On New Year’s Eve, Amore Restaurant will be offering a special menu, including smoked Norwegian salmon with horseradish cream, and baked ham roast tenderloin of beef roast with fresh vegetables & creamed potatoes. Amore Restaurant will, as usual, host their family style service to the table, so it is all you can eat. For reservations or more information, please call 038 710 680.

It is a pleasure to inform you of the opening of a new concept in Fine Italian Cuisine in Pattaya. The restaurant’s name is La Piola and it is situated in Tiffany’s Complex on 2nd Road. The concept of the restaurant is a “Cantina” style set menu, consisting of an extensive selection of delicious antipasto, a choice of simple and tasty pasta dishes from all the different types of Italian regional cuisine. Finish off your meal with some of our delicious tiramisu or try out the selection of cheese available. Open 7 days a week from 6 p.m. till late! Parking is available in Tiffany’s Complex. To book a table call 038 362 058 (after 4 p.m.) or Roberto on 01-173 5513, or via email at: lapiola@ thailandsilk.net

Enjoy a Thai BBQ Seafood night at the Lagoon Pool at the Amari Orchid Resort, Pattaya. Delicious Thai cuisine from the different regions of the country, whilst experiencing performances of Thai Khim music and Thai traditional dance. The BBQ seafood by the pool will make this night an unforgettable one. From 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. every Wednesday. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact the guest relations officer at 038 428161 or email: [email protected]

In response to high demand for the game season, Hans at the Paradise Restaurant has extended this promotion until the end of December. Featuring deer fillet, venison stew, wild boar stew, as well as ostrich and kangaroo fillet plus crocodile steaks! The big runner is the exotic trio, ostrich, kangaroo plus crocodile! Don’t miss it, a dining experience you won’t regret or forget. Hans also offers a special New Year set menu for only 695 & 795 baht respectively. The menus offer various choices with up to six main dishes to choose from; there will be something for every one. But make your reservation early, as seats are limited. Open daily from 10 a.m. till 11 p.m. Paradise Cafe and Grill is located opposite the Royal Garden Plaza and Marriott Resort, 215/62-63 on 2nd Road. Tel./Fax: 038 723 177.

Mon Ami Pierrot French Restaurant in Walking Street has authentic French cuisine prepared by a French chef. Items such as amuses bouche, liver duck pate and smoked duck, and salmon “oseille” sauce are on offer. Don’t miss out on their specials. Make your reservations on 038 429 792.

Casa Pascal is holding a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner on December 31. This is a perfect way to prepare yourself for the New Year’s Eve celebration, whether frenzied or reflective. Service starts at 6 p.m. For the brave, Pascal is also is offering a New Year’s Day Brunch Buffet on New Year’s Day, January 1. They begin the New Year with the traditional brunch buffet, the first in 2003. Allow yourself to be pampered and enjoy the atmosphere. Service starts from 10 a.m. and goes to 5 p.m. For more information, please call 038 723 660.

Cafe New Orleans is tossing a five-day celebration for the New Year’s holiday. Holiday revelers will be given a choice of a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings or a thick cut filet mignon cooked to your satisfaction. Price includes appetizer, main course and your choice of special dessert offerings. Cafe New Orleans also offers its usual menu of authentic Cajun and Creole food, as well as the finest baby back ribs in all of Thailand. Reservations are suggested since space is limited. Cafe New Orleans is located on Soi Pattayaland 2, the heart of all the liveliest entertainment places in Pattaya. Telephone 038-710 805/6. Website: www.cafeneworleans.net

Art Caf้ Pattaya is serving a special menu this New Year’s Eve: Chicken consomm? with truffle essence, Crab salad followed by Pina Colada Sherbet, Medallions of goatfish and oysters, saffron cream sauce, rice and crispy leeks or Roast tenderloin beef with pines, grapes and port sauce, Gratin Dauphinois and vegetables, finishing off with a Cheese Platter, Coconut cake with chestnut mousse. Be sure to reserve your table at Art Caf้ Pattaya, Soi 16, Pattaya Naklua Road, open daily from 11 a.m. till late. Call for bookings and details on 038 36 7 652

