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CONTENTS June - July 2013

FEATURES 030 Following in Seminyak’s Footsteps

Katy Truman explores Jalan Batu Belig, the hippest new street in Bali and all it’s wonderful little distractions.

044 Bali Fashion

With help from Ms Charlie, FRV Travel searches out the finest moments in fashion on the island.

066 The Road to Jaco

Ian Neubauer visits East Timor and finds a country blessed with natural beauty and charm.

086 Bo Phut

Samui’s northern coast is a quiet and peaceful place offering a healthy return to the days of tourism past.

096 China On Show

From Macau to Beijing, Erza S.T. dishes out on the best shows and hotels in China today.

100 In Hot Water

Thomas Jones visits Takaragawa Onsen in Japan to discover the secrets of relaxation.

Cover FRV Travel: This photo was taken at Bistrot, Jl. Oberoi, Seminyak, Bali.

Photo: Adam Rasyid

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CONTENTS June - July 2013

Bali Little Tree

Sustainability in action in Bali.

Canggu Classic

A round up of Bali tennis’ finest hour.

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Fashion News

Jakarta Kunstring

This is where you find Bali fashion.

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Reshaping the old for the city’s future.

Jakarta Salt Grill

Ve gets high on dinner and lunch.

ciao time

A riverside gourmet explosion

A River Runs Through It

Boutique styles in Khao San.

Villa NapalAi

Four floors of luxe in Phuket.

New Home of Asia Golf

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Mission Hills is the new golf heaven.

Singapore Parkroyal

A business hotel to impress.

74 Have music, will travel

Little Light in Chinatown

The escapades of a travelling DJ.

Singapore’s Naumi Hotel.

Business or Pleasure

Singapore’s latest hotel renovation.

Too Much and Not Enough

Artist Celia Gregory talks her craft.

1 4 Events 2 8 Villa Kudus 7 0 Overnight 1 1 7 Cheese 1 3 2 Listings

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1 6 Bits & Pieces 3 8 The Four Chefs 1 1 4 Wine 1 1 8 Recipes 1 4 6 Last Word

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The visual language of Jean-Philippe Haure

62 To the Land of the Dragon

Erza sails the Alila Purnama to Komodo Island.

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Editor’s Note FRV Travel – It takes you places One of the greatest pleasures of living in Indonesia is the quality of service. People here are naturals. With a genuine, wide open smile, the staff of high-end establishments at least not only appear to love their jobs and are proud of their places of work, but also appear to love their guests. Time and time again we see the simple things as the well trained amongst the service people on the island and around the country give true heartfelt service to their guests. This is obviously in the top establishments more than the cheap cafes and most probably mainly due to the tipping or service charge that the staff receive in these places, but the whole idea of service still comes natural to the people born and raised here. It also comes from good training from talented management and we find this especially in the luxury villas and resorts around the island. There may be hundreds, if not thousands of luxury villas dotted around Bali and the region, but the thing that sets one apart from the other is the standard of service. A beautiful setting, garden or design may be stunning and breathtaking but the essence of a luxury villa stay is the competent and attentive service, without being too intrusive, that we experience in this part of the world. This goes for dining in the best restaurants too. We should always be grateful for

well trained staff. It makes the difference between a wonderful and a mediocre experience. Good service can be found anywhere in the world, for a price of course, but add the Balinese or Indonesian smile into the mix and heavenly service awaits at your door.

Once again FRV Travel writers are off travelling around the neighbourhood, country, region and world to bring readers the latest news and experiences of what’s going on out there in fine food and accommodation. We also get off the beaten track on a number of pages going to Japan, Timor, snowboarding in Australia and travelling with DJ Tony Montana on his way to Ibiza from Bali.

Bangkok, China and Singapore are featured heavily in this edition and also new establishments in Jakarta, Salt Grill and Kunstkring are given the once over.

The team at FRV would like to offer our condolences to family and friends of Felipe Godoy, young Chilean sommelier at Gado-Gado restaurant, on his tragic passing recently. May he rest in peace.

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FRV CONTRIBUTORS

David Trauts Correspondent, English.

Basically pottering around the house most of the last two months Trauts hasn’t been up to much besides editing five other magazines and three websites from the Kubu 2 Media stable. He had trips to Jakarta, and Perth where he experienced the worse service imaginable in a restaurant called Paradiso in Attadale. More of that later perhaps.

Erza S.T. From the land of the orient to Jurassic island, this opera lover and winter traveler has been traveling around the globe endlessly this year. For this edition he shares a memento of best shows in China to a quick afternoon chat with the Komodo dragon in Flores.

