The first few months of living in Bangkok were difficult. Not just because of the heat, the new way of life, or the language barrier, but because after years of building up a collection of my favourite food hangouts in England, moving to Bangkok put me straight back at square one. Thai food is one of, […]

When S and I were living in Bangkok we lived in a very Thai area called Pinklao. It was a mere 2 minute drive (or a fifteen minute walk if you could bear the heat!) to the Chao Phraya river but it was miles away from a MRT (underground) or BTS (sky train) station. Each […]

Finding a new jewel in Bangkok is always a pleasure, especially so when the jewel is tucked down a dead end soi between a beauty salon and a massage parlour. S and I had been looking to experience a tasting menu for a while in Bangkok, however with the prices exceeding the triple noughts, we […]

Sheepshank is the newest addition to the Chao Phraya river. But unlike the usual hotels that flock to the river banks, Sheepshank is a little different.     Located just outside of Phra Athit (Pier 13), the old boatyard has been given a new lease of life with a sleek new makeover, which includes a […]

  Opening just last month, McMahon’s Kitchen and Dessert Bar is the new kid on the block, but with its crisp decor and artfully presented dishes, it has already earned its place in the slice of ‘foodie’ heaven known as Thong Lor, and I was lucky enough to go there to ring in the new […]

Cabbage and Condoms is a restaurant in Thailand that many have heard about. Set up by Mechai Viravaidya, he created a programme called the PDA which has spent many years dedicated to promoting family planning in urban and rural areas of Thailand. The proceeds from both here, and the Birds and The Bee’s resort in Pattaya, […]

Located on the top floor of Central World in Bangkok is an exciting little surprise just waiting for the chance to tantalise your taste buds. Freshy Freeze.   Freshy Freeze is an ice-cream parlour with a slight twist… There are many flavours to choose from, ranging from decadent options such as strawberry cheesecake, banana and fudge – […]

I’m a pudding girl. Cake, crumble, mousse or pie. You name it I love it – there’s no discrimination here! So you can imagine my delight when I stumbled into LeNôtre. LeNôtre is the work of Gaston Lenôtre. Born in 1920, he and his wife opened their first pastry shop in Pont-Audemer in 1947. Since then Gaston’s success has radiated enabling […]