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Sensasi ‘Premium Lunch’ @ Holiday Inn Jakarta Kemayoran

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Bagi pecinta kuliner, pengalaman mencari dan menikmati ragam makanan yang unik dan lezat tentu merupakan tujuan utama yang ingin dicapai. Botany Restaurant yang terletak di lobi Hotel Holiday Inn Jakarta Kemayoran selalu berinovasi menghadirkan menu makanan dan buffet baru untuk selalu memberikan kesegaran rasa di lidah para tamu.

Mengusung konsep semi-buffet, Botany Restaurant menghadirkan Premium Lunch yang bisa dinikmati setiap Sabtu pukul 12.00 hingga 14.30 WIB dengan harga Rp 235,000++ per orang. Jenis buffet ini merupakan konsep yang berbeda dari buffet yang pernah dihadirkan sebelumnya di Botany Restaurant.

Layaknya Buffet pada umumnya, tamu dapat menikmati beraneka macam menu hidangan pembuka dan hidangan penutup dalam konsep buffet. Yang berbeda adalah menu utamanya disajikan dengan konsep a’la carte dengan beragam pilihan premium seperti Beef Medallion, New Zealand Lamb Chop, Chicken Piccata, Salmon Teriyaki dan Angel Hair Scallop Pasta. Dimasak secara live dengan konsep open kitchen dan disajikan langsung ke meja Anda.

“Bisnis kuliner merupakan bisnis yang semakin diminati, hingga persaingan pun semakin ketat. Kami sadar bahwa sebagai bagian dari international hotel chain, variasi makanan yang kami hidangkan untuk tamu pun harus selalu inovatif dan kreatif. Maka dari itu, kami mencoba menghadirkan sesuatu yang baru dan fresh di Botany Restaurant. Konsep buffet seperti Premium Lunch ini merupakan salah satu jenis buffet dengan konsep yang berbeda di hotel ini setelah tiga tahun berdiri,” ujar Wanda Gunawan, Executive Chef Holiday Inn Jakarta Kemayoran.

Botany Restaurant juga menghidangkan beragam jenis Buffet untuk memanjakan lidah Anda. Jika Anda adalah pecinta makanan internasional, khususnya Eropa, nikmati Best of Europe Lunch Buffet setiap Senin – Rabu. Pecinta makanan tradisional bisa menikmati Indonesian Buffet setiap Kamis – Jumat. Pada Sabtu, tersedia Premium Lunch dan Shabu-Shabu Dinner (mulai pukul 18.00 – 21.30 WIB). Untuk Minggu, tersedia Oriental Buffet dengan sajian chinese food.

Dapatkan potongan harga 50% untuk anak-anak di bawah 10 tahun dan lansia dengan usia di atas 65 tahun. Untuk info, Anda dapat langsung menghubungi 021-2956 8800

Ceritain Kopi Indonesia

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Indonesia is well-known as one of the largest producers of coffee in the world. In this modern era, coffee drinking has been part of lifestyles among people, especially Millenials Generation. Refering to this phenomenon, Alun Alun Indonesia together with Anomali Coffee, Indonesia Coffee Academy, Printerous and Arterous present ‘Ceritain Kopi Indonesia’, which has started from March 3 until 14, 2017.

The purpose of the event is to encourage people to fall in love with Indonesian coffee more and also to tell the story behind each variation of our coffee. To share the story of Indonesian coffee, we would like in addition to introduce the Ceritain Kopi Indonesia movement.    

“Ceritain Kopi Indonesia is a movement initiated by Anomali Coffee. We’ve all known that Indonesian coffee industry has been growing really well for the last couple of years. But, do we really know the stories behind each variant of our coffee? This is our duty to spread the word,” says Ryo Limijaya, Marketing Manager of Anomali Coffee.   Press conference in Jakarta, 9 Maret 2017, featured Irvan Helmi and Agam Abgari (Co-Founders of Anomali Coffee), Eric Wirjanata (Brand Manager of Arterous) and Pincky Sudarman (CEO of Alun Alun Indonesia).  

 Ceritain Kopi Indonesia is in line with the vision and mission of Alun Alun Indonesia which continuously encourage people to fall in love with locally made products. “Coffee culture is now part of art. We all know that. This is our reason to work together with Arterous that supports this event by showcasing six artworks with coffee as the main object. Arterous believes that our artists can pursue their international recognitions, and Anomali also believes that Indonesian coffee will be more wellknown in international market,” adds Ryo.  

