Guru's Weekly Buzz: Sept 4-10

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Spanish night / Uno Mas / Sept 17 

Tapas, paella and the convivial spirit of Spanish dining take centrestage at Uno Mas at Centara Grand at CentralWorld on Sept 17. Led by chef de cuisine Borja Terry Borrego, "Tapas & Paella Night" brings together unlimited tapas and paella with views of the Bangkok skyline. Inspired by the country’s tradition of sharing good food in good company, "Tapas & Paella Night" offers a relaxed way to experience some of its best-loved dishes in an unlimited format.

Seasonal tastes / The Westin Grande Sukhumvit / Sept 4-13

From Sept 4-13, Seasonal Tastes at The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok will host guest chef Hou Xiaobin, who presents a selection of Chinese specialities as part of the restaurant’s gourmet buffet. With more than 22 years of culinary experience, chef Hou serves as senior sous chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin. Must-try highlights include Braised pork belly in brown sauce, slow-cooked with aromatic spices, Hua Diao wine and fermented red bean curd sauce for a rich and comforting flavour; and Dry-braised black tiger prawns, complemented by bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms and a savoury touch of chilli.

Culinary collab / Blue by Alain Ducasse x Akkee / Sept 11

Chef Evens López of Blue by Alain Ducasse and chef Sittikorn Chantop of Akkee unite for a five-course dining experience that celebrates the richness of Thai terroir. Thoughtfully crafted through a dialogue between French savoir-faire and contemporary Thai creativity, the menu reimagines exceptional local ingredients, showcasing the unique flavours, origins, and stories behind Thailand's finest produce through refined technique and craftsmanship. On Sept 11, Blue by Alain Ducasse x Akkee will offer a five-course menu.

Bangkok performance / One Or Eight / Oct 25

Rising Japanese boy group One Or Eight is set to bring its rapidly growing global momentum to Southeast Asia with the "One Or Eight Special Showcase 2026 in Asia -V8-", a three-city showcase taking place in Singapore, Manila and Bangkok in October. The tour kicks off in Singapore on Oct 21 at Victoria Theatre, before heading to Manila on Oct 23 at Samsung Hall, SM Aura Premier and concluding in Bangkok on Oct 25 at Lido Hall 2, Lido Connect.

Pop fest / Hana, 4Eve, Bini / Feb 13, 2027

Three of Asia’s leading next-generation girl groups, Japan’s Hana,  Thailand’s 4Eve, and the Philippines’ Bini, will come together for “Asia Pop Girl Fests 2027”, a special three-country live series spanning Japan, Thailand and the Philippines. In addition to individual performances, the festival will feature special stages created specifically for the three groups. The series will kick off in Japan with two performances at LaLa arena Tokyo-Bay on Jan 22-23, 2027, before travelling to Bitec Live in Thailand on Feb 13, 2027 and SM Arena Mall of Asia in the Philippines on Feb 19, 2027.

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EAT

Chanterelle season / Red Sky / Until Sept 30 

Chanterelle season returns to Red Sky at Centara Grand at CentralWorld this month, with chef Luca Russo presenting four new dishes that showcase the prized wild mushroom through a series of distinctive pairings. Available for a relatively short season, chanterelles are known for their delicate texture, earthy character and subtle fruity notes. The selection opens with Seared duck foie gras with chanterelles, hazelnut, Madeira and hibiscus sauce; Traditional handmade tagliolini with chanterelles and black truffle; Lobster ravioli with chanterelles and lobster-yuzu broth; and Gundagai Lamb with goat’s cheese, chanterelles, black truffle and chamomile gel.

Afternoon tea / Peacock Alley / Until Nov 26

Peacock Alley at Waldorf Astoria Bangkok invites guests to discover "A Tale of Two Cultures Afternoon Tea", a new afternoon tea collection celebrating the rich tea traditions of Thailand and Japan through the artistry of gastronomy, contemporary pâtisserie and the timeless ritual of tea. Created through a special collaboration between the pastry chefs of Waldorf Astoria Bangkok and Waldorf Astoria Osaka. The tea features a selection of premium teas from Kyoto, one of Japan's most renowned tea-producing regions. Featuring matcha, hojicha, genmaicha, gyokuro and Japanese black tea, the teas are accompanied with treats from Andrea Noli, executive pastry chef at Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, and Tomoko Ii, pastry chef at Waldorf Astoria Osaka. The experience concludes with an interactive Trolley Experience, where chefs present the Bangkok to Osaka tiramisu. Available until Nov 26.

Sparkling breakfast / Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok Sukhumvit 20

Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 invites guests to start the day with an international breakfast buffet and free-flow sparkling wine at Reap Factory. The experience brings together Asian and international favourites from Thai dishes and dim sum to Japanese and Indian specialities, with Western breakfast classics.

