Bangkok Triathlon Club

If you’re seriously considering participating in a major athletic event such as a triathlon (that’s swimming, biking and running rolled into one race), chances are you don’t know anyone else as deranged as you to train with. That’s where the Bangkok Triathlon Club, or “TriNerds”, comes in. And don’t worry if you’ve never done a triathlon before. The group started when a bunch of beginners signed up to do the Laguna Phuket Triathlon in 2004, but found no one to answer their many questions on how to train. Many members are now seasoned Ironmen and Ironwomen, but many are beginning to train for their first triathlon. Some just show up for the running training or swimming training if you have no intention of doing a full triathlon event. Outside of training, regulars meet up for dinner and drinks every few weeks, as coordinated by the organizer.
Join “TriNerds” on Facebook or visit bangkoktriclub.com and sign up to their mailing list for notifications on when and where people are meeting up to bike, run or swim. It’s as simple as that. Additionally, the website offers other resources, such as a list of places where you can train properly, the contact information of trainers and a list of sports doctors.

Q&A: Lookpetch “Beer” Nielson, 33, business development manager

BK: How did you get into this crazy hobby?
Beer: I started out running four years ago. I was always into sports, but I never enjoyed all this training. I actually gave up drinking five years ago so I took up running, and running got boring, so I took up triathlon training.
BK: Did you have any goals?
Beer: Back then I was smoking, too. When I started out, I had no goals. My first goal when I started running was to do a 10K run. Then I said let’s go for a half-marathon, let’s go for a marathon, and I thought, “That wasn’t too bad.”
BK: How did you come to join the TriNerds?
Beer: I’d been going to running events and triathlons, and it’s not a big group of people that show up to the same races, so you start remembering their faces. That’s how I met the organizer.
BK: So how does the group work?
Beer: We have a googlegroup, and people send emails about places and times they will train, to see if anyone’s interested too, like a run on Saturday morning, or going for a long bike ride on Sunday.
BK: Why don’t you train alone?
Beer: Lots of people train alone, but it’s not my thing. You should have fun and talk to other people. For me, the first real challenge is getting out of bed, so it helps to know someone’s expecting you. Some people even call you up if you’re late.
BK: What would you say to someone who was interested in getting involved?
Beer: It’s a nice social network of people who are into training and triathlon stuff. It’s for people who have a similar passion and want to meet new people. It’s also a good forum if you want to sell your old bike, for example—not commercial, just helping friends in a community. Every couple of months, we get together to talk and hang out too.

Queen’s Park Skateboarding Group

If you’ve ever taken a walk around Benjasiri Park in the afternoon, you’ll have probably seen the skateboarders practicing their tricks. They may look like confident and intimidating professionals, but really they’re a diverse and open group of 40-50 regulars, many of whom show up after work several times a week. While this isn’t an official club in the traditional sense with meetings and events, the group is large and meets daily, so it’s a lot easier to fit into your schedule. And if you start now, you may even be able to feature in the skate video they’re currently working on.
You’ll need your own board, of course, but other than that, there are no fees or obligations. Regulars get together at the skating area at the very back of Benjasiri Park (next to Emporium, Sukhumvit Rd.) from 5-9pm every day. Just show up.

Q&A: Janchai Montrelerdrasme,23, freelance videographer

BK: Why did you start coming here?
Janchai: The group has been around for more than 10 years or so. I mean, really skating groups are everywhere. I used to skate near MBK, but since this place is closer to my house, I switched about eight years ago. Because I’m a freelancer, I can do my work when I want, so I come five or six times a week.
BK: What do you like about it?
Janchai: I just love skating, and the feeling of landing a new trick is awesome. It’s not easy: some tricks take months. And it’s unlimited—you can never know it all.
BK: What’s this video you’re working on?
Janchai: Queen’s Park is where we come to skate and learn new tricks, but to skate for real, we go out to different places, like universities, and video ourselves skating at real spots like handrails and staircases. I put together a video of us a couple of years ago, called Loosen. We sold it at Siam and put it online.
BK: What’s the vibe like? Isn’t it just for school kids?
Janchai: There are a lot of young kids, like middle schoolers, but we do have people in their 20s and 30s, who are professionals. I think it’s really friendly and anyone can come and skate. There are lots of international people, so most speak English or Thai. Whenever anyone comes in, everyone says hi or sawadee.
BK: What if you’re a total amateur?
Janchai: The skill level here is pretty high, compared to other places where skaters hang out. But I really suggest coming and just asking people nicely for tips. You’ll learn a lot faster than if you practice at home by yourself. Everyone is nice and open to teaching.
BK: Do you guys hang out after skating?
Janchai: It depends on the group. Queen’s Park is such a big group, so we have our smaller groups that hang out afterwards.

