Check out this week's best food and booze events in Bangkok (Aug 29)
A visit from Burnt Ends' barbecue master Dave Pynt, the return of Mikkeller's Sunday brunch and cocktails from the founder of Hong Kong's Coa.
On Aug 29-30, award-winning barbecue chef Dave Pynt—of Michelin-starred Burnt Ends, in Singapore—will host an exclusive dinner on the Waldorf Astoria's rooftop. Expect fine wines to match the meats.
55/F, Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, 151 Ratchadamri Rd., 02-846-8888 or [email protected]. B10,000/person.
On Aug 30, join Trader Vic's very first beach party, featuring barbecue (B999 including one Mai Tai and free-flow soft drinks/B1,599 including free-flow cocktails, beer and wine) and live bands.
Trader Vic’s, Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort & Spa, 257 Charoen Nakhon Rd., 02-467-0022
231/3 Sukhumvit Soi 31, 02-038-5821. Visit haoma.dk or click here. B2,990/person plus B2,590 for optional beverage pairing.
On Aug 31, pastry master Karuna Srisean hosts a confection workshop (B3,990), that will teach you how to craft a perfect wagashi—traditional Japanese candy made from mochi, anko red bean paste and fruit.
The Workshop 211, 354/3 Ekkamai Soi 20, 064-048-5608 or 064-648-5608
Mikkeller Bangkok, 26 Ekkamai Soi 10, 02-381-9891
Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel, 155 Ratchadamri Rd., 02-126-8866
On Sep 3, join Hemingway’s monthly wine tasting session, featuring labels selected by Thailand's respected wine supplier, Vanichwathana, side by side with cold cuts and cheeses.
Hemingway Bangkok, Sukhumvit Soi 11, 02 653 3900. B500/person
On Sep 4, Vesper will welcome Jay Khan, the founder of Hong Kong’s Agave-dedicated cocktail bar, COA (no.12 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2019).
Vesper, 10/15 Convent Rd., 02-235-2777
Bangkok's amazing animal shelter, PAWS, celebrates its seventh birthday on Sep 5 with a special fundraiser, featuring cat-themed cocktails, entertainment from Comedy Club Bangkok and raffles. To book your ticket, email [email protected] or message PAWS' Facebook page. Cats from PAWS will be in attendance.
Sep 5. UnionSPACE, 30 Sukhumvit Soi 61. B500 in advance/B600 on the door—includes a free PAWS T-shirt
Thonglor’s homey Italian restaurant and wine bar, Carbar, hosts a special three-course, family-style feast with wine pairing (B1,500/person including three glasses of wine). Highlight dishes hand-cut pappardelle with duck ragu, bufalina and basil pizza and much more.
Sep 7. 72 Courtyard, 72 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 02-392-6922
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