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Thomas Jones Relaxation doesn’t come easy to many people; it is a skill that needs to be honed over many years, and the Japanese seem to be the masters. Thomas Jones seeks the truth at an onsen north of Tokyo and then wraps up his month with some fine dining and sleeping arrangements in Bangkok.

Rachel Love Told by a fortune teller that her life would take a dramatic change in a move to the East, she arrived in Bali with a few hundred pounds and a vision to fulfill a lifelong dream of being a writer on a tropical island. FRV’s resident arts writer, Rachel writes extensively on all things lifestyle and travel related.

Nick Walton Nick has been writing on travel for over 10 years, including most recently as the travel editor for the South China Morning Post. From his home in Hong Kong he regularly travels throughout Asia and beyond, looking for new experiences, trends and destinations, both for his travel pieces in over 60 magazines globally, as well as his weekly radio show.

Ian Neubauer Ian is a Sydney-based freelance journalist specializing in adventure travel. He has reported extensively across East Asia and the South Pacific for many publications. He is also the author of two travel novels, Getafix (2004) and Maquis (2006), and an advocate for Topu Honis, an orphanage and women’s shelter in East Timor.

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JUNE - JULY 2013

Melbourne’s No Square Experience the world’s modern masters of jazz in the 2013 Melbourne International Jazz Festival with a stellar line up that includes the legendary US vocalist Cassandra Wilson, Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés and his AfroCuban Messengers, and the mighty Rebirth Brass Band. May 31 - June 9

Dragons Ahoy: China The Yueyang International Dragon Boat Festival takes place over a weeklong period of cultural performances, food festival, motorboat and parachute displays, a sacrifice to the god Qu Yuan, as well as the fantastic and nail-biting daily dragon boat races, all surrounded by the beautiful scenery of Hunan Province. June 10 – 14

Swim, Bike, Run: Bali The fourth annual Biznet Bali International Triathlon is under starter’s orders at the Four Seasons Resort Jimbaran Bay. The weekend features an Olympic distance event for the hardy and a sprint distance event for the not so. June 23

Winter Magic: New Zealand The Queenstown Winter Festival will see tens of thousands of locals and visitors take to the streets and ski slopes for 10 days of non-stop fun to celebrate the start of winter with loads of on-mountain action, street parties, fireworks, live concerts and comedy. June 21 – 30

Dance on the Lake Indonesia

Experience Bali’s rich and diverse cultural

The Lake Sentani Cultural Festival near

offerings at the Bali Arts Festival in

Jayapura, Papua, celebrates cultures from

Denpasar. All manner of dance and music

the various ethnic groups that surround

performance, handicraft exhibitions and

the mystifying lake with traditional dances,

cultural and commercial activities will be

various handicrafts displays such as bark

on show to astound locals and tourists.

painting and highlighted by contests for hair weaving, flute playing, and folk dancing. June 19 – 23

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Culture Time: Bali

June 10 – July 10

Go The Reds – indonesia & Thailand Premier League football fans in the region will be in awe as Liverpool FC visits Thailand, Indonesia and Australia as part of their 2013 pre-season tour to play matches in Bangkok, Jakarta and Melbourne. Liverpool FC have millions of fans throughout the region so tickets will be selling out fast. Jkt July 20, Melb July 24, Bkk July 28.

Soaring High: China The Jiayuguan Pass International Gliding Festival offers the chance to soar like a bird against the majestic backdrop of the Gobi Desert and Qilian Mountains in a weekend filled with gliding contests and demonstrations. Fight training is also available with silver, gold and diamond flight certificates available. July 15 –18

A Winter’s Read: Australia The

Mildura

Writers’

Festival

brings

together some of Australia’s best writers in an intimate winter program of workshops, lectures and discussion forums built upon the provincial Victorian winter, with late night discussions around wood fires, showcasing the local and regional gourmet food and wine. July 18– 23

Asian Jazz: Batam

Zengcheng has long been known for the

Festival will once again groove the shores

Tales of Temasek: Singapore

quality of its litchis and shows its respect

Singapore Food Festival 2013 is back at the

of Harbour Bay, Batam with some of the

with the annual Litchi Festival. People

new waterfront venue at The Promontary @

best and most popular international Jazz

come from miles around to taste the

Marina Bay offering all manner of seafood

stars from Syria, UAE and Switzerland,

delicious fruits and be entertained by song

dishes to the hungry crowds with over

as well as some of Indonesia’s finest

and dance performances, sports events,

60 stalls featuring iconic local dishes like

musicians. July 22 – 23

photography exhibitions and trade shows.

black pepper crab, chilli crab, BBQ sambal

July 1 – 31

stingray, and many more seafood delights.