Bangkok Network of Women

They may have women in their name, but the Bangkok Network of Women has never been closed to men. In fact, the inclusion of men will be a major aim for the group in 2011. Initially started in 2003 as an offshoot networking group, it now consists of around 2,600 mostly female professionals from all over Asia and beyond, in fields ranging from marketing to Ayurvedic therapy. The monthly hangouts are diverse and include networking nights, seminars on professional topics, FCCT talks, social nights for charity, garage sales, meditation retreats and more, so there’s something for everyone, even if you aren’t into professional schmoozing.
Regular membership is B1,200 per year. Find out more at www.bnow.org. Aside from special events, BNOW does a luncheon for small business owners the first Thursday of every month (except Jan 2011), held at the Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand. B500 for members.

Q&A Kittima Sethi, 40, freelance writer

BK: How did you become involved with BNOW?
Kittima: I used to do PR and when I sent out press releases to different places, BNOW was the only one to feedback, which was impressive. I met the founder through a mutual friend and we hit it off.
BK: What sorts of BNOW events do you attend?
Kittima: There was one talk about social marketing and how to grow your website. I thought I knew a lot, being in PR, but the speaker was a big eye opener for me. I also attended the retreat early in March called REVA, which combined elements of Ayurveda and meditation.
BK: Who is a good candidate for BNOW membership?
Kittima: Anyone who is interested in connecting with professional women, who would like to grow their business connections. A lot of events have a lot of men attending the events as well. At some events I saw more men than women!  I told the founder she might have to change the name!
BK: What are the business luncheons?
Kittima: It’s not just an exchange of business cards. Everyone gets to speak for a minute about their enterprise and what kinds of professionals
they’re looking to connect with. By the end of the lunch, people go up to each other with helpful tips and contacts.
BK: Would you say BNOW is mostly for expats?
Kittima: There are a lot of expats, yes, and the events are in English, but I think Thai people can definitely benefit if they’re looking to expand their business.
 

Bangkok Women’s Football

If you’re that rare type of Bangkok girl who loved PE class back in high school, chances are there are very few other women who’ll kick a ball around with you—and the men’s leagues are too cliched and too rough. Why not join Bangkok Women’s Soccer? Initially started in 2008, the group has gained a great deal of momentum this year, with weekly meet-ups at the Arsenal Soccer School in Phra Khanong and a more or less consistent group of both Thai and expat professional women, mostly in their 20s and 30s, showing up for a casual game after work. The fields may be Astroturf, but on the bright side, that means you don’t need special soccer boots to play. Any old sneakers will do. That and you do have an open sky overhead. Members are from diverse backgrounds, ages, professions and, best of all, skill levels, so feel free to shriek and curl up if someone kicks the ball at you. The spirit is very non-competitive and the shouting is all of an encouraging sort. Newcomers are welcomed, and both English and Thai are spoken, so don’t worry about showing up alone. Sometimes, dinner and drinks will take place after the game.
The group meets every Thursday at 7pm at Arsenal Academy (17/1 Pridibanomgyong Soi 21, Sukhumvit 71). Find them on Facebook (“Bangkok Women’s Football”) to receive invitations to weekly games and to RSVP. They usually need a headcount to ensure use of a pitch. Membership is free, but expect to pay B120-150 each time to cover the cost of using the pitch. Lockers and a women’s changing room are available, too.

