NOVEMBER 2013
DEALS ON WHEELS F O O D B Y P H O N E ’ S M O N T H LY N E W S L E T T E R
SPECIAL PROMOTIONS NEW ZEALAND ICE CREAM
JAMESON
OLIVE
Order over 499 THB and get a Free Garlic Bread or Chicken Tenders
Get a Free Chicken Wrap with orders over 599 THB
LA CANTINA
LE LAPIN
VIA VIA
Get a free portion of La Cantina Chocolate Salami with order over 499 THB
50% Discount every Tuesdays and Wednesdays on big size sandwiches
Order over 599 THB and get a Free Pizza Margherita
BREIZH CREPES
INDIAN HOST
Buy over 999 THB and get a FREE Bottle of Cider (499 THB worth)
Order over 599 THB and GET A FREE portion of PALAK PANEER
Buy 1 Pint 473ml. (all flavor), get free mini-cup 125ml. (any flavor)
BOURBON STREET
Buy over 499 THB and get a free Pumpkin Creme Brulee
FEATURED RESTAURANT locals. If you’re going with a group or dining
MONSOON CAFE & RESTAURANT
THE PLACE TO MEET AND EAT
alone, there’s something here for everyone. The scene is vibrant, relaxed and fun. In front, there is a terraced area with modern patio furniture, fringed by palm trees and vibrant orange sun umbrellas. It is ideal
In a street filled with stereotypical beer bars,
for al fresco dining and people watching. A
its refreshing to come across Monsoon Cafe
sliding glass door separates the indoor seat-
and Restaurant, a sleek and stylish bistro.
ing area, a room with dark wood tables and
Although located in the heart of the city, it feels
chairs contrasted by orange cushions and
more like a place to eat and drink at a casual
burgundy tablecloths and individual choco-
beach resort - the perfect place for those moments
late place mats.
when you want to go out for a meal and really
When the restaurant opened four years
don’t fancy either a pub or a snazzy restaurant.
ago, the owners brought in a consultant
Just a short walk from the Nana BTS station,
American Chef to put together a menu
Monsoon is popular with expats, tourists and
and train the local staff. Due to the multi
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FEATURED RESTAURANT MONSOON CAFE & RESTAURANT
ethnic community on this part of Sukhumvit Road, he created an eclectic menu – which has recently been updated – offering European, Pasta, Burgers, Mexican and Thai dishes. There is a partially open kitchen so it’s possible to see how the food is being prepared – there are no hidden kitchen secrets at Monsoon. Santa Fe Nachos, a dish of crispy corn tortilla chips smothered with green chill, cheddar cheese, refried beans, sour cream and salsa is a signature item. The dish dates back to 1943 when the wives of ten to twelve U.S. soldiers stationed at Fort Duncan, Texas were in nearby Piedras Negras, Mexico on a shopping trip. They arrived arrived at the restaurant of Ignacio ‘Nacho’ Anaya after it had closed for the day. Nacho Anaya invented a new snack for them with what little he had available in the kitchen: tortillas and cheese. Anaya cut the tortillas into triangles, added shredded cheddar cheese, quickly heated them and then added sliced jalapeño peppers. From this emergency improvisation Nachos have become a fixed item on the world’s Tex-Mex menus.
Monsoon Cafe & Restaurant 8 Sukhumvit Soi 8 BTS NANA Phone: 0-2653-1110 www.thedublinerbangkok.com
Opening Hours :
11.30-11pm for food the bar remains open until 1am.
Credit cards
All major credit cards accepted
:
Price per person without drinks :
THB 270
FBP partner since :
2013
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FEATURED RESTAURANT MONSOON CAFE & RESTAURANT The Bacon Swiss Burger is also noteworthy. Served open with a large beef patty topped with melted cheese and crispy bacon and tomato and lettuce on the other half of the bun, it is accompanied by a mountain of curly fries and a small bowl of coleslaw. What actually defines a Bacon Swiss Burger and its precise origins remains unclear. One school of though is that in an attempt to serve a premium burger, a fast food chain used Swiss cheese and topped it with crispy bacon. It has now become a generic name for a premium burger even if the cheese isn’t Swiss The dish that most caught my attention was the Seafood paella, short grain rice baked with saffron, white wine, lobster, shrimp, squid, mussels, chorizo sausage, sweet pepper, onions, garlic and peas. The dish is synonymous with Spanish cuisine. The secret to a good paella is to use short grain rice as it easily absorbs liquid. During the cooking process, there is absolutely no stirring. The test of a well-cooked paella is the brown crispy layer that forms on the bottom of the pan – a highly prized delicacy. The final dish Fajitas which by definition is any grilled meat served with a stack of tortillas for wrapping the meat and other ingredients. At at Monsoon the meat choices include pork, chicken shrimp or Australian beef, served on a classic sizzling hotplate. On a separate white square plate there is refried beans, Mexican rice, sour cream and tomato salsa served in a corn ship bowl. Customers take a tortilla and wrap it around the ingredients, that they prefer. Monsoon also has a wide selection of authentic tasting Thai dishes and a specials menu that changes every three days. Good food, affordable prices and a relaxed an casual atmosphere are the hallmarks of Monsoon.
