Transnoodle's Final Gig: (Facebook event)
No, really! Kevin the Voigtian & his family are leaving HK end of the month, so it might be REALLY their last gig this time, after a few farewells over the years:

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10th Anniversary of Kumar tonight @ The Island Bar, Happy Hour from 6-8pm:

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Photo by Shirley M. She writes:
"Awesome gig - definitely reminds me of the good old Lamma days!"

Kevin Voigt writes:

"FINAL MONTH: A look back at our two decades in Asia before we leave March 31. Come out this Saturday for Transnoodle's final gig. Last performance tonight!

The end of another era, with the last ever final appearance (probably) of Transnoodle, supported by Brain Damage with a hint of Nude. Tonight at the Island Bar, Lamma Island, 8pm until the Island's finest come calling. Thanks everyone, especially John for his keen eye for a riff and iconic lyrics, and Saekifying the odd song or two from the rest of us. The music will live on!

June 2009. Our eponymous song, "Transnoodle," recorded for the Underground Hong Kong II compilation. This song is kinda not the story of how the band came into being.
Transnoodle is the nickname of a Sichuan restaurant in Lamma Island, Hong Kong that's actually called Lung Kong. It was in a conversation with Darren Hayward that John Saeki decided to name his band Transnoodle.
The song is about waiting for takeaway (takeout) and reading the paper. Pics courtesy Tim O'Brien. Mix by Koya Hisakazu:"

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Pizza Milano's Danny, Jenne and the 3 kids (20, 16, 13) will be emigrating to East Canada, not far from Montreal.

Danny's semi-retiring after his recent successful cancer surgeries. Wishing our friends all the very best for their future life! They promised to keep us up-to-date via their Facebook pages. After 20 years living in Canada long ago, Danny might return to Lamma someday, perhaps.

Let's celebrate another end of a Lamma era, as Pizza Milano has been part of YSW for so long, way before we arrived here more than a dozen years ago....

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What's going on over Easter in Lamma's restaurants?

It's unusually quiet these days, even though there might be new record visitor arrivals on the ferries, a "Perfect Storm" with Easter Sunday, Lamma Day with dragonboat/sampan races and Canto Opera by a new-for-Lamma opera troupe on a probably sunny and warm Sunday with holidays before and after the day.

Concerto Inn Easter promotions

From Prime Bar & Grill:

"Chef Kris is brining the Beef Brisket today and cooking it tomorrow. Give me a suggestion on how you want to see it cooked and plated and if I choose yours - YOU CAN HAVE ONE FREE!"

Plus an exchange today on the usually advertising-free Lamma Dog Owners Facebook group:

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Trey Menefee: I usually don't allow ads on the group, but advertisers don't usually offer Lamma dogs a lamb shank...

Kris Moa: That is a lamb shank bone! But it's a gooood bone. Sunday, there will be a lamb LEG bone.

Lamma-Gung: Will this generous, free offer also apply to hungry-but-poor guests who'll be eager for the delicious, nutritious marrow inside those bones?

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News from Prime Bar & Grill:

"Come enjoy the Prime Outdoor Lounge. Opens tonight! Bring your friends - buy 4 drinks and get a free appetizer while you enjoy the new patio."

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Nice view... where is this place? Can you post a picture of the front, so I can find my way to this back?

It's at Prime Bar & Grill. 47 Main Street, YSW

Come in the bar across from the old Diesel's on Main Street. Walk thru the bar and then out the back thru the kitchen and you will find this patio, and two more also.

What's happening on Mother's Day, May 11, in Lamma's restaurants?

First one to send their promotions, Concerto Inn:

Trying their children's menu recently (after them sniggering about me being eager to try it), I actually enjoyed this a lot.
It's actually OK value for money, including drink and ice cream for below $100, all inside a kids-friendly Space Shuttle! I wonder if they've got a dish especially for girls?

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Bookworm gets a decent score on this restaurant review guide, http://foodcourt.hk/restaurants/bookworm-cafe

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Last week of Pizza Milano, after far more than 10 years on Lamma. Get your last takeaway or sit-down pizza, pasta or their famous tiramisu.

We'll be missing Danny & Jenne and the kids who'll be emigrating to Canada where Danny has lived for many years before.
We'll both be missing them, plus a lot of their long-time, loyal customers. All the best to them in their future endeavours, a new life in a much cooler climate.

Lamma Grill will be opening in the same spot in early July, after closing in Tai Yuen Village a few months ago.
All the very best success to them, this might become a really popular place very quickly!

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Tomorrow, Sun, June 28, 3-6pm, farewell party of Pizza Milano! Plus a welcome party for Lamma Grill:

"Announcement: #LammaitesFriends:
Sunday, (29th June 2014) marks the last day of Pizza Milano on Lamma Island.
We will open as usual from 12noon~3pm. From 3pm~6pm will close to the public for our farewell party... free foods & drinks will be served, (PM uniform of all sizes will be given away as souvenirs). Please come & join us... WELCOME TO ALL!

* The wrench of leaving was obviously not that easy. The impact of the move & leaving people behind is kind of bitter sweet. We will definitely miss the old times, our routines & fantastic Lamma folks yet we will all share good memories. I hate saying goodbye and definitely not looking forward to all the sadness, hugs will pacify the emotion ...so, pls be there... THANKING YOU ALL FOR YOUR 18 YEARS PATRONAGE..."

(Photos by Pizza Milano)

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Farewell Party photos, from Banny and me:

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Plus some more and better photos, from Robert Hope-Jones:

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New restaurants in Yung Shue Wan, opening this month:

Lamma Grill, reopening in the former Pizza Milano location beginning of July with drinks only (Facebook):
"We will be open from 12:00 over the weekend but only serving food between 5:00 to 9:30."

Lamma Grill was rocking and almost full last Sunday, a great hangout before and during the football worldcup!
More news, pictures and review as soon as they'll open for daily lunch and dinner.


Lee Ocarina: A new coffee shop besides the Gas Shop and the VV parking lot (Facebook):
"New cafe on Lamma. Coffee is great and the Berry Toast fabulous!"


See photo of the pair running the place above. Those are Ocarina clay flutes they're both holding in her hand, by the way:
Ocarina stories in Lamma-zine
Could this be the same guy performing at the Social Capital Carnival on Power Station Beach a few years ago?

Lamma Chimneys in Fafa House on Back Street (Facebook):
"You can find us Saturdays and Sundays between 12PM and 6:30PM at Fa Fa House on Lamma Island where apart from the cakes you can try Hilda`s delicious healthy and vegetarian cakes as well... I can assure you it worth the trip! — at Fa Fa House 蘭得自在"

This is the same guy (Paul?) selling these delicious Hungarian Chimney Cakes on weekday mornings till 10:30 at Prime Bar and Grill, together with Tony the Coffee Guy. He's expanding! South Lamma next?
Jun 30: Hungarian Kürtőskalács

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Plus 3 more YSW restaurant news:

Turkish Pizza House: Major menu changes and other changes coming...

LaLa mama reopening in the original Island Gym/Lamma Fitness Centre location (when Ashim used to run it) in Aug!

Mr Ma & Restaurant, formerly Ngau Kee, vis-a-vis Lamma Grill, closed for lengthy "renovations".

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New menus in Hideout, Lamma Chimneys, Lee Ocarina.

Click for Prime Bar & Grill's new menu.

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The building housing the former Spicy Island and Mr. Kebab has finally been rebuilt.
Who'll open on the G/F, we wonder?
Sole property agent, in case you're interested, Fok Ming, the agency on Nick's Corner.

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