4-Course Set Meal at Only B.299
by Mick and Di, The Food Lovers
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It had been a while since Mick and I had reviewed L’Olivier restaurant in Jomtien Complex. It has always been a favourite of ours and we were interested to see how it was faring in the present economic climate. Judging by the number of [...]
Curry, Spice & All Things Nice
by Mick and Di, The Food Lovers
Ali Baba was a poor woodcutter from The Arabian Nights who gained entrance to the treasure cave of the forty thieves by saying the magic words, “Open Sesame!” Here in Pattaya entry into Ali Baba’s Indian restaurant is just as rewarding. It carries the [...]
The Godfather’s Favourite
by Mick and Di, The Food Lovers
It was back in 1973 when the Royal Cliff Resort (then called the Royal Cliff Beach Terrace) opened its doors and became the first luxury 5-star hotel in the area. Now, of course, it is the most iconic of Pattaya’s hotels with an internationally acclaimed reputation. Set [...]
A Local Favourite
by Mick and Di, The Food Lovers
Two years ago, after numerous recommendations, we visited this al fresco trattoria and were impressed not only with the food but also the affable atmosphere brought about by the dint of the patrone’s hard work and enthusiasm.
We returned last week, again after many glowing testimonials, and the [...]
Pattaya’s Perfect 60-minute Get-a-way
by Mick and Di, The Food Lovers
We all need to charge the batteries sometimes and there’s no better way to do it than to escape from routine and head out somewhere new for a couple of days. So why not pack a bag and take to the highway? Highway 36 that [...]
At The Pullman Aisawan Hotel
by Mick and Di, The Food Lovers
Head down to the Pullman Aisawan Hotel on Wong Amat beach (North Pattaya) and most nights of the week there’s a special foodie happening at this cool, contemporary destination. Mick and I were invited recently to their Friday night Beach Club BBQ and were immediately [...]
A Taste of Times Gone By…….
by Mick and Di, The Food Lovers
It is true to say that the “extreme” city of Pattaya boasts a multiplicity of eateries to rival any modern metropolis, but something which has always astounded Mick and me is that exciting Thai restaurants are actually quite thin on the ground. So it [...]
Woodlands Suite’s Trendy Trattoria
by Mick and Di, The Food Lovers
Set in the stylish Woodlands Suites on Soi 22, Naklua Road, Grappa is a contemporary Italian restaurant. Named after Italy’s fragrant grape-based promace brandy, Grappa, it boasts bright minimalistic décor with spacious seating on the terrace for al fresco meals or indoors in the elegant [...]
A Very French Affair
by Mick and Di, The Food Lovers
Take two energetic French gastronomes – one a Parisienne chef, the other hailing from Lyon (one of the world’s most gastronomic regions), put them together in their own petite restaurant and the end result is L’Arc Restaurant.
Front of house is the indefatigable Lydia who meets and [...]
A Unique Venue
by Mick and Di, The Food Lovers
Silverlake Wine and Grill is set on a grassy hillside overlooking a pearly lake, purple mountains and rolling vineyards.
A more idyllic rural setting would be hard to imagine. An Irish friend once remarked that the scenery reminded him of Killarney while an Italian amico said it stirred [...]
