Howdy! Tonight, October 16th, is the night! Charles Watkins, owner and Executive Chef of Sierra Grill in Texas is featured at the Texas Night at the Royal Garden Resort. Enjoy, at the exotic surroundings of the Thai Pavilions, an original Texan theme night with a full Texan Barbecue and a sumptuous buffet, accompanied by live Country and Western music. Don’t miss out - since you can also customize your own Margaritas for only 150 Baht. For reservations please call 412 120-3 Ext. 298 or 2138.

Viva Italia at La Gritta. There is still time (until October 18th) to taste the food of famous chef Luigi Fadda, who is presenting a delicious menu of North Italian dishes. Luigi is always good for a surprise and he will show you some of the secrets that makes his food especially delicious.

“In München steht ein Hofbräuhaus... 1 - 2 - g’suffa...” The already traditional Oktoberfest at the Amari Orchid Resort is coming up on the 17th at the tropical garden. Genuine scrumptious German food and great German draught beer will be offered, while the famous Bavarian Navy Band will be providing the appropriate “oom pah pah” atmosphere ... and there is every chance to win flight tickets! The price is only Baht 490 per person, half price for children.

“Bien Venidos a Espana”! October 17th the La Mer Restaurant at the Montien Hotel will start to bring some “Spain” to Pattaya. Spanish cuisine is one of the most succulent cuisines and is very regional. The Spanish Executive Chef Pepe, winner of 9 gold Michelin medals, will prepare all dishes himself, for instance: “Paella”, “Rovo de Toro Estofado” and “Ancas de Rana a la Logronesa”. Reservations should be made at tel. 428 155-6.

October seems to be the month of the famous chefs. From October 21st to 26th, Japanese Executive Chef of Benihana’s World Headquarters, Mr. Takabayash is visiting Pattaya’s very own Benihana Restaurant at the Royal Garden Plaza. He will personally chop, slice and dice right before your eyes! If you believe you’ve already seen it all - come and learn some more! Please reserve your seat with your “private” chef, tel. 412 120 Ext. 300.

Attention Austrians! On the occasion of the Austrian National Day, H. E. Ambassador Dr. Georg Znidaric is holding a reception at the Royal Ballroom of the Oriental Hotel in Bangkok on October 26th from 18:30 to 20:30. For reservations (a must!) call the Embassy, tel. 02-287 3970 or 303 6058 Ext. 17 or 20.

The food promotion, “A taste of Vietnam” at the Garden Café of the Royal Garden Resort is still on until October 31st. All delicacies from Vietnam are on the menu. Spring rolls, shrimp rolls, grilled chicken, fillet of sole with lemon grass sauce, to braised pineapple and glazed banana are only a few of the dishes. It’s simply delicious! And the prices are surprisingly low. Vietnamese food is rather similar to Thai food. So, why not give it a try and go ‘Vietnamese’ for a change at the Garden Café? The promotion will be going on until October 31st and will be served daily for lunch and dinner. For reservations call the Royal Garden Resort, Tel. 412 120-3.

The Green Bottle Pub, located on Second Road, is having a weekly Sunday Cowboy Night until the 31st of October. Many games are on and, of course, many prizes will be given away. If you come to join on those days and wear a cowboy outfit, you’ll receive a beautiful souvenir! And, if you order 4 draft beers, you’ll get one for free! Don’t miss this opportunity to play games, receive prizes, get a present and have fun! For reservations call Diana Inn, Tel. 429 870 Ext. Green Bottle.

The Moon River Pub, located on North Pattaya Road, calls upon all to “Beat the rain!” From now on they’ll be having their regular Saturday home-style BBQs, with a colorful salad bar and choices of juicy stakes, seafood and sausages. The “Soft Touch” or the “Soulhouse Band” will be providing entertainment. At the same time, Moon River Pub’s Whisky Promotion is still going on until September 20th. Order 1 Bottle of either Red Label, Black Label or Swing Whisky and receive 1 small bottle of Red Label free (18.75 cl) or order 1 bottle of Jack Daniel’s and receive a free Jack Daniel’s towel. Order Carlsberg, Heineken or Kloster and pay 45 baht instead of 75 baht for a glass. A jug of beer is available for 130 baht (normal price 180 baht). Beat the rain and jump into the Moon River instead! For reservations call 370 616.

Tamarind Festival at the Atrium Café of the Ambassador Hotel, featuring a wide selection of Tamarind, such as Fresh Tamarind Dip with vegetables and spicy fish soup flavoured with young Tamarind leaves. Sounds mouthwatering, doesn’t it? For more details and reservations call 255 501-40.

The Seaboard Sound is back in town! Everybody who is interested in singing and helping to work on this year’s Christmas program is welcome to join the singing rehearsals of this fine choir. Lack of experience is no problem, since one will get it during the rehearsals every Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Also on Mondays are the rehearsals for the special style of Barbershop music from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. For venue and more information call Monika Rottmann, tel. 225 903 or Judy Lang, tel. 880 548.

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