Took my son and daughter-in-law visiting from UK, to Tuskers last night.

We all concluded that the food was great and the portions outstanding.

Thanks Chas and Rachel for a great meal.

Hmmm, not sure if I paid for the water though.

Took my son and daughter-in-law visiting from UK, to Tuskers last night.

We all concluded that the food was great and the portions outstanding.

Thanks Chas and Rachel for a great meal.

Hmmm, not sure if I paid for the water though.

I went to my place (no names, remember). It was packed. This is the first time I've sat down all day. I've been on my feet since 9am!!

Most people were enjoying themselves so it wasn't so much fun. No-one complaining, no misery-guts, in fact there was nothing to laugh at at all.

BTW 'Christmas cheer' - 6 replies 235 views

       'I hate christmas' - 26 replies 595 views.

Nowt so queer as folk, eh!

Here's to a miserable new year!!!

The good old Queen Vic - just like i have for the previous 2 years. Great food and not bad value either. I didn't hear a single complaint from anybody, so I guess there weren't many TV members in there!

Where Did You Have Christmas Dinner? What did you think?

had it in my dining room and thought it was excellent.

Grandview Hotel's Buffet - 140 baht incl. Chicken, pork, fish all cooked well nice plus different varieties of potatoes plus veggies cooked in butter. That was just the Western food section! I then travelled the world and ate Japanese, Chinese and Thai food before rounding it all off with bread and butter pudding, chocolate cake and freshly brewed coffee. No reservation, no jingle bells and just a few farang. Great lunch.

I drove past MadDog just after 1pm and it seemed quite empty. Same with Bake and Bite around 1:30pm

The good old Queen Vic - just like i have for the previous 2 years. Great food and not bad value either. I didn't hear a single complaint from anybody, so I guess there weren't many TV members in there!

Seconded. Queen Vic's turkey was so tender and juicy.

And no, I too think that there were not a lot of TV members there - just the happy ones!

Have a great year everyone...

I did the Duke's and he outdid himself this year, delish turkey, lamb, ham, roast beef, salmon, fresh oysters, BIG shrimp, all kinds of cheeses, salads, deserts and lots of other stuff - everything of the best quality. I could not eat for the rest of the day.

Holiday Inn buffet. I selected

1. Oysters on the half shell
   
2. crab
   
3. lobster
   
4. smoked salmon
   
5. salmon sashimi
   
6. cheeses
   
7. lamb
   
8. rabbit
   
9. 6 kinds of dessert
   
10. champagne
    

Too full after all that to even look at the rest of the offerings.

Pasta Cafe. Absolutely great. Turkey and all its trimmings were excellent.

Dim sum buffet at the Chiang Mai Orchid. It was great!

Took my son and daughter-in-law visiting from UK, to Tuskers last night.

We all concluded that the food was great and the portions outstanding.

Thanks Chas and Rachel for a great meal.

Hmmm, not sure if I paid for the water though.

I went to my place (no names, remember). It was packed. This is the first time I've sat down all day. I've been on my feet since 9am!!

Most people were enjoying themselves so it wasn't so much fun. No-one complaining, no misery-guts, in fact there was nothing to laugh at at all.

BTW 'Christmas cheer' - 6 replies 235 views

       'I hate christmas' - 26 replies 595 views.

Nowt so queer as folk, eh!

Here's to a miserable new year!!!

:D

went to tuskers and it was absolutely bloody lovely. great portions, stacks of ham and turkey and good veg with it. first time i've ever eaten christmas dinner out somewhere and it was excellent.

Lunch at the Duke's with the family bunch.

Shangri - La Very good value ,staff excellant food outstanding as much as you could eat 549B very nice surroundings .

BTW 'Christmas cheer' - 6 replies 235 views

       'I hate christmas' - 26 replies 595 views.

Nowt so queer as folk, eh!

Here's to a miserable new year!!!

Nothing new or scientific about that, as most are curious in learning what idiot would really hate Christmas. Curiosity sells.......

...back on topic...... I had Christmas dinner at the in-laws.... BBQ prawn & squid, fish, chicken, mussels, sticky rice, veggies, and too many sweets and fruits to name. Wonderful time spent with all the kids opening gifts and getting more wild, loud, and crazier than ever.

I also brought some of those floating lanterns from Chiang Mai here to Isaan with me. Many of the locals had never seen this before and were quite amazed as to how high and far the lit lanterns traveled off into the sky.

