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| Salt & Pepper, on Day-Night 2 in Pattaya |
A couple of weeks ago you saw some available light night photos in Part 22 of that series, taken on a walk around Pattaya one evening. The colors and tones longer exposures tend to produce interest me, and as unpredictable as the technology can be it's often a surprise to see what pops up in the viewfinder after the exposure. Sometimes when I think it's unlikely I'd get anything out of the effort (mainly due to my unsteady hand holding the camera) the better images appear. Go figure.
The Day-Night area is a quieter spot at night than some in the vicinity, and there are several reasonably-priced (and nice) places to stay - such as Baan Dok Mai, a place we've looked at a couple of times already. It's on Day-Night 3. I've also had the Mosaik apartments recommended, but can't speak of them from personal experience other than seeing the outsides. They're above both of the restaurants mentioned today.
The top panorama is three images of the Salt and Pepper restaurant, stitched together. Salt and Pepper is a casual, homey spot owned for many years by a Pakistani man named Mr. Zee and his Thai wife, who seem to be there from dawn to dark. As a side note I understand she lost a sister and a couple of nieces in the same auto accident in the first part of October, which is quite sad. I must remember to pass along condolences when I'm there next trip.
A friend had suggested lunch there a few years ago, and that was my first visit. They make a pretty darned good cheeseburger and other Western items, but their basic Thai food is very good, too, and that's what I've usually had there at dinner time. It's also a fine place to sit and have a cool one in the afternoon and watch the world going by. Inexpensive, as well.
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| Le Bordeaux restaurant, Day-Night Soi 2, Pattaya |
The picture above of Le Bordeaux is two images, blended together, and I only have comments from people I know about the quality and pricing of the place... and I'm told it's nice. Le Bordeaux is a French-style restaurant, also on Day-Night 2, right near Salt and Pepper. If you can read French you can click on their name and open their web site. It's a little "Hi-so" for my usual travels there, but I may try it next trip. If you've got two satang to add about either place, feel free to leave a comment.
I enjoyed eating at Salt & Pepper a couple of times on my last trip. I hate eating alone, so the plants give some "cover" and I don't feel so exposed. It's a relaxing place and the food is good. Worth a trip.
ReplyDeleteBtw, when was the photo taken? I was there in June 2012 and the guy in the white T shirt looks like me.
ReplyDeleteThe faces were clear in the original photos, but I blurred them. If you were there at the beginning of this year it could be you. If you were and would like the memento drop me an email -the address in in "The Standard Legalese" to the right. I'll send you the image(of the four) that you're in.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about dining alone - I don't care for it, either. I either pick a spot where I can people watch or take something to read.