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Cheers to That

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14 bites

Blue Notes

Miami Meals

Masaharu Morimoto is here, for real It’s no big news that the Japanese master from Iron Chef America is coming to Bangkok. But finally we can deliver some concrete news. His restaurant will officially open this Aug 4 on the fourth floor of high-end dining hot spot Mahanakhon Cube. Can’t wait!

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Festival News

Art Openings

Who's in charge? Managing Director Andrew Hiransomboon Editor in Chief / Product Director Grégoire Glachant Managing Editor Oliver Irvine Deputy Editor Carl Dixon Features Associate Monruedee Jansuttipan Senior Staff Writers Vasachol Quadri, Lily Kittisrikangwan Staff Writers Natcha Sanguankiattichai, Bonnie Sananvatananont Branded Content Associate Sureepak Janyapat Content Coordinator Nontaya Kumyat Junior Writers Theerada Moonsiri Production Supervisor Komkrit Klinkaeo Art Director Dith Chang Deputy Art Director Panita Thiraphapong Senior Graphic Designer Chantich Kongchanmitkul Graphic Designers Peeraya Sirathanisa Junior Graphic Designers Wariya Whangwaewklang, Parida Ritthiron

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Rasmee is a star in the making The Chiang Mai-based artist, whose Isan Soul EP fuses molam with soul and blues, last week took a whistle-stop, three-night tour of Bangkok. Her show at R.E. 234 was a lesson in working the room into stunned awe then total frenzy. Next time she visits, we think it’ll be at a much bigger venue.

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This Spanish brunch is worth waiting one month for Uno Mas is that rarest of beasts: a hotel restaurant which gets foodies excited. If you’re in the market to shell out B4,000 on a Sunday brunch, theirs is worth a look. For that you get free-flow proper Champagne (G.H. Mumm) as well as unique touches like freshly charcoal-grilled tomahawk steak and Segovian suckling pig on top of the usual bounty of lobster, oysters and foie gras. Next one’s on Aug 5. Thailand now has its very own hops farm The brother-brewers behind Devanom Beer have been growing 20 breeds of imported hops for a few months now, meaning aspiring local brewers will soon have a chance to use fresh hops to create wet-hopped beer, as opposed to the familiar ones made with dry hops. Stay tuned for your chance to visit this August. Bangkok is losing another live music venue After three years, Sukhumvit Soi 22’s The Overground is calling it a day with two final parties this weekend (Jul 8-9). Some of the acts to have graced its stage include A Guy Called Gerald, Francois K, Afrika Islam and owner Grahame Lynch’s own Wasabi Bytes. We’ll also fondly remember Popscene’s sold-out Blue Hawaii concert when it felt like the floor was going to give way. Don Mueang has finally stepped up its dining game Frequent flyers no longer have to live with only Fuji or McDonald’s. The airport’s Magic Garden food court has the kind of places which can make people queue for hours— think BonChon and Garrett popcorn. Add to that some cheap street-food staples and Don Mueang no longer seems like the headache in airport form that it once was.

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Hot: Japanese in Thailand

Not: Thais in Japan

Apparently our love for kakigori, matcha tea and smoking indoors is so great that 6,000 Thais have never returned home from their holidays to Japan—or so the country’s immigration bureau tells us. Don’t worry if you’re one of the unlucky ones forced to come back, though; even our homegrown chefs can now run a decent Edomae-style sushi-ya (see page 12).

INTERVIEW

Hot: Bill Gates

Not: Bangkok cables

The tech tycoon doesn’t think much of this city’s wiring and took to social media to say so. Days later the MEA got together with TOT, called in NBTC and signed an MOU with the BMA: no more ugly overhead cables in major city centers by 2025, it promised. ROFLMAO, thought everyone else.

Hot: B250 cocktails

Not: B400 cocktails

It was always a matter of time before we’d finally get bored of drinking wallet-busting craft cocktails. But we never thought they’d be replaced by this: cocktails that taste just as good but cost half the price. Go try the Manhattan Latino at UNCLE (B195) or the Tommy’s Margarita at Touche Hombre (B275) and tell us otherwise.

Hot: Ceviche

Not: Craft beer

Raw fish drenched in lime juice, garlic and chili tastes just as good as that sounds and can right now be found at pretty much any new restaurant in town (see page 14 for the latest). We wish we could be so excited about the latest round of beer bars, which 1) all look identical, and 2) are way out in Ladphrao (see goo.gl/v5lJIK).

THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID

Early last month, Pailin “Milk” Sajjanit, 28, the bartender at Vesper and Il Fumo, was named Southeast Asia Bartender of the Year 2016 at the Diageo World Class awards in Bali. Next up, she’ll represent the region at the global final in Miami this September. BK chatted to Milk about her bartending journey so far. W h a t i n s p i re d y o u t o b e a bartender? I studied hospitality management at Bangkok University, where there is a restaurant lab that allowed us to learn the ropes. I knew I couldn’t cook, but my friends suggested I try managing the bar. That’s where I started picking up the basics of bartending. Before I graduated, I undertook more training at Witoon’s Cocktail & Wine School at Fortune Town. Then I got a job at Sofitel So Bangkok before moving to W Bangkok and eventually Vesper, because I really liked their concept of reintroducing forgotten classic cocktails. The journey has taken around four years, but time has flown. What have you learned along the way? The world of cocktails is fascinating. It’s like food or wine. People will go out of their way to visit Michelin-starred restaurants or try the best wines. It’s their passion. Cocktails are becoming this way, too. Bangkok has come a long way. What’s your favorite spirit? Right now I really love single malt. It’s taken years to get to know my

palate, but I really love a smokey single malt as I also love to smoke cigars. Oban, Talisker, Lagavulin—I will choose a different one to match the mood. How did you prepare for the Diageo World Class competition in Bali? After we got the brief, we had three weeks to prepare everything. The first challenge was to create cocktails made from local ingredients that best represent your country. I decided to create the “Thai Thai” cocktail, which I made from khao mak (sweet jasmine rice) infused with sweet olive flowers and mixed with coconut oil, kaffir lime syrup, grapefruit bitters and Ketel One Vodka. It won the first challenge. The second brief was to create a new “classic twist.” I took the classic winter cocktail hot toddy and made a cold version you can enjoy anytime. The third brief was a speed challenge, in which we had to create four cocktails in eight minutes. After they announced I was Southeast Asia Bartender of the Year, I was completely shocked. I just wanted to do my best to help the Thailand team win. It was totally unexpected.

Apart from Miami, what’s next for you? I plan to go to London to explore the world of cocktails there. The bar scene there is really creative with everyone driven to create new trends. I also want to explore Australia, Amsterdam and Prague, where I’ve seen a lot of cool bars on YouTube. How do you see the bar scene in Bangkok right now? Four years ago, we only had classic cocktails made in big martini glasses. Now we’re sort of going back to basics and we have lots of great bars opening up. I hope we can establish a culture of bar-hopping in Bangkok, which will help drinkers try a greater variety of drinks. I love that bartenders in the region are really helpful to each other and are driven to make our bars recognized globally on lists like World’s 50 Best Bars. Interview by Monruedee Januttipan

You can find Pailin behind the bar at Vesper (Convent Rd., Silom) from Thu-Sat, and Il Fumo (Rama 4 Rd.) from Mon-Wed.

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MID-YEAR REVIEW The best new openings of 2016 so far. By BK Editorial

RESTAURANTS About Eatery Bangkok’s first attempt at a “natural” wine bar offers only bottles from organic and biodynamic producers, or ones who use trusted natural winemaking processes. There’s also plenty to eat with a cold-cuts counter and raw bar alongside tapas plates and more substantial dishes like chickpea soup, cucumber and zucchini salad with Greek yogurt sauce, house-made pasta and oven steamed sea bass with white wine. Not into wine? Go for one of the Italian craft beers.

Rocket X 72 Courtyard

G/F, Ocean Tower 2, Asoke Soi 3, 02-665-2771. Open Mon-Fri 9-1am; Sat 5pm-1am

Avra Run by Greek owners, and helmed by a Greek chef, this Santorini-evoking restaurant promises authentic Mediterranean flavors. The pita bread is some of the softest in town, and comes with delicious best friends tzatziki (yogurt dip), melitzanosalata (eggplant dip), fava (split peas dip) and taramas (cod roe dip). Mains span moussaka (layered minced beef with eggplant, potato and zucchini) and gyros kotopoulo (grilled chicken kebab with onion and tomato).

