Tag Archives: Restaurant

Bastian Ballweg – Executive Chef at Firefly and The Pavilions Phuket

Bastian Ballweg has been Executive Chef of The Pavilions Phuket since March 2022 and is also the chef of the Firefly restaurant located on the hotel grounds. He previously worked – for a good four years – as Executive Chef at the Marriott Nai Yang – Resort and Spa, which is also located on Phuket. Continue reading Bastian Ballweg – Executive Chef at Firefly and The Pavilions Phuket

Surf & Turf Phuket Town

On the Thai island Phuket there are countless restaurants – many of them do not survive a complete season after their mostly pompous opening. Those restaurants that have been in Phuket for more than two years can justifiably say they have made it. One of these culinary temples with a “stock guarantee” is the Surf & Turf in Phuket Town. Continue reading Surf & Turf Phuket Town

EL Gaucho

Some time ago I visited with a good Bangkok friend the El Gaucho Bangkok – the “branch” not far from the Grand Mercure ASOKE…right next to Terminal 21. The atmosphere of the restaurant was very inviting and authentic, you felt right at home and almost like in a Argentina steakhouse. The furnishings are very attractive and invite you to linger even beyond the good steak. Continue reading EL Gaucho