[NEW SPOT] Singaporean and Peranakan Buffet Lunch at Cattapa, Grand Mercure Jakarta Kemayoran

Posted on Nov 3, 2015

I just realized that there is a new premium-class hotel recently opened in Kemayoran a week ago. Located in a strategic area in between Sunter business district, and Superblock Mega Kemayoran, Grand Mercure Jakarta Kemayoran offers easy access to the city’s must-see destinations. This hotel is located just five minutes from the JIEXPO Kemayoran, golf courses, close to tourist sites such as Ancol Dreamland, close to the shopping...

[NEW SPOT] Enjoying Indonesian High Tea Set at 1945 Restaurant, Fairmont Jakarta

Posted on Oct 24, 2015

Teatime now becomes part of a social event, where one takes a moment to chat with friends, colleagues, catch up on the weekend news or hot gossips, or else. So basically, everyone in the world doing it, and it’s now also become a trend in Jakarta. Just recently I went to 1945 Restaurant, a new fine-dining Indonesian food restaurant, located in Fairmont Jakarta to try their Indonesian high-tea set. Diners who want to enjoy the...

[NEW] Mandarin Oriental Jakarta Unveil New Menus at Xin Hwa & Handcrafted Signature Cocktails at MO Bar

Posted on Oct 19, 2015

I grew up with Chinese food for simple occasions that is celebrated only by the family and often dining in Chinese restaurants with a variety of dishes with my families. It’s why Chinese food has always been a comfort food for me. And recently, I went back to Xin Hwa and tried some of their new dim sum menus, specially created by the Executive Chinese Chef, Chef Chang See Loy. Xin Hwa at Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta has been known...

[NEW SPOT] New Hangout Spots, Barong Bar & The View Gastro Bar in Fairmont Jakarta

Posted on Oct 7, 2015

After the grand opening in August 2015, Fairmont Jakarta continues to bring about various new concepts of hangout places, making it one of the luxury hotels that offers a top lifestyle and entertainment center in Jakarta. Herewith I want to share a quick preview some of the new and decent places to hang out, especially during the after-office hours while waiting for the heavy traffic to tone down a little. Strategically located in...

[NEW POST] Flavours of Korea by Edward Kwon – Gala Dinner at Shangri-La Jakarta

Posted on Aug 30, 2015

It was an honor for us to be part of the Flavours of Korea Gala Dinner that featuring the South Korean Celebrity Chef, Chef Edward Kwon held at the Shangri-La Jakarta, Friday, August 28, 2015. As we entered the Grand Ballroom of Shangri-La Jakarta, we were impressed with the array of beautifully decorated tables with fresh flowers that make the shape of the Korean flag on it. There are probably about 250 powerful guests list that came...