Meatlicious

Islero

Avra

Bunker

G/F, Lotus Hotel, Sukhumvit Soi 33, 02-258-2877 Open Mon-Fri 11am-2pm; daily 6-11pm

Bunker Fresh, simple, well-executed, original yet devoid of gimmicks, there's a reason why the food at Bunker has been more hotly anticipated than any other restaurant this year. Some of the menu's 16 dishes verge on tapas portions, but the flavors are anything but small: the wagyu beef tartar is spiked with daikon radish and radish sprouts; the cured foie gras torchon paired with candied cashew and chili mango; the smoky plate of fatty wagyu short rib falls from the bone in perfectly glazed, inch-thick slices. The space's craggy concrete lines are also something of a novelty, softened by turquoise banquettes and octogonal globes of light. 118/2 Sathorn Soi 12, 092-563-9991. Open Tue-Sun 6pm-1am

The Commons Good food takes center stage at Thonglor's loftlike, open-plan new community mall. Its ground floor spans vendors including Maison Jean Philippe (bread), Roots (coffee), Peppina (pizza), Meat & Bones (ribs), The Beer Cap (craft beer), Xiao Chi (Taiwanese buns) and Eastbound (Vietnamese). Its communal dining area is always packed to the rafters with Bangkok's coolest young kids, who after dining head upstairs for shopping and desserts. 335 Thonglor Soi 17, 089-152-2677

Il Fumo This grand old villa reborn as a cocktails and Italian grill restaurant boasts some of Europe's most prized meats, including Galician beef and

prosciutto and pork neck from the Ca' Lumaco Estate (between Modena and Bologna). On top of this, fresh seafood is also on the menu, cooked on big wood-fired ovens and then grilled to accompany pasta or risotto. Overall, there's a lightness of touch here that makes this much more than just an ordinary steak house. Bartender Pailin “Milk” Sajjanit was just named Southeast Asia Bartender of the Year in Diageo's World Class competition, too. 1098/2 Rama 4 Rd., 02-286-8833. Open daily 6pm-1am

Islero

LOREM IPSUM

Despite the consultation of Eduard Bosch, a former chef de cuisine at one of history's most prestigious modern kitchens El Bulli in Spain, Islero does something far more traditional. Head chef Pedro Serrano dishes out authentic Spanish food like Iberico ham croquettes, grilled octopus tentacles served with beans in Castilian stew, baked fish fillet with potatoes and almonds and the highlight Josper- grilled, Segovianstyle suckling pig. There are still some nods to El Bulli's modernism, like olive spheres and deconstructed Spanish omelet served in the form of cream and espuma in a martini glass. Athenee Tower, 63 Wireless Rd., 02-1688100. Open daily 5pm-midnight

Lady Brett (72 Courtyard) Punjab Grill The highlight of Thonglor's hip 72 Courtyard is this casual, European tavern-referencing barbecue specialist. Amid tiled walls, rich leather dining chairs and geometric lighting sculptures, the kitchen dishes dout hearty barbecue like ribeye steak and pink snapper alongside burgers, pastas and down-to-earth starters made for sharing. The cocktails are also excellent. Predinner, try the Bitter Frenchman (Hennessy V.S., umeshu, Aperol and bitters). 72 Courtyard, 72 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 02-392-7626. Open Tue-Sun 6pm-midnight

Meatlicious Gaggan Anand, culinary whiz behind this continent's best restaurant according to the voters of Asia's 50 Best, went down a totally different route with this steakhouse. Order up a pint of Vedette and tuck intosucculent meat cooked on wood-fired ovens. Here the name says it all with a wide menu ranging from premium Japanese beef to some funkier creations like the "foie grass breakfast"—foie gras, egg and cream baked like a creme brulee alongside brioche and cherry compote. 8 Ekkamai Soi 6, 091-698-6688. Open daily 6pm-midnight

This Indian fine-dining chain has chosen Bangkok for its third destination outside of the motherland following Abu Dhabi and Singapore, where Punjab Grill even made it to the Top 10 in SG Magazine’s Top Tables 2015. Indian chef Bharath Bhat draws on his experience at five-star hotels and Michelin-star openings to present the likes of avocado papdi chaat, which tastes like an Indian version of guacamole served in flour roll cones, as well as classics such as kebabs like grilled tiger prawns, chicken tikka and lamb chops, all cooked in the tandoori oven. Formidable competition to upstarts like Charcoal and Maya. Radisson Suites, 23/2-3 Sukhumvit Soi 13, 02-6454952. Open daily 6-11:30pm

Rocket X 72 Courtyard The fourth branch of the chic Scandinavian brunch and coffee spot Rocket comes in the form of a quick “grab and go” pit-stop at Thonglor's 72 Courtyard community mall. Alongside the always-quality takeaway coffee, the food menu has been condensed to suit the express style, including salads, sandwiches, various breakfast pastries and the newly launched bagel range. G/F, 72 Courtyard, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 02-635-0404

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cover story Saneh Jaan Amid grand, contemporary decor, Saneh Jaan delivers refined Thai traditional cuisine based on old recipes. The sizable, high-ceilinged main dining area features photos of attractions from around the country, while there are three other private rooms and a lounge. Expect rare dishes made using premium ingredients like Northernstyle gai baan kua bai jan (stir-fried free range chicken with wild basil leaves) and gaeng ranjuan (shrimp paste pork soup) made with kurobuta pork tendons. Glasshouse at Sindhorn, 130-132 Wireless Rd., 02-650-9880. Open daily 6-10pm

Suhring The debut restaurant of twin German chefs Thomas and Mathias Suhring follows their departure from Mezzaluna, the ultra-fine-dining restaurant at LeBua hotel. It's been a hot topic among Bangkok’s foodie community. Partly because they’ve opened in partnership with Gaggan Anand—owner of the top restaurant in Asia's 50 Best two years in a row—and partly because the twins have always cooked superb food. At Suhring, the chefs introduce diners to a different perspective of German food that’s not just about hearty chunks of pork knuckle, sausages and sauerkraut, with tasting menus spread across your choice of seven or nine courses, all served in a beautiful mid-century house. 10 Yen Akat Soi 3, Yen Akat Rd., 02-287-1799. Open daily 6pm-midnight

BARS Beam Thonglor's showpiece nightclub is truly world class, featuring Asia’s first "body kinetic" dance floor that shakes vibrations into dancers' feet. The style is minimal, raw, casual and loud. The lounge area, dubbed the Dalmatian Room, promises easy-going electronic beats and future hip-hop (think Flume, Disclosure, Jamie XX, James Blake, Snakehips , and more), while the main room upstairs brings quality, energetic, deep house and techno tracks from live DJs. 1/F, 72 Courtyard, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 02-392-7750. Open Wed-Sat 9pm-2am

Evil Man Blues

Rarb

72 Courtyard's ground-floor bar is themed after a 1950s American diner, with purple and blue neon lights illuminating a well-polished space. New-in-town bartender Liam Baer whips up creative twists on classic cocktails. Look out for special house-made spirit bottles, too. Try and make it there foir Wed-Sat to check out the live jazz band. G/F, 72 Courtyard, 72 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 02-392-7740

This latest opening by the duo behind Escapade is a fun, compact space with a bit of a construction site feel—stickered and sprayed zinc roof sheets and bare, cracked concrete. Here, the focus is on the well-stocked bar, with a short list of rotating cocktails and customized drinks as highlights. Inspired by the food you can find in traditional larb restaurants, chef Van plays with Thai dishes that draw on his Isaan roots and countrywide research.

Light Room

Phra Athit Rd., 081-406-3773. Open Tue-Sun 5pm-midnight

Dark Bar’s opposite number is now in business with a blend of white decor, sci-fi lighting, cool customers and heavy basslines. Owner Nodnuanwan “Nod” Tatong shook up the Ekkamai after-hours scene when she opened Dark Bar at the end of 2014, with this latest opening promising to keep the buzz at Ekamai Mall going.

The Owl Society Whiskey Saloon

Ekamai Mall, Ekkamai Soi 10, 095-050-9095. Open Wed-Sat, 9:30-midnight Craft n' Roll

Craft n’ Roll This bar began as a lifestyle website featuring stories about cute cafes, crafty local brands and beer. Now, the same team has found a permanent spot by the Chao Phraya River to pour craft brews on tap alongside burgers. There are 10 taps on offer at the huge industrial, bare cement bar including picks from Outlaw Brewing, Sandport and Triple Pearl. 113 Charan Sanit Wong Soi 92, 098-2609292. Open daily 5pm-midnight

Rabbit Hole

Step inside the inconspicuous wooden door wedged between Ainu Japanese bar and Ramen Ajisai and you'll find a charming, red-lit narrow bar staffed by two veteran Diaego World Class cocktail competition. Don't miss their White Truffle Martini, which they make using truffle oilinfused Tanqueray Gin chilled to -18 degrees Celsius. Get there early if you want a seat at the bar on a Friday night. 125 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor). 081-822-3392, 098-969-1335. Open daily 7pm-2am

The head designer of fashion label, Issue Kai London, is responsible for the mature, industrialmeets-gentlemen’s-club style at this whiskeyspecializing bar. You'll find over 100 bottles from all over the world, categorized by country and region, but what we really recommend are the cocktails, made by Suchada “Fahbeer” Sopajaree, one of 2016’s 12 finalists at Diageo World Class Thailand Competition. Sukhumvit Soi 61. Open daily 5pm-2am

Where Do We Go This tiny, loft-style bare cement room brings the local craft beer craze to Lad Phrao. Four rotating taps are available at any one time—check their Facebook page or chalkboard on every visit. Ladprao Wanghin Rd., 094-548-2326. Open daily 5pm-midnight

Sushi Masato

While working as head chef at New York's Jewel Bako, Japan-native Masato Shimizu became the youngest chef in NYC ever to win a Michelin star at just 29. Now he's moved to Bangkok and opened this omakase (chef’s selections) sushi restaurant serving just 20 diners a night. Having trained from the age of 18-25 in Tokyo's toughest kitchens, his creations are superb. Reservations essential long in advance.

