From Nov 9-20, The St. Regis Bangkok presents a series of dinners and events featuring a lineup of celebrity chefs and mixologists, including Michele Griglio of the Michelin-starred Restaurant Winter Garden by Caino at The St. Regis Florence and Alfredo Russo of the Michelin-starred Dolce Stil Novo Restaurant in Turin. Prices vary, see www.stregisbangkok.com/taste. 

 

La Scala once again welcomes chef Pascal Barbot, chef-owner of the three-Michelin-star Astrance from Paris, and his entire chef team, from Nov 10-15. Diners can savor his set dinner at B8,900/person (B2,000 extra for wine pairing) on Nov 10-13, set lunch at B4,700 (B2,000 extra for wine pairing) on Nov 11-14, wine dinner at B12,400 on Nov 14 and Sunday brunch at B3,000 on Nov 15.

 

 

Phrom Phong’s Indian institution Indus welcomes Nishant Choubey, the head chef from Dusit Devarana hotel in New Delhi, for a series of pop-up dinners this Nov 11-12 to celebrate Diwali. B2,400 per person or B3,000 with wine pairing.

 

Through Nov 15, the chef who’s earned the most Michelin stars in the world, Joel Robuchon, visits his Bangkok outlet L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon to celebrate its first anniversary. A chance for diners to meet the master.

This Nov 12-21, The Pavilion adds Korean dishes to its dinner buffet line, whipped up by master chef Heon Chul Kim. Mon-Thu B1,550/person; Fri-Sat B1,850/person.

On Fri Nov 13, One Touch Band & DJ Vadim plays from 9pm at Hi-So where you can enjoy a complimentary “Friday 13th” cocktail or beer from 9-10pm and special beverage prices throughout the night.

 

On Nov 13 at Hemingway’s, Cuban cigar expert Franklin Zapata Terry demonstrates cigar rolling. You can buy freshly rolled cigars at B900-2,250 and pair them with three whiskies from Compass Box at B600.

 

Craft Silom hosts the new blonde tap from Belgian beer La Chouffe on Nov 13, featuring the beer at B130/33cl and B240/50cl and music from Rick & Zoe duo from 7-10pm.

 

On Nov 14, Mexican restaurant La Monita celebrates its sixth birthday with a party, offering Mexican food, along with Spanish tapas from Osito, Japanese food from Jubei Izakaya. Others present include Whisgars, Hair of the Dog, Beervana, San Miguel, Two Tales and Hopsession.B500. 6pm-10pm.

 

This Nov 15, Cho Why hosts a midday drinking session with craft beer by Golden Coins and Let the Boy Die, nitro coffee by Finca de Barn, Mediterranean gin and tonics, pomada and vermouth, along with tapas by El Chiringuito and seafood paella by Broken Eggs. Bangkok Swing crew also joins with a dance session.

The House on Sathorn welcomes chef Vladimir Mukhin from Russia’s White Rabbit (#23 in World’s 50 Best Restaurants) for a nine-course dinner on Nov 16-17 from 7pm. B5,900 per person (B7,900 with wine pairing). Reservations required.