Happy life healthy life!

Working on a healthy habit with my baby huey...found this new jogging track inside a mall ahahhahaa...

This  place is going to be me and baby huey's fave place to work out!

Placed inside the Bintaro Xchange Mall surrounding area, where after we finish workout we can go straight inside the mall and enjoy the aircon, and bye bye sweat! ;))

Sambal Tapas Sheraton Hotel Bandara - The Extraordinary Place to Eat and Hangout

The newest outdoor venue from Sambal Tapas! The first outdoor tapas bar and lounge with a romantic lake view in Jakarta. Experience the combination between Indonesian and Spanish tapas cuisine only here at Sheraton Bandara Hotel who offers a unique five-star, resort-style experience with warm hospitality and the convenience of an airport hotel.

Sambal Tapas is an outdoor tapas bar & lounge combining Indonesian and Spanish cuisine, presented in the form of Tapas. With gorgeous skyline and lake views from the rooftop, Sambal Tapas serves scrumptious Spanish and Indonesian small plates, plus cool cocktails.

Surely this place is a perfect place with the big advantages, also the breadth of the outdoor area where guests can enjoy the lake view, garden view, pool view, the hotel view and street view. This is the complete view where you can’t have in other hotels in Jakarta.

WhatsNewJakarta got the chance to review this extraordinary place last week. Although they only just opened on August 2014, this cool place is very neat and so ready to serve from 11am to 2am every day. The Sheraton Bandara Hotel Digital Marketing executive, Suhendy Lie explained to WNJ that this place will pamper the visitors with live DJ performance from 5pm to 9pm.

The first served on our table is the cocktail! A very tempting color liquid named The Original Cocktail, Suhendy told us that this is one of Sambal Tapas favorite drinks. Contain with gin, triple sec, syrup infused ginger, and angostura bitter. This is why everyone loves it, it’s fresh and very cold.

All the drinks here are served in a very cold condition. Because the ice cube on the drinks is very easy to melt and the big wind has to do with it. So, if you want to have a drink here just be ready to order another one, or two!

After the drink tasting, Sambal Tapas served us the Pinchos Morunos, wagyu tenderloin satay, lemon juice, mustard, cayenne. Serve with vegetables kebab and three sausages. The sausages are barbeque, tomatoes, and chili sausage. The wagyu is very light and tasted very good. It goes with a unique presentation by thrusting the meat into a prick that used to called satay or sate.

It’s not so called Spanish cuisine if there’s not Spanish specialties, Paella Mixta contains with Spanish rice, prawn, mussel, chicken, white wine and saffron. This menu will give you the best Spanish cuisine in Jakarta. Taste very fresh and savory.

They still have Kepiting Goreng for the special menu. The combining between Indonesian and Spanish cuisine will be very complete with some Indonesian so called menu. Kepiting goreng or crab fries, it is actually the crab covered by flour and fried perfectly.

For the dessert they have Crema Catalana, oven baked cream, eggs, sugar caramel. This dessert is quite sweet and perfect for the dine closing.

Wilshire Restaurant - A Place That Connects Us All

Wilshire is a casual dining restaurant with no dress code. With aim to introduce Californian cuisine/lifestyle to the Indonesian market, Wilshire aims to also promote the "Wilshire Experience." Offering a fresh gourmet Californian dishes, the place also boast its liquor cabinet with single malt whiskies and exotic vodkas.

The whole area seemed so vintage but in the same time, sophisticated and also very warm. Wooden decoration meets the eye when you entered this restaurant. They have the VIP room which could hold 15-20 guests, the room is simple but more chic decorations and still has that vintage soul.

The food is influenced by Californian food. “Me and my partner Dolly used to stay in Los Angeles, California. I used to stay in San Fransisco too. We really love the lifestyle there, also in terms of the food, how they lay back, and also the culture. This is why we are really wanted to bring the atmosphere here in Jakarta,” said Hanna Tjhin, the owner.

