Welcome to Saltbread Diaries part 03! This week’s saltbread is from The Alchemist by R.O.T.I in Gading Serpong. What an interesting name! What’s more interesting is the name’s inconsistency across all their branding. On Instagram, it’s called The Alchemist by R.O.T.I. On…
Since its opening in 2024, Artirasa’s popularity has been pretty consistent. People swarm in front of their shop in Blok M every time I pass by, so much so that it seems to be mandatory to mention the latest queue…
Welcome to Saltbread Diaries part 02! This week’s saltbread is from Bear & Butter in BSD City. I came here with no anticipation, led by a TikTok carousel that gives this place a nice review (I tend to be skeptical…
Welcome to Saltbread Diaries part one! Last year, I mentioned that donut is (arguably) the number one ruling pastry of 2025 – given the sudden sensation that makes people queue for hours to get their hands on the trendiest donuts…
As stated on their Instagram bio, Salted Olive describes itself as “loosey-goosey Mediterranean-y”. Having visited the place twice, I can’t help chuckling at the description because it’s the perfect encapsulation: they specialize in Mediterranean/Middle Eastern dish yet the vibe doesn’t…
This year, it seems like that donut is the number one ruling pastry – at least in greater Jakarta area. New establishments keep popping up, followed by long queues that last for months… all that for the enjoyment of soft,…
As a freelancer, I have my own room dedicated to working. My work setup is comfortable enough, and everything I need is there. However, I need a change of scenery from time to time (just like I need to change…
Whenever I go to a mall where a Flying Tiger Copenhagen chainstore is located, I always make sure to pay a visit. The teenager me would splurge so hard like there’s no end – but the mature, more responsible version…
Sometime last year, Frutiger Aero aesthetics surged in popularity. One of its prominent icons is the aquarium lamp (although there are some debates whether it’s correct to put its visual under Frutiger Aero category). Many associated the aquarium lamp with…
First freebie you can download for free: Basic Icons Pack! First? Yes, more freebies are coming in the future! Use these generic-but-still-cute icons to complement your desktop’s appearance. Feel free to mix and match with icons from other sets that…