144 EPICURE’S CHOICE

The things we crave this month

Nestled amid a flourishing pine forest and overlooking the Aegean Sea are 36 charming stone pavilions (from €839/ S$1356) of Amanruya. A marriage of Mediterranean and Ottoman architecture styles, the resplendent accommodations are furnished with handmade Kilim rugs from Istanbul, acajou furniture and a mangal charcoal fireplace. Guests can take in the grandeur of the riviera from its private Beach Club or aboard a traditional gulet. Or, arrange a trip to the Temple of Apollo in Didyma and the seaside village of Gümüşlük for an unforgettable dive through the sunken city of Myndos. Thereafter, seek solace at the spa with its extensive menu of Swedish massages and scrubs or savour executive chef Ercan Soylu’s seasonal showcase of Turkish cuisine. Bülent Ecevit Cad. Demir Mevkii, Göltürkbükü, TR-48483 Bodrum, Turkey. Tel: +90 252 311 12 12

Manhattan Bar’s Sunday Cocktail Brunch (from $119/person) is truly an adults-only affair. The indulgent experience begins with freshly shucked American oysters and a fromage feast, followed by the Balcones Texas whiskey-infused Barrelsmoked Tomahawk. Pair it with your own concoction at the DIY Bloody Mary Room, or go for classics like the Single Cask Negroni and Amaretto Sour. Dessert comes in the form of a boozy Whiskey Milkshake, customisable with the Rickhouse’s dark rums and maple finished bourbons and a colourful array of fruits and candies. Level 2, Regent Singapore, A Four Seasons Hotel, 1 Cuscaden Road. Tel: 6725 3377

akyra TAS Sukhumvit Bangkok, a boutique five-star property in the lively Sukhumvit district is the first single-use plastic-free hotel in Asia. Celadon pottery and biodegradable bin bags blend seamlessly into the soft, golden-hues of the interiors within its 50 commodious rooms and suites, while self-service drinking water dispensers for refilling the complimentary akyra stainless steel bottles are located on every floor. Rise Rooftop Bar and Siam Soul Café All-day-dining Restaurant overlook Benchasiri Park, allowing guests to enjoy the lush greenery while sipping invigorating tipples or international and Thai cuisine. Room rates from 2,970THB (S$125). 7 Sukhumvit 20, Sukhumvit Road, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110, Thailand. Tel: +66 2 514 8112