Wine & Dine – September Dining Specials

What: Hansar Bangkok will hold a unique art and wine to show its love for culture and gastronomy. The “Art Di’Wine” dinner will offer the opportunity of tasting a five-course menu specially prepared by chef Charles Christiaens and paired with an selection of fine wines, while watching live painting and an exhibition by Sath, to the rhythm of live music by Yves Baron & Friends.
When: September 26 from 7 p.m. onward
Where: EVE, Hansar Bangkok
How much: THB 3,500 ++
More info: 02 209 1234; reservations@hansarbangkok.com

What: To celebrate Benihana’s 50th anniversary worldwide, and 22nd in Thailand, the Japanese steakhouse at Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort & Spa is dishing up a Beni Burger special and artistic Teppan Shushi Set Menu. The Beni Burger special offers three succulent choices; the Beni Beef Burger at THB 650++, the Beni Fish Burger at THB 550++, and the Beni Mushroom Burger at THB 380++. The Teppanyaki Sushi special begins with a Benihana onion soup and a Benihana salad as a appetizer. Guests then enjoy prime meat, foie gras, unagi, scallop, and salmon, to be sliced and seared by a master Japanese chef at the sizzling teppanyaki table, around which guests are seated. Dessert options also available.
When: From now until December 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for lunch, and from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for dinner.
Where: Benihana, Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort & Spa
How much: For Beni Burger, see above; Teppanyaki Sushi special at THB 1,100++
More info: 02 476 0022 ext. 1416; riversidedining@anantara.com;
www.bangkokriverdining.com

What: Chefs at The Okura Prestige Bangkok are pushing the boundaries of creative vegetarian cooking as the hotel prepares to celebrate Vegetarian Food Week. At Yamazato, master chef Shigeru Hagiwara’s vegetarian dishes feature traditional vegetables, seasonings and sauces fresh from Japan. À la carte dishes include handmade edamame sesame tofu, avocado sushi roll, and more. Dishes of Up&Above’s set menu include massaman curry with mock chicken, red curry with mock duck, and noodles with black soya sauce and shrimps.
When: September 24 to October 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Where: The Okura Prestige Bangkok
How much: Dishes at Yamazato start at THB 200++; set menu at Up & Above at THB 1,000-1,200++ per set
More info: 02 687 9000;
fb@okurabangkok.com

What: Experience China’s most loved dish with InAzia’s Roasted Duck Special. The Indo-Chinese inspired Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa is offering a special three-courses set menu serving the crispy duck skin wrapped in thin pancakes; its legs simmered in aromatic soup, and the succulent breast meat either cooked in Panaeng curry sauce or wok-fried with black pepper and garlic. It is the perfect dish to share for two. InAzia is located on the first floor, offering indoor and al fresco seating. The adjoining 10° Wine Cellar holds a fine selection of champagnes, Old, and New World Wines.
When: Daily from now until September 30 everyday from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Where: InAzia, Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa
How much: Varies
More info: 032 708 000 ext. 4303; fb.huahin@sheraton.com

What: Rayavadee and Tamarind Village are pleased to introduce their sister property in Bangkok,
99 Rest Backyard Café, located just 15 minutes from Thong Lor (Sukhumvit 55). At 99 Rest Backyard Café, guests dine indoors in a welcoming ambience with views onto the restaurant’s lush, green surroundings, or al fresco in the “backyard café” garden. An exciting new menu offering even more choices and a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients, hand-picked local produce, and a creative selection of cocktails keep guests visiting.
When: Daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: 99 Rest Backyard Café
How much: Varies
More info: 02 300 4339

What: To celebrate the launch of a fresh new menu and all new look courtyard at the Chef Chom’s Thai Restaurant, The Tongsai Bay’s owners Saisiri and Thanakorn Hoontrakul and general manager Leisa Kenny hosted a lavish dinner. The culinary delights created by executive chef Robert Mujagic and senior sous chef Kak (Jaturan Ounnahasuwan) feature authentic Thai cuisine, with many Southern Thai favourites.
When: Ongoing
Where: Chef Chom’s Thai Restaurant, The Tongsai Bay
How much: Varies
More info: 02 381 8774

What: To celebrate this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival, Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok launched its very first collection of luxury mooncakes. Presented in a beautiful coffee and gold gift box featuring a lotus design inspired by the hotel lobby’s ceiling murals, the mooncakes are available to purchase in packs of four and nine pieces, and feature four different flavors: traditional lotus paste with salted egg yolk, durian with salted egg yolk, jujube with salted egg yolk, mixed fruit and nut
When: From now until September 10
Where: Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok
How much: THB 888 for a box of four pieces; THB 1,988.00 for a box of nine pieces
More info: 02 126 8866; dining.bangkok@fourseasons.com