Food, drink and nightlife (page 2)
Warungs, restaurants, bars and live music, mostly around Seminyak and Kuta.
The NC (Nagasari Club) in Kuta Bali
The NC (Nagasari Club) is an impressive looking place, located on Jl. Singosari, in Kuta.
Bali nightlife update provided by the Beat Magazine
Here is the rundown of upcoming nightlife events in Bali provided by the Beat Magazine .
Casa Luna: Dessert & a drink in Ubud Bali
Sometimes in the afternoon, you get those short falls of energy, and a little boost is in order.
Warung Nyoman: Jimbaran Bay Bali
Warung Nyoman, or Nyoman Cafe, whichever you prefer, is located at Muaya Beach at the southern end of Jimbaran Bay , close to the Four Season Hotel.
Warung Layar: Jimbaran Bay Bali
Warung Layar is located on the beach front, next to Villa Batu . When I visited in the morning, the 2 staff were still getting themselves organized, but Warung Layar does advertise breakfast, on its…
Pepito's Cafe: Tuban Bali
Tuban is an interesting place. Ngurah Rai airport is in Tuban, and a selection of large hotels line the beach, along Jl. Kartika Plaza. Riding around Tuban, away from Jl.
Le Spot: Bali Deli in Seminyak Bali
Bali Deli, the Seminyak expat's place to food shop, has a handy little cafe, with an inside AC section, and an outside area, including cute little ' bales ', where a small group can relax.
La Monde: Pizza Restaurant, Seafood & Grill in Legian Bali
La Monde is a streetside place on Jl. Padma, that tries hard to please the tastes of the mixed bag of tourists, that Bali gets. Today I stepped in to sample their food.
Jamu seller in Seminyak Bali
Jamu is the ancient Indonesian set of cure-alls, that local people drink to fix ills or give them a boost. Today on Jl.
Warung Nikmat: Kuta Bali
Indonesian cooking and methodology combine, in a popular local warung in Kuta. Warung Nikmat serves Javanese style food, which includes beef rendang, in thick brown coconut sauce, light curry sauces…
Bali nightlife update from Jan 2nd 2007
Here is the rundown of upcoming nightlife events in Bali, from Jan 2nd onwards, provided by the Beat Magazine .
Exploring Bali by car
After getting back from the road trip to East Bali, I was frazzled as usual, after several hours of swinging an SUV through Balinese mountain roads and hairpin corners.
New Years in Seminyak Bali
Walking around Seminyak this morning I stolled along Jl. Dhyana Pura and also Jl. Arjuna, the beach at the end of Jl. Double Six. Preparations are being made for New Years after a wet night.
New Year's nightlife in Bali
New Years in approaching here in Bali and there are plenty of things going on. Here's a recap of events provided by the Beat Magazine .
Free wi-fi in Seminyak Bali
Free wi-fi sounds like a dream come true, and it is certainly a benefit to a lot of people. In the last year many places have installed a wi-fi system, sometimes charging for it, other times not.
Krispy Kreme doughnuts come to Bali
Western civilization is on a steady slide back into the swamp. Part of the death of western culture, is the fact we have to much stuff to take care of, and so many things we 'need' that we spend many…
Nomad : Ubud Bali
My choice for lunch today was Nomad on Jl. Raya Ubud. Why you might ask, am I continually taking my guests to western restaurants.
Legong Dance in Ubud Bali
Visitors to Ubud usually end up at a temple dance. By that I don't mean dressing sexy and grinding on the dance floor, I mean watching Balinese people perform traditional Balinese dances.
Casa Luna on a rainy afternoon in Bali
Bali has been steamy today, or least the part where I am. Arriving in Ubud, we were hoping for rain, to cool the place down. Sure enough, around 2pm it poured.
KAFE : Ubud Bali
My friends were getting hungry around noon today and I offered some alternatives. My final choice was KAFE, located on the lower section of Jl. Hanuman.
Lassis in Bali
Bali has incorporated ideas from all over the world into something called 'Bali Style' That goes for interior design and gardens, but in a way, Bali is a melting pot for other ideas, such a food.
Warung Max: Kuta Bali
Warung Max in Kuta, is located on Jl. Benesari, next to SurfTravelOnline. Its the same location as former Good Luck restaurant.
Lucky Day Restaurant in Seminyak Bali
Lucky Day restaurant in located on Jl. Dhyana Pura, about 150 meters in from Jl. Seminyak. Last night Toby, Maya, Ollie and Asia went for dinner.
Ninety Degree Bar & Restaurant in Kuta Bali
People taking a break on Kuta Beach might like to go for a spot of lunch, that is within a short walk. That is exactly what, Toby, Maya, Ollie, Asia and myself did today.
