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Amantaka Baby Elephant Experience

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Amantaka Baby Elephant Experience

Spend the day exploring the Lao jungle beside baby elephant, Kit, and his mother, Tongkhun, and aunt, Mahn. After laboring in logging camps their entire lives, these gentle giants now spend their days splashing in the water, sauntering through the jungle, and nibbling to their heart’s content on the jungle greenery and treats guests can harvest specially for them.

Amantaka exclusively collaborates with MandaLao Elephant Sanctuary and Tours, an organisation focused on the care and comfort of the Laotian elephants, providing the animals with best medical care and practicing a non-riding policy for the gentle giants. MandaLao uses only positive reinforcement training, pioneered by their elephant master, Prasop Tipprasert.

In addition to an interactive day with Kit and his family, guests will enjoy a visit to the seldom seen Tad Kuang Song waterfall and ethnic Khmu village of Ban Hua Tad. MandaLao is committed to ensuring the protection of both rescued elephants and of the local Lao communities. In joining this experience, guests will not only support these efforts but embark on a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Departing Amantaka at 7:45am, guests will be begin their half-day tour with a drive to the village of Xieng Lom, where the MandaLao camp is located. Along the way, the driver will stop at a local fruit market so guests can hand-select several delicious elephant treats. Upon arrival, the designated guide will provide guests with an overview of elephant behavior, the MandaLao training techniques with baby Kit, and how best to interact with him, his mom and aunt.

A quick boat ride across the Nam Khan River will deliver guests to the eagerly awaiting elephants. During the initial meeting, guests are encouraged to interact with and feed them — a sure-fire way to ensure instant friendship. Trying to sneak your treat past Tongkhun and give it to Kit can often be a challenge!

The spa excursion involves using traditional brushes and soaps collected in the jungle are used to scrub down and rinse the elephants before beginning the therapeutic two-hour trek. Guests can also join in and help the elephants in the bathing process and delight in their pure enjoyment of being in the river.

After crossing through a stretch of traditional Lao gardens guests will arrive at the jungle-covered Huay Nok stream. As they walk alongside the elephants and crisscross through the cool water, guests will experience a profound sense of understanding, respect and caring for these amazing animals. Additionally, the guide will illustrate to guests how MandaLao training techniques differ from traditional methods and how guests are supporting baby Kit’s development.

Before Kit, Tongkhun and Mahn head back to join their elephant family, guests will have some time to bid farewell to their new friends. Hugs and pats, a last treat, and some final pictures are welcome. Guests will then continue the trek to the tranquil Tad Kuang Song waterfall.

The calming experience will see guests enjoying in a beautiful ‘sala’, designed by Amantaka with traditional Lao snacks served.

After a bit of meditation time by the water, guests will take a short walk up to an ethnic Khmu Ban Hua Tad village. The Khmu comprise one of three major ethnic groups in Laos and traditionally live and farm in moderate to high elevations. The villagers are very welcoming and the guide is able to assist with translation for any questions.

Guests will then begin their trek back to the MandaLao camp, enjoying the scenery and varied environments and agricultural lands on the way. At MandaLao, guests will enjoy a fresh Laotian meal made with the camp’s organically grown produce. Guests are also encouraged to stroll through the organic gardens before returning to Amantaka.

Grow & Grow Up: Award-Winning Chef Ryan Clift Completes Revolutionary Culinary Concept in Bali

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Grow & Grow Up: Award-Winning Chef Ryan Clift Completes Revolutionary Culinary Concept in Bali

With a subversive selection of bespoke cocktails at new GROW UP venue

Singapore’s award-winning Tippling Club Chef, Ryan Clift, completes his first Balinese dining concept GROW, with the opening of rooftop bar, GROW UP. Located in the heart of Seminyak with adistinctly urban edge, Chef Ryanintroduces an entirely new eating anddrinking experience for Bali’s discerningfoodies and international travelers.

