December 2014
Food & Wine Lovers, December 2014
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THE FABULOUS GLAM NIGHT OF THE CHANDELIER’S GRAND OPENING AT SHERATON HUA HIN RESORT & SPA The 200 Million Baht new convention hall of the Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa “The Chandelier” held its Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, 8 November 2014. The Grand Opening marked the first occasion the public was able to tour this new venue and view its many unique features.
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French Evening at Le Bistro Le Bistro is located in a beautiful building on Petckasem Road, it is difficult to miss it. The interior design is modern and cosy with scenic posters from France. Every item is very carefully selected and Sandra, the Manager of the Restaurant, is always busy be sure that you don’t miss out on anything. There are outdoor tables for those who prefer more privacy and romance as an option! Every Wednesday evening Le Bistro offers the best deal you can find in town. Free flow wine, a French buffet for starters, 3 options of main courses and a dessert all at a very attractive price! For what else you could ask? The new Chef created a buffet with delicious French delicate flavours you can only find here, in Le Bistro. My favorite was “snails in pastry”, “veggie quiche”, “cheese puff” and “black pudding in puff pastry”. All of the dishes are very carefully presented as in all fine dining restaurants! The new team has done an excellent job and the place is always packed, so please book before you go. Food Lovers this is a place you definitely want to go and try! See you there next Wednesday! For more information: Phone 032 900 143 Location: 214 Petchakasim Road Soi 84 www.facebook.com/lebistrohuahin
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Da Mario Authentic Italian Food!
I was walking by my old neighborhood where there are so many things I miss. One of these is Christian’s food. He told me he has changed his menu so I didn’t let the chance go by and went to try his food. Italians are famous for their big portions and their delicious tasty food. So is this restaurant. We started with a cold Italian beer, Viola, just imported to Thailand and served in a white wine glass and some Sicilian bread; impressive to see and really tasty. For starters we had fish Carpaccio , fine slices of white fish served with parmesan, fresh onion , olive oil and lemon. Fresh and tasty exactly as it has to be. Second dish: Homemade Pappardelle with Rabbit sauce and parmesan! Delicious is all I can say! Third dish: Duck Breast with pineapple, honey and onions. Tender duck breast cooked to perfection, with sweet and sour sauce. If you want to try something different this is the dish! Refreshing Dessert: Carpaccio Pineapple with mint and lemon ice cream. You could easy see the skills in slicing the pineapple. This was the first time I tried something like this, a very clever combination of flavours that work perfect together. For more information contact: (0)32 530 170
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Lobster Thermidor
Fresh @ Live lobster thermidor with oyster mushroom
“This stunning lobster dish is surprisingly simple to make. Lobster shells are stuffed with cooked lobster in a creamy white wine sauce, then topped with Parmesan cheese and broiled until golden.” Ingredients -
1 medium (1 1/2 pound) cooked lobster 2 tablespoons butter 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 3/8 cups fresh fish stock 1/4 cup white wine 1/4 cup double cream 1/2 teaspoon hot English mustard 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Check All Add to Shopping List
Directions Cut the lobster in half lengthwise, and remove the meat from the claws and tail. Leave to one side. Remove any meat from the head and set aside. Cut the meat up into pieces and place back into the shell. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot; cook and stir until tender. Mix in the fish stock, white wine and double cream. Bring to a boil, and cook until reduced by half. Mix in the mustard, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper. Preheat your oven’s broiler. Place the lobster halves on a broiling pan or baking sheet, and spoon the sauce over the lobster meat in the shell. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top. Broil for 3 to 4 minutes, just until golden brown. Serve immediately.
