The colour purple

The colour purple

Lavender, which is known for both its flavour and aroma, is playing a leading role at The Okura Prestige’s Element restaurant every Friday night through August 28. The menu features a range of lavender-themed dishes created by chef Henry Jordan including lavender tea & crustacean consomme with smoked potato and confit shallot and lavender-spiced duck breast with cabbage braised in beer.

 “Lavender adds so much colour and flavour that I am sure our guests will enjoy my new menu created especially for Friday nights,” the chef says.

Book a table by calling (02) 687 9000 or email [email protected].

Long lines at Don Mueang security

The queue at the security check at Don Mueang International Airport is set to grow even longer, the airport authority warns. Passengers arriving on a domestic flight are advised to be at the airport two and half hours before their flight while passengers travelling internationally should leave three clear hours. The airport authority, which has beefed up security up at the X-ray checkpoint, adds travellers should pack smartly before heading to the airport.

Fruits from the sea

Utage Japanese Restaurant at the Plaza Athenee celebrates the seafood of Hokkaido with Kinmedai (Alfonsino), Hirame (Olive flounder) and Hotate (scallop) as well as aburi sushi, aburi saikyu and kabutoni. The new menu is available through until September 30. Call (02) 650 8800 or e-mail [email protected].

Saving a life

Sixty volunteer lifeguards recently completed their training in Phuket Province. Organised by Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO) with the help of members of the Surf Life Saving Australia, the volunteers earned certificates in Basic Surf Lifesaving and Surf Rescue. The volunteers were mostly from Phuket, though some came from Khao Lak and even Surat Thani. Four of the five women who joined the training this year were from hotels in Krabi.