5 New Tables This March 2016

New restaurants to check out this month:

1. Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Ruth’s Chris Steak House, the upscale fine-dining steakhouse has just opened its first restaurant in Indonesia to become its tenth restaurant in Asia, alongside Japan, Hong Kong, China, Singapore and Taiwan.

The legendary Steak House features custom-aged U.S. Prime beef famous for its exceptional meat quality and excellent marbling. Ruth’s Chris takes pride in proprietary cooking methods, for example, the trademarked 982-degree Celsius oven that the founder, Ruth Fertel, helped to develop 50 years ago. Staying faithful to its roots, Ruth’s Chris Steak House also offers signature dishes that showcase New Orleans flavors, such as, Shrimp Remoulade, Crabtini, Barbecued Shrimp and Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Somerset Residence Lobby Level
Jalan Prof. Dr. Satrio Kav. 3-5 Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan
Phone: 021 – 5221 178
Lunch: 12 PM-3 PM
Dinner: 5:30 PM-11 PM
www.ruthschris.com

2. St. Ali

In collaboration with Common Grounds Roastery, the uber-hip coffee shop of Melbourne, Australia opened its doors in Jakarta since December last year. St. Ali will definitely be one to watch as the true purveyor of Melbourne’s unique brunch culture that celebrates the symbiotic relationship between food and coffee. On the opening day, St Ali Jakarta ‘imported Chef Andrew Gale along with its celebrity baristas Matt Perger, Ben Morrow and Lachlan Ward. This buzzworthy coffee place is also looking to open another venue in Bali in 2016.

Address:
Gedung Setiabudi 2 Ground Floor Suite 103A
Jl. HR Rasuna Said Kav. 62 Kuningan, Jakarta
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3. Walking Drums

A coffee shop & restaurant in the upscale neighborhood of Pati Unus, Kebayoran Baru. Surrounded by big trees and relatively calm street, this spot is perfect to be your office for the day, or just for a casual lunch with friends when you happen to be in the area. Offers good coffee and a wide selection of popular cafe food; asian, Indonesian, pasta and some sandwiches.

Address: Jl. Pati Unus Blok F4, Kebayoran Baru
Jakarta Selatan
Phone: 021 29704981 ext:736
walkingdrums.id

4. Chamber

A newly opened bar & restaurant in Pacific Place, SCBD Jakarta. With pan-Asian and western food selection and a wide array of wine and spirits collection, it is a perfect place to unwind or a casual dinner with friends.

Pacific Place Ground Floor 51B. SCBD Lot. 3-5, South Jakarta
RSVP 021-57973128

Hours:
Sun-Thurs: 10AM – 12AM
Fri-Sat: 10AM – 2AM
www.chamberjkt.com

5. Little Ming

From the group that brought the Ming Dining Chinese restaurant, comes its younger and trendier sister, Little Ming, which offers a fusion of Chinese and Japanese food with modern-chic presentation.

Some of their signature food item include the SaltedEgg Runbing, Prawn / Beef Youtiao, the Champion Ramen, Ming’s Famous Dimsum which include 8 pieces of fried and steamed dimsum, and The Three Kingdom; 3 Mini Burgers ala Little Ming with chicken, Beef, and Shrimp. Little Ming will have alcoholic beverages in the near future, but currently, you can try the Milk Furimasu and their premium tea blends.  Get 25% off discount until 9 March 2016.

Senayan City 3rd floor Unit 8
Jl. Asia Afrika Lot 19, Jl. Asia Afrika, Jakarta
Phone:(021) 72781627
instagram: littleming.id

 

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18 of Bordeaux’ Finest Winemakers Visit Jakarta for Bordeaux Rendezvous

Marking its fifth year, the “Wine Event of the Year: 5^th Edition of Bordeaux Rendezvous” is held once again in Jakarta. Adopted “Le Tresor de Bordeaux” as this year theme, the Bordeaux Rendezvous aims to provide the Indonesia’s Wine enthusiasts, beginners and connoisseurs alike, with more understanding of what makes Bordeaux to be arguably the world’s best wine growing region.

Organized by PT Dwimitra Sukses Perkasa (PT DSP), this year’s Bordeaux Rendezvous is truly unique as it brings 18 of Bordeaux’s finest wine and their respected representative and winemakers. And not just any wine, but, wine options that even impressed 19th-century French emperor, Napoleon III.

15 out of the 18 wine Chateaus that took part of this year’s Bordeaux Rendezvous are listed in the world’s most prestigious wine ranking system, the 1855 Bordeaux Wine Classification, which was approved by Napoleon III in 1855.

This classification lists 87 exceptional wineries that include red wine from Bordeaux’s Medoc region and white wine from Bordeaux’s Sauternes region. Two more important wine classifications of Bordeaux are the Graves region classification (1953) and Saint Emilion region classification (1955), of which three wineries from these two classifications will be present in this year’s Bordeaux Rendezvous.

