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Vertigo be damned; some people 

just love the thrill of rising 

above. At ZENSE, you can 

do just that. 

Rooftop restaurants are all 

the rage these days in Bangkok - a city 

that leaves little room for quiet leisure 

at the street level. But on the roof of 

many a modern high-rise that punctures 

the capital’s skyline, a whole new world 

may await. 

When it comes to upscale comfort 

and fine dining at an elevated level, 

both literally and figuratively, the ZENSE 

Gourmet Deck & Lounge Panorama 

restaurant occupies a pride of place with 

the cognoscenti - 

and rightly so. 

A spacious 

alfresco eatery on 

Areal Zense-ory 

the 17th floor 

of ZEN World 

at the sprawling 

CentralWorld 

mega-shopping 

complex, ZENSE 

affords diners a 

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uninterrupted 

One of Bangkok’s finest and most 

180-degree bird’s-eye view of one of 

an equally inviting menu of fine dishes. lent Japanese fare. When it comes to a 

Bangkok’s prime entertainment venues 

In this respect, too, ZENSE acquits itself taste for contemporary Indian cuisine, 

popular rooftop restaurants invites 

and gathering places, right in the city’s 

wonderfully. The restaurant boasts five Red is on hand. Gianni Ristorante, the 

heart. 

different kitchens under a single roof, city’s all-time favorite Italian restaurant, 

with its unique atmosphere, fine 

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012 Bangkok Post HOLIDAY TIME 3 

Holiday Gift 

Baskets are Here! 

Show your trust, love, respect 

and gourmet spirit when you 

give a Central Food Hall or 

Tops gift basket. 

In yearly holiday tradition, Central 

Food Hall and Tops are once 

again providing you the opportunity 

to send your blessings of 

the season in the form of beautifully 

packaged gift baskets. It’s a 

great way to show friends and 

loved ones just how much 

they mean to you by sending 

them a selection of 

quality products from 

around the world. 

Each basket is unique and 

the items are handpicked for 

their quality, popularity and 

global appeal. There is something 

for everyone in every single one 

of these carefully selected creations. 

As always, there are also 

healthier gift baskets on offer, filled 

with a fresh assortment of colourful 

fruits and vegetables and other 

organic deliciousness. 

And for those seeking that 

something extra special, customfilled 

baskets can be created just 

for you right at the Customer Service 

Counter. 

One of the reasons that these 

types of gift baskets are so popular 

is because they contain high quality 

products. Another reason is 

that many of the products are 

items people would love to try 

but would not ordinarily go out 

and buy for themselves on their 

own. 

Furthermore, these gift baskets 

are packed with such a quantity 

of great items that they will continue 

to provide joy long after the 

holidays are gone. While some of 

the products will go quicker than 

others, many will be savoured and 

consumed over a long period of 

time. 

Many people choose to put 

away those items that they relish 

the most and save them for a rainy 

day or a special occasion. Other 

people prefer to keep certain items, 

while giving others away as gifts. 

But in the end it’s all up to you. 

And each time the products are 

used, the person will undoubtedly 

have cause to recall the generosity 

and thoughtfulness of the gift giver. 

Now, isn’t that what the holidays 

are all about 

Lastly, one of the really great 

things about these gift baskets is 

that they provide the perfect gift 

for the person who has everything. 

Let’s face it; some people are really 

hard to shop for. We are never 

quite sure what someone will like 

or dislike. But with these fine creations, 

there is something inside 

for everyone because they have 

such great mass appeal. It’s probably 

because the products contained 

with are timeless. Things 

like nice drinks, great coffee and 

quality chocolate never go out of 

style. 

There was time when only kings 

and queens could ever hope to 

enjoy such delicacies. Fortunately, 

today they are available for everyone, 

thanks to Central Food Hall 

and Tops. 

Central Food Hall & Tops offer 

more than 100 gift baskets packed 

with more than 500 festive products 

and ranging in price from 

Bt690 up to Bt34,400. Most are in 

the Bt1,000 to Bt3,000 range. 

Gift baskets are available at 

every Central Food Hall, Tops Market 

and Tops Super. For more 

information, call Central Food 

Retail at 0 28317300 ext. 7696. 

The Greatest Love 

(Bt7,990) 

Trusted Selection 

(Bt6,500) 

New and refreshed 

Friday Unwind 

at Zest Bar & Terrace 

Fiday Unwind at Zest Bar & Terrace is now a weekly event. Join us for a refreshed and even more 

indulgent Friday Unwind every Friday from 6 pm - 8 pm with free flow signature wines for Baht 

990 net. You will also enjoy delectable a complimentary set of "Global Skewers" created by 

Executive Chef Joachim Kreisel such as French Camembert and walnut brioche crumb kebabs, 

delicious New York deli Ruben sandwich, tasty Australian dagwood-hot dog with smoked 

barbecue sauce, crispy Swedish fried fish ball brochettes with dill mustard hollandaise, and more. 

Relax and recharge with live music from 6 pm onwards every Friday at Zest Bar and Terrace, The Westin 

Grande Sukhumvit. 

The weekly Friday Unwind includes: 

* 2 hours free flow signature wines 

* A Complimentary set of "Global Skewers" 

* Live music from 6.30 pm onwards 

* Special prices for wine by the bottle after 8 pm 

At Zest Bar & Terrace you can recharge in chic surroundings while enjoying beers, wines, and classic 

and contemporary cocktails. Overlooking vibrant Sukhumvit Road, Zest’s open-air terrace is an intimate 

venue and the ideal place to share delectable cuisine while viewing the magical metropolis below. 

Begin your weekend with style, relax at Friday Unwind every Friday from 6 pm -8pm. 

Tel 02 207 8000 or email fb.bangkok@westin.com Visit us on www.westingrandesukhumvit.com 

and find us on www.facebook.com/westinbangkok 

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The Greatest Love (Bt7,990) - 

Quality brands including Martinelli’s 

sparkling apple cranberry 

juice, Davidoff fine aroma instant 

coffee, Gryphon white ginger-lily 

tea, Alteza honey, Ferrero Rocher 

chocolates, and much more, 

packed in a wooden storage chest 

decorated with roses. 

Trusted Selection (Bt6,500) - My 

Choice essence of chicken, Brand’s 

Veta Berry, Langers cranberry juice 

cocktail, Moccona premium 

decaffeinated instant coffee, Julie’s 

cascara assorted biscuits, Flora 

bee honey vinegar, Malee rambutan 

in syrup, and much more.


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"The idea is to make ZENSE an ideal 

meeting place for people with different 

tastes," says Mark Kingpayom, ZENSE’s 

marketing manager. 

The rooftop restaurant, Kingpayom 

adds, "is perfect for larger groups and 

gatherings." 

ZENSE boasts 2,800 square meters of 

floor space for over 400 seated guests. It 

also offers three exclusive areas: the 

ZENSE VIP Suite, The Wine Chiller bar 

zone, and a private party zone. 

