Wanderlust: Expat Life & Style in Thailand August / September 2015 - Art & Education Issue | Page 41

Food Oyster with Saffron Foam sourced and curated by Rock Around Asia* lend a modern and fresh feel, reflecting the style of the food. The main dining area is downstairs, where most guests are seated; but there is also a private dining table upstairs and a lounge area designed to feel like a living room, the perfect setting for a glass of wine or champagne. The food must look as good as it tastes... —Joost Bijster THE TASTING MENU The eight-course tasting menu with wine pairings features modern Dutch cuisine with foundations in classic French cooking. Though this is not strictly traditional European fare. Reduced butter and increased olive oil allow for lighter, healthier eating than typical French food. Add intriguing molecular accents—such as powders of olive oil, foams made from ponzu, and creative gels—and the food is elevated to Michelin star level. EIGHT COURSES IN DEPTH You’ll be slowly warmed up with small amuses before the more substantial dishes arrive. Highlights include the evident playfulness found in the sugar cylinder with bacon, whipped crème fraiche, and Grilled Watermelon Amuse WWW.WANDERLUSTMAG.COMWANDERLUST  41