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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: comhaps@pattayamail.com
or by fax 038 427 596.
Clubs
Pattaya City Expats Club meets on Sunday mornings at
Henry J Beans Restaurant and Pub at the Amari Orchid Resort at the north end
of Beach Road from 9:30-10:30 for buffet breakfast, and from 10:30-12:30 for
entertaining speakers and open forum. Everyone welcome.
The Pattaya Motorcycle Club meets on Friday, at the “Old
Speckled Hen” pub, Soi 9, Jomtien Beach from 8 p.m. onwards. Come along,
meet new friends and enjoy “Bike Club Happy Hours” where from 8 till 10
its 10 baht off all beers and soft drinks and 15 baht off all spirits. New
runs to be organized from day trips to the beach to 2, 3 or 4 day tours to…
well, where d’you wanna go? Contact Martin 09 990 9342 or Az 09 935 6011.
Dining
Rediscover the magic of Christmas at La Baguette the
traditional French Bakery Cafe from Woodlands Hotel & Resort.
Available this December: Christmas cookies (cinnamon, chocolate chip, basler
brunsli, vanilla, butter galette etc), gift cookies box, Christmas Log Cake,
chocolates, pralines, truffles, tarts, pastries etc. Open daily from 08:00
a.m. to midnight. La Baguette, in the Woodlands Hotel & Resort, Pattaya-Naklua
Road. Call 0 3842 1707
Fatties Restaurant located on 2nd Road opposite Big C
are offering a special 29 Baht breakfast menu for all their customers
which is available between 9am - 2pm. They have also introduced a new
“Specials Menu” for the afternoon and evening which includes Chicken Kiev,
Mexican Tacos, Wiener Schnitzel and of course we cannot forget the famous
Fatties T-Bone Steak meal. With a large range of American burger meals,
Mexican fayre, traditional British favourites such as Bangers “N” Mash,
fish and chips, steak and kidney pie with potatoes and veg there is something
for everyone. There is even a full kid’s menu available for the younger
members of the family. With full air con seating inside the American themed
restaurant and plenty of terrace seating outside with a large screen showing
concerts, sporting events etc. call into Fatties soon. Open from 9 a.m. to 2
a.m. daily. Call 07 141 0309 or 07 058 0029.
Shenanigans Pattaya’s A La Carte Menu
has many new items + all the usual weekly specials, including the Wednesday
steak special of a large bowl of home made soup, 400 gram t-bone steak, a
mound of chips and salad served with homemade bread and butter all for 195
baht. What you see is what you pay at Shenanigans, no added tax or service.
Shenanigans Irish Pub, Pattaya Second Road, in front of the Marriott Resort
& Spa.
With the festive season being just a couple of weeks away,
Hans at the Paradise Restaurant is offering guests a special
gourmet Christmas and New Year menu. Both set menus feature three
appetizers, two soups, five main dishes and two desserts to choose from. There
is something for everyone’s taste. The Christmas menu is served on Christmas
Eve, and all day on Dec 25 from noon till closing for only 750 baht and the
New Year menu is priced at 850795 baht. Those are some of the best value
festive menus in town. Both menus will be listed in the Pattaya Mail
later this month, or call the Paradise Restaurant for more information. Early
reservations are highly recommended. And for those who look for some thing
different, the Paradise Restaurant is Pattaya’s first and only casual dining
restaurant specializing in exotic food, including ostrich, kangaroo, emu,
crocodile and deer, a dining experience you won’t regret and forget. Open
daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Paradise Restaurant is located opposite the
Royal Garden Plaza and Marriott Resort, 215/62-63 on 2nd Road. Tel./Fax: 038
723 177
Christmas time for many of us a sentimental and enjoyable
time of the year. When splendidly decorated trees glitter, the redness
of poinsettias glows, the smell of Christmas confectionery and the sounds of
festive music fill the air and the Christmas lights sparkle, then memories of
Christmas pass awaken. The team at Casa Pascal Fine Dining has
the pleasure to present to you their culinary program in these fairytale
surroundings at Restaurant Casa Pascal during this Christmas and New Year
time. Amuse Bouche, Smoked Salmon and Lobster Salad, Cream of Champagne and
green Peas Soup with baked Goose Liver, Passion Fruit Sherbet, Stuffed Turkey,
with traditional Christmas Trimmings or Whole roasted Beef Tenderloin with B้arnaise
Sauce, Served with Gardeners Harvest and Ardennan Potatoes. A selection of
fresh Cheese, marinated with aromatic Herbs and Lemon Olive Oil,
Traditional Christmas Yule Log or Christmas Pudding all complimented by a
superb selection of white or red wine for 1,600 ++ or Including Wine 3,000++.
