19 booze and food events to check out this week (Aug 10, 2016)
BK's weekly Bites & Blends Market rounds up the best dining and drinking events, deals and more.
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WEDNESDAY
Duvel Triple Hop Launch
Be the first to taste Duvel Triple Hop at Wishbeer Home Bar on Aug 10 from 7pm.
Sukhumvit 67, 02-392-1403
Jigger & Pony at Vesper
One of Singapore’s top bars, Jigger & Pony (#8 in World Best Bars 2016), showcases its cocktails at Vesper on Aug 10.
Vesper, 10/15 Convent Rd., 02-235-2777. BTS Sala Daeng
Cava & Oysters Night
This Aug 10, Cava by Islero offers free-flow cava and oysters at B999 per person from 6-8pm.
Athenee Tower, 63 Wireless Rd., 02-168-8100. BTS Phloen Chit
FRIDAY
Grand Opening La Mezcaleria
The stylish second floor of Touche Hombre opens its door from Aug 12. Claiming to be Bangkok's first specialist tequila and mezcal bar, you can expect special El Jimador cocktails and live DJs from 9pm.
72 Courtyard, 72 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 061-550-6346
SATURDAY
Bangkok Farmers’ Market
The weekend foodies market where you can buy products straight from the source takes place at Gateway Ekamai this Aug 13-14, 10am-6pm.
982/22 Sukhumvit Rd., 02-108-2888. BTS Ekkamai
TUESDAY
Alesmith Tap Takeover
Your chance to taste seven draft beers and some rare bottles from San Diego-based brewery Alesmith at Mikkeller this Aug 16.
26 Ekkamai Soi 10 Yaek 2, 02-381-9891
BEYOND
Catch of Canada
CanCam Thailand hosts a seafood-focused dinner at The Dock this Aug 17. B2,300 net for members, B2,500 for non-members.
Maze Thonglor, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 02-381-5373
Bellavista & Petra Wine Dinner
This Aug 18, Sensi partners with G Four and San Pellegrino to roll out a wine-pairing dinner. B2,900/person. For reservations, contact events@gfour.co.th.
Narathiwas Soi 17, 02-676-4466
Eat Smart - Eat Well
This Aug 21, Beervana teams up with Heath Farms, Sloane's and FisherFolk at Sheepshank to serve quality local meats and cheeses along with beer samples, including Kagua on draft. More information TBA.
47 Phra Athit, 02-629-5165
Prairie Tap Takeover & Rare Bottle Release
This Sep 22, beers from US Prairie Artisan Ales are available both on taps and as bottles at Mikkeller. The Tulsa, Oklahoma brewer is known for unique beers made with exotic ingredients like cacao, vanilla and chili.
26 Ekkamai Soi 10 Yaek 2, 02-381-9891
Pizza Massilia
This Aug 25 from 3pm, chef Luca Appino throws a pizza masterclass at Pizza Massilia. Free admission. Book through www.fb.com/pizzamassiliaruam.
15/1 Soi Ruam Rudee, 02-651-5091. BTS Phloen Chit
Jack Daniel’s dinner
Baa Ga Din hosts a Jack Daniel’s whisky pairing dinner this Aug 25. Price TBA.
26 Sukhumvit Soi 31, 02-662-3813
Fun with Rum
Learn to make three classic rum-based cocktails with Ben-David Sorum at Siwilai Rocket this 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
All You Can Eat and Drink
Sway offers a deal which you can enjoy as many chicken wings and as much Tiger or Heineken drafts as you want at B499 this Aug 28 from 6pm.
Sway, Arena 10, Thonglor Soi 10, 02-711-6052
Glenmorangie Whiskey Dinner
This Sep 2, Bai Yun presents a five-course Chinese dinner with Glenmorangie whiskey pairing. Price TBA.
Banyan Tree, 21/100 Sathorn Rd., 02-679-1200
Four Gourmet Evenings
From Sep 14-17, chef Alessandro Boglione from one-Michelin-starred Al Castello in Italy visits Enoteca Italiana and rolls out five-course dinner at B3,500 (an extra B1,500 for wine pairing).
39 Sukhumvit Soi 27, 02-258-4386
17th World Gourmet Festival
Anantara Siam gathers nine international chefs for the 17th World Gourmet Festival this Sep 19-25. Lineup includes Shinji Kanesaka of Shinji by Kanesaka in Singapore, Hideaki Sato of Ta Vie in Hong Kong, Ana Ros of Hiša Franko in Slovenia and Mauro Colagreco of Mirazur in France. Prices start from B5,000.
155 Ratchadamri Rd., 02-126-8866. BTS Ratchadamri
Chef Bruno Oger at La Vie
2-Michelin Star Chef Bruno Oger of La Villa Archange in Canne visits La Vie French restaurant at Vie Hotel on Sep 28-Oct 1. His set dinners are priced at B6,000-8,000.
11/F, Vie Hotel, 117/39-40 Phaya Thai Rd., 02-309-3939
So Amazing Chefs
The annual event returns with 16 chefs this Nov 11-18 at So Sofitel. New faces include Paul Liebrandt, formerly of the two-Michelin-starred Corton in New York; Thierry Drapeau of Thierry Drapeau Logis de Chabotterie restaurant in France; and Jean-Baptiste Natali of Natali in France.
2 Sathorn Rd., 02-624-0000. MRT Lumphini
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