Sukhothai Confidential
“Fruit de Mer” promotion at The Colonnade
Most chefs will tell you that the shellfish section in a hotel/restaurant kitchen is probably their favourite. I never cease to marvel at the wonderful creatures that land on our kitchen boards each day, from as near as the local market to as far as Scotland, France, the U.S., Australia or Japan. Especially the fresh King prawn, Banana Prawn, Giant Mud Crab, Flower Crab, Giant Catfish, Sea bass and Snapper coming from the Andaman Sea and Mekong River on the Northeastern border of Thailand. … Read more
1-Michelin Star “Kiin Kiin” Thai restaurant
Hi,
Just to let you know that next week we have a very interesting small and romantic Thai Restaurant visiting us, Kiin Kiin, from Sankt Hans Torv, Guldbergsgade 21, in Copenhagen. I must say that Kiin Kiin has done very well from day one—the restaurant received their first star from Guide Michelin 6 months after they opened up their doors and have kept that star standard ever since. … Read more
White Alba Truffle
Dear Readers,
Next month from December 3 to Christmas Eve, I have exclusive access to a handpicked selection of fresh White Alba truffles, flown to us direct from the Piedmont region of Northern Italy. You may already know that the White Alba truffle season runs from early October to early January, with late November and December being the peak. … Read more
Hamburger with Crispy Steak Fries by Chef Angie
Women line chefs, however they might fare in the usually male-dominated world of hotel kitchens, are a particular delight. To have a tough female line chef on your team can be a true joy, and a civilizing factor in a unit. Angie is our Chef de Cuisine in the Colonnade restaurant. Her food is simple and tasty, especially the Hamburger with Crispy Steak Fries. … Read more
2-Michelin Star Chef Loubet is shining at La Scala
Hi folks,
There is something really wonderful about going to the Farmer’s market and looking at all the beautiful, home-grown produce, herbs, plants and flowers for sale, especially in Provence, France. I simply couldn’t imagine life in the kitchen without fresh herbs. I met Chef Edouard Loubet a few years ago in Bonnieux who is exceptionally professional, polite and also charming. … Read more
Chef Enjoys Local Wet Market
Hi,
The first thing I do when visit a new country in Asia is look for the best local wet market. It’s usually colorful and full of activities. I particular love the astounding freshness and good-looking ingredients. This is the place where locals shop for fresh fish, gruesomely anatomical arts of meat as well as catch up with what’s going in the neighborhood. Obviously a wet market is wet. … Read more
Highlights of Gleneagles
Hi All,
I wanted to let you know that a good friend of mine Chef Alan Gibb from the famous Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland is arriving at The Sukhothai this week to start their very special food promotion.
The good news is…he is going to bring his “own” Scottish Wood Pigeon and home-smoked haddock. It’s amazing….all the way from the Scottish Highlands! … Read more