Also in the works, being constructed 

in adjoining floors above for opening 

early next year, is Shintori, a Japanese 

culinary art cuisine extravaganza of a 

restaurant. Horizons, a brand-new culinary 

perch with a 360-degree panoramic 

view of the city and Heaven on Zen, an 

overhead private escape for discerning 

foodies. 

ZENSE’s interior design is the work 

of celebrated Thai architect Amata 

Luphaiboon. It’s a uniquely stylish atmosphere 

of home away from home - one 

you can instantly relate to, if you are 

from the upper crust of society or simply 

just appreciate fine interior design and 

observe it with a discerning eye. 

Industrial steel lines, angled in 

dynamic conceptual planes on walls and 

ceilings, are tempered and complemented 

by a color scheme that seems 

straight out of modern luxury homes. 

Bathing the elegant ambience of inclusive 

privacy is mood lighting with shades of 

fuchsia, purple and blue. Slantwise 

staircases lend the interiors an added 

element of romantic mise-en-scène. 

Appropriately, ZENSE opens just 

before sunset, at 5pm, and remains open 

until 1am. That allows guests to indulge 

in a fine evening, in pleasant company, 

of palate-tingling delicacies against a 

stunning backdrop of Bangkok’s lightstudded 

commercial heart. 

ZENSE is perfect for celebrating Christmas 

Eve and the New Year’s Eve 

Countdown, both of which events are 

Unforgettable Christmas 

Pampering at The Grande Spa 

Indulge in a little well-deserved 

pampering. From December 20 - 

31, discover a personal sanctuary 

at The Grande Spa at Sheraton Grande 

Sukhumvit and enjoy special offers 

on selected treatments. 

Experience the benefits of Cellulite 

Reshaping Treatment. The 90-minute 

therapy helps combat the visible cellulite 

and includes a relaxing 30-minute 

Back and Shoulder Massage @ just Bt 

3,500. 

Unwind with an invigorating Sweet 

& Bitter Scrub. Using a blend of bergamot 

and lime to stimulate the senses 

and an exotic mix of ylang ylang and 

featured prominently down below at 

CentralWorld Plaza, a hip venue for Year- 

End celebrations with its lavish Christmas 

decorations and seasonal beer gardens. 

ZENSE is offering special New Year’s 

Eve packages for the New Year’s Eve 

bash. The Party Package (from 10pm to 

3am, with standing room only at a designated 

area) costs 2,999 baht. It includes 

canapé, plus two drink coupons. During 

Countdown guests can go outdoors from 

11.30pm onwards to celebrate and get 

ready for the fireworks display. 

A Sit-Down Dinner Package (from 

5pm to 3am, outdoors) costs 6,999 baht 

and includes a seven-course set menu, 

plus canapé and a free flow of wine and 

champagne (until 10pm). 

A DJ and a live band will provide the 

music and entertainment ahead of the 

Grand Fireworks Display shooting with 

a backdrop of CentralWorld and the Royal 

Bangkok Sports Club on the stroke of 

midnight. 

So here’s your chance to rise above. 

patchouli oils to soothe and moisturize 

the skin, the 45-minute full body scrub 

also includes a choice of 60-minute 

Hydramemory or a Men Space Facial. 

Bt 3,600. 

Enrich your life through the healing 

philosophy and rejuvenating treatments 

at The Grande Spa. 

For reservations, please call 02 649 8121, 

e-mail grande.spa@luxurycollection.com 

Christmas Eve, Monday, 24 December. 

NOVOTEL BANGKOK ON SIAM SQUARE 

Siam Square Soi 6 

Tel. 02 209 8888 

THE SQUARE: Xmas and New Years Eve Dinner. 

Bt1,500. Plus a sparkling glass. 

Xmas Day and New Years Day Brunch. Bt1,200. 

Plus a sparkling glass 

LOK WAH HIN: Celebratory a-la-carte menu and 

all-you-can-eat Dim Sum buffet lunch at Bt620++ 

Win two return tickets to Paris, flying Etihad 

Airways, the world’s leading airline, incl 4-nights 

stay at Novotel Paris les Halles* 

EASTIN HOTEL 

Makkasan, Bangkok 

Tel. 02 651 7600 

NEW YEAR’S EVE 

The Glass House (7th fl): NYE Buffet Dinner 

Bt799 net or Bt999 net incl free flow house wine 

for 2 hours. 

Attica Sky Lounge (23rd fl): NYE Set Dinner 

with Tiger Prawn Terrine, Horse Crab Bisque, 

Seared Snow Fish or Roast Beef, Chocolate 

Dome with crème brulee. Bt1,850 net incl a glass 

of house wine. 

"Traditional Temple Fair Countdown Party" at 

Eastin Grand Ballroom (8th fl). Bt1,500 net . 

EMERALD HOTEL 

Ratchada Road 

Tel. 0-2276-4567 ext. 8335 


Coffee Shop: Countdown into the New Year with 

a sumptuous international buffet dinner with free 

flow wine at only Bt790 from 18.00 - 22.30 hrs. 

Countdown party @ Wine Ninety-nine: All you 

can drink with live music. Bt550++. 22.30 - 00.30 

hrs. 

IMPERIAL QUEEN’S PARK 

199 Sukhumvit Soi 22 

Tel. 02 261 9300 

Spectacular Double Roof New Year Celebrations 

Bangkok’s Greatest Rooftop Party Returns for 

New Year Countdown with 1 Amazing night, 2 

magical rooftops, 3 specialty restaurants (Parkview 

Buffet, Imperial China and Kacho Japanese). 

Each rooftop of the hotel hosts a separate 

Countdown Party. 

The 40th floor rooftop of the Imperial Club Tower 

stages the city’s most stylish countdown Gala 

Dinner. Champagne and canapés followed by 

superb gala dinner.Bt7,500 net incl 90 minutes 

champagne welcome cocktails. A bottle of champagne 

for every couple booked. Plus free entry to 

Altitude Rooftop New Year Party. Bt1,200 net incl 

2 drinks. 

Parkview: 18.00-22.30 hrs. International favourites. 

Bt2,200 net incl free flow fruit juices and soft 

drinks. Additional Bt700 net incl free flow soft 

drinks, beer, wine. Free entry to the Altitude New 

Year Party! 

Imperial China: 18.00-22.00 hrs. Sumptuous 

Cantonese Buffet Dinner. Bt2,200 net incl free 

flow tea. Bt700 incl free flow wine etc. Free entry 

to Altitude Party! 

NEW YEAR’S DAY 

Poolside: 11.00-15.00 hrs. Recovery BBQ Brunch. 

Bt950 net incl free flow Bloody Mary and Thai 

Sabai Cocktails. 

New year’s eve accommodation: Bt7,500 net 

incl accommodation, Parkview buffet for two, 

entrance to Altitude Party and Recovery Brunch 

for two. 

