Community Happenings is an opportunity for all clubs, businesses, hotels, restaurants and entertainment outlets to inform the Pattaya Mail’s readers what new “happenings” are coming up. Send us your happening by email to: [email protected] or by fax 038 427 596.

Amor Restaurant will have their traditional New Year’s Eve dinner at 8 p.m. on December 31. The starter is smoked Norwegian salmon, followed by baked ham and roast tenderloin of beef with all the trimmings, champagne sorbet, a mille feuilles of fresh mango and strawberries marinated in Contreau, tea or coffee. Baht 1,100 per person. Reservation recommended, tel. 038 710 680 or email [email protected]

It’s 4 Days of New Orleans New Year Specials, starting December 29 right up until New Year’s Day. Traditionally prepared roast turkey with all the fixin’s & stuffings or New Orleans filet mignon or glazed country ham. Available from midday to midnight. Book now as seats are limited, call 038 710 805-6. Cafe New Orleans is located in Soi Pattayaland 2.

DJ’s Rick and Harpic are live at the Captain’s Corner on New Year’s Eve with a theme night complete with music from the ‘60s and ‘70s complete with costumes. Everyone is invited to dress up from your favorite era. Prizes to be won for the best-dressed guests. The evening kicks off with a cocktail party followed by an international and Thai buffet dinner. Bookings are recommended. Call 038 364 314.

New Year’s Eve in Paradise! This set menu offers several choices, and is of very good value. Starters: Norwegian smoked salmon and shrimp or salad, with scallops, winter salad topped with grilled scallops, and a champagne vinegar dressing or green asparagus “black forest” - grilled green asparagus wrapped in smoked black forest ham and topped with a creamy gorgonzola sauce. Soups: Phuket lobster bisque with Remy Martin cognac or mushroom cream soup with topped with duck-liver toast. Main dishes: beef fillet Wellington or Australian lamb fillet with herb feta cheese or duck fillet with mango and a port wine sauce or fillet of sole champagne or seafood symphony. Desserts: passion fruit parfait or meringue with fresh strawberries and a grand Marnier sauce. Reservations are highly recommended, call the Paradise Cafe and Grill on 038 723 177.

“It’s Show Time” with a Rockin’ Circus New Year’s Eve Party at the Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya. The fun starts at 6.30 p.m. with dinner and then from 9.30 p.m. an international circus performance, music by DJ Billie V, ‘Foam Party’ at the pool, live music and fireworks. The fun continues on New Year’s Day with brunch, strolling musicians, clowns and lots more for the kids. Tickets now on sale. Call 038 428 755-9 for details.

The Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa invites you to their New Year’s Eve Party, set in the tropical gardens around the swimming pool in true “Thai style”. Music, shows, prizes to be won and a fabulous fireworks display at midnight. Tickets are available now and going fast. Call the Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa for details.

It’s a Thai Carnival this New Year’s Eve at the Montien Hotel, Pattaya. Bring in the new with a difference: live bands, colorful stage shows and a huge international buffet in the Paradise Pool Garden. Lots of lucky door prizes and novelties, countdown to the New Year, bringing with it a magnificent fireworks display. Call the Montien Hotel, Pattaya for booking on 038 428 155.

Dance until dawn at Shenanigans, The Irish Pub Pattaya, when they hold their New Year’s Party. Live music from ‘The Zone’, disco, ‘All –U-Can Eat’ international buffet and free champagne at midnight.

Spend New Year’s Eve at the Thai Garden Resort, receive welcome champagne, dine on an international & Thai buffet, lots of shows, live music all night and a great fireworks display. Grand raffle prizes to be won. Guaranteed to be fun, fun, fun. Be sure to book; call 038 370 614-8 for reservations.

Restaurant Mon Ami Pierrot, La gastronomie francais will be serving a special menu on New Year’s Eve for just 790 baht. The Mon Ami Pierrot French Restaurant is located in Walking Street, South Pattaya. Call 038 429 792 for details

The UK Club of Pattaya welcomes in the New Year with a members and friends social meeting on Tuesday 15th January at the Sportsman Bar and Grill in Soi 13 off Second Road here in Pattaya. The hello to all, and so big welcome, is open to everyone. Plan to discuss the 2002 events program with members of the committee from 8 p.m. Further details from [email protected] or telephone the club office on 038 300435.

Benihana, the famous Japanese–American steakhouse: Teppanyaki dining is a Japanese tradition, where specially trained chefs prepare the meal right at the table so you can enjoy the art of the cooking process. It’s a must during your stay in Pattaya! Located on level 2, the Royal Garden Plaza.

Hans at the Paradise Cafe & Grill has prepared a special food promotion throughout January. Gourmet Dining in Paradise! Ostrich fillet “gourmet” flamed with cognac, topped with a herb cream sauce and dices of goat cheese. Lamb fillet “surprise” coated with a tandori marinade then grilled and served with a creamy lemon and mint sauce with cubes of cucumber and mango. Duck fillet “Suzette” served with a Grand Marnier / Mandarin sauce and pine nuts kernels. Norwegian snow fish “champagne” pan-fried in butter and served with a champagne and lobster sauce. Salmon fillet “Neptune” pan-fried in butter and served with a creamy chardonnay sauce. Fillet of sole “Rockefeller” pan-fried and topped with spinach and oysters, on a cheese sauce. As usual, the price is right! Don’t miss it. Remark: ostrich steaks are now permanently on the menu. The Paradise Cafe and Grill is open daily from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and is located opposite the Royal Garden Plaza on 2nd Rd. For reservations call 038 723 177.

AUA (American University Alumni) is pleased to announce that it will be opening a new Language Center in the Pattaya Bazaar on January 2, 2002. It is a special year for AUA as it is also celebrating fifty years of teaching English in the Kingdom. For further information call 038 223 399 or 038 745 900 ext. 4330.

Poppy Garden Bar on Beach Road, Soi 7 starts its new promotion for this year’s season greetings. Every bill you have, you receive a coupon for a chance to win gold necklaces and many free gifts on New Year’s Eve.

The Baseline Trio, talented young men from the Philippines, are entertaining daily at the Coffee Shop of the Thai Garden Resort, giving the diners that special romantic feeling. Call 038 426 009 ext. 6666 or talk to the receptionist for bookings.

The Beer Garden at the Green House Center on 2nd Road is now open. Live band daily from 5 p.m. onwards. Also featuring one of the best Filipino show bands, “High Energy” playing nightly from 9:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Center Point Restaurant serves from 10 a.m. - 2 a.m. every day (Thai & international food).

For private parties, wedding parties, birthday parties, staff parties, etc., the pool terrace at the Captain’s Corner Restaurant can accommodate up to 100 people in exotic surroundings. Call Ib Ottesen on 01 802 3430 for more information.