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Unlimited networking accompanied by fine wine, good beers, excellent food and nice music. This month’s EIBN Joint Gathering is hosted by BritCham Indonesia at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Jakarta.
Friday, September 29, 2017
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Authentic Taste of Betawi Cuisine
Betawi is a derived name from Batavia, the colonial name of Jakarta, referring to the people of Jakarta whose cultural traditions are still part of their daily lives. The traditional Betawi food can be found served on the side of the road as street food, or at traditional restaurants in town.
This time, Gran Melia Jakarta is ready to showcase Betawi culture in art and cuisines, bringing out the old city soul into a fine dinning setting for culinary enthusiasts to appreciate. To support the ministry of tourism to enrich the Betawi culture, Café Gran Via at Gran Melia Jakarta unveils the fine selection of “Warna Warni Betawi” the colourful combination of tradition and exclusivity, highlighting the authentic taste of local food.
Every fourth week of the month, you can try the renowned soto betawi and the much loved nasi uduk. Also find specialties such as kerak telur, gabus pucung, semur daging, as well as the signature drink of Betawi bir pletok, at the Betawi themed decorated buffet table.
Starting at RP 315,000++ per persons, diners not only have the chance to taste the exotic Betawi food, but also the vast range of option buffet at Café Gran Via. For reservation please contact (021) 526 8080 ext 2395
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Run To Give 2017 Raises Funds for Food Rescue Foundation
Hotels under Marriott International and Starwood Hotels just finished its a charity run last week on 24 September 2017 to raise funds for Yayasan Emanuel, a food rescue foundation. Run To Give 2017 succeeds in pooling in a total of more than 2000 runners who contributes IDR 100,000 each.
Runners follow the route starting from Le Meridien, turning in Bundaran HI and Semanggi and eventually ending up in Le Meridien again, completing a 5 km run. The first 400 runners to cross the finish line receive gold medals to appreciate their efforts. Each runner is also given a T-shirt, running number, and drink.
The four and five star hotels contribute by preparing foods to be distributed to malnourished communities. The safety and quality of the foods is guaranteed to be excellent to make sure the community’s needs are satisfied. All supplies are provided free of charge and the distribution prioritizes children, mothers, and elderly. Yayasan Emmanuel also provides education to communities where the income is below poverty line of IDR 10,000.
Hotels that contributed: The Westin Jakarta, JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta, Marriott Executive Apartments – Mayflower, Jakarta, Ritz Carlton Pacific Place, Ritz Carlton Mega Kuningan, Keraton at The Plaza, The Hermitage Jakarta, Sheraton Grand Jakarta Gandaria City, Le Meridien Jakarta, Four Points by Sheraton Jakarta Thamrin, Aloft Jakarta, Sheraton Bandung Hotel & Towers, Four Points by Sheraton Bandung, Moxy Bandung & Sheraton Lampung.
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Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Gourmet Dinner by Michelin-starred Chef Nicolas Isnard at Alto Restaurant & Bar
Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta is proud to host the “Michelin-starred Chef Nicolas Isnard” for a special “Gourmet Dinner”. He will ensure that you will fall in love at the first bite with a special multi-course dinner, perfectly paired with fine wines at Alto Restaurant & Bar.
About Chef Nicolas Isnard
Born in the South of France, Michelin-starred chef Nicolas Isnard began his career in the kitchens of Michelin-starred Relais & Châteaux properties before heading to the two-star La Rotonde in Lyon. In 2006, he became Head Chef at Le Chateau de Curzay, the same year he was awarded the “YoUNG Talent” award in the Poitou-Charentes region by the Gault Millau guide. Currently, he is managing L’Auberge de la Charme in France that earned a Michelin star in 2009, within a year of opening. Experience the craftsmanship of his culinary skills for a celebration like no other.
WEDNESDAY, 4 OCTOBER 2017
7PM ONWARDS
ALTO RESTAURANT & BAR
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL JAKARTA
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Plaza Indonesia Men’s Fashion Week 2017 – Sneakers Culture
Plaza Indonesia presents 22 designers from local and international brands in Plaza Indonesia Men’s Fashion Week 2017, which runs from 25 – 29 September 2017. As the only event that featuring ready wear men clothes in Indonesia, Plaza Indonesia Men’s Fashion Week is widely anticipated by fashion lovers, retail business, and fashion industry every year.