Interesting pantry in Seminyak Bali
Being married to an Indonesian, means ther pantry gets a mixture of items, that often have nothing in common. Having friends from around the world who travel, also adds to the stuff in my pantry.
Fresh: Japanese restaurant in Seminyak Bali
Friday night in Bali was a busy little time-frame, with a new Kafe Warisan furniture place opening in Jimbaran, a showing at the Jenggala Gallery in Jimbaran, and the soft-opening of Fresh , a new…
Bali nightlife for Christmas and New Years by the Beat Magazine
Here is the rundown of upcoming nightlife events in Bali, over Christmas and New Years , provided by the Beat Magazine .
StreetLife in Seminyak Bali
A year ago I stopped into StreetLife, a bar on Jl. Oberoi, and chatted with owner Luca , from Belgium. This afternoon I went back to see how he's doing.
Sanur entertainment
Sanur is not famous for its nighttime entertainment, but there are a few things going on. The Cat & Fiddle Pub on Jl.
Cafe Batujimbar in Sanur Bali
Sanur is home to a sizeable expat community. Reasons for this are the International Schools that are located there, and the fact that Sanur offers a lower key type of scene, as regarding the beach,…
Warung Kolega: Javanese food in Kerobokan Bali
Javanese food is a more refined type of cuisine, than that of Bali. You will find many places in the Kuta / Tuban area, as well as the Sunset Rd in Seminyak, displaying signs that offer food from…
Santa Fe in Seminyak Bali
Santa Fe was the first bar on Jl.Dhyana Pura and is still the busiest place by far.
Sukerti's Restaurant Canggu
Canggu is fast developing and one of the latest restaurants is Sukerti's Restaurant .
Saturday evening at Mykonos in Semiyak Bali
Mykonos is a Seminyak standard. The Greek styled restaurant serves a range of starters and main courses, that when combined with the decor and music, takes you straight to the Mediteranian.
Bali nightlife update for Dec 1st - Dec 14th
Here is the rundown of upcoming nightlife events in Bali provided by the Beat Magazine . • Friday Dec 1st F Lounge Fetish Kinky progressive and electro fizzled by Brent Burns and Rizal.
Onstage: Bali's stage community
Bali has its own stage community, that holds performances of dance, theatre, film and art. The community is called Onstage. Recently I met Jane Chen, one of the people involved in Onstage.
The Cat & Fiddle Pub in Sanur Bali
Southern Bali has a number of foreign consulates located primarily in Sanur and Denpasar. Anyone who has visited embassies and consulates knows what dull sterile places they are.
Ketupat Bali: An amazing selection of Indonesian food
A ketupat is a pyramidal packet of compacted rice, wrapped in banana leaves. In Legian Bali, Ketupat is also the name of a restaurant. Ketupat is located on Jl. Legian, behind Jonathan's Gallery.
Gaya Fusion Of Senses Ubud Bali
Touring the Ubud area, one will often find unique restaurants and galleries, in the most unexpected places.
Ayam bakar / ikan bakar in Seminyak Bali
Ayam bakar is grilled chicken, ikan bakar is grilled fish. Both are popular in Indonesia. In Seminyak, one local place serves a good deal on both of these. Located on Gang Plawa, across from Jl.
MBarGo nightclub in Kuta Bali
MBarGo is the best nightclub in Kuta. Located across the street from the old Sari Club, this modern joint offers a dance floor, large bar area and lounge bar.
Seminyak nightlife never dull
Indonesians are so nice and friendly, even on Thanksgiving night (thursday), when the rest of the island is at home, waiting for the weekend, they come out to entertain.
Ibu Ayu: Good value Indonesian food in Legian Bali
Looking around for Indonesian food this afternoon (Ocha's Warung in closed for 2 weeks), I strolled down Jl. Legian to Ibu Ayu (mother Ayu).
Bali nightlife: Saturday November 18th 2006
Here’s the rundown of nightlife events for the next couple of weeks, provided by the Beat Magazine .
Poco Loco: Mexican food in Legian Bali
Mexican food is one of those things, that people get a craving for once in a while. Whether its the salsa, the tortillas or the fajitas, there's something about it that just hits the spot.
Friday night in Seminyak Bali
Dinner for me tonight was an ayam bakar (grilled chicken) and rice dish at a place called Yogyakarta down in Tuban, close to Supernova market.
Places to see live music in Bali
Live music is where its at for me, and Bali has some venues that make an effort to promote live music. Here are some of those. Apache Bar - Jl. Legian, between Poppies I & II.
Chill Out spots in Bali
Chill out spots are places where you can sit back, take it easy and enjoy a mixed drink, or whatever is your pleasure. Here are some of the best chill out spots in Bali. Baker's Corner - Jl.
