Issue 1

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Mei Mai's Lobster Shack

and Distillery

Ahulani

See the World as Nature Intended

"Leave no carbon footprint." is our motto at Ahulani

(Heavenly Shrine). Open 6 months of the year left

to nature the other. Take the exhilarating 5 mile

hike, in one of the most beautiful rainforest in the

world, to get to us. Feast our fresh picked produce

and morning caught fish beside the waterfall.

Explore paradise, commune with the Gods and

sleep under the stars. Enjoy nature at her best. *

Ahulani

(continued…)

*Reservation a must, no tents, max 2 night stay.

Take out only what you bring in & nothing else.

Leave your CITY-tude at home.

gngrsnp

How to Build a Beach Themed Restaurant

By Jonny

The Building.

First, start by making your floor plan. My lot has

focused mainly on the restaurant aspect, there is a

small deck for the entrance to the main

restaurant, a bar area, small kitchen, toilets and a

deck for extra outside seating, and, lastly, beach

space for relaxing and playing. Try to find a good

balance between space and unusual shapes in

order to get a good looking floor plan, with more

protruding parts you'll get a more interesting

roof. Many things you can use to make it more

interesting are, using columns, decks, half walls,

and awnings. Be creative!

Decorating Your Floor Plan

You've got a floor plan down, right? Here's

where the fun begins. Add in windows,

decorative columns, stairs etc. Keep the items to

the style of your restaurant. You'll see I've gone

for an almost Hawaiian style, but you could have

a pirate themed restaurant, sea themed restaurant,

modern restaurant, whatever you think looks nice

by the seaside. For the more advanced builders

out there you may see the trellis made of low

fencing above the decking, have a go with this

making different patterns with them (just make

sure you have columns or temporary walls so you

can make it first)

Entrance

The entrance to your restaurant should be at the

front of your lot, perhaps make it obvious with

lights, plants or stairs if you intend for others to

use your lot. Double doors are particularly handy

for busy restaurants with customers coming and

going all the time. Keep the entrance clear, you

may also want a foyer for Sims to sit down and

chat in whilst waiting for friends but this isn’t

necessarily needed. Also having room for Sims to

park their bikes or cars will give the place a

natural feel, but don't feel like you need this,

especially on a small lot.

Seating

Seating is the second most important thing for

your restaurant (next to the food of course).

You'll need plenty of seats. Mine perhaps has a

few too many tables. The minimum would most

likely be about 6 tables for your establishment to

look like a restaurant. This is where the Sims will

spend a lot of time eating and chatting so

decorate it well, napkins, lights, photos, sauce

bottles, and the works! Be cautious with the

decorations so that it doesn't look cluttered, I for

one find myself saying "Oh, but that looks great

too" and try to plug it into the nearest empty spot.

Another point, make sure you leave spaces for

Sims to eat on the tables or else all that

decorating will be for nothing as they can't eat

there. Kitchen

The problem with community lots is no ovens.

Why, nobody knows! Perhaps EA overlooked it

or maybe they just can't be trusted around any

Sims that have access to them. Whatever the

case, you'll have to make do with the fridge,

coffee machines, and the food register. Now,

depending on how you want your restaurant, you

can go either one of two ways; an open kitchen

that allows others to see the food being cooked,

or a closed kitchen so Sims can make the meals

in peace. For the food register, available in the

community items section in build mode, you may

want it outside the kitchen or part of an open one,

as I have done, to enable your Sims to get food

without being huddled together stomping and

demanding for more space. The kitchen won't be

a focal point but is still important for you to keep.

Toilets

All of that food has to go somewhere, so toilets

are definitely needed in restaurants. They can go

where ever they suit your floor plan, try to keep

them a reasonably close distance to your tables so

your Sims don't have to walk too much. It may be

fun to decorate your toilets to match the

restaurant or you can stick to the traditional clean

tiled white surfaced toilets.