As France’s largest controlled wine growing region, Bordeaux is home to an estimated 10,000 wineries. As such, the three wine classifications mentioned above are often used by many wine lovers around the world to identify the very best wines that Bordeaux has to offer.

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10 Fun Things to Do in Jakarta

Welcome to Jakarta, one of the most underrated cities in the world!

The ultimate attraction of Jakarta is that it is still very safe and a metropolis that fits literally every budget. As Indonesia’s main government and business hub, Jakarta is rarely viewed as a tourist destination, although with its historical sites and authentic cultural heritage, there are actually a lot to explore.

1. Escape to the ‘Thousand Islands’

Jakartans sometimes forgot that under the Jakarta Special Region actually has beautiful islands under the jurisdiction, you can still find white sandy beaches and beautiful underwater habitat suitable for snorkeling and maybe even diving. The key to finding a good place to enjoy Pulau Seribu is: the farther, the better. Don’t even bother stopping over to the overly visited Pramuka or Tidung, but opt for Pulau Macan or Pulau Harapan, which would take a little longer to get, but will have better beach and underwater view.

2. Enjoy Jakarta’s theme parks

Take your whole family to a fun-filled day long excursions to one of the theme parks in Jakarta and its surrounding area. On the north, we have Ancol recreation center with its Dunia Fantasi,  hotels, food centers by the sea, watersports activities and a whole lot of other fun things to do. In East Jakarta, we have the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah or Mini Indonesia, where you can see replicas of the many Indonesian traditional houses in a day. Click here for other fun parks!

3. Get yourself a good game of bowling!

Although we have lost a number of bowling alleys over the year, Jakarta still has some good ones that you should check out for a fun game of bowling. A great way to get out of the routine and a good reason for lots of drinking too!

Jakarta Bowling Center, Plaza Festival Kav. C No. 22, South Jakarta
Price: Rp.20,000,-/person/game.

Jaya Ancol Bowling Center, Jl. Lodan Timur Ancol No.01, North Jakarta
Price: 10 AM – 16 PM Rp.27,000/game. 4PM – 24AM : Rp.33,000/game.
Weekend: Rp 38,000 /game

Artha Gading Bowling Center, Mall Artha Gading, Jl. Artha Gading Selatan No.1, Jakarta Utara
Price : Rp.30,000/game
Weekend: Rp 35,000 /game

4. Picnic in the park

Living in Indonesia, sometimes we forget the fact that we are blessed with (nearly) a year round sunshine. In a clear day, pack a little basket and discover the few green areas or parks in the city to unroll your picnic mat, and enjoy some light bites you bring in your picnic basket.  Just dare to explore and you WILL find the perfect spot.

Read also: City Parks in Jakarta

5. Party on wheels with Jakarta’s only Party Bus

Beat the traffic and clubhop like a boss with ‘Royale VIP Bus‘! You can gather up to 25 people and enjoy the fully-equipped bus, is perfect for hen nights, bachelor’s parties, birthday party, or just sightseeing. VIP fun, guaranteed!

6. Race like a pro

unleash the speed racer in you and hit the speed curbs for Rp. 60,000 you will get 6 minutes of karting time, which doesn’t sound like a whole lot but it means 6 to 8 laps worth of speeding! And not to worry, the price includes all the necessary safety gears such as race suit, helm, and jacket.

Speedy Karting
Jl. Gatot Subroto kav.72 Pancoran, South Jakarta
(021) 79184674
Opening hours: 6 AM – 9 PM

7. Join a walking tour

Sometimes the best way to  get to know a place is on foot. No matter how long you’ve lived in Jakarta, you haven’t explored the city if you haven’t walked the alleys, stroll through the maze, and engage with the real Jakartans living in the city. You can do this by yourself, with the help of a map and a travel guide, or  take part in one of the many walking tours in Jakarta.

8. Enjoy a relaxing day at the spa

Spa or massage retreat is one Jakartans favourite destination because it provides instant therapy for tired body and mind after a long day. Check out our list of must try spas in the city or the best traditional spas, for a more Indonesian approach of pampering,  to get pampered enjoy a whole afternoon, or even a whole day at the spa.

9. Hit the rink for some ice-skating

Yes, it is possible. Check out some of this ice rinks in the city that you can try:

BX Rink, Bintaro (Rp. 65,000 all day for weekdays, Rp. 80,000/2 hours for weekends)
Bintaro Xchange Mall Lt.UG/3A, CBD Boulevard Bintaro Jaya, Sektor VII, Banten 15227

Sky Rink Jakarta (Rp. 65,000 all day for weekdays, Rp. 85,000/2 hours for weekends)
Mal Taman Anggrek, Lt. 3, Jl. Letjend. S. Parman Kav. 21, West Jakarta

10. Do some watersports

Ancol bay area has some spots where you can rent Jet Skis by the hour, or Ffr wakeboarding junkies, head to Epic Cablepark in Ancol Dreamland. Prices start from Rp. 125,000 per 2 hours or 250,000 for one whole day.