CEO Alun Alun Indonesia also says, “Alun Alun Indonesia will keep its commitment to be an innovative specialty store that offers high quality Indonesian products to the urban society. Coffee is one of them.”  

Ceritain Kopi Indonesia also invites you to join Anomali Coffee photo competition to win and experience your own coffee harvesting on Gunung Halu, West Java. Anomali Coffee products are permanently available at Olah-Oleh section in Alun Alun Indonesia. Show your love. Buy local.  

About Alun Alun Indonesia

Alun Alun Indonesia is a modern retail space created not only for enjoyment but also to support the development and marketing of Indonesia’s culture-based products such as handicrafts, food, drinks and entertainment stretching across Indonesia and abroad. The mission of Alun Alun Indonesia is to make a ‘Panggung Indonesia’ (Stage of Indonesia) and make it the country’s pride and joy. The Panggung displays Indonesia at its best and showcases its handicrafts, culinary traditions and entertainment. It is also the place for education and fun learning about Indonesia’s cultural heritage.  

About Anomali Coffee

Anomali Coffee is a coffee roaster company that only sells Indonesian single origin coffee origins from Sabang to Merauke. The first outlet opened in August 2007. Since 10 years ago, Anomaly Coffee has opened 7 coffee shops in Jakarta and Bali.  

Aman Embarks on a New Culinary Chapter with the Launch of Nama at Amanpuri

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Butakakuni

Aman has announced the launch of Nama, a new culinary concept celebrating the tradition of Japanese cuisine, known as washoku, which translates to harmony in food. Twelve months in the making, Nama represents the beginning of a new culinary chapter for Aman as it advances further into the world of gastronomy. Over the coming year, Nama will launch at selected Aman destinations, and though the culinary approach remains consistent, the menus at each resort will be shaped according to the produce and fare of each locale.

Nama, the reverse spelling of Aman and the Japanese word for ‘raw’, remains true to the Japanese influences of the brand’s DNA and imbues its values, making it a natural progression for the brand. These values, centred on peace, discretion, authenticity, and intuitive service, place emphasis on the guest experience and naturally translate into the restaurant environment.

Chef kepi Matoba & Team

Nama is guided by the vision of master chef Keiji Matoba, who with his 21 year career as a professional chef, brings a global perspective, with experience not only in his native Japan, but also in renowned contemporary restaurants around the world. Roland Fasel, Chief Operating Officer of Aman said “Nama is a natural progression for Aman and strengthens the very heart of what we stand for, which is to curate environments and experiences based on family values that are conducive to human exchange and social conviviality.” He adds, “Namarepresents the coming together of our talented Aman team to further enhance our guest experience. I very much look forward to setting the framework as we introduce Nama across our collection.”

Gindara Saikyo

In a nod to Aman’s two properties in Japan, Aman Tokyo and Amanemu, Nama celebrates washoku with authentic, uncomplicated and elegant dishes that champion locally-sourced produce, allowing the intricate flavours of each ingredient to take centre stage.

Marguro Tartare

The minimalistic and elegant Japanese aesthetic which inspires many aspects of Aman from the design to the architecture and service, is translated to the tables at Nama, influencing not only the menu itself but the presentation of its dishes, bespoke earthenware and staff uniforms, which are structured with simple lines in calming neutral earth tones and natural linens.

Miyazaki Gyu

Paying homage to one of the oldest ceramic traditions in the world and to showcase the cuisine, bespoke earthenware has been commissioned for Nama including bizen ware known for its raw and unglazed aesthetic, shigaraki ware, which uses 17th century glazing and colouring techniques to produce a distinctive red colour, and oribe ware, invented in Japan in the 16th century, with its vivid patterns and green glazes. These hand-crafted pieces not only embody the Japanese principle of wabi-sabi, which centres on the acceptance and beauty found in imperfection, but also complement Nama’s fresh and flavoursome dishes.

