Delight in Seasonal Girolles and Cherries Menu at Red Sky, Bangkok
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This June, Red Sky restaurant on the 55th floor of Centara Grand at CentralWorld invites you to indulge in special dishes with premium seasonal ingredients, umami-enhancing Girolles, is a small mushroom but rich in uniquely peppery flavours, and succulent cherries alongside panoramic views of Bangkok skyline.
Created by Chef de Cuisine, Christian Ham, the ‘Girolles and Cherries’ seasonal menu is available at the side of the restaurant’s full a la carte menu, including Pan Seared Foie Gras Fresh Cherries; Green Pea Velouté tiger prawn, golden girolle mushrooms, almonds; Crispy Duck Leg Confit caramelized endive, cherry sauce; Ayveron Lamb Duo: roasted lamb chop, stewed shoulder fresh girolles and dried fruits; and Cherry Clafoutis pistachio ice cream.
The seasonal dishes are available from today until 30 June 2022 at Red Sky Restaurant. For bookings, please call +66 (0) 2 100 6255 or email diningcgcw@chr.co.th
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Live It Up at Renaissance Pattaya’s Tailgate Party on 8 July
Beachfront Renaissance Pattaya Resort & Spa invites you to celebrate America's Independence day on Friday 8 July 2022, bringing together countryside-American-style eats and drinks to its lush yard. Usually celebrated in the 4th of July in the US, the country is filled up with fun picnics and get-togethers, and in the countryside, there are one-off tailgate parties. Renaissance Pattaya's tailgate party will feature pickup trucks offering a tasty US buffet of hotdogs, hamburgers and BBQ, a variety of cold US special beverages, as well as a live acoustic band to enhance the good vibes of freedom at the resort's lawn from 17:00 to 22:00. Entrance with buffet is THB 890++ (food only) per person, and an additional beverage package is available at THB 700++ per person. Advance reservation is highly recommended at +66 (0) 38 259 099. Visit www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/pyxbr-renaissance-pattaya-resort-and-spa for more details about the stay.
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New, Thrilling Bar Experiences in Southeast Asia (Update June 2022)
If you are into creative drinks, design-forward venues, or one-of-a-kind tasting experiences, check out these recently-opened bars offering surprises that could be one of the highlights of your travel. Club Soda Bali, Indonesia Images by Club Soda Bali The 'postmodern happiness portal' has recently been launched in Berawa, curated by the founders of award-winning Restaurant Locavore in Ubud. Here, you can indulge in creative concoctions while surrounded by art installation and energetic beats. What to expect: Innovative cocktails, mocktails, as well as natural wines that will never cease to amaze, as well as Asian and Japanese-inspired bites – all of which are crafted using local Indonesian ingredients. Hours: Open Tuesday-Sunday, 17:00 onwards More details: locavorenext.com/family/club-soda Villa Frantzén Cocktail Bar, Bangkok, Thailand Images by Villa Frantzén The cosy Nordic barn is situated in the very heart of Bangkok, serving up fascinating modern Nordic cocktail with Asian influences. The bar is led by Gabriel Valdés, who was the mastermind behind Pharmarium, a unique bar experience in Stockholm. What to expect: Smooth cocktails boasting pure taste of natural ingredients that reflect the Scandinavian landscape. Don't be fooled by the drinks' plain looks – you will definitely be stunned. Hours: Open daily, 17:00 until midnight More details: villafrantzen.com COCOA XO at Centara Grand at CentralWorld, Bangkok, Thailand Image by Centara Grand at CentralWorld Centara Grand at CentralWorld has recently introduced its new, unique tasting experience in an alfresco setting, COCOA XO, Bangkok's first cacao pod, on the 57th floor, in collaboration with Martell Cognac and artisanal French Chocolatier Cacao Barry. What to expect: A marvelous world of decadence featuring premium chocolate and cognac, a chocolate fountain, bespoke choctails by talented mixologists, among others, overlooking stunning Bangkok skyline. Hours: Open daily, 16:00-00:30 More details: www.cocoaxobangkok.com Metropole Underground at Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh, Cambodia Image by Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh Phnom Penh's first subterranean bar, Metropole Underground, takes inspiration from the metro system of the early 20th Century Paris, seamlessly blending European with Khmer influences. What to expect: Speakeasy-style cocktails to be savoured in a chic surrounding, together with lively DJ beats. Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 18:00-01:00 More details: www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/cambodia/hyatt-regency-phnom-penh/pnhrp/dining
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Anantara Siam Bangkok Unveils ‘House of Bloom’ Afternoon Tea, Part of Art Afternoon Tea Series
To offer Thailand's creatives a chance to explore and to pamper guests with visual delights, Anantara Siam Bangkok has recently unveiled its marvelous 'Art Afternoon Tea' series, featuring art-inspired experience with exquisiteness. In collaboration with Thai visual artist Naraphat Sakarthornsap, the 'House of Bloom' Afternoon Tea turns the eats in to the art, alongside the whole experience, inspired by the artist's creative process, in which he tapped his childhood imagination to create a fantastical world of lavish flowers that defy the laws of nature. The resulting floral collages, displayed in the lobby in light boxes, are striking, multi-layered and playful, reminding guests to enjoy every moment and savour new experiences. His art is coupled with and enhanced by the elegant confectionery from Anantara’s Cluster Executive Pastry Chef Anupong Nualchawee. He uses the motif of overlapping blooms to create delightful petal cakes served on a gold-plated tiered tray alongside fresh flowers and dewy moss. In 'orchid' cakes, he brings together tangy passion fruit and rich chocolate, while the delicate apple rose petals are balanced with yuzu meringue. Artfully camouflaged as kala flowers and orchids are two playful white peach and cherry blossom pop cakes. Equally creative are the multilayer savouries such as shrimp wrapped in lotus and spring rolls with sea bass, as well as scones flavoured with lavender and white chocolate served with clotted cream, pineapple and jasmine jam, and caramel butter. Guests can upgrade the experience by opting for one of the refreshing mocktails or two glasses of premium champagne. House of Bloom Afternoon Tea is available daily from 14:00 to 18:00 and is priced at THB 1,950++ for two guests including tea, coffee or mocktail, with additional THB 1,000 for two glasses of Moët & Chandon Champagne. For reservations, please call +66 (0) 2126 8866 or email dining.asia@anantara.com.