Decking/Balcony

The reason anyone goes to a seaside restaurant is

for the views of the shimmering sea and soft

sand. The best way to create this open feel is to

use balconies and decking. Your decking can be

completely open or with some type of roofing

just make sure you decorate it for day use and

night, some Sims may want a candle lit dinner by

the sea. When making your decking make sure

there is easy access to the restaurant and, if you

like, to the beach.

Outside Decorations

The important part about making a beach

restaurant is to use the fact you're at a beach. Get

some palm trees and some plants to bring a

realistic look to your restaurant. Use what's

normally on beaches. Put loungers, games,

campfires. Be creative, you could add some

picnic baskets, swings or even a pool or hot tub.

The Bar

It's not always needed but a Bar can be a nice

addition to any restaurant. In this restaurant it's

almost the main feature as it's at the center of the

lot. Using the windows it’s more open looking.

However, this same effect can be used with half

walls.

Expert Builder Trick By Jonny

Using "moveobjects on", you can place objects

freely. This can be used to put columns in places

they can't normally be placed such as next to

windows, on the corners of rooms, effects like this

have been used to make the windows and trellis in

my beachside restaurant. Be careful with

"moveobjects on" make sure it doesn't obstruct the

Sims ability to use nearby objects or that your

placement doesn't blank out the windows or doors

making them unusable.

Good Items to Use

If you have the "Sun, Surf & Sand" set or the "Tiki" set from the

Sims 3 Store then these will be very useful in helping you make a good

looking seaside restaurant. There are many other items from the Store and

Expansion Packs that can help your restaurant look its best.

Such as,

Seaside Fire Pit - Store

Tiki-spresso - Store

Headhunter Battle Mask - Store

Micro Grotto Hot Tub - Store

Perma -Palm by Indoor Oasis Inc. - World Adventures

Umbrella Sculpture - World Adventures

Portable Knub Set - Ambitions

Standing Sign - Ambitions

Wall-Installed Digital Fishiness Display - Late Night

Hopefully now you've got a wider understanding on what goes into a

beach side restaurant or you've picked up some useful building tips. Either

way go be creative, imaginative and try new things. Lastly make a beach

side restaurant worth being proud of.

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Modern design is sleek, artistic, and above all, easy to clean.

Funny as it seems, it's true. Materials often used in this design

type are usually solid and smooth: stainless steel, glass, cement

slabs, etc. Also, this theme tends toward minimalism and bold

colors with splashes of geometric patterns. Look at originalsim's

Boxcar Terrace. There are only two items on the counter space,

circles and rectangles are repeated through the kitchen and the

counter top and cabinets are smooth. My favorite feature is her

artistic use of the medicine cabinets, a beautiful overlapping

pattern.

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Kitchen Design Styles


The word Retro comes from the word retrospective, which

means to look back. So when it comes to design, this theme is

ever changing. In fact, what we consider retro now was once

modern. If you want to have a retro kitchen, research into the

era you want to capture and pull inspiration from books, old

magazines, or the internet. Ask questions about the prevalent

design aspects used for that time period. What colors are used

most often? What materials? The time period for chemicalwibs'

Norwegian Summer House was the 1950's and it is apparent in

her kitchen. The use of older appliances, the cherry wallpaper,

and homey knickknacks make this a retro kitchen.

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From the colors to the materials, kitchens with a rustic design

bring the forest inside the house. The colors of autumns change

are quite common, along with a heavy use of wood in the

building and furnishing of the home or kitchen. To insulate from

the cold, heavy wool tartan, also known as plaid, fabrics were

often used to cover the windows in log cabins and have become

a symbol of the rustic theme. Yoda65's Wooden Christmas Cabin

2 demonstrates this theme clearly from her old fashioned

lighting, all wooden furniture and iron skillet displays.

