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26. MORE THAN JUST IDEAZ If you have no Ideaz what we are talking about, turn to the page.
32. DJ TenaShaR Tenashar is an extremely unique name and she explains why..
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36. CD Review
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42. Fun Pics 48. Style 54. Food Scoop 68. Jakarta Listing 77. There Then
50. Shop FoR a New SummeR WaRdRobe Because you always need new clothes...
58. AKIRA BACK This Korean fine eatery has some amazing hybrids.
62. RIVA This restaurant is back and better than ever.
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Jakarta is back in action. After a rocky few months with the presidential elections dominating everyone’s thoughts and concerns of major protests developing through the claims of vote rigging from some parts of the community, it was gratifying to see the whole thing go out with a whimper on the last day when the final decision was announced. Politics is a sometime messy business but democracy has a way of
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making everyone happy in the end and when the opposition behaves, well they eventually get a turn anyway. Some people
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just need to grow up with the new way of things and wait for their moment. Meanwhile it’s all systems go for the city now. After what seemed like an eternity, we can all go out and start having a good time again. The bad news this week is that the fabled bule hangout club Red Square has closed in Arcadia Senayan. After its highs and lows over the past decade it finally shut its doors for the last time last Saturday night, August 31. How many big nights were down there over the years? They say it will be open again soon at another address but for now, no more Reds. But there’s plenty more going on around the city to keep you busy. Just check the Timeline pages inside and remember, for all the details, and as they change, keep in touch with what’s
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Kyau and Albert have rocked the world and now it’s Jakarta’s turn.
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SCOOP JAK-Japan Matsuri 2014 The history of the organization of the JAKJapan Matsuri began in 2008 and coincided with the convening of the 50th anniversary event of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Japan. Born “Jak-Japan Matsuri” it is to promote the bond of friendship between the two countries. This year, the opening party will be held on September 14, then they’ll be a Japan Week from September 15 – 20 at Plaza Senayan, also closing party on September 21 at Parkir Timur Senayan. The culmination of a series of events “Jak-Japan Matsuri”, this year, the location has been moved from the Field Ikada-Monas into East Parking Senayan in the Bung Karno. It will showcase traditional Japanese culture such as Taiko (Japanese drums), Mikoshi, Bon Odori and pop culture.
3rd JAKARTA CONTEMPORARY CERAMIC BIENALLE (JCCB#3) The Jakarta Contemporary Ceramic Bienalle (JCBB) is a bi-yearly international-scale exhibition that presents contemporary ceramic works by artists from many countries, and this year is its third which will be held in the Indonesian National Gallery, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur No.14. Jakarta from September 23 to October 13. The JCCB is the first contemporary ceramics biennial in Southeast Asia that involves international participants from outside the region. The exhibition is split into three categories: art presenting non-functional ceramic artworks, design presenting one-of-a-kind functional ceramics with high aesthetics created from individual studios and industries, and craft/pottery presenting ceramic works of both individual studios and industrial-scale producers alike.
Karumba Rooftop Rum Bar Officially Opens In Mercure Jakarta Simatupang Mercure Jakarta Simatupang has recently introduced a new unique hangout, the rooftop Rum Bar, Karumba. Located on level 19 of the hotel, it is Jakarta’s only rooftop rum bar, which offers uninterrupted, panoramic views of the city where guests can indulge in stylish and tasteful settings while chilling out with friends. Karumba features 332 square meters of indoor and outdoor space, including a swimming pool. The DJ plays from reggae to modern R&B, soul, Latin, jazz, calypso to Afro-funk. The rum bar is definitely an ideal place to enjoy great rum cocktails, food and music in a relaxing Caribbean ambience.
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SCOOP Jakarta Komodos Junior Rugby starts 6th September 2014!
The Jakarta Komodos Junior Rugby Club is inviting new players to join this season. This past season the club was comprised of students from over 20 schools across Jakarta, growing over 30 percent from the previous year. Almost 60 percent of the athletes are Indonesian or of mixed heritage. For more information on how to join, logon to www.jakartarugby.com
BILLY MA: MASS PERSPECTIVE EXHIBITION
An exhibition of Booda Brand artist, Billy Ma will take place at Kunstkring Paleis in Mentengon on September 8 to October 12. Billy Ma brings together a magnitude of stories and issues through his beautiful visual art and stunning prints. Mass Perspective, the theme of the exhibition is expressed through posters, prints and illustrations (all on museum-quality paper to last over 50 years). Be immersed in the ideas of our world seen through this artist’s mind’s eye in new ways through this exhibition. Billy Ma will be attending the opening night and following day from 11am - 3pm. The exhibition runs from September 8 to October 12.
Open Your City Heineken held their “Open Your City” campaign to find points of interest that provide a new experience for urban people. Jakarta was selected as one of six other cities hosting the Heineken Open Your City campaign in addition to New York City, Shanghai, Amsterdam, London, and Rio De Janeiro. During the campaign period from August to November, Heineken will distribute its sixth special edition bottles to various major cities in Indonesia and provide an opportunity for consumers to obtain two trips to New York. If you want to join, you only need to enter the unique code found under the bottle cap to www.heinneken.com/openyourcity and follow the easy instructions. Yeah!
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TIMELINE
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SEPTEMBER Hell in High Heels Colosseum
DJ Tony Junior
Rising star DJ Tony Junior was said to have presented “aggressive, melodic house music - something you can go crazy to” during his performance in this year’s Tomorrowland. His track “Plur Warriors” has definitely seen huge success since its release on July 21st via Doorn. He will be leading the party in Colosseum on Wednesday, September 3.
MONDAY - SUNday SEPTEMBER 1 - 7
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 3
Korea-ASEAN 25th Anniversary Galeri Salihara
Phunk Studio
Phunk Studio is a contemporary art and design collective based in Singapore. They have propagated a visual signature that seamlessly blends and reinterprets their diverse influences such as traditional Chinese craft and folklore, Hong Kong’s Wuxia fiction, Japanese manga and otaku subculture, Western popular culture, art and design movements into a singular creative thought that reflects their multi-cultural identity, background and environment. They have collaborated and worked with international brands such as Nike, Nokia, MTV, Daimler Chrysler, and Levis. See their work in Galeri Salihara from September 1 to 7.
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Dragonfly
VINAI
Alessandro and Andrea Vinai are Italian EDM DJ/producers that have been colaborating together for the past three years. They recently joined Spinnin Records and their track Raveology gained huge feedback from the world’s biggest DJs including Hardwell, David Guetta, and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike. Their anthem “Bounce Generation” was the most played track during this year’s Ultra Music Festival, and their last recording “How We Party” made together with Rehab has also made number 1 on Beatport. Vinai will be front and center at Dragonfly on Friday, September 5.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 5
Colosseum Club
Jennifer Rene
DJ Jennifer Rene is a force to be reckoned with, as the first ever track she cowrote entitiled “Louder” was even picked up by the likes of Armin Van Buuren and Markus Schulz. She will be in Colosseum Club on September 5.
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Damage Control World Tour DRAGONFLY
Kyau & Albert
Ralph Kyau and Steven Albert are two trance music producers and DJs from Germany that have been rocking clubs the world over since the 90s, and are still actively producing music up till this day. The duo are regularly featured in music press, and amongst the big names that surpport them are Paul Van Dyke and Tiesto. See their act in X2 Club on Saturday, September 6.
FRIday SEPTEMBER 6
The Lost Planet World Tour Lapangan D, Senayan
EXO (K Pop)
Formed in 2011, South Korean – Chinese boyband Exo has more members than a football club, and is separated in two subgroups: Exo-K and Exo-M performing music in Korean and Mandarin respectively. The 12 boys will bring their Lost Plant world tour to Jakarta on September 6 at Lapangan D, Senayan. Tickets start from Rp 615k, available at www.rajakarcis.com.
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TIMELINE A Jazz Life : Salamander Big Band meets Ack Van Rooyen GoetheHaus, Jl. Sam Ratulangi 9-15 Menteng, Jakarta
Ack Van Rooyen
Ack van Rooyen is a Dutch jazz trumpeter who started his professional career at the Arnhem Symphony Orchestra in 1949. From 1952 he worked for several jazz ensembles, including The Ramblers (with his brother Jerry), the orchestra of Aimé Barelli in Paris and the SFB Big Band in Berlin. Presently Ack is based in Holland where he works with his own quintet, the Dutch Jazz Orchestra and in duo with Juraj Stanik. Witness his performance in Goethe Haus on Wednesday, September 10. Admission is free, and for more info email kultur@jakarta.goethe.org
WEDNESDAY SEPT 10
The Beat ROOM FEZ DUNGEON
marsh kids & protocol afro
The Beat Room this week features soul gazing Marsh Kids and the dance pop outfit Protocol Afro. Both great bands. Be sure to get there early and take advantage of the buy one get two offer on San Miguel beers. First Drink Charge. From 8pm
THURSDAY SEPT 11
FRIDAY SEPT 12
Colosseum Club
Paris & Simo
X2 Club
Jay Hardway
Jay Hardaway is a Dutch DJ/producer and recently gained much attention for co-writing the international hit “Wizard” with Martin Garrix. To see what he’s made of, be sure to be part of the crowd in X2 on September 12.
As electronic music continues to explode throughout the world, a new generation of young producers is taking the scene to places it’s never been and Paris & Simo are leading the charge. The 21-year old duo from Montreal, Canada, was formed in 2010 and are no strangers to the decks as they have played alongside Dirty South, Sebastian Ingrosso, Sander Van Doorn, Nicky Romero, Chris Lake and many more. They will be taking over the deck in Colosseum Club on Friday, September 12.
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Hang Over
Grand Opening of Hang Over
Kemang has a new party destination called Hang Over (former M Club) which is set to be open on Saturday, September 13. The grand opening will be enlivened by the appearance of local musician, Ariyo Wahab, Hang Over models, M Club Dance Project and performance by former M Club resident DJs Torel Wisnu, Jimi, Wilson and Rio.
SATURday SEPTEMBER 13 You And Me Tour Live In Jakarta Upper Room Annex Building Fl.11-12 Wisma Nusantara Jakarta
Shane Filan
Although Irish boyband Westlife officially disbanded in 2012, it didn’t mean the end of the musical career of Shane Filan. He is now working in on his solo career, even releasing his solo album late last year entitled You and Me. He will be on tour to Indonesia on September 13 in the Upper Room, Annex Building, Wisma Nusantara Jakarta. Tickets start from Rp 800k, available at www.rajakarcis.com
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THE BURGUNDY BEATS 90’s PARTY BURGUNDY
POLARIS & DJ JO PISTOL
The Beat magazine is bringing back the 90’s with help from The Beat Boys - Polaris band playing the big hits of that renascent decade, followed by the D Pistol himself, DJ J-Dub spinning some of those great tracks to kick it on. Sponsored by Jagermeister, Heineken & Plaga wines, expect a rockin’ Saturday night in Grand Hyatt Jkt. Starts 8pm.