GROW – an authentic farm-to-tableconcept, is a product-centric, fresh andsustainable bistro combining old andradical flavors with a simpler style ofcooking. Upstairs, the new GROW UP isone of Seminyak’s few rooftop bars anda pioneer on Bali’s craft cocktail scene, inviting guests to recline into long tropical nights high above the heat with bespoke and progressive cocktail concoctions.  

The joint venues are a heartfelt creation of Chef Ryan, who promises to enrich Bali’s food culture with his world-renowned creative flair, refined European techniques and fusion of culinary influences. The multi-generational GROW menu showcases mind-bending breakfasts of Chocolate Quinoa Porridge and Red Beet Crêpes, to all-day dining dishes of Lombok Oysters with pickled cucumber and parsley, Strozzapreti Pasta with 48- hour braised oxtail ragout and Pork Belly with pumpkin puree and masala juice. Desserts include Roast Mango with coconut sorbet and fresh coriander and Carrot Sponge Cake with infused carrots, organic cream cheese and carrot crisp.  

Pre-dinner sunset drinks or post-meal digestives are served rooftop, from an inspired and playful GROW UP cocktail menu designed to trigger memories of the past through fine flavours and sultry fragrances. From The Fla-Min-Grow, which combines light and dark rums with lime pineapple juice, beetroot and coconut cream to The Clift – a vodka, lychee, rosemary, lemon and raspberry infusion, Chef Ryan’s disruptive concoctions allure the drinker into an interactive and timeless guest experience.  

‘‘The focus is purely on the ingredients first, then comes taste, texture, temperature, smell and sound” said the master himself, Chef Ryan, who refers to his approach as ‘’eclectic Bistronomie”. Together with his passionate and artistic Chef de Cuisine, Italian born Daniele Taddeo, the pair select fresh products directly from a farm in the highlands of Kintamani, source seafood from 100% local waters and hand make wholesome and rustic pasta using local semolina.    

GROW Restaurant is open Monday – Sunday from 7am – Midnight. GROW UP Rooftop Bar is open Monday – Sunday from 5.30pm – Midnight.   To celebrate the opening, GROW has introduced a two-course lunch menu for 150,000 IDR and three-course lunch menu for 180,000 IDR, with signature dishes including Fresh Burrata, Roasted Grouper and Cinnamon Thyme Panna Cotta.  

Nihi Sumba Island Introduces An All-Inclusive

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Nihi Sumba Island Introduces An All-Inclusive

Stay 7 Pay 5 and Stay 4 Pay 3 Experience Indulge In The Natural Beauty of Sumba 

Nihi Sumba Island, a luxury resort in Indonesia named the number one hotel in the world for the second year in a row by Travel + Leisure, is pleased to introduce a special all-inclusive Stay 7 Pay 5 and Stay 4 Pay 3 experience applicable for new reservations from now until 31st August for stays between 1st September to 20th December 2017.  

Situated a 50-minute flight from Bali, Nihi Sumba Island offers guests a perfect escape with a wide choice of water sports, including access to privately surf one of the world’s best left-hand break waves, world-class sport fishing and diving to the purest shores of the 2.5 kilometer private beach. Nihi Sumba Island’s exhilarating experience also extends to scheduled social evenings such as sunset cocktails, Sunday BBQ’s, Movie nights under the stars and candlelight dinner.  

Nihi Sumba Island’s all-inclusive rate starts at USD 750++ per room per night including full board accommodation, Wi-fi internet, mini-bar, daily excursions and activities on land, non-motorized sea activities and scheduled group yoga & meditation classes at the Yoga Pavilion. The offers cannot be combined with other promotions. Flights are at additional charge of USD550 per person including transfer to and from the resort.  

For reservations, please email [email protected] with using the code #7FOR5 or #4FOR3 and browse nihi.com.