Returning for its 6th year, the Asean Jazz

Choral Highs: Bali

Praise the Litchi: China

July 12 – 21

The angels will descend upon the Island of the Gods to enjoy the second Bali International Choir Festival. The competition is open to all amateur choirs with prize money of 80 million Rupiah. Expect beautiful

voices,

musical

workshops,

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Mejakawi opens at KU DE TA KU DE TA’s new restaurant Mejekawi is now open and they have once again pushed the bar way beyond the local stratosphere. The new space offers tasting menus, a laboratory type facility, a new outdoor and exclusive lounge area, and uninterrupted views over Seminyak Beach and the Indian Ocean.

In short, it is possibly the most extraordinary dining experience to be found in the entire country, let alone the island. Mejekawi, which means ‘sacred table’ in Sanskrit, only has two tasting menus on offer. These two menus showcase progressive, high-technique cuisine with strong influences from local specialties. The seven and 11-course menus are as chef Phil Davenport says, “A taste of modern cuisine and techniques, with Indonesian inspired flavours.” The tasting menus can be paired with a selection of wines from around the globe, all identifying precisely with the dishes served. Each table also has a selection of waiting staff floating to and from the table with small portioned, tasty dishes and excellent wines during the two hour duration of the 11-course meal we experienced on a recent visit. The whole team including Group Executive Chef Phillip Davenport, Executive Chef Ben Cross, Executive Pastry Chef Will Goldfarb, and Bruce Bartholomew creating a new range of cocktails for the bar, have outdone themselves on this occasion. The air-conditioned restaurant space isn’t very large so it would be recommended to book in advance. Tel: +62 361 736969

It’s open, it’s cool and it has similarities to being in a luxury apartment, but it’s also maybe the best dining experience in town.

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The Soaring Heights of Altitude

The 56th floor group of fine-dining restaurants officially opens in the centre of Jakarta.

Altitude at The Plaza, Jakarta held its grand opening at the end of April in the presence of the ambassadors of Australia, Italy and Japan. The three restaurants, Salt Grill, Gaia and Enmaru that make up the Altitude fine-dining experience offered invited guests samples of their cuisine and an endless flow of beverages. Speeches were given, backs were slapped and the restaurants officially began business. The endless views over the city from the 56th floor of The Plaza building are just the beginning as a rooftop bar/lounge is in the final throes of completion and is slated to be open sometime in July this year.

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In With the Old In an effort to restore its rich and impressive history, the Indonesian Government has announced plans and allocated funding to restore and redevelop an old part of North Jakarta’s port, founded by the Dutch in the 16th century, known as Old Batavia and locally as Kota Tua, to showcase to the world its colonial heritage and the important links with the Spice Trade. Working in cooperation with a private concern they plan to restore 134 buildings including the Jakarta Museum, Maritime Museum, Wayang Museum, Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics and the Conservation Institute and is planned to last two to three years, and is expected it to become a major tourist attraction.

Villa Baan SurinSawan What sets this stunning four-bedroom villa apart from the pack is its fabulous mix of contemporary Thai architecture and design and the owner’s incredible selection of artworks that have been sourced from all the corners of the globe – and we haven’t even mentioned the stunning views over Phuket’s most desirable coastline.

Enjoy lazy days by the pool soaking up the sun, retire to the shady comfort of the poolside sala or take an easy stroll to the beach and bathe in the sparkling blue ocean. Indulge your taste buds as your personal chef barbeques fresh seafood and dine al fresco under the stars or wander down to the fantastic local restaurants and bars that the area is so renowned for.

Sawan is Thai for ‘heaven’ and that’s exactly where you’ll be during your stay at this magnificent villa. www.villabaansurinsawan.com

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New Collection at Metis Gallery Metis Gallery recently showed their latest collection of wares that had just arrived to invited guests. With a glass of wine and canapes circulating the upstairs space at Metis, guests were able to check the latest offerings from China, Tibet and Java sourced by Gallery Curator Henya and Gallery Manager Kadek Upadani. There was a mix of contemporary Chinese Art (Sculptures in Red and Bronze hands for example) by Chinese artist Huang Gang, whose art is sold in Sotheby’s, Christies and other famous auction houses around the world. All pieces are signed by the artist. Also in the exhibition were a number of Chinese antique furniture and other pieces (old wooden doors …) and Tibetan and Mongolian furniture. Paintings were also on display from local ex-pat artist Irene Hoff. All the pieces that are left are now housed in the Metis Gallery besides Metis restaurant on Jalan Batubelig, Petitenget.