Chef Niran Klanketkit Lemongrass Restaurant At Banyan Hua Hin
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Where to celebrate your Christmas in Style Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin Christmas Eve Gala Buffet Dinner @ Palm Terrace. Wednesday, 24 December 2014. Join us to savour a merry eggnog cocktail and unforgettable Gala Dinner around the Colonial Pool, with your family and friends. Let us surprise you with our Grand Buffet featuring Christmas favorites such as foie gras, seafood on ice, roasted turkey and Christmas log” and many more. The “Bangkok Connection Band” Thailand’s favorite will make sure the Christmas Spirit is in the air. From 7.00 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. 2,400 THB ++ per adult (including welcome cocktail party & live music) 1,200 THB ++ for children (6-12 years old) free of charge under 6 years old. Reservation phone: 032 512 021
Veranda Resort and Spa Hua Hin Christmas cocktail @ Hotel Lobby Wednesday, 24 December 2014. Cool Christmas punch or sparkling wines are just some of the drinks. Christmas buffet dinner @ on the beach Dinner is on the beach with all traditional favorites, roast butter ball turkey with trimmings, plum pudding with brandy sauce and a sinfully rich chocolate logs. Jazz Trio plays old tunes from Sinatra and Como. Start 6 pm. Adult 1,020 THB. ++, children 510 THB. ++ Reservation Phone: 032 709 000
Hotel de la Paix Cha Am Beach, Hua Hin Celebrate Christmas under the stars at the Hotel de la Paix from 6.30 pm to 10.00 pm, Wednesday, 24 December 2014 Your evening will begin with pre-dinner cocktails at The Red Bar followed by an indulgent buffet at Motion restaurant. Our buffet includes; assorted cold cuts and cheeses, a variety of smoked and home cured fish, a variety of seafood, roasted turkey, braised duck, grilled Atlantic Salmon, Christmas pudding and much more. For only 1,500 THB ++ per person. Reservation Phone:: 032 709555.
Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa Christmas Eve 4 Course Wine Dinner - White Lotus Restaurant. Celebrate Christmas Eve in style on the 17th floor White Lotus Restaurant. Savour our chef inspired 4 course menu with wine pairings while enjoying live Christmas songs and breathtaking views of the Gulf of Thailand. 3,200 THB NET per adult, Children 1,600 THB NET, 6:30 - 10:30 pm. Includes wines paired with each course, local beers and soft drinks. Please contact our reservations Phone: 032 538 947
Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa Christmas Eve 24th December 2014 “Fire and Ice” Festive Beachfront BBQ Celebrate with chilled out welcome cocktails as the barbeque fires up for a sumptuous feast with roasted Christmas fare, carol singers and a live band, as Caribbean music and a fire show add a tropical twist. Cocktail Reception Venue: Sala Siam Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Gala Dinner Venue: Sai Thong Restaurant Time: 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm Price 2,900 THB ++ per person (includes welcome cocktail), 1,450 THB ++ per child (aged 4 - 12)
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Where to celebrate your New Year’s Eve in style Putahracsa Hua Hin “A NIGHT OF STARS” Venue: Oceanside Beach Club and Restaurant. Join us for the last evening of the year to celebrate in style with a sumptuous dinner buffet, surprises and entertainment. Start an unforgettable evening with a welcome reception with wines, sparkling wine and canapés, followed by a Gala Dinner Buffet including diverse live cooking stations and a performance of favorite musical and opera tunes by Mahidol’s finest tenors. Next, move along with Bangkok star “Niki Amoroso” and her Live Band who will perform 80’s, 90’s and today’s hits to warm up the night. Make the night more exciting with a lucky draw and get fired up by a powerful fire dance performance before midnight as you say goodbye to 2014 and hello to 2015! Price: 7,300 THB net / person. Reservation call: 032 531 470
Banyan The Resort Hua Hin Throw Back Retro New Year Eve Party, Wednesday 31st December 2014 @ the Resort Splash Pool Bar. Retro party dedicated to peace and love, disco dancing, crazy clothing and groovy music. Lavish International Buffet and bubbly on arrival. 4,500 THB. per person and half price for children under 12 year old. For reservation phone : 032 538 888
InterContinental Hotel Hua Hin Resort 31st December - New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner. A ‘talk-of-the-town’ glamorous Gala Dinner with majestic fireworks to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Ticket price: Adult 9,800 THB ++ per person, children between 6-12 years old 4,900 THB ++ per person For reservation phone: 032 616 999