When Jakarta Meets London – Bringing The Heritage of The Savoy to the City

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When Jakarta Meets London – Bringing The Heritage of The Savoy to the City

Mempersembahkan Cocktail Terbaik London di Jakarta

Fairmont Jakarta akan menggelar serangkaian acara untuk menghadirkan pengalaman kuliner Inggris yang legendaris untuk dinikmati di Jakarta, 24 – 27 Agustus 2017. Dengan mengusung tema “When Jakarta Meets London – Bringing The Heritage of The Savoy to the City”, program kuliner ini akan menampilkan keahlian chef tamu dan mixologist yang diterbangkan langsung dari London ke Jakarta.  

Salah satu yang menjadi highlight rangkaian acara ini adalah mixologist dari  Beaufort Bar, Hotel Savoy, Witek Wojaczek yang akan mengambil alih Barong Bar di Fairmont Jakarta pada Jumat, 25 Agustus 2017.  

Beaufort Bar telah dinominasikan sebagai Bar Hotel Terbaik di Dunia, dan Barong Bar mendatangkan langsung mixologist, Witek Wojaczek – yang juga memenangkan Toast of Pair Cocktail Competition tahun 2016 di Inggris – untuk mengambil alih bar dan mempersembahkan cocktail klasik dari Savoy seperti Hanky Panky dan Moonwalk, disertai cerita di balik cocktail khas Beaufort Bar.  

Menyampaikan cerita yang berkesan selalu menjadi bagian dari hotel Savoy, mulai dari menghubungkan cerita masa lalu, sekarang, dan cerita dari masa yang akan datang. Sejak Beaufort Bar dibuka pada tahun 2010 (dibangun di atas panggung kabaret yang dahulu), beragam jenis cocktail istimewa telah diciptakan di tempat ini, berbagai pesta paling mewah telah terjadi, dan banyak penyanyi maupun aktor legendaris terlahir di sini. Hotel Savoy percaya bahwa setiap individu memiliki cerita untuk diceritakan dan mengundang mereka untuk mencari ceritanya sendiri bersama Savoy.  

Terkenal dengan minumannya yang teatrikal dan dekorasi yang dramatik, Beaufort Bar memamerkan menu cocktail berupa buku pop-up dengan ilustrasi menarik yang menawarkan cocktail yang terinspirasi dari tamu yang pernah menginap di gedung megah ini, seperti Frank Sinatra, Marlene Dietrich, Coco Chanel, dan Ernest Hemingway. Memadukan tiap helaian ilustrasi sejarah Hotel Savoy kedalam narasi cocktail yang mempesona, sehingga seolah-olah membawa para tamu merasakan tur hotel melalui kisahnya.  

Beaufort Bar, Hotel Savoy

Selama bar ini di ambil alih, para tamu juga dapat merasakan kisah dari cocktail Beaufort Bar seperti Moonwalk yang terdiri dari campuran Grand Marnier gin, Rose Water, Grapefruit Bitters, gula dan Brut Champagne. Cocktail ini dibuat untuk merayakan pendaratan Neil Armstrong di bulan. Ini adalah cocktail yang ia minum pertama kali setelah kembali dari misinya.   

Seal of Approval (mengandung Bombay Sapphire, cinnamon Dubonnet, dan peach) terinspirasi dari kisah hubungan hotel dengan keluarga kerajaan. Karena seringnya anggota kerajaan berkunjung ke hotel, hotel menyediakan bel khusus yang dibunyikan di koridor para direktur ketika ada anggota keluarga kerajaan yang datang. Bel ini secara tidak sengaja dibunyikan oleh seorang staff ketika melaporkan diri pada hari pertamanya bergabung dengan Hotel Savoy.  

The Grass is always Greener adalah campuran dari Bacardi Carta Ocho, Cognac, oak and acorn, coffee, dried fruit, dan Louis Roederer Champagne. Nama dari minuman itu juga di ambil dari sebuah lagu musikal yang legendaris, yaitu Women of the Year, dimana melibatkan aktris Broadway, Marilyn Cooper yang juga kerabat baik Hotel Savoy.  