Salmon Avocado Salad
Sashimi Moriawase

It seemed befitting to inaugurate Nama at Amanpuri, Aman’s first resort, at a time when both the resort and the brand approach their 30thanniversary. Nestled directly on Amanpuri’s scallop-shaped beach, fragranced with the aroma of jasmine blossoms, Nama’s relaxed and informal beach setting inspires its menu of exquisitely crafted sushi and sashimi, appealing to guests and non-residents. The finest quality fish is carefully transported to Phuket from the Japan’s finest markets including Tsukiji in Tokyo, and combined with the daily catches from local waters to create fresh, raw dishes, sharing space on the menu with classic Japanese delicacies. A comprehensive menu of sushi, nigiri sushi and sashimi is available alongside signature dishes such as Kobe Gyu, a Japanese Kobe Wagyu steak grilled directly on the table over charcoal and served with Moshio mineral salt, a seaweed infused salt and the earliest known sea salt – produced by the ancient Japanese nearly 2,500 years ago.

NAMA
NAMA

Future Nama destinations will initially include Amanpulo in the Philippines, where produce is sourced from the markets of Japan, thereby allowing fresh sashimi, sushi and chargrilled Wagyu beef to star as Nama highlights. At Amanjena in Morocco, where Nama will launch later this year, the restaurant’s signature dishes will include wild salmon and chicken, prepared on an authentic robata grill which is heated usingbincho-tan, a traditional charcoal of Japan dating back to the Edo period

This new culinary chapter follows on from the recent launch of Aman Wellness, which saw the dual introduction of Group Wellness Retreats and Individual Immersions across the collection in 2016. Together, these concepts further enhance the guest experience at Aman’s collection of intimate hideaways which offer a peaceful gateway to a holistic lifestyle transforming the mind, body and spirit.

Stretch Your Dollar Further in Dubai

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Transportation and accommodation tips for you to save more budget on your upcoming Dubai trip

DESPITE being famous for its luxury and opulent propositions, there is plenty more to see and do in Dubai city that won’t break the bank. We present below some transportation and accommodation recommendations to help you stretch your dollar further when visiting Dubai.
TRANSPORT TIPS
Dubai’s local public transport is operated by the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) and consists of the Dubai metro, buses, water buses and abras (water taxis). A worthwhile RTA package called ‘One Day in Dubai’ allows for travel on all public transport covering the main city sights.
Abra
 
Abras
Abras are motorised traditional wooden boats linking the historic areas of Dubai across the Creek. The fare of Dh1 or Rp. 3,500 one-way is payable directly to the driver, with two routes available:
  • Bur Dubai Abra Station to Deira Old Souq Abra Station; operates daily between 5am and midnight.
  • Dubai Old Souq Abra Station to Al-Sabkha Abra Station; operates around the clock.
Dubai Metro
 
Dubai Metro
Opened to the public in 2009, the Dubai Metro is the one of the cheapest and most convenient ways of getting around Dubai. Running for almost 75km across key sites in Dubai, the extensive metro features the Red Line, running for 52.1km parallel to Sheikh Zayed Road from near Dubai International Airport to Jebel Ali, and the Green Line, running for 22.5km and linking Dubai Airport Free Zone with Dubai Healthcare City. Trains arrive every 2 to 5 minutes, from 6am to 11pm Saturday to Thursday, and 1pm to midnight on Fridays. Cabs and feeder buses are available from most stations to take you to your final destination. Fares vary from AED 2 or IDR 7,000 for stops within a single zone to AED 6.50 atau IDR 25,000 for stops within five zones.
Bike Rental
 
Bike Rental
Offering added convenience, rental bikes can be picked up across key areas in Dubai, including Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina, for up to 24 hours. Riders can easily sign up via the NextBike app available on iPhone and Android. One person can rent up to four bikes, with prices from AED 15 or 55,000 for 30 minutes up to AED 80 or IDR 300,000 for 24 hours per bike.
ACCOMODATION TIPS
Still looking to add more value to your stay in Dubai? Here are top recommendations.
XVA Hotel
 
XVA Hotel, Al Fahidi District
Inspired by the heritage and history of the region, the XVA Hotel boasts unique guest rooms which showcase architectural and cultural motifs. The hotel is located in the heart of Al Fahidi neighbourhood – one of the oldest in Dubai. Known for its architectural heritage, maze-like alleyways and proximity to the Creek, Al Fahidi is viewed as one of the most important heritage sites in Dubai.
Rove Hotel, Deira City Centre
Located just 10 minutes from Dubai International Airport and steps away from key landmarks, Rove Hotel in Deira district is the perfect base from which to begin a cultural adventure in the city. The hotel offers guests easy access to a wide range of shopping and leisure options.
Novotel Trade Cantre
 
