As herald angels prepare once more to sing, here’s the Advisor’s guide to Christmas in the capital.
SAT 20
Christmas Party
Face painting and magic show. 10am at Monument Books, #111 Norodom Boulevard.
TGIO (Thank God It’s Over) 2014
Theme: fire and ice. Dress code: red, white or blue ($24 for as much as you can drink). 8pm at NagaWorld, Hun Sen Park.
SUN 21
Christmas Party
Balloon twisting, Santa photos and treasure hunt. 10am at Monument Books, #111 Norodom Boulevard.
Fundraising Christmas Dog Walk
For CAPA, with healthy treats and Christmas dog costume contest. 4pm at statue of King Norodom Sihanouk, Sihanouk & Norodom Boulevard.
Fourth Advent Party
A big part of the Christmas celebrations in Germany is Advent, the four-week-long season observed in many Western Christian churches as a time of preparation for the celebration of the nativity of Jesus. On the occasion of today’s Fourth Advent, Meta House invites the whole family to celebrate, with live music and special Christmas cookies. 4pm at Meta House, #37 Sothearos Boulevard.
MON 22
Christmas Tequila Party
With Mexican tapas, tequila, beer & wine. Dress code: red & black. Bring a small Christmas gift to exchange. 7pm at D22, 22nd Floor, Phnom Penh Tower, #445 Monivong Boulevard.
TUE 23
Christmas Carols & Bubbly
6:30pm – 8:30pm at The Willow, #1 Street 21.
CHRISTMAS EVE
Celebrate in style
A spectacular seven-course menu ($85++). Reservations: 012 333 276. 11:30am at Topaz, #182 Norodom Boulevard.
Seasonal treats
Chistmas buffet ($20). 12pm at Hagar Restaurant and Catering, #44 St. 310.
Christmas feast
With Chef Craig Napper: four-course Italian dinner ($78++) at Do Forni, and Christmas Eve dinner at La Coupole, Sofitel, Sothearos Boulevard (near Aeon Mall).
Five-course festivities
A specially-designed five-course menu featuring delicacies such as foie gras, venison, and Christmas pudding, paired with an award-winning wine selection recommended by our sommelier ($160++). Le Royal Christmas Eve Dinner, Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Daun Penh Boulevard.
Dine by candlelight
Dinner buffet includes roast turkey, foie gras, salmon and tuna tartare, with salt-and-pepper soft-shell crab. Hosanna School Choir will perform Christmas songs. $48++ at Regency Café, Intercontinental Hotel, Mao Tse Tung Boulevard.
Traditional favourites
Roast ham or roast turkey and an extensive buffet selection, including yule log cakes and mince pies ($125). 6pm – 10pm at Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Daun Penh Boulevard.
Christmas celebration
Goodie bag & party pack; free-flow soft drinks, juice and beer; Christmas buffet spread including roast turkey and gammon; dance performances and lucky draw ($65++). 6:30pm at Garden Terrace, Himawari Hotel, #313 Sisowath Quay; reservations 016 871766.
Under the stars
Khmer-style buffet, free flow beer and live music ($35++). 6:30pm at Hotel Cambodiana, #313 Sisowath Quay.
Chef’s celebration
Set menu created by star Chef Cristia Nou Picart. 7pm at Doors, #18 St. 84.
Gourmet cuisine
Five-course gourmet signature cuisine by French Chef Sébastien Rubis of La Pergola, the new fine dining restaurant ($55++). Reservations: 023 215 151 or reservation@nulltheplantation.asia. 7pm at The Plantation, #28 Street 184.
Santa cruise
Special boat cruise with full turkey dinner and all the trimmings, free-flow beer and spirits, live music and a champagne & wine reception ($35). 7pm – 9:30pm at Jess @ Quealy’s, #209 Street 172.
French indulgence
Array of delicacies, including exclusive products from France: oyster, duck, foie gras, salmon, sole & Champagne. Putting the final touch, the event will be hosted by the Matthias Aspelin and Alan Breen jazz duo ($45 – $65++). 7:30pm at Cabaret, #159 Street 154.
Christmas Shamanism
With DJ Shaman & free Christmas shots. 10pm at D-Club, #3 Street 278.
CHRISTMAS DAY
Christmas feast
With Chef Craig Napper ($89++) at La Coupole, Sofitel, Sothearos Boulevard (near Aeon Mall).
Gifts & brunch
Presents for children and adults included. 11am at Intercontinental Hotel, #296 Mao Tse Toung Blvd.
Lingering lunch
Including premium seafood, Raclette station, chicken saltimbocca, pavlova and other festive specialties. $48++, from 11am – 3pm at Regency Café, Intercontinental Hotel, Mao Tse Tung Boulevard.
Spectacular buffet
A la carte delights served to your table, complemented with live jazz ($125 inclusive of signature wines, beers, mineral water, soft drinks and chilled juices; $165 inclusive of unlimited GH Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut Champagne). Noon – 3pm at Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Daun Penh Boulevard.
Rare delicacies
Five-course menu featuring delicacies such as foie gras, venison, and Christmas pudding, paired with an award-winning wine selection recommended by our sommelier ($130). Le Royal Christmas Day Dinner, Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Daun Penh Boulevard.
Warm welcome
Eggnog welcome drink, green-shell mussels in a tomato & basil broth, turkey with sage and onion stuffing, porchetta ham with orange & cranberry stuffing, lamb & mint sausage, roast potatoes & roast mixed vegetables, cauliflower cheese with walnuts, balsamic red cabbage with apricot, Italian green peas, Christmas pudding or raspberry cheesecake ($19.50). 2pm – 8pm at Alley Cat Café, #42 Street 19z.
Favourites to savour
Traditional favourites such as roast ham or roast turkey and an extensive buffet selection, including yule log cakes and mince pies ($100++). 6pm – 10pm at Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Daun Penh Boulevard.
Celebrate in style
Spectacular seven-course menu ($85++). Reservations: 012 333 276. 6pm at Topaz, #182 Norodom Boulevard.
Chef’s celebration
Set menu created by star Chef Cristia Nou Picart. 7pm at Doors, #18 St. 84.
French delicacies
Oyster, duck, foie gras, salmon, sole & Champagne. Putting the final touch, the event will be hosted by the Matthias Aspelin and Alan Breen jazz duo ($45 – $65++). 7:30pm at Cabaret, #159 Street 154.
Christmas open mic
With Clayton England. 9pm at Equinox, #3a Street 278.
Festive feast
Pork pies, sausage rolls, Scotch quail eggs, quiche, turkey & ham sandwiches, cheese straws, cheese board, Waldorf & Caesar salads, mince pies, cake ($9.50). 7pm at Alley Cat Café, #42 Street 19z.