The Look Bar and Restaurant, Victory Hill - Sihanoukville - Cambodia

Ants on the move

2010-11-25T18:24:00.002+07:00

Imagine having such a big family. Looks quite stressful to move house with such a big number of family members. We got more then one specy. And some of them hurt like hell once they pee or bite on you. Watch out!

Squid BBQ

2010-11-25T18:18:00.002+07:00

Hungry for some squids? One of Sihanoukville's specialties are BBQ Squid. Even though they look a bit small they are delicious. Get them freshly done on one of those portable BBQ and you will enjoy them. You could even be at sleep and the smell of those Squids will wake you up. Haven't tried the jellyfish because that one stinks. Come and taste it on the beach.

Sihanoukville - Cambodia

2010-11-25T18:10:00.002+07:00

Some say Sihanoukville is the future and some don't. My guess is, we will see.... There are endless possibilities and as many dreams once you arrive to Sihanoukville. Anything you imagine can be done. If it will work out or not thats an other point, but you could still fulfill your dreams. There are more and more investments and projects in and around Sihanoukville so it's a matter of time and this place will ROCK. Picture is a top view of a part of Sihanoukville.

Cambodian Temples

2010-11-25T17:52:00.006+07:00

If there is one "thing" you guys should not miss while visiting Cambodia, then it's those amazing temples in Siem Reap. Thruly beautifull and impressive. Knowing that those temples where made with basic tools and a lot of human power, it's even breath taking. You can easely spend three days visiting one temple after the other. There are so many. An other advantage are the direct flights, daily! I do not specificly like stones, but those temples are great!

Creative Hat

2010-10-07T21:14:00.003+07:00

A funny way of transporting snacks, but a very effective way. Don't loose balance unless you want to have some happy ants.... They do the same with Fruit Baskets and other stuff...

Eating Monkey

2010-10-07T21:06:00.003+07:00

Monkeys are commen in Cambodia but always be careful with them as they can turn on you and scare the shit out of you. They like to steel. In some areas of Sihanoukville they visit you on day time to find/get some food. So watch out...

Cambodian Kids

2010-10-07T20:53:00.002+07:00

A bunch of Cambodian kids like you see them every day. Those will be the future leaders of Cambodia.....

Beach Sand Castle

2010-10-07T18:52:00.002+07:00

A classic sand castle build on Otres Beach. Build by one of the tourists. Took him a couple hours. What a shame that shortly after he finished, some local kids came and destroyed it....

Rice and Ricefields....

2010-10-07T18:37:00.007+07:00

Ever wondered how rice is growing. Those pictures should help to understand it a bit more. Camabodia is one of the leading countries to produce rice. This year it might fall a bit short because we had a very dry rainy season so far. Bad for the crops but nice for tourists and expats, as for the last couple years the rainy season was heavy to take....

Local Electrical Installation

2010-10-07T18:31:00.003+07:00

Any professional electrican should take a closer look to this installation. If you can zoom it in. And this is just one of so many wired installations in Cambodia. It's quite commen that somebody gets electroluded or get's hit by a thunder. Local construction works with one and only one goal, save where ever you can. They rather take a fire then spending a bit more on correct material....

Elephant on the Road

2010-10-07T18:25:00.002+07:00

Once in a while we get visited by an Elephant. It's still impressive to be next to one of these big fellers as you feel very small. Elephants in Cambodia are not that much used like in Thailand. I'm not aware of an Elephant Farm or so. Nore are there tours available with the big fellers. When have you guys seen lately an elephant?

Drunken Recovery Position

2010-10-07T18:18:00.002+07:00

This could happen to you if you do not listen your mother..... Early morning shot, 9 am, so I guess they had a pretty harsh night behind them.............

Waterfalls of Sihanoukville

2010-10-07T18:05:00.003+07:00

Thinking about Waterfalls, well, Sihanoukville has some. They are truely not that impressive but hey, it's a Waterfall. Just about 20 minutes away from down town with some nice suroundings for a little pic nic. You might encounter one or the other plastic bag, as cleaning seems not to be their strength. Taking a swim is doable in some areas but the water is pretty cold...!

Sunsets in Sihanoukville

2010-10-07T17:55:00.003+07:00

Those pictures are just to make you very hungry for Sihanoukville. Being on the edge of the countrys coastline, Sihanoukville is predestinated to have sunsets one more beautifull then the other. Come and check it your self. It's amazing.

Ouuuupssssssssss

2010-09-30T18:23:00.003+07:00

A picture taken undercover on Otres.