Evil Man Blues

3/22 Sukhumvit 31 Soi 1, 02-040-0015. Open Tue-Sun 5:30-10pm

Avra

Tama Sushi This omakase opening is helmed by chef Seiji Sudo, previously head chef of the Bangkok branch of Ginza Sushi Ichi, who here serves up something far different. Offering what's known as a "Sushi Sho style" omakase experience, the prettily-plated, delectable courses aren’t limited to a sequence of nigiri but rather switch in items like conch, iwashi roll, grilled mixed rice with hairy crab meat and uni and Seiji's signature sushi soup.

Rabbit Hole

M/F, Piman 49, 46/10 Sukhumvit Soi 49, 091-871-0666. Open Tue-Sun 6-10:30pm

Where Do We Go

Rocket

Touche Hombre This Australian-hailing bar and restaurant is a trendy blend of Mexican booze, street art and hip-hop tunes. Aside from the serious bar, Touche Hombre also serves reliable, substantial food that adds twists to traditional fare like guacamole, tacos, Mexicanstyle salads and meat dishes. They highlight a range of imported chilies as well as house-made essentials like tortillas and chips. Don’t miss the signature elotes callejeros (grilled corn on the cob with chipotle mayo, cotija cheese and lime) and their delicious tacos. The bar does a dangerously good line of tequila and mezcal, too. 72 Courtyard, 72 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor)

Islero

The Owl Society Whiskey Saloon

Beam

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escapes ESCAPE ROUTES By Monruedee Jansuttipan

CHANTHABURI

Bright Cove

The latest attraction to hit Chanthaburi province is this new resort themed after a Canadian fisherman’s village. Sitting on Khung Wiman Beach, Peggy’s Cove Resort (039-460345, www.peggyscoveresort.com) features brightly painted weatherboard cottages, rickety driftwood bridges and a lobby styled after the chapel at the real Peggy’s Cove in Nova Scotia. Until Jul 15 they’re also offering two nights for the price of one, valid for stays through Nov 30. Room rates start at B3,900, while Jacuzzi villas cost B4,800 and the Grand Deluxe Pool Villa B8,400. To dine, you’ve got Coffee Cove for ice cream, smoothies and cakes, while next to it is the Lighthouse Bar & Grill, which serves seafood platters, pizzas and Chanthaburi’s famous stir-fried Chan noodle with soft-shell crab. The resort is just one kilometer from the Nern Nang Phaya viewpoint which looks out on the province’s iconic curvy beach road.

PHUKET

Moon Meals Phuket Town’s latest Southern food cafe comes from Napapatch Chetsadawal, the niece of the owner of the legendary Raya Restaurant. Chom Chan (076-605-954, www.fb.com/ChomchanPhuket) follows on the success of Napapatch’s other shop-house restaurant, One Chan Cafe n' Restaurant, this time transforming a 60-year-old home and garden filled with Sino-Portuguese touches into an airy contemporary restaurant. The menu features Phuket food like crabmeat yellow curry with rice vermicelli (B350/B450) and prawns in tamarind sauce (B280), as well as new dishes only found here like somtam Phuket (papaya salad with shrimp paste, B150) and moo kong klua (deep-fried salted pork belly, B150). For now you can only sit indoors, but they’ll be launching seating in the garden soon.

AIRLINES

Thai-Viet

FRANCE

C'est le Vin

Cite du vin

After a year-long delay, Thai VietJet Air (www.vietjetair.com), the Thai offshoot of the low-cost airline from Vietnam, has finally begun flights from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hanoi (one flight a day) and Ho Chi Minh (two flights a day). Promo fares on their website go as low as B1,000 for the ticket, but when we tried to book flights to Hanoi, with additional fees the round-trip ticket comes out at B4,805 (not including luggage). That makes it slightly more expensive than Thai low-cost carriers covering the same route like Nok Air (www.nokair.com) at B4,268 (free 15kg luggage) and AirAsia (www.airasia.com) at B4,224 (without luggage).

Situated on the bank of Garonne River in Bordeaux, the staggeringly ambitious La Cite du Vin (www.laciteduvin.com) wine museum is finally open. At an estimated cost of close to 100 million euros, the museum celebrates the national breadth of French wine culture in a stunning building designed by architects Anouk Legendre and Nicolas Desmazieres from XTU architects to resemble the shape of wine being swirled in a glass. Inside you’ll find 24 themed areas including Belvedere, a wine tasting room on the eighth floor with 360-degree views of Bordeaux. There are two restaurants: Restaurant Le 7 offers seasonal dishes with panoramic views; Latitude20 is a snack bar with a handsome wine cellar. Tickets cost €20 (B793). Get your e-ticket at goo.gl/eexjNR before visiting.

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Seeing Daylight America’s hottest cosmetics brand, MAC, might be late to the party when it comes to this Korean beauty trend, but the Lightful C SPF 50/ PA++++ Quick Finish Compact (B1,750) is a welcome arrival nonetheless. Developed to suit Asian skin tones and last through our hot and humid climates, this liquid foundation features three potent sea-plant extracts and a Vitamin C derivative—the signature of the Lightful franchise. The fact that it contains SPF 50/PA++++— the highest level of UV protection—makes it a step above other cushion compacts on the market. Available in five different colors, the finish is lightweight with an opaque coverage for that natural-looking glow. The tip is to use the applicator to dab the product onto your skin and let it breathe a little before you either reapply or use the MAC 197 Duo Fibre Square Brush (B1,800) to apply the foundation for a lighter coverage. If you have oily skin, put some powder on your T-zone to secure and mattify your makeup. M/F Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., BTS Siam.

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Stone Surface is a new-in-town brand offering furniture surfaces—think wallpaper but for your cabinets and doors. They offer five different finishes: Stone Veneer (B2,000/sqm), Micro Stone (B3,000/sqm), Nano Stone (B3,000/sqm), Translucent Stone (B2,500/sqm) and Mosaic Stone (3,000/sqm). The translucent series, in particular, offers a unique backlit feature for a colorful effect beneath the stone finish. Each of the stone sheets is sourced from quarried slate, quartzite and sandstone slabs in India, and features no additional coating or finishing. You can use them on any solid surface. Visit www. fb.com/stonesurface.md for more information.

Head to the spa at the Okura Prestige hotel before the end of Sep if you want to check out their new Lavender Pampering Perfection package. The 100-minute treatment starts off with a foot ritual using lavender essential oil and dried flowers before getting down to a lavender aroma massage and lavender honey brightening face mask. Lavender, they tell us, provides anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antibacterial purposes that make it just perfect for cleansing and rejuvenating tired skin. Book your treatment now for B3,900. Wireless Rd., 02-687-9000, Open daily 10am-10pm. BTS Phloen Chit

The Huawei P9 is the new flagship smartphone from the Shenzen manufacturer. The design is suitably upscale: metallic body, chamfered edges and a 5.2-inch screen. The star, though, is its two 12MP lenses co-engineered with Leica, that allow for beautiful pictures with very pro-looking, out-of-focus backgrounds. We tested one and the results are very cool; see it at bit.do/b9jdK. B16,990. www.huawei.com

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Wax On

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For guys who wear real leather, there are still a few spots around town where you can get a good shoeshine. By Joseph Lam Mango Mojito

Vulture Shoeshine

Heavy Selection

The man behind Vulture Shoeshine is a hobbyist who took his love for leather shoes and turned it into a business. Since March 2015, Vulture Shoeshine has been trading shoeshines online, coming to customers' homes to shine their shoes or take them away for more major cosmetics. Services include general cleaning (B200), water repellant application (B150), heel and sole dressing (B150) and high shines (B200).

Heavy Selection runs a little shoe shine service between Pur.Suit and Barberford in what seems to be a bit of a gentleman's corner in the newly re-opened Siam Discovery. There are three services on offer ranging from B350-B850 each encompassing the ever-popular French Saphir polish.

