grandkemang Jakarta has launched the new concept their weekly Sunday Brunch called as Brunch It Up! grandkemang Jakarta creates a “big easy” atmosphere where guest can enjoy the brunch with family and friends at both venues – indoor; the Sperta Dining and also outdoor; the Vibar Pool Terrace while children can swim and have fun day at the same occasion.
The new brunch buffet introducing more varieties and selections of food and beverage using finest ingredients ranging from European specialties with a spread of Asian cuisine, Western Carving Station, Italian Pasta Corner, Dim Sum Station, Sushi Sashimi Corner, Indonesian Corner, wide selections of the best French bread and cheese, dessert and pastries, and complemented with beverage station in every week.
Talk of the town will be the Raclette Cheese Corner (“roasted cheese from France and Switzerland”), complemented with Parma Ham selections. As the new experience, the outdoor Beef and Seafood grilled, Mongolian BBQ and bar by the pool.
Together, those unforgettable relaxing Sunday experiences, the brunch comes with new name – Brunch It Up!
Every Sunday, 12 – 3.00 p.m., buffet price for only IDR 325.000++/person, incl. free flow of juices, ice lemon tea, coffee or tea, water. By only additional of IDR 250.000++/person on the brunch price, you may enjoy the free flow of house wine/sparkling wine/cocktails/beer. Children below 110cm height dine for free, children 110cm – 140cm pay 50% off above price, children 141cm and above pay the adult price. Children can enjoy activities available in Kids Corner with coloring/drawing or watching children movies and of course the fun of swimming at pool.
Grandkemang is a contemporary hotel and the preferred residence in Kemang, the heart of urban living in South Jakarta. Conveniently and strategically located in the hub of great shopping, dining and entertaining venues, the hotel is just minutes from Jakarta’s main business district. The hotel offers 203 guest rooms and residence suites for both travellers and long stay guests, complete with newly renovated luxurious facilities, featuring International standards of comfort and convenience.
Created by award-winning bartender and author Dre Masso, Akademi is a hub for the world’s most celebrated and innovative mixologists and a centre for the craft. Located in the lobby of Katamama, PTT Family’s first hotel, Akademi offers patrons a curated selection of unique libations, utilising the finest local ingredients.
The focus of Akademi’s menu is the exploration of Indonesia’s fine tropical offerings. In addition to one of the biggest collection of premium spirits in the country, the bar houses a vast range of infused locally produced arak made from coconut, rice and cane. Dre and his team have worked with island tribes and local artisans as well as permaculture experts to grow the best produce on the hotel grounds, all to create drinks that showcase the best of Indonesia. Akademi plans to contemplate, dissect and transform a different indigenous ingredient every month in its quest to innovate while still respecting the local flavours.
Roasted Pineapple Mojito
Also a learning lab, Akademi welcomes a roster of international mixologists who will explore local flavours and create innovative cocktails as well as help train a new generation of local bartenders to international standards by passing on their knowledge and experience. Visiting experts already confirmed include Zdenek Kastanek of Singapore bar 28 Hongkong Street, Soran Nomura of Fuglen in Tokyo and Samuel Ng of Black Pearl in Melbourne.
Designed by the PTT Family in-house team, Akademi pushes the boundaries of constructability and explores the natural material of terrazzo. On entering the space guests are greeted with four shades of terrazzo, brass accessories and royal blue seating upholstery. Taking centre stage within the space is Akademi’s bar station designed by Dre with a vintage ’70s pendant light by Gaetano Sciolari.
The Akademi experience is complete with bespoke ceramic, wood and copper cocktail vessels made by local artisans and a vinyl turntable with a Klipsch hi-fidelity audio system. In addition, a library of rare and fascinating drinks literature, including a first edition of ‘The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks’ by David A. Embury, originally published in 1948 and a 1947 edition of the ‘Bartender’s Guide’ by Trader Vic is available for reference.
Opened on 7th January 2016, Akademi’s high regard for its indigenous ingredients as well as its commitment to education and community values makes it not only unique to Bali, but unique to the hotel world.
