C’est ‘Branché’! A French Bistro Experience in Senopati Jakarta

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In France, a bistro means a small restaurant that serves moderately-priced meals in a modest setting. This is where you can usually find home style and more rustic meals that are far from the rigorous fine dining standards.

Following the ever increasing number of spots in Jakarta that’s eager to adopt ‘the Parisian way of eating & drinking’, comes Branché, a casual French style bistro in the uber hip neighborhood of Senopati. The word branché itself is the slang word for hip or trendy in colloquy French, and it seems that such is what the place would want to appear.

Spanning three floors complete with attic and roof top area, Branché probably has one of the most spacious dining area in the neighborhood. The theme of the design is the evidently still popular industrial style interior and exterior; with exposed floor, walls, black partitions, frames and windowpanes, to the metal stair cases. This place definitely sings out ‘warehouse chic’ loud and clear.

What I do love the most though, is their attic space in the third floor with its glass rooftop that promises an abundant of natural light during the day (perfect for those bright instagram shots) and beautiful view of the night sky at night. The attic area leads to the open air rooftop with a sweeping view of SCBD’s skyscrapers, both with minimum spending cap.

Helmed by Chef Raka Wiradhika that has quite the experience working around the world, Branché’s food consists of not just french-inspired food, but almost anything that’s popular for the Jakarta masses; from light bites, sandwiches, meat, poultry and fish main courses, to pasta, pizza, and even the Asian favorites that are pretty much omnipresent in Jakarta’s cafes and, in this case, bistros.

For starter, I tried the Seaweed Salad, with the sweetened crystal seaweed on a bed of lettuce, tumbled with corn kernels, whole cashews, sliced apples, oranges and a drizzle of sweet lemon dressing. Definitely a very nutritious salad packed with a lot of crunch.

For main course, I tried two of their five signature dishes; first the Wild Salmon Marine, with panko-crusted salmon served with pureed potatoes naturally colored green with herbs, served with sauteed shimeji mushrooms and torched Japanese cucumber. The panko did give the salmon a pleasant texture, and the fish meat was cooked to perfection.

I also tried the Chicken Au Vin, two pieced of chicken thigh braised in red wine sauce, served with pieces of carrots, mushrooms and shallots on a big portion of mashed potato. Definitely a rustic meal that’s fit to feed two.

I hardly had room for anything more but before I can complain, my Creme Brûlée Muffin came to my table. And it is exactly that, a large vanilla muffin that has been scooped out to give room for the creme brûlée or french egg custard, and garnished with berries. But instead of sprinkled with sugar and torched for its characteristic layer of caramel, chef Raka gives caramel lovers even better substitute with a brandy caramel tuile on top.

As the night falls, I saw more people coming in and crowding around the bar. And who doesn’t like to end a meal with a slight tipple? I tried one of Branché’s signature cocktail, the Fleur De Lis with vodka, lychee liquor, white wine, soda, and dill leaves. Such a refreshing end note! Other than the cocktails, Branche also offers a good selection of drinks, both alcohol and non-alcoholic. For the coffee, they don’t beat around the bush and opt for the trusted Tanamera blends and brews.

Branché Bistro
Jalan Senopati No. 33, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Phone:(021) 5734448
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Hours: 10AM–12AM

 

 

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DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta – Diponegoro Participates in Hilton Worldwide’s Largest Annual Global Career Initiative

Careers@Hilton Live Showcases the Diverse and Rewarding Career Opportunities in Hospitality for Job Seekers Around the World

Jakarta, Indonesia – May 28, 2016 – DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta- Diponegoro has taken part in Careers@Hilton Live: Youth in Hospitality Month, Hilton Worldwide’s annual global career event showcasing the many opportunities available in the hospitality industry for young people. Throughout the month of May, Hilton Worldwide hotels and corporate offices around the globe are hosting hundreds of events to inform those looking for employment about the exciting and diverse career opportunities in the hospitality industry. This initiative is a part of Hilton Worldwide’s Open Doors commitment, which aims to positively impact at least one million young people by 2019 and better prepare them to reach their full potential.

On May 28 2016, DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta hosted an event to share the experience of working in the hospitality industry to the next generation. Starting with the selection of potential students from several universities, the hotel created an exciting job shadow program with every Head of Department (HOD) for 1 week. Within this week, all students were attached with an HOD and received the experience of working in the real environment that they may not had in their university. For those who did not have a chance to participate in this program, the hotel held a seminar about career in the hospitality industry as well as showcasing activities in every department. Every invited student could have a direct experience in every booth such as learning how to make towel art in Housekeeping booth, trying the blind testing coffee in F&B booth, etc. This exciting event ended with a mini graduation of job shadowing program.

