Shawn Luke – Desire & The Record Speakeasies In this interview, Shawn Luke, co-owner and director of operations for Desire and The Record Speakeasies, shares how he joined the industry and some stories from behind the scenes. What do you do? I am the co-…
Month: June 2024
The Story House, The Siam Hotel Bangkok
The Story House, The Siam Hotel Bangkok Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau The Story House, a collaborative effort between Bensley Design Studios and The Siam’s visionary founder, Krissada Sukosol Clapp, offers a unique dining experience. Each o…
InterContinental Khao Yai Resort, Thailand
InterContinental Khao Yai Resort, Thailand Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Neighbouring Thailand’s first National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Khao Yai, just a few hours northeast of Bangkok, lies a new destination poised to steal the …
Poirot – French Restaurant, Khao Yai, Thailand
Poirot – French Restaurant, Khao Yai, Thailand Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Sitting alongside Thailand’s first National Park is the last place I’d expect to find a fine-dining French restaurant. It also wouldn’t be high on my li…
GranMonte Vineyards & Winery Khao Yai, Thailand
GranMonte Vineyards & Winery Khao Yai, Thailand Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Han Sen Hau Tucked away in the rolling hills of Khao Yai, Thailand, lies a unique winemaking region slowly gaining international recognition. GranMonte Wines, a family-owned a…
Afternoon Tea Khao Yai – Tea Carriage
Afternoon Tea Khao Yai – Tea Carriage Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau We’re sitting on the deck of a restored 1900s railcar. Birds coo in the surrounding lush greenery, swans drift across the lake below us, and the air is alive with butterflies. The…
FIRE Restaurant Singapore – Argentinian Grill 1-Atico
FIRE Restaurant Singapore – Argentinian Grill at 1-Atico Monica Tindall With our personal Latin American history, we are often excited by the prospect of cuisine from the continent reaching Southeast Asia but, at the same time, so often disappointed. Translat…
Vichea Tes – Phare, The Cambodian Circus
Vichea Tes – Assistant Marketing Manager, Phare, The Cambodian Circus In this interview, Vichea Tes, assistant marketing manager for Phare, The Cambodian Circus, in Siem Reap, shares some behind-the-scenes stories. What do you do? I help promote Phar…
Maison Boulud Singapore – Marina Bay Sands
Maison Boulud Singapore – Marina Bay Sands Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Monica Tindall Singapore certainly doesn’t lack restaurants where you can spend a moment enjoying the finer things in life. While linen table tops and crystal glasses are in plen…
Frida Kahlo: The Life of an Icon – Singapore
Frida Kahlo: The Life of an Icon & Goddess: Brave. Bold. Beautiful – ArtScience Museum, Singapore Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Monica Tindall Two exhibits at the ArtScience Museum offer visitors to Singapore a chance to experience some world-class pre…
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore – Review
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore – A Singapore Sojourn on Orchard Boulevard Monica Tindall Singapore buzzes with a futuristic rhythm. Glass and steel titans dominate the skyline, their gleaming facades reflecting the city’s relentless innovation. Yet, a…
Nobu Singapore – Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
Nobu Singapore – Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Monica Tindall I am a big fan of Nikkei cuisine, the delicious fusion of Japanese techniques and Peruvian ingredients. While Nikkei cookery has only recently gained fame in these parts, reaching Southeast Asia and b…