What is she thinking?

What happend?

Where am I?

What time is it?

DAAAAAVE.................!

Butterfly on the Water

2010-09-30T18:09:00.006+07:00

I guess you guys know this world famous song "Smoking on the Water", right? Well, this

is the "Butterfly on the Water". What a beautiful shot. Taken by Danny somewhere close to the Waterfalls we have in Sihanoukville. Cambodia - Kingdom of Wonder!

Smoking Cat

2010-09-29T20:07:00.004+07:00

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Incredibale Signs in Cambodia

2010-09-29T20:00:00.003+07:00

There has been some other posts before that one, but I have to say it's always a bit surprising what kind of signs you find in Cambodia. Don't smoke sign is well known, Do not sit on the Toilet is rare, do not clean your feet with the bottom cleaner, and do not shower your kids....Honestly, have you seen that before? Cambodia is, remains and will always be the Kindom of Wonder!!!!

The Otres Sunglasses Club

2010-09-29T19:35:00.008+07:00

I would like to present you "The Otres Sunglasses Club". After having spent day after day, month after month, with some of the best people on this planet, to be part of the Otres Sunglasses Club is an honoring status, as we started to be part of the Otres area inventory. Some of us just like to have a relaxing place to enjoy, Otres was the place. Some need a daily swimm in the ocean, Otres was the place. Some just like to have a drive along the beach, Otres was the place. Some liked or disliked Tracy's presense, Otres was the place. Others just wanted to escape the "busy" city of Sihanoukville, Otres was the place. Well, to keep it short, OTRES is not what is used to be, as the Cambodian Government demolished every brick......Cambodia, Kingdom of Wonder!

Fantastic Plants in Cambodia

2010-09-29T19:17:00.005+07:00

Cambodia is very much Green. The tropical wheater helps to have an absolutely great vegetation. Most things you plant do grow after a while. Cambodia has a wide range of trees and plants, not seen in other areas of this world. Ok, the rainy season can be quite though, but at the end it's worth it as we are graced with an estonishing vegetation. For the time being my garden has Passion Fruits, Bananas, Mangos, Papayas, Chilis and still growing Advocados. There is some other plants/fruits growing at my garden as well but I do not remember the name as it's Khmer stuff.....

Sunset Victory Hill Bar Street

2010-05-19T18:46:00.002+07:00

Common pictures during rainy season are those magnificent sunsets we get. This one was taken right outside The Look Restaurant and shows you what you guys are missing not being here in Sihanoukville. July and August are very good month for amazing sunsets, as the weather is likely to be half good half bad. For those of you who do not care about rain, well, The Look Restaurant is open during the entire rainy season, so don’t hesitate, just step in.

Sign: No weapons, No Hand-grenade, No Knives, No Cameras

2010-05-19T18:44:00.003+07:00

Can you imagine that less then 20 years ago people in Cambodia were walking around with weapons? Can you imagine that shootings were on a daily occurrence 15 years ago? Well, luckily all that changed in the last 10 years and Cambodia is becoming a more and more safe place. I have not seen more violence in Cambodia for the last 2 ½ years I’ve been here compared to any other country I’ve stayed a while. Even though, signs like to one is pictured can still be seen around the country. So don’t forget to leave all your weapons at home before visiting me in Cambodia….

Robert and Family

2010-05-19T18:42:00.003+07:00

„A Dream Come True“ is Roberts Boat-business and he offers very pleasant tours around the dozens of Islands we have on the coast line of Sihanoukville. This picture shows him, his Thai wife and his sister. His boat is a triple Decker, some rooms, a bar and of course some good music to entertain his guests. If you are advanced swimmer you got even the possibility to jump from the top deck. About 10 meters or so, so quite exiting. Those Boat trips are heading out every day as long as the sea permits. For bookings or more info as our Cashier.

Overloaded on the Road

2010-05-19T18:40:00.002+07:00

This picture shows an overloaded motto which is heading towards the beach. Those rings are Truck / Bus inner tubes and are used for swimming on the beach. Having overloaded mottos crossing your way is a very common syndrome of Cambodia. You can not imagine what you can lift on a motto. Impressive transports I’ve seen so far where: a couple fridges, at least 20 cases of beer, couple pigs or cows, several huge bags of rice and of course furniture delivery, in those cases you do not really see the motto anymore, as it’s covered in chairs, tables and pillows…..Cambodia would be a good place for the Guinness book of world records!

