No stranger to adventure, globe-trotting sommelier turned winemaker Brad Hickey of Brash Higgins will be touching down in Thailand next week. And what better way to show off Brad’s spectrometric assortment of wines than paired with the brightest and fieriest dishes from Bangkok’s favorite Ekamai-based Issan institution, Zao! Intrepid and bold dishes make a homeContinue reading “Australia goes Issan! Brad Hickey of Brash Higgins Wine to takeover Zao on July 26th”
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Journey along the Rhone Valley at Cocotte on June 21st
We love the ‘free style’ pick your own wine and food options now happening around town with wine events. Thus join us next Wednesday, June 21st and explore not only the grapes grown in the north and southern Rhone valley, but also to savor four special creations by the culinary team of Cocotte, one ofContinue reading “Journey along the Rhone Valley at Cocotte on June 21st”
Mature-wine pairing with Kaiseki approach at Terroir Bangkok, Mar 26th 2023
On Sunday March 26th, Terroir Bangkok and Wine Garage invites you on a exceptional wine evening to enjoy quality ingredients, refined cooking and mature labels dating back to 1955. This one-off wine dinner at the 14-seater kitchen counter is priced at thb 11,400++ per person. Chef Hao and Sommelier Boat will be assisted by ourContinue reading “Mature-wine pairing with Kaiseki approach at Terroir Bangkok, Mar 26th 2023”
Umami Wine Dinner at Lava Asian Bistro on Mar 8-9th
Being right in the midst of Thonglor, it is no wonder Lava’s tagline is EAT DRINK PARTY. We are serious here though, so the the Umami wine dinner is aimed to showcase the skills and variety of Chef Jeriko, whom many know from Cocotte restaurant. With his mates, Adrien and Lucas, they will ensure theContinue reading “Umami Wine Dinner at Lava Asian Bistro on Mar 8-9th”
Thailand’s fresh wine faces
Since this article was written for Thailand Tatler in early 2021, many sommeliers have moved away, to new properties or businesses. Regardless, their impact remains to be seen in our city until today.
Wine Dinner at Phra Nakorn, Capella Bangkok
One-of-a-kind and one-night only wine pairing at the Capella Bangkok coming Monday May 30th 2022. Sommelier Thanakorn Bottorff with Chef Kannika Jitsangworn will be offering a 6-course menu paired with characterful wines made from indigenous varietals. Seats are priced at thb 4,500 plus tax and service. For reservations please call 02 098 3817 or emailContinue reading “Wine Dinner at Phra Nakorn, Capella Bangkok”
Wine Lab – Chateauneuf du Pape at Baan Turtle
We are excited to be kicking off the wine lab again at Cloud Wine, Baan Turtle. Depending on the month, the line up can be either a series of bottles served blind from Coravin, or as shown here a horizontal tasting of five different styles of one of France’s greatest wine. A great bottle ofContinue reading “Wine Lab – Chateauneuf du Pape at Baan Turtle”
A tale of lamb, salt and wine
It’s not just consumers who are looking for ingredients of provenance, but also the families who work the fields, the farmland and the vines who seek to nourish the environment for the greater good. New Zealand is naturally an ideal place, and Central Otago, a rugged landscape, where the Crutchleys completely transformed pastures over theContinue reading “A tale of lamb, salt and wine”
Procuring fresh from the grocers
To find imported produce from a far in Bangkok, isn’t that difficult. As the F&B industry is a core attraction for locals and visitors, these quality minded specialists have established themselves and offer also home delivery. Additionally our restaurants delivery posts from mid 2020 and early 2021 are here and here. EL MERCADO Specializes inContinue reading “Procuring fresh from the grocers”
Prince Chula’s birthday, Villa Chakrabongse
Villa Chakrabongse is a little jewel set in the Dusit area of Bangkok. The river front home with guest rooms, has a beautifully garden and is open only to visitors during activities such as this upcoming on March 26-28th 2021. Stroll through Tha Thien, near Wat Pa and Museum Siam, and visit the River BooksContinue reading “Prince Chula’s birthday, Villa Chakrabongse”