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Adiwana Hotels & Resorts recently launched a resort and a restaurant on two islands near the mainland of Bali. Located in the quaint Lembongan Island, Adiwana d’nusa Beach Club and Resort offers four accommodation options, including the One Bedroom Pool Villa (from Rp5,700,000). The resort owns an offshore sea pontoon that is suitable for snorkelling and sea walking. Other facilities include a spa, the Light House Restaurant & Bar, and a beachfront beach club. Light House Beach, Jungut Batu Village, Lembongan Island. Tel: +62 361 4720750
The emerging neighbouring island of Nusa Penida is where Warnakali Restaurant & Bar is housed. Perched on a steep cliff with a stunning view of the ocean, the restaurant specialises in locally sourced seafood. Savour dishes like Tuna Rumput Laut (Rp65,000), a seared tuna loin with seaweed or the Seaside Fettucini (Rp89,000) a la puttanesca while enjoying the sea breeze and views of Mount Agung and the ocean. Sakti Village, Nusa Penida. Tel: +62 812 4610 0304 The quiet peninsula of Tanjung Benoa, also known as a watersports hub, just welcomed a Japanese casual dining restaurant. Located inside Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach, Nagisa is led by head chef, Katsumi Goda, who boasts 44 years of culinary expertise. Say kampai and drain a sake serving of Nagai Shuzo Tanigawadeke (Rp280,000) or choose from a selection of shochu, Japanese whiskies and beers. Seat at the counter and watch the chef grill Salmon Teriyaki (Rp200,000) to perfection or order the Soft Shell Crab Roll (Rp120,000). Nagisa also offers set menus such as the Hakone Teppanyaki Course (Rp550,000), which consists of salad, sashimi, sirloin beef, stir-fry vegetables, rice, miso soup, and fruits. A small tea house is hidden at the izakaya entrance. That’s where Goda-san conducts Japanese tea ceremonies on Monday afternoons when customers can learn how to brew green tea.
Jl. Pratama 68X, Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua. Tel: +62 361 773577 Nusa Dua Lot S-3, Bali.
Experience authentic Balinese cuisine in a seaside urban setting at Mr. Wayan by the Sea. The new restaurant is located on the third floor of Beachwalk Shopping Center, Kuta, and sports red brick walls and green potted plants for a rustic-botanical vibe. Highlights include Nasi Goreng Bongkot (Rp90,000), an aromatic ginger torch flower fried rice; Lawar Kenus (Rp50,000), a popular Balinese salad made of chopped baby squid and snake bean; and Gurita Suna Cekuh (Rp95,000), braised octopus in aromatic spices. Beachwalk Shopping Center Level 3, Jl. Pantai Kuta, Legian, Kuta. Tel: +62 361 973178
Beachfront resort INAYA Putri Bali recently launched an al fresco dining experience on its green lawn which overlooks the white sandy beach of Nusa Dua. Enjoy your personal barbeque grill and a side buffet. Tuck into tasty meats like Australian beef striploin, fresh seafood skewers, marinated eggplant, zucchini and capsicum skewers, as well as a selection of cold salads and desserts. Rp460,000/person. Available every Sunday from 11am to 3pm. Kawasan Wisata Nusa Dua Lot S-3, Bali. Tel: +62 361 2002900
Located strategically in the heart of Sudirman Central Business District, Alila SCBD
Jakarta recently unveiled two distinctive event spaces to cater for cocktails and business meetings. Designed as a gathering space for creative types, the 512 sq m Artisian Bar offers a highceilinged space decorated with artworks from Indonesia’s indigenous ethnic groups, such as Kalimantan’s Dayak tribe. The adjoining bar features signature cocktails like Espresso Tonic or JKT Confidential.
If you are looking for a view to kill, book the Event Gallery on the third floor; it grants a panorama of the city. The 714 sq m space not only accommodates 769 guests (standing space), it also connects directly to the hotel’s pool terrace. SCBD Lot 1, Jl. Jendral Sudirman Kav. 52-53 Jakarta. Tel: +62 21 50808777
In a bid to grow its own produce, W
Bali – Seminyak has set up a 326 sq m Chef’s Garden to farm a wide variety of vegetables, herbs, microgreens, fruits and edible flowers. The yield is used by the resort’s restaurants and bars, be it the freshly plucked mint in Woobar Bali’s mojitos or the coriander in FIRE’S Peking Duck Rice Paper Rolls. Guests can opt for the Wanna Be Chef interactive meal experience at Starfish Bloo, which involves harvesting the produce and cooking the ingredients. Rp650,000/person. Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak, Kerobokan.
Tel: +62 361 3000106
Osteria GIA, a casual Italian diner, is ISMAYA Group’s latest creation. Led by Florentine chef Tomasso Gonfiantini, Osteria GIA’S menu aims to take its guests on an authentic Italian journey. Recipes are based on family traditions and Gonfiantini has a long history of working in Italian restaurants in Rome and New York.
The cosy interior certainly encourages leisurely grazing; booth seats and chic rattan chairs sit 90 people comfortably. Try the Salmon Farfalle Pasta (Rp145,000) with its pink sauce and squid ragout or share the Pane Arabo Pizza (Rp165,000). Italian cocktails are served with a twist, such as the Espresso Negroni (Rp125,000). Or order a carafe of Luccarelli Primitivo Puglia 2016 (Rp270,000), one of 73 wine labels available. Pacific Place Mall, Ground Level Unit G-05D, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Senayan, Jakarta. Tel: +62 21 5153300
Apart from a blissful view of Segara Beach, there’s another reason to head to Aryaduta Bali’s Rooftop Pool and Bar: the venue offers an Italian themed, outdoor buffet dinner every Tuesday evening. Come here for a delectable spread featuring Tomato and Mozzarella Salad, Eggplant Parmesan, Chicken Scalloppini, and Red Wine Braised Ossobuco and à la minute pastas at the live station. Desserts include Chocolate Panna Cotta and Tiramisu. The lap pool is a great area to unwind over some cocktails. Children under 12 years old dine for free with every paying adult. Rp250,000/person. Jl. Kartika Plaza, Lingkungan Segara, Kuta. Tel: +62 361 4754188