Map of Victory Hill Area

2010-05-17T18:47:00.002+07:00

For all of those who will find their way passing to Sihanoukville we've created a new map for easy location finding of The Look Bar & Restaurant on Victory Hill - Sihanoukville/Cambodia. The Beach is 5 minutes away, the Harbour is 10 minutes away and some Guesthouses/Hotels are just 1/2 minute away.

If you are looking for good food, cheap drinks, fantastic music, wi-fi, free pool table, live sports on tv, BBQ evenings, live music events and friendly staff, then you just have to head towards The Look on Victory Hill. See you there.

Islands of Cambodia

2010-05-12T18:30:00.003+07:00

There are some stunning islands surrounding the Sihanoukville coastline. Believing in reports and local newspaper all islands of Cambodia have been sold to foreigner investors. Cambodia has a couple dozens of islands, some with turquoise colored beaches and lagoons. For the time being only one has been civilized. In other words on one small island they've build a resort/hotel facility on it. If reports are true, all islands will be accommodated with hotels/resorts, restaurants, villas, golf course, shops and more. It's just a question of time. With the global downturn, Cambodia got hit as well, all projects are floating in the air, but give it 5-10 years and Cambodia will have some amazing modern islands in their portfolio. I guess it will be worth it to check it out, so don't wait too long.....

Food is Ready

2010-05-03T19:28:00.003+07:00

This is not how the buffet looks like @ The Look, even though it looks quite impressive. This is one of those food stands we have at the local market. Unfortunately I'm not capable of telling you exactly what they sell/cook, as I never tried anything of that yet. The Hygiene aspect of keeping/selling or cooking food is very much different in Asia as you can see. With delicately chosen products at the market, meat from a German butcher, Bread from a French Bakery and other stuff from the supermarket , you can create some delicious dishes as you can get @ The Look Restaurant and of course other places in Sihanoukville.

David & Denies (Tainted & Pale)

2010-05-03T19:17:00.003+07:00

Two of my friends, two regular customers and two Businessman. As you can see one is tainted and the other is pale. David is an Ex-FireFighter from England who changed the stress of English life with the more relaxing way of work in Cambodia and opened a nice Beach Bar/Restaurant (Brown's) directly on Victory Beach. His business is not too far away from mine. Denie from Belgium runs a successful construction company and quality purpose wise he did a big part of the electrical installation at The Look. In case you would like to build something in Cambodia, that's the men to talk to.....

Coconut on the Beach

2010-04-25T19:32:00.003+07:00

A beautifull shot taken on one of those virgin Cambodian beaches. When did you guys had you last coconut? I bet it has been a while. It's amazing what you can do with a coconut. Just the drink/food aspect is so large. For those of you who like coconut I advise you to try our coconut dishes, drink a freshly made coconut shake or Pina Colada and some coconut ice cream for dessert. Taste it and like it!

Buffolo’s in the mud

2010-04-24T18:06:00.002+07:00

Different country, different habbits. As far as I know we do not have these type of Buffolo in Switzerland so it was quite amusing seeing this plot of Buffolo's take a mud bath. An untrained eye would miss them while walking along the country side as they look quite well camouflaged. With temperatures well over 30 Celsius they use those "bathes" as a cooling system. Additioanly to that once they get out of the mud bath they are covered with mud and that's a kind of sun bloc, suncream for Buffolo... In case somebody is interested to join them for a bit a different bath, let me know...

18.11.2009 – Haensi’s 50th Birthday

2010-04-19T19:33:00.005+07:00

A very good evening @ The Look Restaurant. One of our Swiss Expats, Haensi, was celebrating his 50th Birthday and invited even some guys from Pattaya, Thailand. With free Beer and free BBQ we managed the visiting crowd and got drunk even ourselfs. I mean that my staff got hammered and I tried to catch up. Haensi definitely enjoyed his 50th with some big smiles on nearly all pictures we took. On his wish we organised a delicious rum/chocolate cake, that made even the alcohilics happy. We are looking forward to celebrate much more birthdays with Haensi and we thank him for his loyalty. Be safe for another 50 years.

Beat always happy

2010-04-19T19:23:00.002+07:00

If there is one person on this planet which does not know the feeling of being sad or angry, then is name is Beat. One of my oldest and loyalist customers. A Swiss Expat staying in Sihanoukville for more then two years now. You know, he is one of them who could not even kill a fly, as he is so gentile. He is still looking for a nice little lady to get married, so ladies, don't wait too long. Beat is also the "House Moving Champion", as he changed his accomondation place 5 times within two years. He is a good feller and somebody you can trust. In case you will ever have the chance to cook some Roesti for him, make sure not to burn them!!

