14 march 2014
weekly guide to yangon
what’s on Hello Myanmoreans, Last week was a great weekend with the opening of Ice Bar at Sedona. It’s a huge contrast to the previous exterior that has an underground pub feel albeit being a tad too dark. Now it’s a swanky bar with an LA club feel as you enter with huge blocks of ice strategically placed around the bar. How cool is that? (pun intended) The annual Carnival in Venice at L’opera was also a beautiful night. Kudos to the Fedeli family and the staff, I was told that this year’s was the best. It’s my first time to the Carnival and I must say it was special; the set-up, the music, the gondola ride, the food, the ambience, the company - all made it an unforgettable one. Who could forget the birds on the zip-liner spewing out good luck rose petals above us? This weekend promises to be another biggie - it’s also St Pat’s weekend party! Doesn’t matter if you’re not Irish, let’s celebrate it anyway. There’s a St Pat’s riverboat cruise party. There are also new events at Gossip Bar, Music Club and Flamingo Bar. Please check our listings for details. Enjoy your weekend!
FRIDAY 14TH ROCKSTARS @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
We pay a tribute to the most Iconic Music genre of the last 60 years. Put on your leather jackets and your black glasses before heading to Mojo. This Friday we party the Rockstar’s Way! DRESS CODE: ROCKSTARS Leather & Bling! ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P 10:00 PM - ONWARDS
GIRLS NIGHT OUT @ FLAMINGO BAR I NIGHTLIFE
Ladies, this night is for YOU! Guys are welcome but no free drinks, sorry! Cheesy tunes including pop, house and girly love songs. There will also be a male model show. ? Yangon International Hotel - Ahlone Rd ( In the hotel compound underneath Mbox) | P 9:00 PM- ONWARDS
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, Kyauktada Tsp (Next to the British Embassy) | P 5:00 PM- 11:00 PM
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what’s on WEAVING WORKSHOP AND COFFEE MORNING | COMMUNITY
Visit the weaving workshop & shop the inexpensive handmade 100%cotton products made by orphaned women at the center. You are most welcome to join us just for the coffee too! Contact; yangonnewcomers@gmail.com. ? Women Development Center - 113 Than Lwin Rd, Kamaryut Tsp | P 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
INSIDE THE DOLLHOUSE PERFORMANCE | ART
Changing Roles of Women Seminar with LRC Director Daw Pansy Tun Thein. 6pm Reading of “RoadMap” by Daw Ma Thida and. 7:30pm THEATER PERFORMANCE “Inside the Dollhouse” by The New Yangon Theatre Institute! ? Institut Francais - 340 Pyay Rd (Opposite Hotel Liberty) | P 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
COCKTAIL NIGHT @ MUSIC CLUB I NIGHTLIFE
A variety of cocktails on promotion. Ask for special cocktails menu. Come and enjoy every Friday night with us at the Music Club. ? Parkroyal Hotel – 33, Alan Pya Pagoda Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 6.00PM - ONWARDS
FRIDAY 14TH - SATURDAY 15TH SAFARI NIGHT @ MUSIC CLUB | NIGHTLIFE
Join us at our safari theme party whereby attractive prizes will be given out for the best costume, lucky draw and game segments. ? Parkroyal Hotel – 33, Alan Pya Pagoda Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 7:00PM - ONWARDS
INDEE MYANMAR 2014 | BUSINESS
One of the world’s most well-travelled engineering exhibition will be in Yangon to offer technology and solutions to Myanmar’s SMEs! Visit INDEE Myanmar 2014! ? Tatmadaw Hall - U Wisara Rd | P 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
SATURDAY 15TH SHAMROCK THE BOAT PARTY | NIGHTLIFE
Yangon Boat Party returns with the greatest on-the-water St. Patrick’s Day Party in Yangon! Join us for a pot ‘o’ gold sunset cruise with free-flow beer and cocktails. Tickets cost 20,000 kyats. RSVP: yangonboatparty@gmail.com! ? Wardan Jetty - Wardan St (Near Lan Thit St) | P 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
what’s on HOTTEST PARTY 2014 @ GOSSIP BAR
Hottest Party 2014 at Gossip Bar. Mya Yait Nyo Pool + Gossip Bar. 6500 kyats per person. Come and spend the night with full of fun! Contact; 09 731 13544. ? Mya Yeik Nyo Hotel - Poolside, Pale Rd, Bahan Tsp (off Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd) | P 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM
