Community Happenings – Friday March 13 – April 19, 2012

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Announcement

Sunday’s Service on 15th April at St. George’s Anglican/Episcopal Church in Pattaya has been cancelled due to the Songkran holiday.  Normal services will resume from next week.

Events

A special concert will be held at the Pullman Pattaya Aisawan Resort from 4pm to 11pm on Friday April 20 to support the Jester Care for Kids charity drive.  Headlining the show will be ‘El Tenor’Yves Baron performing live on stage plus DJ’s Natsha and Atomiq.  A Happy Hour will take effect from 4pm to 9pm with 50% off the drinks menu.  During the event from 4pm to 11pm, a donation box will be left out for attendees to make a donation to the Jesters Care for Kids benefit.  For more information or to reserve a table, email: [email protected].

A joint BCCT/AustCham/AmCham Eastern Seaboard Networking Evening will be held on Friday, April 20 at Cafe G Terrace, Holiday Inn Pattaya from 6.30 p.m. until 8.30 p.m.  A Free flow of drinks plus snacks will be available as long as stocks last.  The cost of admission is 300 for BCCT / AustCham / AmCham members & THB 1,100 for non-members.  Members can book online at the BCCT website:  www.bccthai.com.

The 2012 Pattaya International Music Festival will be held from April 27-29.  The event will take place along Beach Road and at Bali Hai Pier and is regarded as one of the biggest international beach music festivals in Asia.  A number of famous Asian and Thai artists and over 400,000 music fans are expected to attend over the three days.  For more information call the TAT Pattaya Office on 038 427 667.

General Auction held at the World of Sport Restaurant in Naklua every Thursday at 8:30 p.m.  Viewing from 12 noon on the day only.  Antiques, collectables, toys, small items, furniture, household items, Thai souvenirs, etc. Only 10% seller’s commission.  Located on the main Naklua Road, 200m up on the right side from the Dolphin roundabout.  Tel. 087 141 0309 or 038 416 670 for more information.

The Pattaya Mountain Bike Cross Country 2012 will be held on Pratamnak Hill on April 23-24.  The competition will be divided into two categories, downhill and cross-country. Each category is about 6.5 kilometers long.  For more information call Pattaya City Hall on 038 253 232

Clubs and Associations

The Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) next meeting will be on Sunday, April 15.  The Club will hold its traditional Songkran ceremony, which involves pouring water over the hands of one’s elders as a blessing.  The club meets every Sunday morning at the Tavern by the Sea restaurant located on the north end of Beach Road (part of the Amari Orchid Resort).  The program starts as usual at 10:30 a.m. with a buffet breakfast available from 9 to 11 a.m.  Everyone is warmly welcome.

The Pattaya International Ladies Club will hold its monthly Coffee Morning at Linda’s Restaurant on Thappraya Road on April 17, 10:30 am registration.  To make your reservation, email [email protected].  A Newcomer’s Coffee morning is also held on the last Monday of every month at Casa Pascal Restaurant and begins at 11:30 am.

The Scandinavian Expat Club Pattaya meets every second Sunday from Jan 8th 2012 at the Green Tree Restaurant on Pattaya Beach Road Soi 1 from 1 p.m. onwards.  Everyone welcome.

The Pattaya Irish Society meets every Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Moonrakers in Pong.  Call John on 086 112 0988 for details.

Rotary Club of Jomtien-Pattaya welcomes you to their Wednesday meetings in the Rotary room, Royal Cliff Grand Hotel: Time 18.30 for 19.00. Contact Reidar Andersen (Membership) 086 842 8240.

