15 booze and food events to check out this week (Jul 27, 2016)
BK's weekly Bites & Blends Market rounds up the best dining and drinking events, deals and more.
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ONGOING
Lobster and Oyster Olympics
Until July 31, 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
Gin World Cup
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
WEDNESDAY
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.
SO Sofitel Bangkok, 2 Sathorn Rd., 02-624-0000. MRT Lumphini
THURSDAY
Special Culinary Night
This Jul 28, US celebrity chef Richard Blais joins resident chef Thitid Tassanakajohn to present a special menu at Baa Ga Din. Dishes will be available from Aug 5-12.
26 Sukhumvit Soi 31, 02-662-3813
FRIDAY
National Chicken Wings Day
Sway celebrates National Chicken Wings Day this Jul 29 with free spicy “Ghost” wings from 5-6pm, a fireball booth, B100 local beers from 5-7pm, DJs and giveaways.
Arena 10, Thonglor Soi 10, 02-711-6052
A Night in Whiskey Saloon
Diageo Southeast Asian award-winning bartender Milk Pailin mixes up whiskey-based drinks at B300/glass at Vesper this Jul 29.
Vesper, 10/15 Convent Rd., 02-235-2777
Urban Eatery
This foodie market at K Village promises international dishes, mini cafes, handicrafts, clothing, home decor and more in a vintage garden atmosphere, with workshops held according to each month’s theme. Jul 29-31.
K Village, Sukhumvit Soi 26, 02-258-9919
SATURDAY
Bangkok Farmers’ Market
The weekend foodies market where you can buy products straight from the source takes place at Gateway Ekamai. Jul 30-31, 10am-6pm.
982/22 Sukhumvit Rd., 02-108-2888. BTS Ekkamai
G&T Night with Fever Tree
This Jul 30 from 6-9pm, The Terrace at Il Fumo hosts a gin and tonic event with live jazz. All gin with Fever Tree tonics are priced at B280/glass with complimentary canapes.
1098/2 Rama 4 Rd., 02-286-8833
SUNDAY
Sylvain Glatigny & Ioo Flair + Thai Guests
See top "flair bartenders" performing at Roof 409 this Jul 31 from 7-11pm. Cocktails are priced at B200 with finger food available.
4/F, Mercury Ville, 504 Phloen Chit Rd., 081-995-6984. Open daily 11am-midnight. BTS Chit Lom
Wine & Oyster Master Class
Learn more about wine and oysters from The Commons’ specialists The Barrel and The Lobster Lab this Jul 31 from 2-4pm. B1,500 per person with six varieties of wines and oysters.
The Commons Kitchen & Bar, 3/F, 335 Thonglor Soi 17. [email protected]
BEYOND
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
17th World Gourmet Festival
Anantara Siam gathers nine international chefs for the 17th World Gourmet Festival this Sep 19-25. Line-up 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 TBA.
155 Ratchadamri Rd., 02-126-8866. BTS Ratchadamri
The Crowded Kitchen
Quince celebrates its fourth anniversary with a reunion of its ex-head chefs Jess Barnes, Blair Mathieson and Cameron Barker this Aug 4. Menu and prices TBA.
Sukhumvit Soi 45, 02-662-4478
Bring Me to Italy this Summer, Please
This Aug 2, chef Luca Appino presents a four-course menu inspired by Italy’s four summer towns, which will be paired with Italian Texica Wine at Il Fumo. B2,500 for food only; B3,300 with wine pairing.
1098/2 Rama 4 Rd., 02-286-8833
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