23 booze and food events to check out this week (May 11, 2016)
BK's weekly Bites & Blends Market rounds up the best dining and drinking events, deals and more.
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ONGOING
Cheese Master
From May 9-24, France’s official cheese ambassador Gerard Poulard returns to Scarlett with more than 100 varieties of French cheese. Grab the chance to talk cheese and let the master tailor your cheese plate to your taste. Expect cheese like Couronne Lochoise, Le compostelle, L’olivet foin, Taupinette Jousseaume, Rigotte de Condrieux and more.
37/F, Pullman Bangkok Hotel G, 188 Silom Rd., 02-238-1991
Food Truck
Siam Paragon gathers market pop-ups and food truck like Manhattan Mango and Uncle Boon Sausage through May 16.
G/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd.
Andrea Cannalire at Sensi
From May 11-14, chef Andrea Cannalire of one-Michelin-starred restaurant Cielo in Italy showcases his creations at Sensi. A four-course meat set is priced at B2,400; a four-course seafood set at B2,000 and a seven-course set at B3,500.
Narathiwat Ratchanakarin 17 Yaek 5, 02-117-1618
Cantonese Rhapsody with Master Chef Peter Tsang
From May 11-20, Hong Kong-hailing chef Peter Tsang (featured on Asia's Top 20 Chefs list) presents his signature flavors at The Mayflower’s Cantonese Festival. A special wine dinner on May 11 is priced at B3,500 per person.
Dusit Thani, 946 Rama 4 Rd, 02-200-9000
THURSDAY
Wine Dinner: An Evening with Zuccardi Winery
Mexicano hosts a five-course dinner paired with wines from Argentinian winery Zuccardi this May 12 from 7pm. B1,750 net per person.
Rembrandt Hotel, Sukhumvit Soi 18, 02-261-7100
Mexican-themed Ladies Night
22 Kitchen and Bar offers free-flow Sierra Tequila from 7-9pm and buy-one-get-one-free after 9pm on May 12.
Dusit Thani, Rama 4 Rd., 02-200-9000. MRT Silom
Teens of Singapore
This May 12, four guest bartenders from Singapore mix your drinks at Bangkok's best gin bar, Teens of Thailand.
76 Soi Nana, 081-443-3784
Tasha Lu at Bunker
Bunker welcomes Hendrick's gin's Southeast Asia brand ambassador Tasha Lu to showcase four gin-based cocktails on May 12 from 8-10pm. Reservations required.
118/2 Sathorn Soi 12, 092-563-9991
Restaurant Week
Central Chidlom and Central Embassy roll out restaurant deals and activities from May 12-31.
Phloen Chit Rd., BTS Chit Lom/Phloen Chit
FRIDAY
Tasha Lu at Peek-a-Boo
On Friday May 13, Hendrick's brand ambassdor guest-bartends at Hyde & Seek Peek-a-Boo.
G/F, Groove @ CentralWorld, Rama 1 Rd., 02-646-1099. BTS Siam/Chit Lom
Wine Dinner
Cafe Claire hosts a two hours of unlimited free-flow French wines with finger food and lucky draw this May 13 from 6-8pm. B799 per person.
Oriental Residence, 110 Wireless Rd., 02-125-9000
Eat Like a Champ!
25 Degrees hosts a hot dog eating contest on May 13 where the winner gets two roundtrip tickets to Hong Kong. Sign up at ow.ly/4noHRu.
25 Degrees, G/F, Pullman Bangkok Hotel G, 188 Silom Rd., 02-238-1991
SATURDAY
A special evening of J.Dupont’s Cognac and Chef Mirco Keller’s creation
This May 14, Water Library Chamchuri hosts a four-course dinner, paired with J.Dupont’s Cognac at B2,600 per person.
Chamchuri Square, Rama 4 Rd., 09-5085-7777. MRT Sam Yan
Bangkok Farmers’ Market
The weekend foodies market where you can buy products straight from the source takes place at Gateway Ekamai. May 14-15, 10am-6pm.
982/22 Sukhumvit Rd., 02-108-2888. BTS Ekkamai
SUNDAY
Bangkok Restaurant Week
Through May 15, Wongnai teams up with about 40 restaurants in Bangkok to roll out one-price lunch (B499) and dinner (B699) deals. For more information, visit www.wongnai.com.
Ms & Friends Charity Market
Health-conscious Instagram blogger @mshappydiet partners with restaurants and shops to roll out a pop-up market at Emquartier on May 15 from 3-8pm. Tickets start at B100.
Emquartier, Sukhumvit Rd. BTS Phrom Phong
MONDAY
This May 16-17, Il Fumo welcomes Spanish supplier Imanol Jaca of Txogitxu who sources premium Spanish beef to restaurants like Arzak (3 Michelin stars; #17 World’s 50 Best Restaurants) and Pierre Gagnaire (3 Michelin stars), bringing with him products for the occasion. Reservations can be made at choti@ilfumo.com and 081 620 8879
1098/2 Rama 4 Rd., 02-286-8833
BEYOND
Summer of Riesling
Riedel Wine Bar & Cellar celebrates a month of Riesling throughout May. This May 19 sees an intermediate level talk on the “Pradikat Levels” at B2,000, followed on May 23 by an advanced presentation on the “Grand Cru Sites” (B2,500). Eight different Rieslings will be served at each event.
2/F, Gaysorn, 999 Phloen Chit Rd., 02-656-1133. BTS Chit Lom
Lobster Special
J’aime presents a special seven-course menu of lobster dishes at B3,199 through May 21.
U Sathorn, 105, 105/1 Soi Ngam Duphli, 02-119-4899. MRT Lumphini
Caviar Martini Night
This May 27 from 7-9pm, Diplomat Bar offers free-flow Beluga vodka and G’Vine gin martinis along with five different olives, lemon and caviar. B4,000 per person.
Conrad, 87 Wireless Rd., 02-690-9999. BTS Phloen Chit
Chef Emmanuel Renaut visit
From May 23-28, chef Emmanuel Renaut from three-Michelin-starred Flocons de Sel Gastronomic Restaurant in Megeve, France visits La Scala to showcase his creative dishes. Set lunch is priced at B4,500 while set dinner B8,500 per person.
The Sukhothai Bangkok, 13/3 Sathorn Rd., 02-344-8888
San Pellegrino Master Class
As part of Fine Dining Lover Guest Chef series, San Pellegrino brings chef Kirk Westaway from Singapore’s modern French restaurant Jaan (#11 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurant 2016). Tables Grill hosts his dinner (B5,800/person inclusive of Bellavista sparkling wine) on May 25-26.
Grand Hyatt Erawan, Ratchadamri Rd., 02-254-6250. BTS Ratchadamri
Return of the Crowning Touch
This May 25-28, La Vie welcomes back chef Stephane Buron of the two-Michelin-starred Le Chabichou in France. His seven-course set dinner is priced at B6,000 net per person (B2,000 extra for wine pairing).
Vie Hotel, Phaya Thai Rd., 02-309-3939. BTS Ratchathewi
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