Bangkok is a city that never sleeps, at least in the food and beverage department. Blink and you’ll miss another new restaurant opening, a drink launch, or a new nightclub. Guru By Bangkok Post is making sure that even if you blink, you don’t miss out on the new taste tinglers that are worth mentioning in Bangkok and beyond.
Salvia
Luca Spanu is the new chef de cuisine at Salvia, Grand Hyatt Erawan's Italian restaurant. Chef Spanu has more than 15 years of experience from gourmet restaurants in Italy, the Netherlands, the Maldives and Thailand.
Having grown up in Oristano, Sardinia, chef Spanu specialises in cuisine heavily influenced by the sea, farms and forests. Sardinian food is characterised by its rustic, pastoral heritage and abundant Mediterranean coastline. "For me, food is a language that unites cultures. My goal is to reinterpret Sardinian cuisine in a contemporary style, using quality produce and fresh ingredients, while preserving the authenticity of Italian flavours. I look forward to crafting an experience where Thai ingredients and Italian gastronomy come together in perfect harmony on a plate," he says.
Centara Grand at CentralWorld
A progressive rooftop experience, moving from Spanish tapas and sunset views to dinner, chocolates and Champagne high above Bangkok has been unveiled at Centara Grand at CentralWorld.
As day fades into night, Centara Grand at CentralWorld is offering the "Sunset To City Lights", a progressive rooftop dining experience that unfolds across four of the city's most celebrated sky-high venues. Designed as an evening of discovery, the experience guides guests through a series of distinctive rooftop destinations, each offering its own culinary highlights and views of the Bangkok skyline, from sunset cocktails and Spanish-inspired sharing plates to an elegant rooftop dinner, handcrafted chocolates, and Champagne beneath the stars.
The evening begins at Uno Mas, where guests are welcomed with a glass of Spanish sangria and a selection of signature tapas. Highlights include Gazpacho andaluz, Gambas pil pil, Iberico ham croquettes, Patatas bravas and Bikini sandwich layered with Iberico ham and truffled manchego. The experience continues at Red Sky Restaurant, where diners can choose between King salmon accompanied by asparagus, lemon gel and butter sauce, or Red Sky's signature Steak frites featuring in-house dry-aged black Angus New York steak served with French fries and Béarnaise sauce.
The journey then ascends to Cocoa XO where a selection of handcrafted chocolates is paired with a glass of chocolate grappa. To conclude, guests are invited to Cru Champagne Bar for a final glass of Champagne.
La Terrasse Poolside Dining & Bar
Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit has launched its newly transformed outdoor oasis and the debut of La Terrasse Poolside Dining & Bar, a stylish new destination inspired by the timeless elegance and relaxed sophistication of the French Riviera.
The reimagined poolside retreat draws inspiration from the iconic lifestyle of the Côte d'Azur, thoughtfully redesigned as a contemporary urban sanctuary, the space features lush tropical landscaping, elegant lounging areas, private cabanas and a refreshed pool experience.
La Terrasse Poolside Dining & Bar, a relaxed yet sophisticated venue designed to celebrate Sofitel's signature French art de vivre. Inspired by the charm of Mediterranean summers and adapted for Bangkok's cosmopolitan lifestyle, the new destination seamlessly blends resort-style relaxation with urban sophistication.
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit x Newby London
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit has partnered with Newby London, which transforms the simple act of drinking tea into something profoundly meaningful.
Duane Thia, co-founder and CEO of Doors To Asia, is bringing Newby's world-class teas to the Thai market for the first time. Doors To Asia specialises in connecting international luxury brands with the discerning tastes of Asian consumers, building relationships grounded in authenticity, quality and cultural resonance.
Born in London and revered across the world's most discerning tables, Newby was founded by philanthropist Nirmal Sethia with a singular, impassioned purpose: to restore the dignity and artistry of fine tea at a time when both were disappearing. Every cup poured, every leaf savoured, channels its proceeds directly to the N. Sethia Foundation, a global charitable organisation dedicated to humanitarian causes, education, healthcare and the preservation of cultural heritage.