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Colosseum Club
DJ Kho Mha
Hailing from Medelin, Colombia, Robert Alzate also known as DJ Kho Mha is one productive DJ, travelling every week between exotic locations such as Ibiza and Estonia. The 24 year old DJ will be rocking the crowd in Colosseum Club in September 19.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19 X2 Club
Joe Roberts
Joe Roberts has been DJing and putting on parties since the turn of the millennium, with the last couple of years seeing him play at Space, Ibiza and Ultra, Miami, as well as touring other party hot spots around the world. Spanning house and broken beats, and mixing bass heavy bangers with deep discofied gems, classic New Jersey garage with crunk house, his podcasts topping DJ Mag’s favorite new labels and artists. Catch him perform live in X2 Club on September 19.
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TIMELINE Hell In High Heels Colosseum
Erasmus Huis, Jl Rasuna Said Kav S-3
SurinameJavanese Musical & Culinary Show
Next year shall mark the 125th anniversary of the Javanese migration to Suriname during the Dutch colonial era. To commemorate the occasion, the Netherlands cultural center, Erasmus Huis, will host the Suriname-Javanese Musical & Culinary Show which will present two Surinamese bands, @Six and Steelwave, and also two Surinamemese chefs, Sherwin Alexander and Jethtro Wirth, that will showcase the best of Surinamese food.
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WED SEPT 24
DJ Jack Holiday
As one of the best DJs to come out of Zurich, Jack Holiday has produced plenty of chart-toppers, especially that with friend and production partner Mike Candys (number 67 world’s best DJ) including the remake of Faithless “Insomnia” as an international hit a few years ago. Jack Holiday will be spinning in Colosseum on Wednesday, September 24.
THURS SEPT 25
FRI SEPT 26
25th Anniversary Space Ibiza Colosseum The Beat ROOM FEZ DUNGEON
Bed Chamber & Vague
Cruising gazers Bed Chamber are on stage first with Vague band returning after knocking ‘em dead last month at The Beat Room. First Drink Charge. From 8pm, Kemang.
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Danny Avila & Camilo Franco
From winning the ‘Best Newcomer DJ’ at the prestigious 2011 Vicious Music Awards at just 16 to touring Asia, North America and Europe at the side of Tiësto at the close of 2013, Danny Avila has risen through the ranks of the dance music elite. Danny Avila will be joined by the resident at Ibiza’s institution and best club that is Space Ibiza, Camilo Franco, in Colosseum Club on Friday, September 26.
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coming Soon
iN OCTOBER Race Start Season 2 Istora Senayan
LEE KWANG SOO
The stars of popular Korean gameshow Running Man, Jee Seok Jin, Kim Jong Kook, HaHa, Song Ji Hyo and Lee Kwang Soo, will be in Jakarta for the “Race Start” fan meeting show. The group will promote the upcoming second season of their show in the fan gathering event set to be held in Istora Senayan, Jakarta, on Saturday, October 25, 7.30pm. Tickets start from Rp 850k, available at www.kiostix.com
SATURday OCTOBER 25
Friday - Sunday, October 24 - 26
SOUNDSFAIR Jakarta Convention Center (JCC)
The Jacksons
Soundsfair is the latest music festival produced by the people behind the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival, Java Rockin’land, and Java Soulnation Festival. The event will host dozens of performances from talented Indonesian & foreign artists including Rock N Roll Mafia, Ipang, Ran, Yuna, Darkbark Live, and The Jacksons across 10 stages. Soundsfair is set to be held from October 24 to 26 in the Jakarta Convention Center. Tickets start from Rp 200k, available at www.javasoundsfair.com
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More than
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IDEAZ are a great band and they are on the march to pop stardom. They are in the process of recording their first album and will release the first single from the album this month. the beat sat down with Ajay and Rendy to find out more about this band on the rise.
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The Beat: Who is in the band? And how long have you been together? Ajay: The Band is Ideaz. We actually started off as a trio with two guitarist and me on vocals in May 2013. But since this May, we signed a contract with Universal Music Indonesia as a full band with a drummer and a bass player. Me Alfajar on vocals, Rendypuja and Hari Susanto on guitar, Danis Saputra on the bass and Yohandhoni on the drums. What’s the name mean? Rendy: Yeah, it’s from the English word Idea and we wanted to inspire the listeners with our ideas within the music. The Beat: How did you get signed by Universal? Ajay: At first a guy from Nagaswara recording company found us via our cover videos on Youtube, but things didn’t go really well. So we cut the contract and that was the time Universal music offered us another contract with them. At the time, we were invited to go to quite a lot of school and radio events. That’s why Universal became interested in us. Back then we were still a trio with me as the vocalist, Rendy and Hari on guitars. But we thought we needed to add something to our music. Therefore we invited Yohandhoni to be the drummer and Danis to be the bassist of our band. So what is happening now, have you recorded any new tracks? Ajay: Yes we have. So far, We’ve recorded about 10-15 songs. We are still preparing the album after our single. What’s the single? Ajay: The single will be released in September. Actually this single was released last year on 150 radio stations in Indonesia before we signed with Universal. And Universal saw this as an advantage, so they want to re-release the song with a bigger budget, more quality, more media coverage with better marketing. What’s the song about and who wrote the words and music? Rendy: The title is “Berakit-rakit”. It’s a song about a man who loves a girl - a simple story but everyone has felt it. The guy falls in love with this girl and he does all this sweet talk as in the song lyrics to convince the girl to come back. It was written by me and Alfajar. Where have you been playing lately and is there any tour coming soon? Rendy: Lately we have been busy playing at some local events. Like last month we performed in The Beat Room at Fez Kemang and soon we are scheduled to tour all the radio stations in West Java. Are there many opportunities for original bands to play in Jakarta? Rendy: Not so many and the most of them want us to play for free. Damn, it’s a long way to the top if you want to rock’n’roll.
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Out with the old in with the new the new beginning
the neutral zone
ending, losing, letting go time Although it’s only September, there’s a distinctly year-end feeling in the air
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President
Yudhoyono has delivered his final state budget and led his final Independence Day flag-raising ceremony at the Merdeka Palace, yet his successor has still to be sworn in. After the most bitterly fought and controversial presidential election campaign in the nation’s history, it has only been possible recently to refer to President-elect Joko “Jokowi” Widodo by that title with certainty as the election result was bitterly contested and the argument only resolved in late August. This has left the nation feeling distinctly that it is neither here nor there, although the uncertainty has not deterred the presidentelect from forming a transition team to address the most crucial policy changes that he would like to start putting in place once he’s inaugurated next month.
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Equally, Deputy Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama still awaits the moment that he can officially be declared the boss once the current governor, Jokowi, has taken up his new position. At least there should be a smooth transition when the old governor is succeeded by the new as both worked together on their vision for the capital, even if the pair may be quite different, temperamentally. As last month’s magazine noted, the city’s nightlife reawakens after a month-long hibernation during Ramadan, with many venues renovated or even rebranded during the break, and some entirely new ones on the block competing for attention.
The “out with the old, in with the new” feeling is even stronger this time as Stadium, the grande dame of the clubbing scene, has closed (permanently?) and many young pretenders will vie for the coveted pole position as Jakarta’s reputation as one of the region’s prime nightlife venues continues to grow. In parallel with the clubs, Jakarta now has a wider range of bars, cafes and restaurants than ever before, which cater for an increasingly discerning customer base. Take the case of bars: at one time the choice was either upmarket hotel bars or more seedy downtown drinking holes. Now you’re spoilt for choice, with stand-alone whisky/ cigar bars, lounges, rooftop bars, sports bars and bars-cum-restos scattered around town, in addition to the types mentioned earlier. As the weeks roll on towards Jokowi’s inauguration, the feeling is that one chapter in the nation’s history is closing, while the anticipation of a new era of hope and expectation of better things to come grows stronger by the day. (Jim Read) www.beatmag.com
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Living on Coupons Darren Dylan
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“Magabu” is an acronym for “makan gaji buta”, the term coined for when one does things other than being productive in the office, especially browsing online. While the top magabu online activity is to stalk friends on social media, a new rising activity is to find discounts - on just about anything in websites such as Groupon.co.id, Lakupon.com, or Livingsocial. co.id. By nature everybody loves hunting for discounts, and now these sites are doing the hard work of finding and archiving sweet deals. During a certain time limit, an offer would appear on the website and a customer simply need to register, purchase a deal via online or transfer payment, and print the voucher. What’s interesting is that the number of vouchers sold is visible, somewhat an indication whether the vast majority of customers consider it as a good deal or not. Some never pass selling 10 vouchers, while others go over 1,000 purchases. Before these sites appeared, Jakartans only relied on their credit cards for any means of sweet deals. Now the floodgates are open: there are so many slashed priced unique products and services most of us probably don’t need but are too hard to resist (six-piece standing spice rack anyone?). Nowadays when a group
of friends want to go out for dinner, the first question that comes to mind is not “where do we want to eat?”, rather “what’s the restaurant with the best promotion offer?” Although not all of the deals are enticing, the seasoned bargain hunter can sense whether a discount is the real deal, or if the price has been marked up then discounted. Just remember, when considering to buy a voucher, make sure to read the fine print. Sometimes a voucher buying period is not the same with its redeem period. Then there are times when a voucher can only be used at certain outlets (in the case of a multi-location product or service), or the voucher can only be used for certain options on the menu. If you are not certain about something, simply call the merchant (their phone number is usually made available on the voucher info web page) to voice any doubts you might have. Aside from the familiar brands, these sites are also promoting small mom and pop shops all over Jakarta. Nita, a dentist, also used a discount site to promote her dental office. She says that the site takes a large slice of the sale of a voucher, which at first felt like a tough deal considering she was already offering her services at a fairly big discount to the end customer. However she is satisfied considering it has grown her customer database: there are some of her “voucher” customers that come back for other dental treatments, this time without any vouchers and even bringing other members of their family.
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DJ TENASHAR “Resident Top 100 DJ” When Colosseum Club Jakarta wanted a monthly resident DJ to lead the crowd onto their massive dancefloor, they didn’t settle for just any DJ. A few months ago, the club appointed the lustrous DJ Tenashar, number 87 on the DJ Top 100 list. With an excellent sound system and light show, the establishment can now also brag about being the only club in Jakarta to have a monthly resident DJ from the coveted list. The Beat Jakarta caught up with Tenashar to get the juice.