You can also make your way to Jakarta’s mangrove conservation in Pantai Indah Kapuk, where you can find some canoes for rent for Rp. 100,000/40 minutes, while the Jakarta Paddling Club holds regular trainings for all  levels of paddlers.

Read Also: Where to Do Watersports in Jakarta

 

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Party Like it’s The 70s at Crowne Plaza’s RETRO Revival, 4 March 2016

Revive the great Retro days and bring back fond memories of the club by celebrating with us, 70s style! this Friday, 4 March 2016.

Bring the the gliter and glam, puff up your hair, and wear that platform shoes, the sequined top and the flared trousers, we’re here to get the disco ball spinning and the night lit up.

Enjoy a special performance by:  DJ Paul, one of the best mix retro DJs in Asia, with a diverse selection of tracks that soothe the soul and who enjoys his music and making smooth moves, both at his console and on the floor! And sing along with the dynamic duo Mega & Mauro, from the Rising Star contest, that will sing all the favourites 70s tunes all night long.

Enjoy free flow drink all night, supported by Wolf Blass, Heineken and Albens Cider and scrumptious dinner (included in the cover charge).

Entry Fee:

Non-member: Rp. 450,000 nett/guest
Special for What’s New Jakarta readers: show this post and get special rate: Rp. 400,000 nett/guest
(Drink coupon can be redeemed all night long!)

For more information, please call: 0818 4742 95 Dwi Puspita: 0815 8527 4995

Crowne Plaza Hotel
Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav 2-3, Jakarta 12930
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Sunday Brunch at Gran Melia Jakarta

From 12 PM till 2 PM

Sundays are for waking up late and enjoy life with your loved ones, so wrap up your weekend with our own Cafe Gran Via Sunday Brunch. Indulge with our selection of Japanese sushi and sashimi, savour the freshness of our Mongolian BBQ or our unique authentic Indian cuisine or treat yourself at our Chinese open kitchen station. Your little ones are also taken care of, with our dedicated kids buffet and entertaining activities at our Kids Corner, a fully equipped playground where they will enjoy their Sunday in the company of our trained entertainers.

For more information and reservation, please call (021) 526 8080 ext. 2328 | cafegranvia@granmeliajakarta.com

Gran Melia Jakarta

Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. X-0 Kuningan Jakarta 12950 Indonesia
www. granmeliajakarta.com

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Friday Seafood & Steak Buffet at Gran Melia Jakarta

From 6 PM till 10 PM

Every Friday treat yourself with a delicious selection of fresh seafood and beef cuts while you stroll along

our International buffet counter sections and savor dishes from around the world. Stop by our many live stations and have your meal cooked, a la minute, based on your direct requests to our talented chefs. End your evening with a large selection of home-made desserts, including our legendary chocolate fountain, a sweet finish to an exquisite culinary journey.

Gran Melia Jakarta

Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. X-0 Kuningan Jakarta 12950 Indonesia
www. granmeliajakarta.com

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Wine and Cheese at Aperitivo, Gran Melia Jakarta

Every Thursday 6 PM – 8 PM

The experience of the aperitivo is a consolidated Italian tradition. Literally, aperitivo is a pre-meal drink whose scope is to stimulate appetite, but it has come to signify the ritual of going out for a drink at one of the many bars that offer it throughout the peninsula. “Facciamoci un aperitivo” (Let’s have an aperitivo) is what you hear all the time the most casual way to meet up with friends or blind dates! It gives you a chance to socialize and relax while snacking before dinner often spoiling dinner altogether!

Our Lobby Lounge will serve every Thursday a global selection of worldwide cheeses and wines, complemented by a live sultry jazz band. Wine and cheese is a match made in heaven!

Prices are subject to 10% service charge and prevailing government tax. For more information and reservation, please call (021) 526 8080 ext. 2328

GRAN MELIA JAKARTA

Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. X-0 Kuningan Jakarta 12950 Indonesia
www. granmeliajakarta.com

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14 Best Spots for a Ladies’ Night Out in Jakarta

Move over, boys. These deals are only for the ladies! A night designed to encourage the beautiful ladies in Jakarta to come all dolled up, Ladies Night is the night when all the female patrons pay less or even free of cover charge or drinks and enjoy the night. Here’s some of the places for ladies night:

1. Every Tuesday at Midtown Bistro & Lounge

Every Tuesday start at 7pm – close
2 for 1 selected Cocktails + Snack Bar for only 120K

Info & RSVP : +6221 5274 088
Location: Jl. Tulodong Atas No,28 SCBD | Senopati

2. Every Friday at Bacchus Bar, InterContinental Jakarta MidPlaza

free specialty cocktail or a glass of wine from Sababay Winery from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and enjoy a 50% off from your total alcohol consumption until 10 p.m.