Celebrating the holy month of Ramadhan and Idul Fitri, Grand Hyatt Jakarta is welcoming colleagues from Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh. Chef Mahmoud Mohamed Mohie, Chef Shahin Abd El Baset Shahin Fath and Chef Mohamed Samir Zeen Ghalab are flying in all the way from the shores of the Red Sea to showcase their world-famous Egyptian cuisine from 8 July until 9 August 2013 at Grand Café. Restaurant Manager Khaled Mohamed Aly will also be on hand to prepare traditional Iftar drinks and greet all guests. There will be enticing Egypt Buka Puasa Buffets at Grand Café featuring signature dishes and traditional drinks for lunch and dinner, as well as a Buka Puasa buffet.

Also savour Egyptian Iftar favourites, and traditional Indonesian Kolak, Es Teler and Es Kelapa Muda, with a commanding view of Bundaran HI at the Fountain Lounge. Lebaran Hampers at Festive Boutique will also be available.

For more information and reservations, please call +62 21 2992 1234, 5020 1234 ext. 8-3300.

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Welcoming Ramadhan and Lebaran at Grand Hyatt Jakarta.

ENTICING EGYPT

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shiro new chef

Recently opened One Eleven’s sushi and sake bar, Shiro has a new chef at its helm, Chef Hiroki Mimaki, highly respected and with his vast experience of serving up delicacies with the freshest ingredients, creating an epicurean adventure with his culinary wealth in fine Japanese cuisine. Japanese by birth, Chef Hiroki Mimaki is almost Indonesian, living on its soil for more than 20 years, impressing all with his spoken and written Bahasa Indonesia and his love for the culture and people. His resume begins with humbleness in his hometown of Osaka and igniting to top chef positions at some of the best 5 star restaurants in the capital of Jakarta and also Bali.

While dining in the midst of Shiro’s wondrously intricate design of woodwork, guests can expect to forget their true beginnings of time and space, anticipating what’s next, as Chef Mimaki introduces an explosion of pureness of flavours and the sweet nectar of the largest selection of sake that follows next. Personalising the desire of taste to each of his guests.

Chef Hiroki Mimaki said that, “he is very pleased to be back in Bali and more so to be given the opportunity to be responsible for an authentic sushi bar and offering this to both residents and visitors to Bali alike, creating some truly authentic Japanese dishes using the best available produce that will vary from season to season. This will be reflected in the dishes I prepare for our guests at Shiro”.

General Manager, David Beevers added that “I am delighted to welcome Mimakisan to Shiro Sushi/Sake Bar. I believe he will make a significant contribution to the success of Shiro and our guests will be delighted with his culinary treats. Mimakisan joins us with an extensive professional culinary background and is obviously a man who is passionate about his trade and we are indeed fortunate to have him join us”. Given the intimate size of Shiro Sushi & Sake Bar, guests who may wish to sample the delights of Shiro are required to make reservations in advance.

In-house guests of One Eleven are given priority. Shiro is open daily from 6pm to 11pm, Monday to Saturday and closed on Sunday.

I’M AN ANGEL XI Ku De Ta Keeps On Giving With I’m An Angel

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Chef Hiroki Mimaki has taken over the chopping boards at Bali’s premier sake/sushi bar, Shiro

After 10 successful years, I’m An Angel is back on Saturday June 15, 2013 for a highly anticipated night of exceptional food and world-class entertainment, coupled with a silent auction of magnificent prizes to raise funds for programmes that will ease the plight of Bali’s less fortunate. I’m An Angel empowers remote and needy Balinese communities by improving their standards of living with funds for education, nutrition and clean water. As an active supporter and one of the cofounders of the foundation, Ku De Ta Bali has raised USD$538,000 for the cause to date.

For more, visit www.kudeta.net.

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Kemang Gets a New Face Mesa Hotels and Resorts Group have appointed a new management team in their grandkemang Hotel Jakarta. Italian Michele Meoni has been appointed as the new General Manager of grandkemang Hotel Jakarta and is now responsible for establishing his company’s brand as a leading hotel in the Kemang area and to maximize customer satisfaction and revenue for the hotel.

Completely renovated, the hotel is located in the hub of great shopping, dining and entertaining venues of South Jakarta.

