Mark your calendar for these special food and drink events handpicked by Time Out Bangkok food writer
13 May: Crab it
Summer Palace launches drool-worthy dishes highlighting succulent crustaceans, including wok-fried sea crab with Singapore-style chili sauce, and wok-baked crab with crab stock, ginger and spring onion.
Ongoing, Summer Palace at Intercontinental Bangkok, Rama 1 Road, 0 2656 0444. BTS Chidlom
14 May: Queso real
Spanish restaurant Uno Mas dedicates Monday night to a Spanish cheese buffet with ten selections from different regions in Spain. B890
7 and 14 May, 16:00-1:00. Uno Mas at Centara Grand at Central World, Rama 1 Road, 0 2110 6255. B890. BTS Siam
15 May: Never-ending food
Brasserie Europa launches a new array of drool-worthy, all-you-can-eat selections in the Never Ending Flavors theme, showcasing succulent seafood and hearty protein selections. B1,800/person
Ongoing, 18:30-22:30. Brasserie Europa at Siam Kempinski, Rama 1 Road, 0 2162 9000. BTS Siam
16 May: Royal-style afternoon tea
The Athenee Hotel’s afternoon tea features new sweet and savory nibbles made with local organic products, as well as your choice of Ronnefeldt tea.
Ongoing, 14:00-17:00. The Bakery at The Athenee Hotel, Wireless Road, 0 2650 8800. B1,200. BTS Ploenchit.
17 May: From Singapore to Bangkok
Chef Ayo Adeyemi of Singaporean watering hole The Tippling Club teams up with Top Russell of Freebird for a special four-hand dinner.
17 May, 17:30-23:00. Freebird, Soi Sukhumvit 47, 0 2662 4936. BTS Thonglor.
18 May: Lima in Bangkok
Gaston Acurio, world-renowned masterchef and owner of the critically-acclaimed Astrid y Gaston in Lima, delivers five- and seven-course menus showcasing a modern approach to Peruvian fare at Lord Jim’s.
17-19 May, 19:00-22:30. Lord Jim’s at Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, Charoenkrung, 0 2659 9000. B3,500/B4,800. BTS Saphan Taksin
19 May: Whiskey Day at 72 Courtyard
Thonglor’s food, booze and party complex 72 Courtyard celebrates World Whiskey Day with special prices on selected whiskies, and special events at four outlets—Lucky Fish, Evil Man’s Blue, Savoy and Beer Belly.
19 May, 72 Courtyard, Soi Sukhumvit 55, 0 2392 7799. BTS Thonglor
20 May: Fine-dining in the sky
Chef Christian Ham of Red Sky creates a four-course menu featuring dishes created with top-notch imported ingredients—lobster salad à la Parisienne, white asparagus served three ways, pan-seared snowfish with ratatouille, and white peach crème brûlée.
Until June. Red Sky at Centara Grand at CentralWord, Rama 1 Road. 0 2100 6255. B2,955. BTS Siam
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