The Rotary Club Pattaya Marina meets every Friday at 7.00 p.m. at the Pullman Aisawan, Wongamat Beach, between Soi 16 and 18 in Naklua.  The evening meetings include a sumptuous international buffet.  For more information contact Club President Yves Echement at [email protected]

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Pattaya:  The Pattaya Group meets Wednesday and Thursday at noon (open); Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 5 p.m. (closed) and Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. (closed) at the Satree Pattana Center, Soi Skaw Beach (2nd Rd): contact Mick on 087 994 6224, Bob 087 939 2463 or Joe 082 715 2082.  The Good Morning Pattaya Group meets 9 a.m. every morning.  All meetings are ‘open’: contact 084 564 8479.  The Jomtien Group meets every day at noon at Jomtien Long Stay Hotel: contact: Warren on 086 158 9688, Andy 080 570 1404 or Henk 086 070 6684, Thai contact: Somchai 081 445 3302.  The Scandinavian Group meets on Tuesdays and Fridays 6 p.m. at the Norwegian Seaman’s Church, Thappraya Road Soi 7: contact Hans 085 135 7755 or Rune (Rayong) 089 754 9515.

For the past 28 years the Samaritans of Thailand have been providing confidential crisis intervention services over the telephone.  The English-speaking unit, Samaritans English Help Line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide support to the expatriate community.  English-speaking staff, trained in crisis intervention will provide active, non-judgmental and empathetic listening services on the phone.  All calls will be handled on an anonymous basis and are free of charge.  Please call (02) 713-6791 (24hrs a day, 7 days a week).

The Dutch Expats Club meets the last Thursday of every month at 6 p.m.  Feel free to see our website for the location address: http://nvtpattaya.org. New members are always welcome.

DACH-Club – Meetings of German speaking residents for dining, discussions, films and gemutlichkeit. Pat’s Leckerle, Soi 33 Naklua.  Check website http://www .dach-th.org/location.html

The RLC (Rayong Ladies Circle), which operates mainly in the Ban Chang and Rayong areas, is a friendly and social group of international women.  They hold a monthly coffee morning, amongst many other activities, on each second Tuesday of every month in the home of one of their members.  Everyone most welcome to join!  For more information contact [email protected] or visit www.rayongladiescircle.com

Fred J. Estes Post 9876 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States of America is a social group in Pattaya that helps American Veterans and their dependants with benefit assistance related to the Veterans Administration, Social Security and service related agencies.  There is no charge for our assistance.  Post meetings are every second Tuesday at 1300 hrs. at the Hogsbreath Saloon at 148 78/79 Sukhumvit Rd. on Soi 46-3 (formerly Soi Batman).  There are informal social gatherings every Tuesday and Wednesday from 11:30 until 14:00.  For more information contact Eric Larsen, Post Commander, tel. 038-423462, email: [email protected] or visit the website at vfwpost9876.org.

Overeaters Anonymous meetings in Pattaya/Jomtien – The ‘Up to You’ group meets Wednesdays at 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the housing area just behind Pan Pan Restaurant in Jomtien on Thappraya Road. Call Steve at 038-364-207(h) or 089-250-1359 (cell) for directions or more information.

Songkran Festivities

Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya invites you and family to celebrate the Thai traditional New Year’s Festival with a sumptuous Beach BBQ buffet dinners and enjoy the resort’s activities which will take you back to Thai traditional ambience and culture.

Celebrate Songkran at Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Celebrate Songkran at Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort

On April 13, celebrate Thai style by showing respect to Buddha and offering food to monks at 9:09 hrs.  In the evening there will be a special buffet dinner with seafood and BBQ served in a temple fair style setting at Mirage Beach Garden with musicians, Thai modern dance shows, games and prizes at only 1,399 baht net/person including Thai herb juices and soft drinks.  Children under 12 years of age get a 50% discount.  For more information or table reservations, please contact 038-301 234 ext. 4397 or email: [email protected]

Thai New Year’s Buffet Dinner on Songkran Day (Wan Lai Pattaya) 18th of April at Holiday Inn Pattaya.  Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere at Café G after a long day of celebration with an international buffet dinner served from 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., including fresh BBQ seafood, fresh fruit and salads, Japanese, Thai and European dishes.  Don’t forget to indulge in a wide selection of the chef’s special dessert creations.  Soft drinks are included at THB 988 per person.  All kids under 12 years old eat free.  To make a reservation, call 038 725 555 or visit www.dining-experience.com/pattaya.

