The power of music and a lunch at River Barge, Chatrium riverside BKK

 Music is a key part in many business venue for promoting the image, enhancing the atmosphere and generating more business.  However, when some negative music is played, all the above will be overturned.  When I had a lunch with my friends in this place, we kept on listening some very sad Chinese songs like 血染的風采 (bloody attitude)，嘆三年 (sighing for 3 years)...etc.  Our mood was definitely turned down and though the food we ordered wasn't wrong, we didn't feel like eating.

Harmonique, soi 34 Charoenkrung, BKK

It's been 12 years I haven't been here.  The place didn't change much, except that it was a lunch time on this recent visit.  The food is quite nice and the price is reasonable.  Enjoyed a cozy lunch in such a nice Indo-China atmosphere.

Hyde & Seek, Gastro bar, soi Ruam Rudi, Phloenchit BKK

Got told by TC about this place almost a year ago, but could only try it very recently.  To me, the food is not bad.  Though some of the dishes might not be comparable to Minibar Royale (e.g. the duck confit and the salad), the roast chicken was unexpectedly good and at a very reasonable price for this big chicken.  The iced mocha is pretty good too but too much ice cubes in it.  Need to order 2 to go with the meal.  The highlight should have been their house signature burger but a bit disappointing that the bun wasn't quite right (some sweet egg flavour and the worst it's warmed in micro-wave).  It's very ironic that why they made the bread before the meal even better than the bun of the burger.  The meat patty was at average.

TWG cafe and restaurant, Emporium BKK

 Personally I don't like mixed tea leaves, as I consider Earl Grey as Earl Grey, and Pu Er as Pu Er....etc.  So it's not appropriate for me to judge the tea of this one, but I would say the water isn't nice in terms of clarity and temperature (in considering the black tea I ordered, some hotter water should have been to brew it).  Got a tea set for the highest price choice but it's not that appealing.  The sandwich is very nice after all.  The scone is a bit too dry and not taste like a scone.  The extra dessert ordered is ultra sweet.  However, the service of the old team is still very nice.  Next time I'd order an iced mocha instead.

Breakfast at Momo Cafe, MEA Sathorn Vista

Not just the hotel service is better than the other Marriott run properties, this Momo cafe branch outperformed the others, in terms of food quality and service.  Nice cold cut and fresh fruits and veggie.  Bread and pastry as well as coffee are not to be missed.

One bedroom suite, Marriott Executive Apartment Sathorn Vista, BKK

 The 2nd time I stayed at this serviced apt.  Service-wise, it's much better than JW Marriott and most other Marriott managed properties.  This one bedroom suite is very spacious with a standard living room and a comfy bedroom.  I'd definitely keep this one as my preferred choice in Sathorn area.

2012 Autumn review: dinner buffet at Espresso, Intercontinental BKK

The prime rib and the house-made ice cream are still kept at good quality.  All the other cold and hot dishes are at average to above average.  As noted, it wasn't crowded as before, or even considered as pretty empty.  Good for me to have an ambient dinner simply for the prime rib and ice cream.

 

 

Thanon Suan Plu (soi 3), Sathorn, BKK

Passed by this road quite many times on taxi. The first time I walked along this road. The trees, the people, the dog, the sidewalk, the tuk yuk all become so well rested. Such a lovely morning break.