Alex & Jean-Michel

2010-04-19T19:08:00.003+07:00

Alex (left), half Spanish half German and Jean-Michel (right) from Belgium. Both of them were working together a couple years in Santa Domingo and as so often in the diving industry. They did not loose contact after this area but projects brought them to different parts of the world, Madagascar for Alex and Bali/Indonesia for Jean-Michel. Anyhow, both of them were good friends of mine as well as we met in Cambodia and they staid quite a while. Many evenings were spent together and some hangovers next day of course as well. With the global downturn both of them decided to leave Cambodia and went on to Bali to create a Snorkelling Business. I hope for both of them that they will be able to succeed despite this bloody global downturn!

Raffi 'the"Yogi

2010-04-13T20:21:00.002+07:00

One of our Swiss Expats living in Sihanoukville is Raffi. Used to be a good feller with his own way of thinking and living, fair enough. He spent some time India and discovered Yoga. Kind of liked it and decided to open a Yoga Class in Sihanoukville. As a kind of friend I tried to give him some business advises but he did not really bother about it so I did not insist...anyhow. At the time he was looking for a place to sleep I accomodated him in my house, he had his own room, but things turned bad so he left my house after less then a month, as we had a very nice and fruitfull conversation/confrontation, mornings. Not really the best time to get along with me. Not having respect of other people's privacy and violating my private space are not things I take on the easy way. I whish him good luck for his future.......

Weekly BBQ @ The Look

2010-04-09T19:00:00.004+07:00

Since September 2009 every Thursday we are serving a delicious BBQ Buffet. You will find a wide selection of meat and salads. Chicken Brest, Beef Kebab, Merguez Sausages and some great Fish. All that served with a freshly made Vegetable Salad and Potato Salad. Different toppings are available like mustard/peanut sauce. This Cambodian style BBQ Grill has been made by a local ONG involving underpreveliged kids. Very simple system and works very well. For about 3 month the BBQ evening was also a Latino Music evening. With much pressure from Jean-Michel as he was living a couple years in Santa Domingo and overthere there is all about Latino music. Girls do love that music....We are looking forward to many more nice BBQ evenings @ The Look.

Back on the Blog

2010-04-09T18:38:00.004+07:00

Hey fellers, it's been a while since my last blog entry.......The high season is getting to an end and tha's one of the reasons why I'm back online. Many things and at the end not enough happened over the last couple month, so I will try and catch up with all those stories. Hope you guys have been doing well for the last month despite Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Terrorist Attacks and the daily controlled life in western countries. Cambodia is such an easy place but most people do not have the "balls" to give it a try. All right, let's get started with some news about The Look Restaurant in Sihanoukville, Cambodia.

Hansi and The Look Plastic Lady

2009-07-25T23:28:00.003+07:00

A very exiting menu holder lady is presented @ The Look Bar and Restaurant. This lady is so hot that even our restaurant guests can’t get their hands off it. Did you know that it was not so easy to find that lady in the southern part of Cambodia…..

Ice Cream “Sex on the Hill”

2009-07-23T21:12:00.003+07:00

An ice cream creation of The Look Bar and Restaurant. A different variation of the world known “Banana Split” adapted to one of Victory Hill’s topics. More creative plates will follow as it belongs to The Look’s philosophy to make things a bit different then the rest of Sihanoukville. I’m looking forward to a prosper future with The Look’s kitchen.

Wolfgang and Dog Tequila

2009-07-23T21:08:00.003+07:00

Wolfgang, a German expat who travelled the world came to Cambodia approximately at the same time like me and because of his kindness and knowledge in Audio/Video production and of course marketing we got good friends. When ever a flyer is needed, a website, video shootings or ideas to well market a business, Wolfgang can help. So he did actually most of The Looks flyers and website. As long as Tequila is not sick, Wolfgang makes even Video Shootings of any kind of events and delivers you a perfect cut and mixed DVD. The Look Bar and Restaurant is looking forward to have many more projects for him. For details about his work please refer to www.pixmax.eu

The Look Location on Google Earth

2009-07-23T21:07:00.004+07:00

For those of you who are familiar with Google Earth you can find The Look Bar and Restaurant very easy. I put a couple pictures exactly on the spot where the restaurant has its location. The Photo square in the middle of this Google Earth picture is our location. As you can see not very far away from the beach but around 100 meters higher then the ocean so no worries about tsunamis or flooding as we are on a hill, Victory Hill, which is a part of Sihanoukville, the only harbour city in Cambodia. Go and check it out, I love Google earth!