Loving this area where it's decorated with fresh flowers, Hanna told us they personally grooms the flowers. 

Wilshire is actually comes from the name of a very long road in LA, that connects the getaway’s park of down town LA, to the Korean town to west LA, Holywood, and Beverly Hills, so it’s like connects a lot of race and culture. California is known to be a melting pot, where they really bought their own food, their own heritage, like Japanese, Mexican, Vietnam, Chinese, and really the food there is very fusion and they don’t have their own local specialties. So it’s like the place is really connects all the different culture in terms of food.

“So we put this on our menu, in terms of that. Like we have Mexican – Japanese menu, and also few foods that are very famous in California, we make it a twist here and so far people liked it.” Hanna added.

The first menu Hanna presents us is Sesame Crusted Tuna with Ginger Lime Drizzle. It is actually a bit Italian and Asian combination, seared sesame crusted rare tuna served with arugula salad and crisps. The tuna is very fresh, you can feel how soft are the tuna while the first bite you will feel the crispness of a sprinkling of sesame. This one is a must try menu here!

Here in Wilshire not just a burger they served. This is an extraordinary burger that you must try. The name is Cheeseburger Eggsplosion, not only the size that very big, but the taste is also very rich. Contains with Monterey jack cheese, arugula, tomatoes, and served together with potato fries, a thin sliced potato fries that has big deep taste with the vegetables sprinkling seasoning. And the other big thing is they also put in is the big sunnyside egg between the vegetables you’ll never want to missed. Yummy!

If you craving for noodles menu, you must try their Garlic Noodles with Tiger Prawn. Served with garlic butter sauce and pan fried tiger prawn. This one is also amazing and you have to try.

Hanna told us a bit about how she is active and involved in the creation of many drinks in Wilshire, especially for the alcohol drinks. Including one of their signature cocktails, Nick’s Manzala and Poison Candy, magic mojito, which have a very unique presentation. Before you drink it, you have to pour the mixture of rum, triple sec, lime, strawberry to the cotton candy. And, voila! Drink and taste the blast!

The Foundry No 8

SCBD Lot 8

Jl Jendral Sudirman kav 52-53

Jakarta, Indonesia 121910

(021) 92389963

http://www.wilshire.co.id/

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New Tables This September 2014

Find out what’s new on my list of dining this September 2014:

Takumi Robata & Sushi

Nested in the heart of Jakarta’s business district, ‘Takumi Robata & Sushi’ was addressed in the prestigious Senayan National Golf Club which is located in South Jakarta; where their premium location is considered as a convenient meeting point for Business and Entertainment. Tastefully designed by the Japanese architect Araki Sasaki, Takumi will make you feel like you’re in Northern Japan depicting simplicity, yet providing an elegant ambiance using soft effect of wood.

Senayan National Golf Club

Jl. Asia Afrika Pintu IX Jakarta 10270

021-93807642

Open Door

Open Door aims to bring the dining experience to the next level by providing quality comfort concept with a smart twist for an honest, heartfelt and memorable culinary experience for excellence seekers, in an interactive bistro concept.

Jalan Letnan Jendral S Parman Kav 28

Front Of Lobby Royal Mediterania Garden

Jakarta, Indonesia 11470   

021- 29427007

Wilshire

Wilshire is a casual dining restaurant with no dress code. With aim to introduce Californian cuisine/lifestyle to the Indonesian market, Wilshire aims to also promote the "Wilshire Experience." Offering a fresh gourmet Californian dishes, the place also boast its liquor cabinet with single malt whiskies and exotic vodkas.

The Foundry No 8

SCBD Lot 8

Jl Jendral Sudirman kav 52-53

Jakarta, Indonesia 121910

(021) 92389963

http://www.wilshire.co.id/

Le Boeuf

Not only do they serve wagyu, rib eye, and sirloin with four sauce options and sides, they also serve desserts that are beautiful and delicious, like their pana cotta and strawberry mousse. Le Beouf even have a special dessert menu that changes monthly. 