TABAUNG MOONLIGHT RACE | SPORT
Yangon Sailing Club Dear Sailors & Members is going to host Tabaung Moonlight Race on Full Moon Night of Tabaung. You all are invited to join. 5,000 Kyats per boat! ? 132, Inya Rd, Kamayut Tsp (Beside Sein Lan Soe Pyay Garden) | P 6:30PM - ONWARDS
RED SQUARE POOLSIDE LAUNCH PARTY | NIGHTLIFE
Enjoy our new product launch party, Red Square Spirit Cooler with our DJ and dance performance. Plus Lucky draw and many more interesting programs! Like their page and get invitation! ? Kandawgyi Palace Hotel - Kanyeik Tha Rd | P 8:00 PM - ONWARDS
SEWING A NEW LIFE l STAGE
This event is about changing the lives of women through local entrepreneurism by AFP leader! FASHION EVENT & PERFORMANCE with designers, Nandar Maung, Mogok Pauk Pauk, Kathy Khine, & Mayco Naing. ? Institut Francais - 340 Pyay Rd (Opposite Hotel Liberty) | P 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
HELLO THINGYAN DVD PROMOTION | STAGE
Bo Bo Music Production presents Hello Thingyan, their latest album. Come and enjoy the promotional live show and new songs for 2014 Thingyan! ? Junction Square - Pyay Road (Near Hantharwaddy Circle Road) | P 9:00 AM - ONWARDS
SATURDAY 15TH - MONDAY 17TH PART OF HISTORY | ART
Together with the exhibit, Designer Myint Maung Kyaw will be launching and introducing his new book “Part of History” to the public. This event will also feature presentations and workshops on graphic design. ? Gallery 65 - 65 Yaw Min Gyi Rd (Behind Parkroyal Hotel) | P 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
SATURDAY 15TH - SATURDAY 22TH AUSTRALIA FESTIVAL 2014 BY CITY MART | PROMOTION Get a premium gift with every 30,000 kyats purchase! Come to the launch of our Australia fair and spend time with our buskers! ? City Mart - Pyay Rd, Sanchaung Tsp (Near People Park) | P 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
SATURDAY 15TH TILL FRIDAY 25TH APRIL UNITY IN DIVERSITY @ DEITTA | ART
A multimedia exhibition will exhibit an event; Unity in Diversity and it is about Co-operation, collaboration and friendship in multi-faith! Differences are natural! Closed on Sundays and public holidays! ? 3rd Flr, Pyan Hlwar Bld, 4A Parami Rd (Near Chawtwingone Junction) | P 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
what’s on SUNDAY 16TH BEAUTY EVENT BY ORIFLAME COSMETICS | LIFESTYLE
Come and learn beauty tips at their beauty event for this month by Oriflame Cosmestics Myanmar! ? Dolphin Restaurant - Natmauk Rd (inside Kandawgyi Nature Park) | P 1:00 PM - ONWARDS
BOARD GAME BRUNCH @ MOJO l DINING
Join us for an afternoon and early evening of board games, cards, meeting new peeps and sharing fun. ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P 12 NOON - ONWARDS
MONDAY 17TH PUB QUIZ NIGHT @ 50 STREET BAR | NIGHTLIFE
Every monday night free entry and a free pitcher of beer for winner of each round. Competition will span over the entire year. ? 9/13 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp (off Merchant Rd) | P 8:00 PM - ONWARDS
LIVE 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
TUESDAY 18TH COMEDY OPEN MIC @ 50TH STREET BAR | NIGHTLIFE
Enjoy STAND UP comedy? Ever wanted to get up on stage? Or just want to watch some veterans of the Asian comedy scene perform? 50th Street has what you need. ? 9/13 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp (off the Merchant Rd) | P 8:00 PM - ONWARDS
WEDNESDAY 19TH SOUNDS OF THE WORLD | STAGE
A Classical Music Recital @ the National Theatre of Yangon. Admittance – Free! ? National Theater- Myoma Kyaung St (Near Myoma National School) | P 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
what’s on ROCK THE NIGHT @ FLAMINGO BAR I NIGHTLIFE
Flamingo Bar presents ROCK THE NIGHT with a new modern and pop rock live band rocking away. Drinks promotions and happy hour prices. ? Yangon International Hotel - Ahlone Rd (In the hotel compound underneath Mbox) | P 9:00 PM - ONWARDS
PIZZA & LIVE BAND NIGHT @ 50TH STREET BAR | NIGHTLIFE
Come down for our live band and any of our delicious pizzas. Enjoy cocktails at happy hour prices all night . ? 9/13 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp (off the Merchant Rd) | P 7:00 PM - ONWARDS
