FOOD: SEASONAL CHEER This is the time to feast with the loved ones at Hotel Gran Mahakam
A harmonious choir and shimmering decorations bring on the Christmas spirit at Hotel Gran Mahakam
Shimmering blue turquoise colours on the wall and a glittering gold Christmas tree mark the fact that the festive season is once again upon us at Hotel Gran Mahakam, which is definitely celebrating it in style.
The already-marvellous decor of the lobby will be filled with even more seasonal joy and luxury with a truly unique Christmas tree adorned with decedent gold and wintry-blue decorations, which will be lit during a special ceremony.
Having enjoyed the lobby’s festive decorations, the lovely guests can also take part in Christmas Tree Wishes: a charity programme that offers Christmas kindness to orphaned children. “To see the happy faces of these orphaned children when they knew their heartwarming Christmas wishes have come true is the main reason we hold Christmas Tree Wishes,” said Executive Assistant Manager Frieda Tampubolon.
Moreover, exquisite dishes enjoyed in stunning settings will make for a very special Christmas Eve as guests can sit down for brunch or dinner at Le Gran Cafe and AOKI Japanese Cuisine. At Le Gran Cafe, a seasonal buffet with Western, Asian, and Indonesian cuisines are bursting with
Christmas spirit. Finish off suitably indulgently with an array of traditional Christmas desserts, like Berries Panna Cotta or Raspberry Choux, and especially the signature dessert: Chocolate Melted with Vanilla Ice Cream.
Meanwhile, AOKI Japanese Cuisine’s alternative Christmas dining provides a range of Japanese specialties in a lavish buffet. Starting with Tofu Salad and Sushi Volcano Roll as the appetiser, and Gyu Tataki, Shabu-shabu or Dry Sukiyaki as the main course, enjoy your Christmas Eve dining experience while listening to the harmonious voices of the Children’s Christmas Choir followed by pictures with the cheerful Santa Claus and Santarina to make for some very special Christmas memories along the way.
With 2019 drawing to a close, now is the perfect time to start looking for the perfect spot at which to spend the long year-end holiday. So, to answer the huge demand for the best in family getaways, the prestigious The Ritz-carlton, Bali is holding an array of sensational events dedicated to those who wish to cherish happy moments with the ones they love the most.
During the festive season, it’s no secret that Santa is busy packing thousands of gifts for well-behaved kids, which is why, during the Teddy Bear Afternoon Tea and Gingerbread House Fun Decoration events from December 7 until Christmas Eve, children can help Santa by making their own desserts and edible gingerbread houses at The Ritz-carlton Lounge & Bar.
Families can also enjoy a Christmas Eve Special Buffet at Senses for a precious time of togetherness, or the Tropical Christmas Brunch and Dinner, where savoury seafood is served to the relaxing sound of the Indian Ocean waves at The Beach Grill. The Beach Grill also hosts a more romantic Christmas Eve by The Indian Ocean dinner, which will treat guests to tasty treats on the resort’s private white sand beach. Moreover, a special seaside Christmas Dinner for Orthodox Christians on January 6, and a New Year’s Eve dinner on January 13 are available as delectable barbeque buffets comprising seafood harvested straight from the ocean at the Breeze Tapas Lounge.
To welcome in the traditional New Year, guests can choose either a New Year’s Eve Enchantment Gala Dinner at Senses or savour the heavenly tastes of Indonesia at Bejana’s Gala Rijsttafel Dinner. Meanwhile, for more laidback fare, get ready for the exquisite five-course feast that is the New Year’s Eve Dinner by the Beach. Finally, after dancing the night away during the New Year countdown, be sure to spend the first day of 2020 with a relaxing brunch at The Beach Grill. More details can be found at www.ritzcarlton.com.