PERSONALITY OF THE MONTH
DAVID BELL CHARLEY BROWNS MAXICANA RESTAURANTS
After a gap of two years, we caught up with David Bell, Manager of Charley Brown’s Mexicana, for an update on what’s happening in his restaurant/bar and on one of the most popular hospitality streets in Bangkok. “Our Margarita Madness on Tuesday is still very popular,” David tells us with a smile. “It is always good to book to avoid disappointment. The latest addition to our drinks list is our homemade sangria which we make fresh daily. As our neighbour Cheap Charlie’s is closed for business on Sundays, we don’t want his customers to go thirsty, so we offer low prices on beer, 70 baht, and wine by the glass, 100 baht. They can still look at where Charlie’s was located, but now have the advantage of a bathroom and wait staff.” “Bangkok is attracting a whole new set of tourists,” he continues. “We have noticed a big increase in guests from Japan, Korea and Russia. The only problem we have encountered is communicating what’s on our menu properly. Too many times we find people simply choose the well-known dishes – nachos and tacos – and never try any of the more interesting ones. To combat this, we designed a digital menu which we give to guests who may not know Mexican food well. It contains photos of each dish and symbols to denote ingredients. It’s very easy to use and we have people requesting it on a regular basis. “There seems to be a fairly even split between shredded chicken or beef as the most popular taco filling. Personally I prefer the beef, it’s imported from Australia and has a great flavour. Whatever a guest decides, I recommend our signature ‘Double Decker’. We coat a soft, flour tortilla with our refried beans and then wrap it around a crispy, corn taco shell stuffed with meat, cheese, salad and Pico de Gallo. It’s not just delicious; it’s practical as it doesn’t fall apart in your hand while eating it. “We serve more of the original lime flavoured Margarita than any other,” he says, but the passion fruit, a refreshing blend of sweet and sour, is addictive. For the past year we have been pouring the popular tequila, Patron XO. Among other things, it makes a great coffee/tequila shot. We have just introduced chili beer which is bottled in Mexico with a Serrano chilli inside. The first mouthfuls are strangely refreshing. Then the chilli kicks in – and I do mean kick! I’d say about 90% of our guests enjoy it and the remaining 10% need a water to cool things down! “Our beer can collection currently has 284 cans on display including some very rare ones,” he says. “We will be renovating upstairs in the near future so we will have even more wall space to expand the collection. “Soi 11 is booming but not entirely in a positive direction,” he concludes. “Bed Supperclub’s closing was a sad loss for the soi and the increase in the numbers of beer vans has meant a worsening traffic problems. On the positive side, there are new hotels and condos being built and that means lots more people to love our food and our margaritas!
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WHAT TO DO IN BANGKOK When? 2-10 Nov, 10am-8pm Impact Arena Muang Thong Thani
What? Health, Cuisine and Beauty Festival 2013
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The show highlights products and services in food, health, beauty and fashion. Enjoy activities, meet and exchange information with gurus from different sections.
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5th Nov 9.30am-3pm Imperial Queens Park Hotel, Sukhumvit Soi 22
Melbourne Cup 2013 Charity Luncheon Ticket 2,900 lunch, free flow wine and watch the race
The running of The Melbourne Cup is said to be the day Australia comes to a standstill. The Australian-New Zealand Women’s Group organise a charity lunch for Bangkok’s desperate housewives to put on their glad rag and get together to watch this amazing race.
9th Nov 3-4pm The Chao Phraya River in front of The Grand Palace
Royal Barge Procession 2013
52 boats with 100s of oarsmen dressed in Ayutthaya-styled uniforms partake in the celebration of the King’s 85th birthday. The Chao Phraya River will play host to this ancient tradition that will start at Rama VII Bridge before ending at Wat Arun.
13th November 8pm Central World Live, 8th Fl Central World
Romantic Sensations Night with Richard Clayderman Ticket 1,800-7,000 THB
Enjoy year-end 2013 festive season with your loved ones at the spectacular “Romantique Sensation Night with Richard Clayderman” concert presented by Universal Music (Thailand) Ltd. and Blackberry.
16th Nov, 11am-5pm, The British Club, Silom Soi 11
Operation Smile Thailand, Family Fun Fair Entry Fee THB 50, All profits will go to Operation Smile.
To celebrate Universal Children’s Day enjoy the fun of the fair, entertainment, music and food, plenty of rides and games and performances to keep the family entertained for the whole day.
17th November, Nationwide
Loi Krathong
Possibly Thailand’s most beautiful festival. It held on the full moon night of the eleventh month. Krathongs are made from a slide of a banana trunk, decorate with flowers, incense and a candle stick. Light the candle, float your krathong, make a wish and all your problems will flow down the river.
28th Nov, 7.30pm BITEC Bangna
Two Door Cinema Club Ticket 2,000-2,500 THB
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