Novotel World Trade Centre Dubai
Check in to four-star comfort at the Novotel World Trade Centre Dubai hotel. Located right next to Dubai World Trade Centre, the hotel features airy, contemporary rooms ideal to work or relax with impressive skyline views.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
 
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dubai – Jumeirah Beach
Boasting a fantastic location on The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), a vibrant waterfront promenade in Dubai, this hotel features spacious suites with breath-taking views of the Arabian Gulf and The Palm Jumeirah, as well as a private beach.
To start planning your holiday in Dubai and to discover more exciting itineraries, visit visitdubai.com

Japanese Guest Chef Katsuki Toshihisa at Nishimura, Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta

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Toro kanpachi tai ika botan ebi (Fatty tuna, yellowtail, snapper, squid, sweet shrimp)
 
Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta will present Japanese guest chef Katsuki Toshihisa, the executive chef of the Nishimura Group, to showcase his authentic Japanese menu at Nishimura, the hotel’s Japanese restaurant, from 27 February to 3 March 2017.
Chef Katsuki, who will travel from the Nishimura headquarters in Hong Kong. He has worked at various traditional Japanese restaurants in Hong Kong for more than 38 years. His dishes resemble Japanese culinary masterpieces that interpret classic dishes and reflect the freshest of ingredients, knife skill and presentation – giving the epicurean an original Japanese culinary experience.
Media Dinner
Old World meet New World

The lunch period offers a special lunch set menu that consists of Sesame Tofu, fresh Sashimi, Crab Meat Chawan Mushi, Assorted Tempura or Grilled Fish or Grilled Beef, Nigiri Sushi and Miso Soup, and finished with Green Tea Pudding. Lunch is at Rp 388,000++ per person.

Buri daikon ni (Boiled yellowtail with Japanese radish)

For dinner time, Chef Katsuki has prepared an enticing six-course set menu. The menu includes Prawn Ball Soup with Gourd, Vegetable and Japanese Citrus, Freshly Sliced Sashimi of Fatty Tuna, Yellowtail, Squid and Sweet Shrimp, Boiled Yellowtail and Japanese Radish, Wagyu Steak, Wakasagi Tempura, Assorted Nigiri Sushi and Miso Soup. It is finished with Green Tea Pudding.

Dinner is at Rp 988,000++ per person. Wine pairing dinner is available only on Friday, 3 March 2017, at Rp 1,188,000++ per person.

 
Pairing – White Wines


The hotel also prepare a special cooking class with the master for those who want to learn authentic Japanese cooking. The adults’ class is on 28 February 2017 and the children’s class is on 4 March 2017.

Sanshu mori (Three kinds of appetizer)
Yakimono/Grilled Dish (Wagyu steak)
Jyakoten isobe age (Deep-fried Dish)
Nigiri Sushi (Rice Dish)

Cooking class participants will cook the dishes using fresh ingredients. They can bring home their apron, a recipe card and a sushi bamboo roll. Both classes will start at 9 a.m. and end with a special lunch with Chef Katsuki, who will indulge the participants with his special bento lunch box.

Green tea pudding with fruits
Red & White Strawberry

On 4 and 5 March 2017, Chef Katsuki will have his special Japanese buffet station at the hotel’s international buffet restaurant, SATOO. During Saturday dinner and Sunday brunch, he will showcase some of his authentic creations for guests to savour, along with the other around-the-world cuisines at SATOO. The buffet prices start from Rp 398,000++ per person.

For more info, call (021) 2939 9562.

Celebrity Chef Joins in Relaunch of Aryaduta Hotel Group

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One of Indonesia’s most recognized names in homegrown lodging and hospitality, the Aryaduta Hotel Group, is currently undergoing a robust brand transformation that includes aligning with celebrated Indonesian artists and celebrities as its brand consultants.  

As part of its new corporate rebranding mission, the group will open smartly designed properties with integrated leisure facilities and breakthrough food concepts, commence extensive renovations amongst its current properties all while adding a second tier hotel brand.  

