Archive for September 5th, 2011

Escoffier Epicurean Dinner, 24 Sept. 2011, at Sir Elly’s, The Peninsula – Shanghai

Monday, September 5th, 2011

Escoffier 2

Kartika Sukarno’s Caning Case For Drinking Beer in Public 2009 – Malaysia

Monday, September 5th, 2011

Dewi Sukarno

Tavern Tipples . . . In 2009, sometimes model, Kartika Sari Dewi Sukarno was sentenced to caning in Malaysia for drinking beer in public. Women are increasingly being caned under Sharia law in Malaysia, although in this particular case, due to international publicity and the fact that she is the daughter of the former President of Indonesia, Islamic authorities eventually reduced the sentence to community service.  Her mother is Dewi Sukarno (image above) a former Japanese bar hostess (whose real name was Naoko Nemoto) and third wife of President Sukarno. Link to full story

Food & Hotel Show 2011, Paragon Hall – Bangkok

Monday, September 5th, 2011

Food & Hotel 2011

Belwood Bakeries, Brentwood, Beverly Hills, Studio City – Los Angeles

Monday, September 5th, 2011

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Belwood Bakery
11625 Barrington Court
Los Angeles CA 90049
Tel. 310-471-6855
Brentwood

Belwood Bakery Beverly Hills
246 N. Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Belwood Bakery
12634 Ventura Blvd.
818-755-8853
Studio City
Brentwood was Belwood’s 1st location after the Bel-Air Country Market near Moraga Drive. Founded by a Vietnamese family, the two brothers were taught their bakery skills in Paris.Their croissants are marvelous as is everything else they serve including an excellent cold chocolate drink. Service is speedy and efficient. These bakeries are a must to visit while in Los Angeles.

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