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Four hands dinner / Igniv Bangkok x Nae:Um / Oct 29
“The Art Of Sharing” brings together Igniv Bangkok and Singapore’s Nae:Um on Oct 29. Igniv head chef Arne Riehn will join forces with Nae:Um head chef Louis Han’s contemporary Seoul cuisine. Courses will consist of multiple dishes served at once for diners to enjoy in harmony in a five-sequence sharing experience. This is the first collaborative edition of “The Art Of Sharing”. At the one-day-only event, lunch and dinner diners can expect a harmonious blend of Swiss, Thai and contemporary Korean influences, showcasing the chefs' shared dedication to creating meaningful, memorable dining experiences through their imaginative use of ingredients and storytelling through food. Visit the restaurant’s website.
Melbourne Cup / Dusit Thani Hotel / Nov 5
The Melbourne Cup horse race is an iconic annual event on the Australian calendar, which is held on the first Tuesday in November. This year the event will be broadcasted live on Nov 5 at the Dusit Thani Hotel from 9.30am, supported by the Advance Australia Council and the Australian and New Zealand Welcome Group. The Melbourne Cup Charity Lunch is raising funds for Hands Across The Water, which supports disadvantaged children and families across Thailand. Proceeds raised at this event will go directly to Hands Across The Water. A raffle prize pool of more than B1.2 million, which includes accommodation packages at international hotels, are up for grabs. There’s also jewellery from Gemfetti, Desert Diamonds, Lin Jewelers and Tom K Just Be; spa vouchers from Menard and Su Ethetics, Villa Market shopping vouchers, The Food School courses and dining vouchers from many of Bangkok’s leading restaurants. The event is open to everyone and tickets can be purchased from Megatix. The price includes welcome canapes and cocktails on arrival, and a three-course Australian-inspired shared meal served with flowing drinks. Guests will enjoy the Melbourne Cup race streamed live from Australia, a glamorous “Fashions On The Field” competition, professional photographers to capture the day, and a chance to win amazing prizes in the raffles, and a DJ and dancing to round off the day.
Diwali feast / Orchid Café / Oct 31, Nov 7, Nov 14, Nov 21, Nov 28
To celebrate India’s largest holiday, the Festival of Lights, Orchid Café at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit will offer the diverse flavours of India with special highlights on Oct 31 and each Thursday in November at The Grande Seafood dinner buffet, crafted by the hotel’s Indian chefs, Mani Prakash and Gagan Bahadhur Tamang. During Diwali, enjoy a rotating selection of Indian dishes that capture the essence of the country’s culinary heritage. From the spiced markets of Delhi to the coastal flavours of Kerala, the buffet will showcase some of India’s most beloved dishes. There will be a special Diwali dinner buffet on Nov 3. Visit the hotel’s website.
Wine dinner / Conrad Bangkok / Nov 2
From the valley of Isonzo river in Italy to Thailand, a wine dinner will take place at Liu Restaurant, at the Conrad Bangkok on Nov 2. In a collaboration with The Lis Neris Wine Maker, executive Chinese chef Andy Fung will curate a five-course dining experience, with each dish paired with wines. Visit the hotel’s website.
Indulgent promos / Quan Spa / Until Nov 30
Quan Spa at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park will offer the “Fall Into Well-Being” until November with a choice of indulgent autumn promotions. Choose from the Office Syndrome Massage or the Back Massage & Deep Cleaning Facial. Visit the hotel’s website.
Dinner collab / Mia / Oct 31
In the grand finale of the "Friends Of Mia - Next Gen Series” on Oct 31, six sommeliers will take the lead, selecting the perfect wine or signature concoctions, while chefs Pongcharn ‘Top" Russell and Michelle Goh will join hands with chef Riley Sanders from Canvas and chef Dimitrios Moudios from Ore. With wine as the centrepiece, each dish will blend creativity, flavour and innovation. Featured sommeliers are Morgan Daniel from Villa Frantzén, Shane Vallerie Jamilla Pangan from Mia, Thanakorn Bottorf from Inddee, Guillaume Celante from The Wine Merchant, DK from Canvas and Marco de Ramos Dinglasan from Baan Tepa. Visit the restaurant’s website.
Japanese dinner / Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa / Nov 1-2
Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa will host guest chef Yuichi Mitsui from Kissuisen, at the Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, for two days. On Nov 1, chef Mitsui will offer a six-course kaiseki dinner at Big Fish & Bar, and on Nov 2, he will take over Amber Kitchen for a BBQ Dinner Buffet with Japanese delights. Visit the resort’s website.