For more details, please see Casa Pascal’s website
www.restaurant-pattaya.com or call us at 038 723 660
Experience an International Buffet for only
150 baht per person on the 1st and 15th day of every month at Number One
Food & Drink, Thappraya Road, Jomtien Beach, less than 100 meters from
KFC, tel. 038 233 790 or 01 754 8031.
Hop into a special Christmas Dinner at Tequila
Reef Cantina. They’re serving a “Potpouri” All You Can Eat Buffet
both Wednesday December 24 and Thursday December 25 from 6 p.m. onwards.
Featured on the Buffet shall be Turkey, Blackened Duck, Norwegian Salmon,
Bar-B-Q Pork Ribs, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, salads and more. Cost is only 395
Net per person. Tequila Reef, Soi 7 Central Pattaya, just 30 meters off the
beach.
The line up for Christmas in the Queen Victoria Inn
(Soi Yodsak 6) is as follows: Christmas Eve sees the Pattaya
Orphanage Choir Carol Service at 6.30 p.m. followed by Santa handing
over toys to the kids. Christmas Day is of course a full carvery
with Cream of Asparagus Soup Roast Turkey, Pork and Ham, Roast and Mashed
Potato’s, home made stuffing, chipolatas with bacon, buttered carrots with
onion, brussel sprouts, cranberry sauce and gravy. This is followed by
Christmas Pudding and Mince Pies all for only 650 Baht! Boxing Day is once
again Turkey rolls and Stew!
Celebrate Christmas under the stars, December
25, in the beautiful tropical gardens of the Amari Orchid Resort. From
7 p.m. enjoy a lavish gala buffet dinner with carol singers and festive
entertainment, 3,060 Baht net, Children (under 12) 1,530 Baht. For more
information please contact: Michael Goetz and Khun Orapin Musiknavabutr on 038
428 161 or email: emfb@orchid.amari.com
As to the festive season, Art Café offers on
December 24 a Festive Christmas dinner and on Christmas Day a festive Christmas
lunch menu featuring the traditional turkey as the main course. Price for
the 7-course menu complemented by a Kir Royal aperitif and a liqueur of your
choice at the end is 1,350 Baht net. On New Years Eve there will be also a 7
course Year-End-Dinner served priced at 1,450 Baht. In the event that the
Art café can be of assistance please Call 0 3836-7652 or send an
email to: info@artcafe-thailand.com. Or visit: www. artcafe-thailand.com.
Pat’s Pies is currently taking orders for
Christmas and New Year (first come - first served) to take-away or
delivery to your home or offices. The Christmas menu can be picked up at the
3rd Road shop or call 038 723 302, 038 723 598 and they will drop the menu off
to you.
A traditional Scandinavian Christmas evening buffet
will be available at The Captain’s Corner on December 24 from 7p.m.
including; Spicy Christmas grog, Seafood cocktail, Roast Pork, Roast duck, Red
cabbage, brown sweet potatoes, rice pudding with cranberry sauce and a Texan
style Bar-B-Que will be served. Santa Claus will bring presents for young
children. George Sinatra will sing Christmas carols, and Elvis will be live on
stage 9.30 p.m. Price is only 650 Baht for adults, and 295 Baht for children
under 12 years. For reservations call 01 802 3430
Christmas is always special at Greg’s Kitchen,
this year’s menu is served all day December 25 and 26. Enjoy Old English ham
& pea soup, traditional roast turkey, roast & mashed potatoes, sage
& walnut stuffing, bacon chipolatas, buttered carrots, garden peas,
cranberry sauce, chocolate Christmas and Yule log with ice-cream, for 850
baht. Book early to avoid disappointment. Full menu also available, for
reservations see Greg at Greg’s Kitchen 2nd Road opposite Soi 6 Tel. 038 361
227.
