Wednesday

Couscous x Natural Wines 

Every Wednesday in May (May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30), explore flavors of the Mediterranean in the couscous dishes of chef Francesco Deiana at Via Maris, paired alongside a selection of 10 natural wines at promotional rates.

10/15 Convent Road, 02 236 5558

Friday

Sake with Saki

Saturday

Bangkok Farmers' Market

Viva La Vida Kika

Monday

Pasta Takeover: Series 2 Chef Davide Calo

Tuesday

Guest Bartender Jon Lee

Upcoming

Fiesta of South American Flavours

On May 18, Le Meridien Bangkok's Bamboo Chic Bar offers a tasting of eight Chilean and Argentinean wines, alongside almost 30 small plates. Top wineries Concha y Toro (Chile), Argento and Catena (both Argentina) will supply great Malbecs, as well as Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio whites. To go with, nibble on chef Marco Cammarata's ocean-fresh, fruity ceviches and Latin tapas dishes. B1,500 per person, 7:30-9:30pm. 

4/F, Le Meridien, 40/5 Surawong Rd., 02-232-8888

Gaston Acurio

This May 17-19, The Mandarin Oriental will welcome arguably Peru’s most renowned chef, Gaston Acurio of Astrid & Gaston in Lima, who is credited with transforming Peruvian cuisine into the international fine-dining sensation it is today. From 7pm nightly, chef Acurio will present some of his signature dishes at Lord Jim’s restaurant in the Mandarin Oriental, with the likes of his famed ceviche afrodisiaco (lime-cured king crab, sea urchin, clams and scallops) available from the a la carte menu. For the full experience, though, you'll want to try the 5-course tasting menu at B4,120 net per person or 7-course at B5,650 net per person.

Lord Jim’s, Mandarin Oriental, 48 Oriental Ave., 02-659-9000 ext 7680

Mash 1st Anniversary

Silom craft beer bar Mash celebrates its birthday with a happy hour all night on May 18: all taps B180. There’s also a keg of free welcoming beer for all guests (first in, first served).
Convent Rd., 089-692-5666

Prelude x Sarnies: Pop-up Brunch Part II

Portugal The New Dawn: Ep 4

Chef Vitor Matos of the one-Michelin-star Antiqvvm in Porto, Portugal, visits Il Fumo to cook alongside head chef Nelson Amorim on May 22-23. For two nights only, the two chefs will present six-course dinner (B3,800, extra B1,300 for wine pairing) featuring modern interpretations of Portuguese cuisine with personal touches. Expect dishes like meia desfeita (chickpeas with salt cod), and hake and clams a Bulhao Pato (in garlicky broth).

1098/2 Rama 4 Rd., 02-286-8833

Wine Pairing Workshop

The people behind Wine Garage, the online artisanal wine shop, will join forces with Jordan Cortes, the head sommelier at L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon, for an afternoon workshop on May 22 dedicated to food and wine pairing. Cortes, originally from northern Spain, has worked in  Michelin restaurants throughout Europe including a three-year stint with Robuchon in London before settling at the Bangkok arm (No.3 in Top Tables 2018). For B5,500 you’ll taste a variety of bubbles, whites and reds with Cortes offering guidance on complementary and contrasting pairing possibilities. It’ll all take place at The Cookhouse Number 9, a private supper club in a private home on Sukhumvit Soi 30, whose chefs (Le Cordon Bleu London grads with stints at Suhring and Mezzaluna) will whip out food to go with each wine. Running from 2-5pm, the workshop is limited to 16 people. Reservations at [email protected].

Umberto Bombana

Italian chef Umberto Bombana, of Hong Kong’s three-Michelin-starred 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana, will take over the kitchen at The Sukhothai’s old-school La Scala restaurant on May 23-24. Hailed as the “king of white truffles,” chef Bombana’s Italian restaurant is the only one outside of Italy to hold three Michelin stars and was also voted No.13 in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2018. For lunch and dinner, he’ll prepare extravagant dishes like white asparagus and Oscietra caviar, warm langoustine over a salad and egg emulsion, and tagliolini with butter, parmesan and black truffle fondue. The price of B14,600 net also includes a welcome cocktail, wine pairing and San Pellegrino water. Reservations at [email protected].

The Sukhothai, 13/3 South Sathorn Rd., 02-344-8888.