Each label will have an exclusive show with at least 30 looks to be their Fall/Winter 2017 collection. The theme for this year show is ‘Sneakers Culture’, coming from the booming sneaker phenomena in Indonesia.
Designers and brands participating are; LANVIN, Parang Kencana, Ben Sherman, Marks & Spencer, Tities Sapoerta, Alleira Batik, Antony Morato, Feby Haniv, Fred Perry, (X)S.M.L, LEVI’S, Gentlemen’s Pack.
Joining the Sneakers Culture are; IKAT Indonsia x Nike, Austere x Adidas, Wong Hang Tailoer x NIKE x Rama Dauhan, AMOTSYAMSURIMUDA x Puma, ESMOD x New Balance, Pop.U x Onitsuka Tiger, All Things I’ve Done x Converse, no’om | no’mi x Badass Monket, Danjyo Hiyoji x Reebok.
Plaza Indonesia hopes to create a supporting platform for industry to introduce their newest product to fashion enthusiasts, and to cultivate new talents in men fashion segment through this event.
Check out their facebook page to get updated: http://ift.tt/2wTGzxd
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Wagyu Experience
If you, like us, love a good slab of meat then perhaps it’s high time we make our visit to Mercure Jakarta Sabang throughout September and October as the hotel is celebrating one of its beloved promo where guests can indulge in dining with good quality Wagyu, properly marbled and rich in Omega 3 and Omega 6.
Guests can choose the meat that they want, moderately clocked at Rp. 150,000 ++ / 100 gram, enjoy the wide selection of high-quality meat prepared for you directly by the chef, and you can you choose for it to be baked, steamed or even sauteed to perfection based on your preference. There are also a variety of side dishes available like french fries, baked fries or the classic mash potato for those with discerning taste. Top that perfect succulent meat with a selection of sauces like the classic Rosemary Gravy, Black Pepper or the eternal Mushroom sauce that suits the meat perfectly well.
Guests can enjoy this meat galore promotion at the hotel’s Lobby Lounge, guaranteed prepared fresh for you and served only with the highest quality of ingredients. So make sure you get yours!
Mercure Jakarta Sabang
Jl. H Agus Salim No 11-13, Gambir
Jakarta 10110
(+62-21-350 3066)
reservation@mercure-jakarta-sabang.com
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Monday, September 25, 2017
Literature and Ideas Festival by Salihara
Literature and Ideas Festival (LIFEs) by Slihara is back with a new theme “Membacara Amerika Latin: VIVA! REBORN!”. It’s time to put emphasis on discussing ideas and thought.
Latin America has been chosen for its multitude of important ideas sucah as magic-realism literary genre, traditional and socialist political movement, libertaion theology, dependency thelogy, etc. Latin America is always loud and bold!
“Latin American can also be compared to Indonesia. With regards to the history of colonoalism, military regimes and democracy, environmental issues, and the interaction between Abrahamic faith and local beliefs,” explained LIFEs director and literary curator, Ayu Utami.
For three weeks, a variety of discussion forums will talk about these issues and more. Diskusi Meja Bundar is one of the program which connects diverse cultural actors with a focus on Latin America cultural discourse. There will be discussions on literature, ideas, and thoughts.
In addition to sumptuous dinners, music concerts and performing arts theater, Pentas Sastra at LIFEs brings Indonesian authors together with their Latin colleagues onto one of the stage during Pentas Malam: Sajian dari Selatan. Some of the most talked about writers in Indonesia today will present, such as Ziggy and Feby Indriani. From Latin America, there will be Carmen Boullosa and Hector Abad Faciolince.
Visitors are invited to take part in LIFEs workshop programs. For instance, What’s in a Name? will help participants develop narrations from a name, with mentor Sergio Chejfec, a writer from Argentina. Everyone can also enjoy the four-day book bazaar, a series of Latin American film screenings, and a number of collaborative performance and art exhibitions.
LIFEs 2017 will run from 7 to 28 October 2017 at Komunitas Salihara, with the support of the Embassies of Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, Spain, Cuba, and Switzerland in Indonesia.
For more information, visit http://ift.tt/2xuituZ or follow Instagram @komunitas_salihara, Twitter @salihara, Facebook ‘Salihara’, or you may simply contact them on 021-789-1202, 0822-2552-3959.
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Friday, September 22, 2017
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