13 booze and food events to check out this week (May 18, 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
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
The Yard Farmers’ Market
As part of its Restaurant Week, Central Embassy hosts a health market from May 12-22, featuring health shops, organic cafes and activities.
2/F and 5/F, Central Embassy, 1031 Ploen Chit Rd. BTS Ploen Chit
THURSDAY
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
Five of Bangkok's coolest bars, galleries and shops—Studio Lam, Soulbar, Q&A, Cho Why and Machine Age Workshop—join forces for a massive house party at new hotel Bangkokfile. Q&A will unveil a special drink especially for the occasion, while food will come from new BBQ specialist Foo John.
Bangkokfile, 235/13 Sukhumvit Soi 21, 083-062-7207
SATURDAY
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
This Saturday May 21, Changwon Express offers special prices on its six new Thai craft beer taps at B140/pint from 5pm-midnight.
37 Asoke Din Daeng Rd., 092-251-8661. Open Mon-Sat 5pm-midnight. MRT Petchaburi
MONDAY
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
TUESDAY
Chef Visit
This May 24-28, Lord Jim's welcomes chef Jose Avillez from Belcanto, Lisbon to showcase Portuguese cuisine. B4,700-6,900.
Mandarin Oriental, 8 Oriental Avenue, Charoenkrung Soi 40, 02-200-9000
UPCOMING
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
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
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