Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Want to learn about beers, wine and cheese pairing, or just want to have a boozy brunch or dinner with friends? Here are drink-related events you shouldn’t miss this July Vamos: Brunching for Brazil Where: OTO, Poblacion, Makati When: July 8, Sunday Time: 9:15 am – 11:15 am Entrance: P2,000 per person. The Curator’s Yassie Lorenzo, the Official Representative of the Philippines to the 2018 World Coffee In Good Spirits Championship will be flying to Belo Horizonte, Brazil this November. The Curator, Oto, Panaderya Toyo, and Teeling Whisky is holding a brunch fundraiser for Yassie’s trip to Brazil on July 8. Support our Philippine champion by indulging in a 3-course Brazilian meal of your choice, coffee, Panaderya Toyo bread, and Yassie’s winning drink using Teeling Whiskey. Seats are available at P2,000 per person. For inquiries and reservations, contact Giann at +63908 9575431 and checkout @thecurator_ in Instagram. Sweet Sparkling Sundays Where: Hyatt City of Dreams Manila, Belle Ave, Parañaque, 1701 Metro Manila When: July 8, Sunday Time: 11:30 am – 3:00 pm Entrance: P2,799 (buffet and non-alcoholic drinks); P2,999 (buffet and free-flowing bubbly and cocktails) Sunday brunch are best paired with sparkling wine. Head over to Hyatt for and enjoy brunch with free-flowing sparkling wine, selected cocktails, or non-alcoholic drinks. Pair your drinks with an unlimited selection of fresh seafood, oysters, wok-fried lobsters, Spanish Iberico ham and other premium choices as you brunch. Brunch buffet with non-alcoholic drinks is available at P2,799 per person and P2,999 if you prefer your meal with bubbly and selected cocktails. For inquiries or reservations, call 691 1234 extension 1163. Wine Appreciation 101 at Galileo Enoteca Deli Where: Galileo Enoteca Deli, Calbayog Mandaluyong City When: July 9, Monday Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Entrance: P2,500 per person Calling all wine enthusiasts! Learn about the basics of wine appreciation from 2018 Champion of Philippine Sommelier and Court of Masters Sommelier Eanglebert Guina at Galileo Enoteca Deli. The course is available at P2,500 per person. Taste 6 different bottles of wines and enjoy a 4-meal course while listening to the wine master. Certificates will be given after the course. To reserve, please text 09175921128 or drop them a message on their Facebook page. Nikkei Jazz Nights Where: Nikkei, One Rockwell, Makati When: July 11, 18, and 25 (Every Wednesday) Time: 8:00 pm onwards Entrance: Free, food and drink pairings are available at P899 per person One of Manila’s Asian fusion sushi bar is throwing a jazz night to add flair to Wednesday nights. Grab your friends together and head over to Nikkei for jazz music, free-flowing beer, and Japanese food pairings every Wednesday night. Get six beers and a choice of sushi rolls or bar chow at P899. Selected beers are available at a 30% discounted price. For reservations, call 0916 636 9817 or (02) 541 6689. Wines at 30% off every Wednesday at Galileo Enoteca Where: Galileo Enoteca Deli, Calbayog Mandaluyong City When: July 11 and 18 (Wednesday) Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Entrance: Free, regular menu is for sale with 30% off on selected wines Dine and get 30% off on selected wines at Galileo Enoteca Deli for two Wednesdays this July. Experience an Italian wine cellar filled with premium vinos. Pair these wines with a cheese platter or any of their signature Italian dishes. To reserve, please text 09175921128 or drop them a message on their Facebook page. Boozy Brunch Series at ABV Where: ABV, 22 Jupiter Street, Bel Air, Makati When: July 14, 21, and 28 (Saturday) Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Entrance: P1,300 per person Nonie’s: Eat Good, Feel Good from Boracay is partnering with ABV for a 3-course boozy brunch for three Saturday this July. Enjoy Nonie’s signature dishes and cocktails prepared by Diageo World Class Bartender of the Year 2018, Lester Ligon. Brunch is available at P1,300 per person. For reservations and inquiries, please contact Aly at 09178919625. Supper Club at ABV Where: ABV, 22 Jupiter Street, Bel Air, Makati When: July 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27 Time: 7:00 pm – 11:00 am Entrance: Free, 6-course dinner is available at P1,950 per person If you can’t make it for brunch, try making it for supper and enjoy ABV and Nonie’s 6-course with three cocktail pairings. Enjoy dinner with healthy Filipino gastronomic dishes paired with ABV’s crafted cocktails. For reservations and inquiries, please contact Aly at 09178919625. Cocktails for Cats Where: Batala Bar, 6350 Arnaiz Ave. Makati When: July 12, Thursday Time: 5:00 pm – 2:00 am Entracne: P450 per person This treat if for cats and cocktails lovers. Support PETA Asia’s Kapon Ligation Immediately, Please (KLIP) program, a cause that concentrates on spaying and neutering services for animals in impoverished communities. Drop by at the event and support the cause, tickets include a cocktail and the exclusive vegan menu for the event. Tickets are available at this link. Wine Not? Friday Night Out with the Squad! Where: The Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences, L.P. Leviste Street, Salcedo Village, Makati When: July 13 and 30 (Friday) Time: 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm Entrance: P1,000 Gather your friends for fun Friday nights filled with refined street food and Australian premium wines at Picasso Boutique. Share their post about the event on Facebook, and you might get the chance to win a free bottle of wine! For inquiries, contact 0917 500 4657 or email at hello@winery.ph Wine & Cheese Pairing Class Where: Wine Story, Level 1, Shangri-La Mall, EDSA, Mandaluyong When: July 14, Saturday Time: 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm Entrance: P2,500 Learn about wine and cheese pairing at Wine Story in Shangri-La Mall. Discover the various wine and possible cheese pairings so you can up your ante the next time you have wine and cheese event at home. To reserve a seat or for special rates, send Wine Story a message at info@winestory.com.ph or (0917) 824-0721. Gin and Jazz at ABV Where: ABV, 22 Jupiter Street, Bel Air, Makati City When: July 16, Monday Time: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm It’s another gin and jazz night at ABV! Enjoy live jazz music and get to taste Bangkok-crafted gin, Iron Balls in special cocktails for this gin night. Iron Balls is created by Ashley Sutton, the person behind iconic venues like the Iron Fairies, Sing Sing, and Maggie Choo’s in Bangkok. Using fermented pineapples and coconuts as base spirit, the alcohol is redistilled with 15 botanicals which include lemongrass, pepper, ginseng, cinnamon, and juniper. For reservations, please email Aly at aly@pylon.asia or kindly text 09178919625. Basics of Beer Brewing Where: Nipa Brew Craft Beers, Solace Hotel, Kamagong Street, San Antonio Village, Makati When: July 21, Saturday Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Entrance: P700 It’s time to learn a new hobby. Impress your friends with the knowledge of beer brewing! Nipa Brew Craft Beers is holding a beer brewing workshop for beer enthusiasts. Learn about beer creation from its ingredients, flavors, and step-by-step process. Join the class for P700. The fee includes three servings of beer. Sign up to this link today to reserve a slot.