October 2014
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Pizza Mania
LE LAPIN
Order over 599 THB and get a FREE Shawarma Sandwich
Buy any 2 pizzas and get a free Pizza Margherita
Buy 1 Get 1 Free (Big Size Sandwiches only)
Salro Man
Famous Amos Cookies
Up To Yuu
Order over 599 THB get a Free portion of Yangyom Chicken 250g (Code190-1)
Buy any cookies 300g get a cookies 100g for free
Order Over 599 THB get free a portion of Matcha Pudding
Wines by Lovely wine
2 Bottles of Corte Viola: Red and White only 999 THB (989-99)
Tribeca
Free Cake of the Day with order over 499 THB
Sunrise Tacos
order over 599 baht and get a free slice of apple pie
FEATURED RESTAURANT TriBeCa Restobar the Upscale American Dinner A unique dining concept inspired to frequent visits to New York and absorbing the ‘Big Apple’ lifestyle. It is one of Rishi Arora’s favourite cities where locals wake early and queue at their favourite eateries to start their day with a good breakfast or brunch. He and his sister Shareen wanted to bring the affordable New York breakfast/brunch culture to Bangkok and opened TriBeCa in the fashionable Thonglor residential district where they serve classic American staples, made fresh with good quality ingredients at anytime of the day when guests feel the need. They wanted to offer something different to what was already in available in Bangkok. They chose
the name TriBeCa as it’s a neighbourhood of Lower Manhatten of New York City that has the buzz they wanted to recreate. It’s a acronym from Triangle Below Canal Street, an area bound by Canal Street, West Street, Broadway and Vesey Street. They gave this concept to Whitespace a design consultancy headquartered in Bangkok, founded in 2004 by American architect David Mayer. They had the cultural understanding to create an authentic New York cool look for this brunch orientated bistro style restaurant. To explain the name to those unfamiliar with New York a floor to ceiling map of the district covers the far wall. The space they had to work with was split level as part sits over the entrance to the building’s CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 >>
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FEATURED RESTAURANT TriBeCa Restobar
underground car park. White tiles, painted brick walls and wooden panels is complimented with three leather booths to complete the loft deck. It’s bathed in plenty natural light during the day. Leading off of the loft is a covered outdoor area with a large table for 14, a useful overflow area at busy times such as weekends and to accommodate those guests who wish to smoke without having to leave the restaurant. A curious artefact on the bar counter was weighing scales with a clock face, it’s origins remain a mystery, Rishi found it an antique market in Bangkok. It looked totally appropriate for this setting. The first dish we tasted was created by Rishi, Home Made Truffle Mac & Cheese Balls. Small pieces of macaroni in a rich creamy four cheese sauce infused with truffle oil rolled into a ball, dipped in a light batter and deep fried, reserved on waxed paper sitting in a mini metal fryer. Easy dining comfort food suitable for any time of the day.
Tribeca Restobar Ground Fl, Nihonmura Mall Thonglor Soi 13 Bangkok 10110 Tel 0-2712-9209 www.tribeca-restobar.com
Opening Hours : Open Daily 09.00 - Midnight (kitchen closes 3.30-5.30pm) Credit cards
:
All major credit cards accepted
Price per person without drinks :
THB 350
FBP partner since :
2013
Next the plate wide Triple Deck Club Sandwich filled with grilled chicken breast, slices of fresh tomato, lettuce, fried egg and cheddar cheese between three slice of toasted Maison JeanPhilippe sour dough bread, cut into three portions pinned together by a bamboo stick. A very generous serving and possibly one of the best Club sandwiches in Bangkok. We were particularly impressed with their Spaghetti Aglio Olio, generous portions of halved Kalamatta olives and cherry tomatoes in a spicy tomato sauce with the lingering taste due to the
use of Korean chilli flakes and crispy bacon. The pasta was perfectly cooked al dente another perfect any time of the day dish. We enjoyed quality wine by the glass with the meal. To finish the meal an indulgently chocolate Malt cake with toasted marshmallow frosting that had been flame torched. When it came the table we first thought it was an Alsaka meringue icing but the marshmallow was so much lighter and a perfect taste and texture combination. Culminating with a professionally extracted espresso. They do have a dinner menu for guests looking for something a little more substantial which can be ordered at an time. An authentic slice of Big Apple dining professionally delivered.