INCHANTREE KANCHANABURI 

Tel 034 521 584 

e-mail reserve@ukanchanaburi.com 

Cowboy Night Party 

Say farewell to 2012 in style against the idyllic 

backdrop of the River Kwai. Chef has specially 

prepared a tantalizing BBQ buffet. Bt1,200 net 

incl soft drinks, live music, DJ, dancing, games, 

lucky draw and lanterns on the river. 

MANDARIN ORIENTAL, BANGKOK 

48 Oriental Avenue 

Tel. 02 659 9000 


Riverside Terrace: Gala Buffet Dinner 

Ring in the New Year under the stars on the river 

bank with spectacular fireworks and energising 

international sounds of The Sun Band. Lina Damon 

is your emcee for the evening. Bt18,900/12,500 

net. 

Lobby Disco from midnight til dawn with DJ Russell 

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS 

Jay of MAD. 

Le Normandie: A decadent 8-course celebration 

of French haute cuisine. Bt19,900 net 

Lord Jim’s: Set dinner. Specially designed 7-course 

menu. Bt17,000 net 

Terrace Rim Naam: Buffet Dinner. Celebrate 

amidst classical Siamese culture and cuisine showcased 

in a lavish buffet. The Siam Band and 

brilliant fireworks conclude the evening. Bt11,900/ 

5,900 net. 

The China House: Set Dinner. An exceptional 

menu pairs signature Chinese cuisine with seasonal 

favorites. The ambience is festive and the live 

band is swinging. Bt7,800 net. 


Lord Jim’s: Buffet Lunch. Bt3,100/1,750 net 

NOVOTEL PLATINUM 

Pratunam Bangkok 

Tel. 02 160 7100 ext. 8702 

Festive Season Actually! 

Celebrate NYE to follow Bangkok’s 2013 Countdown 

and Signature midnight fireworks. 


The Square: NYE buffet dinner with resident 

band "CH2". Start with a glass of bubbly at Platinum 

Christmas Day, Tuesday 25 December. 

Memorable Xmas dining 

Sumptuous meals in 

luxurious settings 

Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok presents 

a variety of exciting activities, 

entertainment, and exquisite cuisine 

in luxurious settings. 

Mocha & Muffins: Fill a Hamper 

with luxury goodies—Gingerbread 

House, marzipan-filled Stollen or 

classic Italian Panettone; fine wines, 

Champagne, feather-light macaroons 

and luscious fruit cakes. Tel 02 126 

8866 

Festive Afternoon Tea at The Lobby: 

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm with string quintet. 

Weekdays: finger sandwiches, scones, 

tea cakes, traditional Xmas goodies. 

Bt880++. Incl Champagne Bt1,580++. 

Weekends: Sumptuous Festive Buffet 

Afternoon Tea with Xmas desserts 

—Cointreau Glazed Ginger Bread, 

Xmas Cookies, Traditional Xmas Pudding, 

Ginger Bread Ice Cream. Bt980++. 

Incl Champagne Bt1,680++. 

XMAS EVE 

Aqua, Madison and Spice Market 

(Parichart Court): Spectacular dinner 

buffet incl live stations, Xmas specialties 

and desserts. Martinis and unlimited 

beverages. Live jazz trio. Kids buffet 

with games and activities. 7:00 pm - 

10:30 pm. Bt3,650++ and Bt1,900++ 

for children aged between 6-12 years 

old. 

Biscotti: Xmas Eve set 5-course 

menu by Chef Daniele: Hen Agnolotti; 

Smoked Salmon Steak Chanterelle 

Mushroom & Oyster Salad; Morel 

Mushroom-Crusted Lamb Loin; 

Caribbean Chocolate Terrine. Carol 

singers 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm. Bt3,500++ 

A la carte available. 

Join us in celebrating 

the year-end 


Atelier: The best of Asian and Western 

dishes. Bt2,499/1,249 (incl sparkling, 

house wines, beers, juices and 

soft drinks). 6:00 pm until Count 

Down. 

Tapas Y Vino: Chef Joan Tanya 

Dot creates a Spanish set dinner with 

a large selection of wines. Bt1,900/ 

person. 7:00 pm until Count Down 

Count Down ’Hat Party" at inBlu: 

Celebrate all night long with our live 

band and DJ starting from 6:00 pm 

onwards. 


Atelier & Tapas Y Vino: Special 

brunch. Savour international dishes 

served with unlimited drinks. Bt2,013/ 

Bt1,006 (incl sparkling, house wines, 

beers, juices and soft drinks). 12:00 

pm - 3:30 pm 

GRAND MILLENNIUM SUKHUMVIT 

30 Sukhumvit 21 (Asoke) Road, Bangkok. 

Tel: 02 204 4020. Email: 

sukrita.c@grandmillenniumskv.com or 

wipakorn.k@grandmillenniumskv.com 

Lounge, followed by an international buffet. 

Bt2,013++. Special beverage packages available. 

Pool Bar: Enjoy Bangkok’s famous NYE fireworks 

as a DJ plays until 1am. 


The Square: NYD Brunch Bt1,111++. Buy 1 / get 

1 free. 

PULLMAN PATTAYA HOTEL G 

Tel. 038 411 940 - 8 

2013 Happy New Year Metallic Party 

Extravagant Gala Dinner and rocking music by 

MDJ Funky Gangster, live band X Symbol and our 

mysterious Russian vocalist. Anight of dancing, 

dining, toasting and resolving. Chef Thierry has 

prepared gala dinner menus to wow and delight. 

Salute the future with a glass of bubbly while 

admiring breathtaking fireworks. Gala Dinner:7:00 

pm - 1:00 am. Bt6,500/3,250 net. 

Tower Club at lebua 

1055 Silom road 

Tel. 02 624 9555 

XMAS DAY 

Aqua, Madison and Spice Market: 

Xmas Day Brunch culinary masterpiece. 

Martinis and unlimited beverages. 

Carol singers and Sunday Brunch 

Jazz Trio. 11:30 am — 3:00 pm at 

Bt3,750++ Incl free-flow beverages. 

Biscotti: Xmas Day Set Menu with 

Xmas specialties from Italy. 7:00 pm - 

10:30 pm. Bt3,500++ A la carte available. 

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL BANGKOK. 155 

Rajadamri Road. tel. 02 126 8899. 


Indulge in a fabulous gala dinner of The Dome’s 

internationally awarded cuisine with superb entertainment. 

Start the evening at Flute Bar on the 

64th floor with complimentary champagne from 

7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. for guests who book at 

Mezzaluna, Breeze, Sirocco or Distil. 

Sirocco: Exclusive 8-course set menu with music 

by an internationally acclaimed jazz band along 

with breathtaking views. Bt21,999++ 

Sky Bar: Use the unique vantage point Sirocco 

affords to watch the fireworks while enjoying 

great drinks incl 2 glasses of Champagne. 