SALT TAPAS set to open at Sentosa Chef Luke Mangan appears to be making a move in Indonesia and good food lovers are the beneficiaries

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At a press gathering in the final days of May it was announced that Luke Mangan is ready to open his latest venture in Indonesia and this time in Sentosa, Seminyak. The restaurant will be named Salt tapas and is slated to open in the second half of this year. Salt tapas will be a member of the Luke Mangan family of “Salt” branded restaurants eminent throughout Australia and Asia and the second restaurant here in Indonesia after opening Salt Grill in Jakarta recently.

Salt Tapas will feature a wide selection of tapas and “simple food done well,” says Mangan’s Chef Joe Pavlovich who was present at the gathering. With customised recipes utilising local produce, and adding the prominent Mangan touch, Salt tapas aims to present fresh menus every six months. If the selection of sharing platters of cold meats, prawn tacos, ribs, lamb cutlets and other delicious morsels direct from the menu were anything to go by, Salt tapas will definitely make an impression in the culinary landscape of Seminyak. www.salttapasbali.com, or www.sentosaseminyak.com

The Mulia Resort & Villas, Bali revealed another exquisite facility by launching its Mulia Spa, which presents to the holidaymaker a true retreat in a tranquil oasis. Complete with 20 treatments rooms, the award-winning and state-of-the-art wellness suite by Sweet Spa includes hammam tables, which were awarded the prestigious innovation award for best new wellness produce by the Belgium Trade Fair and the Beauty and Wellness Magazine “Professional Esthetic”. Mulia Spa also features a Sweet Spa Finnish wood sauna, aroma steam room, and Asia Pacific’s only ice fountain room and hydrotonic pool.

There is also an outdoor meditation area for yoga and a spa beverage bar offering locally-grown fruit, juices and herbal infusions.

Adapting the principle of the ancient spa wisdom: senus per aquam, or healing through water, Mulia Spa offers a holistic approach to all spa lovers. Complete with internationally certified and skilled therapists, all personal wellbeing reawakening treatments are offered with a comprehensive treatment menu of Balinese, Indonesian and a fusion of Asian and western techniques suited to each guest’s personal needs. Stimulating water therapies and an experience in the wellness suite will create a journey that brings your body to perfect synergy and equilibrium. With unrelenting relaxation and pampering, a unique experience at Mulia Spa – Nusa Dua, Bali awaits you!

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Surf City Here We Come!

Keramas Beach Bali joins the pro surfing tour.

The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) has officially sanctioned the Oakley Pro Bali, held at Keramas Beach, as part of the ASP World Championship for 2013 to be held on June 18-29. The Bali event will be the 5th of 10 events on the ASP World Championship Tour, representing the first elite tour event in Indonesia since the Rip Curl Pro Search was held here in 2008. The primary venue for the event will be the right-hand break of Keramas, with the beach-breaks at Canggu held in reserve in the need of backup.

“Keramas, to me, is the most high-performance wave on the planet,” Jordy Smith, current ASP WCT surfer, said. “Oakley have had their world junior event there for a few years and I’m glued to the computer every time it’s on. To have the Top 34 there, it’s going to be a huge challenge for the judges as the performances are going to be next level. This is really exciting.”

Regent Bali opens in Sanur

The new flagship Regent resort set to take Sanur even higher.

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The new Regent Bali is scheduled to open this June as the only all-suite, beachfront resort in Sanur. Set within ten acres of lush tropical gardens, Regent Bali features 94 exceptional suites ranging in size and opulence, and one ultra-luxurious Regent Villa at 937sqm. Both traditional and timeless, each private retreat boasts contemporary Balinese-style interiors, spacious living rooms and sea or tropical garden views. Regent Bali is also home to 25 Regent Residences. Measuring between 308-660sqm, the two-storey homes feature two or three elegantly appointed bedrooms, carport, private infinity swimming pools, living room, dining room, separate butler’s entrance and quarters. “Regent Bali embodies the new direction and philosophy of our company,” explains Ralf Ohletz, President of Regent Hotels & Resorts. “We are committed to creating bespoke luxury lifestyle destinations, offering exceptional service and unique facilities as well as exclusive residential properties. Regent Bali will be a flagship property for the brand.” Regent Bali will also serve a variety of international and pan-Asian cuisines at the delightfully informal yet refined Nyala Beach Club & Grill. Authentic Indonesian dishes and all-day dining will be available at Layang Layang Restaurant while The Pool Terrace alongside the main swimming pool offers spectacular views and a selection of healthy meals. www.regenthotels.com/bali

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