Events

Mermaid’s Dive Center will be having their 9th Annual Underwater Christmas Meal this year on Sunday December 29. Everyone will be eating bananas and drinking cold (and salty) Pepsi’s around the Christmas table down below. Go on down and see the famous Underwater Christmas Tree with decorations, and get ready for a visit from Santa too. Who knows, there might even be one of Santa’s elves taking some underwater photos and videos of this memorable occasion. The best part is that a good portion of the day’s diving funds will be going to charity. Mermaid’s is sponsoring a charitable contribution to help preserve the coral reefs. This is the first event in a series to raise some funds. So join them for some fun and do-gooding as well on the 29. Ho-Ho-Ho. Merry Christmas! Email: [email protected] Ph: 038 232 220

The Horseshoe Point has organized a slightly different New Years Eve Party. After a welcome cocktail, guests are invited to the big arena to watch a tremendous variety show on horses. After that a sumptuous gala dinner is waiting with live music and all the fun that belongs to a real nice New Years Eve. The price is only 2,000 baht net per person. Please give them a ring to book your seat, tel. 038 735 050-69.

Welcome the New Year in spectacular style at Treasure Island in the Tropical Garden, Amari Orchid Resort. Enjoy a wonderful evening on New Year’s Eve with an international gala buffet, spectacular shows and lots of prizes to be won. Dance with the big band until late and bid farewell to 2002 by releasing hot air balloons and welcome in the New Year with a grand fireworks display. Festivities begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information or to make a reservation please call 038-428161 or email: [email protected]

Party at Henry J. Beans Bar & Grill on New Year’s Eve. Start the countdown to welcome in year 2003 the way you mean to go on ... with a huge party at Hank’s. Celebrate with games, gifts, prizes, great food, live music and lots of friends. Hank says “See U there”. For more information or to make a reservation please call 038-428161 or email: [email protected]

Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2002 with ‘Safari Night’ at the Paradise Garden Pool, Montien Hotel Pattaya, on December 31. Be entertained to a sumptuous international buffet dinner and dance the night away to the music of the Unity Band. Enjoy the shows and win lucky draw prizes. Join in the fun as we farewell 2002. From 6.30 p.m. to 1 a.m. For tickets and reservations please call 038-428155 ext 1620, 1621. The Montien Hotel, Pattaya: e-mail [email protected]

The Thai Garden Resort is holding a New Years Celebration with the theme, “Mystical Siam”. A swinging party will be held at the Paradise Poolside with the Action Dot Com band from the Philippines. The evening starts at 7:30 p.m. with a champagne welcome drink. There is an enormous buffet lined up with specialties from around the world, including BBQ and live cooking stations. The evening is filled with shows, lucky draws, and dancing. Fireworks at midnight, and for those who are still hungry, there is a midnight buffet as well. Tickets are available at the Guest Service Office, or call 038 370 614 extension 6666.

Entertainment

Dine under the stars at Jomtien Boathouse, while The Image band from the Philippines plays your favorite songs 6 nights a week from 7 - midnight. The restaurant’s top seller is lamb rack brochette with mint sauce, salad, baked potato or french-fries at only 295 baht. Your favorite wine is kept at constant temperature in the wine cellar. For reservations call 038 756143.

Rose is the new mocking bird at the Captain’s Corner, nightly from 8.30 p.m. Sweet soothing music. The BBQ buffet, “Eat All You Can” steaks and seafood is on nightly from 18:00 at only 295 baht + vat. For free transportation within the Jomtien-Pattaya area, call 038 364318. Captain’s Corner is located on the road leading from South Pattaya to Jomtien, just past the 3rd Road overpass.

The Lobby in Soi Bua Khao hosts a Knockout Pool Competition every Tuesday night from 7 p.m. with winners receiving valuable prizes and on Thursdays, a Killer Pool Competition from 8 p.m. for a chance to win more valuable prizes. For more information call The Lobby, Soi Buakhao on 09 173 3041.

Extreme Sky Dive Week for Charity at Pattaya Airport with Siam Air Sports. The Christmas Special, until December 29, features tandem jumps to 10,000 feet at only US$160. Video and photos on request! Adventure begins 9 a.m. and goes until sunset, with the last jump at the beach. Pick up at your hotel or visit Sky Dive City Club (Soi Yodsak, Soi 6). Reservations Limited! Please contact: Ron 01 295 9972, Rob 01 365 9665, Roger 01 070 9442 or Patrick 01 687 2410 or call the office 038 362 163.