Check out this week’s best food and booze events in Bangkok (Aug 26)

A Street Fighter-themed bar swap, a West Bengali charity dinner, wine-pairing and more!

By Supanan Anansuviroj

25 August, 2020 Bangkok time

Wed, Aug 26

Bangkok Bar Swap 2020

Drinks distributor Brand Connect is behind this Street Fighter-themed bar swap, which kicks off this Wednesday with Tropic City’s finest will be heading over to Thonglor’s Backstage this Aug 26.

Aug 26, 8-11pm. Backstage Bar, L/F, Playhaus Thonglor, 205/22-23 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 02-712-5747

Rum Revolution: Guest Shift ft Valentin Iulian

The SEA brand ambassador for Alchemy Spirits, Valentin Iulian, will be taking over the infamous Cuban bar Havana Social with his special concoctions.

Aug 26, Havana Social, Sukhumvit Soi 11. To book, call 080-467-7409

Thu, Aug 27

Karmakamet Conveyance x Haoma #noonehungry Charity Dinner

Chef Deepanker “DK” Khosla of Haoma and chef Jutamas “Som” Theantae of Karmakamet Conveyance are teaming up to serve two 10-course West Bengali dinners (from B2,990/person). One ticket sold equals 20 meals for the hungry as part of Haoma's No One Hungry campaign.

Aug 27. Karmakamet Conveyance, 1,1/1 Sukhumvit Soi 49, 02-004-3997. Book here

Sep 17. Haoma, 231/3 Sukhumvit Soi 31, 02-038-5821. Book here

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Sofitel Wine Days

From Aug 27 through Oct 31, Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit will be joining the hotel brand's annual celebration of wine and French culinary heritage. The event series begins with a four-course dinner (from B2,490) at Belga, paired with Argentinian wines curated by Zoltan Zakor of Vanichwathana Fine Wines Co. Stay tuned for upcoming events.

Aug 27-Oct 31. Belga Rooftop Bar and Brasserie, 32/F, 189 Sukhumvit Rd., 02-126-9999. Book here

Fri, Aug 28

Premium French Cuisine & Bubbles Evening at The Allium Bangkok

Indulge in The Allium Bangkok’s four-course menu paired with vintage Veuve Clicquot bubbly (from B4,888/person; B4,000/person for Athenee Club members & Club Marriott members). The menu includes Gillardeau oysters with Oscietra caviar with cucumber and kiwi; Hokkaido scallops with watercress puree, potato, radish and onion cream; French langoustine and slow-cooked pork belly with carrot and orange puree and langoustine foam; and duck breast with pumpkin puree, duck leg confit croquette and coriander.

Aug 28. The Allium Bangkok, 3/F, The Athenee Hotel, 61 Wireless Rd., 02-650-8800. Book here

Copper Bar Turning One

Celebrate the first anniversary of this experimental cocktail bar, with favorite concoctions including Fernie (fresh basil, gin, camomile liqueur, apple and lemon juice, honey, celery bitters, Fernet-Branca and egg white) and Rango (mango chutney, lime juice, white rum and egg white) for B300 each—the first 15 people to enter will get one free drink when they buy one drink.

Aug 28. Copper Bar, 49/9 Sukhumvit Rd., 083-072-2770

Sichuan Snack Bar

Soul Food Mahanakorn’s founder Jarrett Wrisley will be whipping up Sichun delicacies like la zi ji (Sichuan mala chicken) and dan dan noodles, which you can wash down with natural wine from Wine Garage, craft beers from Beervana and cocktails from Bootleggers Trading.

Aug 28. Soul Food Mahanakorn, 56/10 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor). To reserve, call 02-714-7708

Sip and Mingle

Guest bartender and Beam Suntory Thailand brand ambassador Nanthawat Klinhom will be shaking up Maker’s Mark cocktails (B300/glass) for The Bar at The House on Sathorn. On top of that, you’ll get one free Maker’s Mark signature glass for every three cocktails purchased and two free for every bottle of Maker’s Mark purchased.

Aug 28, The Bar at The House on Sathorn, 106 Sathorn Rd. To reserve, call 02-344-4025

Sat, Aug 29

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Sundowners (Free Flow)

Starting this Saturday, Phrom Phong’s Vanilla Sky Rooftop Bar will be offering a free-flow promotion for B699/person. The free-flow menu includes sparkling wines, red wine, beer, two types of cocktails, gin and vodka.

Aug 29. Vanilla Sky Rooftop Bar, 35/F, Compass SkyView Hotel, 12 Sukhumvit Soi 24. To reserve, call 02-011-1111

Ongoing

About Pasta

Throughout August and September, Asoke's home of Mediterranean bites and natural wine will welcome a fresh pasta corner, featuring 10 types of pasta handmade to order and a special menu charting dishes from the north to the south of Italy.

Through Sep 30. About Eatery, Ocean Tower II, Asoke Soi 3, 092-9072191

Upcoming

BK Restaurant Week

From Sep 19-Oct 3, BK Magazine will be partnering with some of the city’s best restaurants for BK Restaurant Week 2020—think 80/20 (1 Michelin star), TAAN, Mediterra, Kintsugi by Jeff Ramsey and more! For two weeks, we’re joining hands with over 60 restaurants to serve hundreds of special set menus starting from just B500++. Each set menu consists of a minimum of three courses (starter, main course and dessert), with an extra course for any diner who books using a Citi credit card. Pre-sale tickets are now available to purchase online for Citi card members, while general booking opens Aug 31. In most cases, you’re getting a great deal on a meal that would cost you 50-100 percent more any other time. Even better? You get a chance to support this city’s awesome dining scene.

Sep 19-Oct 3 (pre-booking opens Aug 24). Discover the full list of participating BK Restaurant Week venues at bkrestaurantweek.com

Speakeasy Cocktail Pairing Experience, 008 Bar x La Casa Nostra

La Casa Nostra's chef Nino Scognamillo will be whipping up six courses of Italian tapas, paired with classic Italian cocktails with a twist (from B4,950).

Sep 2. 008 Bar, 11/F, Akyra Hotel, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor). To reserve, call 095-295-1565 or 02-392-8959