Q&A: Peunjai “Hen” Potepanao, event coordinator

BK: Why did you want to join this group?
Hen: Because it’s hard to find enough ladies to play soccer every week, and these girls are very committed. It’s a good way to keep fit. And it’s a mixed ability group. We don’t care if you are not good. You can just run around after the ball and meet some friends.
BK: Have you made any new friends?
Hen: Yes, and I’ve gotten some of my friends to join. I just asked around after some girls who like to exercise.
BK: Did you come alone your first time?
Hen: Yes. I saw them playing when I worked at Arsenal, so I asked if I could join. I was shy because I hadn’t kicked a ball for a long time, and when I first played I missed the ball so much. But they are very friendly, and they kept talking to me and keeping me motivated.
BK: Do you go out afterwards?
Hen: Sometimes. We have plans to go out before we break for long holidays.
BK: With your job, do you come to soccer regularly?
Hen: Yes, because I make it a priority. I fix it in my schedule, almost every week.
BK: What would you say to someone who is on the fence about joining?
Hen: Don’t be shy! We can practice before getting started. Some of us come fifteen minutes early and do some practice dribbling.

Velayenn Fixed Gear Bike Group

With an increasing number of regular fixed-gear bicyclists in our fair city, it’s probably crossed your mind to give it a try yourself. But apart from the hip-factor, the appeal of fixed gear bikes has created little communities of creative young profesionals. Wararat “Wi” Puapairos and Rathapol “Aon” Treerath are two of the three owners of the bicycle shop Velayenn, a kind of gathering-point for other fixed-gear enthusiasts who come to chat, tune their bikes and order food from Sugarlust right next door. They also meet up once a week and take off on rides at night, to avoid the worst of the traffic and the heat. These guys are mostly designers, musicians, artists and freelancers and although the group is largely male-dominated, more women are taking up fixed gear biking as well—so don’t be shy ladies.
This is an unofficial gatheting of friends and acquaintances, so there are no membership fees or any obligations (except to have your own bike and gear, of course). Swing by Velayenn (59/27 Sukhumvit 26, 080-900-2610) to get a feel for the place and to introduce yourself. Night rides take place every Monday from 9pm-1am and start at the shop. Post-ride hunger pangs are abated and socializing happens afterwards at Sugarlust.

Q&A: Wararat “Wi” Puapairos and Rathapol “Aon” Treerath

BK: Where do you usually ride?
Wi: We usually bike down Sukhumvit Road to Siam and out to Ratchadamnoen and Lan Praroob. Our group consists of 4-5 people but sometimes new people come and tag along. We meet other groups at Lan Praroob.
BK: Where do fixed gear bikers usually hang out?
Wi: The meeting point is usually Lan Praroob and Lan Pol Muang. And also Yaowarat. But their purpose is to eat! They bike around and stop at all these different food stalls.
BK: What do you get from biking?
Aon: You get to relieve stress and practice focusing. There’s no time to think of anything else because you have to concentrate on dodging holes or buses so you don’t die.
Wi: I get to meet people I never would have met if I didn’t do this. You get to talk to them, to exchange different life stories, and it’s very enriching.
BK: Anything else?
Aon: Most importantly, it destroys self-doubt. People are stunned when I tell them that I have biked from a faraway place. It feels great to make it across a great distance that you never thought you could cover. Once you do it, you feel you can go anywhere. People should try new things more.
BK: What are some advantages of riding in groups?
Wi: Safety. You don’t get mugged when you go in groups.
Aon: Cars will see you clearly. They’ll see a big blob of people as opposed to one tiny biker that the bus could squish flat easily.
BK: What suggestions do you have for newcomers?
Wi: The best place to start is the internet. Start talking to someone who rides. Friends of friends or anyone. Or go take a peek at Lan Praroob to see what sort of bike you would like.

The (Real) Social Network (2)

BK Asks: What group or community do you wish existed?

A GROUP APART: Bon Marche Lin Ping Fan Club

BK Asks: What’s the weirdest way you’ve made a friend?

HOW TO Keep Your (Un)Official Club Running Smoothly

Club Listings

A GROUP APART: The Dan D2B Fan Club

Do screaming celeb fans annoy you? They seem to be everywhere dogging that poor famous person’s every step. But there’s more to it than a stalker sensibility. There’s an etiquette and there’s a whole new network of new friends, with at least one shared interest, if you do decide to start following your fave celeb around.

