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Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Beloved Kansas City family-owned restaurant to undergo changes
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The family that brought a taste of Northern Thai cuisine to Kansas City will be parting ways with the restaurant. A beloved-family owned restaurant in Kansas City will soon undergo major changes. Construction set to begin on first Buc-ee's store in Kansas 'We absolutely enjoy Pam's food, Teddy is amazing, so it's just been wonderful,' customer Lauren Cater said. The couple who helped open the spot seven years ago, restaurant manager Ted and his wife, executive chef Pam Liberda are parting ways with Waldo Thai. 'It was hard, very difficult for me and my wife but you've got to move on, it's time to go,' Ted said. 'I've learned my lessons in the past, sometimes it's time to let go.' They're going to focus on their other restaurants. 'Buck Tui BBQ in Overland Park and Muni down in the River Market, we've got the vibes down there,' Ted added. And look to the future, a chance to expand their creativity. 'It's exciting what the future holds, but exciting news coming in the future,' Ted said. 'Stay tuned Kansas City.' The restaurant shared on social media that it plans to remain open. Ted said whatever is next will be up to the new managers. They're only hoping for the best. 'Hopefully, they're going to be opening under new management and it'll be just as good as it was — even better than before,' he said. But the restaurant under their leadership, will always be remembered by many as a place that allowed them to try new foods and staff that felt like family. About half of Americans say the economy is Trump's responsibility: Survey 'Waldo is going to take it a little hard but we will definitely be following them in the future so it's not goodbye, just to be continued,' Carter added. Their last day with the restaurant will be May 17. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New in Town: $5.50 Thai Suki bowls by owners of Siam Square Mookata
Introducing the first of its kind in Singapore is Suki Bowl, newly opened in Roxy Square Coffeeshop at Katong. You can get your hands on hearty yet wallet-friendly Thai noodle dishes from just S$5.50 a bowl! Created by the owners of Siam Square Mookata and Running Egg, Suki Bowl was born from their 5-year journey exploring Thailand's top suki-speciality restaurants. From there, they crafted a signature blend using Siam Square Mookata sauces that deliver a delectable, authentic flavour while catering to the local palate. What exactly is a Suki bowl? Think a stir-fry Thai version of Japanese sukiyaki. At the heart of this dish is silky Thai vermicelli loaded with fresh veggies, mushroom, egg and a protein of your choice. A sukiyaki-style sauce is then artfully mixed into the dish, coating each ingredient with a burst of tangy, sweet and umami. Customise your bowl with their selection of proteins — Chicken Thigh (S$6.50), Pork Belly (S$6.50), Seafood (S$7.50) or Chicken Breast (S$8.50). Can't decide, or simply want the best of all worlds? Go All-In (S$8.50) with a combination of all their proteins for a hefty meal. For our vegeterian friends, fret not as they've got a Vegeterian bowl at S$5.50, marking the cheapest (and healthiest) bowl on the menu. Not to mention, their vermicelli is specially imported from Thailand, which provides a chewier texture than that of the ones you'd find in Singapore. It soaks up the suki soup without turning mushy, contributing to a delicious burst of flavour with a satisfying mouthfeel. However, if vermicelli's not your thing, they also have Tom Yum MAMA instant noodles you can opt for instead. A bite of this Suki bowl is sure to take you straight to the streets of Thailand. Northern Thai: Delicious 'creamy' tom yum by Thai superwoman worth the queue The post New in Town: $5.50 Thai Suki bowls by owners of Siam Square Mookata appeared first on
Forbes
02-04-2025
- Forbes
Bangkok's 137 Pillars Hotel Demonstrates A True Commitment To Sustainability
There are no shortage of five-star hotels in Bangkok. However, guests who are interested in a luxury property with a serious sustainability commitment will feel good about a stay at 137 Pillars. This lovely property offers guests outstanding service, extremely comfortable rooms and a terrific rooftop bar with city views. But where it really stands out is in its commitment to curating an environmentally-friendly and locally focused experience. The lobby welcome guests with local art My favorite example is the partnership between 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts and the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai. Together, they raise both funds and global awareness for elephant conservation and reforestation in Thailand. This initiative showcases the significance of elephants in Thai culture and the Elephant Nature Park serves as a sanctuary and rehabilitation center for