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The Oriental Times THE ORIENTAL TIMES Mandarin Oriental , Bangkok September 2013, No.1 Issue 1 ALL THAT JAZZ Bamboo Bar, celebrates 60 years. One of Bangkok’s favourite nightspots, For six decades, The Bamboo Bar has been where jazz enthusiasts from around the world have gathered to enjoy ne cocktails and live music in Bangkok. Established in 1953 by Madame Krull, then the hotel’s general manager, The Bamboo Bar, with its stylish jungle motifs and seductive décor, has long been the city’s most distinguished venue for live jazz. To celebrate The Bamboo Bar’s historic 60th anniversary, we are recreating the authentic ambiance of a bygone era with glamorous cocktails, a new signature necktie and songs featuring the timeless voice of Cynthia Utterbach. Celebrate with us Ties, Gentlemen, please. Back in 1953 Madame Krull wanted to in style ensure the most discerning clientele so she designed a colourful neck tie Step back in time to the cool, traditional emblazoned with cockerel motifs. atmosphere of the 1930s jazz era as you sip a cocktail and enjoy the mellow During our anniversary month, gentlemen sounds of our band’s live performance. are kindly requested to wear a tie in The Bamboo Bar, and to make this a truly Our band performs daily from 21:00 memorable experience, our specially except on Sundays, when the regular designed commemorative Bamboo performance is replaced by a jam session. Bar neckties will also be available for For more information please call 7690. purchase. ‘Culinary President’ Tea Ceremony 30th Anniversary Festive Delight Holistic Wellness of France Traditional English afternoon Sala Rim Naam embarks Pamper yourself at The Oriental Spa welcomes Chef Bernard offers tea gets “The Oriental on a culinary expedition. Oriental Spa with a body Traditional Chinese Medicine authentic presidential touch” from Mandarin Celebrate this sumptuous wellness treatment and expert, and licensed gastronomy at Mandarin Oriental’s ‘Tearista.’ restaurant’s 30th receive a complimentary gift. acupuncturist Ken Rosen. Oriental’s Le Normandie. Page 2 anniversary. Page 3 Page 3 Page 2 Page 2 Page 2 Mandarin Oriental , Bangkok Mandarin Oriental , Bangkok Page 3 CULINARY DELIGHTS ORIENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS Stay active with our pools, state-of-the-art fitness, and range of classes and sporting facilities Loy Krathong on 17th November Celebrated annually on the night of November’s full moon, Loy Krathong marks the ancient Thai tradition of honouring the Water Goddess. On lakes, canals and rivers throughout the country, people oat small lotus-shaped vessels, known as krathong, to “wash away” their sins and ask for good luck in the coming year. At Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok we celebrate Loy Krathong in truly memorable fashion with traditional dance Yoga shows, delectable feasts and a spectacular rework display over the Chao Phraya River. Practicing Yoga is the ideal way to achieve a healthier and more peaceful lifestyle. Neelam our lifestyle yogic consultant offers an extensive range of Yoga programmes, from lively group sessions to one-on-one private classes. For information and reservations, please call ext. 7447. Presidential Gastronomy at Le Normandie The Riverside Terrace and The Terrace Rim Naam will offer a sumptuous buffet featuring local and international delicacies. Chef Bernard Vaussion, known as the “Culinary President” of Sweden, Albert II, Prince of Monaco and Barack Obama, Lord Jim’s will serve a lavish set dinner – an unforgettable of France, has been cooking at the Élysée Palace (the ofcial President of the United States. dining experience for ne seafood lovers. For reservations, residence of the President of the French Republic) for over 40 please call 7610 years. A long-time member of the Club des Chefs des Chefs, In November, for the rst time in Thailand, Chef Bernard will Chef Bernard has served ve generations of French Presidents, share his culinary passion with a select number of special including Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, François Mitterrand, guests. From 20-23 November, experience Chef Bernard Jacques Chirac, Nicolas Sarkozy and François Hollande, Vaussion’s culinary grand nale and a taste of authentic and he has prepared meals for international heads of state, presidential gastronomy at Le Normandie. For reservations, including Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia please call 7670. Oriental Festive Delight Valid from 1st November until 28th February 2013 Beauty by MO - A New Skincare Sensation This winter pamper yourself at The Oriental Spa with a sumptuous two-hour body wellness treatment for 5,800 Located in the Garden Wing, Beauty by MO will provide exclusive, high-technology facials featuring products from Ciao reopens for the high season baht ++. Guests booking this treatment will also receive a complimentary gift set containing our signature body lotion and QMS Medicosmetics, an innovative skincare brand by cosmetic surgeon Erich Schulte. The launch of Ciao earlier this year drew rave reviews from massage oil, both made using natural ingredients, including herbs from Thailand’s northern hills. The gift set is valued at discerning travellers and local guests alike. Along with its hip The service menu features no less than nine facials, from a more than 2,000 baht. lounge and innovative chef’s table experience, Ciao also has 45-minute deep-cleansing blitz to a 90-minute, ultra-targeted, introduced iconic Belllavista wines from Italy’s Franciacorta The treatment begins with a soothing application of Thai herbs. anti-aging skin-renewal ritual called the Pure Oxygen Treatment, region and offers weekly DJ grooves. Indulge this season in the Then, as you relax under a thermal blanket, your body’s warmth which harnesses a concentrate of oxygen to amplify the delicate avours of Italian cuisine, along with one of our chic helps to absorb the benets of the herbs, leaving your skin smoothing and toning qualities of the products used. Beyond cocktails, in a convivial al fresco atmosphere overlooking the hydrated and smooth. This treatment is suitable for all skin facials, body treatments (like the skin-rming Body Dener), Chao Phraya River. It’s one of the best views in all of Bangkok. types and concludes with a relaxing essential oil massage. For manicures and pedicures are available, as well as a full retail Visiting Consultant Sala Rim Naam 30th Anniversary Celebration For reservations, please call 7640. more information please call 7447 section of beauty items that will support at-home maintenance. Ken Rosen Holistic health and Traditional Chinese Medicine This November guests at Sala Rim Naam will embark on a 15 October to 30 November 2013 culinary expedition as we celebrate the sumptuous restaurant’s 30th anniversary. The classic Thai-style “Pavilion on the River” Renowned for proving a truly holistic approach to wellness, the originally opened in 1983 on the west bank of the Chao Phraya SHUTTLE BOAT SERVICE The Art of a ‘Tearista’ award winning Oriental Spa will welcome Traditional Chinese on a former rice eld. Over the years, numerous publications Medicine expert, and licensed acupuncturist Ken Rosen, from and food critics have deemed Sala Rim Naam the pinnacle of 15 of October to 30 of November 2013 (excluding Mondays). Tea, a product of noble civilizations, is considered the most authentic Thai cuisine, and today it stands as Bangkok’s most ancient infusion in the world. The custom of English afternoon celebrated Thai restaurant, having mastered the subtle avour Ken Rosen has been studying medicine since he was diagnosed tea is about socializing and enjoying time relaxing with the proles of sweet, sour, salty and spicy. with cancer over 20 years ago. After receiving a lm degree warmth of tea in the company of loved ones. Traditionally a from New York University, he attended Pacic College of selection of cakes, quality loose tea, scones and elegant To celebrate Sala Rim Naam’s 30th anniversary, our talented Oriental Medicine and graduated with a master’s in the Science sandwiches are served on a tiered stand. Executive Thai Chef Vichit Mukura, along with his culinary team, of Traditional Oriental Medicine. Outside his private practice as have created an outstanding special menu featuring signature a licensed acupuncturist and board-certied herbologist, Ken The lavish afternoon tea menu offers upwards of 15 different dishes and cocktails from the past 30 years. Highlights include also taught classes in nutrition, diagnosis and Thai Medical teas, from our own historic Oriental Blend to the luxurious classics such as Lon Poo (sea crab cooked in herbed coconut Massage in New York. He moved to Thailand in 2006 to join Mariage Frères teas, which are sourced from the most select cream), Khanom Jeeb Thai (steamed Thai dumplings lled with Chiva-Som as a resident therapist. Ken has been published tea gardens across the globe. Tea expert Khun Asia, provides herbed minced chicken and peanuts), Yaam Nuea Yaang Gub internationally and has presented at prominent conferences in a delightful extra dimension to your afternoon tea experience: A-Ngoon (spicy grilled beef salad with grapes and mint) and Signature Macarons the US and Asia. he introduces alternate tastings that pair perfectly with the Sakoo Piek Khao Pod (sweetened tapioca pearls with corn accompanying pastries, sandwiches and other afternoon Destination Timing kernel pudding and coconut cream). The special celebration Executive Pastry Chef Claus Olsen has announced his new Recommended consultations: computer Stress Therapy, Sleep tea treats. “It adds depth to the
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