“Back in the early 90s Aryaduta was a name associated with innovative dining concepts and it’s now time to reestablish that recognition and we found an ideal collaborator with local chef, Rinrin Marinka,” said Rob Cunningham, Group Director of Food & Beverage at Aryaduta Hotels Indonesia.  

Known amongst Indonesians as “Marinka,” the talented chef, restaurateur, Master Chef judge and host of Asian Food Channel’s Wonderful Indonesia Flavors, will design a signature menu of contemporary Indonesian dishes unveiled quarterly at Aryaduta Hotels throughout Indonesia. Her first menu launch event will be held Feb. 23-24 at Aryaduta Jakarta.  

Born in Jakarta, Rinrin got her start in the culinary world at a young age, relocating to Australia to complete a French Cuisine & Patisserie degree from the Sydney campus of Le Cordon Bleu. Once she returned to Indonesia, Rinrin soon realized the Indonesia culinary world was a great story waiting to be told, and presented, to wider audiences.  

“I push myself to cook uncompromising and authentic Indonesian dishes yet with a degree of finesse and an artistic French style of plating,” says Marinka. “There can be an engaging masquerade to good cooking and that’s where the fun comes in.”  

Rob Cunningham says the tie up with Marinka is one that neatly matches Aryaduta’s vision as a dedicated patron to classic-modern Indonesian cuisine. “We see Indonesian gastronomy protected but also in transition, much like the position Thai food was at a few decades ago and it’s our desire to support the practice or art of choosing, cooking, and eating great Indonesian food.”  

About Aryaduta Hotels

Since 1976, Aryaduta Hotels, the Indonesian-based hospitality arm of Lippo Group, has been a name synonymous with classic Indonesian hospitality, providing authentic experiences and excellent service standards at its nine distinct hotels in eight cities throughout the Indonesian archipelago.  

The recognized hotel group is today managed by a global team of hospitality professionals committed to revitalizing the Aryaduta brand and taking its Indonesian blend of hospitality beyond its borders for a planned regional expansion.  

In 2017, the group will furthermore launch its second hotel brand, Dali by Aryaduta, as well as contemporary dining concepts with brand traits developed in conjunction with celebrated Indonesian artists and designers.  

Hujan Locale, The Hippest Restaurant in Ubud, Bali

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Hujan Locale is located on Jalan Sri Widari, footsteps from the bustling Ubud Central Market. Since opening in 2014, Hujan Locale has gained a reputation for serving high quality traditional Indonesian food, and this will never change. What has changed is the style of the dining areas, now providing fresh new options for our regular guests, local residents and the increasingly sophisticated visitor drawn to Ubud.

Hujan Locale has transformed into a venue guaranteed to delight those looking for the next level in Modern Indonesian Cuisine and all day dining elegance.  

At street level we have been inspired by Old Jakarta and have introduced an elegant yet relaxed all day dining area. Furnishings and decor evocative of the “Exotic East Indies” enhance the ambience while the bar area provides elevated seating and a beautiful long bar of antique polished wood.   

Featuring Hujan Locale’s signature cocktails, twists on the classics and indulgently lavish creations, the Hujan Locale long board gourmet pizzas with locally sourced and unusual ingredients as well as an Indonesian Tapas style menu Hujan’s ground floor area will bring to life a past tradition of Batavian Cafe Culture, a hark back to the elegance of the Java Jazz era where open to the street daytime bars served fashionable cocktails to a sophisticated and fun loving clientele who sipped, snacked and smoked in relaxed fashion at anytime of the day.  

During the daylight hours Hujan Locale’s downstairs will exude the atmosphere of the Parisian Cafe Bar with family seating and bar service, then, as the sun sets to the sounds of chilled modern Indonesian jazz fusion, the ambience envelops the adult world of cocktail hour, supper rendezvous and late night bar style dining.  

Upstairs Hujan Locale’s dining area has become a 30 seater booking only dinner venue on weekdays open from 6pm to 11pm and on weekends there will be an additional brunch service from 12 noon to 3pm.  

The menu will continue to celebrate the cuisine of Indonesia and honour the farm to table practices Hujan Locale is known for: The use of sustainably grown produce, the home smoked and cured meats, the locally sourced organic vegetables and the creation of contemporary twists on traditional Indonesian cuisine that has brought regional foods into the international spotlight. Hujan Locale’s new menu will reflect the elevation of Modern Indonesian Cuisine into a world class dining choice.  

