Day 17--Out on the Town

Dom & Melissa treated me to a great evening out with some of their friends tonight. We went to a trendy little spot named Tabac. Upon entering we were greeted by a bartender stationed behind a small bar in the narrow lobby. The bartender told us to push the phone in the classic phone booth next to the barif in order to enter the next room. Confused and under whelmed, Melissa pushed the phone. Just like a speak-easy, a dimly lit inner lounge was revealed! I could not believe how cool this was. The live DJ gave this place ahipster vibe. The music progressed from loungey to Top 40 to Electronica/Dance throughout the night. Melissa’s friends, Gwen and her husband were very nice people. Gwen is a local television personality. She hosts a travel show in Indonesia. Needless to say we had a lot in common. Tonight’s adventures proved to me that the best times are often had with friends. There is no way I would have ever discovered Tabac on my own. I’m lucky to have friends in Jakarta to show me the city from a localpoint of view. Making new friends is the cherry on top.