This month marks the launch of new set menus and signature dishes from six popular restaurants—and it’s all for a good cause as 10% of all proceeds from each will go towards helping underprivileged children. The participating restaurants are Water Library (food paired with cocktails,...
Mar 20 2013 - 12:30pm
...for egg waffles
Master Low Key Food Shop. The owner times each batch to the second and pours the batter evenly and precisely onto each grilling iron. It’s beautiful watching him at work. G/F, 76A Shau Kei Wan Main St. East, Shau Kei Wan
...for Chinese-style desserts
Yee Kee. This...
Mar 15 2013 - 12:00am
Is it hard to import coffee beans?
Yes. Coffee is not easy an product to import. The tax is probably 100% of the cost, and the number of importers is also limited.
What makes a good cup of coffee?
Before the coffee reaches you, it goes through about 40 hands to grow, tend, harvest, process and...
Mar 15 2013 - 12:00am
What’s your favorite region for coffee?
Different soils give you different coffee beans. I like the African region. Places like Kenya offer exciting beans; it’s almost like traveling.
What is third wave coffee culture?
It’s a movement wherein every step in the process of coffee...
Mar 15 2013 - 12:00am
How did you get into doing this?
We’ve been learning about coffee for years. We met a small community of coffee lovers—from farmers to roastmasters—who are happy to work independently and on a smaller scale, and we learned a lot from them. Coffee connects us to others.
How is...
Mar 15 2013 - 12:00am
Shang Palace (Shangri-la Hotel Bangkok, 89 Soi Wat Plu, 02-236-7777) is hosting five Chinese chefs who have been flown in from the soon-to-open Shangri-la Hotel at Qufu, the hometown of Confucius. All of them will be cooking local dishes, inspired by the cuisine of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Some...
Mar 8 2013 - 3:20pm
Bed Supperclub
What’s it like: This space age nightclub, a Bangkok mainstay, is divided into two zones—club and restaurant. Expect regularly rotating shows that often border on performance art. The fact that you’re eating in bed is pretty special, too.
What’s the food:...
Mar 8 2013 - 12:00am
Sukhumvit Soi 39
Sukhumvit Soi 43-47
Sukhumvit Soi 49
Mar 8 2013 - 12:00am
1.) Amore
(SHOP) Made famous by the evening gowns they tailor for Miss Thailand Universe pageants, Amore specializes in glamorous dresses for special events. The founder Pakamon “Khem” Taweesuay does a mix of original creations and homage models.
Open Mon-Sat 10am-...
Mar 8 2013 - 12:00am
22.) Big Knit Café
(EAT) Yes, knitting is still hot! The main draw here is that it’s a great place to knit, providing all the materials you need in its shop, along with some friendly tips, and a cute café to get your knitting done. Big Knit Café has a compact menu of baked pasta...
Mar 8 2013 - 12:00am