Carpe Diem Beach Club

Heads up foodies and partiers. Carpe Diem’s dolce vita-themed Sunday brunches get a new twist, with chef Pongcharn ‘Top’ Russell at the forefront. Starting out at 17, the Thai-British chef has sold his soul over to the gods of cooking and is recognised in the fine-dining industry for his talent by Forbes 30 Under 30. The co-owner of the one-Michelin-starred restaurants Mia and SōL works his magic at a live cooking station, making the crowd shriek and swoon with grilled corn-fed pork collars, green curry pasta with 48-hour short ribs and a belly-pleasing spread of Mediterranean favourites. Up for the pool party from 3pm when bottles pop? Rise from your beach bed like a kid in a soda commercial. Guests settle into that unmistakable Carpe Diem glow as resident DJ Shane Shine spins an intoxicating mix of house, disco and soul. May 17. From B3,990 (brunch only). La Dolce Vita Sunday Brunch – Michelin Star Edition, Carpe Diem Beach Club. noon-8pm