Bt7,999++ 

Mezzaluna: Nine-course modern set menu by 

Thomas and Mathias Sühring accompanied by 

world class wine pairings and live quarter. 

Bt25,999++ 

Breeze: A sumptuous 9-course set menu of 

contemporary Asian cuisine with fabulous fireworks 

views. Bt23,999++ 

Distil: Special set menu in the ultimate chill out 

bar overlooking the river. Visiting international DJ 

after midnight. Bt17,999++ 

Drink package Bt8,999++ incl 2 glasses of Champagne. 

Café Mozu: International buffet and international 

DJ all night. Bt5,999++ 

LE MERIDIEN BANGKOK 

40/5 Surawong Road 

Tel. 02 232 8888 


Interactive buffet stations. Bt1,500/570. 


New Year’s Day Brunch. Bt2,200 net (adult) incl 

free flow soft drinks, and tea coffee. Bt1,400 net 

(adult) for buffet only. Bt570 net (child 4-12) incl 

free flow soft drinks. 

HYATT REGENCY HUA HIN 

91 Hua Hin - Khao Takiap Road 

Tel. 032 52-1234 


GALA Dinner at the Pool Lawn: Countdown 

and celebrate NYE at our seaside Gala Dinner 

with a "Temple Fair" theme featuring a variety of 

food stalls, games and cultural Thai and modern 

dancea DJ and a live band.Bt5,000++/2,500++ 

New Year’s Day Brunch 

McFarland House: 

Full brunch. Bt1,500 net, incl a bottle of sparkling 

wine per couple, home-made lemonade and iced 

tea. Bt650 net children. 

THE AMBASSADOR 

171 Sukhumvit 11 

Tel. 02 254 0444 

NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER 

AM CAFÉ: 6.00 pm. Sumptuous international 

dinner buffet with "Sentimental Band". 

Bt1,200/600 net. 

Sparkling New Year’s celebrations 


8th Floor Garden: 19.00-23.00. Fire & 

Ice. Sumptuous international buffet as you 

party into 2013 with a mix of old and new 

grooves from our resident band. Special 

raffle prizes to be won. Bt3,900/1,950. Freeflow 

wine, beer, selected cocktails and soft 

drinks: Bt1,450. 

Henry J. Beans: 17.00-04.00. Glow in 

the Dark party featuring DJ, live music and 

fun & games. Plenty of food and drinks to 

keep you going all night! 

Thai on 4: 18.00-22.30. Romantic Thai 

dinner a la carte or set menu created by 

Executive Thai Chef Consultant Ajarn 

Srisamorn Kongphan. Bt2,000/950. Set 

menu includes 1 glass or bubbly. 

Heichinrou: 18.00-22.00. A variety of 

authentic Chinese specialities prepared by 

Master Chef Chow. Bt2,900/1,450. 

Cascade: 22.30-02.00. Enjoy the fireworks 

from the terrace whilst sipping cocktails 

and champagne. 

Lobby Countdown and Champagne Bar: 

22.30-02.00. Welcome 2013 in spectacular 

style with non-stop live music. Pre-order a 

bottle of champagne to reserve that special 

table. 

Executive Floor: 23.00-01.00. Enjoy spectacular 

views of the fireworks y from the 

32nd floor terrace. Champagne and deluxe 

canapés. 

On New Year’s Eve all diners have access 

to the lobby party. Pre-order your champagne 

to reserve your table. Children 6-12 

years 50%, under 6 free. 


Cascade: 12.00-15.00. Relaxing lunch buffet 

under al fresco canopies. Smooth music 

and specially prepared food platters. Bt888/ 

444. Free-flow wine, beer and soft drinks . 

Heichinrou: 11.30-14.30. A delightful Dim 

Sum Lunch Buffet prepared by Cantonese 

Master Chef Chow. Dim Sum lunch buffet 

@ Bt575. Whole Barbecued Peking Duck (2 

courses) Bt990 Baht. 

AMARI WATERGATE BANGKOK. 

847 Petchburi Rd. Tel. 02 653 9000. 

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Buon Natale La Tavola Style! 

Italian Christmas Tradition 

Comes to Bangkok 

TOM CURRAN 

In most of Italy, the protein of choice 

on Christmas Eve is fish. Chef Fabio 

wanted to continue that with a Snow 

fish Salmoriglio style, accompanied by 

sautéed vegetables and red pepper coulis. 

The snow fish is cooked to absolute 

perfection. The chef explained that it 

involved a multi-step process of poaching, 

searing and baking that maintains 

not only the texture of the fish but the 

natural flavors. The pepper coulis sauce 

was a perfect bridge to delicately sautéed 

vegetables. To add even more layers, 

the dish was paired with Albizzia Chardonnay 

from Toscana. The wine is youthful 

and crisp. Its crystal clear straw color 

has golden highlights with notes of ripe 

lemon and golden apple as well as tropical 

fruits. It’s a refreshing wine that is just 

bold enough to stand up to the pepper 

coolie while being soft and balanced 

enough to give the snow fish the highlight 

it so rightfully deserved. 

La Tavola & Wine Bar is running three 

specials around the Christmas holiday. 

Since the more traditional day to celebrate 

Christmas is actually on Christmas 

Eve, they will be offering a four course 

menu that features the Snowfish 

mentioned earlier and a complimentary 

glass of sparkling wine. The price is 2,200 

baht. The Snowfish will be featured on 

the Christmas day lunch menu as well. 

It will be accompanied by a pasta starter 

and dessert with complimentary glass 

of Danzante Pinot Grigio for 1400 baht. 

Finally, the evening on Christmas day 

will see a four course set menu that 

features the deconstructed lasagna 

mentioned earlier with a complimentary 

glass of Academia Sparkling Wine for 

2200 baht. 

If you happen to miss the Christmas 

specials, you can book a table for New 

Year’s Eve. 2600 baht (excluding service 

and VAT) gets you a four course meal 

with the Rajvithi Home for Girls to bring 

some holiday joy and happiness to 300 

orphaned children. In the main lobby 

they have decorated a white Christmas 

tree with stars containing their wishes. 

Simply choose a star, purchase the gift 

and hand it to the staff. Alternatively, 

you can simply make a 400 baht donation 

and the hotel’s Navigator will purchase 

the gift on your behalf. Any unfulfilled 

wishes will be picked up by the Renaissance. 

What better way to finish a holiday 

meal than to fill the heart of a young 

child as well. 

La Tavola & Wine Bar is located on the third 

floor of the Renaissance Bangkok 

Ratchaprasong Hotel at 518/8 Ploenchit Road 

(BTS Chitlom Station, Exit number 2). 

For more information or to make reservations 

call 02-125-5020. 

