Centara Hotel & Convention Centre Khon Kaen

Opened by Thailand’s biggest operator of hotels, Centara Hotels & Resorts, this establishment is right in the center of the northeastern silk manufacturing town Khon Kaen. It’s a great hub to explore the surrounding Isaan provinces.

PorterHouse

We’ll admit we were a tad disappointed to learn of Angelo’s closing earlier in the year (it was a nice spot with dependable Italian fare), but in its place appeared Porterhouse. With dark wood ceiling beams, boarded walls, and bare tables with crisp, white paper, this is a far cry from the previously dim establishment […]

Honzen Cafe

If you’re looking for a new joint for your next veggie fix, look no further. Food here may not be fantastic, but its inviting décor (with lots of cheery green tones on the walls that set the mood) plus friendly service staff make dining here thoroughly pleasant. Considering that the rest of the local joints […]

State of the Art: Bloom

Korean painter Lee Kiyoung wows us with a series of tranquil flower blossom inspired artworks which evoke the transient nature of life.

Malones Irish Restaurant & Bar | 313@Somerset

Buzz: The latest in the line of Archipelago’s showcase bars, Malones is sort of a postmodern take on the Irish local. The outdoor location at 313@Somerset is central, and Discovery Walk is easily one of the best places on Orchard Road to watch people go by. Décor: Less neighborhood Irish pub and more minimalist city […]

Alcohol Adventures Competition

Redefine yourself & your cocktails. Rhum distilled directly from fresh cane juice, not the leftover molasses used by competitors. Enjoy an older barrel-aged pour in a snifter- Swirl, sip and savor. Or if you’re in the biz of enjoying fizz, Try a Dam-QT (pronounced “damn cute”), medium aged Damoiseau with  Q-Tonic . Q-T is the […]