Some of Bangkok's best-known chefs _ David Thompson and Tanongsak Yordwai from Nahm Thai restaurant at The Metropolitan Hotel; Ken Hom from Maison Chin; plus Jacky Chan, Marco Riva and Frank Braun from the Shangri-La Hotel _ will be taking charge of different parts of the menu at this year's Wine Harvest Dinner and Auction. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Scad Foundation.
Cantonese-style steamed Alaskan black cod by chef Ken Hom of Maison Chin; to be paired with Palazzo Grimani Pinot Grigio 2009 from Italasia Trading.
The event will take place in the Grand Ballroom of the Shangri-La Hotel on March 9. The evening will begin with a sparkling wine reception, with a selection of fine wines provided by Bangkok Beer and Beverages, Siam Winery and Italasia Trading. This will be followed by an innovative, four-course dinner, prepared and presented by the six chefs.
A live auction is being introduced this year to add more excitement to the proceedings. It will be hosted by celebrity MCs Andrew Biggs and Natalie Glebova and the lots on offer include trips to luxury and adventure destinations, food and wine.
The Scad Foundation (www.scadbangkok.org) is a registered charity staffed by volunteers who work hard to improve the lot of the thousands of cats and dogs that roam Bangkok's streets. From modest beginnings in 2002, the foundation has grown to be a world leader in street-animal welfare, running comprehensive sterilisation, vaccination, treatment, adoption and education programmes to benefit street animals and the communities in which they live.
Tickets for the evening cost 3,900 baht.
To make reservations, call Sue Farley on 081-894-3551 or visit www.wineharvestdinner.com.
Spicy minced prawns with crunchy rice cakes served in betel leaves by chefs David Thompson and Tanongsak Yordwai of Nahm restaurant; to be paired with Monsoon Valley Colombard 2011 from Hua Hin Hills Vineyard.
Slow-braised wagyu beef, crushed organic carrots and potatoes with ginger, polenta crisp and braising jus with nebbiolo by chef Marco Riva of Angelini restaurant at the Shangri-La Hotel; to be paired with Colle Massari Rigoleto 2007, a Tuscan wine supplied by Bangkok Beer and Beverages.
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