Markus Kaliss – General Manager, said, “We are happy to be part of this annual global career initiative of Hilton. This year, we are not only giving interested students a preview about working in the hospitality industry by showcasing our departmental booth and holding a seminar for the students but also giving a chance to selected students from several universities to get the excitement of working in the real hospitality industry. We have done the job shadow program for a week and finally, the mini graduation was held on Saturday, 28 May 2016. We hope all participants did have a real experience by joined this program and also be able to contribute to give them a clear vision about work life after they have done their studies at the university, especially in hospitality industry”

Careers@Hilton Live: Youth in Hospitality events are a unique opportunity for Hilton Worldwide Team Members to inspire job seekers about careers in the hospitality industry, and to support them by providing guidance on the skills that are vital to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Participants have been joining Hilton Worldwide Team Members for events ranging from résumé clinics to networking, as well as presentations from Team Members on their career paths in hospitality.

For more information about Careers@Hilton Live: Youth in Hospitality Month, please visit http://ift.tt/25xUbOw . For information on job opportunities with Hilton Worldwide, visit http://ift.tt/1buqSNn

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Intercontinental MidPlaza’s Spirit of Ramadan

This year, Rasa restaurant presents it’s The Spirit of Ramadhan  promotion to welcome the holy month of Ramadhan. Break the fast at Rasa for a more colorful fasting experience.  From live cooking stations to interactive food stalls, Rasa aims  to be one stop restaurant to pamper the guest’s taste palate.

The guest can choose from vast selection of Indonesian dishes and our Arabic corner such as white fish tagine, middle eastern mezzeh platter, and lamb ouzi biryani, while being accompanied by marawis musical performance.

Price: Rp 375,000++ per person.

Available from June 7th – July 7th, 2016

For more information and reservation, call +62 21 251 0888 or visit intercontinental.com

Intercontinental Jakarta Midplaza

Jl. Jendral Sudirman Kav. 10-11, Jakarta 10220 – Indonesia

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Amaroosa Hotels Welcome Ramadhan

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This Ramadan all Amaroosa’s chain of hotels including Amaroossa Cosmo Jakarta, Little Amaroossa Residence, Amaroossa Grande Bekasi, Bogor and Amaroossa Royal Amaroossa Suite Bali, will have three main programs: ‘Wefie Bawa Rejeki’, ‘Amaroossa Bagi 1000 Al Qur’an’ and ‘Amaroossa Bersih Bersih Mushola’ in 5 city Amaroossa Hotels: Jakarta, Bekasi, Bogor, Bandung and Bali.

Wefie Bawa Rejeki adalah program jejaring sosial, kolaborasi antara Amaroossa Hotels, Tabloid Wanita Indonesia dan Woman Radio Jakarta. Dimana peserta hanya cukup mengunggah foto wefie dengan lokasi di Amaroossa Hotels sampai dengan tanggal 4 Juni 2016. Dan tiga pemenang yang terpilih akan mendapatkan hadiah gratis buka puasa untuk masing-masing maksimal 10 orang, dengan pilihan tempat di Cosmo Amaroossa Jakarta, Amaroossa Grande Bekasi, Royal Amaroossa Bogor dan Amaroossa Bandung. Sedangkan untuk kegiatan Corporate Social Responsibility, Amaroossa Hotels akan membagikan 1000 Al Qur’an dan Bersih bersih Mushola dengan lokasi berada di sekitar hotel. Kegiatan ini juga dilaksanakan sebelum memasuki bulan Ramadhan, dengan tujuan agar Mushola yang dibersihkan dan Al Quran yang dibagikan, dapat dipergunakan selama bulan Ramadhan.

Wefie Bawa Rejeki is a social networking program, a collaboration between Amaroossa Hotels, Tabloid Wanita Indonesia and Woman Radio Jakarta. Participants are only required to upload photos of them at Amaroossa Hotels until June 4, 2016. Three selected winners will receive a free gift iftar for up to 10 persons each, with a choice of places in Jakarta Amaroossa Cosmo, Amaroossa Grande Bekasi, Amaroossa Royal Bogor and Bandung Amaroossa.

As for its Corporate Social Responsibility, Amaroossa Hotels will share 1000 Qur’an and ‘Bersih Bersih Mushola’ where the hotel will help clean small mosques around the hotel. These activities are also conducted prior to the month of Ramadan.

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Located at Jalan Pangeran Antasari, Jakarta Amaroossa Cosmo also prepares various deals in the month of Ramadan starting from room packages, meeting packages as well as Iftar buffet. For room packages, starting from Rp 650,000/room/night to stay in a deluxe room (terms and conditions apply). This promotion is valid from June 6 to July 9, 2016.

