel (image file credit: Mandarin Oriental)

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G Four Wine Dinner at Sorrento Restaurant – Bangkok

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

(Image File: Courtesy of G Four)G Four Wine Dinner

Wines that accompanied the above menu were:

Prosecco Cuvee’ Torri di Credazzo Extra Dry
Area: Veneto

Winery: Follador Wine: Prosecco Cuvee’ Torridi Credazzo

Vintage: 2008

Grape Variety: Prosecco

Tasting Notes: Bright yellow straw with greenish reflections, very fine and persistent bubbles. Elegant with nuances of apple, peach and rose petals. Supple, full bodied, savoury and fulfilling.

Oreno 2006 (95 points Wine Spectator)
Area: Toscana

Winery: Tenuta Sette Ponti

Wine: Oreno

Vintage: 2006
Wine Profile: Grape Varieties: Merlot, CabernetSauvignon, and
Sangiovese.
Ageing: In French Oak
Tasting Notes: Dark ruby red color tinged with decisive violet tones, expresses on the nose incredible sensations of fullness and complexity with a note of ripe berries that give sensation of chocolate and flashes of balsamic. Oreno is a captivating wine, rich in structure but decisively dynamic, enhanced by the nuances of new oak and an interminable finish. Pairing with full flavored meat, game and roasts. Serving temperature at 8C.

Crognolo 2004 (91 points Wine Spectator)

Area: Toscana

Winery: Tenuta Sette Ponti

Area: Toscana
Winery: Tenuta Sette Ponti
Wine: Crognolo
Vintage: 2004
Wine Profile:
Grape Variety: Prevalently Sangiovese with a
small amount of Merlot.
Ageing: In French oak for 6 months.
Tasting Notes: Intense ruby red color is the prelude to full bouquet of ripe cherry and berries well blended with spicy notes that give class and complexity. Full bodied, well balanced and vibrant on the palate, well rounded tannins and depth. Pairing with full flavored meat, game and roasts.
Serving temperature at 18C.

Chianti Vignadi Pallino 2006 (85 points Wine Spectator)

Area: Toscana
Winery: Tenuta Sette Ponti
Wine: Chianti Vignadi Pallino
Vintage: 2006
Wine Profile:
Grape Variety: Sangiovese
Ageing: Cement 2-3 months.
TastingNotes: Medium toned ruby red while the bouquet unravels fruity fragrances and floral notes. Juicy and easy to drink, always fresh, well balanced and pleasant.
Pairing with Grilled meats. Serving temperature at 18C.

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Fondo Antico, Wine Merchants Co. Ltd., Wine Tasting at Beccofino Restaurant Thonglor – Bangkok

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

Wine Merchants Co. Ltd. TastingWine Tasting & Wine Dinner celebrating the 5th Anniversary of Beccofino Restaurant on Thonglor, Wines for the Event Courtesy of Fondo Antico & Wine Merchants Co. Ltd., Bangkok.

All invited guests enjoyed the wines served at the wine tasting, as well as guests  who booked for the dinner following the tasting, and were able to sample pairings of similar wines with the three course menu for the Special Wine Dinner.
logoWines Tasted at Wine Tasting

GRILLO PARLANTE 2006
IL CORO 2005
SYRAH 2007
IL CANTO 2005

Wines Served at the Special Wine Dinner

GRILLO PARLANTE 2006
NERO D’ AVOLA 2007
BACCADORO 2007

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Naj Exquisite Thai Cuisine – Bangkok

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Naj Thai Restaurant, Bangkok (photo credit: restaurantdiningcritiques.com)Contributed by: Emi Kagawa

Naj Exquisite Thai Cuisine
42 Convent Rd.
(opposite BNH Hospital)
Silom, Bangkok 10500
Tel. 02 632 2811-3
Fax. 02 618 6016
Website: www.najcuisine.com
Opening Hours:
Lunch 11:30am – 2:30pm
Dinner: 5:30pm – 11:30pm
Credit Cards: All Major
Prices: Moderate

Rice at Naj (photo credit: restaurantdiningcritiques.com)Above: Rice served in a traditional basket

Naj Exquisite Thai Cuisine, (their trade name) is situated down a small Soi opposite BNH Hospital on Convent Road. There are three floors, two for dining and on the third floor Classical Thai Entertainment Show from 7:30-9:30 every evening. In the basement they have made  a large wine cellar in what once was an air-raid shelter during WWII having what they claim, is  proper temperature and humidity for storing wine. A Set lunch is very nicely presented at Baht 250 baht ++.

Naj, Bangkok (photo credit: restaurantdingincritiques.com)Above: Entrance foyer

Starter at Naj (photo credit: restaurantdiningcritiques.com)Above: A starter from the set lunch presented beautifully

Fruit at Naj (photo credit: restaurantdiningcritiques.com)Above: Fruit plate on banana leaf

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