

An Anthology of Ales - also known as How to have your Tusker in Three Views – also known as A Port Vila Pub Crawl
By Damian Kelly Little gets me excited more than the sun, the sound of coconut palms rustling and the scent of salt wafting on the breeze. But there is a way to elevate the experience. To elevate your experience, there are a few simple steps to follow: First, close the lid of your laptop. Then, throw your phone into the bottom of your bag. Finally, walk to the closest waterfront bar, slinging ice-cold Tuskers. Consume in chill moderation, as the ambience deserves. It’s tru
Dec 9, 2025


A journey through six kingdoms - A restaurant review of Burma Social, Singapore
By Dirk Heinz If there’s one thing to know about Pacific Legal Network, it’s that we’re culinarily versatile. Throw a PLNer into just about any epicurean scene and we’ll find somewhere to enjoy a drink and some food. Our home ground is obviously The Pacific. On a combined count, our team have had more hot meals and cold beers (and cold meals and warm beers) than most could have in 10 lifetimes. But once in a while it is good to break new ground. Nothing sharpens the palette
Dec 9, 2025


“Mi wantem krosan, plis” – PLN’s first small bakery review – Le Fournil de Vila
By Damian Kelly You know what is almost as good as an ice-cold Tusker on a 30-degree centigrade, 92 percent humidity day in Port Vila? Well… another ice-cold Tusker. But a close, third place is a fresh croissant baked to perfection, with adequate lamination, and the right amount of audible crunch. That’s just what you will get when you step off the street and into Le Fournil de Vila (literally, the oven of Vila). The location is humble, but the food will transport you strai
Dec 3, 2025