Christmas in Italy is a special 

time of year. The holiday season, 

which usually runs from 

the early part of December 

until the beginning of January 

is ripe with tradition. And nothing says 

Italy like food. La Tavola & Wine Bar, 

the Italian restaurant located on the third 

floor of the Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong 

Hotel has created a Christmas 

food menu that promises to bring the 

homesick a holiday respite. 

The menu was created by their veteran 

Italian chef, Fabio Polidori. Chef Fabio 

gained his passion for cooking while 

helping his Mother Anna, make and 

shape pasta as a young boy in central 

Italy’s Marche region. Similar to the 

Tuscan and Piedmont cooking traditions, 

his palate was honed on white truffle 

from Acqualagna, Ciauscolo (soft spread 

salame made from wild boar) and Formaggio 

di Fossa cheese where the cheese 

is wrapped in walnut leaves and buried 

under-ground from August to November. 

After finishing culinary school in 

Pesaro, Chef Fabio spent time in various 

parts of Italy before setting off for culinary 

adventures in countries around the globe. 

While a traditionalist at heart, he can’t 

help but to sneak in some non-traditional 

ingredients and modern techniques into 

his mostly by-the-book recipes. One 

example that will be served on Christmas 

day is deconstructed lasagna with oxtail 

ragout topped with parmesan foam. 

While this may sound nouveau, the actual 

lasagna is his Mom’s original recipe (as 

is all the pasta and pizza dough made at 

La Tavola & Wine Bar). The oxtail is 

rendered both mouth watering and succulent 

after having been marinated in 

red wine, fresh herbs and vegetables for 

at least 24 hours, and then braised for at 

least five hours. This dish can be paired 

with Castigliani Chianti, a Sangiovese 

and merlot blend that wafts of cherry, 

raspberry and strawberry as well as floral 

notes. While light on tannins, the crisp 

acidity and notes of cherry on the tongue 

creates a pleasant and balanced partner 

to the rich flavors surrounding the oxtail. 

with a complimentary glass of champagne. 

The menu includes a hot appetizer 

of pig trotter cotechino, lentil salad, 

potato foam, and black truffle. This is 

followed by a pasta course of open face 

lasagna with oxtail ragout, crispy mushrooms 

and gremolata. The main course 

is a selection of either Seared snow fish, 

sundried tomato risotto with Mediterranean 

flavors or Lamb Scottadito, potato 

gratin, artichokes in a natural jus. The 

dessert is a Panettone Pina Colada; 

toasted panettone, rum-raisins ice cream 

and mandarin zest. 

Throughout December, La Tavola & 

Wine Bar is also serving up a traditional 

holiday hamper including both homemade 

products from the pastry as well 

as some great imports. Classics include 

Prosecco, Panettone, traditional Tuscan 

panforte, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 

Napoletana Red Sauce, Fresh Egg Pasta, 

Half a Salami and Parmigiano Reggiano 

cheese among other things. 

To round out this season of giving, 

The Renaissance Bangkok is working 

Tapas 

Y Vino’s 

Festive 

Celebrations 

Celebrate the festive season 

in style at Tapas Y Vino at 

Grand Millennium Sukhumvit 

with an array of Spanish 

favourites. 

K 

C 

M 

Y 

E 

Christmas Eve (Dec 24) 

A five-course Xmas dinner prepared 

by Chef Joan Tanya with 

specialties from Spain and sumptuous 

desserts incl free flow sparkling 

wine, house wines, beers and 

soft drinks. Menu highlights 

include: Iberico Gijuelo Acorn 

ham, Spanish delicatessen; Olive 

oil comfit codfish carpaccio, 

tomato coils, white beans cream 

and black olives; Lobster and cep 

creamy Bomba rice; Salt brush 

suckling slow cooked lamb shank, 

red Rioja demi glace glazed, grilled 

mini vegetables; Warm Guanaja 

Valhrona chocolate, caramel sauce 

and ice cream. Bt1,700++. 7.00 

pm - 10.30 pm. 

New Year’s Eve (Dec 31) 

Chef Joan Tanya creates a night 

to remember—a Spanish set dinner 

with free flow beverages 

including sparkling wine, house 

wines, beers and soft drinks. Menu 

highlights include: Seared foie gras 

with Pedro Ximenez sweet wine 

reduction; Gratinated Zamburina 

clams with Albarino white wine; 

Pan-fried John Dory filet, creamy 

potato pure, spinach Catalan style; 

Grilled mini Black Angus beef 

chuleton served with Chef Joan’s 

secret sauce. 

Bt1,900++ 

7pm till midnight 

Grand Millennium Sukhumvit, 

30 Sukumvit Soi 21 (Asoke). 

Festive Reservations Desk: 02 204 4123; 

www.grandmillenniumskv.com


Celebrate the Festive 

Season by the river at 

Millennium Hilton 

Bangkok 

The steaks are 

never higher than 

they are at Prime 

ERIC DIADAMO 

Prime is just what its name suggests; 

a top tier steak house 

which prides itself on living 

up to its lofty status and name. 

And while some steak houses 

are top tier only by way of their furnishings 

and prices, Prime comes through where 

it matters most - in the quality of its beef 

and the skill of its chefs. 

With quality like that, there is no need 

to clutter a plate with disguising sauces 

and distracting garnishes because the 

steak speaks for itself. 

The restaurant is located on the 3rd 

floor of the Millennium Hilton Bangkok, 

one of the city’s most evocative five-star 

properties. Blessed with a riverside 

address, Prime affords diners an ambiance 

and view as remarkable as its cuisine. 

Serving prime cuts of St Helen and 

Tajima Wagyu beef, always chilled, never 

frozen; from herds raised on the pristine 

pastures of Washington state, USA and 

Australia, Prime lives up to its name. 

Prepared with precision by Chef Sethasak, 

a master of his trade, each cut is gently 

smoked in our wood-fired oven, where 

scents from the Hickory, Eucalyptus and 

Beechwood perfume the air. 

One enters the restaurant through a 

wonderful living room-type lounge complete 

with a bar, which is perfect for predinner 

drinks and chatter while you are 

waiting for members of your party to 

arrive. 

There is one private room which offer 

exclusivity for a private business dinner 

or family gathering. For those seeking 

something a little different, up to 12 guests 

may dine inside Prime’s ‘wall of wine’ - 

a glass wine cellar, which is home to 200 

bottles of the best labels. For those who 

fancy a gourmet experience, one may 

choose to dine at the exclusive Chefs’ 

Table. 

If you do not quite require that level 

of privacy, there are a number of other 

interesting seating options. The central 

dining area has a great take on the ’open 

kitchen’ area with its huge counter tops 

and visible flames from inside the wallmounted 

Beachwood fire grill ovens. 

One side of the dining room has these 

cute little booths which can ensconce a 

party of up to six persons comfortably. 

In addition to providing more privacy 

that the central dining area, they also 

afford fine river views. 

