13 visiting chefs, markets, booze and food events you need to check out this week (Mar 11, 2015)
BK's weekly Bites & Blends Market rounds up the best dining and drinking events, deals and more.
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Mikkeller
THURSDAY
Piedmont Pio Cesare Wine Dinner at Rossini's
On Mar 12, Chef Luca Cesarini serves 4-course menu matched with Pio Cesare Barolo 2009 and more. B3,600++ per person. RSVP at dining.sgs@luxurycollection.com, 02-649-8364.
Rossini's, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, 250 Sukhumvit Rd., 02-649-8364
On Mar 12, Chef Luca Cesarini serves 4-course menu matched with Pio Cesare Barolo 2009 and more. B3,600++ per person. RSVP at dining.sgs@luxurycollection.com, 02-649-8364.
Rossini's, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, 250 Sukhumvit Rd., 02-649-8364
Beavertown Tap Takeover
To welcome guest UK brewery Beavertown, Mikkeller hosts an exclusive beer tasting event on Mar 12 at 5pm (10 seats, B1,200).
26 Ekkamai Soi 10, 02-381-9891
SATURDAY/SUNDAY
Discover Bordeaux
The Sukosol hosts a Bordeaux wine tasting event on Mar 14, from 2-5pm with Parani Chitrakorn, a Le Cordon Bleu Dusit wine instructor and Accredited International Bordeaux Wine Educator. B1,500.
477 Sri Ayutthaya Rd., 02-247-0123. BTS Phaya Thai
K-Village Farmers' Markets
The city's newest farmers' market takes place 9am-7pm this Saturday-Sunday, Mar 14-15.
The city's newest farmers' market takes place 9am-7pm this Saturday-Sunday, Mar 14-15.
K-Village, Sukhumvit Soi 26, 02-258-9919-21
Bangkok Farmers' Market
The big market returns in another new venue, in front of Big C Ekkamai, 9am-6pm this Saturday-Sunday, Mar 14-15.
Big C Ekkamai, Sukhumvit Soi 63, between sois 8 and 10
MONDAY
Vesper's 1st Year Anniversary Bash
Vesper celebrates its first birthday by welcoming pioneer of New York's speakeasy scene Employees Only to take over the bar. Free entry on Mar 16 (7pm-midnight), B2,900 on Mar 17 for 4-course cocktail and Italian cuisine pairing featuring food from Luca Appino. RSVP at choti@vesperbar.co, 081-620-8879.
10/15 Convent Rd., 02-235-2777. BTS Sala Daeng
Vesper celebrates its first birthday by welcoming pioneer of New York's speakeasy scene Employees Only to take over the bar. Free entry on Mar 16 (7pm-midnight), B2,900 on Mar 17 for 4-course cocktail and Italian cuisine pairing featuring food from Luca Appino. RSVP at choti@vesperbar.co, 081-620-8879.
10/15 Convent Rd., 02-235-2777. BTS Sala Daeng
TUESDAY
Sway
St. Patrick’s Day at Sway
On Mar 17, the bar provides a special menu by Canadian chefs, with a live performance by Lovers Eyes and DJs Green Machine and Shamrock. One free drink for those who wear green.
Sway, Arena 10, Thonglor Soi 10, 02-711-6052
St. Patrick’s Party
Dee Lounge & Beer Garden celebrates this year’s St. Patrick’s Day (Mar 17) with corned beef and cabbage (B250) and buy-3-get-4 on Carlsberg bottles (B420). During happy hour (4-6pm), get draught beer at B89.
Novotel Ploenchit, Lobby/F, 566 Phloen Chit Rd. BTS. Phloen Chit. www.bangkokbeergarden.com
WEDNESDAY
Wine Pub
Wine Pub
Executive chef Dominique Ferchaud holds a chef’s table with 5-course bistro-style set dinner with a focus on scallops and French wine pairing at Wine Pub on Mar 18, 7-10pm. B3,150 net.
Wine Pub, Pullman Bangkok King Power, 8/2 Rangnam Rd., 02-680-9999. BTS Victory Monument
BEYOND
Good France
On Mar 19, the France Tourism Development Agency (Rendezvousenfrance) encourages French restaurants all over the world to host a special French-style dinner. Get yours at Le Normandie and Red Sky. For more information and menus, visit ww.good-france.com
On the trail of the Burghound
The monthly series of What’s Your Grape wine workshops by The Hive Bangkok and Wine Garage continues with the focus on wine from Burgundy. Session is conducted in both Thai and English with the chance to taste at least five wines. Mar 19, 7:30pm. B500. Reservations required.
The Hive Bangkok 46/9 Sukhumvit Soi 49, 02-662-6062
The Purest Love
On Mar 27, S-Pure, Le Cordon Bleu Dusit Culinary School and Dusit Thani Bangkok co-host the five-course Purest Love charity gala dinner by Le Cordon Bleu and Dusit Thani chefs. Proceeds go to organizations working for children. B10,000.
Napalai Ballrom, Dusit Thani, 946 Rama 4 Rd., 02-200-9000. MRT Silom
Oyster Crazy Weekend
Get your fix of seafood at this special buffet featuring 12 different types of imported French oysters. Mar 27-29, lunch and dinner. B1,650 net.
Cuisine Unplugged, Pullman Bangkok King Power, 8/2 Rangnam Rd., 02-680-9999. BTS Victory Monument
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