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Sunday by the Blue Tree Lagoon
Sunday by the Blue Tree Lagoon
Sunday 15 March 2020 11:00 AM
It goes without saying that the brunch scene in Phuket is over-competitive with a plethora of offerings available every Sunday at various hotels, restaurants and beach clubs. It’s always a big challenge for a new venue to join the game, and thus personally I’m always intrigued to see what a newcomer has on offer to stand out and get the discerning public excited.
A Meal With: Optimism 101 – The delights of the Nai Harn Resort
A Meal With: Optimism 101 – The delights of the Nai Harn Resort
Sunday 8 March 2020 02:30 PM
Driving over to Nai Harn Beach to have lunch with Frank Grassmann, the friendly General Manager of the iconic Nai Harn resort which sits on a verdant hillside proudly overlooking those wondrous southern Phuket sands, I made a mistake!
Authentic Indian cuisine comes to Angsana Laguna Phuket
Authentic Indian cuisine comes to Angsana Laguna Phuket
Thursday 5 March 2020 02:57 PM
PHUKET: Angsana Laguna Phuket has welcomed Indian Chef Pravin Gayke to its highly skilled and creative culinary team.
Cafe Society: Sweetness and a smile at Hom•mes by Good Cafe Phuket
Cafe Society: Sweetness and a smile at Hom•mes by Good Cafe Phuket
Sunday 1 March 2020 12:00 PM
Tucked away at the entrance to Tamarind Villa, Hom•mes by Good Cafe Phuket is a popular new coffee shop located between the Chalong and Kata Beach neighbourhoods. The newest addition to the ‘Good Cafe’ family, the coffee shop serves up strong, robust coffee and a variety of desserts in an elegant yet charming setting.
Culinary Detective: Sun, Sand, Sea and Sausages!
Culinary Detective: Sun, Sand, Sea and Sausages!
Saturday 29 February 2020 04:00 PM
It is always a pleasure to receive a call from The Nai Harn inviting me to experience their latest culinary offering, however, I must admit, I am more used to heading there for a late lunch or an early evening bite at one of their multitude of world-class restaurants. So, when my phone rang and Executive Chef, Mark Jones, invited me for breakfast, I was somewhat surprised, and to meet at Rock Salt at 8am in the morning, positively intrigued.
After 32 years, Phuket’s famed Baan Rim Pa Patong to move
After 32 years, Phuket’s famed Baan Rim Pa Patong to move
Tuesday 25 February 2020 02:37 PM
PHUKET: Phuket’s dining scene will pass a watershed moment this weekend as Da Maurizio Beach Side serves its last patron this Friday (Feb 28), marking the beginning of the multi-award-winning Baan Rim Pa Patong restaurant’s move from its famed location on the peninsular at the north end of Patong Beach further north to Kalim.
Angus O’Tool’s – a slice of Irish hospitality!
Angus O’Tool’s – a slice of Irish hospitality!
Saturday 8 February 2020 01:00 PM
I must admit that my friends perceive me to lead a fairly charmed and somewhat envied life, drifting from one ‘fancy’ restaurant to another, without ever the need to reach for one’s credit card.
[VIDEO] Risotto run! What The Munch Ep. 6 || Phuket Food
[VIDEO] Risotto run! What The Munch Ep. 6 || Phuket Food
Saturday 8 February 2020 10:25 AM
So much amazing Italian food is in Phuket, that we decided to search the island for something truly magnificent: Risotto! Jason scours Phuket in search of unique, traditional, and belly-busting good risotto!
Cafe Society: Great grinds at Gallery Cafe by Pinky
Cafe Society: Great grinds at Gallery Cafe by Pinky
Thursday 30 January 2020 10:00 AM
A well-established bistro, cafe and bar, Gallery Cafe by Pinky is a popular favourite with locals and expats alike. Impeccable service, a delicious, creative menu and some of the very best coffee on the island keeps customers coming back for more.
Prohibition is Over!
Prohibition is Over!
Friday 10 January 2020 03:00 PM
Americans have a special place in their heart, perhaps more accurately in their liver, for the resurgence of the Speakeasy. The Prohibition, a constitutional ban on the production, importation, transportation, and sale of alcohol that lasted from 1920 to 1933 were in fact 13 years of pushback against a government policy of temperance that was rejected wholly by the masses.
Banyan Tree Phuket’s best kept secret: Tre!
