Friday, 17 February 2012 Issue Vol. XX No. 7
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Miss Terry Diner
The Mercure Hotel in Pattaya has been established for around 10 years, but being tucked away in Soi 15 off Pattaya Second Road, many diners do not even realize this…
Friday, 10 February 2012 Issue Vol. XX No. 6
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Miss Terry Diner
Many years ago, the top man in the kitchens at the Montien was Chef Horst. Well, he’s back after a sojourn in Egypt where he had 25 restaurants to look…
Friday, 03 February 2012 Issue Vol. XX No. 5
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Miss Terry Diner
Ticino (pronounced “Tichino”), is one of the most faithful European restaurants in Pattaya, right from its collection of Vespas at the door, to its Swiss management by Peter Faessler. Peter…
Last Sunday the Dining Out Team (children included) descended on the revamped Hard Rock Hotel for their new Sunday Jazz Brunch. It turned out to be an eye-opener.
Those who live in Pattaya often forget what a wonderful city this is for tropical dining - especially on the famous Walking Street. One of those venues is the Food…
The Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya has been undergoing a make-over for the past few months, with even a jacuzzi between the Hard Rock Café and Beach Road. Lying in the…
The Thai Garden Resort has been one of the most respected family style resorts in Pattaya for more than a decade. Its Moon River Pub outlet is well known for…
Friday, 30 December 2011 Issue Vol. XIX No. 52
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Miss Terry Diner
Every year at this time, the Dining Out Team sits down to agree (or disagree) on our year’s reviews. This is not an easy task, as in many instances with…
Friday, 23 December 2011 Issue Vol. XIX No. 51
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Miss Terry Diner
The DeVine Wine Club, under the stewardship of celebrated wine judge Ranjith Chandrasiri, held its final wine dinner at the Royal Grill Room and Wine Cellar. As always the seats…
Friday, 16 December 2011 Issue Vol. XIX No. 50
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Miss Terry Diner
Start talking about fine dining in Pattaya and inevitably, the name Casa Pascal comes up. The good reputation is not something that has resulted from clever advertising, but comes from…
Friday, 09 December 2011 Issue Vol. XIX No. 49
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Miss Terry Diner
The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is the oldest gourmet group in the world, with its roots in France going back to 1254, and ‘head office’ is still in Paris. To be…
Friday, 02 December 2011 Issue Vol. XIX No. 48
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Miss Terry Diner
Anyone who has been in Pattaya for some time must have eaten at Kiss Food and Drink. They have three outlets, one on the corner of Second Road and Soi…
Friday, 25 November 2011 Issue Vol. XIX No. 47
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Miss Terry Diner
Has Pattaya become the dining out bargain basement of Thailand? Probably that is a little bit of a sweeping remark, because it is many years since I dined at some…
A simple and easy recipe for an appetizer. Having the different colors just adds a little mystery. Remember to provide cocktail forks (or tooth picks) so your guests don’t get greasy fingers! You can pre-prepare the pork mixture and then…
This is one of the commonest staples in Thailand. Khao Tom (rice soup) can be found anywhere, and most city blocks will have at least one local ‘restaurant’ that specializes in this dish. Khao Tom is the base to which…