Jl. Radio Dalam Raya No.47B

Jakarta, Indonesia

021-7251286

The Fctry Bistro & Bar

You are wrong if you think I have miss-spelled, ‘fctry’ does mean ‘factory’, but what are they produce? Yummy Food!  They have the industrial concept of the restaurant, and very peak place sometimes so be sure to make reservations if you are planning to visit on the weekend. The recipes created by the owner are one-of-a-kind. Be sure to try like their crispy pork belly, ox tongue don, and, the herb-crusted French lamb served with jus.

St. Moritz Mall

Puri Indah Boulevard

Block U1, Karawaci, West Jakarta

021-2911-1038

Popolamama

A Japanese-Italian fusion restaurant chain that has been feeding thousands in Japan for nearly two decades. Popolamama has opened in Jakarta’s bustling central business district, so the Jakartan people know where to go for a good lunch. They serve pizza, pasta, aglio olio with their special recipe.

Plaza Indofood Tower, ground floor

Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 76-78, CBD

Central Jakarta

021-57936799

Sport Stube

New sister of Die Stube, Sport Stube offers the same German goodness with Die Stube but with a different view overlooking the Pondok Indah Golf Course. Still have their champion pork knuckle with a side of roasted potatoes and sauerkraut, and side dishes like sandwiches.

Pondok Indah Golf Gallery

Jl. Metro Pondok Indah

Pondok Indah, South Jakarta

021-29208530

 

Wu Jang Gun

Wu Jang Gun is a Korean barbecue. And the meaning of the name is halal. All the dishes here is allowed for all the moslem, but even so it is still rich in flavor. There are so many little dishes to try here.  One of the best is yannyeom galbi (marinated beef). For those who love spicy food, try their spicy sauce!

Jl. Wolter Monginsidi no. 34

Kebayoran Baru

South Jakarta

021-725-6181

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Idul Fitri Family Trip Around Jakarta

My cute little nephew, Gianobel from Surabaya was celebrating lebaran at his grandma's...my home ;) 

So he's doing mudik this year, and the year before, and before...ahahahaa

He's my big sister's son, he's 6 but he'd already on 2nd grade of elementary school.

and we all decided to make a tour around Jakarta during lebaran day ;)

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Seaworld, and ice scating!

Treasurely Awesome Project by Photoholic

This is me, loving the pattern and colors. Yesterday, me and mba Melly (we are Photoholic) doing this project called Treasurely Awesome. Well, actually my baby huey and mba Melly's boyfriend, Wahyu helped us with the photo shoot.

This Treasurely Awesome project is an online shopping, we sell our pre-loved things like chlotes, accessories, dress, shoes, bags, and many other things that we used to have and wear. 

We will publish this Treasurely Awesome project to instagram soon. Wish us luck guys!

New HOT Tables This July 2014

Ramadan is in the house now, but don’t worry, these newly opened eateries are bringing a lot of different flavors to the big durian city. Are you ready?

Akira Watanabe Kitchen (AW Kitchen)

AW Kitchen Jakarta is is the latest in an international collection of restaurants by Japanese celebrity chef, Akira Watanabe. AW Kitchen is named after the managing chef of the restaurant, Akira Watanabe. Now AW Kitchen group has 8 restaurants in Tokyo and Chiba. Jakarta is the first international branch managed by JADDI FOODS Group. AW Kitchen has a great selection of pasta, which is cool enough to be your main dish! We aim to serve the best fresh local produce served in a Modern Japanese Italian style, coupled with fine Italian and international wines.

