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.

Greg and his team at Greg’s Kitchen are proud to announce their new light lunch menu for only 159 baht, 12 noon till 5 p.m. All your favourites available either in full air-conditioning or outside on the terrace. Greg’s Kitchen is located on Pattaya Second Road, opposite Soi 6.

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.

Whilst stocks last the Queen Victoria Inn are serving fresh Scottish Oak Smoked Loch Fyne Kippers at only 150 baht a pair, ideal for breakfast or indeed any time of day or why not take some home for tea.

The Art Caf้ features selected paintings of April Turner, an artist well known in Germany for her abstract creations. Art Caf้ in Soi 16 off Naklua Road also offers a wide range of Mediterranean cuisine. In a colonial style house and surrounded by a huge garden, guests 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 Caf้ is open daily from 11 a.m. till late. Reservations, especially on the weekends are recommended. Tel 0-3836-7652, email: [email protected]

Its Mango Sensation time at the Dusit Resort Pattaya. The sunny season just wouldn’t be complete with mango. From March 1 till April 15, you can taste a superb variety of mango desserts and cocktails including mango cheesecake, mango terrine and the ever popular mango with sticky rice at the Cascade Caf้, the Bay Restaurant, Lobby Lounge and the Dusit Shop, all at the Dusit Resort Pattaya.

Events

The British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT) is holding yet another International Networking Evening on the Eastern Seaboard, this Friday, February 21 at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort Pattaya - indoor/outdoor area at the Royal Cliff Grand’s Promenade Lounge from 6.30 p.m. The evening is sponsored by Transpo International Ltd. Please note that the new entry fee for non BCCT-members is 300 baht per person. Everyone is very welcome to attend regardless of nationality. Transpo is sponsoring beer and snacks on a first-come, first-served basis from 6.30 p.m. All other beverages are at standard prices and standard prices will apply when the sponsored beverages have run out.

Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce (Auscham) will holding an Eastern Seaboard Sundowners, February 28 at the Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa from 6.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. The evening is sponsored by Transit Maintenance Ltd., with the food generously sponsored by Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa. The cost: Sundowners 300 baht for members and 500 baht for non-members. Following the networking evening on Saturday, March 1st, the chamber will conduct English teaching at Ban Khao Huay Mahad School, Rayong from 9 a.m. till 12 noon. For bookings please go to the events calendar at www.austchamthailand.com or email execdirector@aust chamthailand.com or chana [email protected]

Future events within the UK Club of Pattaya include a Sports Day (fun event for teams of 6) and a Sponsored Pub Crawl in aid of children from the Camillian centre. Please email: [email protected] for more details and information on membership.

Come to the Queen Victoria Inn and see the whole of the award winning Band Of Brothers series by Steven Spielberg and staring Tom Hanks. This commemorative gift set with previously unseen footage will be shown over 4 days commencing Wednesday, February 26 and concluding Saturday March 1; all shows start at 12 p.m. Three episodes per show, bring your own popcorn.

Sunday Afternoon Jazz at Baan Buraran, Km 166, Bangsaray. 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

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 Margaritas, 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

Packages

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 on tel. 038 428755-9, fax. 038 421673, email: rooms.Pattaya @hardrockhotels.net, Website: www.hardrockhotels.net