Harald’s Farewell Party: with updated pixs

Friday night instead of celebrating our Stammtisch we’d been invited to ‘some’ unimportant Farewell Party and as Expats come and go it’s not a big deal- at least we thought. But it turned out to be a special celebration since it was King Harald of Chinatown, the future ruler of Singapura who’s leaving town on Tuesday.All the “Rich and Famous” appeared including some Paparazzi and had a blast of a night which ended in the wee hours of Saturday rehearsing in the Casablanca bar.
Harald was not only moved but literally shaken by the farewell presents he received from Judith and Herbert. They presented a homemade Chili-Tequilla that made him cry and his body shake and also gave him goose bumps. Rumors tell they might start their own Chili-Tequilla business
Harald still surprised and excited
A frist very sceptical tasting. Could be poisen as well. Who knows?
My goodness. This is really hot!
Don't cry for me.......
Tiger helps in any situation. Tiger the saviour
Of course all of us had to cheer him up again so we also took a shot of this healthy drink.

Cheers! Prost!
Not so bad after all.
Great stuff it even makes Harald move his hips
"Aiyoh. Look at him. If only he'd move at home like this. I can't watch it. That really makes me cry"
Erich is amused watching the scene because he is not tasting the Chili-Tequilla at all.
But he didn’t know about the other present and that he was part of it:
A Poster of "The Singapore Connection, The Godfathers of Chinatown"
The most scary and dangerous trio in whole Singapore, Johor and some say Batam
You better not play play with them

Catch some more pics of the action that night





Herr Tan, Haralds special friend and psyciatric adviser not so happy about Harald's exodus though enjoying the night
Best friends
The waitress was kept busy the whole night..................because there were a lot of other visitors at Erich's that night as well
Erich's Wuerstelstand the most vibrant hot spot in Chinatown every night since 3 years.
It's your own fault if you miss lots of fun, meeting interesting people of all races and walks of life.
Check it out

Here's an update with additional pixs, just received from paparazza JLZ.
Check it out:

Herrn Tans specs make you look smart. That's why everyone wants to try them on. Good we didn't have a mirror

Sure you can read???

Herr Tan the Psychic Reader

Hiding behind Stanley's grass: A klana Indiana

Surprise visit of an “old” friend

Last night we were surprised by an unexpected visit of an “old“ friend of Erich’s.
Todd Fenstermaker, the American actor who performed in the musical “The Sound Of Music” two years ago at the Esplanade was in town again for “The King And I”. After his performance he had to pay a visit to the Wuerstelstand to check out changes from two years ago. And of course he was surprised about Erich’s activities over the last few months (Extending the Wuerstelstand into 2 booths, opening of the Imbiss & Backstube).
Todd praising the Austrians lasting power signed Erich's new guestbook.
When he was in S’pore with the very successful “The sound of music” Todd and most of the cast were frequent late night visitors after their shows for supper at Erich’s. Playing in a musical which is all about Austria they of course “had” to eat the best Austrian Sausages in Chinatown Night Market. They even signed a poster for Erich that is displaced in his Kiosk.
And yesterday Todd was back again happy to see old friends. Everything ended in a fun night with chatting and a few glasses of Erdinger.

The Koelsch Tasting Ceremony

Last month I blogged about our German friend who sent us a surprise parcel with Koelsch beer, remember. Yesterday, finally everyone was back in town for the bottle opening ceremony. It was very precious because ONLY one tiny bottle for quite a crowd. This resulted in just one sip each.
Step by step. Langsam, langsam.
Don't spill.
Na dann prost ihr ......
But everyone admitted it was very delicious and tasty. Thanks again Dr. Helge.

Did you know that even Santa Clauses age ?

I thought once you're a Saint live is already over and there are no more anniversaries. Today I got proven wrong.
Our dear Santa Claus turned ???? (only "god" knows) a few days ago.
Thank "god" (again) some of the 'die-hard's' where at Erich's to organise an ad-hoc birthday bash. With a hidden camera- hence the photo quality- they managed to get 2 rare 's(ch)napshots' of the Saint who is usually very camera shy.
From all of us "HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY" and many more occurrences.

Business Development Mission

First of all apologies for my silence. However that was for a very important reason. Erich sent me on a fact finding mission overseas to research the possibilities of expanding Erich's Wuerstelstand to other parts of the world.
It was not an easy task though because I also had to "test eat" different sausages and honestly none of them came even close to the quality and delicious taste of Erich's. So I'm very happy having "mission accomplished" and back to the good stuff.
Result: There is a market outside of Singapore for quality sausages and the possibility to franchise the Wuerstelstand. I'd be more than happy to of being appointed as "Wuerstelstand Business Development Manager" and travel the world to set up new Kiosks ;)
See and judge yourself if there's any better Wuerstelstand than Erich's.
I doubt it!



I kind of like the idea of these mobile units. Especially for franchise.
Of course everything has to be in a corporate identity colors and look.
Here are some of the tested sausages. Aiyoh!

Helmut the saviour is back in town

Whenever Helmut- makes sure Singapore skies are safe when you fly- comes to Singapore he brings along the best Austrian Ham to please us at a "Daemmershoppen"
together with "Essiggurkerl" and Erich's bread it is a mouthwatering feast.
To round it up we ordered Erdinger and Tiger beer from the friendly neighbours at "SAWASDEE" coffee shop just 50 steps away.

Famous Japanese Writer visits Erich

Last month Hideo Asano, the author of the novels "An American Breakfast", "The Timber Carriers of Afghanistan: A Personal Visit with the Mujahideem of Afghanistan", "The Albatross and the Sea", & several others was visiting the Wuerstelstand for the 1st time and loved Erich's Wuerstel. He of course was the man to engage Erich in a hefty discussion which ended up in another story of: "Erich explains the world"
James Craggs about the writer:
"Asano is a rare find. His understanding of humanity cuts into the depths of the heart."