Wednesday, Aug 29

Lamoon Rum Open Bar at The 88 Surawong

On Aug 29, 5-7pm, head to The 88 for two hours' free-flow of Thai white rum-based cocktails, on top of the daily happy hour (5-8pm) of B88 selected cocktails.

The 88, 88 Surawong Rd., 087-663-1365

Ku Bar Takeover at Bunker

The mastermind behind Prasumen’s favorite drinking spot, Ku Bar, Anupas "Kong" Premanuwat, helms the bar at Bunker for one night on Aug 29.

118/2 Sathorn Soi 12, 02-234-7749

Thursday, Aug 30

Bartender Guest Shift: Mario La Pietra at Vesper

On Aug 30, Vesper welcomes Mario la Pietra, bar manager of Charlie Parker’s in Sydney, to whip up seasonal and botanical cocktails.

10/15 Convent Rd., 02-235-2777

South American Wine Tasting

For B990, taste and learn about 5 different wines from various South American regions with Cantina's resident sommelier, Mathew Milotich, this Aug 30.

4 Ari Samphan Soi 3, 02-278-0250

Arcadia Private Tastings - I Siciliani

For the 4th edition of Arcadia Private Tastings on Aug 30, 6:30-8:30pm, head to Sicily to experience a collection of rare and unique Sicilian wines from across the island, in the beautiful intimate setting of Mighty Private Dining. B1,500 includes wines and tapas. The session begins with a brief introduction to the evening's wines and wineries. Guests will then be invited to participate in an interactive tasting, discussion and Q&A. Wines will be available for sale at promotional prices exclusively for this event. Reservations [email protected], limited to 20 persons only.

Mighty Private Dining, 2/1 Soi Prasertsit, Sukhumvit 49/14

Phuong’s Pho Night at Smalls

Smalls’ monthly pho night is back is back on Aug 30, with beef and chicken options available from 7-11pm, along with a live DJ set from Scott Hess.

186/3 Soi Suan Phlu, 094-264-9535

Friday, Aug 31

Sky High Tiki Nights at Moon Bar

Head to the Banyan Tree's Moon Bar on Aug 31 for a new menu of summer cocktails paired with 61st-floor views. 

61/F, The Banyan Tree, 21/100 Sathorn Rd., 02-6791200

"Wild Honey is the New Gold": New Menu Launch at Asia Today

Asia Today, the Soi Nana bar known for using rare ingredients found on forest treks into its drinks, launches a new menu on Aug 31 adding wild honey to the mix.

35 Soi Maitri Chit, 097-134-4704

Canvas X Chef Andrew Martin

Canadian chef Andrew Martin, formerly of 80/20 and now Issaya, has won many plaudits for his whole-hearted approach to sourcing local ingredients. This Aug 31, he’ll be welcomed into the kitchen of Canvas by Texan Riley Sanders, a fellow globetrotting chef with an eye for esoteric Thai produce and exquisite detail. Across eight courses (B2,900 per person) they’ll take ant eggs, snake gourd and swamp algae among other finds, in all manner of creative directions, with dessert by Issaya’s Paper Chongphanitkul.

113/9-10 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 099-614-1158

Saturday, Sep 1

Bartender Guest Shift: Grazia Di Franco at The Bamboo Bar

The brand ambassador of Mancino Vermouth and Rinomato Aperitivo takes over the The Bamboo Bar at The Mandarin Oriental for one night on Sep 1.

1/F, Mandarin Oriental, 48 Charoen Krung Soi 40 (Oriental Avenue), 02-659-9000

Hair Of The Dog Phrom Phong Turns Two

Celebrate the second anniversary of the second Hair Of The Dog bar on Sep 1 with special promotions: B180 for a big glass from selected taps or 30% off on all taps and bottles.

593/27 Sukhumvit Soi 33/1, 02-258-1461

Cultured Folk : Traditional Recipes, Natural Wines and more

On Sep 1, The Commons hosts a pop-up dinner pairing recipes of the Indus Valley Civilization, one of the three “Ancient East” societies, with natural wine. B1,300 includes 6-course meal and four natural wines. From 7pm. Tickets available here.

Thonglor Soi 17
 

Sunday, Sep 2

Portugal, the New Dawn EP. 6: Ingredientes

il Fumo invites chef Tim Butler of Eat Me restaurant for a one-night-only four-hands dinner with chef Nelson Amorim using only prestigious ingredients like abalone and lobster on Sunday, Sep 2. B3,600 for seven-course meal, another B1,400 for wine pairing.