Holiday Inn with "her indoors"

1. Shrimp

2. New Zealand oysters

3. from the carvery Beef Wellington, turkey, ham, with roast potatoes, baby carrots, baby peas and giblet gravy

4. masses from the desert / sweets section.

She had several returns of the various Thai food on hand.

Could barely move after that and never ate anything else for the rest of the day.

They had a group of youngsters playing violin, chello singing. Good stuff.

Around double the price of Shangri-La but I considered it quite good value..

It was better than last year and depending whether I am in town come 365 days hence will give it every consideration.

Had it at Mom's. Is there any place better than Mom's at Christmas? All that home cookin' you grew up with?

The place was surrounded by tall snow-flocked evergreen trees framing a huge white 15,000-foot volcano looking like a snow cone in the distance, with 3 degrees celsius outside.

A Courrer & Ives Christmas card.

For just a few hours, I don't miss Thailand.

Had it at Mom's. Is there any place better than Mom's at Christmas? All that home cookin' you grew up with?

The place was surrounded by tall snow-flocked evergreen trees framing a huge white 15,000-foot volcano looking like a snow cone in the distance, with 3 degrees celsius outside.

A Courrer & Ives Christmas card.

For just a few hours, I don't miss Thailand.

The description sounds nice but wheres the pic?

Had it at Mom's. Is there any place better than Mom's at Christmas? All that home cookin' you grew up with?

The place was surrounded by tall snow-flocked evergreen trees framing a huge white 15,000-foot volcano looking like a snow cone in the distance, with 3 degrees celsius outside.

A Courrer & Ives Christmas card.

For just a few hours, I don't miss Thailand.

Sounds absolutely wonderful - I still miss Mum's place.

Had it at Mom's. Is there any place better than Mom's at Christmas? All that home cookin' you grew up with?

The place was surrounded by tall snow-flocked evergreen trees framing a huge white 15,000-foot volcano looking like a snow cone in the distance, with 3 degrees celsius outside.

A Courrer & Ives Christmas card.

For just a few hours, I don't miss Thailand.

The description sounds nice but wheres the pic?

The (unseasonably) cold and snowy Pacific Northwest, USA.

The good old Queen Vic - just like i have for the previous 2 years. Great food and not bad value either. I didn't hear a single complaint from anybody, so I guess there weren't many TV members in there!

Jim the Queen Vic is under new management. Did you get a chance to meet Pascal and Kitty? Sorry I missed the din but now in Bkk for a while. I agree the food is quite good!

Had it at Mom's. Is there any place better than Mom's at Christmas? All that home cookin' you grew up with?

The place was surrounded by tall snow-flocked evergreen trees framing a huge white 15,000-foot volcano looking like a snow cone in the distance, with 3 degrees celsius outside.

A Courrer & Ives Christmas card.

For just a few hours, I don't miss Thailand.

The description sounds nice but wheres the pic?

The (unseasonably) cold and snowy Pacific Northwest, USA.

'pic' = PICTURE

Sounds like Washington state? I sure miss the snowy Christmas days of Colorado...

Hey Chas BTW - how come you ran out of coffee at Tuskers so early?

It would have been a perfect finish to that Blueberry Cheescake

I wasn't in CM but Bangkok. Went to Bourbon Street and had........

Bourbon St. Restaurant

Christmas Buffet

24 December 2008… from 17.30 – 22.00

And 25 December 2008… from 12.00 – 22.00

- Avocado with Crabmeat & French Dressing

- Rocket Salad with Crabmeat & Avocado Balsamic Dressing

- Bar-B-Q Oyster with 2 kinds of cheese

- Fried Shrimp

- Fried Mozzarella Sticks

- Spinach Salad

- Fresh Garden Salad with our homemade dressing

- Caesar Salad

- Buffalo Wings

- Shrimp Cocktail

- Fruit Cocktail

- Potato skin with Bacon or Blackened Chicken

- Shrimp Bisque

- Blackened Salmon

- Turkey Andouille Gumbo

- Oyster Artichoke Soup

- Chicken A La Grande serve with Spaghetti Bordelaise

- Blackened Shrimp Pasta (spicy)