64/27 Ekkamai Soi 10, 086-302-7201. BTS Ekkamai. Open Thu-Sun 6pm-midnight. www.fb.com/vultureshoeshine

M/F, Siam Discovery, Rama 1 Rd., 086-393-4308. Open by appointment only. BTS National Stadium

Don's Footwear

1/F All Seasons Place, 080-287-1199. Open Mon-Fri 11am-6:30pm; Sat 11am-5pm; Sun 12:30pm-5pm. BTS Phloen Chit. www.fb.com/oliverandcobkk

After running a made-to-order shoe business online for six years, engineer-turned-shoemaker Allan Donnelly decided on a more permanent location at the bottom of Mahanakhon Cube. Besides a large range of made-to-order, hand-welted shoes Don’s also features an entire menu dedicated to shoe servicing. The menu includes 10-minute express shines (B180), mirror shines (B500), patina vintage look (B1,000), heel changes (B500), sole and heel replacement (B1,500) and repairs which range from B500-B1,750. Customers who purchase Don's shoes also receive free repairs and touch-ups.

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B1/F, Mahanakhon Cube Building, 96 Narathiwat Ratchanakarin Rd., 080071-7176. Open Mon-Fri 9am-7pm; Sat-Sun 9am-5pm. BTS Chong Nonsi

England’s oldest barbershop is one of the few barbers around town offering more than just traditional cuts and fades. Here you can choose from a 15-minute basic shine (B350) or a 60-minute premium shine (B550), both of which use imported products like luxury French shoe polish Saphir Paris and Japanese brand Boot Black. To pass the time customers can enjoy some of the spa services like manicures (B550/30mins) and pedicures (B1,100/60mins) or grab a royal hair cut (B1,100).

Smile Club Thailand

1/F, Emporium, 622 Sukhumvit Rd., 061-1624-663. BTS Phrom Phong. Open daily 10am-10pm

3/F, Siam Square One (inside Plearnwan Panich), Rama 1 Rd., 085-9996615. Open daily 11:30am-7pm. BTS Siam

Oliver and Co Our favorite gentleman’s store in All Seasons Place is another lowkey shoeshine specialist with prices starting at B350. Aside from shines, the two-year-old shop also deals in all kinds of shoe repair, promising to restore your shoes to 95-percent new condition.

4/F, Central Embassy, 1031 Phloen Chit Rd., 02-160-5755. BTS Phloen Chit. Open daily 10am-10pm

Mango Mojito Founded in 2009, this Thai brand retails classic gentleman-style shoes at reasonable prices, given the high quality: B4,450 for loafers and from B7,200 for Oxfords. They also offer 15-minute quick shines (B200) and 45-60 minute premium shines (B400) using Saphir and a horsehair brushes. Services are available at J Avenue (Thonglor) and Siam Square branches only. J Avenue, Thonglor Soi 15, 02-712-5529. Open daily 12pm-9pm. BTS Thonglor Siam Square Soi 2, 02-252-5945. Open daily 12pm-9pm. BTS Siam

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Cuts, perms and hair colouring aren't the only things on offer at the well-hidden Smile Club barber. Here, there’s a choice of express, express premium or premium shines for your sneakers (from B250), loafers (from B350) and wingtips (from B450). Boots sit at B850 and are only applicable for the premium shine, which uses high-quality Saphir polish.

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Selektiv Selektiv offers a 1-2 day drop-off and pick-up shoe service at both of its branches. On the menu are oil tan, calfskin/water buffalo and chromexcel and horsehide shines, all of which are available in the standard service at B350 or premium service at B550. The more high-end cordovan shine costs B650, while shell cordovan premium, exotic and textured leather (skin) and suede/nubuck premium services are all B850. Siam Square Soi 2, 02-251-0239. Open daily 11am-9pm. BTS Siam 1/F, Gateway Ekkamai, Sukhumvit Rd., 02-108-2789. Open daily 11am-9pm. BTS Ekkamai Oliver and Co

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Jess Barnes of Opposite Mess Hall and Iron Chef Boontham Parkpho share their tips on working with premium beef and salmon.

Rangers Valley Dry-aged Beef from Australia

Wild King Alaskan Salmon from Alaska, USA

selected by Jess Barnes of Opposite Mess Hall

selected by Iron Chef Boontham Parkpho

Thyme & Lemon Steak Ingredients

2 x 350g Rangers Valley ribeye steaks Freshly crushed black peppercorns Sea salt The zest and juice of 2 lemons 4 garlic cloves, skin on and crushed 2 long sprigs of fresh rosemary 40g butter 30ml olive oil A few sprigs of flat leaf parsley, chopped roughly

How to cook

1. Take the steaks out of the chiller an hour beforehand (this allows even cooking and the fibers to relax) and rub them generously with sea salt and crushed black pepper. 2. Also rub with the garlic and rosemary. Let the steaks sit for an hour. 3. Take a heavy based pan, preferably cast iron, and heat over a high flame till the metal begins to turn blue. 4. Remove the garlic and rosemary from the steaks and rub with olive oil. 5. Place in the pan carefully and, after 1 minute, flip the steaks. 6. Flip every 30 seconds for 2 minutes. 7. Slightly reduce heat. Add butter, garlic and rosemary. 8. Spoon the frothing butter over the steaks. Continue flipping the steaks for 3 more minutes. 9. Remove them from the pan and rest on a warm plate for 5-10 minutes. 10. Dress with the lemon and parsley and enjoy.

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Foie Gras Alaskan Salmon Sushi

Ingredients

25g Wild salmon 10g Japanese rice 1 tbsp. Saikyo miso 5g Foie gras 1g Salmon roe Caviar Teriyaki sauce

How to cook

1. Slice the salmon fillet into bite-sized pieces. 2. Mix Japanese rice with vinegar, mould it into a sushi base, place a piece of salmon on top. 3. Put the sushi in a pan and blowtorch the salmon till it is about 30-percent cooked on the surface. 4. Spread the saikyo miso on top of the salmon and burn it again. 5. Top with grilled foie gras, pickled salmon eggs and caviar. Bon appetit!

Gourmet Market World’s Best Taste 2016 Ten of the city’s most celebrated food connoisseurs have selected 10 ingredients and produce imported from the world’s most reputed food-producing countries—from the international award-winning Estepa Virgin Olive Oil from Spain to the pride of Thailand, Natai’s Kao 9 Mongkol Rice. And these industry experts—Iron Chef legend Boontham Parkpho, butcher extraordinaire Joe Sloane, Michelin-star trained Amerigo Sesti and more—are even sharing their culinary secrets with Bangkok’s food enthusiasts. Check out our Facebook page ("www.fb.com/GourmetMarketThailand") to learn more about the event and the recipes. From June 30 - July 27, 2016, at Gourmet Market Emporium, EmQuartier and Paragon

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Omakase Only Here’s another Thai chef-driven omakase-only opening. Meruto Sushi, the restaurant of self-trained chef-owner Kirati Butdeevong, started a bit over a year ago way out on Nuanchan Road and has now expanded to Sathorn. At any one time, the new place can accommodate only six diners, who get to watch the chef making sushi from the best possible seasonal ingredients, delivered every other day. His highlight creations include fresh oyster from Hiroshima served with house-cured ponzu, and grilled gindara (TK)on a bed of Japanese seaweed. A meal sets you back B3,500 for 12 items and B5,500 for 15 items, excluding appetizer and dessert. The original branch is now on pause and will resume operations when its sister venue is settled. One-week advance reservations are recommended. G/F, Sathorn Gardens, 39 Sathorn Rd., 092-369-7924

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Spanish restaurant-slash-gin-bar Osito Unique Spanish is getting in on the Euro 2016 excitement by hosting its own world cup of gin. The three-month tournament will see 16 top-shelf gin brands go head-to-head under a knock-out format with winners determined by the customers. All you have to do is purchase a tasting set (B890 each) comprising two brands of gin served blind in three different styles—straight up, martini and gin tonic—with a score card to let you tally your vote. Juicy first-round encounters include Xorigeur Mahon vs. Sipsmith and Colombian White vs. Fords Gin, available from Jul 1-28. The tournament runs till the end of September with the winner being announced at a closing party on Oct 7. 888/23-24 Mahatun Plaza, Phloen Chit Rd., 02-6514399. BTS Phloen Chit

This July, Crab and Claw celebrates its one-year anniversary by rolling out two massive 100-minute all-you-can-eat deals. Every Tue and Fri, you can order any of over 20 lobster dishes on the menu at B2,800/person with a glass of wine or B3,300/person with free-flow wine. Some of the offerings include steamed or grilled Maine lobster, spicy lobster linguine, lobster melt and lobster roll. Meanwhile on Wed, B1,500 (with a glass of wine) or B2,000 (with free-flow wine) gives you access to fresh oyster dishes. Expect a variety of fresh oysters, including Smokey Bay (Australia), Fine De Claire (France), Irish Premium (Ireland), Wolf Beach (USA) and Kumamoto (USA). Available at both branches: 7/F, Emquartier, Sukhumvit Rd., 096-197-5769. BTS Phrom Phong. G/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 061-912-3145. BTS Siam

Yaksa Brewery teamed up with local beer bloggers and brewers last month for the fourth edition of Beer Camp Fightclub to crown Bangkok’s best beers. Over 70 craft labels entered the competition held at an abandoned warehouse in Rat Burana. Triple Pearl was the biggest winner, taking home the Best Wheat Beer award (#2: Wizard Brew and #3: Mahanakhon) and Popular Vote award for the Wheat category (#2: Wizard Brew and #3: Yod Beer). The Best IPA award went to new-wave brewer Devanom, the guys behind Thailand’s first hops farm (#2: Munyuen Brewing and 72 Brewing Company [tied], and #3: Golden Coins and X Beer [tied]). The popular vote for IPA went to Sandport beer with their new batch made in collaboration with Happy New Beer (#2: Devanom and #3 Ducky Fly). Want a taste? Head to these bars: goo.gl/lBTrVx.

