Beer-Wine Prohibitions Will Not Apply in These PlacesIndonesia ExpatNovember 13, 2020 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 13, 202001257 The Draft Law (RUU) on the prohibition of alcoholic drinks has recently become a hot topic in Indonesia. The bill,...
Bintang Radler 0.0% Unveils Blackcurrent and Lime VariantIndonesia ExpatAugust 18, 2020 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 18, 20200872 Bintang Radler 0.0% is the perfect refreshment for social gatherings, on the go at convenience stores, and during work breaks....
Beer Pairing with Bali’s Own Craft BeersMirella PandjaitanNovember 20, 2019November 20, 2019 by Mirella PandjaitanNovember 20, 2019November 20, 201901330 Maybe you’re one of the people who have given wine pairing a try, but have you ever tried beer pairing?...
Paulaner Bräuhaus Welcomes its Sixth OktoberfestIndonesia ExpatSeptember 11, 2019September 11, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 11, 2019September 11, 201901306 Paulaner Bräuhaus, Indonesia’s only genuine German microbrewery, will celebrate its sixth Oktoberfest this year. The festival will run from 2...
The Battle of the BeerIndonesia ExpatDecember 19, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 19, 201801014 It was Christmas Eve 1984, and, just like I did every Christmas Eve in those days, I was running around...
England’s Got Talent TooEamonn SadlerFebruary 28, 2018 by Eamonn SadlerFebruary 28, 201801236 While my friend Sean and I were touring northern France and Belgium in my Datsun 260Z, we found ourselves, for...
Indonesia the Most “Sober” Country in Southeast AsiaIndonesia ExpatFebruary 15, 2018February 15, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 15, 2018February 15, 20180820 According to the World Bank 2015 report, Indonesia consumes the least amount of alcohol in Southeast Asia, with its people...
Back to the Basics with PokenbirClandestine CriticOctober 9, 2017 by Clandestine CriticOctober 9, 20170982 Dear Readers, Lately, it seems like Jakarta’s restauranteurs are at a loss for new ideas. The market is saturated with...
Get to McGettigan’sMay TienJuly 20, 2017 by May TienJuly 20, 20170856 Excitement is constantly generated in Jakarta, especially in the world of food and drink. In Mega Kuningan – the neighbourly...
The Dutch Golden Age of Charcuterie in JakartaMay TienAugust 24, 2016 by May TienAugust 24, 20160848 Expats around town understand how difficult it is to find decent Western cuisine that doesn’t either slant heavily towards local...
The Perfect Brew: Primator in IndonesiaAngela JelitaJune 14, 2016 by Angela JelitaJune 14, 20160782 The Primator brewery was established in 1872 in the town of Náchod in the Eastern part of the Czech Republic....
Fujin: Rollicking Flatiron ChefsClandestine CriticApril 19, 2016September 11, 2019 by Clandestine CriticApril 19, 2016September 11, 20190774 Our expert epicure continues an undercover operation to bring you the truth about Indonesia’s dining scene. No spoon is left...
Paulaner Bräuhaus: Guten Appetit!Gabriella PanjaitanApril 21, 2014October 10, 2019 by Gabriella PanjaitanApril 21, 2014October 10, 20190938 The German state of Bavaria is not only known for its delicious Apfelstrudel and its namesake cream for dessert, it...
The Red Dress RunPhil BriggsNovember 15, 2013August 16, 2017 by Phil BriggsNovember 15, 2013August 16, 201701007 Approximately 100 runners arrived at Everest Bar in Blok M from 1pm onwards on the 9th November. Keen long runners...
The Truth Behind ‘Oktoberfest’Antony SuttonOctober 8, 2012September 6, 2017 by Antony SuttonOctober 8, 2012September 6, 20170849 The first Oktoberfest took place in October 1810 to celebrate Crown Prince Ludwig’s wedding to Princess Therese von Sachsen Hildburghausen....
Alcohol and IslamJeremy AllanApril 24, 2012November 12, 2020 by Jeremy AllanApril 24, 2012November 12, 20203 737 During one period of my years in living in Jakarta, a favorite activity was my weekly visit to Pak Trisno,...
The Battle of the BeerEamonn SadlerDecember 20, 2011September 6, 2017 by Eamonn SadlerDecember 20, 2011September 6, 20171278 It was Christmas Eve 1984, and, just like I did every year in those days, I was running around the...
Give me some Elbow Room!Angela JelitaNovember 25, 2011September 24, 2017 by Angela JelitaNovember 25, 2011September 24, 20170162 Elbow Room, not the one in London’s hip Shoreditch, but the one in Jakarta’s hip Kemang is a place...