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About Dre Masso
Now recognised as one of the leading figures in the bar and mixology scene internationally, Dre began his career in London. Over 20 years in the industry, Dre worked in some of the most famous bars in London including the Atlantic Bar & Grill, Lab Bar and Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen. In 2004 Dre formed The Worldwide Cocktail Club, which consulted on the beverage programs for such legendary bars as Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club and Amy Sacco’s Bungalow 8. He has been named UK Bartender of the Year three times and in 2005 published his first cocktail recipe book, ‘Margarita Rocks’.He has been with PTT Family since 2013 and recently published his second book ‘Classic Cocktails at Home’.
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About Katamama
Katamama is a 58-suite hotel by PTT Family opening in April 2016. Set against the ocean in the upscale Seminyak region of Bali, Katamama showcases architecture and design inspired by local Indonesian influences and furnished with unique, handcrafted furniture pieces and objets d’art. Collaborators include the MoVida restaurant group from Australia and award-winning mixologist Dre Masso. Katamama is a member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend Collection.
PTT Family is an Indonesia-based hospitality and lifestyle company that currently runs operations in Jakarta, Bali and Singapore, including Potato Head Beach Club Bali, Lilin Restaurant Bali, Three Buns Jakarta & Singapore, Potato Head Folk Singapore and Potato Head Garage Jakarta. 2016 will see the opening of its first hotel in Bali and a new venture in Hong Kong, plus two more hotels scheduled to open in 2018 and 2019. Through a set of core values, hospitality management expertise, and original concepts and ideas PTT Family continues to foster collaborations with both local and international groups from the realms of architecture, design, music, fashion, art and craftsmanship.
PTT Family, the Group behind Potato Head Beach Club, launches all-suites boutique hotel.
A refreshing addition to the Bali hotel scene, Katamama is a 58-suite boutique hotel located on one of the last parcels of land in Seminyak, Bali’s most prestigious oceanfront district.
Now open, Katamama embodies “handcrafted hospitality”, with all aspects of the design and experience centered on this concept. Every facet of the hotel has been personally designed and created by Indonesia’s finest craftsmen, utilizing the rare arts and artisan practices that connect guests to Indonesia’s culture and heritage.
The hotel is the creation of PTT Family whose award-winning restaurants and bars in Indonesia and Singapore include the internationally acclaimed ‘Potato Head Beach Club’ in Bali, a 20-villa estate renowned for its cutting-edge environmental design and a leading contemporary Indonesian art gallery.
Overseeing the Katamama project is Ronald Akili, one of Indonesia’s leading entrepreneurs who has now broadened his hospitality horizons to Katamama, the first of three hotels to be built on prime Bali beachfront locations. The second landmark project – collaborating with world-renowned architecture practice OMA, headed by Rem Koolhaas – will open in 2018 with the third following shortly afterwards in 2019.
Katamama offers guests the chance to experience real luxury and Indonesian culture through a contemporary context. Inviting architecture, modern artisanal design, and exciting international brand collaborations from the disciplines of design, fashion, music, art, mixology and the culinary arts enhance the hotel experience.
Contemporary design elements pay reference to the Balinese lifestyle and lush green gardens reflect the natural beauty of the island. Renowned Indonesian architect and long-time PTT Family collaborator Andra Martin has designed Katamama, with interiors a partnership between the owners and the Singapore-based design company Takenouchi Webb. The hotel is finished with Indonesian materials such as Balinese bricks, teak, hand-made tiles from Java and terrazzo made on site.
With only 58 suites, Katamama is intimate and serene, offering some of the largest living spaces of any hotel in Bali, in each of its categories. The suites are filled with curated artwork, handpicked furniture and cherished collectibles, many of them originally part of the owner’s personal collection. All suites boast outdoor spaces, whether balconies, secluded gardens or individual pools. The Rooftop Suites embody premium luxury and provide the ultimate escape. Measuring 268 sqm, these two-storey suites offer internal access to a rooftop garden complete with stunning ocean views, a spa bath and rain shower and dining and lounge areas, complete with their own bar. The crowning glory of the hotel is the The Katamama Suite, housing two bedrooms and a private rooftop garden with picture perfect ocean views.