Location: Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav, 10-11, Jakarta, Indonesia 10220

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3.  Every Thursday at BlÜ Martini, JW Marriott

get 50% disc. for house pouring, martini and beer. Get free martini cocktail every Tuesday, from 8pm – 11pm
For more information and reservation, please contact BlÜ Martini at 5798 8888.

Location: Jl. DR Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav. E.1.2 No. 1& 2, Mega Kuningan, Jakarta 12950, Indonesia |
T: (62-21) 5798 8888
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4. Every Tuesday & Wednesday at Sailendra, JW Marriott

This is for you that don’t want to bother with the drinks and want to go straight to the main course! Experience a vast selection of the best buffet in town with your lady friends, and enjoy 50% off on your dinner every Tuesday & Wednesday.

Location:  JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta, Jl. DR Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav. E.1.2 No. 1& 2, Mega Kuningan, Jakarta 12950, Indonesia |
T: (62-21) 5798 8888
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5.  Every Thursday at Burgundy, Grand Hyatt Jakarta

Complimentary cocktails from 8 pm – 10 pm and exclusive offers all night long. For more information and reservations, please dial ext. 8-3450.

Location: Jalan M.H. Thamrin, Kav. 28 – 30, Jakarta 10350, Indonesia
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6.  Every Thursday at Fez & Dungeon (by Aphrodite) Jakarta

Free-flow house spirits from 8pm – 10pm (in FEZ) / 10pm – midnight + 50% off selected cocktails for LADIES (in Dungeon)!

Jalan Kemang Raya 78 B Jakarta, Indonesia 12730

kinara.co.id/fez

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JW Marriott Jakarta Hosts an Exclusive Wine Dinner with Beringer Estate Wine

The General Manager of the JW Marriott Jakarta, Mr. Karan Berry, and the brand ambassador for Beringer Estate, Ms. Kristen Araoz Gridley, hosted a media wine dinner at the JW Marriott Jakarta last week.

With US Ambassador Robert Blake presiding as the guest-of-honour, 40 attendees were treated to a gastronomic experience of excellent Beringer wines paired by Kristen, with a sumptuous bespoke dinner prepared by Francisco Brown in the beautifully decorated ballroom.

Beringer Estate Ambassador, Kristen, had paired the menu with a selection of lovely Beringer Estate wines. During dinner Kristen explained why she had chosen the individual wines to pair with each course and gave guests an insight into the rich one hundred and forty year history of Beringer Estate.

(from left to right) Mr. Karan Berry, General Manager posing with His Excellency Robert Blake, US Ambassador to Indonesia and Kristen Gridley, Beringer Wine Ambassador along with Executive Chef Francisco.

 

H.E. Robert Blake addressed the gathering and discussed U.S. wine exports to Indonesia and the potential to grow the market even further.

At the end of the dinner, The US ambassador was presented with a bottle of the Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, by Kristen Gridley and JW Marriott GM Karan Berry and Chef Francisco in appreciation of his support.

A range of Beringer Wines are available in JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta in the award-winning Sailendra Restaurant, Asuka Japanese Dining, Pearl Chinese Restaurant and Blü Martini Bar & Lounge.

Lobster and salmon Ravioli, paired with Beringer Napa Valley Chardonnay 2013

A beautiful dessert ‘palette’ with hazelnut crumble and mandarin orange sorbet, paired with Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012.

The longest continually operating winery in California, Beringer has been Napa Valley’s benchmark producer since its establishment in 1876. An acclaimed portfolio of wines are crafted from Napa’s finest appellations and Beringer’s exceptional collection of vineyards. The historic estate in St. Helena offers a tradition of hospitality that defines the Napa Valley. Currently, Beringer wines are distributed by PT Pantja Artha Niaga and available at Red n White and shop 99.

For more information about JW Marriott Jakarta, Visit their website, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

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Happy Hour at Pullman Jakarta Central Park

Pullman Jakarta Central Park

Podomoro City Jl. Let Jend. S. Parman Kav. 28 Jakarta 11470 – Indonesia

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Pullman Jakarta Central Park Afternoon Tea

Pullman Jakarta Central Park

Podomoro City Jl. Let Jend. S. Parman Kav. 28 Jakarta 11470 – Indonesia

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Bowling Alleys in Jakarta

Although not plenty (some of the really good ones closed in recent years) Jakarta still has a few decent bowling alleys to satisfy your craving of a good bowling session with your friends. Don’t worry with the bowling shoes, all alleys provide bowling shoes to rent at an affordable price.

