What's on around town this Christmas ...

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What's on around town this Christmas ...

Roasted Turkey, vegetables and rich liquor infused puddings. Xmas Eve Bt850++ plus one free glass of sparkling wine, Xmas Day Bt650++

Lok Wah Hin: A gastronomic affair for lovers of Oriental cuisine will be in heaven with a range of fantastic Chinese set menus available from Bt800++

Focazzia: A buffet starters and 2 different Grand Italian set menus to choose from at only Bt1,200++ plus half bottle of wine.

Concept CM2 STOLEN X-Mas Party: As Santa streaks across the sky CM2 heats up and the party begins. Featuring Famous Thai ArtistAudi, the groovy Mutha Beat band, special games and drink promotions. The theme is still a secret so stay tuned to find out more. Santa himself will arrive to give you a special Christmas coke gift. The party begins from 10.00 p.m. Tickets are Bt300 and include a free Coca-Cola.

THE ORIENTAL HOTEL

48 Oriental Avenue

Tel. 659-9000

Christmas Eve

Riverside Terrace

Gala Buffet Dinner

One of Bangkok's favourite venues for celebrating Christmas Eve, Riverside Terrace offers a sumptuous international buffet, with a vast selection of dishes to please all tastes, combined with an exciting festive atmosphere that promises the perfect family celebration. Among the highlights of the evening's entertainment programme are the popular Dream Band, an appearance by Santa. and a breathtaking fireworks display. Bt3,800/2,600

Lord Jim's

Set Dinner

A superb six-course dinner, featuring herb-rubbed roast turkey and traditional Christmas pudding, complemented by live musical entertainment and, of course, a visit from Santa. Riverside fireworks conclude the evening in spectacular style. Bt2,900.

Le Normandie

Set Dinner

Relish gourmet dining at its finest with our seven-course menu. It will include a Champagne velvet soup with herbed scallops and shrimp quenelles, a medallion of milk-fed veal fillet, complemented by a chocolate and chestnut Yule log dessert. To enhance your dining pleasure, our renowned quartet will perform their traditional jazz, and there will be fireworks and Santa too! Bt8,000,

The Verandah

Set Dinner

An ideal four-course dinner of traditional festive fare with marinated scallops, crab and corn chowder, and roast turkey with chestnut and onion stuffing, followed by Christmas pudding in brandy sauce. Later you can enjoy fireworks and a visit from Santa. Bt1,400.

Christmas Day

Le Normandie

Set Lunch

Celebrated for its French cuisine and its legendary service, Le Normandie presents a Christmas lunch of unparalleled quality. The four-course menu features terrine aux deux saumons, crab bisque, a choice of either roast turkey with traditional trimmings or pan-fried fillet of red snapper with ratatouille, and Christmas pudding in cognac butter sauce, Price: Bt1,500.

Lord

Jim's

Buffet Lunch

A variety of mouthwatering dishes, a lively festive mood and all the seasonal treats make this the prefect venue for a family gathering. Besides traditional Christmas fare, the buffet array includes Thai, Japanese and western dishes that are all popular choices. Bt1,8001,200

THE PENINSULA BANGKOK

333 Charoennakorn Road

Tel. (0) 2861-2888

19-23 December

The Lobby _ ``Teddy Bears Tea'' Children, bring your Teddy Bear for a wonderful time around the Peninsula Christmas tree with Santa. From 2 pm Bt590/300

Christmas Eve

The Garden Terrace - Festive Buffet Dinner - Celebrate a traditional Christmas Eve at The Garden terrace with the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, Carol singing, gluhwein and chestnuts, a lucky draw and Santa while enjoying a festive banquet. Bt3,288

The Lobby _ Christmas Tea _ Afternoon Tea and Carol singing with The Lobby Strings. From 2 pm. Bt590

Christmas Eve Dinner _ An evening of Christmas elegance accompanies by the Lobby Jazz Band. Bt2,888

Jesters _ Christmas Eve Dinner _ Enjoy contemporary dining with the music of Kool Kompany and a lucky draw. Bt3,288

