New Tables This February 2016

New places for you to try this month!

1. Revolution Jakarta

REVOLUTION Jakarta is a new ‘vodka bar’ in Kuningan area, brought to you by the former Red Square team. It boasts Jakarta’s best mixologists and flair bartenders, who create amazing cocktails while juggling bottles. Here, the staff are part of the entertainment (their Revolution PR Girls double as high-energy dancers on stage)

You can choose from a straight shot glass or a standard drink with ice and a preferred mixer. For those of you who are looking for a wild night we also serve bottle of vodka cocktails and the heavyweights can go for the vodka buckets; the bucket of ice; favourite vodka bottle and your preferred mixer.

Revolution Vodka Party Bar
Lotte Shopping Avenue Lower Ground #58, Ciputra World 1
Jl. Prof Dr. Satrio Kav 3-5, Karet Kuningan Jakarta
For information and booking: 021-2988-8986

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2. Sea Grain

Opening this week is DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta’s latest addition to their restaurants: Sea Grain Restaurant. Located in level 3, with a sweeping few of Central Jakarta skyline, Sea Grain offers tempting fusion-style tapas, expertly prepared by their chefs in the open kitchen using Mediterranean and Asian influences, as you unwind over a bottle of wine and enjoy the laid-back lounge music. The classy restaurant offers a fine selection of malt whiskeys, champagnes and cigars and is the ideal place to meet with friends for early evening ‘happy hour’ cocktails or relaxed, after-dinner drinks. Sea Grain can also be reserved for stylish private functions.

Sea Grain at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jakarta – Diponegoro
Jl Pegangsaan Timur No.17 Cikini, Jakarta 10310, Indonesia
TEL: +62-21-3190 4433
Open Daily (from 3 January): 5.30pm to 1am

 

3. Gonzo’s Tex Mex Grill

Gonzo’s Tex Mex Grill offers the well-known Mexican food like Tacos, Burritos, Nachos and Quesadillas, along with classic Texas BBQ food that features grilled Steaks, Ribs, Shrimp, Chicken and Burgers. Gonzo’s Margarita Bar is the best place to enjoy hand shaken and frozen margaritas, tequila cocktails, iced cold beers, and fine wine.

Lotte Shopping Avenue, Lower Ground #57 Ciputra World 1
JL. Prof Dr.Satrio Kav. 3-5 Karet Kuningan Jakarta
Phone: 021 29888973

4. Burgo Jakarta

A new burger joint in West Jakarta area, serving gourmet beef and pork burgers. Try their signature ‘Memphis Mac Daddy’, a pork burger with mac and cheese, fried onion, and smoky BBQ sauce, or their spicy ‘Burgo Three Chili Burner’ with chipotle aioli and tangy green chili cilantro relish, all served with brioche buns.

Rukan Puri Mansion Blok B19
Jl Lingkar Luar Barat Kembangan, West Jakarta
Sun-Thurs 10.30-22.00 Fri-Sat 10.30-23.00
burgojakarta.com

 

5. Shiraku Soba

The latest addition to the swarm of restaurants in PIK area. Shiraku Soba focuses on Soba and Donburi. For drinks, they have a good selection of tea, both hot and the milk tea types.

Ruko Elang Laut blok D no 39, PIK
Phone: (021) 22512189 or (021) 29866563
open from 10am-10pm

6. Sakura No Hana

A fresh Japanese Restaurant in Cipete area. Before opening its location, Sakura No Hana had been frequenting Jakarta’s food bazaars and wowing sushi fans with their oishi Maguro Spicy Soyu and Salom Spicy Mayo.

Jl. Cipete Raya No. 1, South Jakarta
Phone: 021-7664 308
Open: 11am-10pm

7. Layar Seafood Jakarta

A popular Indonesian-seafood restaurant from Surabaya that is famous for its fresh seafood, Layar, finally opened its first branch in Jakarta. Located in West Jakarta, the interior is surprisingly very classy and elegant. A musty try for all seafood lovers.