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French Country is a blend of styles between social classes, a beautiful

mix of a farmhouse or cottage and a French manor. You will see the

rustic dynamic of distressed wood and the fancy and intricate pattern

of toile de Jouy. French Country is a great theme for those "going

green". Re-inventing is key to this design type and in fact, the French

have been doing this for centuries. A broken, but still beautiful vase is

made into a mosaic on an end table; an old serving bowl is re-

fashioned into the basin of a sink. In petalbot's French Normandy

Home, you will see old exposed beams and delicate china. French

Country is also very light and airy in regard to color, which is noticed

in petalbot's kitchen with her use of soft cream and sage.

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Latin If you have a zest for life, you might want to try a Latin-inspired

kitchen design. These kitchens are full of vibrant colors and textures. In

hot tropical climates, adobe, a building material consisting of clay, sand,

straw, and water, will absorb the heat of the day and transfer it to the

interior of the building during the day. Not only is adobe functional, but

it can be molded into beautiful designs or textures. Stucco is a similar

material that can be used on the interior of the house or exterior, but is

as a coating on wall surfaces, not an actual building material. Notice the

textured surface on the walls of itguyinsc's Santa Fe Splendor as well as

the intricate tile pattern on the floor and the mosaic on the arch

entrances to the kitchen. She has even included Chile peppers and

ornate pottery. A fantastic representation of a Latin-inspired kitchen.

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Gothic Gothic design is not necessarily dark. In fact, the

architectural aim was to bring in more light with numerous

windows and high ceilings. Although this is the case, the

buildings were still relatively dark due to the use of stone and

lack of electric lighting during this time period. In my Gothic

build, Gargoyle's Perch, I used both aspects: stone and torch or

candlelight. I also used the most identifiable feature of Gothic

architecture, the pointed windows. For my entire build, I used

this theme, but I made it a dark version, a blend of the somber

Gothic literature and the beautiful Gothic architecture.

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8 Ways to Maximize Kitchen Space

Open it up. Do not build a wall to separate your kitchen from your

living and dining rooms. If you want to create a distinction between the

areas, use a couple of columns, a kitchen island, or those great new

glass panels from the Store's Spa Set.

Combine the Dining and Kitchen Areas. If you are running short on

room, use the kitchen island and pull up a stool or two.

Remember the Work Triangle Rule. The “work triangle” is defined

by the National Kitchen and Bath Association [United States] as an

imaginary straight line drawn from the center of the sink, to the center

of the stove, to the center of the refrigerator and finally back to the

sink. Having these items close together increases the efficiency of food

preparation, as long as nothing interferes with the path such as

counters, decorations or high traffic.

Keep it clear. Counter space is needed beside the refrigerator for either

handcrafted meals or for a food processor. You will also need a space

near the sink for washing your dishes. Depending on how much

counter space remains, you may want also to place a microwave or

coffee pot.

Keep it clean. Decorations can create interest, but if you use too many,

your kitchen will look cluttered and small. This also applies to patterns;

a little bit will go a long way in a small area. Instead of using a pattern

for the entire kitchen, try an accent wall.

Let the light in. Windows give the illusion of more space because you

can see beyond the walls, but if you are limited, imitation lighting

works just as well. A combination of decorative lighting and recessed

lighting is a great way to illuminate without clutter.

Use reflective materials. Reflection is your friend in small spaces. Use

mirrors, glass, and stainless steel and the room will feel larger.

Use cool colors. If you have ever looked at a landscape painting, you'll

notice warm colors are used in the foreground to give the appearance

of closeness, but as you look further into the "distance", the colors turn

cooler. Use the same approach to colors when designing your kitchen

space. Cool colors include blue, green, gray and some variations of

purple. Warm colors are red, orange, and yellow.

I have never really liked the EA

version of the Catania Cafe.

Although, the architecture was

perfect for the area, the interior left a

lot to be desired. It was cold and

sterile and underused. The exact

opposite of what a quaint French cafe

should be. The decoration was dull

and boring, with very little character.

There were also huge amounts of

unused space, such as the upper floor

and an entire building to the rear of

the cafe. As part of the renovation my

goal was not only make it more

inviting but to make use of all that

wasted space.

