Food, drink and nightlife (page 4)
Warungs, restaurants, bars and live music, mostly around Seminyak and Kuta.
Valentine's Day in Seminyak Bali
Monday night I shot down to Kuta and picked up a t-shirt for Ika at Surfer Girl on Jl. Legian. The shirt was actually from the shop in front of Surfer Girl.
Alleycats: An English restaurant in Kuta Bali
Alleycats is a hole in the wall English restaurant tucked away in the alley that is next to Made's Warung in Kuta. This afternon I talked with owners Matt and Rachel from England .
Jl. Kunti: A handy Seminyak street
Jl. Kunti is a handy little street. I have documented a few of the places down there, from clothes , furniture , surf wear , deli , spa , restaurant , art shop . Jl. Kunti connects Jl.
Warung Italia: Jl. Kunti Bali
Another place on Jl. Kunti in Seminyak that has become a hit is Warung Italia. This place serves a very simple menu for a very good price. Result, they do good business.
Bali Deli: Jl. Kunti in Seminyak
One of the handiest place in Seminyak is Bali Deli. Located on Jl. Kunti between the Sunset Rd and Jl. Seminyak, Bali Deli, makes organizing a bbq or party so much easier.
Zanzibar restaurant: Blue Ocean Beach Bali
They say there's a downturn in tourism in Bali. If you was at Blue Ocean Beach this afternoon that would not be your impression at all.
Looking for a Rijtstaffel in Sanur Bali
Miguel Covarrubias describes a scene in 1930's Bali, where Dutch expats enjoy a Rijtstaffel (rice table).
Bale Bali: Jl. Kunti Seminyak
Bale Bali refers to a open sided structure that supports a bamboo roof. You will see these all over Bali and locals love to lounge under them on a sunny day. Bale Bali on Jl.
Jl. Kunti Seminyak Bali
Jl. Kunti is a side street off of Jl. Seminyak that has an interesting mixture of businesses. Probably the 2 biggest places on Jl. Kunti are Bali Deli and Prana Spa / The Villas.
Buddha's Belly: Pool players paradise in Kuta Bali
Buddha's Belly is a restaurant, lounge bar and pool hall. It is located on the bottom end of the Sunset Rd.
Ayam Taliwang in Seminyak Bali
Great local places are always treat and Ika's auntie Desi took us to a place a while ago which I has frequented since then. Cabe Rawit serves ayam taliwang ( grilled chicken in a Lombok style sauce).
Satay kambing in NE Bali
Coming back from the waterfall Ika and I were looking for somewhere to eat other than Poinciana. They serve good food but we wanted to stretch ourselves and we both enjoy local food.
Lunch at Warung Batavia with Cody & Jeff
This lunch time I hit Warung Batavia again. Warung Batavia serves the javanese version of Indoneisan food which tends to be manis (sweet) rather than pedas (hot).
Turtle meat: A Balinese tradition
Turtle meat has been a part of Bainese cultural tradition for a long time. A hundred years ago when Bali's population wasn't 3 million, and the natural habitats weren't damaged, it wasn't such a…
Benchongs: Part of the nightlife in Seminyak Bali
Many bars and nightclubs have PR staff outside to invite and entice customers in. It works for sure and there's nothing that catches the eye like a nice set of legs.
Meeting Yogya dancers at Galaxy in Seminyak
Last night I went down to Jl. Dhyana Pura for a drink and to check out the scene. Thursdays nights are quiet and I sat in Galaxy sipping a Bintang.
Ubud Bali: Jan 18th 2003
Three years ago today I was in Ubud with Sean, struggling to post articles . I remember that trip very well, particularly the aggressive little monkeys in Monkey Forest.
JP's Warung in Seminyak Bali
Wet weather is our right now in Bali. At least in the late afternoons when the humidity builds up. Last night I had some food on Jl. Dhyana Pura and across the street could see JP's Warung.
Watch what you eat from street vendors in Indonesia
Food is very important to Indonesians. Its not just the consuming of food, but the preparation.
Warung Batavia: Javanese food in Kerobokan Bali
Bali is loaded with varieties of Indonesian food and a favourite among people from Java is Warung Batavia, located at the top of Jl. Seminyak and Jl. Raya Kerobokan.
The Half Moon: Jl. Oberoi in Seminyak Bali
Jl. Oberoi / Jl. Petitenget has a selection of good places to eat. Most of the fancy looking places I bypass on my way to the nasi padang joints. Last night I stopped into one called the Half Moon.
Duvel: A real Belgian beer at Street Life Bali in Seminyak
Sunday night I visited Luca at Street Life Bali on Jl. Oberoi. Luca tells me he has been getting a decent late night crowd and has been expanding his line of beers.
Street kid at La Cabana in Kuta Bali
There are all kinds of micro-economies in Bali. For western tourists these micro-economies are largely invisible.
Warung Brasil: Jl. Benesari in Kuta Bali
Brasil warung has been around forever. Its niche market for sure, bu with the surfing scene attracting Brasilians, there will always be a market. Brasil is locate at the intersection on Jl.
Sound of the gamelan in Legian Bali
One of the magical things about living in Bali is the sound of the gamelan orchestra. In the evening along Jl.
Nasi padang: A great way to stretch your money in Bali
Food in Bali is like Alice in Wonderland. Nothing makes sense. You can get a pound of rice and vegetables for next to nothing, and pay 100,000rp for a knat-sized portion of something dribbled with…
Saya mau pee pee at Made's Warung in Kuta Bali
Yesterday afternoon after returning to Kuta from the Discovery Mall, I stopped into good old Made's Warung. This joint has been going since the 70's and is famous with Bali visitors.
Eve Resto: European food in Tuban Bali
Monday afternoon I stopped into a place on Jl. Kartika Plaza called Eve Resto. They postioned staff on both sides of the street to entice people in. Eve Resto was new to me o I ga it a shot.
Interview with Tuar at Classic Cafe in Tuban Bali
Classic Cafe is one of a handful of places that have opened on the beach side of Discovery Mall Shoping Center in Tuban.
Interview with Sayuti at Warung Cosy on Jl. Benesari Kuta
Name: Sayuti Age: 35 From: Java Occupation: Warung owner How long in Bali: 10 years One of the Indonesian entrepaneurs I have talked to before is Sayuti from Java. Formerly the owner of Yut's on Jl.
Shelter from the storm at Depot Ika in Kuta Bali
This afternoon I parked my motorbike outside Internet Outpost and went looking for interesting things to write about. About 500 meters down Jl.
Double D: A cool sports bar in Legian Bali
Looking around for a sports bars with a big screen, that would work with the morning light, I remembered that last year I went down to Double D on Jl. Legian.
Lightening tour of Kuta night spots
Wednesday night I rode downtown around 9pm to take a lightening tour of some nighlife places. The most popular tourist spots for drinking and partying are Paddy's Bounty, MBarGo, Fuel.
Ayam bakar on Gang Plawa in Seminyak Bali
Wednesday evening I left Internet Outpost on Poppies Lane II in Kuta and stepped into the light rain. Realizing this light rain could quickly turn into a downpour, I donned my poncho.
Fiesta Bowl at Sin City in Seminyak Bali
Tuesday morning I rode down the street to Sin City, the flashy sports bar on Jl. Dhyana Pura. My reason was a game of American college football was on tv and I was hoping to see some of it.