The Montien Hotel, Pattaya has plenty of Christmas
goodies at the Bakery Shop from December 30. Every conceivable
Christmas goodie you could wish for is available this month at the Bakery Shop
from Yuletide logs to gingerbread and Christmas cake-plus more! Don’t miss A
Candle-Lit Christmas at La Mer Restaurant on Christmas Eve, Dec.24,
from 6.30 p.m-10.30 p.m. There may never be a white Christmas in Pattaya, but
you’ll be hard pressed finding a more authentic Christmas celebration than
at La Mer! The Christmas Eve dinner menu features a sumptuous multi-course
festive dinner with all the traditional trimmings. Come and share that special
Christmas feeing. Be entertained by the resident pianist and enjoy carol
singing. Santa will have gifts for the children. Adults baht 1,400++, children
baht 750++ For reservations call the Montien Hotel, Pattaya on 038 428 155 ext
1620-1 or email: Pattaya@montien.com
A traditional Scandinavian Smorgaasbord will
be served at Jomtien Boathouse on Saturday December 20 from 7 p.m.
featuring marinated herrings, assorted cold cuts, roast pork, duck breast,
liver paste, meat balls, cheese platter. All you can eat for only 395 Baht.
Ice cold Akvavit is ready available. Elvis will perform on stage 9.30 p.m. For
reservations call 01 802 3430
Richard and his team at Amor Restaurant are
preparing their traditional Christmas Dinner, which will be held
on December 25. There will be two sittings; 7 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. with a menu
including: Norwegian Smoked Salmon, Roast Turkey, Roast Pork, Chestnut
Stuffing, Roast & Creamed Potatoes, Fresh Vegetables, Port and Strawberry
Sorbet, Christmas Pudding with Brandy Butter, Tea or Coffee Reservations
highly recommended. As usual, it is family style service, which means that the
waiters will come to your table with platters full of all the main course
dishes and you can help yourself to as much as you want of everything. And
they return as many times as you want for 1,150 Baht per person. All this for
only 700 Baht per person. Be sure to book your table at tel. 038 710 680. Amor
is located between Soi Pattayaland 2 and 3
Entertainment
The ‘Yuri–Kon’ duo, a combination of
double bass from Konrad Oehler and pianist Yuri Shemagonov are now playing
live at the Elephant Bar, Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa every
evening, except Sunday, from 6.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. The Elephant Bar is an
ideal place to relax, overlooking the pool and the gardens of the resort. A
great place to meet friends and enjoy tropical cocktails, snacks or a brandy
and a fine cigar.
TQ2 (Soi BJ, Walking Street, South Pattaya) will be
holding their annual Christmas Party on Wednesday, December 24th
from 2 p.m. in the afternoon. They’ll be filling the bar with even more
“snow” than usual, and Santa will be visiting at midnight with gifts for
all of our loyal customers. TQ2 will also be celebrating Diver Scott’s 21st
birthday on Friday December 19 at 8 p.m. They’ll be having a big roast pig
with Thai food. From 10 p.m. to midnight, it’s “buy one and get one
free” for all scuba diving instructors. All are welcome!
Come listen and dance to InXchange at the
Moon River Pub, and whilst there, try some great Thai and
Western food and enjoy the Beer Promotion! Every guest
receives a beer card with the first liter of beer they buy. Every liter of
beer that has been ordered after the first will be marked on the card, and
after consuming 9 liters of beer you will get one liter free of charge. The
card is valid for 3 months. This promotion is only valid for draft beer and
not for bottles. The Moon River Pub, Thai Garden Resort North Pattaya Road.
Events
Toys for Joy! Once again this festive season time
the Thai Garden Resort is collecting toys, books, clothes, stationery
and cash for HIV-infected children in the Camillian Center in Rayong.