Kanittha “Am” Thepasak, 20, is one of Worawech ‘Dan D2B’ Danuwong’s most loyal followers. She’s been a devoted fan club member for seven years. It started when she was browsing the internet and came across a Dan fan club website. From there, she started to interact with other fans who share her passion for supporting their favorite artist. The website also announced Dan’s work schedules allowing fans to go meet Dan in person and to show support. New friendships also bloomed at these events. “It’s like you have a group of high school friends and a group of college friends. Here I also have a whole tight group of Dan fan club friends,” says Am. A typical fan club day for Am starts with hearing about Dan’s upcoming event either from another fan or on Twitter. Then, she decides whether she would be able to attend. “But it’s not only about making Dan feel good,” explains Am. “It’s also about meeting your friends, so it usually makes you want to go even more. It’s like you get two things out of one event.” When the fans aren’t going to events to watch Dan, they also get together to have lunch or make Dan t-shirts or signs.

You must be wondering whether the celeb gets annoyed being followed everywhere? “We stay within our limits and we know when to do certain things or not.” And those obsessively screaming fans? “They are usually newbies who have just starting following and don’t know the limits or when to stop. Older fans have to warn them what to do and not do. But everyone is treated with respect and has equal rights.”

1. Try a personal touch. Don’t just mass email all your friends. Talk to people in your immediate circle who might be interested and ask them to speak to their contacts. People are more likely to come if they’re being brought by a friend.
2. Have rules, but only a few. Establish an understanding about attendance, skill level and conduct. If you want to start a book club for PhD candidates, make sure that the slow reader in the group knows what he’s getting into. Don’t be too pushy, though. If someone couldn’t finish the book, don’t banish them from book club.
3. Don’t be a dictator. The club certainly won’t be fun if one person thinks they have more authority than everyone else. Be democratic, even if what you want to do isn’t what the majority wants to do.
4. Do be a leader. Walk the fine line between being overbearing and getting things done. In groups of people, it can be hard to get people to speak up and make decisions, set up meeting times and places. Be the one to send the proper emails, asking people to make their suggestions.
5. Rotate responsibility. People respond to being treated as resources. Let members organize meetings on a rotating basis, for example. If your movie club is seeing a film from Bulgaria and there is a Bulgarian in the group, ask them to lead the discussion.
6. Be an ice-breaker. Whether or not you’re the host, make sure that no newcomer feels unnoticed or unwelcomed. Get up and greet them the minute they come in the door and introduce them to everyone.
7. Touch base in between meetings. Start a Facebook page or a blog where members can share thoughts, links and joke around in between meetings. This keeps the momentum going and encourages friendship-building outside of the group’s primary activity.
8. Stick to the plan. If two out of five people suddenly can’t make the usual day, don’t change the day. They’ll be back next week. Continuity counts towards momentum.
9. Avoid drama. If there’s conflict between two members, don’t take sides. Ask the people involved to resolve their differences on their own. The club is not an opportunity for therapy. 
10. Encourage special events. Don’t be strictly business all the time. Make plans to have the next meeting at a new restaurant you all want to try. Or have a pot luck hosted by one of the members.

Patamaphan Panichapathom, 20, student

“There is this girl I met while I was training, and we got familiar. After a working with her for a month, I realized that she used the same web-board as me, and went to the same concert and sat right next to me before.”

Piti Limcharoen, 42, song writer

“I dropped someone off after a party then I realized that she had forgotten the fruits that she was eating in my car. The next day I went to her house and returned her fruits, which had gone bad. We became friends after that.”

Sirilert Chalitruangkul, 35, executive secretary

“On my first day of kindergarten, my mom went into the play area with me and picked two girls whom she thought would be perfect friends for me. Three of us became best friends and were really close for around six years. I have recently found one of them on Facebook.”

Benjamin Lawter, 20, student

“My friend introduced me to her best friend once online, and we chatted a lot. Then I had a disagreement with my old friend, and we stopped speaking. But then, her best friend became close friends with me, although I have yet to meet her in person.

You’ve probably come across it while channel surfing: a station solely devoted to famous panda Lin Ping, capturing her every move: which mostly involves, sitting around in her cage, eating bamboo, and sleeping for hours. You may have rarely spent more than thirty seconds on this channel, but there are actually people out there devoted to it and to Lin Ping, The Bon Marche Lin Ping Fan Club. In fact, there’s a network of fan clubs dedicated to her.  “Our group gets together twice a month to talk about Lin Ping’s progress and her caretakers,” says Supanee “Kratai” Padsanin, 23, an active member.