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Kind of Blue The latest bar at 72 Courtyard, Evil Man Blues, provides live music in an homage to American West Coast jazz bars. By Vasachol Quadri

The buzz: 72 Courtyard is right now the hottest nightlife spot on Thonglor and this ground-floor bar is its latest addition. Unlike imports Toro and Touche Hombre, Evil Man Blues is an all-new creation from the team behind the mall. Themed after a 1950s American diner, purple and blue neon lights illuminate a well-polished space manned by new-intown bartender Liam Baer, who serves a list of creative twists on classic cocktails. The decor: Imagine the layout of an American diner, where you can sit in a booth or prop up the bar on one of the stools, except it’s all a very photogenic mix of wood, marble, brass and neon. The end result is a rather glitzy homage to the American West Coast jazz bars of the ‘50s and ‘60s. Charge your phone before you visit—this is Instagram gold. The music: Funk, old-school hip-hop and r ‘n’ b are on shuffle during normal hours, while there’s live jazz and blues on Wed-Sat from the likes of Dan Philips Bangkok Edge Quartet. The food: The American-Korean chef rolls out a short list of diner essentials in slimmed-down, drink-friendly portions. Snacks include the Mac ‘n’ Cheese Balls, made with jumbo crabmeat and Cajun spice and served with cheese dip (B220), and the hot wings served with ranch sauce (B220). Mains feature the Evil Man Burger (topped with truffle mayo,

roasted onion and mushroom, cheddar, bacon, lettuce and tomato, B360) and the oh-so-good Royale Grilled Cheese (stuffed with roasted beef, gruyere, caramelized onions and beer broth, B280). They serve ice cream from Guss Damn Good (olive oil, bourbon and yuzu sorbets, B150), too. The drinks: Bartender Baer is also behind the drinks lists at 72 Courtyard’s Beam, Toro and Little Bao. Here, his creative offerings are made from carefeully selected top-shelf bottles and house-made spirits. For something sweet and sour try the Self(ie)-Adored (B440), made with Bison Grass flavored vodka, elderflower liqueur, raspberry and egg white garnish, that’s completed with your very own polaroid shot. We really enjoy his savory version of the negroni, named Salad Days (B390), in which he “washes”—that is, he sous-vides—his gin with cherry tomatoes then mixes it with French aperitif liqueur (replacing Campari’s bitterness), bianco vermouth and pink peppercorn tincture topped with smoked olive oil. Also check the board for the monthly slushie special. On our visit, we had the Kentucky Buck , made of bourbon, strawberry, house-made lemon cordial and ginger, which packed a refreshing punch. Baer does customized drinks, too, so pick your base spirit and flavor, then let him do the rest. Vasachol Quadri 72 Sukhumvit Soi 55

COCKTAILS Five new coffee-based cocktails you need in your life right now

COFFEE NEGRONI AT Q&A (B390)

Q&A bar sticks closely to the classic recipe of this timeless drink using equal portions gin, vermouth and Campari, but adds a twist by having the mixture brewed for six hours with Ethiopian coffee beans. It’s a combination of two of our favorite things,the bittersweet taste of Camapri and a warm coffee flavor that lingers on the palate. They occasionally have a special version made using cold brew from Roots, too. 235/13 Sukhumvit Soi 21, 02-664-1445

THE GREAT GREY AT THE OWL SOCIETY WHISKEY SALOON (B360)

JET LAGGED AT EVIL MAN BLUES (B490)

CHOCOGRONI AT OSITO UNIQUE SPANISH (B250)

DUSK TILL DAWN AT BACKSTAGE COCKTAIL BAR

Ekkamai’s new whiskey bar has Suchada “Fahbeer” Sopajaree (one of 2016’s 12 finalists at Diageo World Class Thailand Competition and previously behind Hugo Eatery & Bar) manning the bar. The Great Grey is the strongest choice out of her first set of three signature drinks. She uses Johnnie Walker Black Label as the base spirit, mixed with Cynar artichoke liqueur, port cherry and Patron XO Cafe. It’s a spirit-forward creation (think negroni) that comes with a nice coffee kick for aftertaste.

We’re obsessed with this new bar’s (see above) coffee drink. Served in a coupe glass with a cold brew ice cube, Jet Lagged is a spirit-forward cocktail made with bourbon, coffee liqueur, sweet vermouth, black walnut bitters and Grand Marnier. It tastes as fancy as it sounds.

This is a great spot for gin enthusiasts. Martin Miller’s is the house pour, but the bar stocks another 50 -plus bottles. Each is carefully selected for each cocktail, as in this cocoa negroni, which is based on Colombian Gin that’s aged in rum barrels and carries a hint of vanilla. The negroni is made with sweet vermouth, white cacao syrup and cedar wood-infused Campari for a more smoky finish. It’s garnished with orange and vanilla stick.

Run by six leading bartenders from the Diageo World Class family, this theater-themed bar is undoubtedly one of the hottest new spots for craft cocktails. Here, you’ll find twists on vintage classics like the Manhattan and martini. This drink reminds us of Rob Roy (Scotch whiskey and sweet vermouth) but with the addition of Aperol and, of course, coffee. Stirred with ice and served on the rocks, the drink is garnished with orange and coffee beans.

Mahatun Plaza, 888/23-24 Phloen Chit Rd., 02-651-4399. BTS Phloen Chit

L/F, Playhaus Thonglor, 205/22-23 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 02-712-5747

Sukhumvit Soi 61

72 Courtyard, 72 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor)

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Azul Latin American flavors that evoke the Cuban diaspora in Miami. The buzz: Veteran chef Kip Oxman (formerly of Hemingway’s and Monsoon) presents what’s called Nuevo Latino (new latin) at this Thonglor restaurant. The decor: Nestled in the Adelphi hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 49, the restaurant takes one side of the ground floor—a deep strip of a space which the new owners have decked out in reds, browns and flashy neon signage. A long bar takes pride of place, while outdoors offers some alfresco seating. The food: Nuevo Latino cuisine was born in Miami, where acclaimed Cuban-American chef Douglas Rodriguez ("the godfather of Nuevo Latino Cuisine") grew up and learned his culinary skills. In short, the cuisine borrows flavors from Cuba and other Spanish-speaking

countries. Oxman is on a mission to prove there’s more than tortillas to Latin American food. Cuban fare spans the nation’s wellloved sandwiches (B240) and meatballs (albondigas criolla, B160) to a Cuban take on seafood paella (B460). The chef also uses the adobo technique (marinating raw food in a stock made of paprika, oregano, salt, garlic and vinegar) for dishes like grilled half chicken (B340) and wagyu flank steak (B740), and serves the typically Latin mojo sauce. He’s also added his own take to several dishes like using crabmeat instead of red meat for the empanadas (B160) and duck instead of beef in the delicious ropa vieja stew (B220) served with poached egg on a grilled corn cake. Elsewhere in the menu, there are ceviche, croquetas, soup, salad and the chef’s signature hamburger (B380). Miami’s classic key lime tart (B180) is of course

available, along with churros (B140), tres leches (three milk cake, B180) and avocado panna cotta (B160). The drinks: The signature drinks list sees twists given to classic cocktails like Azul Colada (passion fruit, rum, dark rum and cocoa liqueur) and Mojito Lychee (lychee, rum, mint, lime, syrup and lychee liqueur, both B240). Why you should care: Chef Oxman not only introduces Bangkok to a new cuisine, but he’s also doing a great job of it—there are definitely some flavors happening in Azul’s food which are new to Bangkok and well worth exploring. Natcha Sanguankiattichai 16 Sukhumvit Soi 49, 02-662-6117. BTS Thong Lo

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TABLE TALK Into the Woods

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Holey Moly Grab your morning bread fix at Sukhumvit’s new early-rising bakery (open from 7am). Holey Artisan Bakery (245/12 Sukhumvit Soi 31, 091-720-1074) sees British baker Maurice Chaplais make his bread and pastries from scratch, highlighting the use of unbleached flour, house-made sourdough, glaze and frosting. According to the chef, most of the bread and croissants take 2-3 days to make, resulting in deeply flavorful products. Don’t miss their baguette (B100), sourdough (B80) and butter croissant (B80) or sweeter picks like the rich chocolate cake and carrot cake (both B140).