Dining

Wine dinner at Hilton Pattaya: Experience the wonderful taste and aroma of great Merlots from the premier regions of the world chosen by Ross Edward Marks merging beautifully with chef Supoj of Hilton Pattaya’s gastronomic creative delights that will tempt even the most discerning palates.

This exceptional wine dinner will present five superior cuts from around the globe such as Wagyu and Tournedos Rossini together with premium mustards.  Swirl the glass, clink and toast to this fabulous wine dinner at only THB 3,000 net per guest on Thursday April 26 from 7 p.m. onwards.  Book the wine dinner at Flare now on email [email protected] or call 038 253 078 for more information.

Refreshing Mojitos at Havana Bar & Terrazzo, Holiday Inn, Pattaya. Refreshing Mojitos at Havana Bar & Terrazzo, Holiday Inn, Pattaya.

Cocktail of the month at Havana Bar & Terrazzo is the famous Mojito, made even more special for the month of April with watermelon flavor and fresh watermelon pieces on top.  Welcome the heat of summer with this cool and refreshing cocktail at Havana Bar & Terrazzo at THB 240 each.  Happy Hour buy 1 get 1 free drink happens daily from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. and extended until midnight every Wednesday.  Havana Bar & Terrazzo’s membership club is available with Hi Club Card offering great privileges, discounts and special offers.  Havana Bar & Terrazzo is located at the Holiday Inn, Pattaya on Beach Road.  For more information call 038 725 555 or visit www.facebook.com/HavanaBar.Pattaya.

Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort, Pattaya offers you every Thursday an incomparable gastronomic experience with their “Mirage Beach BBQ Seafood Buffet”.  Enjoy the resort’s natural setting by the sea while savoring tasty dishes and fresh produce from the sea that include Tiger Prawns, Snapper Fish wrapped in Banana Leaves, Grilled Squid with Spicy Sauce, and much more.  For the ultimate entertainment, experience the musicians and Hawaii and fire dance shows on the beach from 19:00–22:00 hrs.  Only THB 1,399 – net per person, for more info and reservations, call 038 301 234 ext. 4397 or email: [email protected]

Cake ‘n’ Calories at Drift, Hilton Pattaya. Cake ‘n’ Calories at Drift, Hilton Pattaya.

Hilton Pattaya has launched its newest bakery offering, ‘Cake ‘n’ Calories’ at the picturesque Drift on level 16 of the hotel.  ‘Cake ‘n’ Calories’ is available daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the menu includes muesli and cereal creations, fresh fruit juices and smoothies, a variety of desserts, whole cakes, power bars, giant cookies and macaroons.  Guests can access free high speed wireless Internet while admiring stunning views of Pattaya Bay at Drift.  The service is also available to-go.  For more information, visit www.pattaya.hilton.com or contact the hotel directly on 038 825 3000.

Every Wednesday and Saturday from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Le Marin Restaurant at the Cape Racha Hotel in Sriracha invites you to end your day with a high quality set dinner.  The four-course menu includes an all-you-can-eat antipasto and salad bar and a delicious choice of main courses, such as Beef Roulade with potato wedges or Orecchiette with Parma Ham and mushrooms; plus homemade cake or ice cream for dessert.  The set dinner is priced at 350 baht ++ per person, including a glass of wine.  For reservations or more information call 038 314 288 or visit the website at www.capecollection.com

Thai Buffet Dinner at Café G, Holiday Inn Pattaya offers a taste of traditional Thai cuisines, featuring som tam, grilled chicken and crispy pork fresh salad bar, and Thai desserts selection.  Buffet dinner is available nightly from Monday – Friday throughout April and May from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.  Price per person at THB 450 net with free soft drinks.  Further discount is offered for groups with 10 people and above.  All kids under 12 eat free.  For more information and reservations please call 038 725 555 or visit www.dining-experience.com/pattaya.

