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Chequers Pub Sports Schedule
Friday, February 19th, 2010Chequers Pub Sports Schedule
Sunday, January 3rd, 2010Chequers Sports Pub has kindly given Dave The Rave permission to publish their sports schedule for the week. Special thanks to Nick and his team. (more…)
Thailand Tonight - 19-12-09
Saturday, December 19th, 2009
WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM BANGKOK
Seasons greetings! Once again Christmas is just around the corner and so, yet another year has almost ended. I don’t know about you, but 2009 has raced by for me. This leads me to think, where has the year gone? I must be having a mini middle-age crisis! Nonetheless, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Happy Holidays! (more…)
Bourbon Street Christmas Menu
Thursday, December 17th, 2009Seasons greetings! Time flies and once again Christmas is just around the corner. Today I present Bourbon Street Restaurant’s Christmas menu. Bourbon Street is an institution in Bangkok and is located in Washington Square, Sukhumvit Soi 22. Enjoy! (more…)
Celebrating 4th Of July In Bangkok
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
COME AND JOIN THE 4th OF JULY BANGKOK BACKYARD BBQ
Calling all nationalities! You are welcome to join in the fun with Americans for the annual 4th of July celebrations!
This year’s annual 4th of July party promises to be the best yet. A full line of up of the best restaurants, bands and activities guarantee to make this a party you won’t want to miss. Come along and enjoy a great day out!
Street Eats In Ratchada Bangkok
Monday, May 25th, 2009PHOTO OF THE DAY - STREET EATS IN RATCHADA BANGKOK
Last night I was eating ‘jim jum’ in the Ratchada area of Bangkok with 3 Thai girls. (The clay cooking pots are fuelled by lumps of charcoal. This is Thai tradition at its best). Then, the Go-Go Guru was off to check out the go-go bars in Soi Cowboy… What a life!
STREET EATS WITH THAI GIRLS IN RATCHADA BANGKOK
A Thai Bar Girl’s Diet Is Fried Insects
Friday, April 24th, 2009“Westerners eat with their eyes, Thais eat with their hearts.”
I don’t class myself as squeamish at all, but the sight of fried insects being devoured by Thai bar girls is rather off-putting. Have you seen those creepy creatures? Today, I dedicate ‘Photo Of The Day’ to a close-up of a grasshopper. It looks crispy and shiny, but has obviously seen better days. I spotted a Thai bar girl sitting outside a go-go bar in Nana Plaza, she was chomping away at something. The young, petite go-go dancer was munching and crunching away on a plastic bag full of grasshoppers. I cannot possibly imagine a deep, long kiss with her at that moment. Can you envisage that?
THAI BAR GIRLS EAT GRASSHOPPERS BEFORE THEY EAT YOU!
I was pleased with this image taken with my Canon 450D SLR camera. I was experimenting with ‘depth of field’ and I got the result that I wanted. I’m satisfied with the clarity and detail of the grasshopper.
I would photograph an insect, but eat one, no way!
A Visit To Soi 8 Pub In Bangkok
Sunday, January 11th, 2009ENGLISH BREAKFAST AT SOI 8 PUB IN BANGKOK
THE BIG BREAKFAST IN SOI 8 PUB BANGKOK
This week I decided to go to Soi 8 Pub. I had not been there in several weeks, so I was overdue for a visit. After having a chat with the owner Dave, I decided to study the menu. I suffered a bit of an ‘analysis paralysis’ because there is so much of a selection. I settled for the English breakfast. WOW! It was a very large plate of food and all for just 185 baht. Some places in Bangkok charge 200-300 baht. Plus you have to pay for VAT and service charge on top.
Briefly observe Dave The Rave’s expanding waistline and you will see that I have had a lot of ‘pub grub’ in my day. Therefore, I feel I have experience in this area…
The old spit ‘n’ sawdust British pubs would sometimes throw in a breakfast for ‘Billy Bunters’ (punters), who stayed overnight at that particular tavern, or inn. By using the English colloquilism ’throw in’ it became a literal translation. The buxom barmaid would sling your plate of incinerated fatty food right at you. Nowadays modern pubs are a lot more sophisticated and thank goodness they are!
I have to admit that I am an ardent fan of Soi 8 Pub in Bangkok. Located close to the entrance to Sukhumvit Soi 8, it is conveniently located for respectable folks, as well as piss artists alike! Recently, Soi 8 Pub has expanded the seating area to the left as you walk in the door. While some bar owners in Bangkok are cutting back, Kiwi Dave is expanding his horizons. On Christmas Day, Soi 8 Pub remained full all day. How many bars and restaurants can you say that about?
The service girls wear a smart uniform and they are always friendly and helpful. All in all, it was a terrific tasting, authentic English breakfast. This is a BIG breakfast, so make sure that you are famished. The service was as efficient as ever. I can confidently say that the ‘pub grub’ here is excellent value for money. Soi 8 Pub gets two thumbs up from Dave The Rave… Don’t be shy give it a try!
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Celebrating Christmas In Bangkok
Sunday, December 21st, 2008OOPS! IT’S NEARLY CHRISTMAS
Christmas is sneaking up on us very quickly and it has taken more than a few people by surprise. Chatting to Peter Stud last night, he said the same thing as me. Even though some department stores like Robinson’s, were fully decorated and playing Christmas carols since November, it just doesn’t feel like Christmas this year. Thailand’s political problems and especially the airport crisis has dampened the spirit somewhat. However, you can still enjoy Christmas in many venues right across Thailand. Below are some examples…
CHRISTMAS BUFFET AT BOURBON STREET RESTAURANT
For those of you who are looking for a festive feast in Bangkok, then look no further than Bourbon Street’s fantastic “all you can eat” Christmas buffet.
BOURBON STREET LOCATION - 29/4-6 Sukhumvit Soi 22 (opposite Regency Park Hotel).
Here is Bourbon Street’s Christmas Buffet Menu
CHRISTMAS DAY IN WOODSTOCK BAR & GRILL
Woodstock Bar & Grill host another Christmas Dinner this Thursday, December 25th. Traditional American style Christmas turkey with all the trimmings is available for 945+ baht. Enjoy!
Woodstock Bar & Grill is located in Thonglor Soi 13 opposite the “Japanese Village.” For further information check out the Woodstock website
Additional alternatives include - Bully’s Pub, Chequers Pub, Finnegan’s Irish Pub, Jools Pub, Huntsman Pub, Christmas Buffet at the The Landmark Hotel, plus other pubs, restaurants and hotels that are particularly renowned for providing an excellent festive feast. Enjoy!
ANGELWITCH CHRISTMAS EVE PARTY
Once again both Angelwitch Go-Go Bars in Bangkok and Pattaya will host a Christmas Eve Party. There will be some special shows and sexy santas in the female form. Angelwitch in Nana Plaza will provide a complimentary buffet. Note that the free finger food will be served from about 9:00pm onwards. Enjoy!
Wishing You All A Merry Christmas…
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