It all started for Supanee when she found out that Prasertsak “Tor” Buntragulpoontawee, Lin Ping’s manager, received fan mail about the panda from all over the country. “I was interested that there were other fans with the same interest and I wanted to exchange opinions with them so I wrote Khun Tor and he told me about other fans and how to get in touch with them.”

The fan club now comprises people of all ages, from 20-80, who were previously complete strangers. Members meet over lunch to gossip about the panda and the caretakers. “I feel like we’ve known each other for a long time. We’re all of the same mind set and when we talked for the first time, we felt close to each other,” says Kratai.

Not only do they meet up over lunch, fans also travel together to go to Chiang Mai to visit Lin Ping. In fact, more than 400 fans attended Lin Ping’s birthday party this year. Other than the Bon Marche group, there is also a Thonburi group, a Ban Panthip group, an Onnut group and even a Facebook group for you to choose from, based on geographical convenience.

Kratai assures us that it’s not too late to join the group. “Lin Ping’s development is constant, and her interactions with the vets are different everyday. There’s always something to new to talk about.”

The folks: The first estate to produce and bottle their wines on-premises, Chateau Mouton-Rothschild in Pauillac, Bordeaux, is one of the acclaimed, first growth Bordeaux estates, and their wines can go for hundreds and thousands of dollars. In the 1930’s, after a bad grape harvest, Baron Phillipe de Rothschild created a second wine, which eventually developed its own popularity, even though the baron felt it wasn’t deserving of the Mouton-Rothschild name. The word ‘cadet’ refers to ‘youngest son,’ which implies that the Mouton Cadet is the runt of the litter. Nevertheless, it is a huge brand and the best-selling Bordeaux in the world, due to a combination of name and affordability.

The grape:  The fame of the Bordeaux region wines lies in the winemakers’ ability to blend several varietals. This one is a blend of 65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc, all typical varietals of the Bordeaux region. Merlot, which constitutes the majority of this blend, is typically medium-bodied and less intense and tannic than Cabernet Sauvignon. The Cabernet Franc is a milder version of the Cabernet Sauvignon and is almost always grown to be used in a blend. It can lend some heady fruits and floral tones to the overall composition, such as cassis and even violet.

The label: Bordeaux wines almost never bear the name of the varietals on the bottle. Instead they simply say Bordeaux. Also, in a first wine of Mouton-Rothschild, the appellation would read Appellation Pauillac Controlee. But the Mouton Cadet has a general Bordeaux appellation. This is because the demand for the wine has been so huge that the chateau has had to bring in grapes from other vineyards in the region. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, as the popularity of the wine attests, though serious wine connoisseurs obviously would turn up their noses.

The look: A luscious garnet color.

The smell: Dark fruits like blackberry, some pepper and even hints of toast. The Cabernet composition is obvious in the pleasant, slightly musty aroma.

The sip: Dry yet fruity, with balanced tannins. Newcomers may not find it very easy to drink, but it’s a good introduction to serious wines, without actually being one, at a fraction of the price.

The food: Heavy meats and/or strong sauces. Lamb, game or even fish in heavy, creamy sauces or red wine reductions.

The damage: B1,250 at various stores and supermarkets such as Villa, Foodland and Tesco.

January 2010

The Lake House

18 Sukhumvit 39 Soi Phrom Mitr, 02-662-6349. Open daily 5pm-midnight
When The Lake House first opened, it had residents of the neighborhood flocking to enjoy the wine tastings and the loungey sala-like tables perched over the khlong running under this 100-year-old house. A storm and a fallen tree meant an enforced closure but they’re now open again, and we’re looking forward to returning for the wine, tapas, giant turtle and tropical jungle vibe.

Iron Fairies

394 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thong Lor), 084-520-2301. Open Mon-Sat 6pm-2am
The Dickensian-style, soot-laden fairy factory that serves burgers, potato wedges and lethal punch has been a runaway hit this year, managing to be successful across diverse ages, style groups and income brackets. It’s also a rare tiny standalone with a legit jazz band that plays regularly. And with the opening of its sister bar and eatery, Fat Gut’z ten paces away, leading to the addition of fish and chips as well burgers to the menu, our gastronomic esteem for Iron Fairies is quite high.