Katamama forms the core of a community of like-minded businesses, a neighbourhood that is fast becoming Bali’s creative hub. These local establishments include Potato Head Beach Club, Escalier – Indonesia’s leading independent luxury fashion boutique, Alchemy, the island’s first 100% raw vegan cafe & juice bar and Canaan, a curated home and living gallery and retail space, showcasing the best handcrafted artisanal products from Indonesia and Japan, including textiles, linens, ceramics and clothing.
In addition to these neighbouring establishments, two more are situated within the hotel itself and already open. MoVida restaurant is a unique collaboration that combines MoVida’s Spanish cuisine and Potato Head’s design and distinctive architectural expression. With five sites across Australia and best-selling cookbooks to its name, this restaurant is MoVida’s first international venture. Also housed within the hotel space is Akademi, a bar created by award winning mixologist Dre Masso. Akademi is a hub for the world’s most celebrated mixologists and a centere for the craft, offering patrons a curated selection of cocktails using the finest Indonesian tropical ingredients, many of them previously overlooked.
Free from formality but uncompromised when it comes to five-star service with a personal touch, modern artisanal design and bespoke experience, Katamama showcases Indonesia’s rich culture and traditions through PTT Family’s lauded contemporary outlook.
About Katamama
Katamama is a 58-suite hotel by PTT Family. Set against the ocean in the upscale Seminyak region of Bali, Katamama showcases architecture and design inspired by local Indonesian influences and furnished with unique, handcrafted furniture pieces and objets d’art. Collaborators include the MoVida restaurant group from Australia and award-winning mixologist Dre Masso. Katamama is a member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend Collection.
PTT Family, the group behind the Bali institution Potato Head Beach Club, and Frank Camorra of MoVida, the acclaimed Spanish restaurant group from Australia, have partnered on an innovative Balik venture with the launch of MoVida in Seminyak, Bali.
With five establishments in Australia, MoVida is the proven leader of Spanish cuisine throughout the country and has now established its first overseas outlet. Combining MoVida’s blend of traditional and modern Spanish cuisine and Potato Head’s signature aesthetic with the island’s tropical surrounds, MoVida in Bali showcases the best of its parent companies while presenting brand-new ideas and concepts.
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MoVida Bali is located within the Katamama hotel, the PTT Family group’s first hotel, which will fully open in April 2016. Reflecting the exotic setting, the restaurant’s architecture and interior design have a distinctly modern aesthetic. The restaurant showcases a unique and contemporary style of craftsmanship within the Bali context, featuring traditional Balinese bricks, rattan and teak with the furniture and interiors handcrafted by Bali’s finest craftsmen and artisans.
The restaurant interior design also features classic and vintage furniture, handcrafted artisanal pieces and original designer collectibles.
Embutidos
Atun
The MoVida Bali menu takes inspiration from its new island location and climate, whilst retaining the Spanish character it is renowned for. MoVida co-founder Frank Camorra and MoVida Bali head chef Jimmy Parker have worked with local island producers who have respectful and passionate engagement with the land and sea to develop the menu.
Local Balinese producers are currently growing ingredients native to Spain especially for MoVida Bali, a move that blends the restaurant’s commitment to authenticity and its appreciation for its new location.
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Cecina
“As part of the culinary approach for our Bali venture we will be tailoring a number of our signature dishes to reflect the tropical landscape – our dishes will still feature distinct MoVida flavours, highlighting the best produce Bali has to offer,” said Camorra.
The menu includes unique ingredients and offerings, such as gourmet conservas and cured meats imported directly from Spain, lighter creations to reflect the island atmosphere, and signature MoVida dishes recreated with local ingredients. MoVida Bali’s impressive bar showcases a selective, but solid, list of cocktails based on celebrated classics, including at least four different types of sangrias available by the glass, and a wide range of fine Spanish wines.
