Monday, March 23, 2009

Back to the Macaroni Club

Ah, my favorite joint along the Kuta stretch is still around. It's been two years since I had a meal at the Macaroni Club, lots of fond memories and good food. It still looks pretty much the same, except maybe they've spiffed it up a bit. The three-storey high skylight that covers the entire club was what drew me to this place many years ago when I first stumbled upon it during a walk down Kuta one afternoon. Love the drinks, love the music and the food. If you happen to get the front row tables by the roadside, you get a great view of the street scene in front of the restaurant, like watching a music video that loops endlessly, while the hanging TVs play more MTV fare.

Today, as I finished my morning surfing session, I was on the lookout for a quick bite before heading back to my hotel to get some work and emails done. Saw a couple of new Italian bistros by Kuta Beach, a couple of new bars serving lunch, and passed TJ's the old Mexican cantina in Poppies Lane II. As I emerged from the side lane onto the main thoroughfare, I saw the Macaroni Club right in front of me, and knew that was the answer. I ordered the set lunch, a really good deal at Rp59,000 - choice of pizza or pasta, a drink and a coffee. I ordered ice cream for dessert as well. The macaroni alla matriciana was very tasty, and well done. Thank goodness they also had free wifi! I was able to shoot out a few emails while waiting for my food, and so everyone back at the office probably had no idea I was goofing off in Bali and sending out emails at a club in Kuta. Well, that's modern technology. It will enrich our lives in many ways, and eventually enslave us to our virtual desks wherever we may flee to.

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