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FEATURE TBJ: You were already a famous model, why did you put your mind to being a DJ? Which one do you enjoy more: being in front of the camera or behind the decks? Tenashar: Because at the end of the day, my passion is music. Being a DJ, I am able to live out my passion every day of my life. TBJ: Obviously making it into the DJ Mag top 100 is no easy feat. How do you think you broke into the elite group? Tenashar: I owe my success to my fan base in Asia who love EDM music and with the guidance of Robb, my manager, I was given the opportunity to compete amongst the worlds best.
you’re more eye candy than substance? Tenashar: Well then I guess those critics never did their homework. TBJ: Tell us about the crowd in Colosseum, how is it similar, and at the same time unique to the crowds other clubs of the “same level”whatever your interpretation of the “same level” might be. Are you a monthly resident DJ in another club somewhere else? Tenashar: The crowd in Colosseum radiates with immense energy and truly enjoy EDM. They are one of my favourite crowds. My other residency is in Avalon in Singapore.
TBJ: We googled to try to find the meaning of Tenashar, but couldn’t seem to find an answer. What does “Tenashar” mean? Tenashar: Tenashar is actually my real name; my godmother gave me the name. She was a creative artist and created a unique name for me. TBJ: Are you in a relationship? Feel free to say no for the sake of not breaking the hearts of thousands of your fans! What kind of a guy are you looking for to be with you? Tenashar: Yes I am in a relationship, I’m married to my music... What type of guy am I looking for, at this time I’m too focussed on my music to be in any relationship. TBJ: To the untrained eye, being on the DJ booth is as simple as pushing the “play” button. What really goes on up there? Tenashar: The art of mixing is something that has taken me years to master and there is always room to improve. On top of that you need to be able to understand and flow with the crowd and you need insane energy. TBJ: What do you have to say to critics that don’t take you seriously as a DJ, that think
TBJ: What is your definition of the “perfect party”? When and where did you experience this? Tenashar: I honestly have a perfect party every gig I play, when I see my fans so happy, I am happy, it doesn’t matter where I am in the world.
TBJ: What can fans expect from DJ Tenashar in the near future? Tenashar: I will continue pushing Asia to the top of the global charts and there is no stopping me, lets go Asia! www.beatmag.com
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CLASSICAL
Homage to Our Music Heroes By Erza S.T.
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day we respect the red and white flag to celebrate the country’s independence might have already passed. However the celebration to pay homage to our national heroes continues, including in this upcoming concert by Jakarta Concert Orchestra and Batavia Madrigal Singers. For quite some years now, the Jakarta Concert Orchestra (JCO) and the award-winning Batavia Madrigal Singers (BMS) have been annually celebrating Indonesia’s independence day under a concert called: “Simfoni Untuk Bangsa 2014” (Symphony for the Nation 2014). At this concert, which seems to have become a tradition, JCO and BMS under charismatic conductor Avip Priatna will entertain us with various Indonesian music from classical to folk songs in a more refreshing music arrangement. This year is also special as they celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Ismail Marzuki and 80year anniversary of Mochtar Embut – two of our most renowned Indonesian music heroes. Mochtar Embut’s famous composition “VariaIbukota” (The Capital Variation) – a compilation of famous Betawinese folk songs was chosen to open this concert by JCO followed with his happy songs for children will be presented by the Resonanz Children Choir. A vocal ensemble called Shantell was also invited to be one of the stars on this concert. Another brainchild of Avip Priatna with Paulus Yoedianto as the coach and conductor, Shantell Vocal Ensemble consists of a group of amateur women with various backgrounds and ages. After over eight years, this vocal ensemble grew to be one of the best female vocal groups with a high artistic level. The group has done independent concerts and also successfully won international competitions such as the 3rd Voyage of Songs International Choir Festival in Thailand, International Choir Competition
in Prague; and recently achieved the first prize in the folk song category at Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod last July. In this coming concert, Shantell Vocal Ensemble is trusted to perform two famous folk songs from Maluku and South Borneo. As usual, Avip loves to invite talented soloists to grace his concerts and for this coming one, we will have the beautiful and stunning mezzo soprano Heny Janawati from Bali with tenor Farman Purnama. A young and talented soprano Valentina Nova Aman has also been chosen to sing a duet with Heny Janawati on Ismail Marzuki timeless song “Wanita” (Women). Last but not least is cellist Dani K Ramadhan, who will perform Ismail Marzuki’s composition called “3 Wajah Ismail Marzuki” (3 Faces of Ismail Marzuki) together with JCO. On another note, September will see another concert by our beloved maestro Ananda Sukarlan performing his famous “Rapsodia Nusantara”. Together with Voice of Indonesia and two harpists: Jessica Sudarta and Lisa Gracia Supadi, and Ananda Sukarlan will perform this Rapsodia at the new Titan Center at Bintaro vicinity. I think this is a great opportunity for those of you who live in the area to see a quality concert without having to go too far. SimfoniUntukBangsa 2014 September 11 starting from 7.30pm onwards GedungTeater Jakarta at Taman Ismail Marzuki For more information: T. 021-720 1918 or 0858 1414 2277 Rapsodia Nusantara September 6 starting from 7pm onwards Titan Center For more information: T. 818891038 or www.titan-center.co.id www.beatmag.com
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CD REVIEW
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Wonderful Wow
Hypnotic Eye
Worthy
After a career spanning over 40 years that has produced some 15 albums, most musicians would be pretty content to sit back and let the royalty cheques keep rolling in. Not Tom Petty though, who seems to have rediscovered his form after the middling blues-rock of 2010’s Mojo.
While admittedly there are a couple of flops - “Fault Lines”, despite its uptempo urgency sounds a wee bit outdated, and there’s the odd clunky lyric to be found; “meet me tonight/on the red river/where the water is clear and cold” (err, wouldn’t it be red, Tom?), there is much to enjoy from Hypnotic Eye.
Can Carry” – perhaps the two album tracks that come closest to Petty’s former glories.
Teaming up once again with his long time backing group The Heartbreakers and recording at the band’s LA rehearsal space, Petty has delivered a solid collection of tunes that have a more raw, in-the-studio vibe. Stylistically there’s nothing new or particularly inventive, and overall the album lacks any of the kind of standout hits (“Learning to Fly”, “American Girl” to name just a couple) that made Petty’s reputation in the 80s and 90s.
Now 63, Petty’s reedy voice has changed little over the years, and aside from Dylan is still one of the most assured and recognizable whines in music. It might not be pretty but it oozes authenticity, especially on opener “American Plan B”, where Petty confides to us that, “like a fool, I’m bettin’ on happiness”. Particular highlights are the jazz shuffle and lilting guitars of “Full Grown Boy”, and the freewheeling standouts “U Get Me High” and “All You
Worthless Worm Fodder
Despite its faults, there is enough here to keep everything feeling fresh and new, thanks largely to the reliability of The Heartbreakers – Mike Campbell’s riffs still sound as crisp as they did on 1985’s Southern Accents, and Ron Blair’s bass keeps everything moving purposefully along. The upshot is that with the Heartbreakers on this kind of form, it’s brought out the best in the boss too. While it may be unlikely that Hypnotic Eye will win over a new generation of fans with its classic rock stylings, Petty devotees will delight in the fact that he’s back to doing what he does best. Dan Ashcroft
Like this? Try these:
Cypress Hill Black Sunday Wilburys The Travelling Vol. 1 Debut effort from eponymous transatlantic supergroup.
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Neil Young Prairie Wind Cypress Hill Country-tinged Americana Black Sunday from Toronto’s favourite son.
Cypress Hill Black Sunday George Harrison Brainwashed Fellow Travelling Wilbury shows off his own songwriting chops.
MOVIE PREVIEW
Good people have faults for a dame to kill for. We’ll get you jumping out of your seat with a line up of movies this edition. If you watch all three you will be an emotional wrecking ball, that’s for sure. Help yourself to the thrills of Good People and the new Sin City, and if you weren’t happy with that and feel like having a good ol’ weep, we recommend The Fault in our Stars. Enjoy people, more next edition!
Good people
Action, Crime, Thriller. Director: Henrik Ruben Genz. Writer: Kelly Masterson, Marcus Sakey. Cast: James Franco, Kate Hudson, Anna Friel, Tom Wilkinson. Young American couple Tom and Anna Reed have a dream of creating a home for their family. What they don’t realize is how much cash it takes to renovate their home in London and end up falling into severe debt. As this is all happening they find out that the tenant in the apartment below has murdered someone and has left a stash of cash worth $400.000. Find out what happens when very bad things start happening to good people.
Action, Crime, Thriller. Director: Miller, Robert Rodriguez. Writer: Frank Miller. Cast: Mickey Rourke, Jessica Alba, Josh Brolin, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Rosario Dawson, Bruce Willis, CristopherMeloni.
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
This movie is a sequel to the last Sin City movie; the script is primarily based on the second book in the Sin City series. There are four smaller plots within the film; “Just another Saturday Night” which entails John Hartigan waking up on a highway surrounded by bodies and is determined to find out how he got there, “The Long Bad Night” which is about Johnny, a cocky gambler, who disguises himself to destroy the biggest villain in Sin City, “A Dame to Kill For” where Dwight McCarthy struggles to fight the demons in his inner self whilst keeping his love for his former lover, and “Nancy’s Last Dance” where exotic dancer Nancy Callahan is compelled to avenge his death when her lover is killed by Senator Roark.
The Fault in Our Stars
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Drama, Romance. Director: Josh Boone. Writer: Neustadter, Michael H. Weber. Cast: Shailene Woodley, AnselElgort, Nat Wolff, Laura Dern, Sam Trammell. A sixteen-year-old cancer patient named Hazel narrates the movie as she goes through the story of how she met the love of her life Augustus. It starts off with the story of two teenagers who share an acerbic wit. Their relationship is miraculous, given that hazel’s constant companion is her oxygen tank. Augustus is an ex basketball super star that had a fatal accident which caused his leg to be amputated. The teens meet at and fall in love at a cancer support group.
NEW PLACE
Hang Over Kitchen & Bar
What
Hang Over is a new place that offers an old school cool atmosphere. It presents those timeless classic house tunes gracing the dance floors way back when. The club is located in the Unicorn Building and is equipped with a better sound and lights system, frickin’ lasers, and a DJ booth in the middle. Hang Over also offers the quality food and beverages, good service, and is a place where you can meet up with old friends, and make connection with new ones.