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Remolacha
Salpicon
In addition to the gourmet tinned seafood and fine hams imported from Spain, dishes served in the restaurant include Tapas, such as Anchoa (Cantabrian anchovy, crouton, smoked tomato sorbet) and Tartar (Wagyu tartar, whipped roe, sesame crisp); Raciones, such as Bacalao (saffron-battered cod, mojo verde, piquillo pepper), Cecina (air dried beef, truffle foam, poached organic egg) and Arroz (seafood and saffron bisque wet rice); as well as dishes from the Josper oven, including Pescado (whole baked halibut with a burnt butter sauce, hazelnuts and capers), Cordero (Central Javanese suckling lamb shoulder with saffron potatoes) and Bistec (Wagyu flank steak, white anchovies and horseradish).
MoVida Bali also features desserts that highlight the best of Indonesian ingredients, including Flan (Spanish Cream Caramel with Spiced Pestiños Pastries), Gazpacho (Pineapple Gazpacho with Coconut Sorbet and Tropical Fruits) and Gazta Tarta (Burnt Basque Cheese Cake with Strawberry Sorbet).
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Flan
A site-specific collaboration that showcases the best of both partners, the restaurant opens seven days a week as part of the Katamama hotel, a venue which is set to become Seminyak’s landmark food, beverage and cultural destination.
Makanan Jepang bukan hal yang asing lagi bagi penduduk Jakarta. Datanglah ke Sumire, Grand Hyatt, di situ tersedia aneka makanan khas Negeri Sakura. Sumire dirancang sebagai rumah makan ala pedesaan tradisional di Jepang, menggunakan interior dengan aksen bambu, bebatuan, dan juga kertas kaca. Cita rasanya yang ditawarkan sungguh otentik dan konsisten dari sejak restoran ini dibuka hingga sekarang.
Menggunakan dapur terbuka, sehingga para tamu menyaksikan para chefs beraksi sebelum menyuguhkan jamuan untuk Anda. Pilihan duduk para tamu bisa di sushi bar, meja teppanyaki, atau juga di konter tempura atau kushiyaki. Di mana pun Anda memilih tempat duduk, suasanya sangat homey.
Sumire menawarkan menu bento yang praktis. Isinya terdiri dari salad rumput laut, daging ikan mentah, telur goreng ala Jepang, oyster, daging yakiniku, dan tentu saja nasi putih.
Jika Anda datang pada bulan April 2016, ada program Kushiyaki Promotion. Kushiyaki adalah sate a la Jepang yang dimasak secara slow cook di atas set pemanggang atau robata, disajikan dengan saus spesial.
Promo kali ini terdiri dari tiga paket, yakni:
Kushiyaki Beef Set
Mixed Salad Yuzu Dressing Beef Tenderloin, Beef Tounge, Beef Roll Sticky Rice Ball, Red Beans, Coconut Milk
Jelajahi Sol House Mixed by Ibiza Rocks Musim Panas ini di Mallorca dan Ibiza
Meliá Hotels International mengumumkan kerjasama penting dengan Sol House dan Ibiza Rocks untuk meluncurkan Sol House Mixed by Ibiza Rocks. Dibuka di musim panas ini dimana kerjasama ini akan memperkenalkan sebuah program musik dan hiburan yaitu “Ibiza Rocks‟, serta layanan concierge “Mixologist‟ modern yang unik di hotel Sol House Ibiza dan Sol House Mallorca, sebelum diluncurkan secara global di seluruh portofolio Sol House.
Memposisikan diri untuk wisatawan yang senang berpesta dengan passion musik, desain inovatif, dan pengalaman gaya hidup yang terjangkau, Sol House berperan sebagai penyedia tempat, sementara Ibiza Rocks berperan dalam menciptakan keramaian.
Sol House, salah satu merek dari Meliá Hotels International, merupakan pilihan baru hotel lifestyle yang dinamis yang ditujukan bagi mereka yang berpikiran terbuka, didesain khusus sebagai tempat untuk bersenang-senang. Musik adalah kunci utama kedua merek ini, dengan kerjasama yang kuat akan meciptakan energi dan suasana yang tak tertandingi, serta warisan musik yang otentik akan menjadi bagian dari pengalaman para tamu. Memiliki lokasi yang menakjubkan, didukung dengan soundtrack yang sesuai, dengan irama musik yang dapat dinikmati di seluruh bagian hotel.
