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Ur Co-Founder & Managing Director Antony Hamon Ur Editor In Chief Pierre Rabotin Ur Editor Eve Watling Ur Designer Vandy Ros (EdesignCambodia) Ur Designer assistant Sok Chetra Ur Sales Manager Sarah Belli 0888 197 202 sarah@wuppmag.com Ur Photographers Sentosa Mam Julien Quentin Ur Journalists Marissa Carruthers Ur Project Managers Jéremie Courtot Lorenz Gaimard Clémence Trémol Anaïs Lamory Louise Couchaux Ur Distribution Manager Sorn Vanny Special Thanks Marion, Felipe, Kareem, Antoine and Luke Cover Portrait of Thorn Thanet by Nick Sells
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Dear readers What an exciting month! For the fourth time, Phnom Penh will host Cambodia International Film Festival, a week of free screenings with movies from all around the world. As huge cinema lovers, we had to cover this event and interview the lovely Thorn Thanet, a young and charismatic actress just beginning a successful career. As partner of the Festival, we’ll guide you through this ma jor event in Cambodian cultural scene. Crawling the bars at night also had some perks: that’s where we met Sopheap, the hairdresser/makeup artist/bar owner who introduced us to his pals during an unforgettable ladyboy show in the middle of his bar. Check out our photo reportage of this very fabulous evening... Don’t skip our article on what your moto says about you, and other great features we came up with this month. December will also be the last month of the coupons - we’re indeed launching the WUPP Card in early 2014, a huge and exciting new project that will provide you with great offers, discount and deals all around Cambodia. Stay tuned, it’s going to be big. Enjoy the end of the year, have awesome Christmas and New Year’s Eve, thanks again for your support. Best wishes, The WUPP team
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CHRISTMAS AT RAFFLES THE CONSERVATORY: CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON TEA From: 2.30pm to 5.30pm Price: USD 16++
RAFFLES LE ROYAL - LOBBY: CHRISTMAS DAY BRUNCH From: 12.00pm to 3.00pm Price: USD 110++
RESTAURANT LE ROYAL: TABLESIDE ECUYER TRANCHANT DINNER From: 6.30pm to 10.30pm Price: USD 145++
CAFÉ MONIVONG: CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER From: 6.00pm to 10.00pm Price: USD 95++
CAFÉ MONIVONG: CHRISTMAS EVE TRADITIONAL DINNER From: 6.00pm to 10.00pm Price: USD 110++
RESTAURANT LE ROYAL: FRENCH CHRISTMAS SPECIALTIES From: 6.30pm to 10.30pm Price: USD 125++
NEW YEAR AT RAFFLES
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RAFFLES POOLSIDE: KINGDOM OF WONDER GALA DINNER From: 6.00pm to 10.00pm Price: USD 190++
CAFÉ MONIVONG: NEW YEAR’S DAY MARKET BUFFET From: 6.00pm to 10.00pm Price: USD 90++
RESTAURANT LE ROYAL: 2013 RESTAURANT LE ROYAL BEST CREATIONS From: 6.30pm to 10.30pm Price: USD 215++ (price inclusive of wine pairing)
NEW YEAR COUNTDOWN As per tradition, we are pleased to offer a glass of Champagne to all our dining guests to start the new year 2014
RAFFLES LE ROYAL - LOBBY: NEW YEAR’S DAY BRUNCH From: 12.00pm to 3.00pm Price: USD 95++
ELEPHANT BAR: MIDNIGHT PARTY Continue the celebration with Philippe Javelle, Diego Dimarques and DJ Stewat Kidd From: 11:45pm until late
• CHILDREN 6 - 12 YEARS OLD HALF PRICE / CHILDREN 5 AND BELOW EAT FOR FREE • ALL BUFFET ARE INCLUSIVE OF SIGNATURE WINES, BEERS, MINERAL WATER, SOFT DRINKS AND CHILLED JUICES • PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO SERVICE CHARGE AND APPLICABLE GOVERNMENT TAXES PER PERSON • DRESS CODE: SMART CASUAL • FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: 023 981 88 OR EMAIL: DINING.LEROYAL@RAFFLES.COM
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True taste of Italy, unique to Cambodia ! Natural flavours and textures. Terrazza is the combination of this culinary holy trinity of dining exellence. Our Chef will prepare Italian culinary masterpieces that will take you on a dream journey across Italy. We also deliver !
Opening time: 12pm - 10:30pm daily
High quality Italian products for your business ! We are importing highest quality products from Italy that can nicely complement your offer at your restaurant, shop… True “dolce vita” style! Please check www.terrazza.asia.