Sany and Stephane

2009-07-22T18:07:00.003+07:00

A lovely Cambodian Girl calls herself girlfriend of Stephane……… After a very learn full year with my ex, Theavy, suddenly Sany came into my life and it’s wired that after a bad experience to have suddenly a good experience. Finally not somebody who is after your money but after your well being. Over the last six month she showed me the good sides of Cambodia and things are doing well with her. Taking care of everything at home but not involved at all with the bar/restaurant on victory hill and that’s good so. As long as she behaves she will be able to stay next to me. Time will show……It’s a gorgeous one, or not?

Redj the French Expat

2009-07-22T18:04:00.003+07:00

As mentioned in an earlier blog entry, French nationals are not my main customer, but those who come and visit me at The Look Bar and Restaurant, are very pleasant Frenchies…. So for example Redj. He runs an Internet Café at Victory Hill and has been a good friend since I opened The Look back in December 2007. While he was building up his internet café Redj was a regular guest at The Look. Next to beer his heart beats for Pastis. Helpful in any kind of situation he is one of the good ones in Sihanoukville. Being away for about 25 years from France might have helped him to develop an international personality. Keep on Redj….

Mysterious Internet Men

2009-07-22T18:00:00.003+07:00

As a special offer for a couple month, actually close to one year, The Look Bar and Restaurant was offering WiFi Internet Connection for only 1.- $ per month. As with any promotion you do there are always those who take advantage of it but additionally drink or eat something, and then you got those who just use the promotion and they do not care about drinking and/or eating. This guy is unlikely to get my big friend but customers are customers so you have to deal/accept things like that. I will never forget his comment when ever it was time to pay 1.-$ internet fees a month, he used to say: DON’T SPEND IT ALL IN ONCE!

Maurice the Multi-Face-Men

2009-07-22T17:57:00.003+07:00

Maurice, French national, is a character of its own. You will never see him down or angry. One of them who keep on smiling even in bad times. Sometimes walking around like a Mexican, sometimes like Dartagnion from the Three Musketeers, sometimes in a special mission like distributing chocolate and sweeties….well, this men has a big heat and many faces, but not one of them is bad meant.

Crowded House @ The Look

2009-07-22T17:49:00.004+07:00

A scene any bar/restaurant owner likes to have, a crowded house. Being able to have an enjoyable meal while sitting in your chair, having an ice cold drink and some live music surrounding your ears, that’s The Look when we have one of our many live music events. Guests from all corner of the world to gather together at The Look, when ever they feel like it. Cambodians, Europeans and non Europeans (Swiss), Americans, Latinos, Africans, Ozzies, Asians and even a hand full of French people are regular guests at The Look. Being able to speak a couple languages helps to communicate with all sorts of customer. Never been at The Look? Then it’s about time to find your way up to Victory Hill-Sihanoukville. See you there.

Jean Michel and Veronica Dancing

2009-07-22T17:46:00.004+07:00

When ever there’s an event at The Look Bar and Restaurant you got some people dancing or fouling around. Here in action is Jean Michel with Veronica. Personally I would need a lot of drinks before being capable of dancing. Jean Michel has dancing blood in his arteries, so when ever there is a chance of dancing, he will take it. The Background dancer is Beat. He as well is a positive agitated person who needs to move around or in this case foul around….Keep on dancing guys, that makes the entire The Look Crew happy.

The Look Menu 2009

2009-07-02T20:45:00.014+07:00

A bit(e) of everything: Khmer Dishes - Intl. Dishes - Swiss Dishes

All plates are well served and specials are available as well.

Enjoy your meal. Bon Apetit. Guten Appentit. En Guete.

The Look Terrace

2009-06-26T20:49:00.006+07:00

The front area of my restaurant has been updated with a beautiful terrace. It’s the only one of it’s kind in Victory Hill Street, and all our guests to enjoy sitting there and witness a daily theatre show, as while sitting at The Look’s terrace, you see all the action of our neighbours and who ever passes through Victory Hill Street, passes automatically The Looks terrace…

The Look Street Sign

2009-06-26T20:43:00.004+07:00

As a person who likes to be different then the rest of the world, it had to be different then all the other street signs existing in Sihanoukville. A picture says more then words. So this sign is consists mainly of pictures. Pictures do talk, even if we don’t here them. The fact that we have only female serving staff, and boys do like long legs, it was an easy decision to have a serving lady on the sign. What do you think about this sign?