Para tamu dapat menikmati berbagai macam soundtrack persembahan Sol House Mixed by Ibiza Rocks dari siang hingga malam yang diuratori oleh Ibiza Rocks. Program hiburan ini mencakup pool party di siang hari yang bertema “Sound of Ibiza Rocks‟, dan “Sol Sets‟ yaitu sesi menikmati matahari terbenam sampai tengah malam di rooftop bar. Kedua program ini menampilkan DJ Rocks favorit para tamu.
Selain itu, para tamu dapat terus menikmati “Mixed by‟ melalui Ibiza Rocks Radio setiap hari dan melalui playlist yang dikurasi dengan fasilitas Wi- Fi gratis di seluruh area hotel.
Mixologist, tim concierge Ibiza Rocks, akan memberikan pelayanan ekslusif dan pemandu lokal yang berpengalaman untuk para tamu di kedua hotel Sol House. Dengan promotor terkenal dari Ibiza yang membawa Ibiza Rocks ke Kepulauan Balearic, maka para tamu berada di tangan yang tepat. Akan ada juga aplikasi Mixed by Ibiza Rocks yang menyediakan rincian mengenai program harian, sebuah sistem live chat yang memungkinkan para tamu mengirim pesan secara langsung ke Mixologist.
Masih menjadi bagian dalam kerjasama ini, para tamu di Ibiza akan mendapat keuntungan yaitu tiket konser Ibiza Rocks yang terkenal di dunia yang akan diselenggarakan di Ibiza Rocks Hotels pada 15 Juni – 16 September mendatang.
Dikenal secara global sebagai “rumah” live music di Ibiza, berikut daftar line up tahun 2016: LCD Soundsystem, Faithless, Major Lazer Soundsystem, Kaiser Chiefs, Jess Glynne, Tinie Tempah, Slaves dan Jack Garratt.
Pengisi acara lainnya di panggung ternama Ibiza Rocks dengan konsep open-air di musim panas ini akan dikonfirmasikan lagi lebih lanjut.
Peluncuran kembali merek Sol Hotels & Resorts
Menyusul peluncuran kembali merek Sol Hotels & Resorts di tahun 2015, kerjasama ini mendukung rencana Meliá Hotels International untuk meningkatkan dan mereposisi mereknya.
Musim panas lalu, Sol Hotels & Resorts meluncurkan empat konsep baru; Sol House, Sol Beach House, Sol Katmandu Park & Resorts, dan Sol Hotels, dibuat untuk memenuhi keinginan para wisatawan modern yang mencari nuansa liburan pantai.
Semua hotel dalam portofolio Sol memiliki ciri khas mereknya masing-masing, dan berlokasi di wilayah-wilayah utama yang memiliki banyak pantai, dengan kolam renang bergaya lagoon, live music, aktivitas olahraga dan berbagai pilihan hidangan yang inovatif.
Pergilah ke pasarnya jika kamu ingin tahu tentang kota itu. Begitu nasehat seorang fotografer senior. Maka, ke Madrid, Spanyol, kurang lengkap kalau tidak mengunjungi Mercado de San Miguel.
Pasar ini awalnya dibangun oleh pemerintah pada tahun 1916, kemudian dibeli oleh swasta pada 2003, serta direnovasi dan dibuka kembali pada tahun 2009. San Miguel Market adalah pasar yang paling populer di Madrid oleh kalangan wisatawan karena terletak di pusat kota Madrid, dalam jarak berjalan kaki dari Plaza Mayor.
Inilah pasar bersejarah dan monumental, tempat berbelanja dan berwisata kuliner. Pasar modern (karena sangat berbeda dengan umumnya pasar-pasar yang ada di negara berkembang) yang terletak di jantung kota ini juga tempat bertukarnya kebudayaan antar negara – karena banyaknya turis, terutama Eropa, yang berkunjung ke area tersebut.