For guests who want to enjoy Iftar buffet with family and colleagues, Amaroossa Cosmo will have a presentation of Indonesian specialties, rotated everyday, themed ‘Kuliner Kampung’ (culinary village) in Andromeda Restaurant with different menu every day, from Ta’jil to desserts. Enjoy Indonesian mainstays such as ayam pepes, empal toblos, tumis tahu buncis and Soto Bandung, also a selection of other favourite traditional menus such as ikan asin kipas, tahu bacem, sambal goreng kentang etc. This Iftar buffet is available every day starting at 17.30 at Rp 150,000 ++ / person.

To enjoy the Ta’jil menu that consists of mainly iftar staple such as kolak pisang, dates, various fried food and coconut water at Rp 50,000 ++ / person.

“During Ramadan, we also provide meeting packages with special prices, ranging from Rp 115,000 net and every Friday, we distribute Tajil free in front of the hotel for the drivers who pass Jalan Pangeran Antasari.” Added Irfan Adriansyah, General Manager, Cosmo Amaroossa Jakarta.

For more information about the room package and Iftar buffet in Jakarta Amaroossa Cosmo, please contact 021-75918800.

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Wolf Blass Scores With Manchester City Football Club

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Leading Australian wine brand Wolf Blass, announced a multi-year marketing partnership with Manchester City Football Club, making Wolf Blass the Official Wine Partner of Manchester City Football Club for Asia, Middle East and Africa (MEA), and Mexico.

The partnership will see Wolf Blass further expand the brand’s sports sponsorship footprint in the region following recently signed agreements with the National Basketball Association in China, and professional baseball organizations in Japan and Korea.

Through the multi-platform agreement, Wolf Blass will engage fans in key markets via an exciting consumer campaign that will include in-store promotions, co-branded merchandising, giveaways, digital and social media activations, as well as consumer events.

Robert Foye, President and Managing Director of Asia, MEA and Latin America, at Treasury Wine Estates, the owner of Wolf Blass wines, said: “Wolf Blass has a long association with competitive sports and a passion in the chase for success. So we are thrilled to be involved with the number one sport globally, and one of the most popular and successful football clubs in the world.”

“Through this partnership with Manchester City FC, Wolf Blass will bring to life our global brand campaign ‘Here’s To The Chase’, which celebrates the bold pursuit of triumph. We look forward to joining Manchester City in their bid to win more trophies, and celebrate their growing success with our iconic Wolf Blass wines.”

Chris Hatcher, Wolf Blass Chief Winemaker, said: “As one of the most awarded wineries in Australian history, Wolf Blass is always striving for the absolute pinnacle of winemaking, just as Manchester City constantly strives to play the most beautiful football in the world”.

Damian Willoughby, VP Director of Partnerships, APAC at City Football Marketing, said: “Wolf Blass is a pioneer in their industry whose commitment to quality, character and consistency echoes our own. Our new partnership offers us an exciting opportunity to connect with fans and consumers and we are looking forward to working with Wolf Blass as we both continue to grow in new and imaginative ways.”

As the Official Wine Partner of Manchester City, Wolf Blass will have access to one of the most passionate and highly engaged base of football fans in the world. With more than 240 million fans in Asia, Middle East and Africa, along with millions of followers across the Club’s growing social media presence, Manchester City provides an unprecedented platform for new and existing consumers to engage with Wolf Blass wines and share in the spirit of the chase for success.

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10 Best Places for Dim Sum in Jakarta

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Fans of Chinese food surely have had that moments of dim sum cravings; Originated from casual stalls in Canton or Guangzhou, China,  Dim Sum is small bite-sized portions of food traditionally served in small steamer baskets or on small plates. Now, nearly most good Chinese restaurants would also take good care in their dim sum selection as well. Traditionally, fully cooked and ready-to-serve dim sum dishes are carted around the restaurant for customers to choose their orders while seated at their tables.

Here we compile a list of Dim Sum restaurants in Jakarta to visit in your next dim sum cravings:

1. Canton Paradise

Indulge in the essence of the Hong Kong at Canton Paradise. Other than popular dimsums, from steamed, fried, baked to the more innovative dim sums, velvety smooth congees, flavourful noodles and classic wok-fried dishes found in the kitchens of Hong Kong. Let your tongue travel to the land of red junkboats, bustling teahouses and neon city lights. Serves Pork 

Mall Kelapa Gading 3, Ground Floor, Jl. Kelapa Gading Boulevard, Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta
Phone: 021-45853918/45853919
Hours: 10am-10pm

2. Fok Luk Sau

A Chinese restaurant offering popular Chinese dishes (their Peking Duck is a must try) and a selection of dim sum. The ambiance is pleasant and the service is good. Because of its location, popular for lunch meetings and family dinners.