Banyan Tree Phuket’s best kept secret: Tre!
Sunday 5 January 2020 02:00 PM
It has been little more than a year to the day since I last visited Tre, which is currently only open for the high season. Tre is one of Banyan Tree Phuket’s stable of leading-edge restaurants. The other outlets, perhaps slightly better known to you, are the Japanese Taihei and the heirloom recipe signature Thai restaurant, Saffron.
Say ‘Oui!’ to Lady Coco Phuket
Say ‘Oui!’ to Lady Coco Phuket
Sunday 29 December 2019 10:00 AM
A French-inspired bistro with a Cantonese twist, Lady Coco Phuket reinvents the daily coffee break into a delicious, elegant affair.
Royal Thai recipes shine at Ruen Thai!
Royal Thai recipes shine at Ruen Thai!
Saturday 28 December 2019 12:00 PM
Tonight, (Dec 13) is not my first occasion dining at the Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, having previously enjoyed the rustic Italian dishes offered at the hotel’s La Trattoria, incidentally, well worth a visit. This evening I am to experience Ruen Thai, the hotel’s signature Thai restaurant. The hotel was opened in 1987 and on arriving at the lobby entrance, it has not lost the ambiance of a classic grand dame; perfectly manicured lawns wrap around open air Thai pagodas mixing a neo colonial theme with modern Thai touches. This hotel is a true example of the days when space was not yet at a premium, the lobby and arrival areas are generous. Located in the heart of the Laguna, it has an unrivaled position overlooking the Andaman sea amidst acres of tropical gardens planted with native casuarinas and coconut palms, yet easily navigated through buggies and leisurely cruising along the serene waterways in small shuttle boats.
[VIDEO] Lamb, three ways! What The Munch Ep. 5 || Phuket Food
[VIDEO] Lamb, three ways! What The Munch Ep. 5 || Phuket Food
Saturday 21 December 2019 09:07 AM
It's time to fill Jason's belly with some good ol' lamb! Join Jason as he searches Phuket for three different ways to prepare lamb in this special episode of What The Munch!
Anantara comes of Age
Anantara comes of Age
Saturday 14 December 2019 11:00 AM
This month saw the launch of the much anticipated restaurant, Age, at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort.
The evolution of farang food in Thailand
The evolution of farang food in Thailand
Monday 9 December 2019 02:00 PM
Western dishes, or the so-called aharn farang, are an inseparable part of Thai lifestyles nowadays. But if we look back to about 60-70 years ago, aharn farang was re­garded as food fit for the higher classes and noblemen. Back then, most Thais were not familiar with Western table manners and the taste of Western-style dishes.
From Coast to Mare: Culinary surprises await at Centara Grand Beach Resort
From Coast to Mare: Culinary surprises await at Centara Grand Beach Resort
Saturday 7 December 2019 10:00 AM
I must confess that I have driv­en past the Centara Grand Beach Resort in Karon on countless occasions but have never ventured within. Cel­ebrating its 10th anniversary next year, its architecture showcases the distinctive dusky pink colours that are a hall­mark of the Sino-Portuguese de­sign we see in Phuket Town today.
Belgian fries on the rise in Southeast Asia
Belgian fries on the rise in Southeast Asia
Tuesday 3 December 2019 10:00 AM
Thailand imported a whopping 8,262 tons of Belgian frozen potatoes, fries and other potato-related prod­ucts last year, nearly doubling the amount it shipped in a decade ago, said the Flanders’ Agricultural Marketing Board and Belgian potato association Belgapom in a recent release.
Michelin female chef award winner Martina Caruso to host Masterclass in Phuket
Michelin female chef award winner Martina Caruso to host Masterclass in Phuket
Sunday 24 November 2019 11:15 AM
After reopening on November 1 with Chef Claudio Barzano at the helm, Tre restaurant at the award-winning Banyan Tree Phuket is bringing to the island another Michelin Star experience, this time by the hands of Martina Caruso, Executive Chef of Michelin Star restaurant Signum in Sicily.
[VIDEO] Figs in paradise! What The Munch Ep. 4 || Phuket Food
[VIDEO] Figs in paradise! What The Munch Ep. 4 || Phuket Food
Saturday 16 November 2019 08:24 PM
Welcome to What The Munch! An all-new show by The Phuket News TV where we take a look into the diversity of Phuket’s food scene. Join Jason Beavan as he munches his way through the island in search of the top dishes in Phuket!