Tall Tales Chiang Mai's fairy tale-inspired cafe Into the Woods has opened a dark and gloomy sister in Bangkok (55/37 Phaya Thai Rd., 09-551-6636). Inspired by the owner’s love for the original Into the Woods musical, the cafe highlights funky dessert creations

like spicy honey waffle (B160), chocolate tarts (B135) and rolled sponge cakes (B95). To drink, there's a range of fruit smoothies (B135) as well as flavored coffee (B90-110).

Boston to Bangkok The brainchild of chefs Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette, Toro (72 Courtyard, 72 Sukhumvit Soi 55 [Thonglor], 02-392-7790) made its name in the US cities of Boston and New York for Barcelona-inspired tapas dishes served in a chic and fun setting. Headed by chef Zach Watkins, the Bangkok outpost adapts the food to suit local ingredients and palates. That means seared foie gras (B490) served with roselle sauce, shimeji mushroom and mangosteen, while the hanger steak (filete a la plancha, B420) comes with caramelized red onion and green curry butter. Other standout offerings include asado de huesos (bone marrow and oxtail marmalade with radish citrus salad and cocoa nib, B450) and setas y huevo (San Sebastian-style wild mushrooms with wild herbs and farm egg, B250). Natcha Sanguankiattichai

Harrods Cafe and Ice Cream Parlour G/F, Emquartier, Sukhumvit Rd., 02-003-6424. Open daily 11am-10pm. BTS Phrom Phong At Harrods Cafe, you can enjoy pasta, sandwiches and salad as well as baked items like croissants, muffins and cakes. The highlight would have to be their adjacent Ice Cream Parlour with signature ice-cream flavors like No.42 Earl Grey Salted Caramel, Midnight Rose (charcoal and rose lychee ribbon) and Macadamia Salted Caramel at B89/scoop. Or make it a sundae with options like the Coppa Cioccolata Calda (Belgium chocolate and macadamia sea salt caramel ice cream with English milk cream soft serve and chocolate sauce, B220). Exclusively for Citi credit cardmembers. Get 10% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages when spending THB 1,000 or more /sales slip Today - 31 Dec 16

To redeem your favorite dining vouchers, please visit www.citirewards.com. Simply click “Thailand” and then “Gift voucher”

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FOOD REVIEWS

Crab & Claw

LOBSTER AND OYSTER OLYMPICS This July, Crab and Claw celebrates its one-year anniversary by rolling out two massive 100-minute all-you-can-eat deals. Every Tue and Fri, you can order any of over 20 lobster dishes on the menu at B2,800/person with a glass of wine or B3,300/person with freeflow wine. While on Wed, B1,500 (with a glass of wine) or B2,000 (with free-flow wine) gives you access to fresh oyster dishes. Available at both Emquartier and Siam Paragon branches.

Luka

SRI LANKAN DINNER Bernard and Pauline Holsinger from Sri Lanka’s Adawatte Tea Estate visit Luka to host a tea seminar in the afternoon of Jul 14 and Sri Lankan dinners from 5:30-9:30pm on Jul 14-15. The dinner sets you back B1,300, with the likes of sinhala salad (shallot, tomato, green chili, coconut flakes, lemon juice and pepper), hoppers (Sri Lankan fermented-batter crepes) and egg hoppers curries. For reservations, contact 02-637- 8338.

Backstage Bar

WELL WELL TASHA LU SPREADS HER WINGS AT BACKSTAGE BAR

Miyatake

Hendricks Gin regional brand ambassador Tasha Lu takes a guest bartender shift at Backstage Bar this Jul 12.

Japanese. Miyatake, 4/F, MBK, Phayathai Rd. Open daily Mon-Thu 10am-9pm, FriSun 10am-10pm. B-BBB. BTS National Stadium. F

205/22-23 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 061-519-5891

For years Miyatake has had an upstanding reputation as a solid after-work salaryman’s spot. Its single-counter space inside the oldschool Tokyu Supermarket at MBK shopping mall has been praised as one of the most-affordable spots for fresh sushi inside a mall. But time hasn’t been kind to Miyatake. While we don’t expect fireworks from anything at MBK, it’s a shock to see how disappointing things have gotten here. Not only is the menu an unappealing mess of pixelated food images, but it lists many dishes the restaurant no longer serves. Fans of fatty otoro tuna flesh, the servers tell us, now need to make do with cyu-

64/1 Pan Rd., 02-637-8558

Let the Boy Die

7/F, Emquartier, Sukhumvit Rd., 096197-5769. BTS Phrom Phong G/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 061912-3145. BTS Siam

MAHANAKHON 1-YEAR ANNIVERSATRY TAPS TAKEOVER This Jul 15, Mahanakhon local craft beer takes over all six taps at Let the Boy Die. Le Normandie

542 Luang Rd., 082-675-9673

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CHEF UMBERTO BOMBANA VISIT

BB&B FRIENDS AND FAMILY SALE On Jul 9-10, hospitality product importer BB&B offers discounts of up 80-percent on imported products like glassware, wine, wine accessories, spirits, sake and coffee, plus free cheese and wine tasting, and workshops on wine, sake and cocktail.

As part of San Pellegrino’s Fine Dining Lovers Guest Chef series, ch ef Umberto B o m b a na fro m three-Michelin-starred 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana in Hong Kong (#13 in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2016) visits Le Normandie this Jul 13-14. His eight-course wine pairing dinner is priced at B13,000 per person.

Sorrento HHHH Italian. 73 Sathorn Soi 10,02-234-9933. O p e n S u n -T h u 1 1 a m -1 1 p m ; Fr i - S a t 11am-midnight. BBB. B500

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Dating back to the ‘80s, Sorrento is one of the city’s oldest names for Italian food long before everyone became an expert on authenticity. Saving it from closure, Diageo World Class 2015 winner Pongpak “Ton” Sudthipongse and his partners decided to take over the restaurant earlier this year, and their efforts don’t fall short. Visit day or night and you’ll find the place buzzing with customers. The new photogenic, wow-evoking dishes don’t just appeal on Instagram; they taste great too. The pasta cacio e pepe (cheese and pepper pasta, B360-460), for instance, is made in the well of a large ParmigianoReggiano wheel that imbues every bite with rich, decadent taste, then flamed with cognac for even more flavor. The pizza Salute (B390), too, features gushing cheese between its two perfectly crispy crusts. Fancy

toro (medium fatty tuna, B350 for sushi/B1,100 for sashimi) instead. On our last visit, the Matsuwa Set (B690), four pieces of red tuna sushi and two cyu-toro sushi, had clearly not been sliced well, the result being chewy pieces of fish sinew in every bite. We found the same problem with the tetsuka don (red meat tuna in shoyu sauce, B380), which is also let down by mushy, dull rice. There’s similarly little to write home about regarding the grilled eel dragon roll (B350), in which the onedimensional eel is covered in a tedious, sweet yaki sauce. Surprisingly, the only real highpoint at Miyatake comes from their teppan (grill) station, which manages to serve a tender, flavorful sirloin steak (B500/200g) complemented by a shoyu and mashed peppers dipping sauce instead of the usual mayonnaise mixed with spring onions. But that’s not enough to make Miyatake worth recommending. Thanks to poorquality sushi coupled with inattentive service, MBK’s best kept secret is one we’ll happily take to the grave.

dishes aside, the kitchen team (led by the original Sorrento crew) can roll out reliable staples as well. The burrata salad (B340) tastes impressively fresh, from the chilled burrata and sliced tomatoes to the black olives, pesto and raspberry balsamic dressing. The fettuccine with wild boar ragu (B320) is also rich and spicy, the house-made pasta blending well with the tender stewed meat. The osso buco alla Milanese (B690) sees a thick crosscut veal shank braised until the meat falls from the bone, and though the accompanying saffron risotto may be overcooked, the aroma of saffron and lemon blended with melted cheese make it a decadent treat. We also like the pumpkin cream soup (B190) for its warming, balanced taste, even though the promised hints of truffle oil seem all but absent. The only real let-down is our tiramisu (B165), a cut-out block so smothered in thick, bland cream that one can hardly taste the ladyfingers. Never mind. Washed down with the drinks of the award-winning bartender-owner it’s an easy misstep to forgive. With its relaxing, family-friendly atmosphere and reliable food, this is an unpretentious Italian restaurant which we can happily recommend.