: Jl Pesanggrahan Raya no 80 Jakarta Barat – Indonesia
Daily serving hours : 11.00 am – 22.00 pm.
Telp : 021 – 589 07223 / 021 – 589 07224
Email : info@layarseafood.com

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Best Couple Spas to Get Pampered This Valentine’s Day

The month of love is coming soon, and what better way to celebrate love than spending your timegetting pampered with your significant other. When we talk about couple spa, it means we’re looking for places that does not only offer great service and top notch facilities but also a designated private room for couples. Here we list the best places you can find to get you and your significant other pampered like royal couples:

1. Bimasena Spa, The Dharmawangsa

Treat your loved one in the month of love to a 3,5 hour romantic retreat, begins with rose petals wine body scrub, followed by rose petals body massage and a soothing rose bath. Conclude the ritual with lunch or dinner at our spa private suite for an ultimate Valentine’s treat. For Rp 4.400.000++ per couple, you will be entitled to a 2-hours spa private suite usage, 2 glasses of red wine, flower bouquet for the lady, and romantic lunch or dinner) (Valid only on February 13th – 14th 2016)
For reservation, please contact Bimasena Spa at (62-21) 725 8668 ext. 8300

The Dharmawangsa
Jalan Brawijaya Raya No. 26, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12160, Indonesia
Phone: (021) 7258668

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Sheesha at Front Page

Location:
Plaza Gani Djemat
Jl. Imam Bonjol No.76-78
Ph.+62 21 390 3614/9277 2277

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Pullman Jakarta Indonesia Starts 2016 on a highly rewarding note

Jakarta, Indonesia – Pullman Jakarta Indonesia today announced the winners of Spendsome Winsome 2015, a rewarding top spender program during the festive season in October until December 2015 last year. The top prize is a return ticket by Air France on the newly-introduced Premium Economy class for two persons and stay at Pullman Paris La Defénse. On the same day of the announcement, this upscale hotel of the AccorHotels group also introduced the Lunar New Year dining offers to the public.

Spendsome Winsome is Pullman Jakarta Indonesia’s way of rewarding its loyal customers who dine, wine and shop at the hotel’s restaurants and bars throughout October to December 2015. Registered dining patrons can accumulate their spending during the period and the top 25 spenders win prizes ranging from Pullman Hotels and Resorts stay in the region, dining vouchers to the ultimate Paris trip.

The first winner of this first-ever program is Mrs. Theresia Herlina, a Jakarta resident. Alexander Poindl, the General Manager, remarks this program as successful and highly rewarding at the same time, “It is our way to appreciate the support from every guest who dines with us and enjoys the best of our dining offers in Sana Sini Restaurant, Le  Chocolat Lounge, The Back Room and Makaron.” The program is supported by HSBC, which increase the cardholders’ chance of winning by doubling the spending value for all HSBC credit card transaction. “Thanks to our partners HSBC and Air France who made this possible for such a remarkable year end program. Pullman Jakarta Indonesia looks forward to an even more exciting partnership ahead which ultimately rewards our guests.”

 

The hotel also introduced Lunar New Year festivity to welcome the Year of the Monkey. Resident Chinese Chef Lai presents his refined series of dining events from 1 to 21 February:

Prosperity Dinners (1 to 6 February). Host your clients, colleagues, family and friends to welcome the new year with lots of fortune and good deeds.

Reunion Dinner (7 February). Opulent buffet with family and friends to mark the Eve of the new year. Live Barongsai performance will highlight the dinner. Dinner packages are available on this day.

Lunar New Year Day (8 February). Choose from brunch or dinner to celebrate the new year, perfect for family gathering on this once-in-a-year occasion.

Double 7th Chinese Valentine (14 February). Spread the love and double happiness on the 7th day of the new year Cap Go Meh (21 February). Conclude the Lunar New Year festivity on the 15th day with special lunch or dinner.

All dining events offer Chef Lai’s a la carte Yee Sang and other Chinese specialties. Lunar New Year hampers are also offered in Makaron, located at the hotel’s lobby level.