Bamboo / Gong Corner still a winner in Kuta Bali
Looking for cheap food and drink? Look no furthur than Gong Corner and Bamboo Corner, located on Gang Ronta and Poppies I in Kuta.
Glory Restaurant: Pioneering Balinese food in Legian Bali
When tourists ask me were they can get a taste of Balinese food, I tell them 'in a Balinese village'.
Colonial Living: Seminyak Bali
Jl. Kunti is the street that extends from Jl. Seminyak. towards the Sunset Rd, featuring places such as Cabe Rawit, Bali Deli, The Villas . Across the Sunset Rd in Jl.
Saturday night in Seminyak Bali
Saturday night in Bali for me, was spent in the company of Elias from NYC (the Big Apple) and Darvis from England. Elias is a super smart guy working for a corporation in Jakarta.
Pili Pili Warung in Seminyak Bali
Bali has a million and 1 food places, that are tucked away down narrow streets. This lunchtime I rode down Jl. Mertanadi in Seminyak and spotted a new place. Jl.
Bali nightlife: Friday November 3rd 2006
What's going on this friday night in Bali? Well there's a lot going on. A variety of places have events, seems like a fair number of Aussies in town, and the party numbers are also swelled by the…
Evening entertainment at Galaxy in Seminyak Bali
Walking back from an internet cafe on Jl. Dhyana Pura last night, I realised it was thursday night, meaning sparks would fly at Galaxy .
Warung Italia: Blue Ocean Beach Bali
This evening I went to dinner with my friend Darvis, and his daughter Rilka. Darvis makes some lovely painted postcards and posters, Rilka has just moved back to Britain, after 6 years in Germany.
Barrie's mum in Kuta Bali
Tuesday evening I joined Barrie, Candika and Barrie's mum Marge , for a snack at Jogeg Bulan, the popular place on Poppies II in Kuta. I find the food there to be average, but the location is good.
Vegetarian Indonesian food
Vegetarians visiting Bali will have no problem at all, finding delicious food. The selection of international restaurants is amazing.
Evening in Seminyak Bali
Here in Seminyak, sitting in an empty internet cafe on Jl. Dhyana Pura, I'm ready to go home.
Bali nightlife: Wednesday October 25th 2006
Right now its Idul Fitri in Bali, meaning half of Java is here celebrating the end of the month of Ramadan. Today many businesses were closed, but nightlife venues are all open.
Interview with Dallas Finn - the Gay scene in Bali
Bali is a destination that attracts people from all over the world. Seminyak has a growing gay scene and Dallas Finn gave me an insight to it this afternoon.
Places in Seminyak for an interview or quiet chat
This evening I am hoping to interview Dallas Finn , founder of Bali Peace Park , about the gay scene here in Bali (won't that be exciting!).
Bali Nightlife scene in Seminyak / Kuta
The nightlife scene in Bali is a worked of its own. To fully have a handle on it you'd need a fulltime staff, that's why I asked the Beat Magazine to let me post their bi-weekly Update.
Evening at Discovery Mall in Tuban Bali
This evening I had dinner in one of the restaurants, at the back of Discovery Mall in Tuban.
Bali Bombing anniversary in Kuta Bali
This afternoon was the anniversary of the Bali Bombing, that put the island on the world terror map.
Sexy dancers at Galaxy in Seminyak
Galaxy bar in Seminyak has sexy dancers twice a week, and last night on my way back from an internet cafe I stopped to chat with a friend.
Bali nightlife update provided by the Beat Magazine
Here is the rundown of upcoming nightlife events in Bali provided by the Beat Magazine .
Queen of Indian food ay Ubud Writers Festival
When I was a kid in the UK, BBC2 (the artsy channel) always offered a show called 'Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking'.
Nasi Padang: A good cheap alternative in Bali
Nasi padang is a version of Indonesian fodo that originates in Sumatra. All over the Kuta/ Legian / Seminyak area are padang places, selling a version of the same thing.
Traditional snacks in Seminyak Bali
This afternoon while walking on Jl. Seminyak, I stopped to observe a small group of locals, descending on a snack vendor .
Menu blunders in Bali
Bali warungs and restaurants often attempt the impossible, to get chefs and staff, who have never eaten foreign food, to cook and serve an extensive menu, featuring several foreign cuisines.
Bintang: The beer of Indonesia
Every red blooded man who comes to Bali (plus a few Sheila's), likes to get hold of a cold Bintang beer.
Popular Dishes in Bali: Nasi Goreng
Nasi goreng (fried rice) is a dish popular, not only in Bali, but all over Asia. Its not my favourite by any means, but there are times when nasi goreng is the best option.
Friday & Saturday night events in Bali
This is the final weekend of the Kuta Karnival , a good opportunity to get down to Kuta Beach, and check out the nightlife activities. Here's some of the nightlife action in our part of the world.