elephants; the Park rescues and provides a home for distressed elephants. Who can supporting helping these guys The 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts has also undertaken a forestation project. The hotel's owners have donated land in the Ratchaburi province that is designed to create a self-sustaining forest ecosystem that can maintain and regenerate itself. A diverse set of 15,000 plants, as well as 1,600 trees are slated to be planted. During certain times of the year, a percentage of hotel revenues is donated to this effort. The rooftop pool The property is also committed to nurturing local culture and sustainability efforts. It offers curated experiences such as a 'Louie,' aka a community tour as well as a visit to Patom Farm where guests can meet and support local farmers who have established organic farming techniques. Guests can also join a terrific art tour where they visit local galleries and exhibitions and really gain a deeper understanding of modern Thai culture, which sometimes gets overlooked during all those temple visits. Enjoy a sustainable dinner with a view 137 Pillar's restaurants also play a role. The Nimitr Restaurant features local ingredients and authentic Thai cuisine from multiple regions. This is the place to try local favorites such as snow fish with chaplu leaves, pink spinach, white turmeric and sugar lime dressing or grilled beef served with a Northern Thai style aromatic herb salad. A dessert specialty is the pumpkin glazed with honey syrup and served with grated coconut and pumpkin caramel crackers. An employee-run herb garden provides the hotels' restaurants with basil, chili, kaffir lime, okra, spring onions, and edible flowers. The Trading Post Garden The hotel also avoids plastics and instead uses biodegradable products, paper straws, wooden key cards and glass bottles. Lastly, the Nitra Spa utilizes local herbs and remedies and has developed a terrific menu of wellness offerings. Why not indulge in a coffee detox body wrap or a deep tissue sports massage after enjoying a day in Thailand's capital?
The Independent
10-02-2025
- The Independent
The best hotels in Chiang Mai for boutique stays and luxury getaways
Often referred to as Thailand 's 'second city', loved by locals for its creative spirit and serene ambience, Chiang Mai is a place where ancient meets modern. On first impression it doesn't seem particularly large, as its buildings are mostly low-rise, but it's a wide metropolis, hemmed in by the mountains, jungle, river and rice fields that surround it. The close proximity to nature is a large part of Chiang Mai's appeal, as are the reams of medieval architecture, cool live music venues, thriving art galleries and hundreds of beautiful temples – the north of Thailand being home to a deeply Buddhist population. A vibrant university town and the kingdom's capital of culture in the north, it's also known for its delectable local food, hiking trails and its lovely inhabitants. While it's long been a favourite with yogis, digital nomads and backpackers, recent years have seen Chiang Mai 's high-end hotel scene boom, with many properties making the most of elegant heritage buildings. Here is our pick of where to stay in Chiang Mai. At a glance 1. The Four Seasons Hotel The rice paddies of this Four Seasons, designed by lauded hotel architect Bill Bensley, foster the tranquility of staying in a remote, quintessentially Thai village – even a buffalo and his keeper do the rounds. Yet this tucked-away resort in the hills of Mae Rim is only a 30-minute drive north of the Old City. The standalone bungalows and villas that dot around the fields and infinity pool add to the secluded getaway feel, while the main buildings – a heavenly spa, vaulted ornate restaurant and high tech gym – are decked with teak wood interiors in old school Lanna (Northern Thai) style. As luxurious as any of the country's Four Seasons, this branch comes in slightly cheaper than its Koh Samui counterpart, which is playing backdrop to the third season of The White Lotus. 2. The Anantara Riverside Resort Hotel This extremely special riverside hotel curls around a striking 19th-century building that once operated as the British embassy. Ease and decadence are the MO here, with the property making good use of its heritage features (make sure you check out the Ian Fleming / James Bond homage in the restaurant and cocktail bar's interior design) topped with that unmistakable Anantara class. The resort's newly relaunched river cruise on a traditional golden Lanna boat makes for royal treatment, while honeymooners (or love birds, or indeed any visitors) can book the private table that juts out on a platform overlooking the infinity pool and Ping River. Be sure to find time for spa treatments that range from traditional Thai practices (like a stomach fire massage) to Western-style health boosters a la mode, like vitamin-packed IV drips. Address: 1 Charoen Prathet Rd, Chang Khlan, Chiang Mai 50100 3. 