Steak brunch / Carito’s / Every weekend

Carito’s has expanded its Steak Club across the full weekend, bringing its free-flow, open-flame steak brunch to Saturdays and Sundays. Built around Carito’s new Thai-Latin culinary direction, Carito’s Steak Club has quickly become a weekend hit, serving up 90 minutes of free-flow steaks cooked over open flame. The experience features two standard cuts, alongside two premium cuts sourced locally and from Australia. The steaks come with Carito’s signature collision of Latin fire and Thai heat, from chimichurri to nam prik num salsa and house-made sriracha. The free-flow treatment extends to the sides, before finishing with Churros.

Afternoon tea / The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok 

The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok is offering a new afternoon tea experience at Caleō, inspired by the diverse flavours, origins and craftsmanship of chocolate. The limited-time afternoon tea brings together premium cacao from Thailand and distinctive origins from around the world. Created by executive pastry chef Sylvain Constans, the collection features six bite-sized pastries inspired by the unique profiles of their cacao origins. The savoury selection complements the chocolate-focused pastries with an assortment of finger sandwiches and freshly-baked scones served with traditional accompaniments, alongside a curated selection of premium teas.

Good bites / Sindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok / Until Sept 30

Take your taste buds on a flavour-packed journey with the Fried chicken and waffles collection at Sip & Co, Sindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok. Savour the timeless charm of the original-style, spice things up with the bold Korean-Style, turn up the heat with Nashville hot or dive into the Tex-Mex slider. At Sip & Co. and The Lobby Lounge. Enjoy the Anju Sharing Set at Anju Korean Rooftop Restaurant & Bar with four sharing sets, crafted for two or more to share. Available until Sept 30. Step into Negroni Week from Sept 21-27, featuring three creations: Bangkok Breakfast Negroni, Kurume Negroni and the Earl Negroni.

Special dishes / Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa / Until Sept 30

Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa is showcasing sustainably-sourced giant trevally at Big Fish & Bar. Commonly found in the warm, coastal waters and tropical reefs of Southeast Asia, giant trevally can reach up to 80kg in weight and are prized for their firm, succulent texture and rich, buttery taste. Guests can experience this premium ingredient in a choice of four limited-time menu items, including Southern yellow curry with giant trevally or Charcoal-grilled giant trevally. Until Sept 30.

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TRAVEL

New lounges / Plaza Premium Group

Plaza Premium Group announces its debut in Thailand at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Featuring the Plaza Premium Lounge and Plaza Premium First, the dual-lounge offering provides international departing and transit passengers with two distinct experiences to relax, dine, and recharge before their journey. Located airside on the third floor of Concourse G, near Gate G1, Plaza Premium First spans 212m² with seating for up to 51 guests, while Plaza Premium Lounge covers 578m² with a capacity for 98 guests.

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STUFF

New collection / Mouawad

Mouawad unveils "Horizon Of Light", a new high jewellery collection inspired by the mysterious beauty of the Northern Lights. The collection features three distinctive rings showcasing vivid Colombian emeralds, an unheated Madagascar sapphire and Paraiba tourmalines, complemented by diamonds in various cuts and set in 18K white gold. Each creation captures a different expression of light emerging from darkness, from "Light In Motion", inspired by flowing aurora rays, to "Midnight Sky", evoking the depth of the night sky, and "Vivid Color", which celebrates vibrant hues through geometric forms.

Icons reimagined / Burberry

Burberry refreshes its outerwear icons, reinterpreting signature silhouettes in lightweight fabrics. For women, heritage designs are cut to cropped proportions in tropical gabardine, the lightest of Burberry’s signature fabrics. Rainwear is reimagined in new styles such as the Swarby trench and Tickhill jacket. Flashes of House Check accent the hood of a short parka and the collar of the Hayfield Harrington jacket. For men, the workwear-inspired Bradmore offers a versatile hybrid between a shirt and jacket. Lightweight iterations of Burberry gabardine feature on the Leadenham trench coat and Glenfields Harrington jacket, the latter topped with a knitted House Check collar.

Makeup collection / Gucci Flora

The new Gucci Flora makeup collection is inspired by the energy of Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid Eau de Parfum Intense. The limited-edition collection features a sleek Gucci Flora Eye Palette in Sunset Orchid, as well as Gucci Flora Rouge de Beauté Brillant in 122 Eliza Ginger and 130 Elsa Hazel. All are reimagined in the House’s emblematic Flora pattern, a tangle of intricate greenery blossoming with pink, yellow and pale blue flowers, designed to spark the imagination with a kaleidoscope of Flora-inspired looks. Get the Gucci Flora look with these four combinations inspired by Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Parfum, Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid Eau de Parfum and their Intense editions.

New products / Dyson  

Jake Dyson unveiled new products built with a range of machines that incorporate advanced intelligence. They are the Dyson CameraJet, the only toothbrush with a camera to target the gaps and remove plaque between your teeth; Dyson Robot Nurovi range, featuring advanced intelligence to deliver unprecedented cleaning; Dyson HushJet air purification range, with a new design that delivers powerful, quiet and intelligent air throughout the home; Dyson Corrale Coolshine hair straightener and the Dyson Airsmooth, featuring patented dual-bristle technology to dry, lift and smooth with ease.