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-6pm. 02-259-6211

2.) Bankara Ramen

(EAT) A famous franchise from Tokyo that does are four types of ramen: Bankara original, Tonkatsu, Tsukemen and Miso ramen—each can be personalized with additional toppings like pork, corn, seaweed, veggies and different sized noodles.
Open daily 11am-11pm. 1/F, Manor Complex, 02-662-5162

3.) The Barbecue Store 

(SHOP)They claim to be the biggest barbeque store in town with over 500 gas, charcoal and electric barbies. Our favorite has to be the Weber Compact Kettle (B12,990). Practically a design icon, the black cannonball of a grill doesn’t take up too much space.
Open Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat-Sun 10:30am-4:30pm.
02-662-6437. www.bbqthai.com

4.) Le Blanc

(EAT) This humble little bakery packs some serious pastry surprises created by a young Japanese couple. Among their baguettes and croissants is a selection of fruit tarts. The pastry is a crispy, flakey triumph of good ingredients and the cherry topping (our favorite) with a touch of vanilla custard is bliss (B45 per piece, B199 for 5).
Open Mon-Fri 8am-6:30pm, Sat 8am-5pm. 02-259-4353

5.) The Great Hornbill Bistro

(EAT) Escape to the vineyard without leaving the city, thanks to PB Valley Khao Yai Winery’s The Great Hornbill Bistro. The sister venue to the one in Khao Yai follows the same concept, right down to the Martha’s Vineyard, country cottage feel. The kitchen keeps in step with Thai and international dishes from yam ka moo (pork knuckle in spicy salad, B550) to the GHB Breakfast (B250).
Open daily 11am-10pm. 02-262-0030 ext. 321

6.) L'Opera

(EAT) Inside, the flagstone floors, brick walls and random bric-a-brac give the place a grotto feel, while out in the conservatory, the fake vines and barred windows are a bit theatrical. For those with deep pockets who want traditional Italian with a capital I. But it’s not the lightest or most modern food.
Restaurant open daily 11:30am-2pm, 6-11pm.
Wine bar open daily 5pm-1:30am. 02-258-5606

7.) Pathum Cake

(EAT) This petite white-and-blue restaurant has been a favorite for more than thirty years. Get there early (around 9am) to get fresh baked pastries like eclairs, breads and pies. Their single-dish food, like those phad krapao, is also good too.  
Open daily 7:30am-7pm. 02-258-8293, 02-261-5734

8.) Philippe

(EAT) Enjoy classic French fare and good wine while rubbing shoulders with the local bigwigs. The food is just as classic as the stately decor: foie gras, escargots and plenty of truffles. Its affordable three-course set lunch with menu changing weekly is another reason to pay a visit to the knowledgeable, friendly staff.
Open daily 11am-2:30pm, 6-10pm. 02-259-4577/8

9.) Quattro Home

(SHOP) A sister store of Quattro House of Mirrors in Thonglor, Quattro Home imports high-end furniture from around the world, some of which is exclusive to this store.
Open daily 10am-7pm. 1/F, PST Building, 02-662-5831/3. www.quattro-design.com

10.) Spring&Summer

(EAT) Set in a pleasantly peaceful, grassy compound this actor-owned restaurant dishes out Thai fusion recipes. The spacious all-white house charms with its modern minimalist décor. Don’t forget to drop by Summer next door (open noon-midnight) for their particularly tempting desserts.
Open daily 11am-2:30pm, 5-11pm. 02-392-2747/8.
www.springnsummer.com

11.) X Wine Z     

(EAT)(DRINK) Passersby are unlikely to miss the 4-meter-tall Eiffel Tower replica out front. The mood and tone is similar to other wine bistros: sophisticated black walls with gold rim, black-framed glass windows and wooden furniture. There are only a few bar seats and tables inside, leaving space for a wine cellar and a DJ deck.
Open daily 10-1am. Room A1, 1/F, Manor Complex,
02-662-5427, 087-675-7779