Wisma BNI 46 GF #06, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1
Phone: 021-2512833
Open everyday, 11am-10pm
Happy Hour: Weekdays, 3-5pm

3. Pearl at JW Marriott

Treat yourself to delicious and authentic cuisine at Pearl Chinese Restaurant. Exquisite, authentic dishes are prepared using traditional Cantonese methods by Pearl’s master chefs, served in a contemporary setting with scenic Jakarta city views.

Jl. Dr. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav E.1.2 No 1&2
Kawasan Mega Kuningan Jakarta 12950 Indonesia
Phone: +62 21 57988992
Hours: Everyday, 11am to 22pm

4. Nan Xiang Steamed Bun

Before it’s served in nearly all Chinese restaurants in Jakarta, Nan Xiang was the one that introduces its signature Xia Long Bao; small dumplings with clear and flavorful broth enclosing its succulent filling.

The Sultan Hotel Jakarta
Jl. Gatot Subroto
Phone: 021-5707125
Hours: everyday, 10am-11pm
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5. 48 Signature

This casual dim sum spot has all of the favorites in their steamer baskets including siew mai, hakau, cheong fen, and pangsit udang goreng mayonnaise. With plenty types of dim sums to choose from, including the pork ones. Also serves bubur and other chinese food.

Ruko Gold Coast Jl. Raya Pantai Indah Kapuk, North Jakarta
Phone: 62-21/2942-9292
Hours: Mon-Sun 11am-10pm
Facebook: 48 Dim Sum Place

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Profile of The Month: Chef Ahmad Jamil, Al Nafoura Le Meridien Jakarta

If you’re a fan of middle eastern cuisine, you’ve probably heard and dined in Le Meridien’s Al Nafoura Jakarta– where you can find a wide range of middle eastern, especially Lebanese cuisine. We recently chatted with Chef Ahmad Jamil, its new young chef that has quite the experience with his home cooking:

Tell us a little bit about yourself?

Although I have Palestinian background, I was born and raised in Jordan. I started my caree’ really early, when I was just about 16 years old in Intercontinental hotel in Amman, Jordan while doing hotel school at the same time. After working a few years in Jordan, I started to look for opportunities outside my country. So when I was 20 I moved to Russia, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Malaysia, then to here in Jakarta; All in 5 star hotels, and most of it in Starwood.

How do you like living in Jakarta?

I joined Le Meridien in February 2015, so I have been here roughly a year.  Other than the traffic, it’s a great city. Thankfully I don’t need to commute so I don’t need to deal with it too much.

Can you tell us a little bit the essence of Al Nafoura?

Al Nafoura itself means ‘fountain’ in Arabic, which in the past, nearly all Middle Eastern terraces have, where people would relax and cool off. It is also where people would have shisha, coffee, and have something to eat. Where families relax, chat, spend time with the family. So this is the concept. Here in the restaurant, of course we extend the concept for business functions; that’s why we also provide private rooms for meetings and gatherings.

For the food, we are focus on Lebanese cuisine which I think it is pretty suitable for Indonesians, and already quite popular here.

What are the characteristics in Lebanese cuisine?

For starters, there’s the cold mezze platter, with a number of typical condiments and bites such as the hommos, tabouleh, samboussek; the main course is mostly lamb, like our signature dish, the lamb shank, or the lamb kofta kebab. For vegetables, we incorporate a lot of onion, garlic, coriander, mint, parsley, and a lot of aromatic herbs.

We sometimes group Middle Eastern food into one category, what do you think?

Some areas can be grouped into the same category; for example when you say Lebanese, Syria, Palestine, Jordan, we do basically have the same food, just slightly different rendition.  Gulf country is different, and North African is also totally different (morocco, Tunisia, etc.).  So I think the real different is between these three regions.

But in Al Nafoura, despite the food being Lebanese, every month we have different promotions. Two months ago we had food from the gulf area; last month we have shell fish, and after that we bring the North African cuisine. So we try to expand our horizon as well, though only slightly.

Did you ever need to compromise/local taste?

Not really. It’s all pretty much authentic. Middle Eastern food is different, but I think it can easily be accepted by the Indonesian palate. Although our cuisine is not spicy, but we have middle eastern style spicy sauce that you can add to anything.

What are your recommendations in Al Nafoura?

The cold mezze starter is as must try, enjoyed with our fresh from the oven pita bread. For mains, I recommend our grilled items, especially our signature lamb shanks. Our lamb is not ‘smelly’ at all, and very very tender.

What’s your favourite Indonesian food?

I like the sambal iga with rice. I also love Rendang that I always get when I was living in Dubai, from an Indonesian restaurant that I go to, run by an Indonesian migrant.

What do you do in your free time?

I like to travel. That’s why I love my job. In Jakarta, I usually just stay in the city on the weekends, but when there’s a long break I like to go for a quick getaway, Bandung, Lombok, Bogor, etc. But I haven’t gone to Bali because I want to stay longer. maybe this year!

