EVENTS

TV viewers, a photo exhibition by Olivier Culmann and Tendance Floue, Till 16 January, Alliance Francaise, Tripureswor, 4242832, www.alliancefrancaise.org.np

Assorted motifs, an exhibition of paintings by Chirag Bangdel and other artists. Till January 15, Chai Chai Café, Jhamsikhel

Screening of Frozen River, an award-winning movie written and directed by Courtney Hunt. 15 January, 5.30pm, Lazimpat Gallery Cafe, Lazimpat

Samishran3, a group painting exhibition. Till 17 January, The Art Shop, Darbar Marg, 11.30am to 4.30pm, 9841444848, 4267063

Let's talk about ART baby! Collaborative solo from the series of Artivities by artist Sujan Chitrakar. Till 27 January, 11am to 6pm, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babar Mahal Revisited, 4218048

Winter Art Collection, works by Japanese and Nepali artists. Till 24 January, 11am to 5pm, Sunday to Friday, Kathmandu Contemporary Arts Centre, Jhamsikhel, 5521120, www.kathmanduart.org

photo.circle's Fifth Anniversary Celebrations, exclusive presentation by artist Sujan Chitrakar. 14 January, 5.30pm, The Bakery Cafe, Sundhara

DINING

Black Pepper Café & Pub, cosmopolitan dining and drinking in a traditional style courtyard, try the apple sauce pork chops and enjoy the good service, Kopundole Height, Lalitpur, 5521897, 5536926,
http://blackpepper.com

Hankook Sarang, serves up the incredible tastes of Korea, including superlative steamed rice to anchor meals fit for kings. Thamel, near Roadhouse Café

Saturday @ Hyatt, come and spend a day with your family this winter. Your children can enjoy on-site fun and games, as well as a kid-friendly menu. Hyatt Regency, Boudha, for reservations call 4491234

Momotarou now in Sanepa, serves Japanese food that is top value for money. Extravagant taste yet humble in presentation. 4417670

Arabian Nights, taste culinary delights from the Middle East. Every Friday, 6.30pm to 10.30pm, The Cafe, Hyatt Regency, Boudha, 4491234

Boudha Stupa Restaurant & Café, enjoy wood-fired pizza with a superb view of Boudha stupa and free wifi, candlelight dinner options are also available for the romantics every full moon night. Boudha, 2130681

Singma Food Court, for the best Singaporean and Malaysian cuisine in town. Pulchok, 5009092 and Bhatbhateni, 4411078, foodcourt@wlink.com, www.singma.foodcourt.com

OR2K, one of the few vegetarian restaurants in the valley, their Middle Eastern platter is delicious and their cocktails robust. Mandala Street, Thamel, 4422097

Café de Newa, try Newari delicacies like deep-fried buffalo tongue, brain and intestines. You will be blown away. Next to Kathmandu Guest House, open everyday

Saturday BBQ Brunch, enjoy mouth-watering Mongolian BBQ at Gokarna Forest Resort. Every Saturday, Gokarna Forest Resort, Gokarna, 4451212, info@gorkarna.net, Rs. 1500 plus taxes

Everest Steak House, an old-school joint for everything steak. A sanctuary for meat. Thamel, near Chhetrapati chok, 4260471

Irish Pub, not only does it feel like one, but it's Irish all the way down to the original recipes from the owner's wife. Ananda Bhawan, Lazimpat, 4416027

Himalayan Java, this Thamel establishment, more known for its coffee, serves excellent sandwiches too. Tridevi Marg, 4422519

MUSIC

Absolute Live Music, by Rashmi & Kitcha Band every Friday and performances by Shabnam & Cannabiz Band every Wednesday. 7.30pm onwards, Absolute bar, Hotel Narayani Complex, Pulchok, Lalitpur, 5521408, 5549504, abar@wlink.com

Sunday Jazz Brunch, enjoy a relaxing Sunday in The Terrace at Hyatt Regency Kathmandu with barbeque and live jazz music by Inner Groove. 12pm to 3.30pm, Hyatt Regency, Boudha, 4491234/4489362

Live Music by Sign band at The Corner Bar. Every day except Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7.30pm onwards, The Radisson Hotel, Lazimpat, 4411818