Where
Unicorn Building Jl. Kemang Raya No. 43A Jakarta, Indonesia 12730
Open
Monday – Saturday 4pm – 4am
Music
Classic House – Progressive House
Resident
DJ Jimi, Torel Wisnu, Wilson, Rio Mchrome
Food
Asian, Western, and Indonesian Food
Beverages
Cocktails with fresh fruit Zucari, Lime Up, Sweet Trep, Lychee Berry
Capacity
350 pax
Contact
021 7182 666 Twitter : @hangoverjkt www.hangoverjakarta.com
Clientele
Locals and some expat, aged 35 - 45
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fun pics Hangover
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Face Mapping:
Is it Real? L
ast year’s Jakarta Fashion Week was a pleasure and a pain to go through. I thoroughly enjoyed the excitement and buzz of attending and writing about fashion shows in the country’s premier fashion week, but it did not come without a cost — and the cost that I am talking about here is physical discomfort. Griss, myself, and our beloved contributors spent innumerable hours on our feet, walking around from post to post to watch shows, attend press conferences, and stake out a spot for a wifi signal. As far as my feet were concerned, it was a nightmare, even when I was wearing flats. This is why I would sneak out of the Fashion Tent and into Senayan City Mall when I had time between shows — in these happy moments, I would go ahead and treat myself to an hour of reflexology. The alternative medicinal art of refloxology basically lies in the theory that different zones of the feet correspond to different parts of the body. For example: if you feel pain when the tips of your toes are engaged, that may mean you’re having sinus issues. In theory, when the pain dissipates after the massage, so should your sinus problems. Apparently, the same zonal theory applies to pimples and where they fall on the face. So the theory posits that if you are experiencing a breakout in the area between your eyebrows, you may be having liver issues. The solution would be to drink more water and eliminate alcohol and fatty foods from your diet; breakouts in the corners of you lips may mean you need to implement for fiber into your diet. But remember: as with all alternative medicines, there is no hard science behind face mapping that legitimizes its claims. Use it only for fun, and to determine the cause behind one-off zits and not serious acne breakouts. Remember to see a doctor if your acne problem persists or worsens despite your shelling out regular treatment. Map away!
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Jakarta Style Beat:
Shop For a New Summer Wardrobe by: dhnshrtn femaledaily.com
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emember the stunning collaboration between Bateeq and Peggy Hartanto that premiered at this year’s Fashion Nation? Well that collection is ready to go — into your own closet, that is. A new Bateeq store opened at Plaza Indonesia, and key among the collections was this “so-obvious-it’s-brilliant” collaboration between a brand that wants to redefine the way batik is worn with a young Indonesian designer who has consistently produced striking collections with her creativity. Fans of the Taiwan style scene will be happy to know that iRoo has opened a second store, this time at Plaza Senayan. This opening is hot on the heels of of the opening of the first iRoo store at Pacific Place back in November 2013. The opening of a second store in less than ten months shows the pace at which the brand is keen on penetrating the Jakarta market, while hoping to hawk its “affordable high quality clothing” that is, essentially, luxe fast fashion. www.iroo.co.id
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STYLE
Back to Bath Basics:
Natural Soaps from Indonesia The basic bar soap is a bath product that I never really cared for, until I ran into — and fell in love with - these two Indonesian-made brands. Both are rooted in a strong philosophy that respects natural ingredients for products that are free of preservatives and colorants. First off, a herbal soap from a Surabaya brand called Keyra: this particular soap is its Red Rice Bran variant, which works to help give you bright, radiant skin. There are four other variants in addition to this one (blackseed, honey, pomegranate, and mangosteen skin), and all are made without preservatives, detergents, or colorants. Listed on the back of this economical (and environmentally sound!) cardboard box packaging are the ingredients, which are as follows: Ingredients: coconut oil, palm oil, olive oil, sodium hydroxide, red rice bran extract, fragrance. I love how rich in oils this particular soap is, but I do wish that they listed what exactly goes into the “fragrance.” When you the word “fragrance” in an ingredients list, it most likely means “artificial fragrance,” a laboratory-synthesized chemical that can be made up of anything from tree bark to animal urine. But since Keyra promises sticking to an “all-natural” philosophy, I’m crossing my fingers and hoping that “fragrance” just means a scented oil of some sort. Next up, I ran into a bar soap from a Balibased brand called Sensatia Botanicals. Their
by: dhnshrtn femaledaily.com “About Us” page mentions that their “product development goal has been to always use fresh, 100% natural, basic ingredients you know and understand, ingredients that you might find in your mothers kitchen.” Sold. I love the perfect square shape of the soap, and the debossed logo and tree add a nice touch too. Sensatia Botanicals soaps are handmade in Bali and sold all over the world. Their complete catalog includes a very impressive range bath, body, and skincare products at very reasonable prices too. The Tea Tree & Yellow Clay soap includes the everpotent Australian tea tree oil “…[to help] fight infections of all kinds and helps clear the skin.” The yellow clay, meanwhile, serves to draw out impurities in skin and help stimulate circulation. The product ingredients are as follows: Ingredients: coconut oil, water, palm oil, sodium hyrdroxide, cocoa seed butter, tea tree oil, kukui nut oil, kaolin, yellow clay. There’s a very clearly-labeled “best before” date to hammer home the idea that this is a perishable product derived of natural ingredients. The scent on this soap is sharp — it smells like an antibacterial, which I’m putting down to the tea tree and doesn’t bother me too much. I’m going to be abandoning liquid soaps in favor of lovingly-handmade bar soaps like these for a while, I think. How about you?
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Lipstick Monday: Shu Uemura Tint in Gelato by: dhnshrtn femaledaily.com
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isten friends, I wasn’t kidding when I said one of my favorite products from the Breezy Summer Look makeup tutorial was the Shu Uemura Tint in Gelato. Love at first sight is real, yo. I ran out and bought a tube as soon as learned more about the product. I love the sleek minimalist packaging, the adorable name, the variety of shades, and its highly-pigmented color factor — everything! You see the thing is, I’m currently in the middle of a trial separation from my collection of bold lip colors (say it ain’t so!), and have been turning to nude/ neutral shades for comfort. If you’ve been reading me for a while, then you’d know by now that the only nude I’ve ever had was the Shiseido Perfect Rouge Lipstick in PK 303, and even it only sees action inside my apartment on lazy weekends. [We can only imagine.Ed] But then I was feeling adventurous and tried out the NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Istanbul. I got plenty of positive feedback when I wore it, and I genuinely
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enjoyed the low-key sheerness of the brand new Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Shine. When I browsed the Shu Uemura at Sogo Plaza Senayan for a new nude shade to bring back home, I exercised a LOT of self-control to keep myself from buying its gorgeous red, fuchsia, and bright coral. What I came back home with was the Tint in Gelato in CR 04 Spiced Orange. Despite the name, this shade is actually more pinkish-orange that dries on the lips as a semi-matte. It glides on smooth and a little sticky like lip gloss, but even dries out with a semi-matte finish. It does fairly well in the Lipstick vs Liquids Challenge, leaving behind a stain that resembles lip gloss more than lipstick. I ate lunch with it, and did not need to reapply until about an hour or two later. The Tint in Gelato is a product that works as a lip and cheek stain — when used as a cheek stain, it gave my cheeks a healthy flush that lasted for several solid hours. I will almost definitely be purchasing more Tint in Gelato to discover more shades!
FOOD SCOOP Late night savior. Try Ibu’s nasi uduk Now, you’ve had a few too many on a big night out and trying to find something enak to fix those munchies is becoming an issue. The lady’s grumbling and so is your stomach. What do you do? Well that’s easy if you’re in the Dragonfly end of town or for that matter, walking out of the famed club on Gatot Subroto. Just turn left after DF and then another left after the tower project and voila, you’re at the best latenight warung in town. The warung without a name and commonly known as ‘Nasi Uduk Belakang DF’ or Nasi Uduk Ibu’ has some of the best local grits going, which you can easily witness by the amount of people, lets call them clubbers, always flocking there. It’s open from 11pm to 5am Monday to Saturday. They serve a killer nasi uduk (campur) with the most delicious sambal in town. Eat there or take it away. Give it a go next time you’re feeling hungry around Gatso, you won’t regret it. Except the feeling of guilt the next morning, but lets call that - the guilty pleasure yo!
FANTASTIC PAN-ASIAN FLAVORS AT K 7 Located at 1001 Hotel in Kota Tua (Jakarta’s old town), K 7 is a wonderful restaurant serving Pan-Asian fares with aplomb. It’s a favorite for many night owls, particularly from Colosseum club. But now, it could be a great destination for foodies, too. The Steamboat or Shabu Shabu Set (128k) is very popular. You can pick up to two kinds of tasty soup: Tom Yam, Szechuan, and Chicken Broth. The staff will show you how to mix the ingredients, plus all the condiments, to get the best out of the hearty dish. We just had to give this dish a two thumbs up! The beautiful blend of herbs and spices is evidence in the Chinese herbal soup (45k each), like the Chicken K 7. 1001 Hotel, Jl. Kunir No. 7, Kota Tua, Feet With Lotus Root And Bean or the Pork Ribs Soup Jakarta Barat.T. (021) 690 7575 ext. 279 or With Watercress. We also recommend the Nasi Lemak (021) 690 1001. (50k) and the Mie Curry Laksa (60k). Don’t forget the superb chili sauces (different for each). The dishes are already delicious, but the chili sauce takes it up a notch! Extraordinary!
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FOOD SCOOP OKTOBERFEST JAKARTA 2014 AT PAULANER BRÄUHAUS Paulaner Bräuhaus Jakarta is back with the Oktoberfest Jakarta 2014. From September 24 to 28, the popular spot will transform into a big party of all things German, with a special Oktoberfest set-up from 6pm onwards. Brewmaster Arie Susanto has brewed a special Oktoberfest Bier just in time for the festival! There’ll also be traditional Bavarian bites in a family style presentation, courtesy of Chef Bernhard Cekon, and master butcher Patrik Quinter will bring out the best of the wurst! Plus, X’elch’ten Band, flown in straight from Germany, will play folk music and entertain you. Get all this with a personal ticket of IDR 688k/ person. You can also get a corporate ticket from IDR 5,300k/table of 10 people. Each ticket includes family-style Bavarian food and free flow of Oktoberfest Bier.
This Oktoberfest is the only one serving authentic Oktoberfest Bier, just like in Bavaria, plus all the elements of a true Oktoberfest: women wearing dirndl dresses, men in traditional leather lederhosen, barrel after barrel of beer, delicious wurst and pork knuckle, and hours of singing and dancing and playing beer games! Paulaner Bräuhaus Jakarta. Floor 2, East Mall Grand Indonesia, Jakarta. T. (021) 2358 3996. Twitter/Instagram: PaulanerJakarta. FB: PaulanerBrauhausJakarta.