The inspiration is as always, Indonesia, this time Indonesia of the 1930’s when the metropolis of Jakarta, known as Batavia, was a multicultural melting pot of cool jazz scenes, beautiful people and elegant entertainments that bonded over the opulent life style of the “Exotic East Indies”.    

The Sarong Group brings together the passion and enthusiasm for the cuisine culture of Asia. Each Sarong Group location has a signature design that creates the tone and ambience of exquisite dining interiors that compliments the thematic nuances of the menu. Mamasan echoes the grand dining rooms of a 1930’s Shanghai, while in Ubud Hujan Locale’s long bar and muted tones flavour the interiors with the relaxed confidence of Jazz era Jakarta.  

In Sarong the ultimate compliment is paid to the cuisine with luxurious opulence in both furnishings and service and at Tiger Palm, the new baby of the group, a vibrant modern design gives the all day dining concept panache and style. Creative twists on classic Asian cuisines from cultures as diverse as Siam and Batak, inclusive of the colonial influences in Goa and Galle to the indigenous and closely guarded recipes of the Rajasthan and Sasak peoples the Sarong Group continually expand on their showcasing of authentic and often hard to find dishes from the South East Asian region.   

Combined with comprehensive wine lists, fresh juices from Asia’s natural abundance and the renown expertise and imagination of the cocktail mixologists the Sarong Group presents to guests an expertly curated culinary journey that expresses their dedication to sharing their love of Asian cuisine in style.  

Puma Swan Pack: Bersama New York Ballet

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Koleksi wanita yang mengagungkan kebebasan berekspresi

Merek olahraga global, Puma melanjutkan komitmen dalam menginspirasi para wanita untuk tetap berani menjadi diri mereka sendiri, melanjutkan kampanye ‘DO YOU’ dengan menghadirkan para penari New York City Ballet dalam koleksi terbaru Puma Swan Pack. Kebebasan dalam mengekspresikan diri serta kekuatan dan gemulainya para balerina menjadi inspirasi bagi koleksi Puma Swan Pack. Koleksi ini menghadirkan sisi berani dari Sportstyle dan stylish Training dari Puma di berbagai detail yang terinspirasi dari angsa: palet hitam dan putih, material berwarna-warni, dan print bermotif bulu.  

Kampanye ‘DO YOU’ yang Puma luncurkan di Agustus 2016 silam telah membawa sederet nama wanita yang berasal dari berbagai  latar belakang berbeda yang masing-masingnya membawa cerita keberanian dan kepercayaan diri. Melalui ‘DO YOU’, PUMA ingin wanita dimana pun untuk memiliki kepercayaan diri dengan kekuatan dan menentukan jalan mereka sendiri di dunia ini.            

Mimi Staker & Olivia Boisson dari New York City Ballet menjadi sosok yang terpilih untuk membawa kisah Swan Pack pada kampanye ini. Hasil jepretan David H.Koch Theater di Lincoln Center, kampanye ini menampilkan para penari, di atas atau pun di luar panggung saat mengenakan koleksi Puma Swan Pack.  

“Balet membangun karakter, baik di atas panggung maupun di luar panggung,” menurut Mimi Staker dari New York City Ballet. “Kamu harus mencari inspirasi bagi diri kamu sendiri, selalu berjuang dan mengembangkan diri serta dan tidak mengenal lelah. Tidak ada kata lelah untuk tantangan sebesar apapun.”  

Olivia Boisson menambahkan, “Untuk dapat sukses dalam segala yang kamu kerjakan, kamu harus memiliki kenyamanan di dalam diri, yang tidak satu pun orang lain mampu memberikan level kepercayaan diri seperti itu. Kamu akan menjadi yang terbaik apa pun yang kamu lakukan, saat kamu memberikan  terbaik dari diri kamu sendiri.”  

Pada musim ini, Puma melengkapi para wanita yang menginspirasi ini dengan produk terkini Performance dan Sportstyle yang terinspirasi dari cerita epik ini:

Di sisi Performance, runway berpadu dengan panggung dalam sebuah fashion dramatis lahir pada Explosive Bodysuit, yang akan menarik perhatian. Koleksi ini memadukan antara performance dan gaya dengan bentuk potong siluet yang pas untuk tampilan sleek. Penggunaan material lembut serta penambahan bra sisipan di bagian dalam dan tali di bagian leher sebagai ventilasi udara, yang menjadikan tubuh tetap dapat bernafas di setiap momen latihan.  

