New Year's Eve German Fest

I have been fortunate. Despite some inconveniences and challenges, my 2020 has been good and better than most people, I think.  I cannot complain, though I sometimes do. To end this year on a positive note, I wanted to do something fun, though I am still in quarantine.

After I accepted my new position, I scoured Google to see what sorts of amenities were near my new Jakarta home.  Much to my euphoric surprise, I discovered that there was a Paulaner Brauhaus and restaurant just a couple of miles from my apartment. For those who are not a Germanophile like me, Paulaner is a brewery that was established in Munich in 1634 and the fact that one of their brewery/restaurants happens to be situated in my back yard, was a fact that was particularly pleasing.

Today, I discovered that Paulaner delivers to one's door, so I decided to bring in the new year by celebrating with a genuine German fest of great food. And I was not disappointed.  The delicacies I selected were authentic and a tasty conclusion to the year.  I think I over-ordered a little: white Munich sausages with Bavarian sweet mustard, a soft pretzel, rye bread, braised red cabbage, cheese spatzle, authentic German potato salad, goulash soup, and apple strudel with vanilla sauce. Uber delicious and I think I have enough leftovers to last me well into the next week.

May I wish all of you a Happy New Year.  Let us hope 2021 will be healthy and safe for all.






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