Baadshah, the new Indian Restaurant in town situated on 3rd Road (opp. where X-Zyte used to be) invites you to sample the most fascinating and superbly flavored dishes of North India.  They serve a wide range of delicacies from many parts of the country which you can savor at the relaxing indoor or cozy outdoor seating.  For reservations or more information call 038-411690 or email at [email protected]

Visit Havana Bar and Terrazzo, Holiday Inn Pattaya any day of the week and find out about all the special offers in store.  Highlights include daily 50% discount on all pizzas of over 20 varieties from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.  After 7 p.m. every day, continue with the famous “Buy 1 get 1 free” Happy Hour from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. with a wide selection of refreshments.  Live band appears from 8:30 p.m. until late every Wednesday, Friday & Saturday with Wednesday as the all-night Happy Hour from 7 p.m. – midnight.  Become a member at Havana Bar & Terrazzo and receive numerous special offers and privileges.  For more information please visit www.facebook.com/HavanaBar.Pattaya or call 038 725 555.

Fantastic lobster repertoires await you as Chef Adrian W. O’Herlihy at the Cascade Restaurant works his magic in creating innovative dishes featuring the most-sought after Phuket lobster.

A lobster love affair at Cascade Restaurant. A lobster love affair at Cascade Restaurant.

Examples include: lobster salad with kaffir lime Maltaise aioli with fennel remoulade, black truffle & fresh raspberries (THB 1,200); lobster salad with pink peppercorns and grapefruit dressing, avocado & roasted bell peppers (THB 1,100); spiny lobster and guacamole salad accompanied with sharp tomato sauce, fresh tarragon, organic greens (THB 1,100), and many more incredible lobster creations!  The Cascade is located near the Main Lobby of Dusit Thani Pattaya. Open daily from 6 a.m. – 1 a.m.  For reservations call (0) 3842 5611-7 ext. 2153.

Enjoy the marvelous taste of fresh strawberries at Sheraton Pattaya Resort.  New dessert creations have been specially crafted by the multi award-winning culinary team at Elements restaurant and include Strawberry Clafoutis, Strawberry Parfait, Sexy Strawberry Cocktail and Le Fraisier- fresh strawberries, Chantilly cream, pistachio cake & strawberry jelly.  Each at 250 baht (excluding tax & service charge) only!  For more information please call 038 259 888 or email: [email protected]

Linda’s Restaurant can be all things for all people.  Serving a wide selection of Norwegian dishes, there are also abundant European/international dishes, as well as a full line-up of Thai items.  The food is excellent and the portion sizes tending to be on the large side, and the prices reasonable.  The wine list is also inexpensive.  This restaurant is definitely worth visiting.  You will not be disappointed.  Linda’s Restaurant, 315/177-180 Moo 12, opposite the Jomtien Complex, Thappraya Road, Jomtien.  Open seven days from 7 a.m. until late.  Reservations: 038 252 726, 087 813 0115.  Email [email protected].

Mata Hari Restaurant offers a selection of gourmet food just arrived from the North Sea: Dover sole, baby turbot, raw herring, and from Holland the famous Dutch smoked baby eel.  Asian food?  Try Mata Hari’s new special: Nasi Rames: a Dutch Indonesian Colonial favourite which consists of many different delicious dishes on one plate.  Mata Hari Restaurant is located on Thappraya Road in Pattaya. For more information or reservations call 038 259 799, email louis@ mataharirestaurant.com or go to the restaurant website at: www.mataharirestaurant.com

The Tavern by the Sea Restaurant introduces the following daily promotions: Monday Curry Night features the tastiest curries, naan bread and salad buffet for just 399 baht net per person. BBQ Grill Buffet every Wednesday at 499 baht net per person.  Weekly carvery on Thursday’s from 18.30 – 22.00 featuring the chef’s mouthwatering selection of carvings and desserts for just 499 baht net per person.  Saturday is Seafood Buffet BBQ night for 650 baht net per person.  Watch all the live sports on the widescreen TV’s and take advantage of the great menu options.  Tavern by the Sea Restaurant is located on the north end of Beach Road (part of the Amari Orchid Resort). For more information call 038 418 419.