The Pool _ Festive Thai Dinner _ Christmas in a beautiful and relaxed environment with classical Thai music and dance. Bt1,888

Mei Jiang _ Chinese Festive Dinner _ Bt1,888

Cilantro _ Christmas Eve Buffet _ Bt1,888

Christmas Day

Cilantro _ Christmas Day Buffet Lunch - Bt1,250

The Lobby _ Christmas Tea _ Afternoon Tea and Carol singing with The Lobby Strings. Bt590

PLAZA ATHENEE

Wireless Road

Tel. (0) 2650-8800

The Rain Tree Cafe: Experience fine dining in a relaxed and casual atmosphere with an extensive international a la carte menu featuring dishes that have been carefully created to cater for the health conscious. Grand and luscious buffets are presented for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch.

The Reflexions _ International Restaurant: Reflexions is all about Great Food, Great Service, Great Music and Great Times. Nightly live jazz music is there to complement "Cuisine du Soleil". Flavor influences coming from the cuisine's of the Mediterranean, Italy, Southern France, Caribbean, California, and Asia.

Christmas Eve

RainTree Cafe: Around the World Buffet Dinner. Enjoy first class international cuisine for only Bt1,100++, including a choice of special Christmas drinks (Eggnog or Gluehwein) and be entertained by a 6 piece string quartet. Special Christmas Wine List is available.

The Reflexions: "Christmas Under the Stars" - A special 5 Course gourmet menu including Winter Bouquet Salad, Pumpkin Bisque, Smoked Oysters and Asparagus, Chardonnay Glazed Roast Turkey, Egg Nog Custard with Cognac Creme, and selection of teas or coffee with Hand Crafted Chocolates, all for the price of 1,700++ including Bellini Plaza aperitif. Also add the fun to the night with Inter-play Jazz.

Christmas Day

Rain Tree Cafe: Presenting extended buffet brunch on Christmas day for only Bt800/400++ including one Kir as aperitif. Be entertained by a 6 piece string quartet. Special Christmas Wine List is available.

RADISSON HOTEL BANGKOK

92 Soi Saengcham

Tel. (0) 2641-4777

Coffee Shop: Magnificent buffet of delightful international treats. Over 80 items of famous food from around the world including USA, Italy, Germany, England, and Asia with a variety of wines.

Nishiki: Sample delightful Japanese delicacies. Sumptuous Kamo (duck) menu features Kamo shabu shabu, grilled duck with Japanese soya sauce, and more.

Fook Yuan: Chef Wattana Ruengphadung cooks up a tempting variety of healthy dishes, including double boiled pigeon with Tan Chang Chao, and double boiled black chicken with ginseng and Chinese herbs.

Tubtim Siam: Celebrate Christmas and New Year with an enticing variety of Royal Thai Cuisine such as sauteed sea crab's claws in curry sauce, and pineapple curry with prawn, plus delicious Thai desserts Thai classical dance and music throughout December.

REMBRANDT HOTEL

Sukhumvit Soi 18

Tel. (0) 2261-7100

20 December 2001-2 January 2002

Senor Pico: Celebrate the Latin way with a sizzling selection of Mexican festive specialities as well as regular a la carte favourites. And all while listening to the smooth sounds of our Cuban band ``Raiz Latina''.

Red Pepper: Celebrate Christmas and New Year with a festive a la carte menu featuring Chiang mai rainbow trout steamed in lemon sauce, Turkey roll with panang curry, etc.

Christmas Eve and Day

Rang Maha: Celebrate like a Maharaja with a magnificent Indian buffet dinner. Christmas Eve only. Bt1,300++. Under 12 700++, under 6 300++ A la carte menu not available.

Red Pepper - 4-course set menu with all the Yuletide favourites. Bt800++ Under 12 400++, under 6 200++. Regular a la carte menu also available.