Asara Villa and Suite Asara New Year’s Eve Celebrations Champagne Reception on the beach , Gala Buffet dinner; enjoy a unique and festive atmosphere Chill out pre cocktails on the beach with the “Journey to the East”; our international gala buffet dinner representing French, Italian, Asian and Seafood BBQ for the Grand New Year Celebrations. Count down for 2015 right on the beach with the extreme “Fire Work” Price : Adult 7,500 THB / Children 3,750THB. Starts from 6.45 p.m. Reservation call: 032-547-555
LA PAILLOTE French Restaurant Appetisers – Amuse Bouche Starter/Entrées Goose Liver Sautéed with Figs, Sautéed Saint-Jacques Scallops with Basque Espelette Sauce, Sautéed or Wild Mushrooms, Flambéed with French Cognac. Main Courses: Australian Beef Tournedos Rossini, Truffle Sauce, Sautéed Potatoes & Veggies, Tournedos Rossini, Sauce Périgourdine, or Free range Chicken Filet with Morels, French Champagne Sauce, Sautéed Potatoes & Veggies,or Rock Lobster Madagascar, Gratinated, Duo of Asparagus and carotts, Potatoes Gratin Dauphinois Dessert: Norwegian Omelette, Flambéed with Grand Marnier or Duo of Chocolate Mousse and Rasberries Sorbet with Mango and Rasberries Grout. Price/Prix: 1480 THB, for reservations call 032 521 025
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Food and Beer Marathon at La Paillote
A notable visitor for the Marathon was the Belgian Ambassador travelling from Bangkok, the Hon. Mr. Mark Michielsen and his wife.
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Esaan Full Moon Loy Krathong Festival
at Banyan The Resort, Hua Hin Mr. Bruce Hancock, Director of Banyan Thailand, Hua Hin, presented prizes and awards to the Miss Noppamas Contest winners during the Esaan Full Moon Loy Krathong Festival at the splash pool bar at Banyan The Resort, Hua Hin. The contestants were representatives from every department in the resort, both male and female. Miss Noppamas was Khun Sitchai Choomuang from Food & Beverage Department, the first runner-up was Khun Phornsawan Kamvichaisak from Front Office Department and the second runner-up was Khun Nantaporn Bunyarattana from Administrative Department. The Esaan (northeast region of Thailand) cuisine was delicious with the full flavour of the north and was complimented by traditional dance performances. The costume and dance contest created a lot of excitement and laughter and generated donations for the Secondary School in Ubonratchthani. The evening was a huge success and attending by 160 guests including local government, The Woman’s Club Hua Hin and Vana nava Hua Hin’s General Manager, Mr. Mike Vigas and his family.
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Friday Food and Wine Buffet at Le Bar Francais Hua Hin Le Bar Français is a stylish, air-conditioned French wine-and-cocktail bar full of ambiance right in the heart of Hua Hin located at the beginning of Poon Sook Road opposite Burger King -- many just call it “the Wine Bar” or “Joseph’s bar”. It is a superb choice for those who appreciate fine food & wines in friendly & relaxing surroundings - just slightly away from the hustle and bustle. There is an extensive choice of mouthwatering French, Italian, Thai, and Seafood dishes to choice from all at very reasonable prices. Signature dishes include: Croque Monsieur with Ham or Tuna Rillettes (baked sandwich with tempting Emmenthal cheese), Thai Red Curry Chicken with organic spices, and Smoked Duck with Truffle Oil to name but a few. These plus other culinary delights can be enjoyed accompanied by an extensive range of imported wines. Opening hours are from 12 noon until 1am, 7 days per week and “Happy Hour” is from 4 to 7pm. They are encouraging lunch-goers as well! On Friday evening an all you can eat Wine Buffet is served from 6.30 to 9pm. This includes up to five glasses of wine all for the amazing price of 799 Baht and a DJ starts just afterwards! Good wine is not available everywhere in Hua Hin by any means, but the selection at Le Bar Français is impressive! And their team is rightly proud of their “exquisite cocktails!” They do wholesale as well and give deep discounts for committed customers with their “Wine Club.” To celebrate the 3rd anniversary of Le Bar Français on Wednesday the 10th December 2014 the owner Joseph is hosting a free food evening with free welcome drink from 8pm to closing - based upon past years, you shouldn’t miss it! Le Bar Français: 12/3 Damnoenkasem Rd, Hua Hin, 77110 Phone: 032 516 318
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