Meanwhile, the tables by the window 

at the front of the dining room are great 

for an intimate dinner for two to four 

persons. The best choice if you are planning 

a romantic meal, this vantage point 

will allow you unobstructed views as you 

gaze in either direction up and down the 

river. 

It is no surprise that the service at 

Prime is in keeping with the high standards 

of the entire property. The entire staff 

appeared to be very well-trained in greeting 

and seating guests, taking orders, 

serving the food and clearing the table. 

The staffs were also very knowledgeable 

about the menu, drink list and were witty 

and jovial to boot! Also, all the servers 

wear thick leather aprons which really 

added to steak house ambience. 

Another good sign for the restaurant 

was that the director of food and beverage, 

Jean-Pierre Joncas, was walking around 

checking on operations and visiting diners 

to make sure that everyone was having 

a good meal. 

The meal started out with freshly baked 

bread and sparkling water followed by a 

salad that was prepared right before our 

eyes and which I even had a hand in the 

creation of. At Prime, the salads aren’t 

merely brought out to you from the kitchen. 

They are created and tossed table 

side, right before your eyes. 

It all begins when the ‘salad cart’ pulls 

up alongside your table. In the centre of 

the cart is a really huge wooden salad 

bowl. Before the leaves are even put in, 

the bowl is lined with a dressing which 

is mixed from a selection of ingredients 

neatly sitting in individual compartments 

on the sides. There is extra virgin olive 

oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, freshly 

ground pepper, croutons, bacon bits, 

onions, anchovies and a slew of other 

herbs and garnishes. 

Every time a new ingredient was added, 

our waitress would make sure to carefully 

blend it into the previous ingredient along 

the side of the bowl by stirring in a circular 

motion. After a few rounds of additions, 

I was called up to do a little stirring 

myself. It’s not as easy as it looks, and I 

quickly returned to my seat. 

The Caesar salad proved to be fresh 

and well seasoned and a good setup for 

the cream of wild mushroom and bergamot 

soup, which followed. 

Then, it was on to the steaks. Open 

only for dinner, Prime only serves top 

quality imported beef from Australia and 

the United States. Top cuts of beef are 

prepared meticulously by Hilton’s 

renowned chefs and kitchen brigade, then 

cooked to the exactly the right degree. 

The result is a deliciously tender piece of 

beef that melts effortlessly in your mouth. 

For those who prefer seafood, the menu 

also includes world-class fresh catch, 

including snow fish, barramundi and 

salmon. 

And if you simply must ‘sauce’, there 

is Pommery mustard sauce, Bordelaise 

red wine, lemon confit butter, and Béarnaise. 

It should also be noted that Prime has 

an excellent selection of mouth-watering 

deserts to seal any meal. Try the New 

York cheesecake with fresh berries or 

the warm apple crumble with cinnamon 

and caramel ice cream and vanilla sauce. 

Oenophiles, meanwhile, will delight 

in the extensive selection of labels from 

old and new world wineries. In total, the 

Millennium Hilton Bangkok’s wine cellar 

contains over 2,000 bottles of wine, to 

assist in making the perfect choice. And 

if you are having trouble making a choice 

on your own or require a little input, a 

Hilton sommelier is on hand to help. 

So the next time you are primed and 

ready for superior surf and turf, you know 

exactly where to stake your claim. 

Holiday Magic 

If you’re this far into December and 

still not feeling the magic of Christmas, 

fear not. From 20 December onwards, 

Prime will commence with its a la carte 

festive menu. 

The excitement continues as the last 

day of the year arrives with complimentary 

pre-dinner cocktails for guests enjoying 

their New Year Eve celebration at Prime, 

with extra special New Year’s Eve a la 

carte and champagne menus. 

Meanwhile, the hotel’s corporate services 

and facilities offer all sorts of other 

special packages during the holiday season 

for meetings, parties and other celebrations. 

Prime is located on the 3rd floor of the 

Millennium Hilton Bangkok on Charoennakorn 

Road. For more information 

or to book a table in advance 

call +66 (0) 2442 2000 or 

visit www.hilton.com. 

Hilton Pattaya Announces 

2012 Season’s Festivities 

By The Sea 

Teddy Bears for Charity 

at Hilton Pattaya 

Hilton Pattaya has announced 2012 

season’s festivities highlighting 

its destination, a choice of tempting 

cuisine and sparkling entertainment 

enhanced by special packages, variety 

of venues. Guests can enjoy a range of 

Christmas delights and can buy hampers 

to make excellent gifts at Drift on level 

16. At Edge on level 14, guests will savour 

cuisine from around the world with a 

wide selection of menu options in grand 

buffet style featuring views over Pattaya 

Bay. For an exclusive Christmas dinner 

during 24-25 December, guests also can 

celebrate in style at exquisite Flare on 

level 15 with four-course set dinner or 

indulge with friends and family members 

at Pattaya’s premier rooftop restaurant 

& bar Horizon on level 34 which offers 

set dinner with spectacular views over 

Pattaya Bay and the Gulf of Thailand. 

A RESOLUTION YOU CAN KEEP: NEW 

YEAR’S WITH HILTON PATTAYA 

Hilton Pattaya is also the best venue 

for New Year’s celebrations, guests can 

enjoy sumptuous dinner buffet at Edge, 

exquisite set dinner at Flare or secure 

the premier location at one of the hotel’s 

stunning private islands at Drift with 

unsurpassed views of the ocean. Guests 

can also celebrate the New Year with 

friends and colleagues at Horizon on 

level 34 with six-course special menu by 

executive sous chef of Horizon, Chef 

Shaun for the ultimate experience the 

next level of celebration. 

To welcome 2013 with joy, guests can 

kick-start the gorgeous year with a tempting 

brunch for the whole family at Edge 

from noon until 330pm. 

To book or to make an enquiry please contact 

Hilton Pattaya’s dedicated festive team on 

+66 (0)38 253 000 or email 

bkkhp.pattaya.festive@hilton.com 

Hilton Pattaya has 

embarked on "The 

Charity Teddy Bear for 

Underprivileged Kids Project" 

to raise funds for Human Help 

Network Foundation Thailand 

to help protect children’s rights 

against exploitation, poverty 

and child discrimination. 

The charity teddy bear is presented 

in three categories—in 

bikini, chef and bathrobe 

costume—at only Bt999. These 

adorable teddy bears are available 

for sale now at Hilton 

Pattaya and at Human Help 

Network Foundation’s Pattaya 

office. 

The Human Help Network 

Foundation Thailand is a NGO 

based in Pattaya, Thailand. Its 

aim is to help children in need, 

to provide them with security, 

a stable and affectionate home 

and an education. 

HILTON PATTAYA. 

333/101 Moo 9, Pattaya. 

Tel. 038 253 000 

Grand Millennium 

Sukhumvit Celebrates the 

Festive Season with 

Merriments 

"We know the difference between 

a good holiday and a great one!" 

Grand Millennium Sukhumvit celebrates the year end 

festivities with the return of its annual Merriments 

campaign! 