Selama Barong Bar di-takeover, di samping menikmati free-flow cocktail spesial dari Beaufort Bar, para tamu juga akan dimanjakan dengan kemewahan red carpet, cerutu, dan live performance. Dan pada malam itu, satu orang yang beruntung pada akan mendapatkan layanan transportasi gratis selama akhir pekan persembahan Jaguar berikut dengan supirnya.  

MEIKARTA – The World of Ours

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MEIKARTA – The World of Ours

Meikarta adalah kota baru yang di bangun oleh pengembang Lippo, merupakan proyek terbesar yang pernah di bangun oleh Lippo. Meikarta sendiri memiliki desain, infrastruktur dan kecanggihan berskala internasional dan bisa menjadi kota terindah dan terlengkap di Asia Tenggara. Kota ini dibangun oleh Lippo group dengan total nilai investasi mencapai  Rp278 triliun.  

Lippo Group akan melengkapi kota baru MEIKARTA dengan sejumlah fasilitas modern yang memanjakan penghuninya. Berdiri diatas lahan 2.200 hektar Meikarta akan memiliki 100 gedung pencakar langit, mulai dari office tower, apartemen Meikarta, shopping mall, rumah sakit, sekolah, hingga hotel bintang 5 townshop baru.  

Lokasi

Proyek ini menempati lahan seluas 500 hektar di bagian paling timur Cikarang, Bekasi, Jawa Barat, yang merupakan lokasi tengah-tengah antara Jakarta-Bandung di mana 60% ekonomi nasional berada di kawasan Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang, Bekasi, Bandung. Cikarang sendiri merupakan pusat industri di Indonesia, banyak bermukim perusahaan-perusahaan nasional dan multinasional.   Dikelilingi oleh 500 perusahaan, 100.000 business owner, dan sekitar 100.000 manajer. Ekspatriat Jepang dan Korea, dan ratusan ribu karyawan perusahaan industri di kota Cikarang, Meikarta akan menjadi kota termegah, terlengkap dan terpenting di Indonesia.  

Di Merikarta akan ada lima pilar dan pusat inovasi yang akan dibangun di Meikarta, yakni innovative infrastructure and transportation, high tech CBD and research hub, business and commercial hub, green sustainable living, dan center for the arts, culture and education.  

Lippo mengklaim kota modern ini akan tumbuh seiring dengan rencana pemerintah menjadikan koridor Jakarta—Bekasi—Cikarang—Bandung sebagai ‘Shenzhen’ di Indonesia. Nantinya, kawasan itu juga akan dilalui sejumlah infrastruktur dan moda transportasi publik yang memudahkan penghuninya beraktivitas. “Akan ada kereta api cepat Jakarta—Bandung, Patimban Deep Seaport, bandar udara Kertajati, monorail, dan tol Jakarta—Cikampek elevated highway,” isi siaran pers Lippo, Kamis 4 Mei 2017.  

Lippo akan menawarkan produk properti di kawasan MEIKARTA dengan harga di bawah Rp12,5 juta per meter persegi, dan menawarkan kredit kepemilikan rumah atau apartemen dengan tenor hingga 15 tahun dan bunga 7,75 persen.  

Perusahaan juga akan menawarkan fasilitas booking fee senilai Rp 2 juta, dengan uang muka 10 persen dari total harga produk yang ingin dimiliki Lippo pun meyakini  MEIKARTA akan menjadi alternatif investasi yang menguntungkan di Asia Tenggara, dengan berbagai fasilitas yang ada.  

CEO Lippo Group, James Riady, mengatakan pengembangan kota baru ini didukung investasi mitra global, di antaranya kelompok Mitsubishi, Toyota, dan Sanko Soflan. Kota baru di Cikarang, kata James, berada di jantung ekonomi nasional koridor Jakarta-Bandung.  

Selain itu, 60 persen perekonomian nasional berada di kawasan Jakarta-Botabek-Bandung. Dia menambahkan, dalam 15-20 tahun ke depan, jumlah penduduk di pusat Bekasi-Cikarang akan mencapai 20 juta orang. “Berarti di sinilah keseluruhan pusat perekonomian nasional,” ujarnya.  

