Huntsman Pub

The Landmark Bangkok, 138 Sukhumvit Rd., 02-254-0404. Open Sun-Thu 11:30-2am. BTS Nana. (read more...)

Siam Winery’s newly appointed winemaker Kathrin Puff is in charge of quality control for Monsoon Valley Wines.

Three words to describe your wines?

Crispy, fruity and, for the red wines I would say, “mouth feel.” (read more...)

Up until recently, the only wines labeled
“organic” were bad wines. This is not to
say that there weren’t excellent organic
wines out there—but they weren’t labeled
as such, because to the average consumer,
“organic” meant hippie health
food that you consumed for the sake of (read more...)

Crystal Lounge

28 Sukhumvit Soi 20, 02-258-1599. (read more...)

Booze and bites to accompany the football matches. By Mim Koletschka and Stephanie Roy (read more...)

All Jazzed Up

Celebrate the Russian spirit with some Russian spirits. (read more...)

Instead of blowing a fortune on Champagne, celebrate with sparkling wines.

‘Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry. And what better for general merriment than a glass of bubbly? Most of us, when we think of sparkling wine, think of Champagne. But not all sparkling wines can rightly be called Champagne—and, contrary to popular belief, not every bottle of Champagne is superior to every bottle of sparkling wine. (read more...)

BK sips its way through seven of the city’s wine bars.

When the season turns festive, thoughts turn to having a tipple or two with friends. Luckily, Bangkok has more and more wine bars that entertain the oenophile in all of us. (read more...)

Home Sweet Home

With its brick walls, plump couches and colorful rattan sofas, two-month-old Bella Casa (9/11 Terddamri Rd., MRT Bangsue, Exit 1, 02-585-8767. Open Mon-Sat 11am-10pm) is set to be a homey neighborhood hangout. The food is creative and international, with such dishes as cream shrimp croquette (B120), tonkatsu with wasabi salad (B100) and lasagna crepe (B200). Don’t miss Bella Casa’s signature homemade matoom cake (B50). Acoustic bands play every Friday. (read more...)