Check out this week's best food and booze events in Bangkok (Sep 12)
The launch of BK restaurant Week, chefs from Japan and Australia, bartenders from Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore and a bunch of vegan-friendly happenings.
Head to Vesper for a mid-week cocktail sesh, when Andy Griffiths of Idlewild, Singapore, will present concoctions inspired by his travels through Thailand and beyond.
8pm. Vesper, 10/15 Convent Rd., 02-235-2777
Bangkok’s most exciting annual dining event is your best chance to try special dishes at the city's finest venues, for one time only prices of B750-1,000.
Sep 12-29. Visit the website to browse menus and book
The New Zealand brewery will make a Bangkok pit stop en route to Mikkeller Beer Celebration Tokyo 2019, bringing fresh brews like Cabbages and Kings Imperial Oyster Stout (12 percent) and Boss Level Imperial IPA (8.5 percent).
Head to Suan Phlu's modern British restaurant from Friday evening onwards to sample their latest pocket-friendly tasting menu. For just B995 (or B2,095 with wine pairing), you'll be treated to five courses, spanning organic Irish oysters, Phang Nga black kingfish tartare, milk-brined pork chop and more. Fancy lunch instead? They've also recently launched a daytime deal, allowing you to pick two plates off the menu for B450, or three plates for B595.
Olta, 101/11 Suanphlu Rd., 094-656-2159
Sample 16 wines at various tasting stations, accompanied by tunes and nibbles.
Siwilai City Club, Central Embassy, 5/F, 1031 Phloen Chit Rd., 02-160-5836. B1,100 via Ticketmelon
This Sep 14-15, shop for organic, farm-fresh produce, homemade goodies, natural skincare and handcrafted textiles, or take part in wholesome workshops.
Gateway Ekamai, 22 Sukhumvit Rd., 02-108-2888
On Sep 14-15, Nakamine Junichi—the chef-owner of Osaka's one-Michelin-starred French restaurant, La Kanro—is headed to Bangkok for two nights of exclusive dinners. The 16-seat Sushi Ichizu will host seatings at 5:30pm and 8:30pm each night, priced at B15,000/person.
On Sep 15, vegans will unite at this plant-based farmers' market, filled with vegan food, booze and live music.
Nowhere BKK, 6/F, THA City Loft Hotel, Ekkamai Soi 6, 099-394-4417
Another event for vegans: the Grand Hyatt Erawan will be launching a new menu using Beyond Meat’s meat-free patties by stationing a food truck in the hotel's driveway between Sep 19-23. Hot dogs will be just B70, while burgers will be B100. From Sep 23, you'll be able to try the full menu at The Dining Room and Bar@494, featuring the Beyond Som Tum Burger (B450) and Beyond Curry Sausage (B290), with fries and salad.
Sep 19-23, Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, 494 Ratchadamri Rd., 02-254-1234
Head to Nonthaburi's green oasis this Sep 20-21 to catch chef Charlie Carrington (owner of Melbourne's acclaimed Atlas Dining) whipping up a special five-course dinner with wine pairing (B2,600). Reserve your seat via [email protected] or message them on Facebook.
Sweet Poppy, 90/10 Samakee Rd., Nonthaburi, 020-005-5206
Enjoy vodka-based cocktails created by two master mixologists: Kae Yin (Aha Saloon, Taiwan) and Tsuyoshi Miyazaki (Bar ‘Pippin,' Japan).
Sep 21, Find The Locker Room, 406 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 061-524-2689
Learn how to choose and cook ingredients that will optimize your health, and diet, taught by certified nutritionist and health coach, Cecilia Yu.
Sep 21, The Commons, Thonglor Soi 17, 096-556-1596. Priced at B1,500 via thecommonsbkk
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