1 To those looking for a new type of dining experience, Siam Kempinski’s Niche Restaurant is introducing their latest and intriguing concept “Asian, Non-Asian”. The brainchild of executive chef James Norman, diners get to select ingredients and choose to have it prepared either in an “Asian” or “Non-Asian” interpretation and presentation. Diners are encouraged to select multiple ingredients and see what the chefs are able to come up with. Protein options include lobster, bluefin tuna, 48-hour braised pork rib, New York strip, oysters and much more, while guests can also choose seasonings like chilli, ginger, mango, apple and lychee. For reservations, call 02-162-9000 or email niche.siambangkok@kempinski.com.
2 Shoes and accessories lovers should hold on to their wallets until Aug 2, as British luxury shoe and accessories brand Charlotte Olympia is for the first time having a sample sale in Bangkok. Inside the Library & Greenwich Room at The Aetas Hotel Bangkok on Soi Ruamrudee, Charlotte Olympia’s fanciful shoes and bags will be on sale with items reduced by a whopping 90%. The sample sale will start at 1pm on Aug 2 and run from 11am-8pm to Aug 6.
3 Better to avoid the chaos and attend the Rio 2016 Olympics in spirit this year with Brazil’s most well-known fashion export, Havaianas. Coming out with both a unisex and women’s collection, the flip-flops feature bright and colourful designs of orange and lime green, featuring the official Rio Olympics Logo as well. Both unisex and women’s flip-flops cost 1,290 baht for a pair.
4 The Jam Factory is hosting must-see show by be>our>friend Studio until Aug 27. The “Lives & Lines Exhibition : From Start To End And In-Between” will showcase the process of our understanding in illustrations in different dimensions by presenting drawing in different and alternative forms. There will be thirteen co-exhibitors from different industries and backgrounds showcasing their works including Rapi Rikulsurakan, Thich Nhat Hanh’s calligraphy works (thanks to the support of the Thai Plum Village), Dr Thanit Tientanu, Pom Jitpratuk and many more.
5 Those who are planning a trip to IKEA this weekend should pop by the Baan Lae Suan Mid-Year Fair to look at more household and accessories products. Taking place at Bitec Bangna’s Hall 107 until this Sunday, the fair covers creative room and housing ideas, an art market, a craft village with creative workshops, a greenhouse for avid gardeners, and more than 1,400 home and accessories booths from cute ceramic sets to pillows and outdoor furnishings.
This source first appeared on Bangkok Post Lifestyle.