Brunch To Table at C’S Steak & Seafood Restaurant
C’s Steak & Seafood Restaurant at Grand Hyatt Jakarta introduce its “Brunch to Table” dining experience available every Saturday and Sunday from 11am – 2pm. The Brunch to table concept is where exquisite food and premium cocktails are served to the table as a la carte, and focuses on sourcing locally produced ingredients from Indonesia. Chef de Cuisine Matt Demery and his culinary team have created
brunch menu dishes for this award-winning restaurant. Complimenting your sumptuous brunch meal, prepared with the freshest and finest ingredients, will be a selection of superb Brunch Cocktail and Mocktail Jugs. Brunch menu selected are House-made Dim Sum, House-made assorted doughnuts, Eggs Benedict, Belgian Waffles, Croissant French Toast. Jugs Brunch Cocktails are C’s Cucumber, vodka, cucumber, apple, tonic and also Illusion Boulevard, Midori, triple sec, blue curacao, pineapple and orange. Jugs Brunch Mocktails are Home-made Lemonade, Iced Teas passion fruit or lychee, Beety Ginger Ale, Rucuh Asam Jawa. Grand Hyatt Jl. M.H. Thamrin Kav. 28-30, Jakarta Pusat T. (021) 29921234
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FOOD SCOOP PROMOS FROM NEGEV AND BALBONI
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wo establishments of the Mount Scopus Group, Balboni and Negev, came up with fascinating promos recently that you should check out. The “No Tie After 5” promo at Balboni offers refreshingly unique cocktails to unwind. The promo is available every Monday to Friday, 5 to 7pm, get 2 cocktails, starting from 90k++. This could be a perfect way to relax after your busy day. While at Negev, a more musical offering is on the cards. Now you can enjoy the restaurant’s delightful dishes along with a live music performance, every Friday and Saturday, 8pm onwards. It’s not a bad way to spend your weekend at all. Visit Balboni and Negev for a memorable time with these promos. Balboni. Kota Kasablanka, Tower A Lobby, Jl. Casablanca 88. T. (021) 2956 8712. www. balboniresto.com. FB: Balboni Resto. Twitter: @balboniresto. Negev. City Plaza Building Ground Floor, Jl. Gatot Subroto No. 42. T. (021) 5297 1333. FB: NEGEV Restaurant. Twitter: @NEGEVRESTO.
Halo Makassar in Biztro Graffiti
You do not have to visit South Sulawesi to enjoy the delightful food of Makassar, cause Biztro Graffiti presents five culinary delicacies from Dara Daeng city on September promo. Coto Makassar has been around since the days of the kingdom of Gowa in 1538 which was influenced by the taste of Chinese food and used tauco chili sauce. Kapurung from the city Palopo, Luwu in South Sulawesi region, is made of sago cooked with a mixture of fish or chicken with various vegetables. Ayam Paserrek, almost similar to Opor Ayam, has thick coconut milk and added spices such as lemongrass, kencur. Konro Bakar Karebossi is the most popular dish from South
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Sulawesi, grilled beef rib served with peanut sauce and a splash of broth soup. The entire dish in Tungku Makassar promo can be enjoyed starting on September 8 to 27. Biztro Graffiti Mercure Jakarta Simatupang hotel Jl. R.A. Kartini No. 18, Lebak Bulus, Jakarta Selatan T. (021) 75 999 777 Reservation (62-21) 75 999 789
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AKIRA BACK RESTAURANT
The spacious restaurant has a modern, splitlevel interior with a straightforward design, yet is striking and sleek in every detail. With the atmosphere raising the bar for finer dining, the mouth-watering innovative dishes heighten the dining experience even further. Akira Back’s distinctive creations impeccably fuse traditional flavors of Japan and Korea with some Western twist. Starters like the Miso Soup (35k) and Tuna Tataki Salad (90k) represent security themselves. But he took it up a notch with a Cold Shared dish, the Tuna Pizza (195k); thinly-sliced tuna over thin and crispy dough, with truffle oil and ponzu mayo, blending very nicely to elevate this dish. A must-try! Welcome to a new dining gem that’s setting the culinary scene abuzz! Korean-born, Colorado-raised Akira Back is a chef who has won numerous international awards and recognitions. After the huge success of his Las Vegas restaurant (with clientele including many top names in the entertainment world), he is proud to open his namesake restaurant in Jakarta.
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The Hirame Carpaccio (170k) is another dish worthy of your attention. The thinly sliced hirame (flat fish) is doused with tasty nanbazu sauce, and served with chiffonade shisho herb, radish, and crispy shallots. Next up, a dish from the Hot Shared list; the AB Tacos (155k). If you think you know your tacos, think again! They may be smaller than your usual Mexican favorite, but the Korean-inspired
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Wagyu kalbi and the Japanese tomato ponzu sauce are just incredible. We savored each crunch of the taco with absolute gusto. It’s a fiesta of flavors in your mouth! Another excellent dish was The Seared Foie Gras (350k); the rich and scrumptious foie gras was generously placed on top of unagi croquette, augmented with kochujang miso, and spiced acacia honey. As for the main course, you can go with the Lamb Chop (450k) or Grilled Salmon (280k) on offer. But for us, the prize goes to the 48 Hours Wagyu Short Rib (450k)! The premium meat was so juicy and tender it just melts in your mouth. Simply sublime. The sizable bar is located on the left side of the restaurant, and the bar staff have concocted some lovely drinks. There are mocktails like the Banilla (45k), made from banana, homemade vanilla extract, apple, and toasted almonds. And don’t miss cocktails like the Doragon Boru (100k); a blend of lychee, red dragon fruit, citrus vodka, raspberry rum, lemon splash, and apple juice, or the It’s Chow Thyme (120k), made
with Fuji apple, elderflower liquor, thyme, and homemade limoncello. The private rooms are also a dazzling feature of the restaurant worth checking out. They are perfect to host your stylish parties or gettogethers. Akira Back offers a sophisticated yet relaxed dining indulgence. Whether you sit at the lovely bar or one of the cozy booths, the panoramic views of the bustling city lights provide a perfect backdrop for an unforgettable meal, day or night. (Budi Iskandar)
Akira Back Restaurant MD Place Penthouse, Jl. Setiabudi Selatan No. 7, T. (021) 290 40 777 www.akirabackindonesia.com Twitter: @akirabackjkt Facebook: akirabackjkt Instagram: @akirabackjakarta www.beatmag.com
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SAKE+
Take a culinary detour to Japan at this new place.
Jl. Senopati has become one of the addresses for Jakarta’s foodies. And nestled amid the hustle and bustle of traffic outside, Sake+ could be the perfect respite. While there are numerous Japanese joints in Jakarta, this place has carved out a niche. Opened about a month ago, the good people of Vin+ are bringing the Japanese rice wine to the forefront this time. As you step inside, you’ll be amazed at the extensive variety of sake on show. The front area feels like a sake gallery. The staff will gladly help you make a choice, whether to pair it with your meal, or just to enjoy the sake by itself. The first floor is more for lounging, while the
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second floor is where the dining area is located. Sake+ melds a modern Japanese aesthetic with a sensual lounge vibe. The interior features a soft white, taupe, and pale wood accents with a touch of vintage style. There’s one side of the wall that’s strikingly decorated using real kimono fabric. The expert mixologists here have whipped up a brilliant sake-based drink menu. The Kyuri+ (120k); a mix of dry sake, gin, casis syrup, strawberry, lime juice, and presented with hollowed Kyuri cucumber as glasses. Drinking from it gives a unique sensation. Another favorite of ours is the delightful NightJar (100k), made with dry sake, gin, elderflower, pomegranate, and cassis syrup. We also tried a refreshing mocktail named Horenzo San (40k), made with Japanese spinach, apple juice, and passion syrup. The food here is rich with traditional Japanese cuisine, with some twists at the right places. You’ll find the usual Japanese favorites like Sushi, Sashimi, Udon and Ramen noodles, but there are also more specialized fare like Robatayaki (grilled) dishes.
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We started with the hearty Tosa Age Tofu (55k); a nice blend of fried silky tofu with mushroom sauce, and grated radish. Then we moved on to the Satsumaage (35k each). Think of it as a Japanese otak-otak or fish cakes, but here they have 3 kinds: plain, with mushroom, and with edamame. But the one dish that blew us away was the Eihire (50k) or grilled stingray fin. Although it doesn’t look like much, the dish is surprisingly addicting! At first we thought that it was dried squid, but biting further into it, it has a certain je ne sais quoi we just can’t explain. Highly recommended! For a heavier fare, the Tenzaru Soba Set (75k) is a sure bet; cold noodles served with tempura, kobachi, chawan mushi, and dessert. A perfect blend of cold and hot, and then some.