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now SAT Inner Kid You’ve probably seen illustrator Sundae Kids’ humorously cute comics being shared all over Facebook, but this Jul 9-Sep 16 they’ll be taking over the gallery walls of Pullman Bangkok Hotel G (188 Silom Rd.). His Kid Within exhibition comprises illustrations, paintings and comics capturing relatable memories from childhood. Head over on the opening day to also catch live music from emerging rockers Marathon, as well as a live drawing session by the artist himself.

SAT Urban Decay American photographer Christopher Wise explores Bangkok’s rapidly changing architectural landscape in The Way of Quality Living, which takes over the space of his bar-slash-gallery WTF Gallery & Cafe (7 Sukhumvit Soi 51) from Jul 9-Aug 14. As old communities give way to shiny malls and property developments, Wise finds beauty in the often-overlooked, decaying buildings of the ‘70s, symbolic of thwarted dreams. Opening party on Jul 9 from 7pm.

SAT In the House Here’s a house party that may actually be worth crashing. This Jul 9 sees the launch of Sound A House (31 Soi Srinakarin 57, behind Paradise Park), a new series of gigs that takes place in an actual house. Bands on the lineup include Zweedz n’ Roll, Gorn Clw, Summer Dress, Hope the Flowers, Hariguem Zaboy and Free Typewriter. Away from the music, there will also be a pop-up tattoo parlor from Tantai Tatooer and various craft goodies for sale. Tickets are B250 each, available by shooting a message to www.fb.com/soundahouse.

SAT Japanese Invasion Japanese indie group The Fin have been compared to M83 and Phoenix for their dance-pop sound that incorporates elements of “chill-wave.” Formed in 2010, the band is now on a world tour to promote their second album, Through the Deep, which includes a show at Live RCA (RCA, Rama 9 Rd.) this Jul 9. Support comes from local acts Fwends and Telex Telexs.

SAT Dope Times Two It’s been two years since the Dope As Funk crew started throwing parties dedicated to the very best in old-school beats. To celebrate, they’ll be taking over Whiteline (Silom Soi 8) this Jul 9 with the Dope As Funk 2 Year Anniversary party packed with all the usual '80s and '90s hip-hop, rock and house classics from DJs Luck-E, Karl Andy, Arin and Rory BreakerMorant. Late-night revelers can also head to the delightfully named Grind Room for an after-party helmed by DJs Sir Walt and Slomororo.

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UPCOMING CONCERTS

Miguel Migs

Dense & Pika

Simon Patterson

DJ LUNATIC

DENSE & PIKA

LEVELS 4 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Join the German DJ as he spins quality funk, soul, disco and hip-hop tracks all night long. Jul 8, 9pm. Studio Lam, Sukhumvit Soi 51, 02261-6661. Free. BTS Thong Lo.

The British electronic DJ and producer duo, who have performed at Loveland Ibiza and Awakenings Festival, spin their best techno tracks with support from local talent Marmosets. Jul 9, 8pm. Beam, 1/F, 72 Courtyard, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 02-392-7750. Free.

The club celebrates its fourth anniversary with a massive party featuring music from special guest DJ Pat Farrell as well as an open bar from 10-11pm. Jul 13, 10pm. Levels, 6/F, Aloft Hotel, 35 Sukhumvit Soi 11, 082-308-3246, 095-248-3897. Free. BTS Nana.

SIMON PATTERSON

The British trance DJ previously headlined for Electric Daisy Festival, Creamfields and Tomorrowland. Jul 8, 9pm. Live RCA Bangkok, RCA, Rama 9 Rd., 098-974-6974. B500 (includes one drink). SOUND A HOUSE #1

A house party, featuring artists, bands and DJs Hariguem Zaboy, Hope the Flowers, Summer Dress, Free Typewriter, Zweedz n' roll, Gorn Clw and more. There will also be a pop-up tattoo shop by special guest Tantai Tattooer. Jul 9, 4pm. Sound A House, 31 Soi Srinakarin 57. B200-250.

DOPE AS FUNK 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

The local party organizers celebrate their second anniversary with old school hip-hop, funk , '80s and reggae tunes from DJs Luck-E, Karl Andy, Arin and Rory Breaker-Morant. There will also be an after-party in the Grind Room with music from DJs Sir Walt and Slomororo. Jul 9, 10pm. Whiteline, Silom Soi 8, 087-0611117. B300 (includes one drink). BTS Sala Daeng. PHOENIX NIGHT

DJs P-Rachelle, Reflex, Tiny Noize and Reservation take over the decks of the club. Dress code is black, gold and white. Jul 13, 9pm. Demo, Thonglor Soi 10, 085-250-2000. Free.

MIGUEL MIGS

The club's series combining nightilfe with art welcomes the San Francisco-based deep house DJ known for his jazz and reggae sounds. He'll be supported by local DJs Hallex M and Alex Imix as well as fine art from GOJA gallery. Jul 14, 9pm. Ce La Vi, 39/F, Sathorn Square Complex, 98 Sathorn Rd., 02-108-2000. Free. BTS Chong Nonsi. SUNN ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY

The nightlife party team celebrates its first birthday with quality house and techno music from all of Sunn's resident DJs. Jul 16, 8pm. Live RCA Bangkok, RCA, Rama 9 Rd., 098974-6974. Free.

LIVE MUSIC

classical BRITISH MUSIC NIGHT

The Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Jamie Phillips and featuring trombonist Peter Moore, performs pieces by British composers Benjamin Britten, Nathaniel Shilkret and Ralph Vaughan Williams. Jul 8, 7pm; Jul 9, 4pm. Prince Mahidol Hall, Mahidol University (Salaya Campus), 25/25 Buddhamonthon Sai 4 Rd. B100-500.

gigs The Fin

THE FIN

The Japanese indie pop group perform tracks from their latest album, Through the Deep, with support from local indie bands Fwends and Telex Telexs. Jul 9, 7pm. Live RCA Bangkok, RCA, Rama 9 Rd., 098-974-6974. B1,000. THE ELECTRIC PI-PHAT BAND

The new percussion quartet from the drummer of The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band play instruments from central Thailand with modern twists. Jul 13, 9:30pm. Studio Lam, Sukhumvit Soi 51, 02-261-6661. B200. BTS Thong Lo. HALFSOUND

Halfsound

Pentatonix

The contemporary saxophone duo consisting of Ali Fyffe and Matt Hinchliffe perform works by young Australian composers as part of their Southeast Asia tour. Jul 15, 8pm. Cho Why, 17 Soi Nana, Charoenkrung Rd. Free. MRT Hua Lamphong.

Charlie Puth

Selena Gomez

SELENA GOMEZ

SIMPLE PLAN

The ex-Disney star turned pop singer makes her way to the Bangkok stage for the first time, promising performances of hits from her latest album Revival including "Same Old Love" and "Hands to Myself" as well as many other guilty-pleasure songs. Jul 29, 7:30pm. Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, 99 Popular Rd., 02-833-4455. B2,000-5,000.

The French-Canadian punk band, best known for '00s hits including "Shut Up," "Perfect" and "Welcome to My Life," return to Bangkok for the third time as part of their "Taking One For the Team" tour to promote their latest studio album. Sep 8, 8pm. Moonstar Studio, 701 Lad Phrao Soi 80 (Lad Phrao), 02-539-3881. B2,800 from Thaiticketmajor.

CHARLIE PUTH

PENTATONIX

The American singer and songwriter, who made a name for himself through his viral Youtube videos "Marvin Gaye" and the Critic's Choice-award-winning "See You Again," makes his Bangkok debut. He'll be joined by opening acts Ozmo and Room 39. Aug 12, 6pm. Muang Thai GMM Live House, 8/F, CentralWorld, 999/1 Rama 1 Rd. B2,000 from Thaiticketmajor. BTS Chit Lom.

The two-time winners of the Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella perform their original songs such as "Can't Sleep Love" as well as many of their popular covers. Sep 13, 6pm. Muang Thai GMM Live House, 8/F, CentralWorld, 999/1 Rama 1 Rd. B2,000 from Thaiticketmajor. BTS Chit Lom.

TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB

The Northern Irish indie-rock band, known for their hits "Something Good Can Work," "Undercover Martyn" and "What You Know" take the stage with support from local opening acts Tabasco and Tattoo Colour. Aug 17, 6pm. Show DC Oasis Outdoor Arena, Rama 9 Rd. B2,000-2,500. SUNGHA JUNG L'ATELIER TOUR

The Korean solo guitarist who made a name for himself with hit Youtube videos reaching more than 3.9 million subscribers returns to Bangkok to perform songs from his latest album, L'Atelier, which includes hits like "On Cloud Nine." Aug 20, 6pm. M Theater, 2884/2 New Petchaburi Rd., 08-0260-0771/-6. B1,100-2,400.