1. Jakarta Bowling Center

Plaza Festival Kav. C No. 22, South Jakarta
Price: Rp.20,000,-/person/game (weekend)

Hours: 11.00am – 10pm

2. Jaya Ancol Bowling Center

Jl. Lodan Timur Ancol No.01, North Jakarta

Price: 10 AM – 16 PM Rp.27,000/game. 4PM – 24AM : Rp.33,000/game.
Weekend: Rp 38,000 /game

Weekdays before 16.00 : Rp 20.000
Weekdays after 16.00 : Rp 25.000

3. Artha Gading Bowling Center

Mall Artha Gading 6th floor Jl. Artha Gading Selatan No.1, Jakarta Utara

Price : Rp.30,000/game
Weekend: Rp 35,000 /game

4. Grand Bowling

Monday-Friday 
10am – 4pm = Rp10.000 / game
4pm – 10 pm = Rp14.000 / game

Weekend/ Holidays
10am – 10pm = Rp17.000 / game

Mall WTC Matahari, Jl. Raya Serpong no.39 Serpong Utara Tangerang Selatan

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The Dharmawangsa Jakarta Hosts MasterChef New Zealand 2014 Winner Kasey & Karena

 

 

 

The Dharmawangsa Jakarta recently hosted a culinary collaboration with MasterChef New Zealand 2014 Winner, Kasey and Karena Bird on Friday, 19 February 2016, at Jakarta Courtyard of The Dharmawangsa Jakarta. In the event, Kasey and Karena presented an afternoon cooking demonstration and a collaboration with the hotel’s executive chef, Felix Budisetiawan.

New Zealand’s celebrity chefs Kasey and Karena Bird are crowned as the youngest winners of MasterChef New Zealand 2014. These two sisters from Maketu, New Zealand, are also known as food columnist and contributors, conducting cooking demonstrations across the countries, and have self-published their first cookbook together “For The Love Of….”

The event started with a welcoming speech by the Ambassador of New Zealand to Indonesia, H.E. Dr. Trevor Matheson, followed by live cooking demo by the entertaining duo, Kasey and Karena. Guests are invited to see and taste live demonstrations of 2 menu creations using the freshly prepared New Zealand’s ingredients: New Zealand’s Green Lip Mussels among others. The evening is concluded by The Dharmawangsa’s thematic buffet dinner, Jimbaran Barbecue dinner in a relaxing al fresco setting of Jakarta Restaurant’s Courtyard.

 

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Indonesia Starts Paying for Plastic Bags & Win a Dinner for Two at Warung Turki/Turkuaz!

Dear Jakartans!

Starting last week, a number of supermarkets and vendors in 22 cities across Indonesia began charging customers for using plastic bags in a bid to reduce waste. The policy, initiated by the Ministry for the Environment and Forestry, will be on a six-month trial run before it is implemented elsewhere and that the cost of each plastic bag depends on the respective provincial and city governments, the Jakarta Globe reports. Although the ministry recommended a price of no less than Rp. 200, The Jakarta government has plans to charge up to Rp 5,000 per bag to customers while Balikpapan has reportedly charge Rp. 1,500 per bag.

Finally, some possible good environmental news: Minister of Environment and Forestry Siti Nurbaya has implied that the government may transform the currently commercially-used Senayan Golf Driving Range (not the previously reported Senayan Golf), located within the Gelora Bung Karno complex into a city park as early as next month,Kompas.com reports. We can’t wait until this comes true!

After Joey Alexander, another proud moment for Indonesians as we are going to have our first F1 driver in history, the 23 year old Rio Haryanto. Despite the controversies regarding the amount of funding Rio Haryanto, backed by State-owned Pertamina and the Ministry of Youth and Sports need to pay to his team—amounting to 15 million euros— Formula One race is indeed one of the most prestigious and he most popular sporting events in the world with number of viewers just beaten by the World Cup and the Olympics. Rio will make his F1 debut at the Australian Grand Prix on 20 March.

Don’t miss out the chance to win an exquisite lunch/dinner for two at Turkuaz/Warung Turki. Just answer this simple question for this week’s quiz: “In what days do the belly dancers perform in Warung Turki?” Submit your answer toturwar.quiz@gmail.com and see if you’re the lucky winner to last week’s quiz here!

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Cheers,

Deisy Wong Will 
CEO/Founder
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Blood Donation at Hotel Gran Mahakam

February is a special month for Hotel Gran Mahakam since it is the 18^th Anniversary of the hotel. Hotel Gran Mahakam feel proud and thankful to be one of the five-star hotels in Jakarta to serve the best quality of service and products.

Some activities were held to celebrate the anniversary of Hotel Gran Mahakam and one of it was a social activity, Blood Donation, which was held on Friday, 19^th February 2016.

There were 100 partipicants joinning the social activity which was held in Jasmine Room and we donated it directly to Palang Merah Indonesia.

With a lot of positive responses from the staffs, clients and guests of Hotel Gran Mahakam, we will organize blood donation activities regularly every six months.

As seen in the picture one of the staff donated his blood on this social activity to celebrate the 18^th anniversary of Hotel Gran Mahakam.