Bagi negara maju, Mercado de San Miguel sebetulnya tergolong tradisional – karena berbeda dengan mal, di situ tempat berkumpulnya pada penjual tingkat UKM, tapi dengan kreativitas yang luar biasa. Para pemilik toko, dengan caranya masing-masing menawarkan dagangannya secara unik, mulai dari coklat hingga caviar.
Para pembeli pun tidak harus membawa pulang belanjaannya, tapi bisa – dan kebanyakan, menyantap makanannya di situ juga. Ada ham, paela, buah zaitun, churos, bir, anggur, sampanye dan lain-lain. Ini konon untuk menanggapi minat yang baru tumbuh di dunia gastronomi yang kini telah menjadi fenomena budaya secara global.
Mercado de San Miguel saat ini memang menjadi salah satu pusat gastronomi, di mana produk dengan latar belakang kebudayaan yang kuat adalah kunci. Sebuah tempat pertemuan untuk produsen makanan dan para food enthusiast yang lapar untuk mencoba makanan-makanan baru. Sebuah tempat di mana kita bisa belanja sehari-hari, tapi bisa juga sekadar mampir untuk minum dan makan.
Alhasil, bukan hanya tapas-tapas yang dipajang secara atraktif, tapi juga wine dijajakan seperti tukang asongan oleh gadis bule – yang di Indonesia mungkin sekelas dengan usher cantik penjaga pameran mobil. (Burhan Abe)
SECANGKIR kopi menjadi ‘bahasa universal’, apalagi di era Web 2.0 di mana informasi mudah didapatkan dan tidak ada batas wilayah antar negara. Maka, kebutuhan secangkir kopi jualah yang mengantarkan saya ke Toma Café, warung kopi kecil (tentu, modern) di sebuah gang (calle La Palma 49) di kota Madrid, Spanyol.
Di kota yang mengagungkan seni, arsitektur, makanan, dan sepak bola itu, saya mencicipi secangkir kopi, plus latte coffe, untuk mendapatkan gambar yang fotogenik. Tidak sia-sia menyusuri jalanan Madrid, bersama seorang food enthusiast Billy Oscar, Luissa Luvania, dan dan Teguh Hardjono dari KBRI, dan menemukan kafe ini – yang ending-nya terbayar dengan cita rasa kopi yang nikmatnya bisa dikenang sepanjang masa.
Terletak di lingkungan Conde Duce lucu, Toma Café didirikan beberapa tahun yang lalu oleh orang Argentina asli Santi dan tim barista yang handal. Toma Cafe menempati ruang yang tidak begitu luas, hanya cukup untuk 20-an orang, tapi mengesankan sebagai very intimate lounge.
Pengunjungnya saya yakin bukan berasal dari Madrid saja, tapi kota-kota sekitar, serta para turis Eropa yang sedang berkunjung ke kota itu. Toma dalam bahasa Spanyol artinya “Take it” , meski nyatanya tidak sekadar take away. Ada yang berlama-lama menyeruput secangkir kopi sambil membuka notebook, ada ibu-ibu muda – dengan membawa bayi dalam dorongan, yang asyik bercengkrama, tapi tidak sedikit yang mampir sejenak untuk sekadar meneguk secangkir espresso. Dalam pengamatan yang tak lebih dari satu jam, tempat ini relatif padat dengan para tamu yang keluar-masuk.
Para barista sangat antusias melayani pengunjung, dan pengunjung pun bisa melihat langsung saat pesanannya dibikin. Tidak hanya kopi tentu, tapi tersedia homemade pastries, cookies, dan cake, untuk menemani minuman paling populer di dunia itu. Arriba! (Burhan Abe)
Sensansi rasa pasta yang memadukan Italian cuisine taste dengan Japanese ingredients, selain mampu menyelaraskan cita rasa antara Timur dan Barat secara harmoni, juga semakin menambah ‘warna’ pada dunia kuliner di Indonesia.
Open Kitchen
Setelah dua tahun Pasta House AWkitchen hadir di Jakarta, tepatnya di Plaza Senayan Jakarta, resto asal Jepang ini membuka cabang keduanya, 19 Februari 2016. Plaza Indonesia menjadi pilihan lokasinya.
