Food Wine & Lovers April 2015

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April 2015

Food & Wine Lovers, April 2015

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An Italian Affair at Baan Thalia

For the second course we had deep-fried risotto on tomato basil mousse. The mousse took us to Italy with its strong taste of tomato and basil. This dish was accompanied by Barbella d’Alba superior ‘Bricco Airoli’, Piedmont, Italy 2010.

We continued with Bollito Misto, slow cooked pork, beef, chicken and sausage with smoked herb infusion, mostarda and salsa verde. This was only for meat lovers. A strong wine was the accompaniment this time; Nebbiolo , Langhe, Italy ,2010. Nebbiolo wines are distinguished by their strong tannins, high acidity and distinctive scent – often described as “tar and roses”.

For main course we had Roasted Lamb Cutlet with crusted bread and a garlic mousse, grilled vegetables and lamb juice; my favorite dish of the day. Garlic and lamb; what a great combination. Barolo ‘Buon Padre’ Piedmont, Italy 2007 is very rich, complex but balanced.

Viberti Giovanni Winery presented five different red wines served with creative alternative Italian food at Baan Thalia restaurant at Anatara Resort Hua Hin. The chef once again surprised us with his choices. First course: ‘sala of duck confit, with rocket, orange, roasted walnuts and light Rossini cheese dressing’. This dish was accompanied with Dolcetto d’alba superior , Piedmont , Italy , 2010. The wine has slightly floral, juicy and more delicate characteristics. It has a pleasant bitter almond aftertaste, which is particularly present in those from Alba.

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Is not easy to have wine after dessert but the chef made the difference by creating a cheese soufflé with onion jam and grilled pear on honey thyme sabayon. The last wine was for me was the most enjoyable of all; Barolo Riserva ‘La Volta’, Piedmont, 2006. Barolo is a delicious red wine from the Piedmont region of Northern Italy. It is made strictly from Nebbiolo grape; aromatic with rich tannins and characteristics of old oak, these wines are considered by most to be some Italy’s finest.

Thanks one more time Anantara Hua Hin team who let us be part of this great wine dinner.

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Zafran, New Indian Restaurant in Town.

You Have to Try it!

Indian is one of my favorite cuisines and now I found one restaurant that serves Indian food the way it should be.

An Indian chef creates traditional Indian food with his heart and we loved it. Great crispy samosas with curry chicken or potatoes arrived on our table and they disappear immediately.

They are not only looking good but tasting good. Try the different dipping sauces to find your taste, I like the mint sauce.

Lamb tikki masala, poha rice, butter chicken, lentil vegetarian mixture and warm Naan were some of the dishes we had at that night. Everything tasted delicious and my little advice “you need to be prepared to get your hands dirty to enjoy Indian food”, so don’t be ashamed to use your fingers, it tastes better.

The menu is big and definitely you can find some yummy vegetarian dishes that might convert you to vegetarian also!

The restaurant is located in the centre of Hua Hin, on the way to the central Hua Hin Beach but soon everyone will know where it is. Keep it a secret, you don’t want to be full when you go.

Thank you Khun Sam and Khun Pook for this lovely evening.

For more information: 084-319-6449, 4/14-16 Soi Hua Hin Bazaar, Damnoemkasem Rd.

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C o m e a n d e n j o y C h e f A n d r e a s ' f r e s h l y m a d e p a s t a ' s, w o o d f i r e o v e n b a ke d p i z z a ' s, a n d c h a r c o a l b r o i l e d m e a t s a n d s e a f o o d s. A l l f o o d s a r e h o m e m a d e u s i n g o n l y t h e h i g h e s t q u a l i t y a n d f r e s h e s t i n g r e d i e n t s a v a i l a b l e.

089 150 7928, 0999101018

ab@andreas-ristorante.com

Soi 100/1 Petckhasem Rd, Hua Hin, Thailand (”The Lapa ”)

The Chay Had Restaurant – Fine Dining At Its Best

What a great ambience and taste Chay Had restaurant offers to Hua Hin locals and tourists.