HOTEL GRAN MAHAKAM
Jalan Mahakam I no.6, Blok M, Jakarta 12130
Tel: (62 – 21) – 720 99 66
Website : www.granmahakam.com

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Grand Final PUTRI INDONESIA 2016 at Plenary Hall Jakarta Convention Center, Jakarta

For the first time, The Yayasan Puteri Indonesia (YPI) in collaboration with Mustika Ratu invited Miss International 2015, Edymar Martinez Blanco to attend the Grand Final of Putri Indonesia 2016, The main event that showcased 39 finalists, representing each province of Indonesia.

The winner for this 2016 pageant was Kezia Roslin from North Sulawesi, followed up by Felicia from Lampung as first Runner up and Intan Aletrino from West Sumatera as second runner up.

 

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Dian Septo Pramono Appointed as Hotel Manager of HARRIS Hotel Samarinda

TAUZIA Hotel Management is pleased to announce the appointment of Dian Septo Pramono as Hotel Manager of HARRIS Hotel Samarinda. The hotel is strategically located on the shores of the Mahakam River right next to the Mahakam Bridge which connects the cities of Samarinda and Balikpapan.

HARRIS Hotel Samarinda is an ideal place for travelers and only 3-minute drive to the Big Mall, the biggest and most recent shopping venue in town, 5 minutes to Islamic Center Mosque, 15 minutes to government offices and city center, and 35 minutes away from Samarinda International Airport.

Featuring 143 comfortable guestrooms & suites (half with stunning views over the Mahakam River), HARRIS Hotel Samarinda also offers fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, HARRIS Café, HARRIS Juice Bar, H’Spa, Dino Kid’s Club, complimentary WiFi throughout the premises and spacious car park.

The hotel also provides 3 convenient meeting rooms with combined capacity for up to 180 people and also the sizable Mahakam Ballroom which can accommodate for up to 1,500 people.

“My career in the hospitality industry has brought me to places I’ve never dreamed of – like for instance in 2007, I got a chance to be stationed in Doha, Qatar for more than 4 years before coming back home. I’m very glad I decided to build myself a career in this industry,” added Dian, “and I’m really eager to make the second-ever HARRIS Hotel in the island of Borneo a major hit in town!”

Dian is actually no newbie to TAUZIA Hotel Management. Prior to this assignment he spent six months as Executive Assistant Manager at HARRIS Hotel & Conventions Bekasi. In total he has more than 18 years of experience beginning at Pavilion Apartment Jakarta by Marriott International as Housekeeper to his posting as General Manager at FAVE Hotel Langkawi Malaysia in 2013.

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Healthy Kids, Happy Family – Family Fun Time only at HARRIS Hotel & Conventions Kelapa Gading

Jakarta, 24 February 2016 – Look no further for a true fun experience with your family because HARRIS Hotel & Conventions Kelapa Gading has it all! Through “Healthy Kids, Happy Family” – enjoy a variety of sumptuous food and refreshing beverage – plus plenty of kid activities on Saturday, 12 March, 16 April & 14 May 2016.

Parents usually are very concerned of what goes inside their kids and HARRIS Hotels understands that. Specially for the event, HARRIS Hotel & Conventions Kelapa Gading has prepared the all-you-can-eat healthy buffet featuring oven baked fish station, fresh fruit salad, steamed fish, free-flow milk and many more!

“The philosophy behind this exciting program is to encourage kids to eat well and stay active. School life might take up a lot of their time to the point that sometimes with all the homework – there’s no more time left to stay active and happy,” said Agus Dewantoro, F&B Manager – HARRIS Hotel & Conventions Kelapa Gading.

In addition to the fun menu, fun activities like sports and Zumba are also provided so children can fully express themselves and enjoy the weekend.

With only IDR 258,000nett / 1 child & 1 adult – stand a chance to also win FREE stay & dining voucher at HARRIS Hotel & Conventions Kelapa Gading.

In ensuring that guests are able to make positive contribution to society, HARRIS Hotel & Conventions Kelapa Gading has committed to donate IDR 5,000 for every package purchased to the hotel’s corporate social responsibility program.

For further information & reservation, feel free to contact +62 21 4587 8200 or visit www.harrishotels.com  . Make sure also you take a lot of pictures to capture the unforgettable moment and tag/mention to our facebook and instrgam @harriskelapagading.

HARRIS Hotel & Conventions Kelapa Gading

Sentra Kelapa Gading, Jl. Bulevar Kelapa Gading Blok M – Jakarta 14240

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Announcing the Global Debut of My TAUZIA Privilege – the Loyalty Program by TAUZIA Hotel Management

In conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebrations as well as taking the insight of “Wealth of Fortune” from the eponymous numerology philosophy – TAUZIA Hotel Management is announcing the global debut of its loyalty program, My TAUZIA Privilege!

What is better than to begin a new year with great hopes for prosperity in mind? Simply earning added benefits by unlocking more destinations with My TAUZIA Privilege!

With 43 hotels in operation, TAUZIA Hotel Management is focusing on three main objectives in the coming new year.