Sake+ Jl. Senopati No. 54, Jakarta Selatan 12110 T. (021) 725 0002
This newcomer helps bring sake into the modern day with its chic design, affordable prices, lounge vibe, and friendly service. It’s the type of place you want to dine and lounge with a date or group of friends, and sip sake late into the night. (Budi Iskandar)
Hours: 11 am – midnight (weekdays) 11 am – 2 am (weekend) Website: www.sakeplus.com Facebook: sake+ Twitter: sakeplusid www.beatmag.com
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Riva
Grill-Bar
Terrace. The rejuvenated old favorite is now better than ever! Riva is undoubtedly one of the capital city’s most revered restaurants. After a recent repositioning, it is ready for a more contemporary crowd. The place looks revitalized, as we had the pleasure of visiting it recently. The bar and lounge area greet you as you walk inside, a perfect place to meet and mingle over cocktails and finger foods. A large wine cabinet is also at the ready for oenophiles to peruse and enjoy a glass or two. Walk past the cozy private room, and you’ll see a nice area with a visible open kitchen where all the action is. There’s a wood fire oven at the ready, too. Pizza, anyone? The al fresco terrace is another outstanding attribute at Riva. Shaded by the trees and overlooking the swimming pool, this could be a perfect spot for a well-earned break from your busy daily schedule. The extensive menu offers something for everyone, covering all corners of the globe. We started with some Small Plates that are definitely big in taste. The Moroccan Lamb 737-2X9 Surveiller (95k), served with fresh tomato garlic and basil sauce was a great choice, as was the Riva Spring Roll (65k); filled with chicken prawn and foie gras, and complemented with a tasty blue cheese dip. For a closer-to-home taste, try the Deep Fried Garlic Prawns (115k). And we also love the Classic French Onion Soup (75k); it’ll make you all warm and fuzzy inside. As for the main course, the Duck Magret (145k) is wonderful; roasted duck breast with hearty mushroom and parsley risotto. Staying with the duck
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FOOD theme, the kitchen brought us a daily special; the Riva Gourmet Pizza (95k), topped with roast duck and hoisin sauce. The wood fire oven cooked the pizza perfectly, and the Asian-inspired duck go together nicely on top of the Italian favorite! At Riva, you shouldn’t pass getting some things from the grill. The premium Sher Wagyu beef, a 400+ days grain fed full blood Wagyu with level 4 or 5 marbling, is wonderful here. Our order of 200g Sher Wagyu Sirloin (470k) was so delicious; grilled perfectly to lock in the juice and tenderness. And the Wood Oven French Cut Veal Rack (350k) is also one to consider. Whatever kind of steak you’re having at Riva, it’s worth every penny! Don’t pass on the wonderful drinks here. The Riva Classic Mojito (120k) is always a sure bet, but we suggest try the Riva Cocktail Ice Tea (120k); a wonderful concoction of tea, vodka, cinnamon, honey, and ginger beer! Mocktails like the Sangria Ice Tea (50k) is just as nice. Make room for delightful desserts, because the Mango Pannacotta (75k) and Chocolate Flourless Cake (75k) are not to be missed. Still a consistent option for quality fare, the revitalized Riva will surely win the hearts of many more patrons. Highly recommended. (Budi Iskandar)
Riva Grill-Bar-Terrace Jalan Casablanca Kav. 18 T. (021) 828 2000 ext. 2067 Website: www.Rivagrillnbar.com
Operating Hours Mon – Thu: 10am – 1am Fri – Sat: 10am – 2am Sun: 10am – Midnight Lunch Service: 11.30am – 2.30pm (Mon – Fri, except Public Holidays) Dinner Service: 6pm – 10.30pm www.beatmag.com
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GIZMOS 3Doodler - The World’s First 3D Printing Pen
NT3 Black Ops 2 Throat Mic Communication System This is a throat mic that picks up the vibrations generated from within the wearer’s neck, so there’s no air or noise interference for quiet and effective communication. This mic is mainly purposed for anybody who needs to talk on the phone in a high noise or wind situation, as well as for those who need to be able to communicate quietly and effectively without alerting everyone around them. $24.99 www.thinkgeek.com
Steering Wheel Bluetooth Speakerphone
Now you can bring your pictures to life with 3Doodler, the world’s first 3D printing pen. Just plug it in and start drawing as you would with a regular pen, only in the air. The 3Doodler neatly squeezes out a thin, flexible, but strong thread of heated plastic that quickly hardens, allowing you to create colorful three-dimensional shapes in real time. You can draw freehand or trace over templates to create larger structures and objects. There’s hundreds available online to help get you started. £99.99 www.firebox.com
Hurricane 2 Canless Air System - Special Edition Blue When canned air is not the friendliest product on the market, Hurricane 2 Canless Air System provides another viable alternative to canned air. Each charge of the H2’s batteries gives the equivalent of 25 cans of canned air, but without the chemicals, greenhouses gases, and risk of explosions. Shoot a blast of air at over 200mph at any angle and maintain it for over 15 minutes. This Hurricane 2 Canless Air System can be used for the usual techie stuff, and also great around the house, either in workshop, or as a fire starter when you want to roast marshmallows. $159.95 www.thinkgeek.com
This wireless Steering Wheel Bluetooth Speakerphone mounts on steering wheel and gives an ability to take and make calls from your cell phone while driving. The microphone and speakers are positioned closer to you than in most car speakerphones. The Steering Wheel Bluetooth Speakerphone features noise reduction and echo cancellation technologies, and its rechargeable battery provides five hours of talk time. Equipped with caller I.D., displaying either numbers or names, and allowing user to accept or reject calls with a press of a button. The Steering Wheel Bluetooth Speakerphone’s volume and phone book buttons give more control, right from the steering wheel. $79.99 www.sharperimage.com
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GIZMOS Sugru Sugru is the flexible compound designed to stick to as many different materials as possible and forms a strong bond to aluminum, steel, ceramics, glass and much more. It acts like a modelling clay when removed from its pack, and cures to a soft-touch silicone rubber once exposed to air. Pimp pliers, get to grips with kitchen utensils, repair flexible things such as cables and leaky trainers, and even give iPhones personalized protective ‘shock bumpers’. Sugru is durable, completely waterproof and impervious to extreme temperature. It’s even dishwasher proof. £6.99 www.firebox.com
Rhythm Smart + The rechargeable Rhythm Smart + is the easy and comfortable way to measure and track your heart rate and other workout statistics. Simply wear it on your arm and pair it with your Bluetooth device; it tracks heart rate, step rate, distance, workout calories/calorie rate, speed/pedometer measurements and more, then sends the data to your device, up to 100 feet away. Operates up to eight hours on a full charge, compatible with iPhones, iPads and Android devices, plus over 200 workout apps and any fitness equipment that supports Bluetooth Smart or ANT+ heart rate data. $89.99 www.sharperimage.com
The Adventurer’s Power Station
This is the portable power station that recharges devices anywhere. Weighing merely 12-lbs., this rechargeable power station transports easily in an RV, car or boat, and charges a digital camera 12 times, smartphone 15 times or a tablet six times on a full battery. The unit’s 168Wh AGM lead-acid battery recharges via AC in 6 hours or a solar panel in 17-34 hours of full sun. The unit has one AC, one USB and two 12volt DC ports for charging everything from a GPS to a laptop. LCD shows the amount of power left in the unit’s battery. $199.95 www.hammacher.com
The Motion Deactivated Travel Alarm Clock
This travel alarm clock that snoozes with a wave of the hand. A motion sensor in the face of the clock detects movement from up to 16” away, allowing sleepers to dismiss morning’s call without searching for a nondescript button. It stores unobtrusively in a suitcase or even a pocket for ease of travel. Its front cover protects the face during travel and folds down to reveal a world time zone map for accurate timekeeping anywhere in the world. The clock has German quartz movement, white minute and hour hands that are easy to see against the black clock face. $49.95 www.hammacher.com www.beatmag.com
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CLUB.BARS.restaurants Clubs ALEXIS MAP B7 Bar, Karaoke, Spa Jl. R. E. Martadinata No. 1, Ancol. : 021-69833333 Alibi Map : N8 Club & Lounge Cyber 2 Tower Ground Floor Jl. HR Rasuna Said X5 No. 13 : 021-2902 1357 Twitter : @ALIBI_Jakarta Apollo CLUB MAP N8 A unique & intimate bar in town. Karaoke equipped. Plenty of parking. Bellagio Mall, UG Level 07 & 09, Mega Kuningan : 021-91275566 B.A.T.S MAP K6 Live Music, Bar and Resto Shangri-La Hotel Kota BNI JL. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1 : 021-570.7440 BEYOND MAP P3 Bar, Resto & DJ Bar Graha Iskandarsyah Lobby Jl. Iskandarsyah No. 66 C Jakarta Selatan : 021-7279.1832 BLOWFISH MAP P7 Kitchen & Dance Bar City Plaza at Wisma Mulia. Jl. Jend Gatot Subroto Kav 42 : 021-5297.1234 BLACK CAT MAP N3 Jazz Club & Good Food and New Orleans style Plaza Senayan Arcadia Unit x-208 : 021-5790.1264 CJ’S MAP M2 Live Music & DJ’s Live Band, Rnb, House, Hotel Mulia Jl. Asia Afrika Senayan : 021-574.7777 illigals MAP E6 Jl. Hayam Wuruk 108 Jakarta Barat : 021 – 629 8899 www.illigalsclub.com ColoSseum MAP A6 Jl Kunir No 7 Kota Tua Jakarta Barat : 021 690 1221 / 23 www.colosseum.co.id