Tahap Pertama

Dalam pembangunannya, Meikarta melakukan tahap pertama pembangunan di atas lahan seluas 22 juta m² di luar lahan parkir yang rencananya akan d bangun selama tiga tahun. Pada pembangunan tahap pertama ini juga, akan ada 400.000 rumah yang ditargetkan akan selesai tahun 2020 serta 50 gedung siap huni mulai 2018 mendatang.  

Pekerjaan fisik dimulai sejak Januari 2016 dengan membangun 200 gedung, masing-masing terdiri atas 35-46 lantai. Proyek ini diperkirakan akan menyedot 85.000 tenaga kerja. “Kalau sudah lengkap menjadi kota baru, tenaga kerja yang terserap 6-8 juta orang,” katanya.

Menurut James, Meikarta akan menjadi bagian dari solusi kemacetan, kepadatan, dan tekanan sosial lain di Jakarta. 

Cheers to Nine Years @ The St. Regis Bali Resort

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Cheers to Nine Years @ The St. Regis Bali Resort

Special celebrations are meant to be shared. Located in Nusa Dua, The St. Regis Bali Resort, Bali’s finest address invites you to celebrate its ninth exquisite anniversary with us. Indulge in curated delightful celebrations including a stay package, ‘Cheers to Nine Years Celebration Package’ for discerning travelers, ‘Cheers to Nine Years – Luxury Champagne Treatment’ for spa enthusiasts and ‘Celebratory Birthday Dinner at Boneka’ for gourmands.  

Since it first opened its doors in 2008, The St. Regis Bali Resort, Nusa Dua has had the privilege to host a myriad of loyal luminaries, earned numerous respected awards and to this day, has maintained its place as one of the finest resorts on the island. As a way of delivering recognition for your support throughout the years, we also invite you to participate ‘9 Years. 9 Privileges. One Heartfelt Thanks.’ social media contest on Instagram @StRegisBali which will run for 9 consecutive weeks, starting from the 14 of August 2017. Extraordinary social media giveaways include Classic St. Regis Afternoon Tea and The Astor Diamond Champagne Sunday Brunch to name a few. Be a part of our celebration and stand a chance to win the Grand Prize staycation at the St. Regis Pool Suite for two.  

Cheers to Nine Years Celebration Package Join us in celebration of our 9th anniversary with a three-night luxurious beach escapade with 9 unrivalled privileges crafted especially for you as follows:  

  1. Culinary Indulgence (2 glasses of twilight Champagne by the St. Regis Beach and a celebratory 3-course dinner)
  2.  Celebration cocktails for two at King Cole Bar
  3.  A 60-minute Remède customized massage for two
  4.  Access to Aqua Vitale sea salt bath therapy
  5.  Luxurious roundtrip airport transfer
  6. Daily signature breakfast at Boneka Restaurant
  7.  The St. Regis Bali Resort limited edition memento
  8.  Late check out until 4pm subject to availability
  9. 999 Starpoints for SPG members

  Cheers to Nine Years Celebration Package is valid for stays from 1 September -15 December, 2017. Reserve the one-of-a-kind experience with rates starting from IDR 6,999,999++.     For reservations, please visit stregisbali.com/anniversary, Tel +62 361 8478 111 or email [email protected]  

Cheers to Nine Years – Luxury Champagne Treatment for Two

In celebration of The St. Regis Bali’s ninth anniversary, experience a St. Regis ritual with our most prestigious treatment, the Luxury Champagne Treatment for two.  

This couples’ journey starts with a seductive Foot Ritual, then cool drops of precious Champagne are poured on the whole body in a refreshing gentle massage, followed by the Remède massage using grape seed scrub and grape seed oil. The powerful antioxidant of the grapes boosts circulation and increases cell hydration to regenerate your skin. The massage ends with a detoxifying Champagne Body Mask made of white clay mixed with Champagne. Conclude your treatment with an intimate flower bath and gently emerge from this blissful relaxation to delight in a bottle of Champagne for two in a private gazebo. Cheers.  