Spectacular seafood buffet at the Royal Cliff Resort. Spectacular seafood buffet at the Royal Cliff Resort.

The Royal Cliff Hotels Group presents a fantastic dining opportunity at the Larn Thong authentic Thai traditions restaurant every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. located at the Grand Hotel.  The hotel’s 5-star international culinary team will prepare a spectacular seafood and BBQ spread featuring selections that will leave you in awe.  This tri-weekly dining delight is a great chance to re-energise and get together with family and friends for amazing food at an unbeatable price!  For more information, please visit www.royalcliff.com.

Eat to the Beat at Starz Diner located at the Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya between 2nd Road and Beach Road, Central Pattaya.  Named for its eclectic collection of rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia and show kitchen, Starz Diner is Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya’s all-day dining restaurant located on the ground floor serving up authentic Thai-Chinese, Japanese, Californian and Italian cuisine.  Enjoy free flow drinks and a whole spit roast pig on Saturdays for baht 980++ per person and Sunday-Friday at baht 880++ per person.  Show time for live music is from 6:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.  For more information call 038 428 755-9 or go to http://pattaya. hardrockhotels.net.

The Beach Club Restaurant at the Pullman Pattaya Aisawan invites you to sample Asian fantasia cuisine to tempt the senses every Monday night.  Subtle spicing and your favorite dishes are presented in an “eat as much as you can” buffet for only Baht 799.  On Wednesdays more sumptuous oriental cuisine awaits you for only 799 baht including 75 cl of wine.  Enjoy selections such as tabouleh, fattoush, Greek salad, hommos, couscous with lamb, chicken, merguez, mix fish and cat fish.  Complete your oriental dining experience with temping desserts such as Moroccan date pudding, cinnamon oranges, M’hanncha, baklawa or sweet cous-cous.  On Thursdays Brazilian flair arrives with favorites such aschurrasco; chicken leg with piripiri sauce, pork sausage, pichanha, top sirloin, alligator, duck breast in soya glaze, prawns and more.  Salads and appetizers include Avarje (fried shrimps ball), kibe (Lebanese Kee-bee), grilled shrimp skewers with honeydew gazpacho.  Come to taste the best of South America for a special price of 799 baht for all you can eat including 75 cl. of wine per person.  For more information or reservation, please call 038 411 9408.

Hilton Pattaya has launched its famous Thai summer treat ‘Khao Chae’ at Edge restaurant, level 14 where guests can also enjoy the best Pattaya Bay views.  The royal cuisine ‘Khao Chae’ is first parboiled rice and served immersed in icy cold jasmine-scented water with various kinds of exotic side dishes like young pepper stuffed with minced pork, sweetened shredded pork, glazed Chinese turnips, batter-fried shrimp paste and more.

‘Khao Chae’ at Edge restaurant. ‘Khao Chae’ at Edge restaurant.

Try one of Thailand’s most refreshing treats ‘Khao Chae’ at Edge on every weekend throughout April 2012.  Price is only THB 300 net per set.  Flare restaurant at Hilton Pattaya meanwhile offers a sophisticated, contemporary and truly memorable dining experience in opulent surroundings and with wonderful views.  The Flare restaurant is open from 6.30 p.m. – 11.30 p.m. every day.  Fridays feature roasted aged Australian rib at THB 999 net (ladies cut) and THB 1,111 net (gents cut).  Saturdays offer a 4 course set menu with such delicious items as Pacific oysters, Atlantic salmon, Japanese sea scallops and Porterhouse steak.  Cost for 6 guests THB 15,000 net (book 2 days in advance).  For more information, please call 038 253 077.