Pizza party / Chim Chim / Oct 26
Chim Chim is celebrating the cooler months and heading outside with the introduction of Chim Pizza Party: Backyard Boogie, an epic afternoon filled with pizza, wine, music and games. Set to launch on Oct 26, this casual event invites everyone to embrace the cozy vibes of Chim Chim’s backyard. Enjoy five hours of artisanal pizzas, served fresh out of the oven and complemented by exquisite wines from our pals at Wine Garage, who will be on hand to offer all their pairing expertise. Challenge friends to a round of wine pong or test their skills at cornhole, a retro lawn game where players or teams take turns throwing fabric bean bags at an inclined board. There will be chances to win even more wine. Chim Chim’s signature adult grapefruit drinks are also on offer. Tickets are available at Megatix and includes unlimited pizza, a token for games, tasty snacks and complementary first drink.
Pool party / Meliá Chiang Mai / Nov 1
Guest bartenders, a live pop band, drag show performers, DJs and more will converge on Meliá Chiang Mai on Nov 1 for a poolside celebration. The urban hotel will host "Pool Party Bar Takeover" at its picture-perfect swimming pool area on the second floor. Visit the hotel's website.
Wine dinner / 1010 Wine Bar & Restaurant / Oct 27
1010 Wine Bar & Restaurant will host a wine dinner, featuring Domaine Jaume from France’s renowned Rhône Valley, on Oct 27. Diners will be guided through a curated selection of Domaine Jaume wines, from lively whites to complex reds, each paired with dishes inspired by the Mediterranean. This dining experience will be accompanied by insights into the winemaking process, sharing the passion and expertise that have made Domaine Jaume a revered name in the world of wine. Visit the restaurant's website.
Three-day affair / The Athenee Hotel / Oct 31 to Nov 3
The Luxury Group by Marriott International unveils its renowned Luxury Group Dining Series at The Athenee Hotel, Bangkok. The gastronomic event forms part of a multi-city series hosted at a few Marriott hotels across the Asia-Pacific region, celebrating haute cuisine through the artistry of world-class chefs and one-of-a-kind culinary collaborations. At The Athenee Hotel, Bangkok, from Oct 31 to Nov 3, guests will be treated to an array of exciting culinary experiences. Thursday 31st Oct, 2024
• The Silk Road: Special menu by Chef Kamshowcasing Cantonese culinary traditions at their finest (lunch and dinner)• Hashiri: Degustation dinner menu with Chef Alvin Chew and Chef Fujisawa Nobuhiro from The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto• The Allium Bar: Bar collaboration featuring Giovanni Graziadei, head bartender from Punch Room, The Singapore Edition and Crimson Room Bangkok• The Allium Bangkok: Signature dinner by Chef Christian Herrgesell of Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Friday, Nov 1, 2024
• Hashiri: Experience a unique collaboration lunch by Chef Alvin Chew and Chef Fujisawa Nobuhiro from The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, followed by a Wagashiworkshop exploring the art of Japanese confectionery
• Hashiri: Degustation dinner menu with Chef Alvin Chew and Chef Fujisawa Nobuhiro from The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
• The Allium Bar: Bar collaboration featuring Giovanni Graziadei, head bartender from Punch Room, The Singapore Edition and Aungsumalin Ninklad, head bartender from W Lounge Bangkok
• The Allium Bangkok: Signature dinner by Chef Christian Herrgesell of Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
• The Silk Road: A signature menu by Chef Kam featuring Cantonese delicacies (lunch and dinner)
Saturday, Nov 2, 2024
• Hashiri: Another exquisite lunch by Chef Alvin Chewand Chef Fujisawa Nobuhiro, with a repeat of the Wagashi workshop
• Hashiri: Degustation dinner menu with Chef Alvin Chew and Chef Fujisawa Nobuhiro from The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
• The House of Smooth Curry: 4 Hands Thai Chefs Talent featuring Chef Montri Jiratitankit and Chef Sasha Yodying Phoomcharoen of Hybrid Restaurant Bangkok in a collaboration, highlighting traditional and modern Thai dishes (lunch and dinner)
• The Silk Road: Signature Cantonese menu by Chef Kam (lunch and dinner)
• The Allium Bar: Bar collaboration featuring Giovanni Graziadei, head bartender from Punch Room, The Singapore Edition and Toru Ariyoshi, head bartender from Bee’s Knees Kyoto
• The Allium Bangkok: Signature dinner by Chef Christian Herrgesell of Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Sunday, Nov 3, 2024
• The House of Smooth Curry: A Market Experiencefollowed by lunch celebrating locally sourced ingredients with the talented Thai chefs
• The House of Smooth Curry: 4 Hands Thai Chefs lunch, featuring Chef Montri Jiratitankit and Chef Sasha Yodying Phoomcharoen of Hybrid Restaurant Bangkok in a collaboration, closing the event
• The Silk Road: Chef Kam presents a final signature menu for the series’ grand finale (lunch and dinner)
Featured chefs are Alvin Chew of Hashiri at The AtheneeHotel Bangkok, Christian Herrgesell, of Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Fujisawa Nobuhiro at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, Montri Jiratitankit of The House of Smooth Curry, Cheng Kam Sing of The Silk Road, Sasha Yodying, owner of Hybrid Restaurant Bangkok, and Giovanni Graziadei, head bartender at The Singapore Edition. Visit the hotel’s website.