Pullman Jakarta Indonesia is strategically located at the heart of Jakarta’s bustling entertainment and     commercial centers. “This central location makes it convenient for you to hold special dining events at the restaurants and bars, including in February, when our hotel is lit up and decorated and all associates are     excited for the Lunar New Year”, Mr. Poindl added.

For more information and reservation, please contact (+62) 31921111, or e-mail h8491-fb13@accor.com

Pullman Jakarta Indonesia

Jl. M.H. Thamrin 59, Jakarta 10350

Pullmanjakartaindonesia.Com – Pullmanhotels.Com – Accorhotels.Com

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Celebrate your Valentine at Alila Solo This February

Two Amazing Concerts and One Exclusive “Stay and Play” Offer

11^th February 2016 Michael Learns to Rock

14^th February 2016 Christian Bautista

Alila Solo is pleased to welcome pop group sensation Michael Learns to Rock and award-winning singer Christian Bautista to perform at two exclusive concerts this 11th and 14th February 2016. After a fun-filled evening, extend the celebrations with some post-concert relaxation at Alila Solo.

Concert guests can take advantage of the exclusive “Stay and Play” package by adding an overnight stay in a Deluxe Room with breakfast for two and a complimentary late check out until3pm. The first concert on 11th February 2016 welcomes the hugely successful Danish pop band, Michael Learns to Rock as they bring their Indonesian Valentines Tour to Alila Solo for a special performance.

Taking place in the Grand Ballroom, guests will enjoy the incredible music of one of Denmark’s most successful bands, having sold over 11 million albums worldwide. Singing all their hits in English, Michael Learns to Rock appeals to a global audience and will be sure to put on a spectacular show. Fans can enjoy a Meet and Greet session with the band with dining at the Grand Ballroom balcony, which is available exclusively at Alila Solo. Please contactsolo@alilahotels.com for more information.

The second concert, taking place on 14th February 2016, Valentines Day, welcomes Christian Bautista to the stage, one of South East Asia’s most popular singing artists. Known for his beautiful romantic ballads and platinum-selling albums, Bautista promises to deliver a performance that will capture the essence of this very special day.

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Celebrate The Launch of Forms+Surfaces in Indonesia at The Cloud The Plaza Tower

A relaxed gathering of Leading architects, interior designers & Property owners to celebrate The Launch of FORMS+SURFACE in Indonesia

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Plans for Ten-fold Increase in Parking Fee & Jakarta to Have Its Major Art Museum

Dear Jakartans!

The Jakarta Provincial Government has stated their plan to charge up to Rp. 50,000 per hour for off the street parking in the effort to discourage Jakartans from driving their cars and to opt for public transport. The Jakarta’s Transportation Agency, however, assured that this scheme would only be implemented after the city’s public transport gets to a sustainable level, which is hoped to be attained with the implementation of LRT and MRT. What do you think of this future plan by the Jakarta Government? Leave your comments below.

The first museum in Indonesia dedicated to international modern and contemporary art is scheduled to open in early 2017 in West Jakarta, New York Timesreports. The private institution will be called the Museum MACAN, for Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara. It is being built and financed by the Indonesian businessman and collector Haryanto Adikoesoemo and will be directed by Thomas J. Berghuis, the former curator of Chinese art at the Guggenheim Museum in New York. The 43,000-square-foot museum, will occupy one floor of a building in a larger development project that will include offices, apartments, a hotel and a retail area.

Are you looking for somewhere to escape this coming month of love? I recently had a once in a lifetime trip to Anantara Dhigu, Maldives. Read more about my amazing experience in the incredible resort here and be inspired for your next romantic getaway!

Did you take part in our Turkuaz/Warung Turki quiz? If you haven’t already, don’t miss out the chance to win an exquisite lunch/dinner for two at Turkuaz/Warung Turki. Jus answer this simple question for this week’s quiz: “What is Humus made of?” Submit your answer to turwar.quiz@gmail.com, and the lucky winner will be announced next week.
The correct answer for last week’s question ‘what is the dessert made of 24 layers of filo pastry and nuts?’ is: Baklava. Congratulations to Ms. Debbie Chey and we hope you are ready for an amazing Turkish meal!

