| Jean Kaplan's account of Boogis Street, Singapore, in the 1960s says,
"The air is thick with the aroma of exotic spices. Every kind of seafood imaginable,
curries, satays, Chinese noodles and tropical-fruit stands line the sidewalk.
Eager customers walk from stall to stall choosing delectable dishes while others
enjoy a leisurely drink before venturing to the food stalls." The Sheraton
Grande Laguna Beach in Phuket has re-created this exciting Asian marketplace dining
experience. Instead of a paved sidewalk, the Sheraton Marketplace is tastefully
built over a lagoon with a commanding view of the masterfully designed Sheraton
complex. The most fun aspect of Marketplace dining is the ambience and the
Sheraton Marketplace is no exception. It offers an exciting, international flair
with performances like Thai boxing, sword fights, a magic show, Korean Lion Dance
and traditional Thai dancing on different nights of the week. On Thursday
evenings however, colourfully clad dancers in Spanish-style costumes dance to
Salsa and Jazz. You can order a drink, enjoy the show (it's worth watching!) and
then meander through the Marketplace choosing scrumptious dishes at your leisure.
The Salsa and Jazz show begins with the upbeat pop song, "Volare".
This Las Vegas-type dance is frolicsome and fun to watch. Shapely dancers in shiny
purple costumes lend an air of lighthearted carnival atmosphere to the Sheraton
Marketplace. Next is a slow, sensual Lambada, danced in colourful Mexican costumes.
This dance is followed by a lively hip-swaying Cha cha: it almost makes you get
out of your seat and join the show. A modern Jazz dance to the song, "One", is
skil fully performed with the dancers wearing black hats and traditional black-and-white
outfits. "Soccer Party" is a lively Salsa danced with tambourines: the sexy "La
Bamba" danced in traditional Brazilian costumes is a feast for the eyes.
Before Ricky Martin's raspy voiced "La Vida Loca", Salsa was virtually
unknown in Thailand. This song has brought worldwide attention to the dance and
is obviously a favourite with the dancers as well as the audience at the Sheraton
Marketplace. On Thursday evenings, from seven to eight, you can enjoy lively and
modern Jazz dance in the very relaxed atmosphere. With ten years' experience,
the dance troupe that performs this "Variety Dance Fever Show" is highly talented
and professional . . . the beautiful costumes are hand-made and designed by an
expert costume designer from the Philippines. Dining at the Marketplace
is just as delightful as the entertainment. The Marketplace comes complete with
traditional Thai wooden carts, brimming with a delicious assortment of Thai, Chinese
and Indonesian dishes. The vendor's carts are full of Thai appetizers, dim-sum,
Chinese and Thai soups. There is a complete Indonesian-style rice station, satay,
barbecue stalls and fried and steamed noodles. You can order unique dishes like
roti or maktabah at the Marketplace. These dishes are usually only available at
street-side stalls. At the Sheraton, if you choose to, you can also dine
at the Tea you can be assured to have an interesting and captivating evening at
the Sheraton in Phuket. House, a Chinese restaurant that serves Cantonese and
Sichuan food; Chao-Lay that has light seafood and Thai and Indonesian cuisine
or Ferns, an Italian restaurant. Whichever restaurant or show you choose, you
can be assured to have an interesting and captivating evening at the Sheraton
in Phuket. The Sheraton, Phuktet is located within the Laguna complex at
Bangtao Bay. Please contact the guest relation desk for information or table reservations
at Tel. (+66-76) 324 101 - 9 Click Here for more information about Sheraton
Phuket | 