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DOMAIN MAP M2 Mash Up Senayan City. Panin Tower, Senayan City, Basement 2 Jl Asia Afrika : 021-7278.1641 DRAGONFLY MAP U1 Classic, House Graha BIP Jl. Jend Gatot Subroto kav 23 : 021-520.6789 Empirica map p5 Events/Functions and Night Life Space SCBD LOT 8 HALL A, Kawasan Niaga Terpadu Sudirman, Jalan Jendral Sudirman Kav 52-53 : 021-51400388 : 0812 9008 0841 www.empiricajakarta.com Exodus Jakarta Map N8 Dining, Club, Lounge Kuningan City Mall 5th 6th 7th Floor : 085811567567 Twitter : @exodusjakarta Facebook : Exodus Jakarta FABLE LOUNGE MAP O5 Kawasan SCBD. Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav 52-53 Lot 22 : 021-515 5008 FEZ DUNGEON MAP U6 Live music Weds to Sat and home to The Beat Room every 2nd Thursday Jl. Kemang Raya 78B Jakarta : 021-719.2677 Flirt Bar MAP C9 Fashion Hotel 10th Floor Jl. Gunung Sahari 12 No. 2A Jakarta Pusat : 021-649.0808 The Foundry No. 8 MAP N5 Urban lifestyle district Kawasan Niaga Terpadu Sudirman (SCBD) Lot. 8 Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 52-55 : 021-515 1529 GOLDEN CROWN MAP C6 Nightclub, Discotheque, Karaoke, Resto & Lounge, Health Club, Spa House, Funky Kota Glodok Plaza 5-8 Fl Jl Pinangsia Raya No.1 Jakarta Pusat : 021-6230.2888
HARD ROCK CAFE MAP O6 Ground Floor #G-05, SCBD LOT 3-5, Jl Jend Sudirman Kav, 54-55, Kawasan Scbd, Jakarta, South Jakarta City, Jakarta 10350, Indonesia : 021-31990164
NU CHINA Map U5 Mixed crowd, mixed dance music. Jl. Kemang Raya No. 24. Kemang. : 021 - 719 3854
HANGOVER MAP U6 DJs and drink deals Unicorn Building Jl. Kemang Raya No. 43A : 021- 7183216
sun city MAP C6 Karaoke, Resto and Club Gd. Lindeteves Trade Center lt. 6. Jalan Hayam Wuruk N°127 : 021- 62201900
PRIVE MAP N3 fX Lifestyle X’nter f8 Jl. Jend Sudirman Pintu Satu Senayan : 021-2555 4489
TEMPUS MAP D6 Live Music and DJs Ritz Carlton JL. Lingkar. Mega Kuningan : 021- 2551.8888
IMMIGRANT MAP J7 Resto-Bar-Club House Plaza Indonesia 6th Floor #E02-03 Access from new Louis Vitton lobby : 021- 3983.8257/58
TIGA PULUH MAP L7 Band and DJ Le Meridien Hotel Jl.Jend Sudirman Kav 18-20 Jakarta Pusat : 021-251.3131
Malioboro MAP E6 Bar-Karaoke-Club Jalan Gadjah Madah No. 13 : 021-63850000 Milles X Club MAP D6 International Executive Club Lokasari Square Jl.Mangga Besar Raya 81 Jakarta Barat Phone : 021.6255318 Twitter : @millesXclub MILLENIUM MAP E6 Bar-Karaoke-Club Plaza Gajah Mada Fl 5 + 6 Jl.Gajah Mada No.19-26 Jakarta Pusat : 021-633.8842 MOOVINA MAP J7 Plaza Indonesia 4th Floor #06 Jakarta Pusat 10350 021-2992 4567 / 3999 www.moovina.com MUSRO MAP G9 Legendary Club Hotel Borobudur Jl. Lapanagan Banteng Selatan No.1 Jakarta Pusat : 021-384.2050 Nebula Club MAP 1H Club & Resto Jl. Let Jen S Parman Kav 28, Central Park Mall Blitz Area Phone : 0813 2289 0890 twitter : @ClubNebula www.nebulajakarta.com
TRIPLE NINE MAP U5 House, Electro Jl. Kemang Raya No. 20a : 021-718.2284 UMBRA MAP T4 Cool live music lounge Jl. Taman Kemang 1, No6 Kemang. : 021-718 1148 V2 MAP F6 Lounge, Bar, Club & Karaoke Duta Merlin Plaza Lt.3 & 3B Jl. Gajah Mada Plaza 3 – 5, Jakarta, Indonesia (021) 63865000 www.v2clubjakarta.com X2 MAP N3 X2 – Equinox Vintage Music, Rnb, House Electro, Progressive Plaza Senayan 4th & 5th Floor : 021-572.5559 / 572.556
Bars 365 ECO BAR MAP T5 Eco Bar Eclectro-House Jl. Kemang Raya No. 6 Jakarta Selatan : 021-7191032 ALBERO MAP O10 Jl. Tebet Raya No. 58 Jakarta Selatan. : 021-8312634
CLUB.BARS.restaurants Attics Map U-5 Jl. Kemang Raya No. 24 A Jakarta Selatan : 021-2553 9450 / 51 Avara Lounge MAP L10 Lounge. Function Hall Epiwalk 2nd floor Jl. Boulevard Epicentrum Selatan Rasuna Epicentrum : (021) 29941898
Molly Malone’s MAP S6 Irish food and beer Senayan Arcadia Senayan : 021-7183382 Monstore Bar #01 : John Doe Artsy Bar Map : U6 Jl. Kemang Raya No. 72C : 021-71796282
Basement Café MAP T5 Live Music and DJ Arion Swiss-Belhotel Kemang Jl. Kemang Raya No. 7 Phone : 021. 7198000
Murphy’s Irish Pub MAP S6 Irish food and beer Kemang Raya 11a Kemang. : 021-718 3382 : 0818 833 643
Boutique Ktv Map N-3 Plaza Senayan Arcadia Unit X 205 – 207. Jl. New Delhi No. 9. Pintu 1 Senayan. Jakarta : 021-5790 1283
MO BAR MAP K8 Clubbing Lounge Mandarin Oriental Hotel Jalan M.H. Thamrin, PO BOX 3392, Jakarta : 021-2993 8888
BURGUNDY MAP I7 Exclusive cocktail bar Hotel Grand Hyatt. Jalan M. H. Thamrin Jakarta Selatan : 021-2992.1234
SHY ROOFTOP MAP U6 Kemang 6 Building The Papilion, level 4 Jalan Kemang Raya no.45AA : 021-719 9921
CAFE DE HOOI MAP U1 Expat hangout Jl. Metro Duta Raya Plaza II Pondok Indah Jakarta Selatan : 021-750 0742
S.L.A.M Map : X7 Sky Lounge At Mercure Mercure Jakarta Simatupang Jl. R.A Kartini No.18 Lebak Bulus : 021-75999.777 Twitter : @SLAM_TheSkybar Facebook : Slam SkyloungeatMercure
D’PLACE MAP X3 Steak & Beer House Unplugged Sarinah Building Jl. Mh Thamrin No.11 Gf North Gate Jakarta Pusat : 021-310.7177 DeBurse Map O4 Equity Tower – SCBD Lot 9 Lower Ground Unit E Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 52 – 53 Jakarta 12190 : 021-2903 5451 Equal Park MAP J9 Bar & Resto, Live Band, DJ Jl. Jaksa No. 7 Kebon Sirih – Menteng, Jakarta Pusat : 021-3918547 Fez Bar MAP V5 Jl. Kemang Raya No. 78-B : 021-719 2677
THE CAZBAR MAP O8 International dining Jalan Mega Kuningan Jakarta Selatan : 021-5764582 Tagami Beer House MAP D10 Beer.Pizza.Karaoke.Rooftop Jl. Kelapa Gading Indah Raya 8 Blok C No. 23 - 24 Kelapa Gading : 021 - 2957 4493 Twitter : @TagamiBeerHouse www.tagamibeerhouse.com TIPSY MAP T6 Wine & Bar DJ The Beat Building 2nd Floor Jl. Kemang Raya No. 29 Jakarta Selatan : 021-718.2970
UMBRA MAP T4 Cool live music lounge Jl. Taman Kemang 1, No6 Kemang. : 021-718 1148
Restaurants APHRODITES MAP M9 Expat resto and sports Club Rasuna Jl. H.R Rasuna Said kav c-22 : 021-527.3307 AL NAFOURA MAP L6 Middle Eastern Le Meridien Hotel Jl. Jend Sudirman kav 18-20 : 021 - 251 3131 ANATOLIA MAP U5 Turkish Jl. Kemang Raya no. 110A Jakarta Selatan : 021-719 4658 AH YAT SEAFOOD MAP N3 Chinese Jl. Pintu Lima Kompleks Gelora Senayan Jakarta Selatan : 021-570 5333 Aruba MAP Q2 Caribbean Resto & Bar Pasaraya Building GF & UG Floor Jl. Iskandarsyah II No.2 : 021-7278 0419 www.arubajakarta.com Balboni MAP K10 Italian dining Kota Kasablanka Mall, Tower A, Lobby. Jl. Casablanca Raya Kav. 88, : 021-29568712 pizza barboni Map T5 Italian pizzas and food Jl. Kemang 1, No 72 Kemang : 021-7181101 BISTRO BARON MAP I6 French dining Plaza Indonesia Extension , Level 1, Unit E 20-21 : 021-299-23505 www.bistrobaron.com
Jakarta Selatan : 021-739 2430 BEYOND MAP P4 European Asian Graha Iskandarsyah Lobby Level Jl. Iskandarsyah Raya No. 66 C Jakarta Selatan : 021-727 91832 Bistronomy Map O4 A Unique Fine Dining Experience Jalan Ciranjang (Ciniru 1 No.2) Jakarta Selatan : 021-739-6655 Twitter : @Bistronomy_JKT BLACK CAT MAP N3 Jazz Supper Club Plaza Senayan Arcadia Units X-208/209 Jl. New Delhi - Pintu 1 Senayan - Jakarta Selatan : 021-5790 1264 BLUE ELEPHANT MAP J9 Thai Royal Cuisine Jl. Cut Meutia No. 2 Menteng Jakarta Pusat : 021-315 0980 Bluegrass MAP M9 American Grill Bakrie Tower Ground Floor - Kawasan Rasuna Epicentrum, JL. HR. Rasuna Said - Kuningan : 021-29941660 : 0816700770 www.bluegrassjakarta.com C’S MAP I7 Fine dining experience. Hotel Grand Hyatt. Jalan M. H. Thamrin Jakarta Selatan : 021-2992 1234 CALI DELI MAP K9 Vietnamese Sandwich Jl. Surabaya No. 22 Menteng Jakarta Pusat : 021-9801 1061 CANTEEN MAP O5 American Style Pacic Place Level 4 SCBD Jl. Jend Sudirman kav 52-53 Jakarta Selatan : 021-579 73742
BIRDCAGE MAP Q4 A casual resto focussing on Euro comfort food. Jl. Wijaya 9/23 www.beatmag.com
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CLUB.BARS.restaurants Restaurants CANTEEN MAP K6 International dining Plaza Indonesia 5th Floor. Jl M H Thamrin Kav 28-30, Jakarta Pusat : 021-315 6537. Capocaccia MAP O5 Italian, tasty sandwiches Pacific Place, Jl. Jend. Sudirman : 021-57973658 CASA D’ORO MAP I7 Italian fine-dining. Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jl. MH Thamrin No. 1, : 021-2358.3871 circo bistro MAP P4 Jl. Gunawarman no. 30 : 021-739 57 05 CAZBAR MAP 08 Expat hangout and dine JL Mega Kuningan Kantor Taman E3.3 unit A1. Mega Kuningan : 021-5764582 COQUELICOT MAP V5 French bistro Jl. Puri mutiara Raya no 3b Cipete, Jeruk Purut – Kemang. : 021-7663216 COMMON PEOPLE MAP T3 International menu Jl. Kemang Raya 2, No6 Kemang. : 021-7181843 CORK & SCREW MAP M8 International menu Ground Fl. Jl. HR.Rasuna Said Kav B4, Wisma Kodel Kuningan. : 021-52902030 Plaza Indonesia. 1st Floor, Unit 127 A-D, Jl. M.H. Thamrin Kav 28-30 : 021-3199 6659 COWBOY SALOON MAP u4 Jl. Taman Kemang 29 Jakarta : 021-718 3007 DAPUR BABAH ELITE MAP G7 Classic Jakarta Jl. Veteran No. 18-19 Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 385 5653
