Hope you’ve had (more than) a great feast over the Christmas and New Year. The New Year has arrived and if you’re like the majority of foodies who either rejoice…
Bitchin’ in the Kitchen
Samantha Proyrungtong, Australian-bourne entrepreneur with Thai roots, founder of Bangkokfoodies.com and Bangkok Foodies OFFICIAL Facebook community who has become a well-known voice in the Bangkok culinary scenes offers her spicy perspective on all things foodie-related.
Galloping Gourmets
posted by Samantha Proyrungtong November 11, 2019Too many chefs may spoil the broth, but can a restaurant run without its leader on the premises? “The chef is not in tonight.’’ Hands up if this scenario sounds…
Flash in the Pan
posted by Samantha Proyrungtong September 25, 2019Does luxury always mean quality? Thailand’s chefs weigh in on the debate about the real meaning of luxury Caviar. Foie gras. Wagyu. Truffle. Lobster. The list goes on. With increasing…
Stars and Gripes
posted by Samantha Proyrungtong June 23, 2019Since the advent of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2013 (and in particular 2016 and 2017 when the City of Angels hosted the 50 Best awards) and the first Michelin…
New Year New Bitch: An Overview
posted by Samantha Proyrungtong May 28, 2019This would be the perfect opportunity to purge a few gripes that have been haunting the industry, but also highlight the positive trends and movements that are changing the face…
Four Hands Can Cost an Arm and a Leg
posted by Samantha Proyrungtong March 30, 2019The rewards and perils of chef collaborations. There was a time in the not so distant past when fine dining was something almost unattainable, something for the other half, or for a…
Virtual Realities
posted by Samantha Proyrungtong January 11, 2019Good enough to click? The relationship between chef and food critic has always been a tricky one. Since the advent of social media, the food blogger, influencer, and KOL (Key…
Bitchin’ in the Kitchen: So Over It
posted by Samantha Proyrungtong December 3, 2018With pressure mounting and chefs and management ever more demanding, are we seeing a shift in the quality of restaurant service? For this bitchin’ series, I’d like to broach the…
Bitchin’ in the Kitchen
posted by Samantha Proyrungtong November 1, 2018Lost neighbourhoods and beyond: in search of good grub. Where you live in Bangkok reflects the kind of foodie you are. This might be a big city, but its many…
Breaking Bread with Hasan Rizvi
posted by David J Constable June 29, 2018Having just arrived in town from India, Chef Hasan Rizvi is ready to drive things forward at Charcoal I visited Charcoal Tandoor Grill & Mixology on a Wednesday evening, just…