150-minute Luxury Champagne Treatment for two inclusive of a bottle of Champagne IDR 9,900,000 net per coupleRemède Spa at The St. Regis Bali Resort, Nusa DuaDaily 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM from September – November 2017For reservations, please visit stregisbali.com/anniversary, Tel +62 361 300 6716 or email [email protected].

Celebratory Birthday Dinner at Boneka

The internationally acclaimed, signature St. Regis Buffet Dinner at Boneka Restaurant is an ideal place for you to celebrate your special day with your loved ones. For guests celebrating their birthday in September, October and November, receive a complimentary St. Regis birthday cake with a glass of sparkling wine on your special day as well as additional privileges.  

IDR 790,000 net per person3 diners enjoy 30% off, 4 diners enjoy 25% off, 5 diners or more, enjoy 20% offInclusive of a complimentary birthday cake and a glass of sparkling wine for the birthday guest Boneka Restaurant at The St. Regis Bali Resort, Nusa DuaDaily 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM from September – November 2017

For reservations, please visit stregisbali.com/anniversary, Tel +62 361 300 6716 or email [email protected].

Seeking the Perfect Gift in Dubai’s Souks

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Seeking the Perfect Gift in Dubai’s Souks

Are you seeking unique and different souvenir ideas for your friends and family? Have they racked up dozens of key chains, snow globes or I heart (insert city here) t-shirts from all the trips you’ve taken?

Up your friendship game by giving your loved ones a one of a kind gift from the magnificent city of Dubai. Immerse yourself in the culture and find yourself in one of Dubai’s traditional souks. What is a souk, you may ask? Also known as an Arab marketplace or bazaar, find almost anything your heart desires in one of the little stalls lined up and ready for your inspection. If you need more convincing, here are just some of the things you can find and experience in Dubai’s souks.  

Gold Souk

Considered the most famous and visited souk in Dubai — and the cheapest place to buy gold, find your way through a golden maze of retailers. The Gold Souk offers visitors a vast selection of jewelry from head to toe. While most of the gleaming accessories are made from gold, there are also options made from silver, diamonds and precious stones.

The Gold Souk is the perfect place to buy your loved ones the gift of a lifetime. Just some tips before purchasing gold, know how much each gram is worth, the price of gold fluctuates everyday just like the stock market. If you have your eye on a certain piece, don’t be afraid to barter for it, you’ll most likely get it for a lower price. Another useful tip is to always purchase in cash as retailers will be more willing to lower the price for you. Lastly, always purchase from a retail store as they adhere to strict government rules and regulations as opposed to a lot of the street vendors.  

Gold Souk: Located in Deira near the Al Ras Station. Opening hours: Saturday – Thursday 10AM-10PM, Friday 4PM-10PM.  

Spice Souk

Prepare for an intense aroma as you enter Dubai’s spice souk. Take a deep breath and inhale all the scents surrounding you, as hints of saffron, rose, chili, cinnamon, vanilla, herbs, nuts and incense enters your nose and spill at your feet. Mounds of aromatic spices await you, if you’re not sure what you like or what to get, the friendly shop owners are more than willing to help you explore your favorite scents and tastes.

Celebrity Chef Rinrin Marinka Says ‘Hello Hello Bandung’

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Celebrity Chef Rinrin Marinka Says ‘Hello Hello Bandung’

Aryaduta Hotels brand ambassador, tastemaker and celebrity chef, Rinrin Marinka, exhibited her lauded cooking talent at the Aryaduta Bandung July 20th unveiling her second menu, inspired by traditional Sundanese food, to guests and media. As one of Indonesia’s most iconic names in homegrown lodging and hospitality, the Aryaduta Hotel Group, is currently undergoing a bold brand transformation that includes aligning with Indonesian artists and celebrities as brand consultants, with Chef Marinka as the group’s gastronomic authority applying her signature to time-honoured and diverse tastes from around Indonesia.

