New Briefs: Executive PubPhnom Penh Post

The Park Avenue Pub and Restaurant is up and running. The Thai-managed establishment

is aiming to tap the market of local executives by offering European, Japanese and

Thai cuisine. The pub upstairs provides fun and games including a dart board, library

corner and a selection of Chinese, English, Thai and Japanese karaoke tunes.

Park Avenue manager Khun Suree says, "We've created a different kind of atmosphere,

one which reminds customers of Europe." She notes that, "We have happy-hour

prices all the time."

Located at No. 261, St. 51.

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