Cuisine featuring the gilt-head sea bream from the waters of the Mediterranean and coastal regions of the North Atlantic features at The Peak Chinese Restaurant throughout April.

Sea bream dishes at The Peak. Sea bream dishes at The Peak.

Signature sea indulgences include crisp-fried sea bream with pomelo sauce accompanied with white & red cabbage, baby oak leaves and carrot julienne (THB 550); stir-fried sea bream, celery & oyster sauce garnished with button mushrooms, carrot julienne, fresh ginger and young garlic (THB 650); and baked sea bream with black bean sauce with red chili, green & yellow bell peppers, minced pork & parsley (THB 650).  The Peak seats 80 and is located at the Dusit Thani Pattaya Resort, next to the Dolphin Roundabout in North Pattaya.  Open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  For reservations and more information please call 038 425 611 to 7, ext. 2276.

Manhattans Restaurant & Bar: Open Monday to Saturday for dinner with fine dining in a great atmosphere.  Offering Pattaya’s best steaks, seafood and an exciting a la carte menu.  Set 3-course gourmet menu at THB 995- excl. VAT.  Resident pianist in the restaurant every night.  Call 038 259 790 for reservations and more information.

The Paulanergarten beer garden offers all your favourite German and Thai cuisines accompanied by imported beer from Munich.  The menu boasts a wide range of foods for your dining pleasure including mouth watering desserts and a special selection of fine wines.  Soak up the amazing sunset views from the 3rd floor location of the Royal Garden Plaza Pattaya (Beach Road side) as you dine.  Call 081 866 7547, 082 790 1782 or go to www.paulaner-thailand.com

The Marco Polo Chinese Restaurant at the Montien Hotel, Pattaya is famous for its authentic Shanghainese and Szechuan cuisines prepared to perfection by master Chinese chefs.  Enjoy a dim sum lunch daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily.  Separate dining rooms are available for private parties.  Also don’t forget to call by the Montien Bakery Shop where you can find a wide selection of breads, cakes, cookies & Thai desserts.  Open daily (Sundays – Thursdays) 8.00 a.m. – 7.00 p.m. (Friday – Saturday) 8:00 a.m. – 9.00 p.m.  For reservations call The Montien Hotel, Pattaya Tel. 038-428155, 038-361340 ext 1620, 1621 or E-mail; [email protected].

Italian cuisine at The Bay. Italian cuisine at The Bay.

In April, The Bay Restaurant will offer a taste of Parma with subtle, simple and refined food.  Feast on delights masterfully prepared by Chef Adrian W. O’Herlihy featuring a prized selection of Parma creations that include: Parma’s version of pot-roasted beef served with potato, gnocchi & sautéed fragrant leaf spinach and natural braising juices (THB 550); chicken “Hunter’s Style” with soft whipped herbed polenta, pancetta-wrapped green beans (THB 450); and pan-roasted stuffed fillet of pork wrapped in Parma ham, roasted cippolini onions, fresh thyme, shallot puree, black truffle sauce, sauté of asparagus tips & porcini, porcini-creamed potato (THB 575).  Located at the Dusit Thani Pattaya Resort, next to the Dolphin Roundabout in North Pattaya, The Bay also hosts a fabulous BBQ buffet dinner every Saturday evening.  Seating is available for 200 in both interior and terrace settings.  Opening hours are Monday to Sunday – 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. For more information and reservations, please call 038 425 611-7 ext. 2270.

Casa Pascal fine dining restaurant offers a breakfast & lunch buffet every day from 08.00 – 14.00 hrs at 175 Baht + 7% VAT featuring freshly baked breads & croissants, breakfast items, salads, cold delicacies, smoked fish, BBQ grill on terrace, egg station, 8 hot dishes and soups and desserts and coffee & tea and juices.  Dinner is a la carte from 18.00 hrs till late with culinary delights such as goose liver, imported seafood, the best steaks and much more.  A gourmet 6-course set menu is also available.  For reservations please call (038) 723-660 or 081-983-4182.