Menurut Lowrenz Tanuwidjaja, COO Pasta House AWkitchen, semua menu yang disajikan di gerai kedua ini adalah menu pilihan sang celebrity chef yang juga merupakan founder, Akira Watanabe. Pasta House AWkitchen menghadirkan pasta sebagai healthy food yang memadukan antara pasta, protein, sayur-sayuran, dan fresh ingredients.
Tuna – Red Snapper
Di Pasta House AWkitchen Plaza Indonesia, kita akan menemukan beberapa varian homemade pasta.Ada Troffie, Maltagliati, Parpadelle, Chitarra, dan Gnocchi. Chef Akira Watanabe menciptakan tiga macam saus sebagai pelengkap pasta-pasta tersebut. Sebut saja saus Cheese and Cream, Garlic Oil, dan Tomato Sauce.
“Kami menyiapkan beberapa menu khusus untuk Pasta House AWkitchen Plaza Indonesia. Di sini tersediaJapanese King Crab ‘Tarabagani’ Pasta dan Spaghettini Cream Sauce Pasta with Sea Urchin. Ada juga Osso Bucco, main course yang populer sebagai makanan ‘classic Italian’. Saya yakin, masakan yang satu ini mampu memberikan sensasi rasa nikmat yang berbeda bagi para pecinta kuliner di Indonesia, sekaligus untuk memberikan variasi menu populer yang ada di Jepang,” ujar Chef Akira Watanabe.
Rossini BA Tenderloin
Menu utama di Pasta House AWkitchen Plaza Indonesia ada yang berbahan utama ikan dan ada pula daging. Restoran yang terletak lantai dua No. E026 ini, juga menghadirkan Tuna Salad with Japanese Radish Sauce sebagai appetizerbagi penyuka seafood. Sementara buat para penyuka daging, bisa memilih Black Angus Beef Tataki with Soy Truffle Sauce yang bercita rasa yummy.
Capellini with Sakura Shrimp & Truffle Oil
Lobster Linguine
Pasta House AWkitchen Plaza Indonesia memiliki dessert serta minuman yang sangat beragam. Panna Cotta & Berry Sauce yang selama ini sangat identik sebagai hidangan penutup khas Italia, menjadi pilihan utama. Bisa dijumpai pula Chocolate Profiterole serta Cannoli yang menggoda karena memadukan antara kelezatan cita rasa dan tampilan yang cantik. Sementara itu, aneka mocktail, cocktail, jus, kopi, hingga wineyang cukup lengkap, bisa dinikmati di sini.
Open kitchen sengaja didesain untuk memperlihatkan aksi executive chef, yang bagaikan sebuah atraksi saat memenuhi pesanan para tamu. Suasana interior pun didesain open space bergaya romantic modern dan sedikit sentuhan gaya pop art, yang berpadu serasi dengan alunan musik ber-genreblues dan Top 40. Semuanya itu, melengkapi kelezatan dan kenyamanan saat bersantap di Pasta House AWkitchen Plaza Indonesia.
Osso Bucco
Iced Lychee Tea
Sepanjang bulan Februari hingga Maret 2016, Pasta House AWkitchen Plaza Indonesia tidak lupa memberikan berbagai program promo. Program promo itu berupa Winter Promotion; New Dessert (Hi-Tea Promo); Disc.10% bagi Privilege Card Member Plaza Indonesia (bekerja sama dengan Plaza Indonesia) dengan min. transaction IDR 300.000,++; Lunch Set Menu IDR 200.000,++; serta The Plaza Office Tower Employee Card Disc. 10% (min. transaction 250.000,++).
Green Tea Opera Cake
Tentang Pasta House AWkitchen
Pasta House AWkitchen pertama kali berdiri pada Maret 2004 di wilayah Nakameguro, Tokyo. Alasan utama digunakannya sebutan Pasta House karena homemade pasta dan beragam sayuran segar merupakan menu andalan sekaligus menu yang ditonjolkan oleh restoran ini. Adapun inisial AW terinspirasi dari singkatan nama sang pendiri, Akira Watanabe, yang juga seorang celebrity chef terkemuka di Jepang.