February 2010

Triplets

6/F, Parnjit Tower, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thong Lor), 02-712-8066. Open Wed-Sun 6-10pm
It may be tucked away in an office building, but Triplets is the only Western place to stock all-Thai ingredients (save for their olive oil and chocolate). That and Chef Nate’s warmth and expert handling from within the open kitchen makes Triplets a delightful opening this year.

April 2010

4 Garcons

1/F, Oakwood Residence, 113 Thong Lor 13, 02-713-9547. Open daily 11:30am-11pm
Who doesn’t love success stories involving wealthy professionals deciding to open a vanity restaurant that actually ends up being legitimately good and expertly-run? Especially when they’re so rare. Here, a doctor, a chemist, a lawyer and a finance guy got together to reignite Bangkok’s long-cooling love affair with French food, avoiding stuffy atmospheres and high prices, in favor of a brasserie serving simple fare: mussels, stews, cheeses, tartes and baguettes. And they don’t compromise on the details, evident in the exquisitely trained waitstaff who offer D’Sens levels of service.

JULY 2010

Phuket Town

160/8 Thong Lor Soi 6, 02-714-9402. Open daily 10:30am-10pm
Just a cute Thong Lor shophouse that’s packed every night and serves fiery and pungent dishes from down South like kanom jeen nam ya poo and kai thod kamin. The young owner, the little Sino-Portuguese touches and the wall-sized Phuket Town mural distinguish this homey place from other mom and pop shops.

Boran

2/F, Exchange Tower, 388 Sukhumvit Rd., 088-022-4022. Open Mon-Fri 7:30am-8:30pm, Sat-Sun 10:30am-8:30pm
A throwback to good, simple Thai food in this year full of fanciness, Boran (not to be confused with Bo.Lan) serves khao tom in the morning and kway tiaw reua and dim sum during the day and evening, in a relaxed space in the otherwise business-like Exchange Tower. It’s cheap, delicious and a bit of a master stroke by a first-time restaurateur. That and it manages to reminds us of both Chinatown and floating markets.

SEPTEMBER 2010

Soul Food Mahanakorn

56/10 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thong Lor), 085-904-2691. Open Tue-Sun 6:30pm-1am
A Scandanavian-decked shophouse serving regional dishes, Soul Food Mahanakorn has been a huge hit in the last third of the year. It packs both floors most nights with the young and the beautiful clamoring for Jarrett Wrisley’s strong signature cocktails and small plates of conscientiously-executed regional dishes like kai thod Hat Yai, khao soy, Muslim chicken samosas, shrimp satay and a whole host of daily specials.

Nahm

G/F, Metropolitan, Sathorn Rd., 02-625-3333. Open daily 7-11pm
Yes they’ve been the flashpoint of a minor controversy among Thai foodies and writers making some ridiculous claims about ethnicity and authenticity. But we don’t care. We think the food at Nahm is special and delicious and, considering it’s a seven-course meal in fine dining surroundings, not that expensive. David Thompson and Tanongsak Yordwai should be congratulated for ressurecting old-school recipes and executing them with long-lost time, care and attention.

Sra Bua

Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, 991/9 Rama 1 Rd., 02-162-9000. BTS Siam. Open Tue-Sat 6-11pm
We had a slight hesitation over adding a second Michelin-starred place to our list, especially considering the high prices (at least B1,800) you have to pay to experience their set menu of innovative Thai dishes. Then again, you won’t find the likes of red curry ice cream, or tom yam separated into a simple broth to be sipped with bite-sized herb jellies, being served elsewhere in town. Throw in soaring ceilings, soft, shimmering lighting, mini-rice fields and smooth service and you’ve got a good argument for why god invented sugar daddies.

OCTOBER 2010

Serenade

G/F, Grass, 264/1 Thong Lor Soi 10, 02-713-8409. Open daily 5:30-midnight
This astroturfed mini community mall has been all the rage this year, and its shining light, for us at least, has been this bar and tapas place by the former chef of Embassy. We like the strong double-pours of their inventive signature cocktails and the ever-changing menu of innovative small plates like seared pork belly on pickled radicchio and grilled longan salad.

What 2011 Needs

1. A soul food buffet (Southern African-American cuisine)

2. Something like Noma, the Danish restaurant
 

3. A Jamie Oliver 15-style restaurant that serves amazing food and trains underprivileged young adults in cooking and service.