First is to acquire new customers, second is to increase the engagement and referrals, and last but never least, is to stimulate loyalty amongst customers. This has prompted the award-winning Indonesian hotel operator to launch an innovative customer’s loyalty program, My TAUZIA Privilege.

Starting today members can earn TAUZIA Points with every eligible stay in participating hotels across the nation.

Membership level for this program is divided into three different tiers and are named following the core motto of TAUZIA Hotel Management: SIMPLE – valid for newly-enrolled members, FRIENDLY – awarded to members who have accumulated at least 10,000 TAUZIA Points within one-year of membership, and UNIQUE – awarded once 25,000 TAUZIA Points have been earned.

“All members can instantly enjoy exclusive benefits in all participating hotels, such as complimentary fruit or snack platter in the room, room upgrades, guaranteed late checkout until 6PM and early check-in starting 9AM, special member-only offers and discounts on breakfast, F&B menus, laundry and spa,” said Tami Wicaksono, TAUZIA’s Corporate Loyalty Program Manager.

Enrollment is completely free of charge and members can self-register by signing up on the member’s site at www.tauziahotels.com by using their social media accounts or by filling in an online application form. Auto invitation option is also available for guests who have made reservations using an active email address.

The loyalty program is supported by advanced digital technology and is entirely operating online. TAUZIA Hotel Management who has been actively supporting more than a bunch of eco-friendly movements, will go the green way by distributing electronic membership cards complete with the holder’s name, membership level and account number.

“As a token of our appreciation, we’re reserving the physical membership card only for the highest-tier members,” said Xavier Droin, TAUZIA’s Chief Operations Officer.

One TAUZIA Point is equivalent to IDR 1,000 spent on qualifying room rates. TAUZIA Points can be used to pay for hotel reservations, partially or in full.

Partnership with Global Hospitality Solutions Pte. Ltd.

TAUZIA Hotel Management appointed Global Hospitality Solutions (GHS), a Singapore-based company with over 12 years experience in providing innovative technology and marketing solutions to some recognizable brands in Asia.

It specializes in hospitality profit optimization through strategic implementation of loyalty marketing, CRM and social commerce solutions.

GHS is assisting TAUZIA Hotel Management in creating new business opportunities, profits optimization and service quality enhancements through the integrated CRM platform and loyalty program iReward.

“We are excited to partner with GHS, as their expertise will help us put our technology on par with that of online travel agents so as to level the playing ground and allow our hotels to gain back control over their guests and lower their distribution costs,” added Xavier Droin, “and all this in a truly cross-platform and mobile-friendly fashion.”

TAUZIA Hotel Management Eases Customer’s Booking Journey with iBooking

In conjunction with the launch of My TAUZIA Privilege loyalty program, TAUZIA Hotel Management – the award-winning hotel operator in Indonesia – takes the opportunity to revamp its booking engine to better serve its customers.

Following the partnership with Global Hospitality Solutions, TAUZIA has started using iBooking – an innovative product that powers direct online bookings across all TAUZIA hotel websites.

“Our company manages multiple hotel brands and iBooking will allow us to consolidate all our direct online bookings into one single platform. Compared with other online travel sites, this cutting-edge technology will streamline the booking process and allow our customers to complete their bookings within less than 2 minutes”,  said Rini Anggraini, TAUZIA’s Corporate Director of Revenue Management & Distribution.

And not only that, with iBooking, registered members will also be able to book hotel rooms using their points earned with My TAUZIA Privilege. The platform is also fully mobile responsive – making it a breeze for guests to complete their bookings without the need for a desktop or laptop computer.

“Furthermore, we also extended our partnership with DOKU – one of Indonesia’s largest and fastest growing provider of electronic payment solutions – so that our guests can now pay for their bookings not only using credit cards, but also through ATM transfer, or from all AlfaMart stores across Indonesia,” added Rini Anggraini.

Become a member of My TAUZIA Privilege loyalty program now, and unlock countless benefits from participating hotels every time you book through www.tauziahotels.com

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Richard Sembiring Appointed as Hotel Manager of POP! Hotel Kemang Jakarta

TAUZIA Hotel Management, an award-winning hotel operator in Indonesia takes great pleasure announcing the promotion of Richard Sembiring as Hotel Manager of POP! Hotel Kemang, with extensive responsibilities over all operational aspects of the hotel.

 Richard first joined TAUZIA back in May 2011 when he started off as Duty Manager at HARRIS Hotel & Residences Riverview Kuta – Bali before eventually moving up as Assistant Hotel Manager for HARRIS-POP! Hotel & Conventions Gubeng Surabaya in January 2015.

Strategically located at Jalan Kemang Raya no. 3 – South Jakarta, POP! Hotel Kemang features 147 comfortable guestrooms, 24/7 front desk, vending machines, internet corner, FREE WiFi connection throughout all premises, complimentary breakfast and a meeting room with capacity for up to 30 persons.

Each POP! room is equipped with 26-inch satellite TV, AC, sofa bed, safe deposit box and FREE bottled mineral water.