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Get Your Dose of Hospital-themed Dining in Hospitalis Jakarta

The idea of offering unusual or downright bizarre restaurant first started in Japan and it soon quickly grabbed the attention and sparked trends all over the world. To these places, people don’t really go for the food. You go here because they offer a unique blend of dining and outrageous atmosphere to create a one of a kind experience.

Some of the most interesting include the prison-themed restaurants, where people get locked in real prison cells when they dine; or the Ninja themed place where the waiters are all fully dressed like real ninjas, or the vampire-themed and even hospital themed. To try one, you actually don’t need to go far all the way to Japan.

In an assuming little spot in Jalan Ahmad Dahlan, South Jakarta, IV drip poles rolling past, stainless steel trays, pyrex glassware and syringe brought to you by ‘nurses’ (albeit with bright red wigs!) and ‘doctors’ in full lab coats; no we’re not in a real hospital, but actually in Hospitalis Restaurant, Jakarta.

Andhika Hasan, the owner of the restauran claimed that that he’s always wanted to create a one of a kind restaurant business and the idea of opening a hospital themed restaurant did come to him after visiting Japan. “I am a person that always disliked going to hospitals; its smell, surrounding, everything about it. So I had the idea to create a ‘hospital’ where you can have fun and enjoy yourself”, he added.

The restaurant is adorned with hospital-related decorations and paraphernalia; the dining table and its seating are repurposed hospital beds and even wheelchairs, all dominated in red and white, lending a playful atmosphere, wrapped in thick hospital ambiance.

The food offered are mainly popular Jakarta café snacks and some international lunch and dinner items, but what’s most interesting is its crazy food names borrowing random terms of medical conditions, procedures and sometimes even body parts names! From Beef Gingivitis, Pediatric Rice, Spondylitis Pasta, Protein-Calorie Malnutrition, Chicken Appendix Ramen, to Brain Transplant Pannacotta, you’ll definitely raise your eyebrows just browsing through the menu.

To try what it’s all about, we ordered some of what said to be their favourite menu items: the Squid Bronchitis, deep fried calamari with chili sauce; the Amnesia Ramen, japan-inspired soyu ramen with cuts of chicken meat; and the Intestinal Chasiu lunch package. All these food items are eccentrically served in medical facilities grade stainless steel and my ramen even came with a small bottle filled with crushed bird’s eye chilies for an extra kick.

The drinks and desserts options are also just as outrageously named and presented. The Virgin Mexican Blood served in a real IV bag and hose (replaced after each order) is very popular, as the case with the insane-looking fruity eye mutilation, complete with real-looking eyeball on a spoon, and also the Organs Surgery Parfait for dessert. For the alcoholic beverage, we tried the Coughing Removal with gilbeys vodka, triple sec, and sprinkled with bubblegum powder as a fanciful gimmick.

 Andhika did tell me that despite its selection of food and drinks, Hospitalis somehow gained popularity among the after-dark crowd looking for a place to unwind and grab some drinks in the Radio Dalam area, hence you should check out their all week promo on bar drinks. Come here Monday to Friday for all you can drink cocktail for Rp. 50,000 from 3 pm onwards or catch the Buy 2 get 1 Bintang beer promo, Monday-Wednesday, 7 pm onwards. To get the party started, why not take advantage of their ‘immunisation’ promo of 550,000 whole bottle of liquor (plus 2 mixers) or the ‘I.C.U’ Promo that gets you 2 bottles of popular

Come here Monday to Friday for all you can drink cocktail for Rp. 50,000 from 3 pm onwards or catch the Buy 2 get 1 Bintang beer promo, Monday-Wednesday, 7 pm onwards. To get the party started, why not take advantage of their ‘immunisation’ promo of 550,000 whole bottle of liquor (plus 2 mixers) or the ‘I.C.U’ Promo that gets you 2 bottles of popular liquour with the price of one. On weekends, you can also enjoy your drinks with acoustic live music playing in the black ground from 9 pm to 11.30PM, followed by DJ performance.

