Specializing in cooking from Kyushu and Okinawa, the newly opened Katsu on Sukhumvit Soi 53 in Bangkok has seven other branches in Shanghai, China. They offer a few choice Shochu and Sake selections along with the usual bar offerings in clean and crisp recently redesigned surroundings.
Katsu’s bar
A not often to be found seaweed served with a special sauce
Potato cream croquettes
Chicken meatball skewers
Pending a decision by Santa Monica’s City Council Chez Jay might not be around much longer. The owner Jay Fiondella passed away in 2008 and his daughter is running it with former manager Michael Anderson. The vision and rules of operation and construction of the premises expected by the city, leave little leeway for free expression by the operator, who by the way, must privately finance it. It seems to me, it is a tight call as to whether it is worth it under the specific construction and operating rules laid down by the city, for Chez Jay’s to go forward. Keeping consistent with the overall look of the city’s Palisades Garden Walk and “Healthy Foods Initiative” and other restrictions might make it almost impossible.
For more information read this 2009 article
The venerable Beverly Hills Hotel AKA: “The BH Hotel” has turned One Hundred Years Old. The incidents that went on inside the hotel walls, and especially in the bungalows, and most definitely within the lush gardens, will remain an obscured secret. Although, it is fairly common knowledge that Marilyn Monroe filmed “Let’s Make Love” in a couple of the bungalows on the grounds and Howard Hughes retained a permanent bungalow at the hotel until his death.
In honor of celebrating one hundred years of existence, the hotel is offering a few memorable cocktails, however, the price is $100 each plus tax & tip. For a few very, fortunate guests their tabs will be converted to 1912 prices; raise your glasses to that!
For more information: Please visit this link to read an article on the Beverly Hill Hotel Polo Lounge written in 2010.
In countries outside the USA with a cafe culture already highly developed, McDonalds adapts their McCafe brand. In Thailand where I live, that means local menu selections are integrated into the menu. In Brazil, it means Pão De Queijo their famous cheesy bread is featured; in Montreal it is poutine (a mixture of gravy and cheese curds); in France it is an oblong hamburger in a baguette McBaguette with Elemental cheese and may be accompanied by a McBeer; In Italy Mozzarillo Burger Mozarella cheese accompanied by basil and tomato mayonnaise on forcaccia bread; United Arab Emirate branches of Pizza Hut offers a pizza with the edge of the crust stuffed with mini-cheeseburgers and a topping of cheeseburgers, Thousand Island dressing, cheese, lettuce, and tomato. There is nothing I can add after this last abomination from the Emirates, as that is about as unappetizing as it gets, as far as I am concerned.
The domaine’s production has always been miniscule and highly sought after worldwide. To get a hold of a bottle of Raveneau is like a treasure hunt. Once the wines are released,they are snapped up and disappeared from the market.
Similar for our case, once the wines arrived, we sold out.
We chose to keep a few bottles, our intent is to spread the passion for Reveneau and make sure you have a chance to sample them.
Executive Chef Leonardo Concezzi will prepare various dishes to be paired with Domaine Raveneau lineup.
The wines that night will be,
Domaine Raveneau Chablis 2009
Domaine Raveneau Chablis Premier Cru Butteaux 2009
Domaine Raveneau Chablis Grand Cru Blanchot 2009
Champagne Henri Giraud,Hommage à Francois Hemart NV : Top 3 Champagne NV in the world
Caprice de Bastor-Lamontagne 2007, Sauternes
Date :Thursday May 17th, 7pm
Price : 3,200 bht ++
Reservation : Tel. 02 207 7801 or email: fb.bangkok@stregis.com.
We hope to see you there!
Cordially, Wisan Pijitbandan
Terroir Wines SA
Tel +6681 816 4262,Fax +662 422 1941,
http://terroirwines.co.th , http://www.facebook.com/terroirwines
images: Restaurant-Dining Critiques.com
The Catbird Seat – On The Rooftop
At Grass – Corner of Thonglor Soi 12
Restaurant, Cocktail Bar & Wine
Tel. +66(0)2 714 8551 Fax. +66()02 714 8622
website: www.thecatbirdrestaurants.com
email: info@thecatbirdrestaurants.com
The Catbird Seat at the top of Grass on Thonglor is an excellent place to unwind, it offers a delightful terrace that usually has a cooling breeze, and overlooks the trendy scene as Thonglor “wakes up” at night in this famous area of Bangkok. It also has an inside dining room and bar. The cuisine is very distinctive, with a range of dishes that will please the palate. Try the Moroccan Tagine! They offer a broad range of wines by the glass and a wine list with old and new world wines.
Menu
Tartar of deep sea langoustine with gazpacho air and passion fruit
Langhe Bianco 2007, Matteo Correggia
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Hokkaido scallop with parmesan from Reggia and chorizo
Roero Arneis 2010, Matteo Correggia
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Seared Perigord foie gras with celeriac, pumpernickel and black berries
Barbera d’Alba “Marun” 2006, Matteo Correggia
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Wagyu beef cheek with aubergine, pomegranate and purple curry sauce
Barbaresco “Coppa Rossa”2008, Bruno Rocca
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Banana Split
Barbaresco “Rabaja” 2008, Bruno Rocca
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Our selection of Illy coffee and fine teas
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4,900.- Baht
Chef de Cuisine Mirco Keller
Prices are quoted per person in Thai Baht
and not including tax and service charge
Water Library
Chamchuri Square, Unit 217, 2nd Floor
Payathi Road, Pathumwan
Bangkok 10330
T | +66 02 160 5188
F | +66 02 160 5188
E | oliver@waterandwine.net (Oliver Kramny)
Water Library
The Grass Thong Lor 12
Sukhumvit 55
Bangkok 10110
