Where to buy licorice or licorice all-sorts in Jakarta?

(Tom) Hello Ladies, Do you know anywhere you can buy licorice or licorice all-sorts in Jakarta. It has some excellent healing properties, but to tell you the truth, i just like the taste of it. Licorice starved Aussie, Thanks


I'd try the Kemchicks at pacific place. I remember seeing it somewhere. Maybe one of those choc shops that sell all the lindt choc at the shopping centers. I know there's one right near Kemchicks pacific place.

Good luck.

Kelly

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Hi Tony,

I am not a licorice fan myself so I made a few inquiries around town. Would licorice flavored jelly beans satisfy your cravings? :) My friend, Raquel (also a personal chef should you ever need) has told me that they have black jellybeans at the Food Hall inside Pondok Indah mall near the registers. Occasionally you can find red Twizzlers at some of the Ranch Markets and Kem Chicks.

Have a great Easter!

Lara

Question About BBQ

(Mary) Hi, Here's a weird question for you; 3 years ago, we bought a used Ducane Gas BBQ (Home Depot - USA) from someone who was leaving Jakarta. It worked fine with one of those little gas tanks for about a year. Then, the pastic nozzle that connected the gas tank to the hose for the grill broke. I ordered a new part from the USA, but when I went to have my handyman put it on, it's nearly impossible to repair! A thin metal shelf over the affected part prevents anyone from getting their hand in there with a wrench to replace the part. And, the screws holding the shelf in place are rusted. Either find someone with a blowtorch to cut a hole in the shelf for a hand to reach in there or what???? I'm not sure this is a BBQ repair job or what. Since it involves gas, I want a professional job so we don't blow up trying to roast a frank. Any ideas? We have a package of Oscar Mayer Franks in the freezer that expire 8/12. We may end up boiling them in water on the stove. Thanks, Mary Lee

Dear Mary Lee, The best suggestion I was able to come up with after I made several phone calls around town is try emailing Mr. Ming at amingpratikno@yahoo.com or calling him directly at 0811868830. He would need to have a look at the BBQ but has fixed several in the past. I hope this helps. LARA

Questions about the new immigration law

(Mike) Hi , Just a couple of questions for you regarding the Immigration Amendment Bill just passed.
1. Any idea how long this may take to percolate thru the system and become factual and someone can actually apply for a P.R..
2. A slightly different subject, what would be the scene as regards "fiscal tax " in this event and also is there any known activity regarding the abolition of said fiscal as was declared last year.

(Kelly) Hi Mike, I can answer question 2 immediately. Fiscal has already been abolished as of January this year. I just travelled to Singapore over the weekend and just pay the normal departure tax at check-in of rp150,000. Then straight thru immigration. I'll see what I can find out on the other but usually doesn't happen over night.

Bowling Alley in Jakarta

Hi, A couple of weeks ago, my husband, my son and myself went to Plaza Senayan for our regular Saturday afternoon game of ten pin bowling.

Imagine our surprise when we arrived to find that the place had shut down!!!!

What can you tell me about this??

I remember there was a bowling alley in Pluit, but that is quite far and the one near Pondok Indah Mall no longer has a sign out the front.

Are there any bowling alleys left???

Hope you can help us,

Kind regards,

Gian

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Hi Gian,

Thanks you for your info - actually WNJ have a complete listing of bowling places under sport activities....

Please check here http://www.whatsnewjakarta.com/web3/event/GuideDetail.php?cboGroup=17&subGroup=155

I tried bowling in the EX Plaza Indonesia - I think that one is better than plaza Senayan.

Hope this helps.

"Mad Science" birthday parties and putt putt

Hi Kelly,

In your kids party bit for the family guide to Jakarta, you mentioned that a guy does “mad science” parties – do you have the contact details? Also, the putt putt that used to be at Senayan has closed down. Do you know if there are any others around? I’m trying to organise a party for my 6 year old boy that doesn’t cost the earth!

Cheers,

Sally.

Hi Sally

This is the contact number I had from my last Mad Science Party a couple of years ago is;

Vicky HP 0815 1874268

I’ll get back to you on the putt putt as checking one possibility out. Although did find this one mentioned a few times but may be a little far out.

Family Park Alam Sutera

Wonderful kids' playground offering fun cars, cho-choo trains, putt-putt golf and games, paintball, outward bound area, as well as a pool, a food court, and a birthday party pavilion.

Perumahan Alam Sutera, Jl. Raya Serpong-Tangerang

Tel: 5312 2525

Email: familypark@alam-sutera.com

www.alam-sutera.com

This one also sound’s interesting by haven’t experienced it personally;

Doctor Rabbit

A great outdoor space with tons of activities that must be pre-booked for use. They ran a brilliant party for my 6-year-old son last year. They speak English and kept the 20+ kids entertained for a couple of hours. First there were team games on the tennis courts, then they were divided into two groups and one went off to make ‘flobber-style gunk’ while the other had several goes on the flying fox. After swapping round they all got changed and had time in the pool which was well supervised. We pre-ordered food for the children and I was able to supply my own cake. They have several different themed parties – Spiderman, Harry Potter Magic Party and Grenade War Party. Their rates include invitations, entrance fee, kids meal, party bags and all entertainment.

Jl. Taman Sari I/77, Karang Tengah, Lebak Bulus

Tel: 021 769 4786 / 021 769 4750

Fax: 021 750 8371

Email: doctorabbit@link.net.id

both above ex “Family Guide to Jakarta”

http://www.familyguidetojakarta.web.id/partytime/entertainersorganisersvenuesequipmenthire.html

From personal experience; I did my son’s 5th birthday at Tamani Kids in Kemang and they had quite a reasonable package for an approx 2 or 3 hour party, which included entrance a basic kids meal, drink and ice cream. They don’t close the whole place off under this package but you can also use their party room for the cake and entertainer if you want. I brought along my own piñata and cake. I found the kids were quite happy just to play and didn’t need an entertainer. Also they did very reasonable boxed lunches for nannies. I would also recommend buying a heap of cheap socks (From an ITC) for the kids that forget them. You can buy them there. Put a start and finish time on your invite and remind parents to pack socks.

Also McDonalds and KFC do quite good packages.

Just another couple of ideas come to mind.....

Not sure if you’re 6 year is a boy or a girl but recently attended a couple of parties for soccer crazy boys.

One held at a Futsal Court (Behind CITOS) where the Mum hired the court and got soccer shirts made for each child as a party gift. The kids just had a couple of games and headed to Burger King at CITOS for the food.

Other one was the Mum hired a couple of local soccer coaches quite cheaply and they did ball skills with the kids and a quick game using a school field then back to their house for pizza and cake.

or Pizza Marzano is great with the kids pizza making. If you haven’t experienced it, the kids love it. Ideal for a party of 12 or less. Rp50,000 per child they get to make their own pizza with a chef showing them step by step. They get a hat and apron and price includes the pizza a drink and ice cream. So much fun but be prepared for clothes covered in flour. Book ahead for parties. You can also do this with 1 or 2 kids when heading there for lunch or dinner. My boys make their own every time. (sometimes is restricted times due to their busy periods)

Hope this helps.

Kelly