The luxury five-star hotel is at the epicenter of Bangkok’s 

shopping and entertainment areas. It is only a 30-minute 

drive from Suvarnabhumi International Airport. We offer elegant 

room accommodation, extensive meeting facilities and various 

choices of restaurants 

and bars. 

From 1 December 

2012 through 17 February 

2013, take a holiday at 

Grand Millennium Sukhumvit 

and enjoy a fabulous 25% discount off our best available 

rate. What’s more, indulge in our sumptuous buffet breakfasts 

at 50% off and enjoy FREE Internet on us!* 

Bookings are available from 1 November 2012. 

For reservations and more information, please contact our Reservations 

at 66 (0) 2204 4000 or email rsvn@grandmillenniumskv.com. 

*Terms & conditions apply. 

M


NIKKI BUSUTTIL 

Walk into the lobby of the 

Shangri-La Wing of 

Bangkok’s famous riverside 

Shangri-La Hotel, 

and veer right. Before 

you in all of its chocolatiness is the 

spaciously inclined splendour of The 

Chocolate Boutique. With its comfortable 

chairs, high ceiling and light and airy 

atmosphere, it has all the elements 

required to settle in and spend some 

quality moments indulging in ‘you-time’. 

A chocolate lover’s haven, the chocolate 

coloured menu, with mint pages and 

chocolate font colour, already has you 

salivating. You can choose a chair looking 

towards to the river, or, better still, facing 

the high-end retail-style chocolate display 

of chocolate sculptures and other goodies, 

to eat in, take away or gift to someone 

special, which includes yourself! Aside 

from chocolate, The Chocolate Boutique 

does sell other cakes, macaroons, 

pastries, coated fruit and nuts, as well 

as a whole selection of hot and cold 

beverages. 

Start out by ordering yourself one of 

their signature coffees (180Baht). For 

sugar-sweet pick-me-up, try the ‘Coffee 

After-Eight’, and as its name suggests 

this is a minty creation, made with 

espresso, crème de menthe syrup, white 

chocolate sauce, milk and a squirt of 

whipped cream. Definitely not for the 

faint of heart, do watch out for the accompanying 

sugar shock with this multilayered, 

multi-coloured coffee, and feel 

free to order without the cream, if you 

are counting the advent calendar calories. 

This one comes hot, but there is also a 

range of signature cold coffees, such as 

the ‘Mocha Frappé’ or the ‘Butter Rum 

Frost’. 

The Chocolate Boutique is no ordinary 

hotel bakery, according to Chef Braun, 

and it shows. Chef views the creations 

here as chocolate art, made from what 

he considers to be the best commercially 

available chocolate in Asia, namely 

French Verona Valrhona chocolate. He 

enjoys matching the flavours of the different 

chocolate - with differing variations 

on white, milk and dark - to other aromas 

and tastes, quite like a sommelier would 

pair wine with your meal. He noted that 

the trend of eating chocolate in Thailand 

is catching up with other parts of Asia, 

but that the palate in Thailand generally 

prefers sweeter, less alcoholic options, 

with some locally inspired Thai flavours. 

Simplicity and easily identifiable flavours, 

which naturally fit together, is what he 

focuses on for the Thai market, to innovate 

the perfect combination of high 

Therapeautique 

chocolatiness 

Now, we have all heard of retail therapy, where 

a bit browse around the stores and a swipe of the 

credit cards is supposed to do you a world of 

good, but down at the Shangri-La, they have 

brought a whole new spin to the meaning of 

hitting your favourite boutique for a boost 

quality chocolate and matching ingredients. 

The hottest items on their menu happen 

to be the assortment of pralines. 

You can buy individual pieces for 35Baht 

each, or take home a selection box of 12 

or 30 pieces, as a ‘Mosaic Praline Presentation’ 

(500Baht and 900Baht respectively). 

Choose from such delightful flavours 

as Lime and milk chocolate, Crunchy 

Grand Marnier, Cassis royal, Coffee butterscotch, 

or Orange pekoe tea, among 

others. For a special occasion, there is 

also a Mosaic leather gift box with 30 

chocolates for 1,450Baht, and the geometric 

and artistic 1.5lb cakes, covered 

in and decorated with chocolate, at 

1,100Baht, including The Tube, The Disc, 

The Cube and The Circle, all with different 

fillings and configurations. 

Perhaps the most special and intriguing 

item on The Chocolate Boutique 

menu is ‘Art of Chocolate’. With a listing 

of ‘The chocolate universe’, ‘Chefs on 

parade’, ‘Chocolate notes’ and ‘The art 

of chocolate’, this section may need some 

explaining. These are all figures or displays, 

made of wonderful chocolate. One 

of Chef Braun’s latest creations is fashioned 

after an ancient Thai mask, created 

with the help of a custom-designed chocolate 

mold, or the aquatically themed 

red Chocolate Coral, which is formed 

by submerging just-melted chocolate 

in a vat of ice and allowing the swirls to 

form and freezing it, before extracting 

and dusting with the stunning red coating. 

This ingenius edible artwork is presented 

in a box, surrounded by decorative 

pralines. They even sell lipstick-shaped 

chocolates for the woman in your life, 

or chocolate tuk-tuks (550Baht), as a 

non-traditional souvenir-type gift, which 

currently sports a subtle hint of Christmas, 

with small seasonal decorations 

on the roof of the three-wheeler. 

Speaking of Christmas, as it draws 

nearer, The Chocolate Boutique has a 

range of hamper boxes that are composed 

like make-up artist cases, wooden gift 

crates and leather hampers, containing 

such fun boutique items, as chocolate 

jigsaw puzzles, Santas and Christmas 

hats, panettone and gingerbread, and 

much more to get you drooling in 

pleasure. Available in different sizes and 

price ranges from 1,500Baht for the simpler 

options, up to 5,000Baht for the 

more decadent, they will also be available 

at special seasonal stands mid-month 

in some of Bangkok’s major shopping 

malls, for added Christmas shopping 

convenience. If you are watching your 

waistline or counting your pennies, in 

this season of excess, then you may like 

to opt for a chunk of deliciousness with 

the lollipop fudge stick (100baht) or some 

raspberries covered in dark chocolate 

(225Baht), to lessen the feeling of guilt. 

In any case, a little of what you fancy 

will definitely lighten your mood and 

have you grinning in chocolate bliss. 

The Chocolate Boutique is open daily from 

8am until 11pm, at the Shangri-La Hotel, 

Bangkok. You can call 02 236 7777, to order 

or to make a reservation. 

Modern 

luxury 

BOSS Black Menswear 

The BOSS Black Collection presents 

both monochrome looks and 

sophisticated color stories in a 

new mode of elegance that is perfectly 

meshed with metropolitan design. The 

fresh takes on classic styles are enhanced 

by impeccable detailing, lending the 

BOSS Black looks a distinctive air of 

luxury fashioned for todays world. From 

the perfect day suit through exclusive 

sportswear to high-impact eveningwear, 

Fall/Winter 2012 offers the ideal wardrobe. 

