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THE MONTH OF JULY     eat  ·  drink  ·   travel SALA SAMUI, SALA PHUKET, sala lanna, sala rattanakosin and sala ayutthaya EARN the 2015 TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE   Travellers have spoken! TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel review site, recently honoured SALA Resorts and Spas and sala boutique properties with the 2015 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award.  Additionally, SALA Phuket received Hall of Fame recognition, signifying they have earned a Certificate of Excellence for the past five consecutive years. The highly coveted TripAdvisor award is given to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor.com.  To qualify for the Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an overall TripAdvisor rating of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews, and be listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months. RECIPE OF JULY : SALA Phuket           SALA Phuket restaurant serves a delicious mix of Thai and international cuisine devised by Italian-born executive chef Davide Pritoni who was previously executive chef of sala lanna in Chiang Mai.           Chef Davide focuses on identifying quality local suppliers of fresh produce. His menus are a mix of brasserie-style international comfort food, delectable Thai dishes, and succulent local seafood and grills.   Norwegian Salmon Tartar Freshly imported Norwegian Salmon, marinated with Italian Evoo and vine ripened Naples cherry tomatoes, avocado and rocket leaves served on sweet pepper. Ingredients: Norwegian salmon, fresh sliced thin 100 gm Lemon juice 10 ml Rocket salad 20 gm Tomato concasse 100 gm Avocado 100 gm Extra Virgin Olive Oil 20 ml Pink  sweet pepper 10 gm Italian lemon slice 1/5 pc Salt 10 gm Black pepper 2   gm Method Authentic Mediterranean Italian style 1.     Cut the salmon into cubes, and flavour it alone with oil, salt, lemon juice. 2.     Cut the tomatoes and avocado cubes and season with olive oil, salt, black pepper. 3.     Use a round ring and lay the first layer with cherry tomatoes and avocado, then lay on top of the Salmon. 4.     Decorate with a sprig of fresh arugula over the whole, and spread in the dish the pink pepper. About Chef Davide Pritoni After many years in the culinary industry, Chef Davide’s passion for fresh traditional Italian & Mediterranean food which derives from his childhood days in his home town of Bologna adding a twist and further variety to SALA’s already acclaimed International and Authentic Thai cuisine. www.salaphuket.com   ROMANTIC DINNER ON THE BEACH AT SALA SAMUI FOR JUST THE TWO OF YOU! Stars overhead, sand between your toes and a bounty of delicious cuisine from the SALA Samui Culinary team! Only 3,500++ Baht for your private beach set up (does not include food and beverage). Reserve your private beach dinner for two with the SALA Restaurant. For more information please contact +66 (0) 7724 5888 +66 (0) 7724 5888 or speak with our culinary team.   SUCCULENT SEAFOOD SELECTIONS AT SALA PHUKET SALA SIGNATURE SEAFOOD PLATTER Sample all seafood the Andaman Sea has to offer. Painted rock lobster and spotted grouper served on hot river stones, wild caught-jumbo crab meat, tiger prawns, slipper rock lobster and whole blue swimmer crabs are served chilled on ice, accompanied with green salad and a crunchy garlic baguette. For more information please contact +66 (0) 7633 8888 or speak with our guest service agent.   snuggle up sala style at sala khaoyai a relaxing two and a half hour drive from Bangkok will bring you to a little jewel on a hilltop, sala khaoyai. With 360-degree panoramic valley views, our sala pool villa will offer you the ultimate indulgence and even a roof top fire pit to keep you and the one you love warm on chilly nights where temperatures often reach 10-degrees Celsius. for more information please contact +66 (0)8 9846 0500 or speak with our guest service agent. afternoon tea by the river at sala lanna Indulge in afternoon tea on the banks of The Ping river at sala lanna Chiang Mai. enjoy freshly baked scones, hearty sandwiches and an array of other fine delicacies served with freshly brewed teas or premium Italian coffee. Price: THB 580++ per set for two people, serving daily from 1pm until 5pm. for more information please contact +66 (0) 5324 2588 +66 (0) 5324 2588 or speak with our guest service agent. meats and more at sala rattanakosin sala rattanakosin eatery and bar has prepared especially for you a selection of exquisite imported Australian beef. visit us during the month of July and enjoy 3 delightful dishes featuring imported Australian beef. even better we have added a truly mouth watering dessert featuring chocolate for your enjoyment!! for more information please contact +66 (0) 2622 1388 or speak with our guest service agent . sightseeing trip at sala ayutthaya discover the real Ayutthaya with an Ayutthaya native guru.  Explore the maze of Chao Phraya River and Pa Sak River by longtail boat, seeing timeless river communities and exquisite temples, while hearing the insider insights of your well informed guide. sightseeing around the Ayutthaya old town by boat; to see the cultural life and the historical sites along the Chao Phraya River through Pa Sak River. for more information please contact +66 (0) 3524 2588 or  speak with our guest service agent.