The Peak of Chic
by Mick and Di, The Food Lovers
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The famous Royal Cliff Beach Resort is located between Jomtien and south Pattaya on a 64-acre estate overlooking the bay of the Gulf of Siam. Its elegance and grace set the benchmark for 5-star luxury living when it opened way back in 1974. Now it is [...]
It only Tastes Expensive!
by Mick and Di, The Food Lovers
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Set in the Huay Yai countryside, near to Phoenix Golf Club, is a resort called Coco Club. It has been open for a couple of years now and is firmly established with the local community and expats in the area. The resort is a unique destination [...]
Dining Under the Stars
by Mick and Di, The Food Lovers
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This charming seashore restaurant offers some of the most pictorial views in the area. Situated at the base of Pratanmak Hill, a seat at one of these tables affords a sensational view of the sun setting over Koh Larn and the pleasure of a lapping sea [...]
by Mick and Di, The Food Lovers
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The Sheraton Resort is a 5-star destination nestling on the cliff headlands south of Pattaya. Sweeping views of the Gulf of Siam and the near lying islands make for dramatic panoramas which together with the luxurious accommodation and world-class gastronomy create a lush oasis of abundance.
On arrival at [...]
A Fresh, Modern Approach to Hotel Dining
by Mick and Di, The Food Lovers
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Centara Hotels and Resorts is not only the leading hotel chain in Thailand but they also have an expanding presence on the international hospitality stage. From Bangkok to Vietnam to Samui and the Philippines, gracious Thai hospitality is reflected in their global branding. [...]
Consistency, Quality and Gastronomy
by Mick and Di, The Food Lovers
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For Mick and me there is always a good reason to visit Mata Hari. So many things make it one of Pattaya’s much loved restaurants: the menu is broad and generous, the kitchen produces the most delicious food, the décor is elegant and pleasing and [...]
An Offer you Can’t Refuse…
by Mick and Di, The Food Lovers
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The latest foodie buzz is that a new restaurant has opened at the bottom of Thappraya Road (opposite The Jomtien Pig & Whistle). Called La Bocca it’s obviously Italian but what isn’t immediately obvious from the outside is that it is the area’s first flagship [...]
For the Epicurious Lounge Lizard
by Mick and Di, The Food Lovers
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The dusit d2 baraquda hotel (situated on Second Road) is a multi-award winning destination that will have you dazzled. The undulating sculptured décor and effervescent design concepts are sensational. The first time Mick and I stepped through these portals we were blown away by the [...]
International Cuisine with Swedish Flair
by Mick and Di, The Food Lovers
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Per and Pelle, the charismatic past owners of News Café on Thappraya Road, have recently opened their latest venture – Akvavit Grill & Bar on Jomtien Beach Road. The lavish frontage is an eye- catching LED lit bar swathed in changing colours and light. A [...]
BARGAIN BITES TO REMEMBER IN 2011
by Mick and Di, The Food Lovers
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As the continuing credit crunch takes a bite out of the restaurant trade (and our disposable incomes) we look back over the restaurants which we reviewed in 2011 which, in our opinion, offer solutions to the question of where to go to get value [...]
