For the first time since Côte by Mauro Colagreco opened at Capella Bangkok in 2020, its illustrious Italian-Argentinian founding namesake chef was finally here to meet with his guests and see in person how his culinary brainchild has flourished.

The 18-month-old restaurant, set on the banks of the majestic Chao Phraya River, has freshly earned its first star in the current edition of the Michelin Guide Thailand. And its papa is very proud.