New and only at Moon River Pub! The After Work Club from 7 p.m. to midnight, offers guests a Western or Thai evening menu.  Groups of 30 people may choose from the European and Thai all you can eat buffet (booking 1 day in advance).  The all you can drink (wine, beer, juice, soft drinks, whiskey, tequila, etc.) counts for both offers.  Price per person: 1,200 baht per person Sunday to Thursday or 1,500 baht per person Friday & Saturday.  The Moon River Pub is located in front of the Thai Garden Resort, North Pattaya Road.

Jameson’s the Irish Pub has a weekly set menu, served from midday to midnight, 3 courses for 255 baht / 2 courses 230 baht / 1 course 195 baht. Starters include potted ham with thick toast & English mustard or homemade turkey broth or hot prawns in cognac.  The main courses offer spaghetti with your choice of Bolognaise, vegetarian tomato sauce or Carbonara, or pork burger or grilled king mackerel steak (caught by manager Wanchai) served with boiled potato, peas & butter/lemon/chili sauce.  Dessert includes a choice of chocolate brownie cake with cream or strawberry sundae or pineapple crumble with custard.  This menu can be served within 45 minutes if you’re in a hurry.  Tel. (038) 361 874, e-mail: info@ jamesons-pattaya.com, Website: www.jamesons-pattaya.com.

Pizza & Pasta on Tuesday’s lunch menu at Edge restaurant. Pizza & Pasta on Tuesday’s lunch menu at Edge restaurant.

Come to Edge at Hilton Pattaya – a stylish, all-day Pan-Asian dining venue with a modern, open kitchen and you’ll be amazed of this mouthwateringly concept – 7 days 7 themes lunch!  Monday Lunch – Post Weekend BBQ (New Concept) featuring BBQ station with freshly grilled sausages, pork cuts Korean style, classic minute beef steaks with BBQ condiments like sauces, spices & mustards. We also serve our famous chorizo burritos.  Tuesday Lunch – Pizza & Pasta featuring Italian flavor in the kitchen & some flying dough.  Wednesday Lunch – Sandwiches & Burgers featuring classics & some new favorites.  Thursday Lunch – Extended Asia (New Concept) featuring a variety of delicious Asian food, e.g., hints of Japan with sushi, Vietnam with the famous vegetarian spring rolls, Singaporean chicken rice – our famous duck rolls. Watch out for the vertical, freshly baked naan bread together with some other Indian flavours.  Friday Lunch – Pattaya Seafood featuring seafood on ice or from the grill.  Saturday Lunch – Signatures & Sweets featuring international delights & homemade cakes.  Available 12 noon – 2.30pm, only at THB 350 Nett per person except Friday Seafood lunch for THB 400 Nett per person.  Sunday Brunch 12noon – 3.30pm, THB 1,200 Nett per person, wine buffet THB 700 Nett per person.  Edge is located on level 14, Hilton Pattaya.  For reservations please call 03 825 3077.

The Brunch Experience

Dynamic, Stylish & Seriously Cool at Fabulous Sunday Brunch @ Mantra Restaurant and Bar, Pattaya; Experience the hottest Brunch concept in Pattaya.  It’s the perfect timing, from 11:00 hrs to 15:00 hrs, for a seriously cool culinary journey, an innovative & stylish approach to Sunday Brunch 1,590+ per person.  With a dazzling array of chic delicacies, this stylish and sophisticated brunch offers a fabulous selection of foods from around the world, oysters, cold cuts, prime roasts, chocolate fountain and more.  Upgrade your brunch to include a wine buffet for an additional 1,150+ per person.  For reservations and more info call 038 429 591 or [email protected] or visit www.mantra-pattaya.com

Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya’s new Pizzeria, located next to Starz Diner, is the place for freshly baked classic Neapolitan Style Pizza, classic pasta as well as continental main courses, open 12 noon till 10.30pm.  Every Sunday, feast on the Jazz Brunch with a delicious array of dishes from across the world, live jazz and free-flow champagne cocktails to savour the weekend by the poolside, call 038 428 755-9 for reservation.