We arrived at the Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa to be greeted by Naticha (Poy) in such a professional manner with an overwhelming warm smile. Shortly after we were escorted down to the relaxing Chay Had restaurant which looked and felt exceptional. Elegant lighting in the trees sets the evening for romance.

The restaurant is a serious contender as the best fine dining experience in Hua Hin with sleek looks and keeping that all important relaxed feel. Elegant teak flooring is throughout and the restaurant is well positioned on the seafront to catch the magnificent sea breezes and the sea views. We all know how good this can be when dining in the heat!

After being seated our wine choices were Stable Hill Private Cabernet Sauvignon (red)and Slent Farms which is a Sauvignon Blanc (white). Both had great depth and full flavour.

We were served their signature three-course meal, as well as tasters which were simply divine, beginning with a Seafood Salad and Seafood Starter Platter. The platter consisted of 4 starters served together on one plate, containing Lemongrass Prawns, Crab Cakes, Hokkaido Scallop Ceviche and Thai Tuna Tartare. This was a great, well balanced, full flavored, fresh and extremely colorful starter! (Hua Hin Today recommendation).

We swiftly moved into the main course and went for a few dishes which were all exceptional to taste. Cooked to perfection was the Boneless Lamb Shank Massaman, containing Pearl Onions, Potatoes, Pumpkin and Peanuts. I have to say these worked wonderfully together, the meat was like butter melting in your mouth.

Next we tried the Soft-shell Crab Singapore-style Chilli, Crispy Skin Salmon with Chu Chee Curry, Sugar Snaps, Baby Corn, Bok Choy and the signature Wok Fried Rock Lobster accompanied with Black Pepper Sauce and Capsicum. These meals were of an exceptional standard and taste. To bring together Eastern and Western cuisine is not an easy task by any means. The Chay Had proved it can be done, and they deliver in style.

The Desert; WOW!!! I can’t even begin to say how perfectly this was developed! All I can say is “compliments to the chef” When you are offered a “Thai Tea & Condensed Milk Crème Bruleè, you kinda ask yourself, can they do it??? Well let me tell you… they nailed it!! I was lost for words! This proved an exceptional dessert and we will be back.

So what do we think??? Well it was a fantastic mouth watering experience, bursting with flavours from all corners of the world. They have genuinely accomplished East meets West and have truly satisfied the diners of Hua Hin. All meals were presented in an orderly form and these were fantastic value for money for the locals or the tourists.

Chay Had Restaurant at the Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa also offers private event bookings for your desired needs.

Please contact Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa for more information 032 538 999.

The Restaurant open 11 am - 12 am

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Hua Hin Beer Garden and Food Court Opening The Hua Hin Beer Garden & Food Court had it’s grand opening on Sunday 15th March.

The Beer garden has variety Thai & International cuisine. This is a new place to chill out in the evening with live music.

The location is in the centre of Soi Bintabaht, Hua Hin.

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Happy Hours in Town You wake up one hour before your alarm and realise ... Oh, it’s just 6AM; I have one more hour. Happy hour...Zzzz... Yes, that’s happy hour for some people!

For others, it is food and drink discounts! While there’s nothing we can do to help the first mentioned happy hour lovers, we can definitely help the second group, how?

Well... to make it easier for you to find yourself a place to get discounts (and be happy), we found some places in town you could check out.

Veranda Resort and Spa Hua Hin Cha Am Happy Hours Twice Daily at Pool bar 25% discount drink per glass Buy 2 cocktails get a 3rd one Free Pre dinner 5.30 pm – 6.30 pm After dinner 9.30 pm – 10.30 pm Phone: 032 709 000

Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa Goes with the Flow @ Lim Nam Happy Hour: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Cocktails THB 120 Wine THB 150 Beer THB 100 *Happy Hour Selections Only Phone: 032 520 250

The Market Cafe & Bar Happy Hour: 5 pm – 7 pm Wine of the season Red wine per glass - THB 90 White wine per glass - THB 90 Phone: 081 174 4647

Admiral Bar and Grill Happy Hour: 2pm - 8pm, daily.