Bruce, my former Kickboxing Coach

2009-06-26T20:40:00.004+07:00

A big change for Bruce was when he arrived in Cambodia. Cambodia is like the opposite of Switzerland. Nothing is organised, they drive their own way, they do not think logic, there is rubbish all over and it’s so hot and humid that many people have difficulties to sleep, unless you have an air condition. So all that was new to Bruce and it made him going crazy. Instead of spending two month in beautiful Cambodia shortly after his arrival he decided to cut short and stayed only one month. Danny and my self were happy to see Bruce again after a 2 year period but you can not oblige somebody to stay if he is not enjoying Cambodia. During his visit there were some problems back in Switzerland with his girlfriends sun, which had to go through surgery, so his mind was more with her then with us here in Cambodia. Any how, I hope he will be back one day in better conditions….

Menu Presentation Lady

2009-06-26T20:34:00.003+07:00

Not finding exactly what I wanted as a menu presentation “shelf”, I had to go for alternatives and at the end it came out as a plastic lady. So this mannequin has two purposes. First, to hold the menu so potential customers can have a look at it, and second to attract people when they pass our restaurant. This is the only plastic lady having this purpose so far in Sihanoukville and I hope it will remain the only one. Somebody think that this is a bad marketing gag?

Beautiful Sihanoukville Ladies

2009-06-26T20:30:00.005+07:00

Left, owner of a couple hair dresser / make up shops in Sihanoukville. Right, works at the Counter at ANZ Royal Bank of Cambodia. So when ever I have banking business to do, she is my contact person. As a regular customer of ANZ it was of course only a matter of time that one or the other bank employee shows up at the restaurant, as a visit to ANZ bank is always a nice moment to flirt, joke and making some first steps…. As more Cambodian guests we will have at The Look as better known it will be in the Cambodian Community. For now, 90% of our guests are westerner.

The Canadian Gadhafi

2009-06-26T20:26:00.004+07:00

Believe me, if you see him in nature you could think its Gadhafi’s brother…..but far away from that, he is Canadian and a very good musician. Oscar is one of the band members of Route 66 and he is in charge of the harmonica and the bongs…. looking forward to many more hours of good music with Oscar. Thanks for coming in from time to time and keep on…As you might imagine Oscar has been travelling around the world but for some reasons he stranded here like most of us, as we like the soft side of life, not many rules and plenty room to do what you want, CAMBODIA.

The Scandinavians

2009-06-26T20:07:00.005+07:00

Even after 1 ½ year I do still not remember these two guys name. What a shame on me, but I never forget a face, as an excuse. Party animals, Drinking brothers and how could it be else pot smokers. They are from two different countries, but in Scandinavia that’s not a real problem, as they understand each other, despite speaking another language. Don’t they look happy?

Mister Kalashnikov

2009-06-26T20:01:00.004+07:00

This Russian customer, unfortunately I forgot his name, is preparing those Arabic smoking pipes at my birthday event. First time to be seen at The Look Bar and Restaurant and everybody was inpatient for trying it out. So everybody was smoking and then he was not seen again. Still in the area but maybe lost in paradise…..

Douglas and Verona

2009-06-26T19:42:00.004+07:00

That’s such a nice couple. They recently moved from The Netherlands to Cambodia and are taking over and renovating a hotel near the beach front. Hotel/Bar/Restaurant/Spa Coolabahs. When ever they have some time free, they step by our restaurant, as they life just a couple houses away. Verona loves to Dance and she is looking forward to any dancing event I will be organising.

Marco the French Man

2009-06-26T19:40:00.001+07:00

From left to right: Da, Marco and my “Plastic Lady”. Marco is a French national, moved from Indonesia to Cambodia about 9 month ago and is currently building a boat. He bought an old wreck which had to be restored and once started he accomplished it in record time and could put it to water just about one week ago. All expats knowing Marco are looking forward to a nice boat ride. On his left side we have his official girlfriend and on his right his unofficial girlfriend, which turns out to be a great “wife”, as she never speaks……

Formula One Season 2009/2010

2009-06-26T19:23:00.003+07:00

As a Formula One Fan every single race of the 2009/2010 season is shown LIVE on TV. The brand new Flat LCD TV helps for broadcasting. This season has been way different then the previous once and it’s kind of nice to have new teams winning races. Must be very frustrating for the World Champion to drive with a car which is barely doing points. Most Grand Prix are at 7 PM live on Cambodian TV, so it’s a nice time to enjoy dinner, drinks and Formula 1. Of course we are looking forward to the Night Race in Singapore, which is not so far away from Cambodia. What are your guys thought about the new season?