Guests are invited to discover Newby's extraordinary collection across the hotel's celebrated dining destinations. Among the most revered is the legendary Silver Needle, from Fujian in China; Milk Oolong, cultivated high in the mist-covered mountains where cooler temperatures coax a signature creaminess from the leaf; and Gyokuro, poetically translated as “jade dew". From curated afternoon tea experiences and intimate post-dinner reflections to quiet evenings accompanied by live jazz in The Living Room, Newby extends an unhurried invitation.
The Langham
Langham Hospitality Group has named Michel Roux, one of the world’s most renowned chefs, as the latest Langham Luminary for The Langham Hotels & Resorts’ (The Langham’s) global campaign, “Your Story. Our Legacy”. The latest chapter sees Roux reflect on his family’s enduring connection to The Langham as he leads a personal culinary exploration through London, the city that has defined much of his career and continues to nurture his craft.
Born into a legendary culinary family, Roux has dedicated his life to gastronomy. For more than three decades, he led his family’s acclaimed restaurant, Le Gavroche, upholding its legacy as the first restaurant in the UK to achieve the triple distinction of one, two and three Michelin stars. “Comfort food for me is something that’s been lovingly cooked. And it doesn’t have to be fanciful. That’s what I want to transmit in my food, especially at The Wigmore,” he says.
Tiffany Blue Box Café
Tiffany & Co has opened the Blue Box Café at the House’s newly unveiled store at Lee Gardens in the Causeway Bay area of Hong Kong.
The Blue Box Café offers an elevated dining experience where Tiffany & Co’s worlds of craft, design and hospitality brilliantly come together. The café offers breakfast and afternoon tea, and all-day dining under the culinary direction of chef Agustin Balbi of Michelin-starred Andō.
At the Blue Box Café Hong Kong, guests are invited to experience their own breakfast at Tiffany & Co through a menu designed by chef Balbi. The experience begins with a selection of seasonal fruits, buttery croissants, pain au chocolat and peach tart, alongside Greek yoghurt served with house-made gourmet granola. Guests may then choose between avocado toast topped with Japanese egg, brown butter emulsion and Spanish ibérico ham or poached Japanese egg with smoked salmon, toast and paprika foam. For those seeking an extra touch of indulgence, Baerii caviar may be added to either dish.
Tiffany afternoon tea brings together a collection of savoury bites and signature sweets inspired by the House's joyful sophistication. The experience begins with a savoury selection featuring Egg waffle puff with caviar and crème fraîche, tuna tartare on toasted bread, Japanese egg sandwich and a mini lobster bun with smoked paprika and white cucumber. Sweet offerings include Tiffany & Co macarons, seasonal fruit tart, red velvet cake, opera cake, egg tart and Tiffany & Co cake, accompanied by freshly baked raisin and chocolate scones served with clotted cream and seasonal preserves.
Among the signature mains are homemade egg tagliolini with mixed Yunnan mushrooms and cream sauce, slow-cooked Label Rouge chicken breast finished with lemon thyme brown butter, grilled prime Argentinian Angus beef tenderloin with salsa verde and chive oil; and the Tiffany & Co burger, served with fries, a refined interpretation of a timeless café classic.
V Villas Phuket
V Villas Phuket is proud to present its most extraordinary new accommodation — the Presidential Beachfront Villa, a sweeping 1,000m² residence steps from the beach and boasting six bedrooms over three stories.
Set directly against the waters of Ao Yon Bay, the Presidential Beachfront Villa features panoramic ocean views from all three levels. The villa's spacious bedrooms — five king and one twin — each frame uninterrupted sea vistas and are appointed with luxurious bedding, walk-in closets, Bose soundbar technology and oversized en-suites featuring twin spa baths.
A dedicated 24-hour butler attends exclusively to the Presidential Beachfront Villa, which also enjoys exclusive access to a private spa, an onsen room and a fully equipped fitness room. At the heart of the outdoor experience is a 5 x 15.8-metre private infinity pool, set against the backdrop of Ao Yon Bay and framed by a timber deck lined with sun loungers. Alfresco dining and relaxation spaces complete the terrace.
Amangati
Following the unveiling of its maiden Mediterranean season, Aman At Sea reveals the first chapter of Amangati’s inaugural Caribbean voyages, a collection of five- to eight-night autumn journeys tracing the storied harbours and pristine archipelagos of the Antilles from Nov 21, 2027 to January 2028.
