Probably the most fascinating metropolis of Asia and definitely the greatest city man has ever created in Thailand, Bangkok is an amazing urban conglomerate. It will take you several days to experience all that Bangkok has to offer, but if you’re only stopping by on your way to the beach,… [[ This is a content summary only
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Top 5 Must-See Places in Bangkok
It was a dark day indeed for Teochew Muay (Porridge) lovers when Xu Jun Sheng closed its doors 2 years ago. There are very very few Teochew Muay places where you have a selection of ready prepared dishes and are still able to order Ala Carte dishes as well. But the good news is that they are back in business and judging from the crowds during lunchtime on a weekday, I would surmise that most of their regulars have already gotten wind of it.
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Xu Jun Sheng Teochew Cuisine: It doesn’t get better than this!
As reported by the Wall Street Journal , more and more properties are dropping “resort” from their names as a result of the “AIG effect.” The stigma remains for businesses to hold events at seemingly lavish resorts so companies are being very conscious when choosing sites for conferences.
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Stay at a Resort for Competitive Hotel Prices: Loews Lake Las Vegas is a “Resort” No More
You may know that I have a crush on raw foods. After all, barring a few instances of nama shoyu (fresh wheat soy sauce) raw foods are mostly gluten free and almost always vegetarian (depending on who you ask). That’s why avoiding nuts for Baby Yum may be one of the more difficult restrictions, because some of my favorite raw food dishes at restaurants or at home require them
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Gluten-free Soy-free Nut-free Vegan Un-cheese Dill Spread with Salad Recipe
Many years ago, there was this quaint shop at Dadar TT/Khodadad Circle/Dadar (East) called “Ketkars’ Masalay”. It was located in a small lane behind D.Damodars or Agarwal classes. They used to sell the best goda masala – at least the one which got my grandmother’s approval which is by the way, the most crucial rating
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Goda Masala from Mumbai
My intention is to delve into the many dishes inspired by Dame Nellie Melba on her birthday in May. However, I would be remiss if I didn’t offer up a selection of Peach Melba recipes to celebrate National Peach Melba Day!!! Oh, I know what you’re thinking, Peach Melba Day in the middle of January? I questioned it myself so I took a quick hop over to the Food Reference website and lo and behold,
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Quick Links: National Peach Melba Day
We’re on a tight schedule of recipe themes here, moving right on from Superbowl, to Valentine’s Day, and don’t forget Chinese New Year (or Lunar New Year) is the same days as V-day this year. I knew as soon as I took my last bite of Un-fried Buffalo Wing , I’d start thinking about hearts and good fortune
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Fortune Cookies with Love
LOS FELIZ — Following up with Monday’s alert , McCall’s Meat and Fish Co. did indeed open today. Headed by Husband-and-wife duo Nathan and Karen McCall (Sona, NYC’s Daniel) come by for hard to find meats and custom cuts
Following yesterday’s announcement at the Madrid Fusion conference, Team El Bulli has issued an official press release that delves a bit deeper into the how and the why of the two year shuttering of the world’s best restaurant. The entire press release is below, but first some important things to note here: The final reservations for the 2011 season will be open in September of this year, during the two year hiatus both the El Bulli restaurant in Cala Montjoi and the “elBullitaller workshop” in Barcelona will remain active by Adria and his crew, and that in the duration, they will be compiling the 30 years of technique and history into—pause, breath—an encyclopedia
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El Bulligeddon: Official El Bulli Press Release Unveiled, Hints At Adria Bible
We met up with Jon’s friend who took us to the cool Shida and Taida neighbourhood , which is the area surrounding the two Universities in the Da-an district of Taipei. There’s a nice college town/bohemian vibes to the area and it’s flourish with cheap eats, 2nd hand bookstores, cool cafes and live houses for local indie bands.