ADAM LAMBERT AND QUEEN

Two members from the legendary rock band Queen, Roger Taylor and Brian May, join the ex-American Idol contestant for a collaborative world tour featuring some of the British band's greatest hits including "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Will Rock You" as well as Lambert's own hits including "Ghost Town" and "What Do You Want From Me?" Sep 30, 7:30pm. Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, 99 Popular Rd., 02-833-4455. B2,0008,000 from Thaiticketmajor. SCORPIONS 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR 2016

The German rock band perform live to celebrate their 50-year anniversary, and to promote their latest album, Return to Forever. Oct 26, 8pm. BITEC, 88 Bang Na-Trat Rd., 02-749-3939. B1,200-5,200. BTS Bang Na.

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ART EXHIBITIONS

BATTLE

CAPTURING THE INTANGIBLE

Artists Gumsak Atipiboonsin and Taweesak Ujugatanond use the gallery space as a battleground for their own set of abstract paintings, which will all be displayed as if in opposition with one another. Through Aug 14. The Adler Subhashok Gallery, 160/3 Sukhumvit Soi 39, 02-662-0299.

Sanitas Pradittasnee presents 10 sculptures and art installations that explore the nature of light. Through Aug 13. The Art Center, 7/F, Center of Academic Resources, Chulalongkorn University, Phaya Thai Rd., 022182-965.

With the renovation of the new Siam Discovery comes a brand new contemporary art gallery, Galerie Adler Bangkok. Set on the ground floor of the mall, the space is designed to pay homage to the style of Dutch painter Piet Mondrian and his signature pattern of intertwining white and colored grids which spread across the floor and walls of the gallery. The art itself is displayed across a series of rooms connected by tunnels in a minimalistic style. In collaboration with its sister branch in Paris, the gallery works with a mission to exhibit paintings, sculptures and photography from both local and international artists. The space selects highlight pieces from artists, rather than entire series, and presents them all in the same space to create a dynamic and engaging gallery filled with a variety of art. Currently on display are the caricatural oil paintings of Jarasporn Chumsri, the bronze terracotta sculptures of Liu Bolin, the acrylic works of Yin Kun, the fine art photography of Eli Rezkallah and more.

GENERATION THAI ART EXHIBITION

HAPPENING EYES ON JAPAN: THE EXHIBITION

Seven selected artists, including two young prodigies, exhibit their interpretations of Thai heritage. Jul 9-Aug 5. Sathorn 11 Art Space, 404 Sathorn Soi 11.

Seven Thai photographers, including Hormones' actor Gunn Junhavat and author of the novel Kagawa Memories Vip Buraphadeja, present their latest images capturing all corners of Japan, ranging from Tokyo to Hashima island. Through Jul 17. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), 939 Rama 1 Rd., 02-214-6630-8. BTS National Stadium

Galerie Adler, M/F Siam Discovery, Rama 4 Rd., 02-106-8495. Open daily 10am-10:30pm. BTS Siam

PLAN AHEAD

Outdoor Music Festivals You Should Already be Planning For

SEASON OF LOVE SONG 6.1

Aug 13, Rancho Charnvee Resort & Country Club, Khao Yai

HEART AND NERVE AND SINEW BY KAT JONES

KARAOKE TWILIGHT

An exhibition of intricate pen and ink drawings that chart the relationship between clarity and chaos. Through Jul 31. Chomp, 63-65 Samsen Soi 1, 02-629-2026.

Taweewit Kijtanasoonthorn's latest solo exhibition presents a collection of photographs capturing life in Bangkok's karaoke bars, and how their exterior of colorful neon lights is usually a facade to the hidden loneliness that lies beneath. Through Jul 31. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), 939 Rama 1 Rd., 02-214-6630-8.

The country’s most romantic music festival returns in a brand new location, promising quality live music while camping out under the stars. This year’s event, under the theme “Singing in the Rain,” invites festival-goers to throw on their raincoats and rainboots to enjoy music from top pop artists including 25Hours, Two, Stamp, Rose Sirintip, Pop Pongkul, Klear, Seasonfive and Atom.

KID WITHIN BY SUNDAE KIDS

KIND OF BLUE

The Bangkok illustrator hosts his first exhibition, taken from his "Kid Within" series that captures fun, nostalgic moments from childhood. The opening exhibition features live music from emerging rock band Marathon, as well as a live drawing session. Jul 9-Sep 16. Pullman Bangkok Hotel G, 188 Silom Rd., 02-238-1991.

Torwong Wutthiwong explores his memories and long lost emotions through a series of abstract paintings. Jul 9-25. Bridge, Charoenkrung Soi 51, 086-986-9421. BTS Saphan Taksin

Dec 11, Jolly Land Starlight Amphitheater, Khaokho, Petchaburi.

Tickets are B1,200 from Thaiticketmajor.com

OVERCOAT MUSIC FESTIVAL

Back for its 7th year, one of the country's biggest winter outdoor music festivals promises live romantic pop music amid beautiful mountain scenery. Temperatures usually hover around 13-15 degrees Celsius, making it the perfect destination for snuggling up in winter coats and catching some live music. Although the lineup has yet to be announced, previous years have seen big names like Singto Numchok, Lipta, 25 Hours, Ben Chalatit and Tor Saksit take the stage.

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FILM

Bangkok Book Festival

BANGKOK BOOK FESTIVAL

The book-focused event returns with seminars and talks from Bangkok-based university lecturers who'll be discussing literature and media-related topics such as the media industry in Thailand, the rise of Bangkok's independent bookstores, book licensing and copyrights, emerging Thai writers and much more. There will also be a large book sale featuring both Thai and international novels and non-fiction works. Jul 15-17, 11am. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), 939 Rama 1 Rd., 02-2146630-8. Free. BTS National Stadium.

Thailand International Travel Fair

THAILAND INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL FAIR

The massive travel fair returns for its 19th exhibition, promising nothing but travel-related booths including airlines, travel agents, tour companies, national tourism boards and travel magazines. Previous events have attracted over 800,000 visitors and some 500 booths. Jul 14-17, 10am. Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, 60 New Ratchadapisek Rd., 02229- 3000. Free. MRT Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre.

CELL (USA)

THE SHALLOWS (USA)

Sci-fi/Horror. After a mysterious cellphone signal turns people into savage zombies, it is up to Clay (John Cusack), Tom (Samuel L. Jackson) and Alice (Isabelle Fuhrman) to come to the rescue. Jul 7

Drama/Thriller. A young professional surfer (Blake Lively) comes face-toface with a great white shark while she surfs on a secluded beach in Australia. Jul 7

BONJOUR FRANCE BANGKOK 2016

The Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce's four-day fair features booths from various French products including cosmetics, fashion, interior design and gourmet food and beverages. There will also be a series of cultural performances in collaboration with the French Embassy of Thailand. Jul 14-17, 10am. CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd., 02-635-1111. Free. BTS Chit Lom.

THE PURGE: ELECTION YEAR (USA)

THE BFG (USA)

Sci-Fi/Thriller. After vowing to eliminate the yearly tradition known as The Purge, presidential candidate Charlene Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell) and her head of security (Frank Grillo) are faced with a deadly scheme hatched by their opponents. Jul 7

Fantasy/Adventure. Based on the popular children’s book by Roald Dahl, the story follows 10-year-old Sophie (Ruby Barnhill) and her adventures with the Big Friendly Giant (Mark Rylance) as they travel to London. Jul 7

Upcoming

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

CAFE SOCIETY (USA)

Comedy/Drama. Set in the 1930s, a young man is sent to work for his uncle’s business in Hollywood, where he finds himself falling in love with his uncle’s mistress. Jul 14

Food Photography workshop by Mod Image

Rya Rug Stitch Embroidery Workshop

FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP BY MOD IMAGE

RYA RUG STITCH EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP

The food photographer from Image magazine shares her tricks on how to make food look beautiful in images. Register at goo.gl/k4m7Ba. Jul 9, 2pm, 9am. 1839 Cafe & Gallery, Ladprao Wanghin Rd., 084-641-5141. B2,000.

Learn basic embroidery skills based on Scandinavian rug making techniques with Sarin Tasanatepgamol, and use them to create pictures. Jul 9, 1pm. Tentacles N22, 22 Narathiwas Soi 22, 082-487-1487. B2,000.

STORYTELLING FOR ENTREPRENEURS

Expert storyteller Saran Yen Panya teaches you how to create plots and tell them through images using characters from brands, artists, designers and other case studies. Jul 10, 1pm. Atelier Rudee, 70/3 Sukhumvit Rd., 082-326-1309. B555.

STORYTELLING WORKSHOP WITH SARAN YEN PANYA

Marketing people and startups, learn how to tell the story of your brand or idea with marketing expert Premwit Srichatwong. Jul 9, 10am. Hubba, 19 Ekkamai Soi 4, 02-714-3388. B3,000.

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