David Stanton the Hot Dog Man
personality of the month
Originally from Wellington New Zealand, David graduated from Syracuse University New York. It was his ingenuity at reaching the office of the Human Resources Director that landed him an internship at Four Seasons New York. From there he worked for 12 years with the luxury hotel group first based in New York, then in Hampshire UK but being a city boy lived in London. From there he travelled the world as part of the opening team of their new properties. He first came to Asia as Assistant Food & Beverage Director with Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong. “New York will always be my favourite city,” says David, “in terms of getting things done, the speed of Hong Kong out performs the Big Apple.” Ever ambitious he took the promotion to Food & Beverage Director
name for sausages, the other the name of the city we live in.”
in the beach resort of Four Seasons Koh Samui. “What I loved about working it the hotel business is that it’s full on 24/7 and never gets
There are just two core elements to a hot dog, a bread bun and
a chance to close. I was working doctor’s hours. It was a challenge
a grilled sausage. “We didn’t want a yucky soft sweet fairy bread
dropping down a couple of gears to the slower pace of a beach resort,
bun,” he says, “it took us ages working with Maison Jean-Philippe
the plus was I had more time to interact with guests.”
to get the bread right. The other thing was the sausage. I was surprised that there are more than 12 sausage makers in Thailand.
“After 12 years with Four Seasons I was at the stage in my life when
We knew that weeded seven different types of sausage. To decide
I wanted to do my own thing,” he says. “Quitting Four Seasons was a
which sausages to use we did a strict blind tasting, what amazed
hard decisions because looked after me so well. My formal suit and tie
me was and a cross the board our tasting panel were agreement in
was the costume of the job role, when I put it on got into work mode
which to use. We now have six sausage suppliers.”
when I came home I could take it off, come out of character and be myself. That doesn’t happen when you are running your own business.
“To serve the perfect shake we had to find the right machine,” he
The one thing I still miss is working with a team of professionally like
says, “they became an unexpected hit. The beers was easy, they
minded people.”
come from Chris’s company, I was surprised how educated our customers are about them.”
David has now been living in Bangkok for three and a half years. He previously had a bar ‘print’ with a easy going atmosphere offering a
“All that I have brought from my hospitality background was my
‘zero attitude’ night life experience. Chris Foo of BREW Bees & Cider
pickiness,” David admits. “At Four Seasons the majority of our guests
had discussed the idea of doing something different. One rainy Tues-
were staying on company expenses. Running my own small business
day night the idea for BANGERS gelled over a game of pool. A mutual
I realise that our customers spending there own money. While I was
anti-burger sentiment they wanted to offer something different simple
working for the when I came to Bangkok I would stay at Metrolitan
honest hot dog made from sausages of the world, hand crafted beers
for the privacy. I will never live in a city that I am more confused
and shakes made with fresh milk, ice cream and flavoured syrups free
about. I do feel very at home in my Thonglor neighbourhood.”
of crushed ice. The name BANGERS has two origins one the colloquial
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Thursday 9th October, 5pm at 36/228 Nichada Park Soi 6,
NNR 20th Anniversary Charity Fashion Show Suggested donation for entry THB 300
A showing from the collections of Rusi Design, S.J.International and SAG. All to proceeds will be donated to Sparrow House Foundation.
Contact-person Sarah Glaze 081-798-0806
Thursday 9th October, 11am1.30pm at Foreign Correspondents Club Thailand, Maneya Centre, 518/5 Ploenchit Road
Bangkok Business Connections
These are said to be the best networking lunches in town.
Tel 0-2652-0580/1 info@fccthai.com
Sunday 12th October 6am at Rot Fai Park Chatuchk. Run over a choice of two distances, either 3.5km or 10km
RMHC Mini Marathon for Kids Entry fee THB 350
This event is organised by Ronald McDonald House Charity to encourage a healthy lifestyle in the young.
Tel 0-2277-6670/1 www.rmhc.or.th www.facebook.com/ rmhcthailand.
16-19 October Sofitel, Sathorn Road
So Amazing Chefs
A festival of cooking classes, lunches and dinners with 9 of the finest French chef, Alan Caron from Amsterdam,Holland , Christophe Paucod from Tokyo,Japan, Daniel Hebet from Avingnon, Francd, Didier Carou, Hanoi, Vietnam, Laurant Peugeot, Pattrick Jeffroy, Britanny, France, Paul Smart, Bangkok, Thailand, Stephane Bonnet, Voirain, France and Stephane Vieux, Tokyo, Japan. Qdqrwd
Tel 0-2824-l H6835 fb@sofitel.com
Saturday 25th October 10am-4pm, Benjasiri Park, Phrom Phong
Happy Wishes Festival
A day in the park filled with fun activities, food and games to raise funds for the Wish Foundation to help a terminally ill child’s dream come true.
www.facebook.com/ thailandmakeawish
Thursday 30th October, 7pm at Impact Arena Muang. Thong Thani
Mariah Carey Live in Bangkok Tickets 1,500-10,000 THB bookable through Thai Ticket Major
The best selling female artist of all time embarks on the “The Elusive Chantreuse Show” world tour which kicks off in Tokyo on 4th October visiting many countries in Southeast Asia before come to Bangkok for just one night.
Tel 0-2262-3456 www,thaiticketmajor.com