Oh Henry! You’ve got the best ideas! Every Friday night O’Henry’s Restaurant (at the Flamingo Hotel - South Pattaya Road) offers Mussels Belgian Style - all you can eat for Baht 175. Try it and dine in an unequaled European classic, quiet atmosphere with live background music by the world-famous guitar virtuoso Dalton O’Sullivan. For reservations call 427 161-3.

Duc De Praslin famous Belgian chocolates and pralines are now available at moderate prices on the ground floor of the Royal Garden Plaza. All the goodies with real Belgian "Callebaut" chocolate are produced in Bangkok by the Graindorge Family. Watch for special items to come for Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day. You’ll be glad you did!

L’ Opera Bangkok just opened another branch in the Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate. The location is conveniently situated in the commercial complex of the Estate. A great selection of home made pastas, ice cream and pizza. Open daily from 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m., Sundays closed. For more information call 955 124.

Pinewood Condo hosts a traditional German Grill Party every Friday starting at 7:00 p.m., with an extensive range of homemade German sausages, salads, fish and steaks. All for only 155 Baht per person. New is the special Thai buffet for the same price. Daily Happy Hour from 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.! For reservations call Udo at 361 403-8.

Hefty, deftly food at Butcher Hans Pub, located at Sunee Plaza. Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. special price: 250 baht net instead of the normal price of 360 baht. This magnificent "Butcher’s Meal" is prepared by the master himself and contains Kassler, Smoked Pork Belly, Sausages, Sauerkraut, yellow potatoes and farmer bread. Hurry up and grab your portion!

On January the 25th Henry J. Beans is featuring the Blues Brothers, Deacon Blue, The Moody Blues and Johnny Walker Black. A Rhythm and Blues night with a difference. On January the 28th, HJB’s is holding a traditional Amazing Thai Party with cultural performances and plenty of other amazing things. If you wear an amazing Thai costume, you can even win an amazing prize. Call 428 161.

The ISE (International School Eastern Seaboard) is organizing a "Parents get together" BBQ party at the Moon River Pub on Saturday the 23rd. You don’t want BBQ? No problem, you can order a la carte. The party starts with a "Happy Hour" from 18:30 to 19:30 hours. The Dinner, with soft background live music, will begin right afterwards. And then put your dancing shoes on and dance to the amazing sounds of the Soulhouse Band. The end of this party will be ...well, who knows! Parents don’t miss it if you like good food, good music and a good time! Please pay Baht 200 deposit to reserve a seat. Tickets are available at the school office or at the door at the Moon River Pub. For more information call Brunhilde Schultes, tel. 372 581, or Craig Lewis, tel. 702 100.

S. S. Sausage Co., Ltd. (Belucky), located at 157/38 Naklua Road, is always having very special offers. New: English Sausage, 1 kg for Baht 125, Zurich Pate, 1 kg for Baht 125, and Schblic Sausage, 1 kg for 145. Still on sale is 1 l fresh orange juice for 65 baht and 1 l fresh pineapple juice for only 35 baht. They also have 11/2 l bottles of pineapple and orange juice concentrate (makes 6 l juice) for 210 baht. For more information call Khun Somchai, tel. 422 904.

U&J Mart "The Price Cutter", with 2 locations in Pattaya (Sukhumvit Rd and Naklua Rd.), Ban Bung, Bangkok & 2 locations in Chonburi has, besides their 1,200 permanently low priced items, other very special offers while stocks last. Right now: 12" Fan TW 31 for only 299 baht, and Organic Conditioner, 200 cc for 39.75.

You need a very special gift? Go and take a look at the Benjarong Shop in the Ambience Hotel in Pattayaland 3, where you’ll find the most impressive and beautiful articles. For more information call 424099 or 425 145.