What’s your style of cooking?

I want to give more of a rustic and home-style cooking, real and authentic. I want guests from the Middle East to feel at home when they come in here. I want to take them to where they’re from with our food.

Have your guests asked you to cook anything special?

I have one German chef coming here that spent 10 years in Dubai. He asked for a traditional food in Emirates, which takes an hour to cook. He said that he’d wait, and he did! We also had the Ambassador of Palestine & Jordan coming with 30 other VIP asking for full course with Chicken Maklouba casserole.

What’s New Jakarta thanks Chef Ahmad Jamil & his team for the warm welcome to the beautiful restaurant. To taste Chef Jamil’s rustic middle eastern cooking or for a one of a kind middle eastern feast, visit  Al Nafoura at Le Meridien Jakarta. 

Hotel Le Meridien, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav 18 – 20, South Jakarta
Phone:(021) 2513131
Hours: 11:30AM–2:30PM, 6:30–10:30PM

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MesaStila Peaks Challenge 2016

Ultras 100K, 65K, 42K (Marathon), 21K (Half-Marathon) and 11K. Magelang, Saturday & Sunday, October 8 & 9, 2016

Magelang, Central Java – MesaStila Resort & Spa will hold its 6th (sixth) annual unique running-race “a fitness experience” – combining physical activity, adventure & local heritage.

MesaStila Challenge & Ultra is a unique and extreme outdoor running event that aims to challenge the inner spirit and the physical condition of trail runners to explore and conquer the nature of Central Java. After successfully hosting 5 (five) race categories in 2015; Trail Runs of 13k, 21k, 42k, 65k and 100k, the MesaStila Challenge & Ultra has changed its name into MesaStila Peak Challenge (MPC) 2016 with 5 (five) race categories (11k, 21k, 42k, 65k and 100k). This year’s races will definitely be more challenging and offer more Java adventure as well as beautiful scenery. Escape onto small village roads, rice paddies, cross and climb up to five mountains in Central Java with a cumulative gain of up to 7758 m, coffee plantation and finishing in the retreat of MesaStila Resort and Spa.

Some objectives from the Annual MesaStila Challenge are:

–       As part of national/international annual unique trail running event and at the same time continuously supporting the growth of “sport tourism” in Central Java, with years of support from the Ministry of Tourism Indonesia.

–       Step to qualify for the Ultra Trail Du Mont Blanc (also referred to UTMB) in the International map of world class sport

–       MesaStila is to be an Ultra training camp destination venue. Taking the opportunity, as popular issue in the trail and ultra running community in 2017, the distance qualification should be above 100k

From the previous 2015 challenge, here are some achievements from MPC:

• Registered as UTMB qualifying race 2016 – http://ift.tt/1sWHKe5

• Registered and certified on ITRA/International Trail Running Association – http://ift.tt/1qWqcNl

• Registered in Ultra Run Calendar base in UK http://ift.tt/1sWHaNl

• Registered in Asian Trail Master event and calendar http://ift.tt/1On834y

• Indonesia running community are already familiar with the MPC fans page – http://ift.tt/1sWHlZ4

• 130 participants from 8 countries already signed up as part of the early bird registration (opened on May 2016) – http://ift.tt/1qWqxiU
• MPC is also affiliated to Asian Trail Master (ATM) Indonesia’s SuperTrail, in which by participating the race in Indonesia the finishing runners can score most points for the ATM championship. Other races in Indonesia that are included in this year’s ATMs are Rinjani 100, Bromo Tengger Semeru (BTS) Ultra and Ijen Trail running.
• Runners who are interested to register the race, below are registration fee:

  –       11K                 : overseas IDR 400.000, Indonesian IDR 300.000

  –       21K                 : overseas IDR 450.000, Indonesian IDR 350.000

  –       42K / Ultra      : overseas IDR 750.000, Indonesian IDR 650.000

  –       65K / Ultra      : overseas IDR 1.000.000, Indonesian IDR 850.000

  –       100K / Ultra    : overseas IDR 1.500.000, Indonesian IDR 1.000.000

  Inclusions: goodie bag, ultra run t-shirt, personalized BIB, certificate & souvenir, medical care – first aid stations, water stations & refreshments, food & fluids, and 1x lunch post-race after the Ultra finish.

