BK's weekly Bites & Blends Market rounds up the best dining and drinking events, deals and more.

ONGOING

 
This July, Crab and Claw celebrates its one-year anniversary by rolling out two massive 100-minute all-you-can-eat deals. Every Tue and Fri, you can order any of over 20 lobster dishes on the menu at B2,800/person with a glass of wine or B3,300/person with free-flow wine. While on Wed, B1,500 (with a glass of wine) or B2,000 (with free-flow wine) gives you access to fresh oyster dishes. Available at both Emquartier and Siam Paragon branches.
7/F, Emquartier, Sukhumvit Rd., 096-197-5769. BTS Phrom Phong
G/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 061-912-3145. BTS Siam
 
Through September, Osito hosts its own world cup of gin, featuring 16 top-shelf gin brands (including Martin Miller’s, Bombay Sapphire, Tanqueray and many other far more esoteric bottles). All you have to do is purchase a tasting set (B890 each) comprising two brands of gin served blind and mixed in three different styles—straight up, martini and gin tonic—with a score card to let you tally your vote. The winner will be announced at a closing party on Oct 7.
888/23-24 Mahatun Plaza, Phloen Chit Rd., 02-651-4399. BTS Phloen Chit
 
Gourmet Market World’s Best Taste 2016
Through Jul 27, Gourmet Market highlights 10 categories of premium ingredients, along with workshops and activities.
Siam Paragon, G/F, Rama 1 Rd. BTS Siam
Emporium, 5/F, Sukhumvit Rd. BTS Phrom Phong
Emquartier, G/F, Sukhumvit Rd. BTS Phrom Phong

FRIDAY

Jazz Meat Wine
Quaint hosts a jazzy night with live music, selected beef and wine this Jul 8-9, from 9pm. Free entry.
23 Sukhumvit Soi 61, 02-714-1998
 
Vesper x Q&A: Bar Consortium Series
Two of Bangkok’s leading cocktail bars Vesper and Q&A teams up for a two-night bar swap. Vesper team will be at Q&A on Jul 8, while Q&A team takes over Vesper on Jul 15.
Q&A, 235/13 Sukhumvit Soi 21, 02-664-1445
Vesper, 10/15 Convent Rd., 02-235-2777

SATURDAY

 
On Jul 9-10, hospitality product importer BB&B offers discounts of up 80-percent on imported products like glassware, wine, wine accessories, spirits, sake and coffee, plus free cheese and wine tasting, and workshops on wine, sake and cocktail.
Phattanakan Soi 30, 02-136-8500 ext. 205

BEYOND

 
Sri Lankan Dinner
Pauline Holsinger from Sri Lanka’s Adawatte Tea Estate visits Luka to host Sri Lankan dinners from 5:30-9:30pm on Jul 14-15. A dinner set for two sets you back B1,300, with the likes of sinhala salad (Shallot, tomato, green chilli, coconut flakes, lemon juice and pepper), hoppers (Sri Lankan fermented-batter crepes) and egg hoppers curries. For reservations, contact 02-637- 8338.
64/1 Pan Rd., 02-637-8558
 
 
Chef Umberto Bombana Visit 
As part of San Pellegrino’s Fine Dining Lovers Guest Chef series, chef Umberto Bombana from three-Michelin-starred 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana in Hong Kong (#13 in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2016) visits Le Normandie this Jul 13-14. His eight-course wine pairing dinner is priced at B13,000 per person.
Mandarin Oriental, 48 Charoenkrung Soi 40, 02-659-9000
 
 
Well Well Tasha Lu Spreads her Wings at Backstage Bar
Hendricks Gin regional brand ambassador Tasha Lu takes a guest bartender shift at Backstage Bar this Jul 12.
205/22-23 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 061-519-5891
 
 
Mahanakhon 1-Year Anniversatry Taps Takeover
This Jul 15, Mahanakhon local craft beer takes over all six taps at Let the Boy Die.
542 Luang Rd., 082-675-9673 
 
GGGola
Meatlicious hosts a series of Peruvian dinner and brunch, featuring chef Daniel Chavez (Peru’s Culinary Ambassador to Singapore and owner of restaurant Ola Cocina del Mar) this Jul 15-17. Prices start at B2,000. For more information and reservations, visit www.fb.com/meatlicious
8 Ekkamai Soi 6, 091-698-6688
 
Fun with Rum
Learn to make three classic rum-based cocktails with Ben-David Sorum at Siwilai Rocket this Jul 22, Aug 26 and Sep 30 from 7pm. B1,500 per person including canapes. Limited space.
5/F, Central Embassy, Phloen Chit Rd., 02-160-5836. BTS Phloen Chit
 
Chef Valentino Marcattilii Visit
This Jul 27-31, chef-owner Valentino Marcattilii from two-Michelin-starred Ristorante San Domenico in Imola, Italy, visits Park Society and Red Oven. Prices start at B,2900 per person for a four-course dinner, B2,400 for Sunday lunch and B1,950 for Saturday brunch.
Sofitel So, 2 Sathorn Rd., 02-624-0000. MRT Lumphini

 

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