POP! Hotel Kemang is just walking distance to numerous favorite eateries, 5-minute away from SOS Hospital, 10-minute drive to Blok M Plaza and 15-minute drive to Pasar Minggu Train Station.

Find out more about POP! Hotel Kemang by checking out www.pophotels.com & @pophotels on social media

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Shaolin Warriors at Ciputra Artpreneur Theater, Jakarta

Bank Mayapada and Ciputra Artpreneur held Shaolin warriors, a spectacular kungfu show that showcases the remarkable skill, stunning movement, and spectacular imagery of Kung Fu in a dynamic, fully choreographed theatrical production, from 19 to 21 Februari 2016.

 

Featuring rarely seen Buddhist meditation alongside deadly martial-arts prowess, this breathtaking extravaganza follows the journey from a young child’s initiation into an ancient monastery to achieving fully fledged warrior status through diligent training and study. In addition to the incredible kung fu feats, the show also reflects the profoundness of Chinese Buddhism, the “Unity of Zen and Martial Arts” in particular.

With highly charged choreography and stunning Kung Fu skills remaining at the core of its success, and supported by stunning scenery, atmospheric music, spectacular lighting and costumes, Shaolin Warriors has amazed over overseas audiences to date when it toured through North America, Australia, New Zealand and the UK time and again from 2000 through to 2016.

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Emirates Expands Switzerland Operation

Emirates announced the expansion of its operation in Switzerland with the addition of a second daily service to Geneva effective 1st June 2016. The new flight will be operated by a state-of-the-art Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in a three-class configuration, with eight Private Suites in First Class, 42 lie flat seats in Business Class, and 310 spacious seats in Economy Class.

Emirates flight EK83 will depart Dubai International Airport at 14:55hrs and arrive in Geneva at 19:50hrs. The outbound flight EK84 will depart Geneva at 21:45hrs and arrive in Dubai at 06:10hrs the following day.

Customers on Emirates’ flights enjoy the famed hospitality of its multi-national Cabin Crew, including Swiss, as well as gourmet cuisine and Emirates’ award-winning ice entertainment system. With more than 2000 channels of on-demand entertainment, from movies, television programmes, games, audio books, and music from around the world, ice has been named the world’s best inflight entertainment system by Skytrax for 11 consecutive years.

As with all Emirates flights, passengers will benefit from a generous baggage allowance of 30kg in Economy Class, 40kg in Business Class and 50 kg in First Class. Passengers travelling in premium cabins will also enjoy lounge access as well as Chauffeur-drive service.

www.emirates.com

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grandkemang Hotel “U-NEON NIGHT” Corporate Gathering 2016

February 19, 2016, grandkemang Hotel Jakarta held the annual Corporate Gathering event at Magzi Ballroom, grandkemang Hotel Jakarta. This annual event was made to honor our loyal corporate clients and media partners all around Jakarta. Approximately 200 guests attended to this event wore white, bright, light costumes according to the dress code. This year, we brought something different by choosing “glow in the dark” as the event’s theme. U-neon came from unite and neon, and U-neon night refers to “you night”.

Ballroom was transformed into a dark and glowing lounge with fantastic DJ table on stage and the dance floor next to it as the main stage of the event. Big lounge area with sofas and cocktail tables spread around the ballroom. The glow-in-the-dark ambience was started right from the ballroom foyer to get more neon feeling for the guests before entering the main area. There were photobooth available for guests to take photos using the glow sticks provided as the accessories.

The event was started at 7.15 pm and opened by the MCs. Then continued with the welcoming speech by Mr. Richard Daguise, CEO & Managing Director of MESA Hotels and Resorts, together joined on the main stage, Mr. Florent Humeau, Hotel Manager of grandkemang Hotel Jakarta, followed by the introduction of MESA and grandkemang Sales & Marketing team.

The guests were then entertained with magic performance by Josh The Magic Man, DJ performance by DJ ALC, games, door prizes, and grand prizes of 5 (five) round-trip tickets from Citilink, 2 (two) nights stay along with Spa Treatment at The edge Bali, 1 (one) night stay along with lunch/dinner and Spa Treatment at MesaStila. On that occasion, grandkemang also announced the Top 3 Producers in 2015 which are Frisian Flag, Saipem, and Lintas Marga.

On behalf of grandkemang Hotel Jakarta, we would like to thank all parties and sponsor below who made the night a memorable and fun for everyone:

Citilink, The edge Bali, MesaStila, Euromedica, Wardah, Nestle Indonesia, Multi Bintang Indonesia, Philips, Four Points by Sheraton Bandung, Santa Monica Resort Ciawi, Poetre Spa Colony, Hope, Die Stube, DJ ALC, Josh The Magic Man

 

grandkemang Hotel Jakarta

Jl. Kemang Raya 2H, Kebayoran Baru Jakarta 12730

Email : pr@gk.mesahotelsandresorts.com

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