Book Review: The Bard, the Bad and the Ugly
Kenneth Yeung reviews a poet’s prosaic recollection of expat life in Jakarta. In 2013, a 53-year-old, divorced New Zealand man...
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A Night of Music – Indonesia Expat Mixer
It’s the other side of Eid. So guess what that means? The Indonesia Expat Mixer returns with the June edition!...
Finding the Right Balance as a Professional Soccer Athlete and Student
Naomi Nielsen, a national soccer athlete, comes from a family of professional athletes where her mother and grandmother were national...
Holywings Kemang Sanctioned for Violating PPKM
Holywings Kemang in South Jakarta was raided by police and sanctioned with temporary closure, as shown in a video where...
ORO Italian Restaurant: Food Radar Beeping
The quest to discover Italian restaurants in Jakarta never ends – at least not for me. Italian cuisine is one...
Poem: The Dark Cracks of Kemang
Kemang is constantly under changes but hopefully, it will soon bloom into the best version of Kemang where we can...
Come and Join Boot Scootin’ Ball
The American Women’s Association of Indonesia invited members of its organization and Jakarta society to enjoy a festive evening of...
Keeping the Promise: EP Celebrates 30 Years
Kenneth Yeung looks at Eastern Promise as it prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary with 30 days of entertainment. Step...
Seed: Australian Brunch at the Heart of Kemang
Newcomer to the Kemang brunch scene, Seed, opened its doors to the public a month ago. With brunch places aplenty,...
Here’s Why Expats in Jakarta Love Living in Kemang
Over the years Kemang has become a hub for trendy locals and expats alike. Here's why many foreigners move to...
Large Reptiles Emerge from the Sewers in Kemang
A gigantic python slithered up from one of the sewers on Kemang Raya. It was one of two large reptiles...
Off With Her Head
Our expert epicure continues an undercover operation to bring you the truth about Jakarta’s dining scene. No spoon is left...
Super Sandwiches at Brown Bag
Sandwiches can be extremely subjective. One man’s tuna trash is another’s turkey treasure. To avoid coming to blows over butties,...
Expats Behind the Burners of Jakarta’s Top Eateries
There is a vibrant culinary scene in Jakarta and expats are no stranger to it. French, German, Italian, Australian expats...
Ami Fahmi: Ojek Driver, Kaki Lima Vendor, Husband and Father
On the streets of dining and entertainment district Kemang, one can often see the familiar face of Ami Fahmi working...
Stockroom Dishes
If you’re the adventurous kind of foodie then Stockroom Dishes might do well to satiate your curiosity for new eateries....
El Asador on Flames
A lively South American restaurant in Kemang serving high quality, authentically cooked South American food. Open for just seven months,...
I Want My Baby Back, Baby Back, Baby Back Ribs!
Welcome back to Alcoholics Bar & Grill. Those of you who have ventured into Alcoholics know, customers are heard and...
Joko: The Construction Worker
I am sure you have all noticed the huge shopping malls going up all over Jakarta in recent times. Behind...
A Beer for a Stray
I had the pleasure of drinking myself to a better conscience as animal lovers gathered together on Sunday 2nd of...
Alcoholics Anonymous Anyone?
Alcoholics Bar & Grill Jalan Kemang Raya no. 72N Jakarta Selatan 021 7195675 [email protected] If you’re trying to wean yourself...