“We have all the right elements coming together for a savory outcome,” says Rob Cunningham, Group Director of Food & Beverage at Aryaduta Hotels. “The blend is potent: we have the Aryaduta, a trusted name in Indonesian hospitality, a celeb chef with phenomenal cooking skills and then of course there’s the Indonesian archipelago, such as right here in Bandung, a fantastic source of inspiration.”

Known amongst Indonesians as “Marinka,” the talented chef, restaurateur, MasterChef judge and host of Asian Food Channel’s Wonderful Indonesia Flavors, has designed her “Series 2” signature menu of contemporary Indonesian dishes with planned quarterly launches at Aryaduta Hotels throughout Indonesia. Her first menu launch, inspired by Jakarta street food, was held Feb. 23-24 at the Aryaduta Jakarta.

“No wonder Bandung was often referred to as the ‘Paris of Java’ given its lovely art deco buildings and cool climate but it’s also a secret place to discover amazing tastes like batagor, mie kocok, kupat tahu and kue ketan hitam and so much more,” says Chef Marinka. “I have spent some time looking around sampling dishes from small warungs to stand alone restaurants in this patriotic city and can tell you these people know their food.”

Born in Jakarta, Marinka 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, Marinka soon realized the Indonesia culinary world was a great story waiting to be told, and presented, to wider audiences.

Joining Marinka in Bandung is Sydney De Hart, Amsterdam native and chef for the group’s soon-to-open Bali property. “Like Bali, Bandung is a foodie city and to cook it up with Marinka at this second event is something to be excited about,” says de Hart. “Bandung presents an intriguing crossroads where you can find, as an example, decent French food on one corner of the street and a fish inspired siomay, ikan tengiri on the other.”

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 with a further property to open in Bali in late 2017.

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

Diageo Presents Whisky Experience by Singleton and Johnnie Walker®

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Diageo Presents Whisky Experience by Singleton and Johnnie Walker®

Diageo Global Brand Ambassadors Ewan Gunn and Donald Colville lead the whisky tasting sessions and shares scotch whiskies’ ultimate experience

Diageo presents ‘Whisky Experience’ at Red & Co Plaza Indonesia on the evenings of July 13th and 14th, and invites whisky lovers to experience the best ways to enjoy scotch whiskies. The Whisky Experience is presented by The Singleton of Glen Ord™ and world’s best selling scotch whisky Johnnie Walker™ from Diageo Reserve’s multi-award winning portfolio of fine spirits, rich in heritage, craftsmanship and innovation.

“Enjoying whisky is a unique experience combining aroma, flavour and sensation. Finding the right whisky is not a test as there are no rules and no wrong answers,” said Commercial Head of Reserve Diageo NAVA+ Kabir Suharan about enjoying whisky.

“We will take you through whisky tastings to find what Johnnie Walker® blend suits you the best based on your aroma, flavour and sensation preferences. We also will take you on a journey to experience one of life’s simple pleasures, the smoothest and most well-balanced single malt whisky, the Singleton of Glen Ord™ whisky range. With the very first sip of Singleton you will experience immediate pleasure from the sensation and smoothness that it emanates. These two-day tasting sessions are even more special as they are lead by Diageo Global Brand Ambassadors Ewan Gunn and Donald Colville.”

The Whisky Experience by Singleton® and Johnnie Walker® will be presented by Diageo’s Global Brand Ambassadors, Donald Colville and Ewan Gunn, who will lead the whisky tasting sessions.

The two sessions will be conducted back to back, presenting the single malt whisky experience with The Singleton of Glen Ord™ whisky range and the blended scotch whisky with Johnnie Walker® Gold Label, Platinum Label, and Blue Label. Together, Donald and Ewan share extensive knowledge about single malt whisky and blended scotch whisky differences and best ways to enjoy both.

The misconception of single-malt scotch as not a blended whisky has been growing amongst consumers and even some bartenders. Single-malt scotch is a blend, but it has a very specific type of blend. In fact, nearly all whiskies on the market today are blends – bourbons, ryes, Tennessees, scotches, and more.