Foodie, Meet Food! Dubai Food Festival is Back

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Dubai Food Festival (DFF), Dubai’s annual citywide culinary celebration, will return to the city from 23 February – 11 March 2017 bigger and better than ever, offering the foodie in all of us a 17-day program of events, activities, promotions and appearances by a host of soon-to-be-announced celebrity chefs.  

The festival brings together the best of Dubai’s gastronomy offering and shines a spotlight on the range of cuisine available throughout the city, from the most elite dining experiences to hidden eateries off the beaten track. Presenting the latest food trends and concepts, where award winning fine dining can be enjoyed for an exceptional price, Dubai Food Festival offers a feast of food related events and is sure to whet the appetite of foodies across the city.  

 Issam Kazim, CEO, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM), said: “We are delighted to bring Dubai Food Festival back this year, uniting people all over the city with a 17-day menu of incredible dining experiences, luxury food concepts and a flavour of local dishes. From desert dining to stunning waterside restaurants, Dubai Food Festival is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Dubai’s rich melting pot of cuisine and put our city firmly on the global gastronomy map for the world to see.”  

Among the highlights of DFF 2017 are the Etisalat Beach Canteen, Miele Dubai Restaurant Week, Dubai Hidden Gems, and the Dine & Win promotion.  

Etisalat Beach Canteen

Taking up residency at its new location – Sunset Beach, the Etisalat Beach Canteen is the free-to-attend Dubai Food Festival beach club bringing people a fiesta of food, entertainment, sport, fitness and family fun throughout the festival. Four times bigger than last year, Etisalat Beach Canteen will serve as the festival hub offering visitors exciting home-grown restaurant concepts, delicious food truck dishes and unique high-end beach dining experiences. There will also be Al Islami Masterclasses featuring celebrity chefs, beach sports and children’s activities.  

Foodies will be able to get their taste buds on a variety of dishes, including local Emirati cuisine and an eclectic mix of food truck fare, whilst the health-conscious can take part in beach yoga classes or enjoy a delicious fruit smoothie.  

The bustling, vibrant beach location will also act as the ticketing hub for the entire festival selling entrance to all key Dubai Food Festival events plus providing information on the full 17-day programme. Those who are keen to get updates on Etisalat Beach Canteen can stay tuned to Dubai Food Festival social media channels and website for the latest announcements and where to book.  

Miele Dubai Restaurant Week

The culinary jewel in the crown of the festival will be the Miele Dubai Restaurant Week (MDRW), wherein 15 of Dubai’s high-end restaurants will offer an exclusive, limited edition three-course set menu from 23 February to 4 March for a tasty price of 199 AED per person, with booking now open through the official booking partner, RoundMenu.  

Highlighting the very best in Dubai’s culinary excellence, diners can indulge in unique world- class dining experiences throughout Miele Dubai Restaurant Week at some of the city’s globally-recognised venues, including Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen at Atlantis, The Palm, the stunning Pier Chic, and the vibrant Scape Restaurant & Bar at the Burj Al Arab. From American to Argentinian, seafood to steak, there is a whole host of cuisine from all corners of the globe for foodies to sink their teeth into.  

Guests can also savour dishes created by top chefs from around the world including Jason Atherton (Marina Social), Heinz Beck (Social by Heinz Beck) and Gary Rhodes (Rhodes W1).  

Those looking to enjoy the exclusive fine dining value menus on offer throughout Miele Dubai Restaurant Week can book through the RoundMenu website and app for either a 7:30pm or a 9:30pm sitting to take advantage of the offer. With restaurants set to sell out quickly, diners are encouraged to book now at here

Dubai Hidden Gems

Take part in Dubai’s annual citywide culinary celebration by casting your votes during the ‘Dubai Hidden Gems’ campaign and unearth some of Dubai’s most popular and undiscovered restaurants.  

From Egyptian to Emirati, American to Arabic, there is a veritable feast of culinary delights vying to be crowned one of Dubai’s top 10 Hidden Gems, all selected for holding a special place in the heart of Dubai residents. All of the venues shortlisted and open for public voting are local, independent, boutique eateries that offer warm service and great food.  