Hospitalis Jakarta
Jalan Ahmad Dahlan No. 31, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta
Phone:(021) 97826123
Hours: Open today · 11AM–2AM

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Emirates to deploy A380 on more routes in 2016

Emirates will deploy its highly-popular A380 to even more destinations across its network in 2016 – reinforcing its commitment to provide an enhanced on-board experience for its passengers.

Birmingham (BHX) and Prague (PRG) have been added to the growing list of Emirates A380 destinations. Emirates’ daily Birmingham flight will be up-gauged to an A380 beginning 27th March 2016. Emirates A380 services to Prague will start from 1st May 2016. Additionally, Barcelona will be served with a second daily Emirates A380 service from 1st June 2016.

On a three-class configured Emirates A380, there are up to 429 seats in Economy Class, 76 lie-flat seats in Business Class and 14 Private Suites in First Class where passengers also have access to the world’s only onboard Shower Spas. First Class and Business Class passengers can also socialise at 40,000 feet at the Onboard Lounge. Emirates’ two-class configured A380 features 58 flat-bed seats and the Onboard Lounge in Business Class, and 557 spacious seats in Economy Class.

Passengers in all classes can enjoy access to over 2,000 channels of films, TV shows, music and games through ice, Emirates’ award-winning inflight entertainment system, as well as free Wi-Fi and gourmet cuisine.

There are currently 36 A380 destinations on the Emirates network, setting the industry benchmark for both A380 connectivity and customer experience.

www.emirates.com

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Why You Should Visit Anantara Maldives at Least Once in Your Life

The Maldives is a tropical nation in the Indian Ocean composed of 26 coral atolls, which are made up of hundreds of islands. Its isolation and dreamlike surrounding makes this tropical nation as somewhat a luxurious enigma to the rest of the world. We know it only from movie scenes, holiday pictures of celebrities, and possibly your desktop screen savers.

For once in your life, why not truly live in the moment and act out and fulfil my lifelong dream and experience this paradise on earth yourself. With sun shining throughout the year, spectacular underwater beauty and waves like nowhere else, Maldives makes the perfect getaway, both for families and also couples.

After a quick check in the mighty world wide web, I can guarantee your search for the best in Maldives will inevitably narrow down to one name, Anantara, that has three resorts in the three connected islands that share a clear turquoise lagoon; Anantara Dhigu, Anantara Veli, and Anantara Kihavah Maldives. To each their own, these accommodations offer unprecedented luxury, privacy and spotless service that exceed the superlatives.

Anantara Dhigu’s over-water villas 

My dream was recently made into reality as I finally stepped in one of the three: Anantara Dhigu. Located in an evocative island of Dhigufinolhu, the tranquil resort feels like home away from home; far from the maddening crowd, you can only hear the gentle waves and the faint breeze. Every morning I woke up to the soothing views of the endless deep blue Indian Ocean. It is impossible to resist taking a morning plunge in the gentle waters of a turquoise lagoon, directly from the over water villa.

 It is definitely easy to get carried away with Anantara’s stylishly designed villas that make you want to spend your whole holiday in your room.  But contrary to popular belief, there are actually tons to do in the area. All guests staying in one of the 110 beach villas and over water suites have access to the beaches surrounding the island. Kayak to Guli Fushi island at the edge of the lagoon for snorkelling. Take advantage of the five-star facilities provided for the guests; play tennis, hit the gym and or swim in the infinity edge pool just for the sake of it.

After a long day at the beach, simply unwind at Anantara Spa with a range of the resort’s renowned signature treatments and later dine in one of 8 restaurants in the facility, from seafood, grills, thai to Japanese. You’re wrong if you think being in a secluded island cuts you off from great dining.

In the end of every Maldives vacation, you will be faced with a harsh realization that you do need to leave this paradise at some point. A heaven on earth, a place surrounded with the warmth of the sun and the smile of its people, Anantara Maldives is definitely a place that you need to stay in, at least once in your lifetime!

For more information, visit dhigu-maldives.anantara.com  or contact reservations.maldives@anantara.com.

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