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Coupon Deal : Gekko Yangon Food Delivery : 50th St Bar Photos : LGBT Exhibition Kokine Grand Opening
editor’s note Hello MYANMOREans After so many weeks of full on events - finally - looks like this weekend we can breathe a little. Having said that , I’m sure it will be as fun as you make it. Some of the best nights I’ve had was when we had nothing planned. Check out this week: Coupon of the Week - Gekko, Yangon Food Delivery - 50th St Bar, event photos from LGBT exhibition & Kokine Grand Opening and many more! When you pick up this week’s pamphlet, don’t forget our Yangon Map too!
what’s on FRIDAY 23RD STRAND HOTEL FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR I NIGHTLIFE
Every Friday night The Strand has an all-night happy hour. Delicious cocktails are at 50% off. Enjoy free snacks at their beautiful bar. ? 92 Strand Rd (Next to the British Embassy) | P 5:00 PM- 11:00 PM
MYANMAR MEDI-PHARM EXPO 2014 | BUSINESS
The 1st International Medical, Hospital, and Pharmaceutical Exhibition in Myanmar! Last day, don’t miss. ? UMFCCI - No.29 Min Ye Kyaw Zwa Rd | P 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
AFMA TRAINING EVENT | BUSINESS
This is Management and Leadership Training event by Myriame Honnay (Founder and President of ABITIO). RSVP by 22nd May at 01-510933. Member price $25 and others $50. ? 92 Strand Rd (Next to the British Embassy) | P 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
SEAFOOD BUFFET @ KANDAWGYI PALACE HOTEL | DINING
Weekend Themed Dinner Buffet: Every Friday night with live Jazz/ Classical music. US$24 per pax! ? Thiri Cafe - Kanyeik Tha Rd | P 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
what’s on FRIDAY 23RD - SATURDAY 31ST PINK CHOICE PHOTO EXHIBITION | ART
A photographic exhibition exploring the private lives of same-sex couples in Vietnam. Winner of the World Press photo competition 2013 for contemporary issues stories. Exhibition close every Sunday! ? Yangon Witness Documentary Art Space - 4A, 3rd Floor, Parami Rd, Pyan Hlwar Building, Mayangone Tsp (Corner of Parami Rd & Kaba Aye Rd) | P 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
SATURDAY 24TH THE POP UP CLUB LAUNCH – ULTIMATE HOUSE PARTY | NIGHTLIFE A party by Breathe Out Entertainment (BOE) will be held in a big house on Inya road for one of the most unique events of the year. Tickets - $40 each includes 3 free drinks & punch + free BBQ & food + entry and $5 discount to the next party. RSVP: The Pop Up Club Launch - Ultimate House Party on FB. Call for ticket 09448013450. ? Secret Location @ Parami Road | P 4:00 PM - ONWARDS
U.S STEAK WINE NIGHT @ AMERICAN CLUB | DINING
Open to all! $50 per person for 4-course meal, which includes 2 glasses of wine! Limited ticket! RSVP @ NaingKT@state.gov or 01-660 244! ? No. 27 Maylikha Road (Near Shwe Sa Bwe Restaurant) | P 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
what’s on CRAZY NIGHT SATURDAY @ PADDY’S ICE BAR | NIGHTLIFE
Crazy Night this will be! Take part in our Beer Drinking contest and win prizes! ? Sedona Hotel - 1, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Yankin Tsp (In front of Maha Mya Kyun Thar Garden) | P 6:00 PM - TILL LATE
OPEN DAY @ THE BRITISH SCHOOL | NEW OPENING
A great opportunity for prospective parents, students and their families to explore BSY. Explore the new campus! Contact: 09250739873. ? British School Yangon - 2A Insein Road | P 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
SATURDAY 24TH - SUNDAY 25TH INTEX SUMMER RELAX PARTY @ KANDAWGYI PARK | ACTIVITY
Monument Books and Toys presents a party for children and parents an enjoyable time on the Love Island of the Kandawgyi Park. Every weekend for the month of May. ? Kandawgyi Park - Kanyeik Tha Rd | P 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
SUNDAY 25TH GAELIC FOOTBALL TRAINING | SPORT
Yangon’s first Gaelic football club is recruiting players, so if you want to come and learn how to play a crazy Irish game then come on down! Call number - 09402595052.. ? Yangon United Football Grounds - Insein Road, Hlaing Tsp | P 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
what’s on GAME NIGHT @ 50TH STREET BAR | NIGHTLIFE
Come down to 50th Street Bar for Heineken cup Final Toulon vs. Saracens! Don’t miss to watch this big game! ? 9/13 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp (off Merchant Rd) | P 9:30 PM - ONWARDS
YUM CHAR BRUNCH@ PARKROYAL HOTEL | DINING
Yum Char Brunch every Sunday @ Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant. US$32 includes a glass of soft drink. RSVP - 01-250388. ? 33 Alan Pya Pagoda St (Next to Thamada Hotel) | P 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
FRENCH BRUNCH @ KANDWAGYI PALACE HOTEL | DINING
Enjoy French-inspired cuisine for brunch and the breathtaking lake view. US$29 per pax. RSVP @ 01-249255. ? AGNES Restaurant - Kanyeik Tha Rd | P 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
SUNDAY BRUNCH @ INYA LAKE HOTEL | DINING
Presenting cuisine that will inspire even the most discerning palates, It’s our pleasure. USD 29 net per person! RSVP - 01 9662866. ? Orchid Restaurant -37 Kaba Aye Pagoda Road | P 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
SUNDAY BRUNCH @ ACACIA | DINING