Menu coldpasta merupakan hasil karya Chef Akira yang terkenal kelezatannya dan menjadi kekhasan restoran ini. Akira berhasil memadukan cita rasa antara Italian cuisine otentik dengan Japanese ingredient berbekal pengetahuan, cita rasa, serta pengalaman panjangnya di dunia kuliner. Karenanya, hingga 2016 ini sebanyak 15 Pasta House AWkitchen telah berdiri di beberapa kota di Jepang, seperti di Tokyo, Chiba, dan Yokohama, serta dua di antaranya hadir di Jakarta.
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Berbeda dengan kehadirannya di Jepang yang hanya menawarkan varian menu serba pasta, Pasta House AWkitchen yang ada di Jakarta menawarkan kombinasi menu pasta dan pizza. Agar cita rasa otentik tetap terjaga serta masakan yang disajikan berkualitas sempurna, Tanaka Hidekazu (executive chef) sengaja didatangkan dari Jepang. Bahan-bahan yang digunakan pun 70% impor. Contohnya sea urchin dan yellow tail yang didatangkan dari Jepang. Dan untuk terus memanjakan lidah para penikmat kuliner serta mengatasi adanya kejenuhan, Pasta House AWkitchen secara berkala mengganti varian menunya. Hal ini sekaligus untuk mengenalkan ragam sajian lainnya dari Pasta House AWkitchen.
Take a break in the middle of the week, I join the Winemaker Dinner with Jean-Michel Cazes at C’s Steak & Seafood Restaurant, Grand Hyatt Jakarta, Tuesday, 16 February 2016 It’s an unforgettable experience with an exquisite selection of Chateau wine paired with an exceptional five-course menu especially designed by the chef.
Voila the menu:
Lightly smoked scallops, pickled vegetables Chateau Villa Bel-Air, 2001
Lobster risotto, fennel slaw Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Domain des Senechaux, 2009
Grilled beef tenderloin, bone marrow sauce, organic vegetable Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, Domain des Senechaux, 2010
Slow roasted lamb, gratin dauphinois, green beans Chateau Lynch-Bages, 2006
Selection of French cheeses, pear compote, dried fruit brioche Chateau Lynch-Bages, 2011
Coffee and tea
Jean-Michel Cazes
Jean-Michel Cazes (born 25 March 1935 in Bordeaux) is a French winemaker and insurance executive. He managed the wine holdings of AXA Millésimes until 2000, the family insurance agency, and the Cazes family estates until 2006. He is the son of André Cazes and grandson of Jean-Charles Cazes who acquired the family’s initial holdings.
He is one of Bordeaux’s legendary figures, a man of enormous dynamism, vision, energy and charm. His family have owned 5th Growth Ch Lynch Bages for decades but in recent years have added Ch Les Ormes de Pez in St Estephe to their portfolio. He has also been responsible for pioneering developments in wine tourism, gastronomy, wine education and the revitalization of the hamlet of Bages which sits behind Ch Lynch Bags.
Château Lynch Bages, a 5ème Cru Classé, is one of the best-known Médoc estates and has always had a particularly strong following on this side of the English Channel. Since 1973 it has been owned by the enigmatic Jean-Michel Cazes and is now run by his son, Jean-Charles.
Lynch Bages’s vineyards are superbly sited on a plateau west of Pauillac town, in the small village of Bages. The 90 hectares of vineyards (Red: Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Merlot 15%, Cabernet Franc 10%) lie on deep gravel beds over limestone.
For the reds, fermentation is temperature-controlled with extensive ‘remontage’ to ensure concentration and depth of colour. A special system of pipes transfers the wine from the cuves to the oak barriques (60% new) where it matures for 15 months.
Lynch Bages can be surprisingly soft and approachable when young. However, when fully mature, it develops a succulent richness and a heavenly bouquet of minty blackcurrants and cigar boxes. As Oz Clarke says “Lynch Bages is impressive at five years, beautiful at ten years and irresistible at twenty.”
