Have you tried the Deutsches Haus’ Riesen Schweinsbratwurst - a huge one-meter giant fried pork sausage? It’s now being served with mashed potatoes and sauerkraut at the Deutsches Haus, Pattaya Beach Road, Soi 4.

If you are looking for something different, try one of the exotic dishes at the Paradise Cafe and Grill Restaurant, such as fillet of ostrich, emus, crocodile, kangaroo and deer, each served with its own special sauce. 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.

Mediterranean Buffet Dinner at La Mer Restaurant, every Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Reminiscent of the Mediterranean itself, the ambiance is relaxed, welcoming and warm, yet elegant and distinguished. Savor original culinary delights from the sunny Mediterranean. Grilled seafood cioppino, fettuccini alfredo, and rich antipasto buffet are some of the mouth-watering array of southern European favorites, together with the signature dish of the month. All you can eat. Be entertained by our pianist. For reservations call 038 428 155-6, ext. 1620, 1621.

The picturesque setting at the Little Hill Resort & Restaurant is host to a Romantic Celebration Set Dinner for all lovers, young and old, from all nationalities, that would like to dine in Pattaya’s most romantic setting on St Valentines evening. All ladies will receive a red rose on the evening as a sign of love from their Valentines sweetheart. Please phone to make a reservation or call in to see us, we would love to see you: 038 734 485.

Art Café Pattaya in Soi 16 off Pattaya Naklua Road offers a wide range of Mediterranean cuisine. In the impressive colonial style house, surrounded by a huge garden, patrons experience dedicated hospitality in the ambience of the good old days. In addition to the culinary relish, the painting gallery as well as the very different house band are points of attraction. The music plays every evening between 7 and 10 p.m. except on Mondays. Art Café is open daily from 11 a.m. till late. Reservations / especially on the weekends are recommended. Tel. 038 367 652, email: [email protected]

Visit the Amari Orchid Resort, Pattaya Beach Road for the Thai BBQ Seafood night at the pool. Enjoy Thai cuisine from the different regions of the country and delicious barbequed seafood whist experiencing performances of Thai Khim music and Thai traditional dance. Throughout January till March, every Wednesday, from 19.00 h. tel. +66 (0) 3842 8161, fax: +66 (0) 3842 8165, email: [email protected] Website: www.amari.com

Events

The Lions Club of Jomtien Pattaya in conjunction with the Horseshoe Point Resort and Country Club are holding a grand St. Valentines night Gala Dinner Dance and Dancing With Horses Show at Horseshoe Point on Friday February 14. The event is aimed at raising funds for the Jomtien Lions Club charity activities this year. The horse show will last a full hour and for those who have not experienced it before it is quite spectacular. Following the horse show there will be a super dinner accompanied by a professional band. After dinner, dance the night away amongst soft lights and sweet music. The Lions Club has been particularly lucky as the Horseshoe Point management is subsidizing the night. Please note that numbers are restricted to 150 people so do be quick. For full details, tickets and location maps please contact Paul or Peter on 038 420 960-1.

Celebrate Valentines Day for lovers with a romantic set menu for two, including 2 glasses of wine and a complimentary rose for your lady. This offer is available at the Sala Rim Nam (Thai cuisine), the Rice Mill (Chinese cuisine) and Benihana (American-Japanese Steakhouse). For reservations please contact the Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa, tel. (038) 412 120.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14 at La Gritta Italian Restaurant, Amari Orchid Resort, North Pattaya. Get into the mood for love at Pattaya’s most romantic restaurant. The “lover’s menu” is the perfect aphrodisiac, Chef Rick will surprise you with his new creations and signature dishes such as jumbo shrimp ravilio and red snapper lasagna. You’re bound to win over your lover’s heart by candlelight. As the perfect end to the evening, every lady will receive a red rose. Tel. +66 (0) 3842 8161, fax: +66 (0) 3842 8165 email: [email protected] Website: www.amari.com

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Montien Hotel Pattaya. Dazzle your loved one on the 14th of February with a romantic candle-lit 5 course dinner at La Mer Restaurant. Dinner also includes a glass of Kir Royal each and a rose for the lady. Available from 6:30 p.m. till 11 p.m. For reservations, please call (038) 428155-6 ext. 1620 or 1621.

“Rock Your Valentine’s” at the Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya with choices of atmosphere February 14-15. Starz Diner offers Valentine’s buffet with 2 complimentary glasses of wine, Hard Rock chocolates for ladies and musicians to serenade love songs at the tables. Hard Rock Cafe presents “Love Set Menu” for dinner. Rock the night away with “Elizabeth” Thai band and rocktail of the month is: “Is this Love?”. Poolside Cabanas has created a private romantic candlelit dinner under the stars by the pool. Set dinner for 2 persons includes 2 complimentary glasses of wine and Hard Rock chocolates for ladies. For more information and hotel reservations, please call 038 428755-9, fax 038 421673, e-mail: rooms. [email protected], website: www.hardrockhotels.net

Entertainment

Shenanigans Pattaya has set the entertainment for their customers, on Friday February 7, “The Stranded”, a Rock ‘n’ Roll band from Bangkok will be making their debut at Shenanigans Pattaya, on stage at 11 o’clock. Shenanigans is located on Pattaya Second Road (in front of the Marriott Resort & Spa).