Plaza Senayan

4th Floor

Jl. Asia Afrika No 8

Senayan, South Jakarta

Phone: 021-5790-6071

Hours: Mon-Sun 10am-10pm

ARTOZ Bar 

ARTOZ Bar is a place where Whiskey enthusiasts can come to enjoy, learn, sample, and discuss the complexities of this fine spirit. It is a place where adults or mature souls can come to find tasteful entertainment in a comfortable and beautiful environment. With more than 200 variant of Whiskey and Cognac, ARTOZ Bar become the largest Whiskey and Cognac collections in Jakarta. ARTOZ Bar is an upscale place where guests can relax with like minded people and share all in a warm, relaxed and unrushed atmosphere.

Energy Building 2nd  Floor

Jl. Jend.Sudirman kav.52-53 SCBD lots-11A

Jakarta Selatan

artozbar@amuzgourmet.com

Phone: 021-2995 9050

Shirokuma

Shirokuma - or in English, "White Bear" is located just beside the Han Ok Korean Restaurant at Pantai Indah Kapuk. Specializing in Japanese desserts, Shirokuma is one of the many trendy dessert places that the city loves. The venue wasn't really spacious - but comfortable (outdoor and indoor area present).

Ruko Crown Golf Blok A No. 32

Pantai Indah Kapuk

North Jakarta

Phone: 021-29237523

Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sun 11am-midnight

Kogikogi

Kogi Kogi is an all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue restaurant at the corner of Senopati district - Wolter Monginsidi. Answering the troubles of expensive Korean food, and the need to have a true authentic taste, Kogi Kogi brings a refreshing change in the city scene. With vegetables grown locally and organically using seeds imported directly from Korea, this minimalistic dining spot is the new buffet getaway for Korean cuisine lovers. We all know that Korean barbeque can be pricey, but at Kogikogi  is super affordable at just Rp 99.000 for the lunch buffet and Rp 199.000 for dinner buffet.

Jl. Wolter Monginsidi No. 85

Kebayoran Baru

South Jakarta

Phone: 021-726-4999

Hours: Mon-Fri: 11:30am-2pm, 5:30pm-10pm, Sat-Sun: 11:30am-10pm

Hospitalis

A hospital is a place of healing. A place for people who are not feeling well and wanted to improve their health. This is where the idea of Hospitalis comes from. A place to heal a tired body and mind. A place to relax with friends, eat good food and have a drink or two. At Hospitalis, you’ll be greeted by a staff dressed up as nurses and surgeons. You’ll be seated in a wheelchair and your table is actually a hospital bed. The menu is international but all the dishes’ names have hospital references.

Jl. Kh. Achmad Dahlan No. 31

Kebayoran Baru

South Jakarta

Phone: 021-9286-7123

Hours: Mon-Wed: 11am-1am, Thurs-Sat: 11am-2am, Sun 11am-1am

Bau-Haus 1933

It is the long awaited new harmony between the hip of a club, the unwind of a bar, and the amazing dining, doing what those three can't in terms of intensity, intimacy and bohemianism. Taking inspiration from two historical periods – the German design movement Bauhaus, and the US Prohibition Era – Bau-Haus 1933’s ambiance and concept are dark, rich, and cool. Try their adventurous bulgogi fried rice and ramen bowl with carbonara sauce.

The East Plaza

Jl. Dr Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung

Mega Kuningan Kax E3 No.1

Kuningan, South Jakarta

Phone: 021-29527173

Hours: Mon-Fri: 11pm-1am, Fri-Sat: 11am-3am, Sun 11am-1am

Locanda

Offering a selection of beloved Italian and favourite Pan - Asian dishes. Locanda offers a unique palate of cuisines against the backdrop of a heady lounge music and chic atmosphere. Locanda’s several settings, from hidden booths, to private rooms with a long meeting table, to fitted couch-and-coffee-table arrangements renders the location suitable for any number of functions and dinner plans. With a sitting capacity of 250 people or 500 people for standing party, Locanda is ideal for private parties or corporate events.

Panin Bank Building

Ground Floor

Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav 1

CBD, Central Jakarta

Phone: 021-5727981

Hours: Mon-Thurs 10am-12am, Fri-Sat 10am-1am, Sun 10am-12am

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