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D-Day: Taco Bell announces opening date in Bangkok

Mark your calendar, kids. We finally know when America’s favorite “Mexican” fast food chain (and admitted guilty pleasure) is opening their first store in... Read on

Tipsy and trashy: Mixologist Mark Lloyd’s sustainable bar at Wonderfruit to create cocktails from food waste

“If you know how to do it safely, you can make alcohol out of anything,” said trained chemist-turned-mixologist Mark Lloyd. The barman, one of... Read on

It’s really happening: Taco Bell sign goes up at Mercury Ville

The debut of Thailand’s first Taco Bell is so close, we can almost taste the good ol’ cheesy gordita crunch. How do we know?... Read on

Craving Christmas dinner? Jamie’s Italian has yorkshire pudding, parsnips, and roast chicken for the holidays

If you can’t get home for the holidays, then good news: Jamie’s Italian is offering a festive-themed menu for the season, daily through Jan.... Read on

It’s happening: Taco Bell has begun recruiting employees for its first outpost in Bangkok

A new development in Taco Bell’s imminent debut in Bangkok emerged this week, when the American Tex-Mex chain began recruiting employees for its store... Read on

EXCLUSIVE: Expat fave Hemingway’s to reopen on Sukhumvit Soi 11 in January, we’ve got details

It’s been whispered about for months, but the owners are finally confirming it now — beloved expat bar and restaurant Hemingway’s will reopen in... Read on

Fancy Bangkok Feasts: Where to get turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving in the city

Though many American expats revel in eating local food, hitting up the city’s famed street carts and food courts with regularity, there are still... Read on

Two Times the Talent? Michelin winners revealed for 2019 Bangkok guide, number of starred entries doubled

The Star Reveal for the 2019 Michelin Guide covering Bangkok, Phuket, and Phang-Nga happened this morning at a press conference in Bangkok. The second... Read on

Jamaican Eatz, Bangkok’s new island-inspired eatery, has beef patties, jerk chicken, and fusion influences

Bangkok’s food scene offers local dishes alongside all kinds of international cuisine pretty much around the clock. In a restaurant scene that sometimes seems... Read on

Stinky Slices: We tried The Pizza Company’s new Durian Pizza so you don’t have to (VIDEO)

With much hype and a huge social media campaign, The Pizza Company launched a Durian Pizza recently. Naturally, we had to order one to... Read on

Go, Man, Go: Popular smoothie truck Manhattan Mango opens first shop in Chitlom

Known for their tall turquoise truck and not-too-sweet, tangy mango smoothies, Manhattan Mango just opened their first brick-and-mortar shop in BTS Chitlom station. Now,... Read on

Kampai! Viral food trend ‘beer ramen’ has arrived in Bangkok

It’s already hit hard in other parts of Asia, but “beer ramen,” a current viral food trend, has arrived in Bangkok at the two... Read on

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Bangkok has no shortage of places to imbibe,whether you prefer high-end cocktails at a skybar, bargain basement beers, or chugging for free at any of the city’s various ladies nights (or the city’s one men’s night). As we roll into 2018, The Bar Awards season has begun, the prestigious...

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