Olivier Balalud

"Try the beetroot carpaccio or the croquettes for starters; for the main the tartare (au couteau) is great as well as the spetzel (winter only) and the blood pudding. They also have veggie options"

"Ariake the Japanese restaurant is THE best sushi in Patong area"

"Best restaurant in town if you are Alf (from the TV show)"

"The new lounge is in S4, which requires proper status/cabin but also boarding from gates Mxx (M21 and over)"

"Arriving before 17.00 will allow you to get a sip of wine"

"Coming in from the rue st Antoine, walk thru the first court and onto the garden in the back. In the garden go thru the door at the far right on the back of the garden. It leads to... Surprise !"