What is blend whisky? A blend is a mixture of two or more whiskies that are bottled and sold as one whisky. Formally, a blended whisky is a product that contains a mix of barrel-aged malt and grain whiskies from different distilleries.

What is single malt whisky? A single-malt whisky is the product of a single distillery. A single-malt Singleton may contain whiskies from many barrels produced at the singleton distillery, but it contains only whiskies produced at Singleton.

‘Single’ refers to a product made at a single distillery, not from a single grain. The difference in taste depends on few factor:

  • Location or region: different locations in the same region tend to produce a different flavour profile
  • How it has aged: the type of barel (used barel, usually has been used for aging other spirits) and how long it has been aged in the barrel
A Master blender will blend the barrel, making him responsible for the taste of the whisky

Tonight Whisky Experience by Singleton was further enhanced by the journey embarked upon with the virtual reality tasting immersion for the Singleton of Glen Ord™ whisky range. The sensory journey with Singleton of Glen Ord™ started with an immersion into a two and a half-minute Virtual Reality experience with the aid of a Virtual reality headset and ear phones. 

The Virtual reality video transports one to Scotland, into the Glen Ord distillery and right into the cask to experience the flavors of the Glen Ord 12 YO. This journey came together through the vision of being able to savour the award winning single malt while experiencing a tasting immersion like no other.

Henshin – The Highest Fine-dining Restaurant and Bar in Indonesia

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Henshin – The Highest Fine-dining Restaurant and Bar in Indonesia

A multi-level, multi-dimensional, food and beverage destination that will captivate guests with spectacular city views, serving authentic Nikkei cuisine

The Westin Jakarta announces the opening of the most anticipated modern fine-dining restaurant and bar, Henshin. Slated to open at the end of July 2017, Henshin is situated at the three highest floors of The Westin Jakarta and focusing on serving an infallible and remarkable Dining, Lounge and Music experience.

This multi-level food and beverage destination – directly accessed through the hotel lobby – offers guests a bar & lounge on the 67th floor, and a fine-dining restaurant on the 68th and 69th floors.

On the 67th floor, guests will be greeted with a lively ambience as it is decorated with colorful tiles with a traditional pattern and natural stones adorning the bar area. On this level, guests can choose to refresh and relax on either the indoor or alfresco bar and lounge area that can accommodate 90 people. With signature music from Henshin’s house DJs in the background, guests can enjoy special Ceviches or Tiraditos and the freshest sushi and sashimi paired with the best crafted cocktails made by our mixologist.

Stepping up to the 68th and 69th floor, the fine-dining venue offers an open kitchen concept that lets the chef connect with each guest for an intimate dining experience. Guests can opt for cold hot appetizers before enjoying the wide selection of mouthwatering main courses such as Ceviche Clasico – a marinated fish in lemon and Peruvian chili – and the signature Henshin Roll that combines foie gras, fried shrimp and spicy crab meat roll with unagi and avocado served with sweet and indonikkei sambal.

For a more private dining experience, Henshin also provides 2 private rooms on the 69th floor, one accommodating 20 guests and the other 12 guests. Each floor is also equipped with multi-function rooms and banquet areas that can host gathering, meeting and corporate events.

Serving a distinguished Nikkei Cuisine, Henshin is helmed by Chef Hajime Kasuga, a descendant of Japan and a third-generation Nikkei residing in Peru. He is a promoter of the Nikkei cuisine and is excited to bring the fusion to Jakarta with his team from Latin America.

Henshin at The Westin Jakarta combines a sensational dining experience with mesmerizing views of the Jakarta skyline. For those who want to be on the top, this is your place.

Daily opening hours:

Bar (67th Floor) : 05.00 PM – 01.00 AM (Friday & Saturday until 02.00 AM) Restaurant (68th & 69th Floor) : 06.00 PM – 11.00 PM (Friday & Saturday until 12.00 AM)

For more information, visit westin.com/jakarta.

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