New museum / Museum Pier
Museum Pier at Thaachang Wangluang, a boutique riverside galleria on Maharat Road, is the new art destination in Bangkok, featuring more than 100 artworks by Thai artists and chronicling the evolution of Thai art from the reign of King Ram IV to now. Admire works by Khrua In Khong, a Thai painter/monk, who lived in the reign of King Rama III and IV, all the way to cute creations by Crybaby Molly. Come see how selected pieces from different eras represent their respective zeitgeists. Get off at MRT Sanam Chai.
Rooftop theatre / Before 2475 Restage / Nov 8-10, Nov 15-17 and Nov 22-24
After a successful run of 10 sold-out performances of the play "Before 2475” in Aug, the creative collective AORTA, in collaboration with River City Bangkok, is bringing back the play as an open-air rooftop production, which is self-claimed to be the first of its kind in the country. The play will offer audiences an immersive experience, blending live jazz music, evocative set design and a synergy of lights and sound. The cherry on top is the stunning backdrop of the Chao Phraya River under the night sky. Thais know how crucial BE 2745 was in shaping politics. In “Before 2475 Restage” viewers will be taken on a journey back in time to explore pivotal moments in the nation’s history when Siam went from absolute monarchy to constitutional monarchy. The play unfolds in the days before a great political transformation, taking the audience back to hushed conversations in Parisian cafés. Seven young men in their twenties began to shape a dream, exchanging ideas about boundless possibilities. Pridi, Plaek, Prayun, Naeb, Tua, Tasnai and Jaroon — though they came from different backgrounds — were united by a common vision. They dreamed of a change that would reshape their country forever. Nine rounds of the 120-minute play with English subtitles will take place across three weekends; Nov 8-10, Nov 15-17 and Nov 22-24. Get your tickets via Ticketmelon.
Book bonanza / Big Bad Wolf Books / Oct 31 to Nov 11
This Halloween you have another cause to celebrate, if you're unorthodox, as Big Bad Wolf Books returns on Oct 31. Browse through a sea of brand-new books in Thai and English and great deals at what looks to be the year's last book sale. From beloved children's books like How It Works: Human Body, Little Explorers: Goodnight Dinosaur, and Little Learners: Things That Go to captivating fiction such as The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto and The Return, there’s something for everyone among two million titles available. Big Bad Wolf Books returns to the same venue at the ground floor of The Market Bangkok @ Ratchaprasong from Oct 31 to Nov 11.
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Afternoon tea / Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River
The Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River is offering a “Citrus Breeze Afternoon Tea”, celebrating the rainy season with a focus on citrus fruits and local ingredients. Created by executive pastry chef Andrea Bonaffini, the tea features a mix of innovative flavours and Thai-inspired dishes. The experience begins with a sparkling welcome and an amuse bouche of Torch ginger sorbet. Guests enjoy a savoury course with dishes like Salmon sphere with beetroot orange cream and Smoked duck foie gras. The sweet course includes treats like Grapefruit-jasmine and a verbena raspberry tart, finished with a Lemon sorbet. Visit the hotel’s website.
Themed dining / Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit / Oct 27
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit will celebrate the spirit of social gastronomy with a special edition of its Sunday Jazzy Brunch. On Oct 27, a spectacular Chocolate Sculpture will be unveiled. Visit the hotel’s website.
