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 favorites available either in full air-conditioning or outside on the terrace. Greg’s Kitchen is located on Pattaya Second Road, opposite Soi 6.

The Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya at the Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya is proud to present the new 5 sets of ‘Rock Around the Clock’ set menu, serving from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily for 250 baht ++ per set until April 30. Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya is open daily from 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. with live band every night. For more information and hotel reservations call 038 428 755-9, fax: 038 421 673, email: rooms.pattaya@hard rockhotels .net Website: www.hardrockhotels.net

If you’re 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.

The new 160 baht set lunch (3 courses) at the Queen Victoria Inn (Soi 6) has proved so successful Monday to Friday that they have now included it on their Saturday menu. Don’t forget Sunday is Carvery day with 4 choices of meat for only 290 baht - one of the best deals in town.

The new executive chef at La Gritta Italian Restaurant, Rick Ney has introduced a new menu featuring some of his most popular signature dishes. Try a ‘jumbo ravioli with smoked chicken and a caper-raisin sauce’ or ‘crispy pizza with smoked bacon, gorgonzola and caramelized pears’ and his famous ‘red snapper lasagna’, fresh noodles, tomatoes and sweet basil’. See you at La Gritta Italian Restaurant, one of Pattaya’s most popular restaurants, Amari Orchid Resort, Pattaya Beach Road. Tel: 038 428 161.

Imagine the excellent Italian dishes prepared by a real passionate native Italian chef … No.43 Italian Bistro invites you to come and meet chef Antony Ardissone from “Liguria” northern Italy. Ligurians produce the most flavorful basil, exceptional olive oil and tastiest fish. Their cuisine is dense with flavors and aromatic herbs such as “Pesto”, strong flavor made from basil, garlic, parmesan and pecorino cheese, pine-kernels and sea salt, ground in a mortar and diluted with olive oil. It is only made in Liguria and adapts itself to all kinds of pasta and even enriches good vegetable minestrone. For reservations or further information, please contact tel. 02 658-7444 ext. 285.

Events

The Chaine de Rotisseurs, Baillage de Pattaya will be holding a Mediterranean Evening at Mata Hari Restaurant on April 7. This will comprise of a seven-course menu, incorporating produce specially imported from around the Mediterranean region and accompanied by three wines and a cocktail reception. The Chaine has a special guest chef from Bangkok for this evening and it is hoped as many members as possible will attend. Cocktails will be served from 7 p.m. and dinner is scheduled to begin at 7.30 p.m. The cost of the evening is 3,500 baht.

The Amari Orchid Resort will celebrate the Songkran Festival in its beautiful tropical gardens by the poolside. This event marks the commencement of the Buddhist year, celebrated annually between the 13th and 15th of April. The senior generation still adheres to the traditions of the past, and use the event to express their reverence by sprinkling perfumed water on Buddha images. A typical Thai buffet for this very special occasion, priced at 650 baht ++. During the dinner, guests will be entertained with a “Miss Songkran” beauty contest, traditional Thai performances, water game shows and Thai classical music. For more information, please contact Michael Goetz or Orapin Musiknavabutr, tel. 038 428 161, email: [email protected]

The Blue Lagoon Watersports Club will host it’s ‘2nd Annual Windsurfing Championship’ on April 26 and 27 with the ‘1st Kiteboarding Jump Contest’. The windsurfing competition counts towards the national championship. All levels will be represented and everybody is welcome to participate or just visit. Open for pro/amateur, male / female, beginners and youth classes! During this event, many other activities will also be offered: Wakeboard, Airchair, Donut, kayak, lasers. Children’s Fun Day and Beach Party on Saturday night. The Blue Lagoon Watersports Club is just 10 km south of Pattaya, just before the Ambassador Hotel. For more information visit www.bluelagoon.biz or call 038 255 115-6, 01 845 6759.

Entertainment

For hard rock and roll and punk fans, The Bastards are back at Shenanigans Pattaya this Friday, April 4 from 10.30 p.m. Not for the meek, they blast away with the sounds of the Sex Pistols, AC-DC and plenty heavy rock. Put yer stompin’ boots on, and mosh into Shenanigans this Friday night. Shenanigans Pattaya, Pattaya 2nd Road, in front of the Marriott Resort & Spa.

Sunday Afternoon Jazz at Baan Buraran, Km 166, Bangsaray, featuring an international guitarist who has worked with Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams, Barbara Streisand and many more. 250 baht all you can eat & more from 1 p.m. till late. Bring the kids; they can play tennis, badminton, snooker or have fun in the pool. For reservations call John at 01 782 1431 or Nikki 01 810 8555. Visit Baan Buraran’s website: www.buraran.com

Exhibitions

The Icon Hotel at Thappraya Road in Pattaya, is hosting show of vibrant paintings, with monochromes and assemblages reflecting the theme ‘Eros and Thanatos’. The exhibition is open daily till April 12.

JND Art Gallery in Soi Day Night 2 presents a unique Art Exhibition from artist Marco. A display of his series of works in Thailand is on show the South Pattaya gallery. Marco, who uses his 4ft long beard as a paintbrush creates both water and oil masterpieces on canvas is strongly influenced by historical sites and temple in the land of smile. For every picture sold, one thousand baht will be donated to the Pattaya Orphanage. For more information call JND Art Gallery on 038 415 470.

Health and Beauty

The Dusit Resort Sports Club will hold Aqua Aerobics classes Tuesday afternoons at 5 p.m. and Friday mornings at 9.30 a.m. For the best water workout in the east, 100 baht per class at Dusit Resort Pattaya. Phone 038 425611 or email: [email protected] for further details.

For those looking for international hairstyles, Johny Live is Back! One of London’s top hairstylists is now doing the very best cutting, colouring, highlighting and perms so soft you can spread ‘em straight from the fridge! For an appointment call 06 134 5633 or email: [email protected]

Packages

Rabbit Resort has a Super Summer Special until April 30, stay for 3 days, 2 nights at 2,990++ baht per night for a 2-person occupancy (one child under 12 free). The package includes two breakfasts. For more details and reservations email: sales @rabbitresort.com or call 038 303 303, 038 251 730.

Nowhere else than in the Kingdom of Thailand is the art of fruit and vegetable carving done in such perfection. Carvings from simple flowers to filigree melon or pumpkin carvings or even replicas of complete scenarios are often use for display and decoration. The Dusit Resort Pattaya Hotel has some of Thailand’s best fruit carvers already winning many awards for outstanding work. To introduce and teach the basic skills, three weekly fruit carving classes will be held until April 11. Each course will go over 3 days, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. with a total of 9 hours for only 1,200 baht per course. Coffee, tea, soft drinks and pastries are served during the class. For more information or reservation please call 038 425 611-7 ext. 2149.