Once the winners have been crowned, food-lovers across the UAE will be able to book a Hidden Gems tour comprising of a visit to each of the winning restaurants that will take place during the festival. If that wasn’t enough, anyone who casts a vote will be automatically entered in a grand prize draw to win a tantalisingly tasty prize of a three night stay at a luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Dubai’s old district, a tour of 2017’s official Hidden Gems restaurants lead by a top foodie influencer plus a luxury dinner experience for two at one of the city’s top fine dining restaurants.  

Dine & Win

Brand new for Dubai Food Festival 2017 is Dine & Win, a city-wide promotion giving people the chance to win amazing instant prizes any time they dine out at over 1,000 restaurants across the city and at Dubai Airport.  

Diners who spend a minimum of AED 30 at participating restaurants and outlets all across the city will receive an entry card revealing fabulous on-the-spot prizes, as well as entry into a grand prize draw to win a luxury studio apartment in the city.  

In addition, the airport promotion will give people the opportunity to get in on the action and win a fantastic five-star holiday in Dubai for two, as well as instant surprises.

Fire Pot, Keju Meleleh di atas Bara Api

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Banyak resto shabu-shabu di Jakarta, tapi yang satu ini patut dicoba, namanya Fire Pot. Kebetulan berlokasi di mal yang paling baru di Jakarta Utara, tepatnya PIK Avenue. Rupanya, restoran ala Jepang (atau bisa juga Korea) ini di bawah manajemen restoran yang sudah terkenal, May Star. Jadi, sudah cukup teruji, baik dari segi kualitas maupun pelayanannya.

Restoran, yang bukanya bersamaan dengan hadirnya mal tersebut bisa menampung banyak pengunjung, hingga ratusan orang. Interiornya sangat cerah, ada mural yang artistik, serta pernik-pernik yang serba modern, dan mengesankan jiwa muda. Di setiap meja disediakan kompor elektronik mini, serta tablet yang bisa digunakan untuk memesan makanan. Kesannya memang kekinian banget.
Makanannya? Shabu-shabu tentu saja. Yang unik adalah kuahnya yang bermacam-macam, tepatnya ada 6 macam, yakni kuah kaldu ayam, tom yam, soto, laksa, kimchi, dan kuah keju. Dagingnya juga sangat bervariasi, mulai dari daging sapi, daging kambing, hinggga seafood, yang semuanya sangat fresh.
Selain shabu-shabu, Fire Pot juga memiliki berbagai menu ala carte menu, salah satunya Baked Baby Lobster with Cheese.  Bayangkan, lobster muda dipanggang dengan keju yang meleleh di atasnya. Hmm…
Kalau suka udang, pilih saus mayones yang kalah enaknya. Ide lain adalah memesan goreng-gorengan, dan yang istimewa adalah tahu lonceng. Semuanya sangat menggugah selera.

Untuk set menu, kebetulan saya memilih seafood, yang selalu menjadi favorit saya. Jika Anda tidak suka makanan laut karena baunya, di sini tidak ada bau tersebut. Semua bahan sangat fresh, tinggal kita mencemplungkan ke kuah di atas pemanas elektronik tersebut dengan kematangan sesuai selera.

Untuk kuahnya, saya memilih kuah keju, yang belum pernah saya temukan sebelumnya untuk makanan ala shabu-shabu ini. Kejunya sangat creamy, dengan rasa yang pas. Hasilnya? Wow! Perpaduan rasa Timur dan Barat yang sedap.

Untuk hidangan penutup banyak pilihan yang menarik. Coba saja, sebutlah, es krim yoghurt, yang disajikan bersama dengan mochi dan cokelat. Dijamin nagih!

Well, dari petualangan rasa kali ini saya mendapatkan pengalaman yang sangat menyenangkan di Fire Pot. Makanan dengan rasa yang lezat, bahkan unik, terutama untuk kaldu kejunya, ambiance yang nyaman, sangat cocok untuk dinikmati bersama teman atau keluarga. (Burhan Abe/Foto-foto: Koleksi Fire Pot)
Fire Pot Restaurant
PIK Avenue, 1st Fl
Jl. Pantai Indah Kapuk
Penjaringan, Jakarta 14440