Playful weekend / Moxy Bangkok Ratchaprasong / Oct 26
Moxy Bangkok Ratchaprasong has launched the “Moxy: We’ve Got Brunch!” on Oct 26. The brunch promises playful vibes, unforgettable food and endless drinks. Held every last Saturday of each month, starting Oct 26 until the end of the year, guests can enjoy a laid-back “Café Chill Out” atmosphere, which includes a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. On debut day, book in advance for a squad of four and score a free bottle of sparkling wine. Plus, get entered into a lucky draw for a chance to win a free one-night stay at Moxy Bangkok Ratchaprasong. Visit the hotel’s website.
Afternoon tea / Paii at W Bangkok
Paii at W Bangkok has launched the “Afternoon Tea — Thai Brew Edition”, celebrating the aromatic flavours of Thai coffee. The Heritage Afternoon Tea features a carefully crafted menu that blends traditional Thai ingredients with contemporary flair. Each selection is thoughtfully designed to complement the distinctive notes of the Thai coffee, ensuring a harmonious balance of taste and texture. Visit the restaurant’s website.
Seafood extravaganza / Ventisi / Thursday to Saturday
Step into a world of culinary delights at Ventisi, at Central Grand at CentralWorld, where the Thursday to Saturday Dinner Buffet is more than just a meal – it’s an extravagant journey for seafood lovers. Diners can immerse themselves in a lavish selection of 50 delicacies, from sashimi of grouper, tairagai, hotate, halibut, giant tiger prawn and toge tsubu, to more indulgent dishes like deep-fried scallops with garlic, stir-fried crab meat with black pepper sauce and grilled Ayutthaya River prawns. Standout highlights include the spicy papaya salad with salmon, baked scallops with Japanese soya, and a choice of Korean and French oysters that promise to delight the most discerning palates. Visit the hotel’s website.
Culinary packages / Trisara Phuket
Trisara Phuket is offering “Culinary Journey Packages” showcasing Jampa and Pru. The one-night package offers a dinner at Pru, complimented with a glass of Champagne, with a choice of luxury accommodation. The two-night package, offers an enriching farm-to-table lunch experience at Jampa alongside a guided farm tour in addition to the culinary delights at Pru. Each package encompasses round-trip airport transfers, private transportation to the restaurants, daily replenishments of gourmet delights and complimentary non-motorised water sports. Visit the resort’s website.
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Family escape / Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa, Phuket
The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa, Phuket is offering fun-filled family vacations on Phuket's pure shores this winter. The five-star resort offers families plenty of space to stay and play in paradise. A choice of Sala Pool Villas feature one, two or three bedrooms, sea views and expansive indoor and outdoor living areas. Little ones will have endless hours of fun in the Kids Club, while three outdoor pools allow all guests to unwind in style. Visitors can uncover the resort’s rich biodiversity and vibrant local wildlife with a Birdwatching Adventure, hosted Tuesday to Saturday. Visit the resort’s website.
STUFF
New single / Noah Raquel
After amassing a loyal fanbase of almost 2 million, Filipino singer/songwriter and digital star, Noah Raquel, is releasing his single on Ostereo. "Handa Na" is is an OPM love song to cry to at a wedding. Lyrically, the Tagalog narrative is brimming with sentimentality and espouses heartfelt affection. A softly plucked acoustic guitar sets the stall for the track’s tone, with its stripped back folk/pop arrangement; Later sections introduce electric guitars and synths for an injection of energy and to punctuate the song’s driving rhythm, which is at once contemplative and danceable.
Two icons / Adidas / Oct 26
Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi and Puerto Rican rapper Bad Buddy — two superstars in their respective fields — join forces for a collab collection for Adidas. What looks like an odd couple may not be so as Bad Bunny has been a long-time fan of Messi as he has referenced him in his songs, while Messi has seven songs of Bad Bunny in his personal playlist which he listens to before matches. More importantly, both happen to be Adidas's brand ambassadors. The Bad Bunny & Messi F50 football stud shoes are in gold with colourful lines running across their sleek design. Its tongue has the "Bad Bunny Para Messi" logo to represent the celebration of sport and music. Available from tomorrow at the Adidas Brand Centre in CentralWorld and Ari Football or online via the official store. It'll cost you almost 10 grey notes, though.
