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 [...]
GRAPE EXPECTATIONS!
by Mick and Di, The Food Lovers
Mick and I have just returned from a trip to Hua Hin and while we were there we took the opportunity to visit the Hua Hin Hills Vineyard. Built on a former elephant corral about one hours drive from the resort town in Petchaburi Province, it [...]
Thai-riffic Dishes!
by Mick and Di, The Food Lovers
Situated in the lower entrance to Jomtien Complex (next to Shenanigan’s) is this most attractive café. The flag-ship operation in Bangkok (also called Dick’s Café) has operated successfully for over 18 years while the Jomtien venture has been here for some 8 years. Classically trained Swiss chef/proprietor, Lukas [...]
Ginger & Lime Restaurant
by Mick and Di, The Food Lovers
This extraordinary hotel is Pattaya’s first unique, themed hotel and it is a remarkable feat of architectural enginee -ring and innovative design concepts. The hotel is created as two soaring18storey towers connected by sky bridges and set on the fine sands of Wong Amat Beach.
The exterior [...]