1098/2 Rama 4 Rd., 02-286-8833

Freebird 2nd Anniversary House Party

On Sep 2, from midday, Freebird celebrates its second birthday with a buffet spread in the backyard, with products from Sloane's and David's Soft Cookies. B2,500 gets you six and a half hours of free-flow food and booze. 

28 Sukhumvit Soi 47, 02-662-4936

Eats Payao Farmers Market

On Sep 2, Sathorn's northern Thai specialist Eats Payao hosts a mini farmer's market from 10am-6pm at its restaurant promising organic vegetables, artisan products and many other crafts. 

5/4 Yen Akat Rd., 084-282-2636

Monday, Sep 3

World Gourmet Festival

Anantara Siam hotel’s World Gourmet Festival is heading back to Bangkok this Sep 3-9, when the Ratchadamri hotel will host dinners prepared by chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants around the world. In total there are 24 dinners this year, cooked by 13 chefs from 12 restaurants. In addition, they’ll host five masterclasses and a Sunday brunch. This year’s lineup includes four two-star chefs, among them Bernard Bach, whose restaurant, Le Puits Saint-Jacques in Toulouse, France, turns out imaginative takes on Southern French ingredients. Read more here.

155 Ratchadamri Rd., 02-126-8866. BTS Ratchadamri

Upcoming

Heartisan Weekend

Fron Sep 7-9, The Commons hosts a weekend devoted to all things Japanese and craft, with food workshops, a pop-up sake bar, chef collaborations and more. 

The Commons, Thonglor Soi 17, 089-152-2677

BK Restaurant Week

From September 14-29, BK Magazine (that’s us) and 60 of the city’s best restaurants will join forces to serve hundreds of special dinners at a knockout fixed price of B1,000++ per person (B1,170 total) for a minimum of three courses. That’s a pretty awesome deal! In fact, it represents a saving on average of 50 percent across all BK Restaurant Week participating venues (and a lot more at some places). Restaurants taking part include perennial BK Magazine “Top Tables” such as Bunker,Quince, Appia, Gianni and Err as well as hip newcomers like 100 Mahaseth, Freebird (pictured) and Haoma. Visit www.bkrestaurantweek.com for the full list and to make reservations.

So Amazing Chefs

So Sofitel's celebration of high-wire gastronomy returns this Sep 14-23 with seven dinners and seven further culinary activities, including cooking classes, a Sunday brunch and a Diageo-helmed mixologist night. Between them, the 21 guest chefs and culinary whizzes count 14 Michelin stars, among them Guy Lassausaie, chef-owner of the century-old, two-starred Restaurant Guy Lassausaie in Lyon, France, and Paul Liebrandt, chef-owner of the two-starred Corton in New York. The international guests will join forces with nine AccorHotels Thailand chefs for nightly So Amazing Chefs dinners (from B3,000/person for four courses on Sep 14, up to B13,000 for 14 courses on Sep 23). See thewebsite for the full lineup.

So Sofitel, 2 Sathorn Rd., 02-624-0000. MRT Lumpini

Ongoing

Set Menus Inspired by Ogeu

To mark the arrival of French mineral water brand Ogeu in Bangkok, six of the city’s leading French restaurants (Savelberg, Le Cabanon [pictured above], Loulou Forks & Glasses, Artur Restaurant, Oskar Bistro and The Reflexions) are rolling out limited-edition set menus (starting from B1,450) designed to go with the water, whose low mineral content is said to compliment food flavors and wine. Until Aug 31. Read more here.

Kisso Celebrates 25th Anniversary

One of Bangkok’s most storied Japanese restaurants, Kisso in the The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, is celebrating its 25th birthday throughout August, and is rolling out an exquisite kaiseki menu (a traditional Japanese multi-course dinner; B25,000, up to 10 guests), discounted sushi (from B25 at lunch) and an Ultimate Japanese Sunday Brunch (B2,100/person) to commemorate the occasion.

The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, 259 Sukhumvit Soi 19, 02 207 8000. [email protected]

Mekhong Elite Table 2018 

This event gathers three of Bangkok's top restaurants—Chim by Siam Wisdom, Blue Elephant and Sri Trat—and two bartenders to pool their creative skills and design innovative rum-based cocktails and special food to match. The event is all about unearthing the potential of Thai spirits, taking the flavors of Thai cuisine and focusing them on the world of cocktails. The campaign, which lasts until the end of Sep, aims to promote this idea to both local and to international drinkers. For more information: www.mekhong.com