- Eggplant ground pork pasta

- Meat loaf

- Bar-B-Q Pork Ribs

- U.S. Butterball Cajun Deep Fried Turkey, Roast Turkey

- Sauteed Crab Claws

- Lamb Chops

- Cajun Braised Lamb Shank

- Baked Virginia Ham

- Mashed Potatoes

- Mashed Sweet Potatoes

- Giblet Gravy

- Mixed Vegetables (Carrot, Cauliflower and Baby Corn)

- Corn on the Cob

- Cornbread & Andouille Dressing

- Bread Pudding with White Chocolate Sauce & Praline Pecan Bourbon Sauce

- Apple Pie with Ice Cream

- Pumpkin Pie

- Georgia Pecan Pie

- Pecan Pie

- Cheese Cake

- Blueberry Cheese Cake

- Coconut Cake

- Carrot Cake

- Chocolate Cake

- Chocolate Brownie

- Mixed Fruit

- Pumpkin Crêam Brulée

- Ice Cream

And much much more

899 Baht++ Per Adult 450 Baht++ Per Child under 12 years

(Free for Child under 5 years)

*Includes Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, Bottled water and Ice Tea

Very good and great value.

I wasn't in CM but Bangkok. Went to Bourbon Street and had........

Bourbon St. Restaurant

Christmas Buffet

24 December 2008… from 17.30 – 22.00

And 25 December 2008… from 12.00 – 22.00

- Avocado with Crabmeat & French Dressing

- Rocket Salad with Crabmeat & Avocado Balsamic Dressing

- Bar-B-Q Oyster with 2 kinds of cheese

- Fried Shrimp

- Fried Mozzarella Sticks

- Spinach Salad

- Fresh Garden Salad with our homemade dressing

- Caesar Salad

- Buffalo Wings

- Shrimp Cocktail

- Fruit Cocktail

- Potato skin with Bacon or Blackened Chicken

- Shrimp Bisque

- Blackened Salmon

- Turkey Andouille Gumbo

- Oyster Artichoke Soup

- Chicken A La Grande serve with Spaghetti Bordelaise

- Blackened Shrimp Pasta (spicy)

- Eggplant ground pork pasta

- Meat loaf

- Bar-B-Q Pork Ribs

- U.S. Butterball Cajun Deep Fried Turkey, Roast Turkey

- Sauteed Crab Claws

- Lamb Chops

- Cajun Braised Lamb Shank

- Baked Virginia Ham

- Mashed Potatoes

- Mashed Sweet Potatoes

- Giblet Gravy

- Mixed Vegetables (Carrot, Cauliflower and Baby Corn)

- Corn on the Cob

- Cornbread & Andouille Dressing

- Bread Pudding with White Chocolate Sauce & Praline Pecan Bourbon Sauce

- Apple Pie with Ice Cream

- Pumpkin Pie

- Georgia Pecan Pie

- Pecan Pie

- Cheese Cake

- Blueberry Cheese Cake

- Coconut Cake

- Carrot Cake

- Chocolate Cake

- Chocolate Brownie

- Mixed Fruit

- Pumpkin Crêam Brulée

- Ice Cream

And much much more

899 Baht++ Per Adult 450 Baht++ Per Child under 12 years

(Free for Child under 5 years)

*Includes Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, Bottled water and Ice Tea

Very good and great value.

You ate all that?

Mostly all apart from the desserts. fuc_k i was stuffed!!!

Mostly all apart from the desserts. fuc_k i was stuffed!!!

No kidding!!

Were you eating for Scotland?

Hey Chas BTW - how come you ran out of coffee at Tuskers so early?

It would have been a perfect finish to that Blueberry Cheescake

Sorry I didn't think we did run out of coffee. I saw someone having one at about 9pm. I'll investigate

Hey Chas BTW - how come you ran out of coffee at Tuskers so early?

It would have been a perfect finish to that Blueberry Cheescake

Sorry I didn't think we did run out of coffee. I saw someone having one at about 9pm. I'll investigate

I asked for three Coffee's (Latte) just after whoofing down the Cheesecake and was told that coffee was finished.

It wasn't a big deal and didn't spoil our meal at all - just meant we had to go somewhere else coz we all fancied one.

We had Christmas lunch at the Lanna Hospital canteen after seeing the ob/gyn! (Pad Prik Moo and Kra prao with KP fried rice take out ofr later) NOT the most christmassy but certainly the cheapest at 70bht for 2!

Had pie and chips in front of the telly for tea! Will remember to BOOK SOMETHING next year!

David