17 booze and food events to check out this week (Mar 22, 2017)
BK's weekly Bites & Blends Market rounds up the best dining and drinking events, deals and more.
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THURSDAY
Asoke Pale Ale
Tomorrow (Mar 23) Asoke's specialty Thai craft beer bar Changwon Express is launching its very own beer named after the neighborhood. From 5pm.
37 Asoke Din Daeng Rd., 092-251-8661
Canadian Beer Weekend
On Mar 23-29, Wishbeer Home Bar welcomes five new imported beers from Canadian breweries: Postmark, Phillips, Parallel 49, Off the Rail and Coal Harbour.
Sukhumvit Soi 67, 02-392-1403. BTS Phra Khanong
Tapas & Vino
On Mar 23, Casa Teo showcases some of Spain's finest wines from the G Four Fine Wines and Spirits imported paired with handcrafted tapas dishes. B950 net for free-flow tapas and wine from 6.30-9.30pm.
W District, Sukhumvit Soi 69-71, 086-366-0034; 086-281-6114
FRIDAY
A Moroccan Festival in Bangkok
From Mar 24 - Apr 2, Patummat Restaurant hosts a 10-day celebration of Moroccan culture, including art, entertainment and food, prepared by a Moroccan chef. Available for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.
The Sukosol, 477 Si Ayuthaya Rd. 02-247-0123
Thai Cocktails
On Mar 24, 7pm Eat Me’s mixologist Buntanes Direkrittikul is launching eight new drinks using local Thai ingredients, such as the Gaeng Kaew Wan (B320), which comes fully loaded with garlic, and the Laab Moo (a spicy, herbal Isaan dish made with minced pork, B320), which comes topped by a crispy strip of Serrano ham, its rim flecked with with a crunchy mix of cilantro, rice and mint flakes.
1/6 Soi Phiphat 2, Convent Rd., 02-238-0931
Booze Ambassador
This Mar 24 at FoudeJoie at the FooJohn Building is the setting as local liquor brand Kristall presents its new ambassador, Tongchan "Tong" Limchai, along with its unique range of product made in Northern Thailand. Special "signature" cocktails made from Kristall will be served too.
831 Charoenkrung Soi 31, 085-527-3511
SATURDAY
Ice-cream Basel
This Sat (Mar 25) from 6pm, the Old Town’s boozy ice cream parlor Hazel’s is throwing a grand opening party along with an exhibition of ice cream-inspired original artworks, with limited-edition block-cut print posters on sale. Expect some free ice cream samples and live music at the party, too.
171 Chakkaphatdi Phong Rd., 095-918-9898. www.fb.com/HazelsParlor
Aussie Alumni Market
On Mar 25-26, the Australian Embassy together with Australian Alumni is hosting pop-up booths full of classic Australian sweets such as lamingtons and pavlova at the Knack Market, the Jam Factory. Expect a free Aussie sausage sizzle and live music from Australian alumni like Lula and Lipta. 4- 9 pm. Free admission.
41/1-5 The Jam Factory, Charoen Nakorn Rd.
Gourmet Foodie Fest
EmQuartier gathers Thailand’s favorite restaurants and food vendors this Mar 25-26. Expect market staples like Pordee Recipe, Ampersand ice cream and El Mariachi as well as workshops.
EmQuartier, Sukhumvit Rd. www.fb.com/gourmetfoodiefest
Can Vs. Bottle
On Mar 25, Jim's Burgers looks to question the mass drinker perception that bottles are better than cans by offering you six imported beers for B380 with a scorecard to see if you can guess what it was poured from. Best scores receive mystery six packs of beers from Beervana and other prizes. RSVP required.
Ari Samphan Soi 3, 02-000-9598, 085-660-8880
SUNDAY
Freebird Garden Party
On Mar 26, Freebird opens up its backyard for the second edition of its garden party (B1,250 per person). Starting from noon and continuing till 9pm, the party will take the form of a laid-back barbecue with dishes like grilled chicken, prawns, chicken wings, squid and roast pork belly, all cooked up by chef Dallas Cuddy. What’s more, Australian chef Jess Barnes (Opposite Mess Hall) will be joining as resident chef. Expect special cocktails as well as beer and wine packages, too.
28 Sukhumvit Soi 47, 02-662-4936
TUESDAY
Northern Rhone Wine Dinner
Renowned French chef Herve Frerard pairs a 5-course dinner with the best wines from Northern Rhone's top regions, Côte Rôtie, Condrieu and Crozes Hermitage at Aldo's Bistro on Mar 28. B3,650 per person. From 7pm onwards.
7/F, Ascott Sathorn, Sathord Rd. BTS Chong Nonsi
BEYOND
Rusty Cerven Live in Bangkok
To celebrate its third anniversary on Mar 29, Vesper welcomes guest bartender Rusty Cerven, who was formerly senior mixologist at The Connaught, London (no. 4 in World's 50 Best Bars 2016) and is current bar manager at The Gibson, London (no. 6 in the same list).
10/15 Convent Rd., 02-235-2777
10/15 Convent Rd., 02-235-2777
Bangkok Natural Wine Festival
Thailand's first natural wine festival takes place on Mar 29-Apr 2 at About Eatery to showcase natural, organic and biodynamic wines. Taste up to 50 selected wines, alongside a variety of workshops. Tickets are B500 (limited to 200 only) for a party on Apr 2. More information here.
G/F, Ocean Tower 2, Asoke 3, 02-665-2772
Conjunction Dinner
This Mar 31, Freebird in conjunction with FineDiningLovers and San Pellegrino, presents chef Drew Nocente from Singapore's Salted and Hung. Starting at 7pm. B2,750 per person for 8 courses or B4,750 with wine pairing.
28 Sukhumvit Soi 47, 02-662-4936
Sakura Flavours
From Apr 3-30, Yamazato restaurant and master chef Shigeru Hagiwara celebrate cherry blossom season in Japan with special Gozen lunch menu and a la carte dishes for both lunch and dinner featuring the freshest of seasonal delicacies from grilled salmon with saikyo miso wrapped with sakura leaves to Spanish mackerel with sakura shrimp sauce. Priced at B1,300 for set lunch with a la carte dishes starting from B400++.
24/F, The Okura Prestige Bangkok, Phloen Chit Rd. BTS Phloen Chit. 02-687-9000
Miznon Pop-up
This Apr 18-23, guest chef Pierre Bouko-Levy from Paris’s cult favorite Israeli eatery Miznon returns to Quince for a pop-up. Highlight creations include soft hand-made pita bread stuffed with slow-cooked juicy lamb, roast chicken, vegetarian-friendly ratatouille and choux farci (cabbage rolls)—all of which are available on the al a carte menus at both lunch and dinner. Prices TBA.
Quince, Sukhumvit Soi 45, 02-662-4478
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