During the happy hours, you can get Chang Pint at THB 80, Carlsberg Pint 100baht, local beers from THB 60 (per bottle) and house wine at THB 95 Every Thursday is Ladies Night. Ladies can drink Mojitos or Vodka with coke/sprite for free from 8pm - 11pm.

Phone: 032 908 345

Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa Luna Lanai Restaurant Enjoy Twice…For Once Everyday 3:00PM – 5:00PM Enjoy the Happy Hour at Luna Lanai get yourself a treat with two drinks for the price of one!

Phone : +66 (0)32 708 000

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Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa Chay Had Restaurant “Happy Hour Promotion” price starts from THB 120 net.

Open Daily 5.00pm - 8.00 pm.

Phone: 032 538 999 or facebook.com/chayhadrestaurant

Banyan Resort Lemongrass Restaurant & Bar Happy Hour: 5pm - 7pm, every Friday 50% off on all food during happy hours Phone: 032 538 888

Hyatt Regency Hua Hin Talay Thai Restaurant Happy Hour: 6:30pm – 10:30pm, every Monday Buy One Get One Free (for beer, cocktail, house wine and soft drinks only) Phone: 032 521 234

Red Piano Restaurant Happy Hour: 5pm - 7pm Buy One Get One FREE on drinks Singha beer cost only THB 60 and you can get delicious Irish stew for only THB 199! And the new resident band will be performing all evening.

Phone: 032 900 510

Anantasila Hua Hin The Beach at Anantasila Happy Hour: 4:30pm - 6:00pm, daily 20% off on all drinks Phone: 032 536 364

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Unforgettable Champagne gourmet dinner at Palm Pavillion Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin

On Sunday 21st of March we were invited to attend the most exclusive event of the year at the beautiful set up of the Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin. There were many things that made this night special. The night began with a show of the Confrerie du Sabre s’ Or, who are devoted to promote the art of Sabrag; -opening Champagne with a sword. Each guest had the chance to try this technique as a unique experience.

The lychee and mint sherbet arrived to refresh our palate and let us continue with the main course feeling cleansed. This was an Australian beef fillet at 56’C’ with baby carrots, creamy mashed potatoes with black truffle.

The night closed with ‘coconut mousse and passion fruit, mango cream’ with almond, hazelnut, coconut dacquoise and chocolate, glanduja ice cream with banana and coconut macalong.

Gael Lardiere, the executive chef and his team created a special menu drawing inspiration from French cuisine to exceed all expectations.

All night Pommery Champagne was flowing into our glasses while we were enjoying the notes of the harp performed by the beautiful Italian lady Chiara.

For starters we had duck foie gras terrine served with red onion, tomato and coriander seed chutney and pan-fried brioche with butter, mixed lettuce and herb salad with balsamic olive oil dressing.

The event was attended by the French Ambassador to Thailand H.E. Mr. Thierry Viteu and Mrs. Catherine Viteu who came to Hua Hin especially for the event.

The second course was ‘ravioli with lobster’, foie gras wild sautéed mushrooms with black truffle leek jus. This was a surprisingly beautiful combination of earth and sea.

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Confrerie du Sabre s’ Or was welcomed for second time to the Centara Grand Beach Resort & Spa; we were pleased to be part of that night.

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Pan-seared Tuna “a la Nicoise”

Songkran Day Celebration สวัสดีปีใหม สงกรานต ณ บันยัน AT BANYAN THE RESORT

Experience traditional Thai activities, various Thai signature street food and cultural performances from Sukhothai. on Saturday, 11th April 2015 at THB 1,250.- net per person for lunch and dinner (excluding Sang Kra Than) Morning Traditional Thai Activities:

Offering food to 19 monks (ตั ก บาตร ) with Sang Kra Than.

THB 200 net will be charged per person for the food.

8.30 a.m.

11.00 a.m.

Long drum parade starts from the Lobby to invite guests to join the celebration with Sukhothai traditional activities, food stalls with warm welcome from Banyan's department heads at Splash pool bar.

