Auntie Mame’s Favorites…
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Hi, Sweeties! As a Grande Dame of amazing style but modest means, I think Pattaya is a lovely place to visit; in fact, I might even move here. Just so you know, I always visit incognito and pay the full price, and I don’t care if the place advertises in SPICE! or not. Also, while some of the following are rather costly, I wouldn’t list them unless they were worth it—I don’t list places that are expensive, i.e. unjustifiably too much.
Exclusively Gay:
• If you want to be in the middle of the action: Ambiance, Tel. 038 424 099, or Café Royale, Tel. 038 423 515 both on Pattayaland Soi 3 (Boyz Town).
• Tui’s is right on the “gay” beach in Jomtien; popular restaurant. Tel. 038 251 432
• Howard’s is a budget guesthouse with a popular beer bar, on Soi VC, a stone’s throw from the Sunee Plaza gay venue district. Tel. 038 713 664
• Sansuk Guesthouse and Sauna on Tappaya Road. (Free sauna passes for houseguests.). Tel. 038-364356
The Best of the Rest:
• Royal Cliff on Pratumak Road between Jomtien and Pattaya consists of
four distinctive five-star hotels on a sixty-four acre estate,
overlooking the water. Tel. 038 250 421
• Dusit Thani – a five-star resort in north Pattaya with beautiful
gardens, sea views,elegant rooms, and all imaginable facilities. Tel.
038 425 611
• Amari Orchid Hotel and Tower. The Ocean Tower is a five-star
facility, while the Garden Wing earns four. Located on the northern tip
of Pattaya Beach. Tel. 038 425 611
• Marriott Resort and Spa offers a lush, tropical oasis amidst the
bustle of Second Road;adjacent to Royal Garden Plaza. Tel. 038 412 120
My Favorite Places to Dine:
• Primarily Gay Clientele: Amor in the heart of Boyz Town. Tel. 038 710 680
• Best Buffet: Sunday Brunch at Mantra. Part of Amari Hotel. Tel. 038-429 591
• Best Mexican: Tequila Reef on Soi 7 near Beach Road Tel. 038-414 035
• Best Ribs: Great American Rib Factory on Theppasit Road
• Continental and Sophisticated: Lux’ or, Soi Day-Night 2, 038-723-741
• Elegant: Pagoda, in Jomtien Complex. Tel. 089-8041 450. (See review below.)
• Haute Cuisine and fine wine: Bruno’s on Tappaya Road. Tel. 038-364 600-1
• Inexpensive bistro: Salt and Pepper on Soi Day and Night (next to defunct Flamingo Hotel)
• Moderate Prices: Cherry’s on Third Road; a real gem. Tel. 086 3145819
• Most affable: Little Mango on Soi VC. Ken’s a doll!
• Most unforgettable: Cabbages and Condoms on Pratumak Soi 4. Tel. 038 250 556
• When You Want to Splurge: Manhattans on Tappaya Road. Stylish and elegant. Tel. 038 259790
• Best Breakfasts:
• Continental on Tappaya Road. • Gossip – Soi Day and Night
• Papa David near Hanuman Statue (Tappaya Road); cute, charming waiters.
• Two Faces, in Jomtien Complex, adorable waiters.
This Month’s Review:
Pagoda Restaurant (formerly Flamboyant), in the heart of Jomtien
Complex, is now under German management in the capable hands of Helmut.
The dining room is elegantly decorated. The menu offers an array of
European and Thai food, and there’s an extensivewine list. I especially
enjoyed the rock lobster thermidor accompanied by gratinated potatoes
and creamed spinach. Try the cauliflower baked with cheese and ham—sinful. Who the hell is Auntie Mame?
“Dahlings, as you go through life you will be tempted to buy expensive
motor cars, tall yachts, and country estates…DON’T – know people who
have got em!”