Hainan-Sanya-Haikou Expat

You just have to love the Sanya evenings this past week with the temp coming down and the breeze kicking up. Check out Tim's Dadonghai Dusk video here. Oh yes Sanya really IS tropical paradise. Let's not forget the facts. Somebody did complain a bit about the lack of posts...admittedly true but the reality is threefold.

First there is in fact a dearth of new news. Yes the hotels and apartment complexes are being built. Yes, real estate prices went way too high and are drifting back down as speculators and fools across China start seeing reality more clearly. Secondly, we're in the summer low season, which is a normal if not slightly negative phenomenon for tourist destinations throughout the world but as you'll read below, still many good things worth mentioning. In June, there will be student holiday arrivals and then we'll see what July and August have in store. As in the European winter, many shopkeepers close their doors during the low season. It looks like the original Dadonghai Rainbow finally closed its doors and it is officially announced the Kempinski Sanya Resort is no longer under the Kempinski name, although I think they get to use the name for awhile longer.

Thirdly, new activity and posts will be found first at the new SanyaExpat site at www.sanyaexpat.ning.com. We'll keep you linked here to whatever is going on over there which is where all the action and info is and where YOU belong!!

So moving on to much upbeat and happy, head over to Fat Daddy's for 29rmb imported Aussie beer promotion....brands include Crown, Pure Blonde, RedBack, James Hoags, VB Bitter, green curry at Pattaya Thai still works perfectly, one can never complain about 10rmb small draft beers at Dadonghai's Wave Bar and you have to try the new Shepherd's Pie at CoffeeWorld....Aussie beer list coming soon...the Dadonghai Mall makeover turned out quite nice and heaven above forgive me for never before mentioning that there is a four lane bowling alley at the Shan Hai Tian Hotel in Dadonghai...

Welcome to new members Simon Jones, who successfully found the He Ping Lu downtown dental clinic we recommended, and to Bernie Flores, entertainer extraordinaire still doing his thing at the Ritz Carlton Yalong Bay. Bernie, we want you to post some video clips PLLLEEASSEEEE!!!!

Cheers, Mario

We will send you a free drink thank you email which you can print out and redeem at either restaurant, redeemable until the end of May.

Cheers, Mario

Happy Hour Daily from 11 AM ? 6 PM
每日的欢乐时光 11:00 ? 18:00

All Australian Beer: 29 rmb
所有澳洲啤酒: 29 rmb
House Well w Mixer: 20 rmb (juice/soda)
可选任何款烈酒，加果汁或苏打水, 苏红伏特加、龙舌兰、白橙皮、
哥顿金酒、Blanca rum朗姆酒 20 rmb果汁/苏打水
S. Africa Wine: 25 rmb/glass 125/bottlee
南非葡萄酒 25rmb/杯 125/瓶

Monday: ALL DAY LONG 每周一 全天
Chicken Quesadilla: 29 rmb
鸡肉馅饼 29rmb
ALL Australian Beers: 29 rmb
所有澳洲啤酒 29rmb

Every Tuesday: ALL DAY LONG 每周二 全天
Taco Tuesday : Mixed Taco Platter: 59 rmb
每周二墨西哥风味烤肉每份 59 rmb
Margarita: 29 rmb
玛格丽塔 29 rmb

Every Wednesday: ALL DAY LONG 每周三 全天
Roasted Half Chicken: 59 rmb
脆皮烤鸡 59 rmb

South Africa Wine: 25 rmb/glass 125/bottle
南非葡萄酒 25rmb/杯 125/瓶

Thursday: ALL DAY LONG 每周四 全天
Australian Rump Steak 250 G: 169 rmb
澳大利亚牛臀肉排 250 G: 169 rmb

Santa Rita Wine: 35 rmb/glass 160/bottle
桑丽塔 35rmb/杯 160/rmb

Friday: ALL DAY LONG 每周五 全天
Fried Calamari: 29 rmb
蒜味鱿鱼圈 29rmb
Mango Slush: 29 rmb
芒果鸡尾酒 29rmb

Saturday: ALL DAY LONG 每周六 全天
Rib Eye Steak: 119 rmb
牛眼肉排 119rmb

Mojito: 29 rmb
莫其多 29rmb

Sunday: ALL DAY LONG 每周日 全天
Save 10 rmb off all specialty burgers
所有特色汉堡减10rmb
Bloody Mary: 29 rmb
血玛丽 29rmb

CHRISTMAS MENU - Main Course Dinner Plate plus Cold Dish Buffet - only 159rmb

Christmas Main Course Dinner Plate
Roasted Turkey with Gravy
Honey Ham with Cranberry Sauce
Home Made Stuffing
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato
Sweet Potato
Seasonal Vegetables

Cold Buffet
Mixed Green Salad with oil and Vinegar and Cajun Romulade
Vegetable Crudite with dipping sauces
Home Made Hummus, Marinated Mushrooms w/ Tomato, Eggplant
Variety of Bread Rolls
Steamed Shrimp with Dipping Sauce
Fresh Tropical Fruits
Mixed Home Made Dessert Plate

Date: December 24th & 25th, Time: 11:00 (am) – 9:00 (pm)
Location: Lan Hai Hua Yuan, Sanya Wan Lu corner Jin Ji Ling Lu
Tel: 0898-8839-1046
NO Reservations/First Come First Serve

You'll be happy to find out that the real tenderloin steak dinner plate comes to your table looking and smelling as tasty as the flyer photo. Sheldon Habiger never stops digging in his quest to bring the best values he can find to Fat Daddy's customers and the restaurant's foray into becoming known as a steak house hits the mark nicely.

The 125g mini-tenderloin plate became quite the hit at 69rmb and now they've made the big move: doubling the portion to 250g of perfectly marinated tenderloin with all the fixin's for only 99rmb.

Where else on God's green earth or on this tropical island can we find THAT deal? Enough said...by the way, I'm out of Sanya traveling this week for several events schedule here...Cheers, M

Lots Happening This Weekend in Sanya!

GOOD THROUGH THE END OF SEPTEMBER ONLY - You can't sneeze at Fat Daddy's 50% off specials for their "Saturday is Family Day" promotions...that's this Saturday from 3pm to 6pm

This Sunday Sept 20th brings you to the SanyaExpat Coffee Mixer from Noon to 2:30pm at CoffeeWorld Dadonghai...the first 20 guests arriving enjoy any drink on the menu FREE! Come meet new friends, stay in touch with the community and learn what's happening in the area.

This Monday at Fat Daddy's begins their Monday Night Musicians Open Mic / Live Jam Session. If you're a professional musician in town be there....musicians will receive restaurant credit but MUST talk to the owner Sheldon or myself first...Cheers, M