Sunday Afternoon Jazz at Baan Buraran, Km 166, Bangsaray, featuring Mick Barker on guitar. Come and enjoy great music and a feast of Italian pasta. From 1 p.m. till late. For reservations and directions call 01 782 1431. Visit the website: www.buraran.com

Thai Garden Resort in North Pattaya has started a new beer promotion. Every customer who orders at least a liter of beer (draught beer, only in the huge beer tubes and not for bottles or per glass) will receive a “beer card”. For every liter of beer, get a stamp in one of the 10 fields of the card, after 9 stamps the holder of the card receives 1 liter beer for free (Heineken, Carlsberg or Warsteiner). Beer cards are valid for three months and can be used during Happy Hour. Only at the Thai Garden Resort, North Pattaya Road.

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. 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.

Carnival Time at Henry J. Beans Bar & Grill, throughout February at the Amari Orchid Resort, North Pattaya. Hank celebrates the Carnival Rio style. Enjoy Latin and South American cuisine washed down with Magaritas, Tequila and great music. Do not miss a crazy evening with Hank! Tel. +66 (0) 3842 8161, fax: +66 (0) 3842 8165 email: [email protected] Website: www.amari.com

Valentine Special Belgian Beer Tasting Afternoon on Thursday 13th and Friday 14th of February, from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. in Patrick’s Belgian Restaurant. 15 different Belgian beers to taste with option to buy. Free snacks - invitation and reservation only. Please call Patrick 01 687 2410.

Honeymoon in the Tranquil Garden Oasis. Celebrate your honeymoon in style with a romantically inspired stay at Amari Orchid Resort in Pattaya. Picture yourself entering the room with a heart of rose petals on the bed - or enjoying a romantic candlelight supper under the stars. Special honey package includes two night’s accommodation with special upgrade from superior to deluxe room, daily American breakfast, a romantic dinner for two persons, wine, honeymoon cake, fruits, flower in room and heart of roses on bed. The package is valid from now till 15th April 2003. For more details and reservations, call Amari Orchid Resort Pattaya: (038) 428161 or call Amari Central Reservations: (02) 255 3960 or email reservations @orchid.amari.com Website: www.amari.com

Be totally enlightened when the Hard Rock Spa at the Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya becomes “Heaven on Earth” throughout the month of February 2003. This two hour “heaven on earth” program includes steam or sauna, Thai herbal body scrub, deep tissue massage or Hard Rock massage, rejuvenate facial and a complimentary spa gift voucher for the next visit. For more information and reservations, please call 038 428755-9, fax. 038 421673, email: rooms. [email protected], Website: www.hardrockhotels.net

Bangkok & Beyond

D&M Music Studio will begin Children Chorus Training with their first rehearsal for the next production of Waltz Disney Songs in April on Saturday, February 8, at 2.30-4.30 p.m. Children aged 9-18 welcome join in the chorus. Come and enjoy singing and meeting new friends at D&M Music Studio on Ekamai Soi 21, Sukhumvit 63 Road. For registration and further information kindly contact Khun Mongkol at tel. 02 391 9318, 02 391 7429 or email: [email protected]

The ‘River of the Kings’ show will be performed at the Rachaworadit Pier, with the Grand Palace as background, in Bangkok at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. nightly until February 13. Seats on floating stands or on a boat incl. dinner and cocktails for 800 baht. Tickets for 800, 600, 400 baht are available at the Royal Household, tel. 02 623 5500 or 02 222 8181 (ext. 1120-3) or at Amway (Thailand) tel. 02 351 8559 or 02 374 8000 (ext. 140-1). Audio Tapes are prepared for foreigners when one purchases an 800 baht ticket. The River of Kings is part of a cultural program to promote tourism in Thailand. HRH Princess Ubolrattana initiated the program and is the patron together with TAT Thailand. More info at: www.the riverofkingsbangkok.com

The Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa invites you to celebrate with your special lady by the banks of the “River of Kings” on Friday Valentine’s Day, February14. Manohra Cruises offers the “Love Boat” menu while you and your lady are cruising the “River of Kings”. Your romantic evening begins with pre-dinner cocktails at the Longtail Bar, followed by a romantic candlelight Thai set dinner on board. All couples that celebrate their evening at one of the above venues will receive a glass of champagne, souvenir photograph, red roses and a ladies gift. For more information and reservations, please call 0 2476 0766 or www.marriottdining.com

Full Moon Meditation on the beach by the International Meditation Club. Learn total relaxation, accumulate mind power, attain techniques to the ultimate wisdom, practice mental purification, balance reasons and emotions, let go of ego, problems solving and more. A relaxing Meditation Retreat on the private beaches of Eurasia Resort Hotel Cha-am with a well known meditation master Dr. Maha Tuan February 17 - 19. Price of 5,500 includes deluxe coach transportation BKK-Cha-am-BKK, 3 days / 2 nights double occupancy hotel accommodation, seven meals, meditation course (six classes in English only). Limited space available! Confirmed commitment required by February 7. For more information contact Tony at 01 622 4507, email: [email protected]