Dining With Jewelle

Having TV in restaurants is excellent for entertainment - especially for customers who dine alone, wished to avoid having long conversations or simply to enhance the dining mood.

That is why business places, not only restaurants but which have waiting customers should consider offering quality and varied shows.

Direct TV, the leading satellite television provider in the United States, is smart enough to offer special “Business Viewing” packages for business use. Offering various categories which ranged from arts & entertainment, family & children, movies, music, news & information, Spanish and sports, Direct TV can help businesses retain and attract new customers by keeping them entertained.

Check out the Directv service for different kinds of business; restaurants, bars, saloons, gyms, retail shops , banks, office etc and get their free quote.

When the Fratini Restaurant opened a branch in Seria, local folks were understandably excited.

But not us.

Having a number of expats in his office, my husband is used to office functions catering from its Kuala Belait branch and have only one thing to say about this place - expensive. While my friend and I had lunch once at their Kota Kinabalu branch last December and although we enjoyed the food, we were staggered by the prices - RM10+ for drinks!

Needless to say, we were not one of those who practically lined up outside the door of the newly opened Seria branch - raving for its authentic Italian fares.

But of course, having no other fancy restaurant (that does not serve Japanese) less than 20 mins drive from home, we had dinner there last week. We had sort of expected that one month since it was opened, the novelty of being new had worn off and we could just walk in without reservations.

We did get a booth and that was only because we arrived early and the next party was due in 45 mins time. All the other empty tables even sported the reserved signs.

Perhaps because of this, our food came extra speedy - and we did have a large order of mixed grill, lasagne, kiddie spaghetti and seafood salad - which costed us a whopping $75!

Of course, the service was fine and the atmosphere was great - but frankly, it is not a place we can afford to have in our list of favorite.

It’s a good thing I am not hooked on any particular TV shows right now because I really hated having the weather messing up my satellite reception.

I think it is high time we have another satellite TV providers in the country - one that does not get affected by rain!

Perhaps Direct TV, the leader of satelite TV provider in the USA would be the perfect contender for our local providers. What’s more, this Direct TV Service offers not around 30 channels but 45+ channels - and that is the cheapest package of channels safe for family viewings at only $29.99 monthly.

Imagine having the choice for up to 265+ channels from their ultimate entertainment package which cost ONLY $52.99. For this package, the Directv Service even provides free DVR or HD receiver.

Actually, even their second cheapest package with over 150 channels for only $34.99 is already tempting enough for me.

This satellite provider needs to come to our region.