on April 30 –
May 1, 2005. The winner’s trophy will be presented by HSH Prince Bhisadej
Rajani. More information, contact the Amari Rincome Hotel, Sales Department,
0 5322 1130 or e-mail sales@rincome.amari.com
The International Peace Foundation presents in the
Voices For Peace concert series, violinist Vanessa Mae with her
latest album “Choreography”, in a concert in aid of the victims of the
Andaman Tsunami Tragedy, on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at the Main Hall
of the Thailand Cultural Center in Bangkok. Tickets from 500 baht – 4000
baht are available through Thaiticketmaster.com
Coming Up: Chiang Mai Arts and Cultural Festival
from Friday, April 1-9, 2005. Lanna Heritage Fair, Poi Sang Long ceremony at
Wat Pa Pao, art objects on display by different artists, a local puppet
show, musical performances, painting exhibitions, cultural tours and a
community products fair. More details in the news section of Chiangmai
Mail.
Coming Up: Songkran 2005, scheduled for April
13-15, will be centered around the Wat Phra Singh Voramahaviharn Temple, in
the vicinity of the Tha Phae Gate, the Provincial Governor’s residence and
of course around the city moat. More information can be obtained from TAT
Northern Office – Tel. 0 5324 8604, and during the next weeks in Chiangmai
Mail.
on Easter Sunday, March
27, 2005! Time: 11.30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Price 380 baht net. For reservation
call 0 5322 1130.
Amazing Sandwich Restaurant, since 1998 the Sandwich
Specialist in Chiang Mai, serves you daily individual kind of Sandwiches,
Baguettes, Subs, Buns or Cold Platters with amazing quality at reasonable
prices! You find them at 252/3 Prapokklao Rd. beside Thai Airways office and
20/2 Huey Kaew Rd. opposite Orchid Hotel.
Buonissimo Italian Restaurant and Shop! Discounted
wine and international spirits available for your Easter celebrations. Great
for ‘party shopping’ while munching on a Pizza! Shop on the Internet,
email order@ buonissimo.co.th, phone Sergio at 0 5385 3098–9, or through
the website www. buonissimo.co.th
Central Duangtawan Hotel has a daily Dim Sum lunch at
their Sunflower restaurant for only 270 baht per person. The menu features a
wide assortment of dishes served with special Chinese sauces and traditional
Jasmine tea. The Sunflower Chinese Restaurant open for lunch from 11
a.m. – 2.30 p.m. and dinner 6 p.m. – 10.30 p.m. Tel. 0 5390 5000 ext.
3227.
Chiangmai Kebab, the first Kebab shop in Chiang Mai.
Traditional home made Pita bread, salad and your choice of Chicken or Beef
Kebab with the sauce you choose. Opening offer only 60 baht. They also serve
Falafel and Samosa daily from 5 p.m. – midnight. Parking next to DK Book
Shop behind Oriflame. Tel. 0 7188 1832.
Chez Gibus Grill House has a ‘Chateaubriant’ with
diplomas! Chef Alain, the Swiss specialist from Chez Gibus is there from
6-10.p.m. except Sundays. 42 Kampeangdin Road. Make your table reservations
on Tel. 0 5327 2712.
Fondue House opposite Central Airport Plaza. Try
their cheese fondue - a warm dish consisting of at least two varieties of
cheese that are melted with a bit of flour and served from a special pot.
Enjoy the traditional Swiss dish that will definitely delight your taste
buds, and is the ideal ‘sharing’ dinner for friends and family! Call for
reservation 0 9423 1688 or 0 5320 1551.
Fujian, the Chinese Restaurant at the Mandarin
Oriental Dhara Dhevi Resort Chiang Mai where you can enjoy the
extraordinary! Dim Sum and Chinese Nouvelle Cuisine. Open daily for Dim Sum
Lunch from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and evenings from 6 p.m. onwards. Table
reservations at 0 5388 8888.
Sunday Jazz Brunch at the Four Seasons Resort
Chiang Mai 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 1,100 baht ++ per person, children up to
12 years 550 baht ++. A jazz trio provides lively and relaxed background
entertainment. Reservations recommended. Tel 0 5329 8181.
Fillmore East’s tender juicy USDA and Argentinean
Angus Steaks and huge burgers for the kids at the new River Restaurant on
Charoenrasd Road. For table reservations call Ron at 0 5326 2418.
The Oriental Shop, Bakery at Mandarin Oriental Dhara
Dhevi Resort’s Kad Dhara shopping arcade is open every day from 10 a.m.
– 9 p.m. and sells the most delicious chocolates, praline specialties,
French bread, and croissants. Taking orders now for special birthday or
Easter cakes. Tel. 0 5388 8888.
Rydges Amora Tapae features a Hawaiian Delight
promotion for March 2005. Enjoy the tropical feeling indulging in
Hawaiian specialties, and a variety of international, mouth-watering
highlights. Daily from 12 noon – 2 p.m. at the Chillies Restaurant inside
the hotel. For more information, contact the Sales Dept. at 0 5325 1531,
Rydges Amora Tapae Hotel, Chiang Mai.
Saenkham Terrace Restaurant. New! Live Music
every Friday and Saturday evening, featuring tenor Book Kitavadhana at the
Ban Naifun 2 Clubhouse. The place to meet after a relaxing Spa treatment at Baan
Saen Doi. www.saenkham terrace.com or www.baan saendoi.com
Tapas Bar at The House has an extended covered
terrace with a middle Eastern-Indian ambience. New exciting dishes on the
menu. Tapas Bar is open daily from 6 p.m. to midnight. Tel. 0 5341 9011.
The Bear’s Den offers traditional British Pub
Grub, Fish n’ Chips, Bangers and Mash, Toad in the Hole, while you enjoy
the beautiful river setting. Opening hours Monday to Friday 5 p.m. – 1
a.m., Saturdays and Sundays 12 noon to 1 a.m. The Bear’s Den, 233 Jarern
Rasd Road, T. Wat Gate, A. Muang, Chiang Mai, Tel/Fax 0 5326 0404.
The Grillstation covers the Formula 1 Season and
shows every race and pampers the guests. Receive your personal race-info on
the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix Bahrain, taking place April 1-3, 2005.
Reserve your table in advance at 053 818 355 or 01 883 9361. Grillstation is
opposite Pornping Tower, Charoenprathed Road.
The Pub on Huey Kaew Road will be showing Aussie
Rules Football every Friday evening, Saturday lunch time, Saturday evening,
Sunday lunch and Sunday evenings. Games schedule is displayed in the bar.
Easter Sunday, March 27, features roast turkey with stuffing. Every Friday
20 percent discount all night. For further details contact Grahame on 0 5321
1550.
The House will be the host for ‘Hans Christian
Anderson’s Fairytale Dinner’ on Saturday, April 2, 2005. For more
information and reservation please check advertising on page 22.
To Nobody, German Restaurant in Soi Tewan. If you are
looking for a good night out with great food, look no further. To Nobody is
ideal for expats and Thais alike. Indulge yourself and discover new
delights from Germany. Open for lunch and then dinner from 5 p.m. onwards,
(daily except Tuesdays). Call Joerg or Sunisa Eisenschmidt at 0 5321 4483 or
0 7183 1202.