Evening Celebration: 7.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. Enjoy delicious Thai street food dinner on the lawn in front of Lemongrass restaurant with light and sound effects, traditional Sukhothai dance performances, fireworks, lantern, live music and much more.

Banyan The Resort, Hua Hin Tel: 0 32538 888 Email: booking@banyanthailand.com Facebook.com/BanyanTheResortHuaHin Twitter: @banyan_thailand

www.banyanthailand.com

Serves 4 Persons Ingredients:

Home-made black olive tapenade:

Tuna loin 250g

Black olive 1 kg

Black & white sesame seeds

Anchovies 80g

Black, green or kalamata olives

Capers 250g

Capsicum (red & yellow)

Extra virgin olive oil 25cl

Artichoke alla romana x 8 halves

Garlic 1 clove

Cherry tomato 8

Thyme

Quail eggs 8

Fresh fennel rod

Cucumber 1 pc

Fresh tarragon

Salads : Raddichio, baby cos, butterhead

Fresh italian basil

Balsamico

Cardamon seeds

Dijon mustard

Grounded cumin

Extra virgin olive oil

Bay leaf

White toast 4 slices Espelette chilli pepper Method 24 hour earlier, start black olive tapenade. Marinated olive oil : In extra virgin olive oil, add garlic clove, thyme, crushed fennel, tarragon, basil, cardamon seeds, grounded cumin and bay leaf. Cover with clingfilm and store at room temperature.

Preheat oven at 180c. Marinate Tuna loin in olive oil, salt & pepper.

SOCIAL CALENDAR

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APRIL 2015

POWER TEE COMPETITION

Tee time 12.00 p.m.

THB 2,100.- per person inclusive of caddy and snack following game.

Golf carts are optional at THB 750.- (1 person)

EASTER LAZY BRUNCH

From 12.00 p.m. – 3.00 p.m.

Enjoy Chef’s wonderful international Easter buffet. Loads of chocolate for the kids. There will be a kids corner with egg painting as well as many other fun attractions.

THB 750.- per person, half price for child under 12 years and free for kids under 5 years

BANYAN MASTERS 2015

Tee times from 11.00 a.m. Great prizes to be won.

THB 3,200.- per person and THB 1,500.- for club members (inclusive of green fee, caddy and awards ceremony BBQ dinner.

Golf carts are optional at THB 750.- (1 person)

THB 1,000 for dinner only

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POWER TEE COMPETITION

Tee time 12.00 p.m.

THB 2,100.- per person inclusive of caddy and snack following game.

Golf carts are optional at THB 750.- (1 person)

Banyan Golf Club, Hua Hin Tel: 0 32616 200 Email: reservations@banyanthailand.com Facebook.com/BanyanGolfClubHuaHin Twitter: @banyan_thailand

www.banyanthailand.com

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Clean vegetables and salads.

Cut toast bread in thin sticks, season with olive oil, salt & pepper and bake for 10 min until golden brown. Rub the crispy bread with garlic.

Grate cucumber, cut all vegetables in different sizes and shapes.

Make classic dressing mixing balsamico with salt and pepper first. Then add mustard and olive oil.

Tapenade : In a food processor, mix well anchovies first. It must be perfectly mixed. Then add capers and finally olives.

Filter marinated olive oil and add to the mixture. Stir well.

Season salads and vegetables with the classic balsamic dresing.

At last, put the tuna loin in mixed sesame seeds to make them stick on it, and in a very hot pan, sear it on 4 sides.

Dress your plate in a modern style : Mixed salad on the side, topped with few vegetables. Place some vegetables, halves of quail eggs and drop of delicious home made tapenade around the fish loin, Finish with crunchy garlicky crouton on top and sprinkle a touch of Espelette chilli pepper.

You can also spread your tapenade on the crouton and use a balsamic vinegar reduction to reveal taste of the fish.

Mr.Romain Aletru Executive Chef of The Lemongrass Restaurant At Banyan Hua Hin

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