137 Pillars House Hotel This gorgeous property is named after the 1880s teak wood house that forms the centre of the heritage hotel, standing proudly on 137 pillars of teak wood. The building, which was home to the Borneo Trading Company until the 1950s, has been restored to its original splendor and is a snapshot of Chiang Mai's past (complete with small museum in situ) while being a very active member of the city's present – the management and staff support local schools and orphanages, run community events throughout the year and collaborate with the neighboring monastery Wat Ket to archive the neighbourhood's history. Let the dedicated butler service at one of the 30 sumptuous suites assist you to fully unwind as you enjoy afternoon tea, poolside zen, or even a trip to the most ethical elephant sanctuary in town, with whom the hotel partner. Address: Wat Kaet 1 Alley, Chang Moi, Chiang Mai, 50000 4. InterContinental Chiang Mai Mae Ping Hotel The InterContinental took over and completely refurbished one of the city's tallest, longstanding hotel buildings and have made it their own. The redesign is a loving homage to Lanna culture and oozes magnificence down to the smallest features – from the gold-plated reception area that's a nod to the pagodas of the royal temple at Wat Phra Singh to the local textile patterns of every cushion and floral door knobs at every turn. The property shouts 'Chiang Mai' from top to bottom, with a medieval-era temple on the sprawling lush green lawn, complete with its own warden and an ultra-swish roof terrace cocktail bar with unparalleled views of mountain leviathan, Doi Suthep. Treat yourself to afternoon tea and, if you're travelling with little ones, pop them in the art classes or ball pool in the kids' club. 5. The Shangri-La Hotel The name globally renowned for excellence is no different in Chiang Mai, a vast resort catering for every visitor – but this branch of the Shangri-La is a firm favourite with families. The creative activities at the kids' club, the playground and the large children's pool area will keep your sprogs entertained no end. The hotel also provides free provisions for babies visiting, Muay Thai classes for the older kids and eco tours of the garden for your intrepid young ones. The gorgeous teak wood spa, aptly named Chi, is definitely one to book into when you need to unwind, whether yoga or aromatherapy massages are your priority. Address: 89/8 Chang Klan Road, Muang, Chiang Mai 50100 6. The Inside House Hotel In the heart of the old city is an ultra-charming boutique stay at The Inside House, a colourful architectural homage to the Lanna-era gingerbread houses of the late 1800s. Built around a tall, elegant bodhi tree, finely carved woodwork dons every corner, from the leafy poolside pavilion to the elegant lobby and restaurant. This isn't the only gobsmacking feature though: 14 of the individually designed rooms have their own private pool and freestanding tubs en suite. You'll be loath to leave for breakfast and high tea, so have it delivered to your door, all just a few minutes walk from Wat Phra Singh and the Sunday night market. 7. Paapu House Hotel Located on the eastern flank of the Old City moat, this quirky little guesthouse (you can't miss its purple walls and plant-laden entrance) is a music lovers gem, where every brick radiates the heart and soul put into running the place. Accommodation is above the restaurant, which hosts some of the best live music in Chiang Mai a few nights a week. In the true spirit of a B&B, the homey room decor and attention to detail (ask for hairdryers and you shall receive) makes for a cosy stay, where the management bend over backwards to look after their guests. 8. Eleven Pillar Site Hotel Chicest of the small guesthouses in the Old City is Eleven Pillar Site, which is a steal price-wise and a win for design lovers. Manager-owner Jom has gone for Scandi minimalist textures while keeping a very strong Chiang Mai vibe, using local interior designers Pommballstudio and furniture makers Crop Mark to platform some of the sleekest style in town throughout his hotel. Alongside the four boutique rooms, he runs a cafe on site that serves Certified Naturally Grown coffee to accompany a menu of home-cooked Thai meals, as well as a small store selling unique gifts. 9. Onsen at Moncham Hotel If you're celebrating, treating yourself, or just fancy some fresh countryside air, head to the gloriously located Onsen at Moncham. It's an utterly zen, Japanese-style luxury hotel that sits in the rolling hills of gorgeous Mon Jam, a quaint region in greater Chiang Mai that's just 40 minutes out of the city centre. The peaceful resort has three different onsen baths to enjoy – one private, one public and one for tired feet – plus most rooms come with an en-suite onsen of their own, which the staff will make for you. The in-house dining experience is an incredible Japanese seven-course affair that mirrors the attention to detail throughout every corner of the place.