The Cafe: Succulent four course Christmas set menu _ Home smoked fillet of Chiang Mai rainbow trout, Vol-au-vent Forester, roast turkey with trimmings, Christmas log cake, Tea/coffee, Xmas cookies. Bt800++ Under 12 400++, under 6 200++. Regular a la carte menu also available.

Happy festive season Indian style at Rang Mahal

LE ROYAL MERIDIEN BANGKOK

973 Ploenchit Road.

Tel. (0) 2656 0444

Don't Miss "The Champion Cocktail" an award winning new cocktail by the Bartender Association of Thailand. A delicious combination of light rum, orange Curacao, Lychee syrup, pineapple juice, lemon juice and sala syrup. Plus other new creations such as "Mexican Devil" shaking with the mix of Tequila, Creme de Cassis, top dry ginger, "Golden Delight" with Vodka, Triple sec, orange juice and lemon juice. Only at Espresso, Summer Palace and Tower Lounge!

CHRISTMAS SPARKLE AT LE ROYAL MERIDIEN

Fabulous food, amazing entertainment, lots of gifts, party dressed receptionists! It's our pleasure to have you enjoy all the meaning of Christmas with us.

Christmas Eve

Espresso: Welcome to our traditional Christmas Eve dinner buffet equal to gourmet level. Highlight dishes include ``Veritable'' Christmas turkey, Prime rib of beef, Yule chocolate logs, selection of European winter desserts and tarts. Bt1,500 Baht/750++. While you're dining, an absorbing carol singer troupe will be around and the close-up magic show will create a fun-filled entertainment for you and the children plus a Christmas gift from Uncle Santa.

Summer Palace: Christmas set dinner at Bt1,100++ Beautiful festive songs from carol singers accompanied by Chinese festive music. Santa Clause gives gifts to you.

Oasis Room, 37th Floor! Christmas Eve Set Menu 4,500. Enjoy with 8 courses 'Wine Appreciation Dinner' and sophisticated music from Chamber Music Trio.

President's Lounge: Traditional Christmas Eve Buffet dinner Bt 850/425++. Lively carol singers, a gift from Santa Claus, wonderful magic show and party favours.

Cappuccino Coffee Shop: "Thai food of the courtesans" Thai Buffet Dinner Bt420/210++, complemented by carol singers and Xmas gifts from Santa Clause.

Fireplace Grill: Christmas's Eve Dinner accompanied by a glass of Kir Royal in an atmosphere of privacy and romance. Super set menu prepared by Executive Chef Thomas Wenger with gift from Santa Clause, carol singers and solo guitarist. Bt 2,200++

Christmas Day

Espresso: Have a Christmas Party with your family and friends. Special Christmas buffet including Oyster varieties and other signature dishes Bt1,250/675++ And of course Santa Clause and magicians will be around to entertain you. Oasis Room: Set lunch 4 courses at Bt1800++.

ROYAL ORCHID SHERATON

2 Captain Bush Lane

Tel. (0) 2266-0123

Christmas Eve

International buffet with roasted Turkey, Christmas puddings, mince pies and much more at Giorgio's for only Bt1,990/995++. Santa Claus will also be dropping in bearing gifts while the sounds of melodious Xmas Carols will really get you in the Xmas spirit. Or enjoy a Candle-lit Xmas Eve set dinner at River Night Market, outdoor on the river terrace overlooking the River of Kings for only Bt1,900/950++

Christmas Day

Christmas Brunch - Jingle all the way to Giorgio's this Xmas. Bring your family to cherish this very special day with a gourmet brunch at only Bt1,460/730++ Xmas carols.

SOFITEL CENTRAL PLAZA

1693 Phaholyothin Road.

Tel. (0) 2937 222

Don Giovanni: Capture the magic of Christmas Eve as you relish a 5-course Gourmet Italian dinner with a complimentary glass of wine and traditional Xmas crackers. Bt999++

Chatuchak Cafe: International Xmas Eve and Xmas Day buffet with a complimentary glass of wine or soft drink. Bt699/499++ dinner, Bt599/399++ lunch.