Gourmet Extravaganza, 10th Edition

Not for the faint-hearted purse, I already had to stomach quite some criticism last year because of my enjoyment of the culinary elitism at the Four Seasons Hotel’s 9th World Gourmet Festival. But no regrets whatsoever; especially from someone who usually appreciates the candor of street food.

Others fly to Hong Kong or Singapore for a rushed weekend that leaves you more tired than anything. Some enjoy really extraordinary food. At the expense of that weekend in Hong Kong or Singapore you can’t afford anymore. Carpe diem Bangkokem. Why not thinking out of the box once in a while.

Seriously, there’s nothing wrong with dining off the plates of award winning master chefs. The 10th edition of the week-long event starts on October 05th and culminates in the traditional Seven Course Gala Dinner, combining the works of all ten chefs from around the world. For 7,500 baht ++ including wines. BTW: Austin Bush, renowned food photographer, will be kind of live blogging about the events.

The daily five course dinners are between 3,700 to 5,700 baht ++ all inclusive. That’s what you pay for a truly decent bottle of wine in Bangkok. Or you pamper your palates with the World Gourmet Brunch for 2,800 baht ++ including beverages. A bargain compared to what you’d have to spend at the attending chefs’ own restaurants.

So give up some of your own restrictive attitudes. If you’re still not convinced, attend the chefs’ cooking demonstrations. But hurry, seats go fast. Bangkok’s World Gourmet Festival is an institution by now.

For this year’s 10th anniversary there are more chefs from Michelin star restaurants than any year before. Four to be exact. Chefs are flown in from all the continents Asia, Australia, Africa, Europe, the U.S. and South America.

+++ The event runs from October 05th to 11th, 2009. For bookings and the detailed program get the all the information here.




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September 26, 2009 | Filed Under Food & Drink, Nightlife & Entertainment 

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