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Yueh Yiin Shiuan 玥飲軒 (Taipei: Shida)
Though Santa Monica Place won’t be complete until the end of the year, slowly news emerges on the more upscale eateries that will populate the mega-mall. In addition to the previously mentioned slew of chain restaurants, Hans Rockenwagner has confirmed plans to open his own cafe inside the behemoth.
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ExpansionWire: Though Santa Monica Place won’t be…
Zipline tours are starting to pop up across the nation as unique and exciting ways to explore a new setting while on vacation. Get the heart pumping as you discover beautiful rivers, hidden forests, and natural wildlife, all while doing 30 mph hanging from a wire. Here’s our list of some top ziplines in the U.S.
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Some of the top zipline tours in the nation
Whole Foods recently announced a new health care initiative to cut company costs and put some money in the pockets of workers. Employees that don’t smoke, have low cholesterol, and maintain a low BMI get higher discounts than the fatties in the company .
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Potential Lawsuits: Whole Food To Employees: Fatties Need Not Apply
It wasn’t so long ago that fans of NYC’s Bond St. rejoiced to hear that Jonathan Morr planned to bring his East Coast mainstay to Los Angeles. The Asian-inspired restaurant opened about two years ago now, while current chef Brian Redzikowski has been on board with the team since last January
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Switcheroos : Bond St in the Thompson Hotel Undergoes Internal Changes: Jonathan Morr Relinquishes Control, New Menus Added
The last Red Mango update brought word of expansion into self-serve units and kiosks. Now, the chain has announced plans to take over the country with 219 new outlets in the form of the aforementioned plus traditional stores and co-branded locations.
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Massive ExpansionWire: The last Red Mango update brought…
HUA HIN, Thailand — Efforts to save the wild tiger are at a critical point and it will take greater political will and cooperation from Asian countries to prevent the big cats from becoming extinct, conservationists and the World Bank warned Wednesday. The dire message was offered to 13 tiger range states attending the first Ministerial Conference on Tiger Conservation. The aim of the three-day meeting is to convince countries to pledge to spend more on tiger conservation and set targets for boosting their numbers – vows that would then be finalized by heads of state in September at a meeting in Vladivostok, Russia
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13 countries meet in bid to save wild tigers -
Of all the Valentine’s Day packages we’ve seen (check ‘em out here , here , and here ), this could be tops. The Carlyle is inviting guests to spend two unforgettable nights with two of New York’s greatest legends: the glamorous hotel itself and Café Carlyle , the Manhattan destination for classic cabaret entertainment.
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Massage, Dinner, Shows at Cafe Carlyle: A Valentine’s Day to Remember at The Carlyle
A new underground supper club has hit the scene, promising intimate evenings filled with vegetarian Indian cooking. Hosted in a home a few blocks from U Street, Hush is the latest addition to a secretive class of unofficial eating establishments. These guerrilla restaurants, as some call them (makes them sound deliciously edgy, doesn’t it?), have been popping up around the globe for several years now.
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Shhh: Hush Indian Supper Club Launches
UPDATE: Sources confirm that this newsworthy tidbit was just the Internet rumor mill at work… Move over, Armani . Victoria Beckham may be getting her own hotel in Dubai. Word on the street is that Posh was invited (for a whopping 25 million British pounds) to design a luxury property: The hotel would be on Isla Moda, a fashion-themed isle off Dubai being developed with the help of top designer Karl Lagerfeld… Isla Moda is one of nearly 300 islands in Dubais man-made archipelago called The World because the isles are arranged in the shape of a map of the globe
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Buzz: Victoria Beckham to Design a Hotel in Dubai?
Somehow, in the past couple of years, I developed a love for Vietnamese sandwiches – the Banh Mi at Mi Li Cafe on the North Side are a staple for me whenever I can get up that way. When I saw this recipe, I knew I’d have to try it. Don’t get the wrong idea – this isn’t anything like a traditional banh mi, with it’s pate and two kinds of pork
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Pork Meatball Banh Mi Sandwich