Amangati charts a new course across the Atlantic to arrive in Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda. The Autumn season is composed of three regional movements — the Leeward Islands, the Windward Islands and the Dutch Caribbean — with select sailings extending through the festive season.
Amangati’s opening Caribbean chapter concludes with an intimate New Year’s celebration at a private resort in Nevis, for a two-night anchorage bridging the end of 2027 and the beginning of 2028. Ahead of Amangati’s Caribbean sailing, four concluding Mediterranean voyages of six, seven and eight nights are now released for reservation.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has revealed the details for its all-new Solara Sports Deck and Solara Pool Deck aboard the Seven Seas Prestige, the line's first new ship in a decade.
Debuting in December, the Solara Sports Deck represents a significant milestone as Regent’s first-ever named sports deck. Perched on deck 14, at the very top of the vessel, it will have a competition-sized padel and pickleball court and an expansive 18-hole putting green. The space also introduces two firsts for Regent — a sunrise and sunset yoga area and a digital gaming system featuring side-by-side Conductr Supercharged Shuffleboard units.
The Solara Sports Deck introduces several fleet-first features that balance high-energy play with elevated social spots. A sheltered social pavilion has digital shuffleboard tables, mini-bowling, chess, baggo and ping pong. The first open-air wellness area will host sunrise and sunset stretching and yoga classes.
The Solara Pool Deck serves as a natural, sun-drenched extension with sun loungers. The main pool area on deck 12 maximises its premium real estate with a two-tiered sunbed concept inspired by the successful design structures on the Explorer-Class ships, framing a 48ft x 29ft pool with two accompanying whirlpool spas. The upscale Solara Pool Grill restaurant offers artisanal pizzeria.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars presents the "Phantom Regatta", a one-of-one Phantom Extended commission, which pays tribute to the racing yachts of the English south coast and to the regattas they contest each summer on the Solent, among them the historic Cowes Week.
These stretches of water, together with neighbouring Chichester Harbour, are visible from the Goodwood Estate, where the motor car will be unveiled during the "2026 Goodwood Festival Of Speed". The exterior of the motor car is finished in Regatta Blue, a deep marine tone, over a lower body of English White, applied as a hand-laid two-tone treatment that recalls the line where a yacht’s hull meets the water.
The motor car is set on 22-inch fully polished disc wheels, their mirror surfaces recalling the polished steel winches of a racing yacht. The interior colourway evokes a yacht under full sail: deep blue water below, with white canvas above. The front is appointed in Navy Blue leather; the rear suite is finished in Grace White, suggesting sailcloth and wake. Seat and door piping, contrast stitching and the steering wheel are presented in both tones, and the RR monograms are embroidered in Turchese, the same turquoise as clear inshore water.
The veneer is Piano Milori paired with Open Pore Royal Walnut, hand-finished in satin to the Waterfall, rear doors and picnic table tops. They are finished as a yacht deck, each composed of 16 "planks" of Royal Walnut, cut from the same section of wood to ensure uniformity in the grain pattern. The "planks" were laid by hand from the centre outwards, mirroring the grain to achieve a bookmatched effect. Between them runs a thin length of Black Bolivar wood, just 2mm wide and cut as one piece to avoid any visible joins, in the manner of deck caulking.
The centrepiece of the interior is a hand-painted Gallery artwork, which extends across the full width of Phantom Regatta. The piece, named Watercolour, was created by the marque’s in-house artist using specially developed paints on an open-pore wooden substrate. To capture the movement of waves and open water, the artist created a new blending technique, refined over two weeks across numerous test panels as colours and application methods were trialled and adjusted to match their vision for a faithful interpretation of the sea.
Above the interior suite, the marque’s craftspeople have created a Bespoke Starlight Headliner. The pattern design comprises 1,307 hand-placed fibre optic "stars" and is inspired by the swirling tidal currents around the Isle of Wight. This exquisitely crafted reference is complemented by Illuminated Doors.
The motor car keeps one detail hidden. Each "eyeball" air vent is engraved with a set of geographic coordinates, visible only when the vent is tilted forward.