Fresh and authentic Italian products ! Our Deli shop is a home to the authentic Italian products of highest quality. Stop by whenever you feel like preparing an awesome Italian meal at home should that be a romantic dinner, family lunch or a little bite.
Opening time: 9am - 10pm daily 1c, Street 282, BKK1 Phnom Penh, Cambodia +855 (0) 23 214 660 reservations@terrazza.asia
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A GROWTH IN THE ART WORLD, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRACY, WOULD BE A VERY GOOD THING
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T OF S I L Y PLA MONTH THE Nova Fronteira - Everybody Loves The Sunshine (Original Mix)
MaceoPlex & Jon Da Silva - Love Somebody Else (Original Mix) Ma ce o P l ex se ems un s to p p a b l e these past few years, although his ‘formula’ for so me is so predictable it has almost created a new genre. He has finally surprised me by digging up House diva Joi Cardwell and the ‘long lost’ veteran Jon Da Silva to create what I consider a future classic. With big soaring emotional keys, it’s the perfect groove and the perfect vocal.
Gavin Herlihy - Get Loose (Original Mix) Composing such a hypnotic, complex and effective track from such few and simple elements is not for your average button pusher, it’s for someone who truly understands the groove. The infectiously funky vocal loop over those basic but so intense dark stabs and bass create a primal energy that confirms the relative newcomer Mr.Herlihy is definitely in the right business.
Audiowhores feat. SteeDownes - Facts (Original Mix) The unmistakable voice of SteeDownes is back for an unusually deep latest release by club destroyers Audiowhores. Pure class of a track - smooth enough for a Lounge but at the same time powerful enough to move the more ‘educated’ dancefloors. Very sweet indeed.
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Roy Ayers’s all time classic given a very respectful update by Joey Negro under his Nova Fronteira alias. Only someone with 3 decades of keeping the Disco/Boogie spirit alive would attempt to remix this ‘untouchable’ record, and get away with it! I actually prefer this to the ‘perfect’ original! (I hope my Mr. Ayers won’t see my sacrilege).
Sunburst Band - The Secret Life of Us (Director’s Cut Signature Dub) Frankie Knuckles and Eric Kupper, two of the greatest living legends of the genre, team up to deliver a proper old school Classic House mix that winks a little eye to more recent sounds. So good to see another sign of some soul and emotion coming back full circle after so many years of electronic flatline. Massive track.
Sonny Fodera & Gene Farris - Turn Down (Original Mix) The prolific rise of Australian wonderkid Sonny Fodera is further cemented by this collaboration with Chicago veteran Gene Farris. The right sample with the right loops by the original loop king and his most recent disciple. Funky, funky, funky.
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Although a Buddhist country, Christmas fever is hitting Cambodia a little harder each year. Decorations, Santa outfits and tinsel can be found at IBC Stationers and in the bigger markets, and are uniformly sparkly, cheap and easily broken. - Le Duo Restaurant in Phnom Penh is holding its annual Christmas Village fair on the 6th-8th December, from 10am7pm. With over 50 craftspeople manning the stalls, lucky draws, face painting and pictures with Santa, this is a good place to entertain the kids and get your shopping done at the same time. Free entry. facebook. com/pages/Le-Duo
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Hot drink (free refill), fresh fruit juice and 3 dishes from our brunch menu for $ 8.50! #190 street 51 (Pasteur), BKK 1 between streets 360 and 370
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WUPPGETS THE LOWDOWN ON THE DAILY LIFE OF ORDINARY PEOPLE IN PHNOM PENH. WE SPEAK TO KIM BORATH, 65.
“A great sunset bar & restaurant”
A fishermans house on the beach serving Asian and international lunches and dinners.
Open: 7 days/week 10am-10pm Happy Hour: Mon-Thu 5pm-7pm Wednesdays: Live music 5pm-9pm Fridays: Happy hour all night long Saturdays: Beach BBQ 6pm-9pm Sundays: Brunch 11am-2pm
ACTIVITIES • Swimming • Volleyball • Pingpong • Petanque • Pool
RENTALS • Sailing • Bicycles • Motorbikes
TIP: Book your lunch or dinner well in advance to secure your best waterfront table. Reservations: +855(0)78 333 686, fbm@knaibangchatt.com www.knaibang chatt.com
Kep’s signature restaurant
Chef Janine, our South-African 5-star Executive Chef, and her Cambodian team fuse international and local flavors to lift your senses and invoke a sense of adventure. Open 7 days, Noon-10pm. The Strand, at Knai Bang Chatt resort (next to Sailing Club, 300 meters from the crab market). Dress code: smart casual. Reservations: +855 (0)78 333 686, fbm@knaibangchatt.com
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