  MesaStila will also give special offers for runners who would like to stay in the resort for this special event:

  Villa accommodation inclusive 1x breakfast

  • Indonesia citizen & KIM/KITAS holder runners

    •       Dormitory                                                            IDR 500.000 nett/guest/night

    •       Double occupancy (2 guests in a villa)            IDR 1.900.000 nett/room/night

    •       Triple occupancy (3 guests in a villa)               IDR 2.400.000 nett/room/night

    •       Quadruple occupancy (4 guests in a villa)      IDR 2.900.000 nett/room/night

 

• Overseas runners

  •       Dormitory                                                                IDR 650.000 nett nett/guest/night

  •       Double occupancy (2 guests in a villa)                IDR 2.400.000 nett/room/night

  •       Triple occupancy (3 guests in a villa)                  IDR 2.900.000 nett/room/night

  •       Quadruple occupancy (4 guests in a villa)         IDR 3.400.000 nett/room/night

  For more information:

  MESA Hotels & Resorts

  Jl. Kemang Raya 2H, Kebayoran Baru – JAKARTA 12730

  Phone: +62 21 7194121 Fax: +62 21 7194205

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Plataran L’Harmonie at West Bali National Park Becomes the New World Destination

West Bali National Park is becoming a new world destination (New World Wonder Destination), being the primary habitat of the Bali Starling bird or Jalak Bali (Leucopsar Rothschildi). Bali Starling is an exotic, rare, endangered and protected bird, of which their population is estimated to only be a few in the world, hence they are considered as a World Heritage. Bali Starling only lives and is only found in the forest at the West Bali National Park. These birds are the only Bali endemic species and in 1991 was named the faunal emblem of Bali Province. The existence of this endemic bird is protected by law.

Apart from being a habitat of the Bali Starling, the West Bali National Park is also home to a variety of flora such as mangrove forests, as well as a variety of fauna such as deer, monkeys, and pheasants. The forests in the West Bali National Park is an especially unique forest, as it changes colors during the dry and rainy seasons. The West Bali National Park is located directly opposite the Menjangan Island; a popular world destination for divers, due to its dropfoffs, cliffs, and coral reefs as well as bio marine life. Menjangan Island is also still inhabited by deers and is home to one of the seven most sacred and charming Hindu temples in Bali.

Yozua Makes, the CEO of Plataran Indonesia, is very proud that Plataran Indonesia, together with PT. Trimbawan Swastama Sejati (TSS), is trusted to manage the West Bali National Park as “a new world wonder” and as a world‐class eco‐tourism destination (sustainability development). With a tagline of “Plataran L’Harmonie ‐ The Getaway Planet, Nature Unleashed”, Plataran manages the West Bali National Park area, covering an area of 382 hectares with a beachline of 10 km, making it a truly exotic destination.

Plataran Indonesia, through its business unit Plataran Menjangan and together with PT. TSS as its affiliated company, has developed some new investments in the West Bali National Park, including building high‐end luxury villas, Octagon Beachclub with an oceanfront infinity swimming pool of nearly 50 meters in length and world class restaurant facilities, water‐world, wedding chapel, a running track for jungle run and phinisi and yacht operation owned by Plataran for diving activities and sunset cruise dinner. Some of the new eco‐tourism facilities mentioned above complement the existing facilities in Plataran L’Harmonie at the West Bali National Park such as horseback riding, biking, bird watching, diving, dining and The Menjangan Resort.

David Makes as the director of PT. TSS explained that Plataran L’Harmonie is promoting the West Bali National Park as a unique world class nature tourism as well as “The New Wonder of Bali”, as the resort is located amidst the exotic forest where the visitors get to enjoy the best sunrise and sunset scenes in West Bali. Plataran also performs various “Plataran Saves the Planet” activities, such as tree planting and conservation of marine and terrestrial activities.

In support of creating a sustainability development program, other than providing a world‐class ecotourism facilities, Plataran L’Harmonie also hosts a summer school program that has been sought after by teenagers from different parts of the world (including the US) and organized by the Scientific Education Research Center (SERC), in collaboration with the College of Charleston since 3 years ago.

The Minister of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia, Dr. Ir. Arief Yahya M.Sc strongly supports Plataran’s nature‐tourism activities in the West Bali National Park and have inaugurated the facilities of Plataran L’Harmonie on May 16, 2016. The Minister also inaugurated the groundbreaking ceremony last year.

On the same occasion, the Director General of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation of Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Dr. Ir. Tachrir Fathoni, M. Sc, representing the Minister of Environment and Forestry, also expressed support for the activities of Plataran and PT. TSS, in efforts to conserve the forests while simultaneously conducting a world‐class eco‐tourism as a form of responsibility as Business Permit of Utilization of Nature Based Tourism (IUPSWA) holder, especially acknowledging the fact that they were awarded “Best National Park Operator” by Ministry of Environment and Forestry.

The Buleleng Regent, Putu Agus, ST. through his Vice Regent, Dr. I Nyoman Sutjidra, Sp. OG

representing the people of West Bali is also highly supportive of Plataran’s operation in West Bali National Park, especially in terms of the effects on the people of West Bali – particularly through new job openings, trainings, tourism and children education, while also introducing West Bali National Park as a new world wonder destination.

