'Hot Off The Press'
It Takes Two to Tango
It's often the intangibles that make a restuarant successful, and while time will be the ultimate arbitor of success, Pacharan has got a lot going for it — superb location, artsy interior design, relaxed ambience, a chef from Barcelona. The place just feels hip.
http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/0306/pacharan.php
'Postcards from Cambodia'
As a culmination to his year spent working in Cambodia, Karl Sheldon will show an eclectic mix of both black-and-white and color photography at the FCC Phnom Penh beginning March 1. Proceeds from photograh sales will be donated to Oxfam.
http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/0306/sheldon.php
'Eastern Approaches'
Photographer Julian Tennant uses traditional darkroom techniques to give new photographs a vintage spirit, creating photos as evocative as the old postcards they mimic, as much art as they are photography.
http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/0306/tennant.php
* Visaya Massage Special For March *
This month only, enjoy a special on the ultra-pampering "Journey Revival," a 3-hour, full-body extravaganza that includes:
- pandan infusion
- aromatic herbal steam bath
- refreshing body scrub
- jacuzzi
- hot stone full-body massage
- relaxing visaya facial
- essential oil aroma therapy
- only $135+
Call 063 760 814 or e-mail visayaspa@fcccambodia.com for reservations or more information.
Headlines From the Phnom Penh Post
Poverty reduction report card 'probably best ever'
The World Bank Poverty Assessment, released February 8, says Cambodia has made progress in ameliorating poverty over the last decade and will, if able to overcome some key obstacles, meet the Millennium Development Goal of halving poverty by 2015.
http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/0306/ppp1.php
Koh Pich holdouts yield to city landing force
The last Koh Pich residents moved their possessions from their houses on the island February 23, when they were confronted by the forces of the Phnom Penh Municipality — military police and soldiers armed with guns, accompanied by hired hands armed with crowbars, hammers and axes — under the command of a municipal court director.
http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/0306/ppp2.php
Swift answer to banking across Vietnam border
Trade between Cambodia and Vietnam was given a boost this week, as banks from both countries signed an agreement enabling the implementation of cross-border banking services.
http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/0306/ppp3.php
Calendar of Events
> FCC Phnom Penh
St. Patrick's Day Celebrate St. Patrick's at the FCC. Green beer $1 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
"Postcards from Cambodia" Photographs by Karl Sheldon, on display through April 14. Opening reception with the photographer March 10. Proceeds from photograph sales go to Oxfam.
> FCC Angkor
"Eastern Approaches" Photography by Julian Tennant, on display through March 31.
Sunday Movie Night - Shows start at 8:00 p.m.
- Sun Mar 5
- Sun Mar 12
- Sun Mar 19
- Sun Mar 26