Thu, Oct 10

Cactus Bangkok x Pakalolo

Cactus’s bartending crew is headed to Ari's Hawaiian bar for a guest shift party, featuring tropical vibes and live DJs. 

Pakalolo, Ari Soi 4, 02-075-0939 

Socialgiver Charity Market 

This Oct 10-13, head to the sixth Good Society Expo for this charitable market, which will gather non-profits and social enterprises from around Thailand. Businesses are offering goods, food and services at special prices to help raise funds—purchase a B999 "Mystery Bag" to receive products from Lyn Around, Divana, Beauty Cottage, O-spa International, Let's Relax Spa and more, or take advantage of hundreds of restaurant and hotel deals. Proceeds go towards new wildlife conservation initiative, Wildchain, and local social projects.

Beacon 2 Zone, G/F, CentralWorld, Beacon 2, G/F, 999/9 Rama I Rd., 02-640-7000 

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PokPok : Naturalista x Marchwood

Head to Ekkamai’s hipster cafe-slash-wine bar for Isaan food—som tam, laab, gai yang (from B260)—paired with six natural wines (from B200). 

Marchwood Cafe, Ekkamai Soi 12, 080-590-8288 

Oct 11

Meat Up to Wine Down

Fill-up on grilled, smoked and barbecued meats paired with cheese and Argentinian wines, priced at B3,200/person inclusive of food, welcome drink and wine.

The Kitchen Table, 2/F, W Hotel, Sathorn Rd., 02-344-4000 

Oct 12

Crimson Room - Soft Opening

Get a sneak peek at Langsuan’s latest bar by the team behind Rabbit Hole and Liberation. Expect Roaring Twenties vibes and creative cocktails at this new Art Deco jazz den.

Crimson Room, 87 Langsuan Rd., 062-259-2525 

Weekend Brunch at Indus

Brunch is always a good idea on the weekend—especially when it involves all-you-can-eat Indian specials (B950/person). 

11:30am-3pm, Oct 12-13. Indus, 71 Sukhumvit Soi 26, 02-258-4900

Oct 15

Crazy Cheese Curd Carnage

National Cheese Curd Day is a thing (apparently), so why not celebrate? Head to Fatty's American-style diner for fried Wisconsin cheese curds (B99), poutine (B99) and the Curd Burglar (burger topped with smoked bacon, peppers, onions, fried cheese curds and Sriracha mayo; B239). There will also a "three for B300" deal on PBR, as well as open mic performances.

Fatty’s Bar & Diner, 598/66 Asoke Din Daeng Rd., 02-245-2965 

Oct 16

Notte Rosa with Malfy Gin Rosa

Love gin? Then head to Neapolitan-pizza house Peppina Soi 33 on Oct 9, 16, 23 and 30 (6-7:30pm) to take advantage of this deal: two-for-one on three special Italian gin concoctions, including gin fizz, G&Ts and martinis (B320 each).

6-7:30pm, Oct 9, 16, 23 and 30. Peppina, 27/1 Sukhumvit Soi 33, 02-119-7677 

Malts & Jaews Whiskey Tasting Dinner at Funky Lam Kitchen

Thonglor’s Laotian bar-slash-restaurant is gearing up for a special four-course sharing-style dinner complete with whiskey cocktail pairing. 

Funky Lam, The Taste Thonglor, 235 Thonglor Soi 11, 02-050-0469. B2,000/person

Upcoming

Chef's Table: Embrace the Taste of Autumn

Head to Central Food Hall for a seven-course contemporary French menu by chef Pruek Sumpantaworaboot—an instructor at Le Cordon Bleu Dusit—complete with wine pairing.

Oct 18, Central Food Hall, 7/F, CentralWorld, 999/9 Rama I Rd., 081-266-3485. B2,700/person

Buffet & Panel Discussion – Edible Bugs: Protein of the Future?

A night of gourmet food and desserts made using insects by chef Kong of ChangChui's Insects in the Backyard, with a panel discussion about the future of insects in the global culinary world. 

Oct 18, Foreign Correspondents Club, 518/5 Phloen Chit Rd., 02-652-0580. B550/members or B650/non-members

The Legendary Whisky Tasting

A staggering 120 brown spirits from around the world—all available for sampling. A 'Fine & Rare' tasting ticket gets you access to 60 hard-to-find whiskeys. Italian Chef Christian Martena (most recently of Waiting for Clara) has been brought in to handle accompanying small bites. 

Oct 18, 4-9pm. Cohiba Atmosphere, 63 Soi Ruam Ruedi. 083-988-5002 & 091-698-1111. 

Homemade Teriyaki Don Workshop

Learn how to make an authentic chicken teriyaki donburi (rice bowl dish) and tasty side dishes, including spinach goma-ae and miso soup, taught by a Japanese chef.

Oct 20, The Commons, 3/F, 355 Thonglor Soi 17, 089-152-2677. B1,900/person 

Scarlett BKK x Chef Gunn

On Oct 29-30, head to Silom's elegant French bistro, Scarlett, to experience a special five-course set dinner whipped up by Top Chef Thailand's chef Gunn. Expect beets tartare, Alaskan king crab, Australian dry-aged tenderloin and more.

Scarlett Wine Bar & Restaurant, 37/F, Pullman Bangkok Hotel G, 188 Silom Rd., 096-860-7990. B2,800 plus B1,000 for wine pairing