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Plataran Indonesia

Jl. Brawijaya Raya No. 4, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan 12160

Plataran Menjangan Resort & Spa

West Bali National Park, Jl. Raya Seririt – Gilimanuk, Gerokgak, Singaraja, Bali 81155, Indonesia

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Raffles Jakarta Brings The Best of ‘Nusantara’ During Ramadan

This year at Raffles Jakarta, get ready to embark on a culinary journey of the archipelago during the month of Ramadhan. Each week, Arts Café will bring you the very best flavours from a region of Indonesia. The journey begins with the tropical dishes from Bali and Lombok in the first week of Ramadhan, and then moves north to the authentic flavours of Sulawesi and Kalimantan in the second week. After that, get ready to enjoy the tantalizing tastes of Sumatra, before landing in Java for the final chapter of the culinary heritage tour. The journey culminates into the Eid Al Fitri brunch, when all the regions come together one last time, to create an epic feast celebrating the completion of the holy month.

Throughout this journey, Raffles Jakarta will present a unique collaboration with a select few of Indonesia’s most talented individuals. Chef William Wongso is a culinary expert who is famous for Indonesian cuisine. Together with Chef Daniel Patterson, our executive chef, they will combine their expertise in culinary to recreate the most authentic Indonesian flavours. In addition, Oscar Lawalata will take part with the ornamentals. Oscar Lawalata is a famous Indonesian fashion designer who has received many national and international awards. Oscar will add an elegant national touch in terms of decoration making the journey through Nusantara come to life within the hotel.

Savour the exquisite tropical dishes from Bali/Lombok from the first day of Ramadhan until 12 June 2016. From the delicate texture of Daging Katernak, to the flavourful Bebek Betutu and Udang Panggang Jimbaran, the diversity of authentic Balinese spices will make you feel the true spirit of the island.

Taste the best of Sulawesi & Kalimantan on the second week of Ramadhan, from 13 June to 19 June 2016. A rich assortment of traditional dishes such as Konro Daging Sapi, Ayam Rica-Rica, and of course the famous Nasi Manado.

On the third week or Ramadan, delight in the captivating and delightful array of spices from the Sumatra; Try the Nasi Lemang, Sate Padang, and a special twist of Shawarma with Bumbu Rendang starting from 20 to 26 June, 2016.

On the last week of Ramadan, be enchanted by the rich Javanese cuisine, an experience deeply rooted with history and heritage. Many will be familiar with the typical dishes such as Pecak Ikan Tongkol and Rabeg Kambing Khas Banten. Don’t forget to try the live station with Chef’s version of Chicken Shawarma Maranggi, or the individual portion of Mie Kocok Bandung from the show kitchen. Presented from June 27 until the last day of Ramadhan.

The buffet price is IDR 398,000++ with the first seating from 5.45 PM to 8.30 PM The buffet price of IDR 298,000++ is available during the second seating from 8.30 PM to 10.30 PM

For Eid Al Fitri, take the opportunity to savour once again your favourite dishes from Bali, Sulawesi, Sumatra and Java, and bring your family and friends for this memorable occasion. Let’s celebrate!  Eid Al Fitri brunch is IDR 498,000++ per person, with free flow of juices and soft drinks Eid Al Fitri dinner at IDR 398,000++ per person, with free flow of juices and soft drinks.

Buka Puasa Bersama & Meetings
Raffles Jakarta is the perfect place to gather with colleagues, friends or family. A private Buka Puasa buffet is available for groups of minimum of 20 persons with IDR 398,000++ per person. Or combine with a full day meeting package including the meeting room and audio visual equipment with IDR 488,000++ per person. Take your meeting to the next level and include a night stay in a Raffles room, full day meeting package and buka puasa only at IDR 2,480,000++ per room for two persons with minimum of 10 rooms.

Ramadhan Shop
Looking for the perfect gift for your colleagues, family and friends? Share the blessings of the holy month with family, friends and colleagues. The Ramadhan gift shop offers delectable home- made cookies and nut clusters, classic Ramadhan snacks such as Nastar and Kaasstengels, and a beautiful selection of premium dates. The Ramadhan Gift Shop at Arts Café is open every day from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM from 6 June – 8 July.

Holiday Oasis Package
Pamper yourself and your loved ones during the holidays with our The Holiday Oasis package. From 1 to 10 July 2016 enjoy the luxuries of home and treat your family to the ultimate staycation. Sit by the pool, walk the Hendra Gunawan garden, play a game of tennis, or enjoy a rejuvenating spa treatment. The offer starts from just IDR 2,750,000 net per room per night including breakfast for two. For 3 nights stay, the offer starts from IDR 6,999,000 net including daily breakfast for two.

