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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: [email protected] 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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]. 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: [email protected]

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

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: [email protected] 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: [email protected], 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: [email protected]

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