Sunday Brunch with the view at Edge restaurant, Hilton Pattaya!  Experience LIVE cooking and buffet stations featuring fresh seafood and salad selections, Parma ham cut, Japanese, Italian and Thai specialties, as well as grill and carving stations plus huge dessert stations including warm crepes, ice cream, sorbet and fresh fruit with chocolate fountain.  At Edge, you could also enjoy fabulous panoramic ocean views of the gulf of Thailand!  Sunday brunch at Edge also includes ‘Kidz corner’ featuring ‘Cooking club’ and much more fun activities for all kids.  Enjoy a range of brunch delights on every Sundays from 12.00 till 3.30 pm for only THB 1,200 net per person while wine buffet at THB 700 net per person.  Edge is located on level 14, Hilton Pattaya, for reservations please call 038 253 077.

Pullman Pattaya Aisawan presents Pattaya’s first and only Beach Club style Sunday Brunch ‘Gossip Beach Brunch’ from noon to 5 p.m. with live music every Sunday.  An extravagant buffet is available offering delicious appetizers & salads, fresh seafood, sushi & sashimi, BBQ selection, cold cuts, carving and more!  Select one of three buffet prices: 1,200 Baht including a bottle of Perrier; 1,800 Baht including a bottle of Sparkling; 3,200 Baht including a bottle of Champagne or mix and match your table to suit.  Free for children under 12 years old.  For more info or reservation call 038 411 940-8 or fbm@pullmanpattaya aisawan.com

Entertainment

Sala Chalermkrung Khon” a newly formed Thai masked dance group of 80 people from a variety of leading institutes are presenting every Friday and Saturday at Bangkok’s Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre: “Khon” (the acme of Thai dramatic arts) at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets are priced at 1,000 and 1,200 baht.  For reservations please contact Sala Chalermkrung, tel: 02 224 4400, website: www.Salachalerm krung.com or Thai Ticket Major, tel: 02 262 3456, website: thaiticketmajor.com.  Sala Chalermkrung is located at corner Tri Phet Road, Charoen Krung Road.

Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation classes at the North Star Library every Saturday at 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.  Contact John 083 005 3006 or North Star Library 038 716 755, www.thaisahajayoga.com

Come and enjoy the live music at the Jazz Pit Pub from 8 p.m. to midnight every day (except Tuesdays & Wednesdays).  Listen to great music by Thomas Reimer, one of the most famous European Jazz guitar players.  If you play an instrument, you are welcome to come along and join in the jam sessions.  The Jazz Pit is located on Soi 5 off Pattaya Beach and 2nd Road. Tel: 038 428 374.

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Visit Holiday Inn Pattaya’s Tea Tree Spa on the hotel’s 5th floor and experience breathtaking views of Pattaya Bay at the outdoor pavilions.  The outdoor pavilions are great for foot massage and Thai body massage, especially now Tea Tree Spa has a special offer for couple’s foot massage.  Bring a friend, partner, family member or anyone you would like to give this special treat to for an hour of relaxing foot massage outdoor and receive a free bottle of sparkling wine to enjoy.  This package is at THB 1,990 Nett only.  For more information and reservation call 038 725 555 or visit www.facebook.com/TeaTreeSpa.Pattaya.

Fashion

Newly opened!  For exquisite prêt a porter women’s apparel, jewelry and decorative accessories at unbelievably reasonable prices, visit Chuthathip Exclusive Dressmaker, located in the Pattaya Focus Shopping Arcade on Second Road opposite Pattaya Bowl/Ibis Hotel.