A new chef is always an exciting event and a welcome reason for Mick and I to revisit this most elegant of Indian restaurants. The lineage of the new chef is steeped in gastronomic history his forebears having been chefs at the legendary Windamere Hotel in Darjeeling. Chef Simon Lepchu is now in residence at [...]
This laid-back, rustic beach cafe is as friendly as it is atmospheric and totally unique. Set on the fantastic stretch of beach at Na Jomtien it is the perfect place to take it easy, enjoy a bite and an icy beer or glass of wine or two while watching a rainbow sunset and listening to [...]
As soon as we entered Cosy Pool we loved it! The décor is simply stunning and the setting suitably snazzy. Tucked away in a small Soi in Jomtien (see exact location below), it might take a little effort to find but once found Mick and I are sure you’ll be visiting again and again.
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Mick and I have just returned from a wonderful holiday on the magical island of Bali. If you haven’t visited yet you really are missing a treat. This truly tropical island is so picturesque and beautiful it takes your breath away. It has rice paddies tripping down hillsides, volcanoes soaring up through the clouds, dense [...]
Levantini is a new restaurant in the picturesque location of The Village. A spacious deck-style terrace offers al fresco seating which is perfect for a leisurely lunch or snack overlooking the landscaped lake and gardens, while the interior beckons with its dramatic colour scheme and glowing lights. It’s sire and guiding light is Jacques, whom [...]
La Luna has a new man on the moon! The gastronaut at the helm in the kitchen of this new moon launch is the accomplished chef, Marco Pomo who hails from Varese in the Italian region of Lombardy. His personal spin on the cuisine of this region is tempered with his love of traditional Italian [...]
We recently revisited Bondi Beach Bar and were surprised to see that in our absence it had been given a make-over. It’s face has been lifted, botoxed and beautified with the result that it is now a sleek, silvery space with snazzy décor and plenty of pizzazz. Colin and Malcolm are firmly at the helm [...]
Take two inveterate restaurateur/chefs from Sweden give them carte blanche to craft their own exclusive menu, fashion a comfortable, contemporary space in which to enjoy it and what do you have? The News Café in Jomtien. Per Andersson is the charismatic front of house (and G.M.) who welcomes with Skandinavian panache while Pelle Petterson wields [...]
12 Years of Customer Satisfaction
by Mick and Di
The Food Lovers
GREG’S KITCHEN is an institution here in Pattaya. It would not be an exaggeration to say that probably every ex-pat in our fair city has at some time enjoyed one of Greg’s hearty, wholesome dishes. Tourists and denizens flock here for honest, nourishing food served [...]
A Charming Beach Bistro
by Mick and Di
The Food Lovers
FOR A CLEAN, bright and breezy beach café it would be hard to beat Nanda’s on Jomtien Beach Road. It is the new baby to the family of flourishing restaurants owned by Kanikar and Ib Ottesen and is managed by siblings Nanthida and Panida; hence the name. [...]