The main cafe is now a warm

and inviting space, with fresh flowers

on the tables and a new kitchen in the

back. There is also a quiet space

upstairs to play chess, or read a good

book by the cozy fire. There is also a

small bar and a TV room. To make

use of the large building to the rear, I

thought what could be more perfect in

France then a small wedding hall.

Complete with a reception room. I

also spruced up the courtyard with a

fountain and romantic rose bushes.

The result is a multipurpose

community lot nestled in a French

village full of warmth, romance and

character. I hope you enjoy it.

Habbiba and Amir Esfandi, run a small

mom and pop cafe in the Al Simhara

Market Place. “Business is very slow." says

Amir. "Everyone takes their food and goes.

The most contact we have with our

customers is when we say How may we

help you and thank you for doing business

with us. That was not what we had in mind

when we started this cafe. We envisioned

families, laughter, and customers stopping

back to chat."

"Please," pleads Habbiba. “Can you

renovate this restaurant to be a place that is

not only traditional but inviting and fun.

Oh, and a nice table setting before a mirror

to celebrate Nu Ruz (persian New Year.)"

Habbiba and her

husband Amir are happy to

announce that the renovations

to their cafe, in Al Simhara

Market place are finally

complete. “We can finally

provide travelers with an

authentic Middle Eastern

Dining experience, including

non-traditional "belly

dancing". She exclaims. "Now

if only the rest of the vendors

would come onboard we could

increase tourism."

Mr. Lau requested his

Cafe be renovated. He felt that

tourist turnout was low do to

its primitive and lackluster

appearance.

"Business is booming" he

said "and we are standing room

only. I have money now to

marry!"

He is now urging the

other shop owners to beautify

their establishments, too. But,

that is yet to be seen.

Have you ever been to a

restaurant that had the worst

decor? So bad that it made you

cancel your outing with your

friends? Well that's what

happened to me the first time I

went to Han's Tavern and Cafe in

Hidden Springs. I thought, how

could a town this beautiful be the

home of such a tacky building?

Immediately I knew I had to fix

this place up. So with the help of

some friends and the owner I

began my quest to give life to this

dead place.

Finally after grueling hours of

tossing ideas back a forth, an idea

was born. Rock N' Roll! That's

what this place needed to spice it up

a little. A nice stage for a band,

some bars, a TV, leather and zebra

print. The perfect combinations for a

Rock N' Roll bar. I was quite happy

to see more people show up on

opening night of the new bar. We

even had a live performer. So next

time you're in Hidden Springs, make

sure you stop by Han's Rock N'

Roll Bar. Who knows, you might

even catch me there!

Credits

Builds

-Adventasia Castle,

Basement Bar, Beach

Restaurant [ tutorial ] –Jonny

-The Catania Café - KyliesS21

-Mei Mai’s Lobster Shack

and Distillery, Al Simhara

Market, Shang Simla Café,

Ahulani – gngrsnp

-Han’s Rock n Roll Bar –

Rawr2019

-The Lone Star Texas Bar

and Grill – cathystrof

-Beach Party Venue –

BakingNerd

-Goth Family Park [

Playhouse tutorial ] –

pepper090889

Kitchen Styles

-Boxcar Terrace – originalsim

-Norwegian Summer House – chemicalwibs

-Wooden Christmas Cabin 2 – yoda65

Kitchen Styles [continued]

-French Normandy Home –

petalbot

-Santa Fe Splendor – itguyinsc

-Gargoyle’s Perch – Mom2Elias

Contests

-Barnacle Bill’s – okester

-Caeruleum Aqua Marinus –

Elvaerwyn

-Cabanes d’ Arcachon –

yoda65

-Under the Sea – cipheruzmad

Quiz

-Romantic Dining Room [

Quiz ] - PEACHES327

-Vintage Dining Room,

Traveler’s Dream Dining

Room [ Quiz ] – KylieS21

-Modern Dining Room,

Elegant Dining Room [ Quiz] – pepper090889

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