Check out this week's best food and booze events in Bangkok (Jan 16)
BK's weekly round-up of all the best dining and drinking events, deals and more.
Little Market founders Jason Lang and Chet Adkins bring their juicy, flavorful burgers to Smalls for one night on Jan 16. Prices from B200 (cash only).
Jan 16, 7pm. Smalls, 186/3 Suan Phlu Soi 1, 094-264-9535
On Jan 17, Smalls throws a special dinner hosted by Alex Morabito, owner of Italian restaurant Opus, which is best known for its huge selection of over 400 Italian wines. Expect traditional Italian fare prepared by chef Davide Calo available for a la carte from B390. Book your table on here or call 094-264-9535.
Jan 17, 7pm. Smalls, 186/3 Suan Phlu Soi 1, 094-264-9535.
SOS Foundation and Stenden Thailand team up to talk about food waste, with zero-waste cocktail workshops, plus games and lucky prize draws.
Jan 18, 4:30pm. The Commons, 335 Thonglor Soi 17, 089-152-2677. Free.
Enjoy a special tapas feast at Karmakamet’s first Saturday night party. Expect comforting bites (from B290) like roasted beef asparagus rolls, crab pasta and plenty of snacks to go with the restaurant's signature cocktails and upbeat tracks from guest DJs. To book your seat, call 02-262-0700, or [email protected].
Jan 19, 9pm. Karmakamet Diner, 30/1 Soi Metheenivet, 02-262-0700
On Saturday, Jan 19, Hair of the Dog’s four-story abode welcomes 29 kegs of fresh beer. Try them all from 5pm for B1,247 per person. Book here.
Jan 19, 5pm. Mahatun Plaza Building, 888/26 Phloen Chit Rd, 02-650-7589.
This Jan 20, Pesca presents a collection of comforting cheesy dishes from many different nations. Think raclette, baked camembert truffle, tartiflette as French classics; cacio e pepe pasta and cheese pizza representing Italian comforts; mac and cheese, cheesy fries and cheeseburgers from American’s—along with charcuterie, potatoes and pickles. All-you-can-eat is B1,490 with free-flow drink packages available at B2,900 per person.
Jan 20, 11am. Pesca Mar & Terra Bistro, Ekkamai Soi 12, 063-267-7778.
On Jan 23, Havana Social welcomes Ilias Stergiopoulos and Phaedon Papakonstantinou, of the World’s 50 Best Bars mainstay Baba Au Rum in Athens, to whip out their signature drinks.
Jan 23, Sukhumvit Soi 11, 02-061-5344.
On Jan 24-25, Austin Bush, the author of hit cookbook The Food of Northern Thailand, heads to WTF Gallery & Cafe to whip out a set menu of flavors from the north: think slow-grilled, beef and pounded salads, crispy deep-fried snacks and crunchy, savory, spicy dips. B900 per person, advance reservation required.
Jan 24-25, 7 and 9pm. WTF Gallery & Cafe, 7 Sukhumvit Soi 51, 02-662-6246
On Jan 24, Siwilai City Club welcomes to the kitchen 100 Mahaseth’s chef Chalee Kader, who’ll present a special six-course nose-to-tail set dinner (B1,600 per person) from 6pm onwards.
Jan 24, 6pm. Siwilai City Club, 6/F, Central Embassy, Phloen Chit Rd., 02-160-5631.
On Jan 26, Thonglor’s hidden tropical bar Pink Flamingo by Prelude takes over Happy Endings, Silom’s Vietnamese-themed bar. Expect a night of '80s Asian flair, neon lights, '80s songs, dishes cooked by chef Calvin Fong and flamingo-inspired cocktails.
Jan 26, Happy Endings, 1/5 Sala Daeng Soi 1, 080-961-4524.
Head over to the Australian Pub this Jan 26 to celebrate Australian day with a free Aussie-style BBQ and special drinks. Get your face painted and listen to live music performances.
Jan 26, The Australian Pub, 37 Sukhumvit Soi 11, 02-651-0800.
Between Jan 30-Feb 1, you can head to La Vie for a taste of authentic French cuisine courtesy of visiting master chef Thierry Drapeau. The French chef has garnered international recognition thanks to his two-Michelin-starred restaurant, Thierry Drapeau Logis de la Chabotterie, in Saint-Sulpice-le-Verdon, France. Combining a traditional focus on natural, local produce with an inventive approach to flavors, chef Thierry specializes in authentic jus-based dishes, which are light, herby and flavorful, yet low in butter. The seven-course menu will be available for three nights only, priced at B6,750 or B8,750 with wine pairing, and looks set to showcase his refined approach to French cuisine from La Vie's high-end, 11th-story restaurant.
11/F, Vie Hotel, 117/39-40 Phaya Thai Rd., 02-309-3939.
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
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