Wed, Feb 6

Ajit & Kshitiz Gurung at The Bamboo Bar

On Feb 6, Bangkok's oldest jazz institution, Bamboo Bar, welcomes guest bartenders Ajit and Kshitiz Gurung from Hong Kong's Stockton, number eight in last year's Asia’s 50 Best Bars list, who will be shaking up their signature cocktails from 9pm onwards.
1/F, Mandarin Oriental, 48 Charoen Krung Soi 40 (Oriental Avenue), 02-659-9000. 

Thu, Feb 7

Anglothai X Soul Food Mahanakorn

After training at Bangkok’s Nahm, Thai-British chef John Chantarasak was part of the team who made London’s Thai food scene laidback and funky at Som Saa, described by Time Out as the “fourth best restaurant in London” in 2016. This Feb 7, John returns to Bangkok with his solo venture AngloThai to cook alongside US chef-food writer Jarrett Wrisley at Soul Food Mahanakorn. Make reservations for a B1,500-a-head sharing menu promising bold flavors—raw beef laab, fish sauce caramel—and British touches. Wine Garage will do an optional natural wine pairing for B1,000.
Feb 7, 56/10 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 02-714-7708

Eats Payao Pop-Up at Smalls

This Jan 24, Smalls' pop-up series welcomes Sathorn's northern Thai specialist, Eats Payao, to serve their star dishes like khaosoi and homemade sai oua, alongside their new line of Singaporean dishes like Hainanese chicken rice and laksa. Bookings available through here.
Smalls, 186/3 Suan Phlu Soi 1, 094-264-9535.

Sat, Feb 9

Shinsen Fish Market’s Tuna Festival

Acrss three Saturdays (Jan 26, Feb 9 and 23), Shinsen Fish Market is hosting a range of festivities centering on the finest ocean delicacies. Among the attractions are a tuna cutting show, in which the executive chef will show off his knife skills finely slicing hon-maguro or bluefin tuna. You’ll be able to taste the tuna in eight new dishes specially created for the occasion.   
163/6 Phetchaburi 38/1, 02-260-6522. www.fb.com/Shinsenfishmarket

Sun, Feb 10

Comfort Zone, Barefood X Baladin

On Feb 10, vegan shop-slash-cafe Barefood serves all-plant burgers hot off the grill from 11am-9pm along with beers from Farm Brewery Baladin (both draft and bottles). 

Barefood, 26 Sukhumvit Soi 61, 098-924-6995.

Upcoming

Ter'ra Popup Series

Former Freebird head chef Pongcharn “Top” Russell and former Suhring chef de partie Michelle Goh are teaming up as Ter'ra for six month's worth of pop-up dinners at the Sub-Zero and Wolf kitchen equipment showroom in Thonglor. Prices range from B2,850-3,250 depending on the ingredients that Top and Michelle dig up. These may take the form of a Ferrero Rocher-inspired snack made with 70% dark chocolate filled with duck pate and mulberry jam; or a delicate red cabbage risotto made with a variety of grains. The next dinner will be Feb 14-15, 7:45pm. Advance booking is required at info@terra-bkk.com or 063-513-3158.

Feb 14-15, Sub-Zero and Wolf, Thonglor Soi 20.

Taste with Colour

On Feb 14, chocolate-lovers can take part in Kad Kokoa's single-origin chocolate tasting workshop geared at engaging with all five senses. Hazel Lee, creator of "Taste with Colour: Chocolate Tasting Flavour Map," will encourage you to paint the flavors you taste. Includes an afternoon tea set featuring chocolate desserts by chef Rémy Janicot. B2,600 person, book at 062-664-2654.
Feb 14, Narathiwat Ratchanakarin Soi 17, 083-684-3921.

Wine Tasting Journey

On Feb 21, Ping's Restaurants Group hosts a three-course dinner of Asian flavors and seafood paired with organic, bio-dynamic and sustainable wines from Fin Wine. B1,490 a person, or B1,290 if you’re a group of eight to ten. For bookings, call 02-048-4755 or Line @pingskitchenbkk
Feb 21, Ping's Pathumwan, 2/F, Pathumwan Princess Hotel MBK Center, 444 Phayathai Rd.

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