GIRLS NIGHT OUT @ MOJO | NIGHTLIFE
The sexiest ladies night in town; try our new cocktail for free plus many surprises. Mojo becomes a ladies paradise! ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P 8:00 PM – ONWARDS p
LADIES NIGHT @ THE STANDARD I NIGHTLIFE
Buy one get one free for all cocktails! Ladies, take advantage of this offer and enjoy the music from the band in the company of your friends and loved ones. ? 10K, Shwe Taung Kyar St, Bahan Tsp ( Close to Marketplace by City Mart ) | P 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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what’s on THURSDAY 20TH WINE TASTING @ MOJO
Discover and enjoy 4 different wines from France for 15,000 Ks. Finger food provided and a few tips to become a wine connoisseur! ? 135 Inya road, Bahan Tsp (Opposite Savoy Hotel) | P 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
FASHION & DANCE SHOW @ MUSIC CLUB | NIGHTLIFE Highlights for the night include a Catwalk Fashion Show and dance performances! Come and enjoy your Thursdays with us! ? Parkroyal Hotel – 33, Alan Pya Pagoda Rd, Dagon Tsp | P 7:00PM - ONWARDS
CURRY NIGHT @ 50TH STREET BAR | DINING
Spin the Wheel Specials! Weekly special Indian curries and Spin the Wheel for prizes and discounts! ? 9/13 50th St, Botahtaung Tsp (off the Merchant Rd) | P 7:00 PM - ONWARDS
NOSH & QUAFF CHEWY JUNIOR Want some dessert but you also want pastry? Can’t decide? Then get yourself some Chewy Junior. Franchised from Singapore, they’re made of chewy pastry with custard filling in the middle topped with different kinds of flavours. Oooohh!! Good especially when you desperately want something sweet won’t send you bouncing off the walls from the sugar rush. Address: 153, Corner of 47th and Anawyahta road, Bohtataung Tsp, Yangon Tel: 09 516 9215 Opening Hours: 9am to 9pm Daily
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night life Carnival of Venic @ L’Opera
night life latino night @ union bar
Ice Bar Opening @ Sedona Hotel
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REVIEW
LE PLANTEUR RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE WHAT IT IS Le Planteur has built their reputation to such a high standard that it’s impossible to find a person who’s lived here that has not heard of them. So it’s not a surprise to many that Le Planteur took the top spot for Best Fine Dining at the recent MYANMORE Awards 2014. The service, food, presentation and ambience, from start to finish have always been consistently top-notch. This establishment, set in a former diplomatic house, is run by a husband-and-wife team Lucia and Michelin-star chef Felix Eppisser. Upon entrance, guests are seated and treated to an assortment of delightful amuse bouche before being led to their table. A seven-course set menu follow, each course in a class of its own. ATMOSPHERE A grand British Colonial building, Le Planteur has a perfect alfresco garden setting, where the tables are spaced out. Its surrounding ambiance gives one the feeling as if the garden is a well-hidden and secluded secret world. The courses are well-timed and are served in a non-rushed manner, making it a relaxed dinner. Lucia, their affable host saunters from table to table. RECOMMENDATION A dining experience at Le Planteur is not complete if you had not tried the pick-up and send off in one of their vintage cars. Booking is essential for your dinner and this complimentary service. It is clear that each course is not just a pleasurable degustation but also a plating work of art. Recommended are the Truffle-filled Ravioli with Creamy Truffle Foam for hot appetizer and the tender Lamb Navarin, seared for a long time, with eggplant and tomato salsa. Leave room for the chocolate fondant with ripe cherries and white chocolate. They also have an extensive wine list and a fully-stock wine cellar. For those who have yet to dine at this fine restaurant it is recommended that you do soon as we hear that Le Planteur will soon close it’s doors sometime at the end of May. PRICE A seven-course set menu costs 78,000Ks A five-course vegetarian set menu costs 48,000Ks. LE PLANTEUR RESTAURANT 22 Kabar Aye Pagoda, Bahan Tsp Yangon Tel: 01 541 997 OPENING HOURS 6pm to 11pm Daily