She will reveal her secret techniques and unique recipes for local specialities that have been passed down from generation to generation.

Recommended dishes are phra ram long song (boiled Chinese water spinach and beef or pork with peanut sauce) and gaeng nua prik kee nu (beef in fresh chilli pepper curry). Served nightly along with classical Thai music and dance performances.

Call (02) 236 9952.

Colourful Colonnade

Tomorrow night, Colonnade and Zuk Bar at the Sukhothai Hotel will be transformed into a gallery with a display of works by three artists that can be admired along with fine food and superb cocktails created by executive chef Nam Nguyen.

"A Night of Art at Colonnade" starts at 6.30pm. Tickets are Bt3,500, inclusive of a glass of Prosecco at the Zuk Bar and an eight-course degustation menu, plus tea or coffee.

Call (02) 344 8888, extension 5120-22, for reservations

compiled by Juthamas Cholthavornpong

The Nation

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