490-This charming seashore restaurant offers some of the most pictorial views in the area. Situated at the base of Pratanmak Hill, a seat at one of these tables affords a sensational view of the sun setting over Koh Larn and the pleasure of a lapping sea spilling over the rocky coastline. Owned by the Thanawan family and managed by their two charming daughters, Sopa and Chanidna with the able support of their Canadian friend, the service is brisk and efficient with lots of friendly smiles.

487-This time out was a journey along Sukhumvit Road to visit a unique beach side restaurant in Na-Jomtien. It is called The Glass House, which offers a wonderful array of fresh Seafood dishes plus ever popular Thai recipes, all to be eaten al fresco in the spacious open plan restaurant facing the sea. The centre piece in this charming and extensive 250 seat restaurant area is of course the striking and dominant Glass House itself, which includes the kitchen area plus an in-house bakery

292-It was while sitting in one of the three Au Bon Pain outlets and having my usual coffee that I suddenly thought, why not write about Au Bon Pain itself? After all, I have been eating regularly at all of the outlets for probably 10 years. That should be enough time to form an opinion, surely?

177-As European white asparagus doesn't come into season until late April. May is the best month to enjoy them here in Thailand. That is why as soon as they are harvested in Europe.