12 booze and food events to check out this week (Nov 25, 2015)
BK's weekly Bites & Blends Market rounds up the best dining and drinking events, deals and more.
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WEDNESDAY
Loy Krating
On Nov 25, Sheepshank hosts its version of Loy Krathong festival with Thai craft beer and music by DJ Mong. Reservations recommended.
47 Phra Athit Rd., 02-629-5165
Vivin Van Thaiger
This month sees the return of the collaboration of Vivin and Daniel Thaiger with foie gras burgers. Nov 25 at Sathorn Square from 11am-2:30pm and Nov 28 at Whisgars Soi 23 from 3pm. You can book your burger through 084-549-0995.
Sathorn Square building, Sathorn Rd., BTS Chong Nonsi
Whisgars, 16 Sukhumvit Soi 23, 02-661-3220. BTS Asok
THURSDAY
Phuong's Pho
Smalls hosts its monthly Vietnamese pho night, on Nov 25, 7.30pm. Get there early.
186/3 Suan Phlu Soi 1, 02-236-7777
FRIDAY
Kai's Birthday Party
This Nov 27 from 6pm, Kai New Zealand celebrate its first anniversary with free-flow Kiwi-style barbecue and special drinks. B300.
142/22-23 Sathorn Soi 12, 02-635-3800
SATURDAY
Thang Long adds a twist to classic Vietnamese food by offering it in the form of burgers. Have it alongside craft beers and music by DJ GGAG. Nov 28 from 9pm.
82/5 Soi Lang Suan, 02-251-3504
SUNDAY
James Suckling in Bangkok
On Nov 29-30, Grand Hyatt Erawan welcomes two wine events featuring renowned wine critic James Suckling. On Nov 29 from 7pm, he collaborates with chef Massimo Mentasti from Michelin-starred restaurant Villa Sparina for a live-cooking dinner paired with top Italian wines at The Residence. B10,000 per person. On Nov 30 from 6-8pm, The Grand Ballroom hosts wine tasting sessions featuring 75 wineries. B1,499/person.
494 Ratchadamri Rd., 02-254-1234. BTS Ratchadamri
BEYOND
Champagne and Beyond
This Dec 2, Pacific City Club and Wine Garage’s monthly wine workshop explores bubbly alternatives to Champagne. B500/person. Reservations can be made at 02-653-2450. Limited seats.
Two Pacific Place, 142 Sukhumvit Rd., 02-653-2450
This Dec 2-3, Mei Jiang welcomes chef Tam Kwok Fung, the master behind Macau’s two-Michelin-starred Jade Dragon, as part of the Fine Dining Lovers guest chef series. A six-course dinner is B6,888 per person inclusive of wine.
The Peninsula, 333 Charoennakorn Rd., 02-861-2888. Free Ferry from BTS Saphan Taksin
Melt Ventures
Park Ventures presents a food market with a global-warming awareness theme this Dec 2-4 from 4pm. Participating names include Seed, Roast, Smoked by Lady Brett, Yellow Spoon, All Six to Twelve and Chandon.
Park Ventures Ecoplex, Phloen Chit Rd. BTS Phloen Chit
Think. Eat. Save
This Dec 3 from noon-2pm at Parc Paragon, The UN Environment Programme Asia Pacific and Aussie food rescue organization OzHarvest aim to build awareness of food waste by giving away free lunches by chefs from Bangkok favorites like Bo.lan and Nahm.
Parc Paragon, 991 Rama 1 Rd., 02-690-1000. BTS Siam
This Dec 4-13, restaurants by Chao Phraya offer special menus and deals. Participating places include Angelini, Sambal, Err, Viva & Aviv, Chakrabongse Villa, Sala Rim Naam, Mei Jiang and many more.
Wine Talk
Another Story’s monthly wine workshop on how to plan your festive wines. Dec 8 from 7:30-8:30pm. B1,000/person. Reserve your seat at [email protected]
4/F, Emquartier, Sukhumvit Rd., 02-003-6138. BTS Phrom Phong
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