Uefa Champions League Quarter/Semi and Final

2009-06-24T22:56:00.003+07:00

As a kind of Football fan I tried to watch some of the Champions League games, but following those events in Cambodia is pretty taff. Not because of not having any tv channel or so, no, those games are at 2 am in the morning, and if there is not high season, at 2 am Steph is sleeping. Having a bar/restaurant and a beautifull flat screen lcd tv i thought that would be a nice idea to organise an event around the Champions Leauge Finals. So thought we did. Results were deviasting, nobody seemed to be interessted in football at 2 am. Ok, I've tried!

Danny and Jean Michel

2009-06-24T22:42:00.004+07:00

These to guys are more then friends. Danny (left) was working in my former Dive Operation in Samoa and he came to visit me a couple month. He did more then enjoy, because what ever he needs was available in Cambodia. From girls to booth ending with some smokes. Staying at my house made it not always easy for him, as he had to look at me from the morning hours onwards....Danny will be back, there is no reason he will not, as all he wants/needs, is in cambodia...Jean Michel (right) is an icone. As a former Dive Instructor and Survivor we have a lot of commen and that's a good base for a friendship. He works together with Denis and they are running a Construction/Renovation/Installation Business. Work is hard, but thinking of the evening while having a beer or two at The Look is on their daily schedule. Jean Michel supports me moraly during hard times and that makes him very valuable for me. Keep on doing....!

Steph & Markus

2009-06-24T22:31:00.002+07:00

There were four mousquetiers back in December 2008, after 4 month there was only one left, not Tartagnion, his name is Markus. From Thun, Switzerland, he and three of his friends spent quite some time in Sihanoukville. Why is there only one left, well Markus was here the longest of all, as he never left town during his entire stay. Many good drinks, hot days on the beach and cold evenings with Campari Orange, White Russian, Rum Coke, Gin Tonic and always served with some spliffs...Look forward to see you back in wild west by the end of the year....

Hairy guest

2009-06-24T22:25:00.003+07:00

Have you ever seen as much hair as on his head? I would be scratching my head all day long with that weight of hair. People like to stare at him when he walks around. Either way you like it or not, it looks just great....

Wolfgang der Experte

2009-06-24T22:17:00.005+07:00

Wolfang has a very high expertise in marketing and that's one of the reason why we come good along together. Marketing was a big part of my studies and work later on as well, so it's always nice to share information with a person who understands you. Despite his spleen not remembering to pay before he leaves he is a good person. Seldom angry and really care taking of Tequila, his Dog. Wolfgang did many of The Look's design work and I'm very happy to consider him as a friend. The picture was shot during my birthday party. Joint connects.

JJ, a Finnish Gentleman

2009-06-24T22:12:00.004+07:00

Finnish, don't like photos, never angry, regular guest when he is around, likes Vodka Red Bull and is an gentlemen. No bad behavior, no fighting, just his jokes have to improve...Mister JJ

Redj, Vivi and Denis

2009-06-24T22:00:00.006+07:00

From left to right, Redj, Vivi and Denie. All good friends and regular guest at The Look. Vivi, from Indonesia is Denies second half, as they seem to love each other. Vivi works as a, oh shit, I don't even know her job title, hotel-reception-adim-etc. Redj runs an Internet Cafe on Victory Hill Street and was a daily guest before he opened the shop. Of course by now he spends most time at Saphire Connection which is his Inter Cafe. Well, Denie is a genius in point of working with his hands. A Handy man with knowledge to build houses. One of the true regular guests and as an Belgium national he loves beer. Cheers.

My Ex

2009-06-24T21:00:00.003+07:00

She was the reason why I originaly stayed in Cambodia and started doing Business. It was a bit like, I came, I saw and I lost. After one year the "love story" ended. One year of daily surprises as the Asians do think, act, behave and trust differently then people from westernized countries like Switzerland. I did learn a lot how to handle "these" things and it will not happen again. Any how, if she would not exist I would not be writing blog entries from Cambodia....I wish my ex all the things she might want and hope she learned as well how to treat educated people. What ever work she is doing, she's having fun.

Beat, from making Cheese to becoming Casanova

2009-06-24T20:51:00.004+07:00

One of our regular Swiss customer is, the world is small, from Rigi area in Switzerland. Beat is probably one of the "coolest" person on this planet. I've never seen him angry or freaking out about something, he keeps calm all the time. From taking care of cows and making Swiss cheese, living in Cambodia is totaly different to a westernized country, so it's like many many springs in one time for him. A big fan of our live music band Route 66....Hope to see him for a long time in my life...Beat, you are a good guy.