Enjoy the brunch at the beautiful Acacia tea Saloon. Menue American Breakfast, Pancake, Fresh Juices or Coffee! 12USD 15USD per person. RSVP - 01-554739! ? 52, Saya San Rd (Close by Kokkine Swimming club lane) | P 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
SUNDAY BRUNCH @ UNION BAR | DINING
Two courses and a glass of prosecco (Italian sparkling white wine) US$22. Call - 09 42010 1854. ? Corner of 42 St and Strand Rd (Lower Block) | P 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
MONDAY 26TH MONDAY BLUES @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
Enjoy live blues music and great drinks @ Mojo by a talented guitarist and singer. ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P 8:30 PM - ONWARDS
night life
KOKINE BAR & RESTAURANT GRAND OPENING 16 may 2014 photos by the picture man
LGBT Photo Exhibition MAY 2014 photos by Hong Sar and JW van Rooij
what’s on MONDAY 26TH - TUESDAY 27TH MYANMAR MANUFACTURING SUMMIT 2014 | BUSINESS CMT’s Myanmar Manufacturing Summit brings together leading industry experts and practitioners to share industry insights and experiences in Myanmar! ? PARKROYAL Hotel - 33 Alan Pya Pagoda St | P 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
MONDAY 26TH - WEDNESDAY 28TH RES MYANMAR 2014 & MYANMAR URBAN DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE | BUSINESS
Myanmar first real estate & urban build platform! Real Estate Show Myanmar 2014 is your gateway to trends and investment opportunities in Myanmar’s real estate. ? Sule Shangri-La Hotel - 223, Sule Pagoda Rd | P 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
TUESDAY 27TH SOCIAL DANCING @ HOLA DANCE CLUB | ACTIVITY
Come and try social dancing with us! 30 minutes free lesson! Join with us every Tuesday and Friday! ? 94 Bogar Lay Zay St (Beside Gamone Pwint Shopping Center) | P 7:30 PM - MIDNIGHT
LADIES NIGHT TUESDAY @ PADDY’S ICE BAR | NIGHTLIFE Free Entrance for Ladies + Complimentary Beverage 1 for 1! Ladies, this is your night! ? Sedona Hotel - 1, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Yankin Tsp | P 6:00 PM - TILL LATE
WEDNESDAY 28TH LADIES NIGHT @ THE SPACE BAR | NIGHTLIFE
For all ladies! One drink free for ladies who feel too bored to stay at home on Wednesday! ? (126) Kabaraye Pagoda road, Bahan Tsp (Near by Pearl Condo) | P ALL DAY
what’s on LADIES NIGHT @ THE STANDARD BAR | NIGHTLIFE
Buy one, get one free for cocktails! Ladies, take advantage of this offer and enjoy music from band in the company of your friends and loved ones. ? 10K, Shwe Taung Gyar Rd, Bahan Tsp | P 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
GIRLS NIGHT OUT @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
The only ladies night of Yangon. Complimentary cocktail for all ladies from 8 pm. And surprises.. ? 135 Inya Rd (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P 9:00 PM - ONWARDS
BOOK OF THE MONTH @ AMERICAN CENTER | COMMUNITY
Book of the month for May, 2014 is Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko. Join us May book club discussion! ? Baldwin Library - 14 Tawwin St, Dagon Tsp | P 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
THURSDAY 29TH OFF THE BEATEN TRACK | NIGHTLIFE
Tipsy Travel Chat Thursdays- come and hang out with us to discuss alternative travel in Myanmar and have some drinks at 10% off all cocktails. ? Kandawgyi Park, close to Karaweik Palace, Mingala Taung Nyunt Tsp | P 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
MAMA MIA @ MOJO | DINING
Pizza and pasta on special tonight. Come try the Mojo Pizza - it’s amazing! ? 135 Inya Rd (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P START FROM 11:00 AM FOR MORE UPDATES GO TO MYANMORE.COM
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food delivery guide
It’s no secret – 50th St Bar, is arguably, an institution in Yangon when it comes to entertainment, dining and nightlife. Ask anyone here and they’ll likely to agree. Added bonus – a new menu coming soon. Even better, they also do delivery! It was pouring out, there was no way we could have been anywhere alive so – 50th St Bar Delivery Boys to the rescue! The Baked Potato Skin (5,500Ks) has a generous helping of cheese on top of 6 chunky grilled big potatoes. The Roast Vegetables (6,500Ks) – a personal favourite – is a good-sized portion of easyto-eat sliced and well-roasted root vegetables mixed with rocket lettuce and couscous. This comes with dressing on the side (which you don’t need really, it’s good on its own) We added bacon to our Ground Beef, Peperoni, BBQ Chicken Pizza (10,000Ks) This meaty combination sits on a soft, regular-crusted pizza that’s not doughy – not surprising that it all disappeared within minutes. OVERALL Obviously, we cannot wait for the new menu to be launched. Check with them when making your order, it might just be your lucky day. Also, check about their Daily Special as Mark always has comes up with abso delish stuff for the day. It was a very satisfying and well-prepared meal, especially the pizza. Thumbs up! ADDRESS 50th ST CAFÉ, RESTAURANT & BAR 9/13, 50th Street, Botahtaung Tsp Tel: 01 397 060 DELIVERY MENU http://www.50thstreetyangon.com/food-menu Check for new menu updates DELIVERY HOURS Daily 10am to 9pm DELIVERY CHARGES Free for areas close to them. Check for other areas, subject to traffic and weather conditions
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