You are invited to place your goods under the Christmas tree in the lobby or
at the Guest Service Office at the Thai Garden Resort. All help is welcome and
we ensure that all will be delivered personally to the Centre in Rayong.
Santa Claus is coming to Bangkok Pattaya
Hospital on the December 20 from 10.30 a.m. till midday. The PRILL,
a classical trio, will also be performing classical music on that day with the
selection of Christmas, and the King’s composition. Bangkok Pattaya Hospital
will start a tradition for free classical music series so the PRILL
will be performing every 1st Saturday of every month at the lobby of Bangkok
Pattaya Hospital from 10.30 a.m. to midday, starting January 2004. Don’t
miss it.
Exhibitions
Phayao Butsumran and Bandhit Kotmanee Art Exhibition
“The Lovers” featuring the works of two young artists from Khon
Kaen held at the Art Café. Make sure to visit the Art Café
if you are fond of contemporary art for more information please contact 0
3836-7652 or send an email: info@artcafe-thailand.com www.artcafe-thailand.com.
Promotions
Kalae Pattaya comes to New Life, with new management,
new products and new services, from today onwards you can experience the Vietnamese
Laquerware Déco Items with special rates that will amaze you.
Visit our showroom on Sukhumvit Road, corner of North Pattaya Road. Open
everyday from 9 a.m. till 8 p.m. Call 038 413 551 for details.
New Years Events
Central Wong Amat Beach Resort will light up its
private Wong Amat beach in Pattaya on New Year’s Eve 31st December, 2003,
with its colourful theme Fancy Night By The Beach Gala Dinner,
from 6.30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Apart from a spectacular BBQ & International
Buffet Dinner, splendid cabaret, fancy shows and graceful entertainment are
mustered. Join in the fun of games and win lots of prizes before gazing at
splendid midnight fireworks to welcome the year of the wealthy monkey. For
further information and reservations, please call on Tel: 0 2937 2222 ext.
4444, 4446, Fax: 0 2541 1038, Email: rsvncgh@chr.co.th, website:
www.centralhotelsresorts.com
Swing by the Montien Hotel, Pattaya for the biggest
night of the year, welcome in 2004 with the spectacular Stars of the Nile
Egyptian theme party on New Year’s Eve! It’s all happening poolside in
the Paradise Garden, from 6.30 p.m. until late. Feast on our expansive
international buffet, dance to toe-tapping live music from the Unity Band and
enjoy fun-filled shows, games and lucky draws! All leading up to the climactic
countdown to 2004, highlighted by a breath-taking fireworks display around the
Paradise Garden Pool 6.30 p.m. to 1.00 a.m. For more details or reservations
please call 038-428155 ext 1620, 1621, email: Pattaya@montien.com
Richard and his team at Amor are preparing their
traditional New Year’s Eve Dinner which will be held on Wednesday, December
31st. As usual, it is family style service, which means that the waiters will
come to your table with platters full of all the main course dishes and you
can help yourself to as much as you want of everything. And they return as
many times as you want for just 1,200 baht per person. There will be one
sitting at 8 pm. The menu is as follows: Cold Poached Norwegian Salmon with
Twin Mayonnaises of Ginger and Basil, Baked Ham, Roast Tenderloin of Beef,
Roast & Creamed Potatoes, Fresh Vegetables, Champagne Sorbet, A Tower of
Strawberries, Chocolate and Cream, Tea or Coffee. Reservations highly
recommended, so be sure to book your table at tel. 038 710 680. Amor is
located between Soi Pattayaland 2 and 3.
New Year’s Eve at the Amari Orchid Resort, Pattaya for
a trip Around the World. Welcome the New Year in spectacular style in
the tropical gardens. Enjoy a wonderful evening with a magnificent
international gala buffet, spectacular shows and lots of prizes to be won.
Dance with the big band until late, say farewell to 2003 and welcome the New
Year with a grand fireworks display. For more information please contact
Michael Goetz and Orapin Musiknavabutr on 038 428161 or email: emfb @
orchid.amari.com
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