Crazy Picture @ The Look

2009-06-22T21:57:00.004+07:00

Hey guys, check that out. Was playing with my digital camera settings and shot a picture of my light system (spots) from the restaurant ceiling....wath a wired pictures....I'm not at all an art knower but that looks like art to me..what do you guys think?

Special Thanks to an excellent Swiss Cook

2009-06-22T21:01:00.005+07:00

A very big Thank You goes to Udo, as you can see from the picture i've shot, he is not willing to be pictureised. However, some of his ideas and knowledge give us the right input to select some reel autentic Swiss Food dishes. Unfortunately he left Cambodia with some regrets, as some Asian female individuals can be quite cruel if you don't open your eyes...I hope he is well and doing all right where ever he might be...

Even Dogs are finding their seat @ The Look Bar & Restaurant

2009-06-22T20:47:00.010+07:00

Those pictures show you that The Look Bar and Restaurant is an animal friendly establishment. Have you guys ever seen a Dog like this. He is huge...massiv...and very gentel. The only times you here him is when he runs after cats, happens regularly around Victory Hill. This beautiful dog is owned by a lovely Swedish lady, next to her are two close friends. If you ever have the chance to encounter this dog, believe me, you will not forget it, he is sooooo big. Everything can be prepared for the dog, from Fried Rice to Chocolate Dessert, just let us know...

My Birthday - 15.03.2009

2009-06-21T18:52:00.013+07:00

It was a crazy night. I do remember a big croud of people showing up for this event. Was it because there was free food (buffet) and 50% off on all drinks or because of my birthday....how ever, for sure both ways... Most people I wanted to have around me were there, so I would say it was a great sucess. A very special gift from a Swiss born customer can be seen on the picture. Further more the buffet was so delishes, that nothing was left behind. Sausages, Chicken Curry, Patato Salad, Fried Rice, Vegetables and more was available. During the evening, sudenly the light went off and a "burning" cake came out of the kitchen. Happy birthday songs and all this tralalalalala was over and we could start smoking and drinking until....I do not remember!

Live Music "Route 66" every Tuesday @ The Look Bar and Restaurant

2009-06-21T17:45:00.002+07:00

Since April 2009 we have a great opportunity having "Route 66", an expat Band, playing every Tuesday from 8PM to 11.30 PM. These guys really ROCK. Drumms, Bass, Guitar, Vocal and from time to time a harmonica. The band has been playing together for some time so you can expect a good show. From Blues, Rock to Rock'N' Roll, they have them all. Who ever lives in Sihanoukville do know them. I would say quite famous for Cambodia. Tuesdays are absolutly great evenings with a big croud of fans. Doesn't matter if the sun is shining or it's raining, they are playing every Tuesday at The Look Bar and Restaurant on Victory Hill-Sihnoukville-Cambodia. Hope to see there soon....

Live Music "Uncle Clai & Daniela" February and March 2009

2009-06-21T17:26:00.001+07:00

Once a week in February and March 2009 we had the pleasure to welcome "Clai & Daniela". They had a total of 8 concerts at The Look Bar and Restaurant. Mostly Wednesdays. A nice mixture of keyboard and Violin. Clai, the keyboarder has his origins in Hawaii and Daniela, the violonist, has her origins in Korea and Switzerland. A unique mix of music which got enjoyed a lot by a very special audience. If we are lucky they might find their way back to The Look Bar and Restaurant for the next high season.

Live Music "OCT" Khmer Rock Band 04.04.2009

2009-06-20T22:53:00.001+07:00

For the sencond time in Victory Hill history The Look Bar and Restaurant organised another Live Concert with the well know local Khmer Rock Band "OCT". This concert was a welcome show for Bruce, he came to Cambodia for a month. Great success for a second time with "OCT". Many expats came for a second time, which shows the interest in this very good band. A departure gift for Markus and Lee, as they went back home shortly after......This will be the last live concert with OCT for this season, as low season aproachs and guests are getting rare...

Live Music "OCT" Khmer Rock Band 21.02.2009

2009-06-20T22:38:00.001+07:00

For the first time in Victory Hill history The Look Bar and Restaurant organised a Live Concert with the well known Khmer Rock Band "OCT". These guys origins is Sihanoukville and they have a very large public in the Khmer community. Well, 3 hours of Khmer Rock. It was good, it was great, it was amazing and who ever steped in that night enjoyed a lot and some got even shot by our specialy equiped cameraman. A night to remember and for sure not the last one.