Kuta Karnival: Fun at the beach
This afternoon the sun was shining and crowds of mainly Balinese teenagers gathered on Kuta Beach , in anticipation of what the Kuta Karnival would bring them. Anyone driving along Jl.
Tea Time at Cafe Moka in Seminyak
You know that feeling you get some afternoons, you've had lunch, grilled fish & rice with a piece of cucumber. Its good, but you need that dairy fix.
Seeing a few more Aussies in Bali
Ask anyone with access to the tourist arrival figures and they'll tell you Bali's recovery (or whatever you feel comfortable calling it), is taking its time, numbers are not where we want them.
Kuta Karnival in full swing in Bali
The Kuta Karnival, the annual event that was inspired by the Bali Bombing in 2002, is in full swing.
Warung Kolega: Kerobokan Bali
Once in a while I discover a new warung. Sometimes it seems new and woderful to me, just because I haven't been there before, sometimes its actually has something to offer. Warung Kolega on Jl.
Bali nightlife schedule: Sept 12th 2006
Here is a run down of the nightlife in Bali from this wednesday onward. Nightlife information is provided courtesy of The Beat Magazine , Bali’s #1 nightlife guide.
Cafe Moka vs. Starbucks in Bali
This morning while I was in the shower, I was thinking about Cafe Moka. Quite what made me think of it, I don't know, but anyhow, Cafe Moka has opened a new branch on Jl. Raya Ubud .
Yut's Legian: A popular place for older tourist crowd
Sunday night I was invited to join 2 people for dinner at Yut's in Legian. Yut's is located on Jl. Padma and was originally owned by a Javanese lady named Sayuti.
Nyepi: The Balinese Day of Silence
' Nyepi ' day, the Icaka New Year , the day of absolute silence, no activity is done, no amusement is held, no fire is lit along the day & night.
Balinese Catholics relate to God as Balinese
Bali is a Hindu island in a Muslim country. Here in Bali you can find many mosques (masjid) and churches.
Ocha's Indonesian food Seminyak Bali
For the last 2 weeks, I have been hitting a little place for lunch every day. Each warung has its own slightly different style, sometimes the rendang is generous, but the sauce is weak, other times…
Bali nightlife: September 1st 2006
Here is a run down of the nightlife in Bali this Friday in Bali. Nightlife information is provided courtesy of The Beat Magazine , Bali's #1 nightlife guide.
Glory Restaurant: Balinese cuisine in Legian
How the times have changed in Bali. Go back 15 years and there were 2-3 places to hang out in Legian, if you were an expat. Now we are awash in places and the expat scene is scattered.
Sanur Village Festival - August 25th-27th, 2006
The village of Sanur is about to host a 3 day festival, involving sports and cultural events.
Javanese cuisine explained
Javanese cuisine originates from the island of Java. My wife Ika originates from there too, and it was from her I dug out some nuggets of info about the cuisine of Java.
Backpacking in Bali
To get into the backpacking mentality, you have to think longterm. Backpackers are often on a year long, around the world trip.
Bali Nightlife: Check out BeatMag
Bali has a throbbing nightlife scene (I think that just about covers it), with lounge bars, nightlclubs, gay bars and everything else you can imagine.
Grabbing Ika some satay in Seminyak Bali
When I'm running late and need to pick Ika up some food, I know one thing that is a sure fire hit. Satay . Balinese say 'sate', which is no worries, because it sounds the same.
BigExpo Nusa Dua Bali
Nusa Dua has a expo going on right now featuring a display of export products, and cultural performances. The expo started August 9th and runs till August 20th.
Duty Free in Bali
The amount of duty free goods you are allowed to bring into Bali are as follows: 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100 grams of tobacco / 1 liter of alcoholic beverage.
Drinking tap water in Bali
Bali is situated in the tropics and as so is a petri-dish for bacteria. People get their water either piped, in the city, from a well, or from a stream. Should you drink the tap water in Bali?
Ku De Ta celebrating 6th birthday in Bali
Playground of the rich, but not so famous, Ku De Ta is celebrating its 6th birthday today.
Krispy Kreme comin' our way
Krispy Kreme, the doughnut that cracked marketing in the US, will be opening up in Indonesia soon. There are 20 stores planned and my guess is at least 1 or 2 will be in the Kuta area.
How Legian has changed since 1993
On my first trip to Bali in 1993 I ran into and American friend who had been coming to Bali for a few years.
Places to eat in Kuta: 1992
Times change, people change, places changes, prices go up. Sitting here in London I'm flicking through a Lonely Planet from 1992.
Bali museum: Denpasar
The Bali museum in Denpasar was built in 1931 and it is unique collection of buildings and art. Designed by architect P.J.