For more information, please contact us at +62 21 2988 0888 or email at bookus.jakarta@raffles.com or visit our website at http://ift.tt/27YtRvK.

 

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Special Ramadan at Palalada and Waroeng Kopi

 To welcome the holy month of Ramadan, Palalada and Waroeng Kopi at Alun Alun present special set menus which can be enjoyed starting on June 8 – July 5, 2016 (Ramadan menu) and 6 – 7 July 2016 (Eid special menu).

Palalada’s Ramadan Menu A consists of Kolak (traditional dessert with palm sugar and coconut cream) for iftar, followed by Nasi Uduk (Betawi style steamed rice cooked in coconut milk dish) as the main course with side dishes such as Semur Iga Sapi Kentang (Indonesian stew), Gurame Goreng Sambal Mangga (fried gourami with mango sambal), Tempe Goreng Tepung (fried tempeh), Teri Kacang (anchovy with peanuts), Acar Kuning (vegetable pickle) dan Lalapan (raw vegetable salad). The dessert is Es Palalada. As for the Ramadan Menu B, it consists of Kolak (traditional dessert with palm sugar and coconut cream), followed by main course Nasi Daun Jeruk served with side dishes, such as Empal Gepuk (Indonesian sweet and spicy fried beef), Ayam Woku Suwir (chicken woku), Sambal Goreng Udang (Prawn with chili sauce), Tempe Orek (tempeh stir fried with sweet soy sauce), Tumis Nangka Muda (sautéed young jackfruit) and Matah Sambal. For the dessert, you can try the Serabi Es Puter. The price for these two menus is Rp120.000,++ /person.

Waroeng Kopi also has two special menus for Ramadan. The first one consists of Kolak for iftar, followed by Nasi Uduk (Betawi style steamed rice cooked in coconut milk dish) for the main course served with side dishes, such as Ayam Goreng Ungkep (Indonesian fried chicken), Semur Telor Pindang (pindang eggs), Tahu Tempe Goreng (fried tempeh and tofu), Bihun Goreng (fried rice noodles) and Lalapan (raw vegetable salad). As for the dessert, we serve Es Selendang Mayang. A little bit different, Waroeng Kopi’s Ramadan Menu B consists of Kolak for iftar, continued with Nasi Kuning Campur (Indonesian yellow rice) for the main course with side dishes, such as Ayam Suwir Sambal Matah (chicken with matah sambal), Sambal Goreng Ati Ampela (beef liver in chili and coconut milk), Bihun Goreng (fried rice noodles), Perkedel (Indonesian fried patties) and Emping (cracker). The dessert is Es Podeng. The price for these two menus is Rp95.000.++/person. It’s very affordable.

Palalada serves special Eid menu, which consists of Ketupat served with Rendang Bukittinggi (spicy meat dish originated from Bukittinggi, West Sumatra), Ayam Opor Sambal Ijo (chicken cooked in coconut milk with green chili sambal), Gulai Daun Singkong (cassava leaves curry), Bakwan Jagung (corn fritter), Emping (crackers) and Sambal. The dessert is Es Tape Palalada and the drink is Es Buah Segar. The price for this menu is Rp 120.000,++/person.

As for Waroeng Kopi, the Eid menu consists of Ketupat served with Sambal Goreng Udang Bumbu Kuning (prawn in chili and yellow spice paste), Ayam Bakar Woku Ijo (woku grilled chicken with green chili), Sambal Goreng Perintil, Sayur Labu (pumpkin curry), Tahu Telur (tofu and egg) and Kerupuk Bawang (cracker). The beverage is Es Timun Suri and the dessert is Pudding Tape Ijo Sauce Santan. You can enjoy this menu only with Rp95.000,++/person (Grand Indonesia) and Rp85.000,++/person (Central Park Mall and Mall @ Alam Sutra).

Alun Alun Indonesia also presents variant of special products and fashion items to celebrate Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr, starting from 6 June to 10 July 2016. Hampers are available at Olah-Oleh and Wrapp.Inc corners. As for fashion, some brands will present special collections. They are Sejauh Mata Memandang, Giffa Indonesia, Larrisa Duliar, Moshaict (Itang Yunasz), Nosa’s, Natalia Liu, Tenun Gaya, Tanda Mata and Azura. In addition, KATH’s & CO, Bubble Girl, Petitulun, Saudagar and Simply Idea will offer special kidswear collections.

Apart from that, we also have another special program to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr from 1-6 July 2016. Customers will get a gift voucher worth Rp100.000,- with minumum purchase of Rp1.000.000,-.

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Jakarta Business Networkers Speed Luncheon Event – 26 May 2016 at Fairmont Jakarta

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