Step into a world where dining is an art, flavors tell stories, and every meal is an experience. This blog explores the evolving landscape of food, drink, and hospitality, with personal insights gained from over a decade of running Phuket’s leading steakhouse.
We look at all the trends and forces shaping today’s restaurant culture and business. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or simply curious about the culinary world, you’ll find grounded, experience-driven perspectives on what it takes to succeed in the world of gastronomy.
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Wine Service Rituals: From Poison Check to Culinary Theatrics
We are a family-friendly, casual steakhouse, located in one of the world’s busiest tourist...
Vaca Vieja Beef: Old Cow, New Tricks
We don’t use it, and it has not exactly been lobbying for a place on menus around the world – ours...
Hospitality Life: Love It, Or Your Guests Won’t
“Enjoy your job” sounds like the sort of advice best ignored when spotted on a laminated poster,...
Martinis: Shaken Or Stirred, But Always A Villain
Some drinks arrive quietly, but the Martini enters the room like Bond adjusting his cufflinks,...
The Burger: A Social Climber Between Two Buns
The burger began life with all the glamour of wet rope and dockyard grit. Its ancestor, the...
Know Your Grape: Tannat
Tannat occupies a particular corner of the world of wine grapes. Not obscure, not fashionable, and...
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BLACK BOX: RANTS, RAVES, REVIEWS & RECIPES
KNOWLEDGE:
MEAT ESSENTIALS
WINES:
UNCORKING THE MYSTERY
LIQUORS:
LIFT YOUR SPIRITS
DECODING GRAPES:
FROM VINES TO VINTAGE
RESTAURANT BUSINESS:
BEHIND THE KITCHEN DOOR