This season the message is clean and 

cool, with a focus on evening party styles. 

The palette leads with light brown and 

basic black in monochrome looks or 

combinations with beige. A range of 

gray mélanges also feeds into the mix. 

The key look incorporates a playful nod 

to gangster style with chalk stripes that 

make a strong statement. Combined with 

a classic black tie, the single-breasted 

suit is a perfect choice for evening. Belted 

patch-pocket coats and double-breasted 

luxury styles add the finishing touch to 

the winter wardrobe. Details are refined 

and reduced to emphasize the clean 

lines. 

The eye-catcher is the sports jacket, 

with soft shoulders and patch pockets, 

typically in deep, pure wool and wool/ 

cashmere blends. Glen checks, tweeds 

and Shetlands are reworked for a new 

generation: classic fabrics in light, modern 

weights and sophisticated colors. 

Warm beige, dark brown and feather 

gray dominate, both as solids and heathers. 

For shirts, lighter shades include 

cloud, dusky green and taupe. 

The collection is enhanced by a full 

range of accessories. Highlights include 

Chelsea boots and bowling bags in light 

beige. 

Welcoming New Year 

with happiness and luck 

Only at The Mall, 

The Emporium and 

Siam Paragon 

In preparation for the count down, 

The Mall, The Emporium and Siam 

Paragon are organising many joyful 

promotions for customers. 

The Mall Group spent 20 million baht 

to decorate all its retail locations with 

thousands of colourful bright lights to 

celebrate Christmas and New Year. The 

lighting theme for The Mall branches 

and Siam Paragon is White Christmas, 

while The Emporium’s is silver, gold, 

purple and blue. Christmas trees and 

angels are other decorative motifs at 

this location in the heart of the city 

where many tourists and expats frequent 

to celebrate the important holiday in 

Bangkok. 

Many departments such as Beauty 

Hall, Betrend, Power Mall, W Fashion, 

Men Intrend, Home Fresh Mart (at every 

branch of The Mall), and Gourmet Market 

(The Emporium and Paragon department 

stores) selected quality goods including 

special-priced cosmetic gift sets, scented 

candle sets, gift baskets in themes of 

"Chocolicious Me" and "Be Sweet Be 

Cheery" with mixed berries for the healthconscious. 

There is a 33% discount on 

gift baskets and as a reward to customers, 

there is a special promotion "2013 LOL 

Lucky Out Loud" in which customers 

who spend 1,000 baht or more at the 

department stores or 2,000 baht within 

the shopping centre can enter prize draw 

to win a Sabaru XV 2.0i Premium (2 

prizes) worth 2,700,000 baht and a Black- 

Berry 9790 (200 prizes) worth 2,598,000 

baht. 

The luck does not end there: customers 

can win 13 gift prizes 

selected by celebrities 

Ken-Phupoom Pongpanu, 

Koy-Rachwin 

Wongviriya and Khunying 

Mangmoom 

Yukol worth 300,000 

baht. Customers can 

scan the QR Code at 

the gift display on M 

floor, Paragon department 

store, on the 1st 

floor at The Emporium 

Shopping Complex, or 

on the LOL Lucky QR on Facebook. 

Customers can pay it forward by 

donating funds to the donation box 

located by the display to assist children 

with cancer under the care of Wishing 

Well Foundation. 

Celebrate the joyful season and 2013 

at "2013 LOL Lucky Out Loud" until 

January 6, 2013 at every branch of The 

Mall, The Emporium Shopping Complex 

and Siam Paragon. 

K 

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M 

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M 


COMO Shambhala 

URBAN ESCAPE 

Pre & Post party treatments (01-31 December 2012) 

Out with the old and in with 

the new. This program aims 

to aid the body’s natural 

detoxification process, giving you a 

kick start for the season. A 120-min 

COMO Essence is at Baht 4500++ 

inclusive of Invigorate Body Scrub 

(30 mins), a choice of COMO Shambhala 

Massage or Deep Tissue Massage 

(60 mins), Thai Herbal Compress (15 

mins), Anti Stress Facial (15 mins) 

and refreshment. 

METROPOLITAN BANGKOK 

27 South Sathorn Road. 

Tel. 02 625 3333. 

LOVE eat BISTRO 

Chic Dining Place 

for New Year Festival 

Let’s celebrate the happy festival 

of the year at the place where 

will make you feel at home 

with home-made cooking and 

hospitality. The chic vintage 

atmosphere with contemporary Parisian 

style of LOVE EAT BISTRO which has 

around 100 seats on service is waiting 

for you behind the huge glass door of 

Vic 3 Bangkok Hotel. 

The decoration of the restaurant is 

inspired by Nan - Nichaya Phahusutr’s 

travel experiences. She adds a touch of 

antique by using classic stuffs which are 

part of her collection to beautify the restaurant 

such as vase, picture frame and 

ceramics. Some corners are decorated 

by blooming flowers to give relaxing sense 

like having fine dining in friend’s vacation 

house. The restaurant also has splendid 

bakery counter especially to pamper 

sweets lovers with fresh daily home-made 

bakery from LOVE EAT BISTRO. For those 

who would like to enjoy with friends at 

the opened bar in outdoor area with 

European Loft style, the bar is ready to 

offer favorite drinks and cocktails as well. 

LOVE EAT BISTRO serves both Thai 

and Western food in home cooking style 

which some recipes are inherited from 

Nan-Nichaya’s family, generation to generation, 

and she also creates contemporary 

dishes in her special menu. When 

old meets new and east meets west, 

LOVE EAT BISTRO has finest food to 

serve customers such as Phuket Spring 

Roll, Shibuya Satay Toast, Pesto - 

Mozzarella Cheesy Rolls, Rice Cracker 

Tartlets, SUPER 

CLUB Sandwich 

and Kurobuta Pork 

Chop etc, and the 

admirable desserts 

for everyone like 

Chocolate lava, 

English scone set, 

Waffle Tower, 

Home Made Tiramisu 

and Tokyo 

Baked Cheese Cake. And to toast for 

New Year’s countdown with the variety 

of cocktails in the cute name such as 

Serve With Pride, LOVE EAT ALL 

AROUND and CUPID. 

Continue the New Year celebration 

with LOVE EAT promotion ‘Buy 1 Get 1 

Free’ signature drinks at 899 Baht until 

December 31st, 2012 and 20 % discount 

for food bill only until January 31, 2013. 

For Citibank Cardholders get 20% discount, 

until 31st October 2013. 

LOVE EAT BISTRO 

opened everyday Monday - Sunday 

from 06.00 - 23.00 Hrs. 

Tel 02-618-9888 or 090-994-1030 or 

www.loveeatbistro.com

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