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DECANTER MAP N9 Mediterranean Plaza Kuningan, Menara Utara, Ground Floor Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav. C1114 - Jakarta Pusat : 021- 529 63 888 DE BURSE CAFE map O4 Western expat bar and restaurant Equity Tower, LG Unit E, SCBD lot 9, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman : 021 - 2903 5451 Die Stube map T 4 German dining Plaza Bisnis Kemang 1 GF Jl. Kemang Raya no. 2 Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 7179 34 86 DOMAIN MAP Q5 Resto and mashup. Panin Tower B2 Floor, Senayan City Jalan Asia Afrika Kav. 19 Jakarta 10270 : 021 - 7278 1641 EASTERN PROMISE MAP 64 Indian and western food Jl Kemang Raya 5 Jakarta Selatan : 021-7179 0151 El Asador MAP T5 South American Woodfire Grill & Brew Kemang Point Building Ground Floor Jl. Kemang Raya No. 3 : 021- 718 2206 www.elasador.co.id E&O MAP O7 Thai Viet cuisine Menara Rajawali, Mega Kuningan. : 021-29023418 Exodus Jakarta Map N8 Dining, Club, Lounge Kuningan City Mall 5th 6th 7th Floor : 085811567567 Twitter : @exodusjakarta Facebook : Exodus Jakarta FEZ/KINARA MAP R5 Indian and western food Jl. Kemang Raya No. 78-B. Kemang : 021-7192677
Goods Diner MAP N5 Breakfast, lunch, dinner,late night Fairground, SCBD Sudirman : 021-515 2969 Graffiti Map X7 International Hotel Mercure Jakarta Simatupang Jl R A Kartini No 18 Lebak Bulus : 021-75999777 HACIENDA MAP O3 Mexican Grill Plaza Senayan Arcadia Unit X 105. Jl. New Delhi No. 9. Pintu 1. Senayan : 021-5790 1469 HAN GANG MAP P5 Korean Jl. Wolter Monginsidi no. 99 Kebayoran Baru Jakarta Selatan : 021-7278 7789 Hard Rock Café Map O4 International Pacific Place Jakarta Unit G 05 SCBD : 021-5797 3055 Twitter : @hardrockcafejkt Facebook : Hard Rock Café Jakarta Huize Van Wely MAP U6 Asian, Western The Papilion Jl. Kemang Raya No. 45AA : +62 21 719 0789 IMMIGRANT MAP J7 Resto-Bar-Club House Plaza Indonesia 6th Floor #E02-03 Access from new Louis Vitton lobby : 021-3983.8257/58 PRIVE MAP O3 International dining fX lifestyle X’nter f8, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Senayan - Jakarta Selatan : 021-3003 0330 JIMBARAN MAP A8 Beachside resto Pantai Karnaval Ancol Jakarta Utara : 021-640 1040 KOI CAFÉ & GALLERY MAP S6 International dining
Saberro House Jl. Kemang Raya No.10aJakarta Selatan : 021-719 5707 KAFE PISA MAP I8 Ice Cream & Italian Jl. Gereja Theresia 1 Menteng Jakarta Pusat : 021-3100 151/ 3928568 LA LUCE MAP K10 Italian dining Jl. Teuku Cik Di Tiro 4 Menteng - Jakarta Pusat : 021-315 3252 / 316 0288 LARA DJONGGRANG MAP K10 Indonesian Traditional Jl. Teuku Cik Di Tiro 4 Menteng - Jakarta Pusat : 021-315 3252 / 316 0288 liberica MAP S3 Coffee Shop Jl. Kemang Raya No 6 Colony Building Kemang Liquid Exchange MAP M9 International dining Epicentrum Walk, Ground Floor 6F – Unit W 136 B Jalan H.R Rasuna Said : 021-2994 1441 www.lexjakarta.com Little Baghdad MAP T5 Tea House, Snacks & Shisha Jl. Kemang I/72 : 62 21 7181944 Fax 62 21 7181943 LOEWY MAP O7 Hangout and good western food and drinks Oakwood Condiminions Lingkar, Mega Kuningan Jakarta : 021-2554 2378 LUCY IN THE SKY MAP N6 Hangout and local & western food and drinks Jl Jendral Sudirman Kav 52 - 53, Lot 14, SCBD : 021-5152308 Luna Negra MAP N5 Italian,Asian,Chinese Plaza Bapindo, Citibank Tower, Ground Floor. Jl. Jendral Sudirman Kav. 54-55. Sudirman. : 021-2995 0077
CLUB.BARS.restaurants LYON MAP J7 French dining Mandarin Oriental. Jl. MH. Thamrin No. 1 : 021-29938888 Molley malone’s Irish Pub MAP N3 International dining Plaza Senayan Arcadia, Jalan New Delhi, Senayan : 021-579 01433 MOOVINA MAP J7 International dining Plaza Indonesia 4th Floor #06 Jakarta Pusat 10350 021-2992 4567 / 3999 www.moovina.com Murphy’s Irish Pub & Restaurant MAP T5 International dining Kemang Raya 11a Kemang. : 021-718 3382 : 0818 833 643 NUTMEG MAP R5 European Oktroi Plaza. Jl. Kemang Utara Raya No.1 Kemang. : 021-7195020 OCHA & BELLA Map I8 International dining Jl KH Wahid Hasyim no 70 Menteng Jakarta Pusat 10340 021-3105 777 / 999 www.ochaandbella.com Otel Lobby Map M9 International dining Jl Epicentrum Tengah South Gate Entrance (The Annex Building of Bakrie Tower) Rasuna Epicentrum Kuningan Jakarta Selatan : 021-29941324 Pad@28 Map O4 Jl. Tulodong Atas No. 28 Jakarta Selatan : 021-527 4085, 527 4088 The Papilion duo MAP O5 Pacific Place, Level #G-20 Sudirman Central Business District Jl. Jendral Sudirman Kav 52-53 : +62 21 579 73645
PASTIS MAP M8 International dining The Kuningan Suites Apartment Jl. Setiabudi Utara, Kuningan : 021- 5260 260 PAULANER MAP I7 German Brauhaus in the heart of Jakarta. Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jl. MH Thamrin No. 1, : 021- 2358.3871 Potbelli map Q 2 International dining Blok M Square Lt.5 Tennant 11 no. 07 Jl. Melawai V Jakarta Selatan : 021-2904 2540 parc 19 MAP S2 International dining Jl. Taman Kemang 19, Kemang. : 021-719 9988 PIZZA E BIRRA MAP I6 Pizza & Beer Plaza Indonesia Extension 5th Floor, Unit E 22-23 JL.MH Thamrin Jakarta Pusat : 021-319 28070 PLANET HOLLYWOOD MAP O6 International dining Jl. Gatot Subroto kav 16 Jakarta Selatan : 021-526 7827 PORTICO MAP N2 East Meet West Senayan City, Panin Tower Ground Floor Unit 0. Jl. Asia Afrika - Jakarta Selatan : 021-727 81 641 POTATO HEAD MAP O5 Western Pacic Place Mall Jend. Sudirman, Jakarta : 021-5797 3322 RAMEN 38 MAP Q3 Japanese Ramen noodles and more. Kamome Building Lt. 2, Melawai, Blok M Jakarta Selatan : 021-7280 0268
Kuningan : 021-5290 0351 ROLLING STONE CAFE MAP W7 International dining Jln. Ampera 16. Kemang, Jakarta : 021 782 2828 www.rollingstonecafe.co.id saffron MAP T4 Gastropub, Bar & grill Jl. Kemang Raya 16A, Unit 10, Kemang. (behind boxmart) : 02171796005 SAKANA MAP K6 Japanese light meal Mid Plaza 1 Basement Floor Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav 10-11 Jakarta Pusat : 021-574 6452 SCORE! MAP X3 International and Indonesian Cilandak Town Square Jakarta Selatan : 021-7592.0279 SEGARRA MAP A7 Dining-Lounge Pantai Carnaval - Ancol Bay City. Jl. Lodan Timur No. 7 Jakarta Utara : 021-9959 9404 SHANGHAI BLUE MAP I8 Jazz Lounge & Restaurant Jalan Kebon Sirih 77-79 : 021-391 8690 SHY MAP U6 Elegant fine dining The Papilion, level 4 Jalan Kemang Raya no.45AA : 021-719 9921 SKYE MAP K7 Mixed dining and bar Jl. M. H. Thamrin No. 1 Menara BCA level 56 : 021-2358 6996 SOCIAL HOUSE MAP I7 Restaurant, Bar, Wine Harvey Nichols Grand Indonesia East Mall 1st Floor Jl. MH Thamrin No. 1 Jakarta Pusat : 021-2358 1818
SPANKY’S MAP T6 Martini’s and ribs. Jl. Kemang Raya 24A Jakarta Selatan : 021-719 4274 Stark Bierhaus MAP j5 Stark Beer, German Food eX Plaza Indonesia, 2nd Fl. Unit 7, Jln. M.H. Thamrin Kav. 28—30, Jakarta Twitter: @Stark_beer : 021-3199 0155 : 0822 6179 7888 TOSCANA MAP U5 Popular fine Italian Jl. Kemang Raya No. 120 Jakarta Selatan : 021-718 1216 TRATTORIA MAP O7 Popular Italian The East Building Lobby GF Jl. Lingkar Mega Kuningan Kav 3.2 No 1 - Jakarta Pusat : 021-5793 8574 VIETOPIA MAP O4 Vietnamese Jl. Senopati no. 66 Kebayoran Baru Jakarta Selatan : 021-726 1162 VIN + MAP 6 Casual but stylish wine bar with western food and great affordable wines. Jl. Kemang Raya 45B Jakarta Selatan : 021-7179 2577 VIN + MAP N3 Arcadia Plaza Senayan Jl. New Delhi No.9 Senayan Jakarta : 021-5790 1477 WilshIre MAP n5 American Restaurant The Foundry No. 8, SCBD Lot 8, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 52 – 53 Jakarta Selatan : 021-5140 1018 www.wilshire.co.id Yellowfin MAP P4 Sake bar & kitchen Senopati 1 no 42, Jakarta : 081219690077 / 0217220394
RATATOUILLE MAP L8 French cuisine and bar Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav 20 www.beatmag.com
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ART ADORAMUS ART GALLERY Jl. Pangeran Jayakarta 143M Jakarta : 021 – 70001966 ARTEGRAPHIC INTEGRATED DESIGN Taman Kedoya Baru Jl. Agave VI, Blok C1 No. 20 Jakarta Barat : 021 - 58300100, 58300200 ART SEASONS Jl. Permata Berlian V,Permata Hijau Jakarta : 021 – 6845 3980 ART SEASONS Jl. Kemang Timur No. 63B Jakarta Selatan : 021 – 68453980 ARTSPHERE GALLERY Dharmawangsa Square City Walk Jl. Darmawangsa 6 Semanggi Jakarta : 021 – 7278 6661 ANDI’S GALLERY Jl. Tanah Abang IV No. 14 Jakarta : 021 – 3457130, 3843241 ARTNIVORA GALLERY Jl. Kemang Utara No. 50 Sisi Kiri Jakarta : 021 – 7199614 Bartele Gallery Rare Antique Maps, Prints and Books
Taman Kantor E-3.3 Unit A1 4th Floor (entrance via the Cazbar) Jl. Mega Kuningan Jakarta : +62 21 576 4575 e: bartele@me.com w: www.bartelegallery.com BENTARA BUDAYA JAKARTA Jl.Palmerah Selatan 17 Jakarta 10270 : 021 - 5483008, 5490666 ext.7910 BIZETE GALLERY Jl. Gandaria I No. 9 Kebayoran Baru : 021 – 724 6725 BUDI GALLERY Jl. Ciputat Raya No. 58 Jakarta : 021 – 70622190 CEMPAKA FINE ART AUCTION Gedung Inter Asia lantai 1 Jl. K.H Wahid Hasyim No. 96 Jakarta Pusat : 021 – 3907779 CEMARA 6 GALERI Jl. HOS. Cokroaminoto No: 9 - 11 Menteng, Jakarta : 021 – 3911823 D’PEAK GALLERY JL.RS Fatmawati No. 56 Jakarta : 021 – 380 7047
EDITY’S ART HOUSE Jl. Gresik Blok FB 2 No. 9 Bintaro Jaya Sektor 7 Jakarta : 021 – 7450624 ELCANNA ART GALLERY Jl. Pakubuwono VI No. 35 Kebayoran Baru Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 7211101 GALERI CANNA Jl. Boulevard Barat Raya Block LC 6 No. 33-34 Kelapa Gading Permai Jakarta Utara : 021 – 4526429 - 30 GALERI MILLENNIUM D’Best Fatmawati Jalan RS. Fatmawati No. 15, Jakarta 12420 : 021 - 7507282 GALLERY LONTAR / UTAN KAYU Jl. Utan Kayu 68 H Jakarta Timur : 021 – 857 – 3388 / 856 480 GLORY GALLERY Mall Taman Anggrek Jalan Letjen. S. Parman Kav. 21, Indonesia 11470 : 021 - 5639650 JAKARTA ARTS COUNCIL Taman Ismail Marzuki Jl. Cikini Raya 73 Jakarta Pusat : 021 – 31937 639
KOONG GALLERY Dharmawangsa Square City Walk Jl. Darmawangsa 6 Semanggi Jakarta : 021 – 72788263 KUPU KUPU ART GALLERY Jl. Kebon Sirih 17 – 19 Jakarta : 021 – 3983 – 6621/2 NADI GALLERY Jl. Kembang Indah III Blok G III no. 4 - 5 Puri Indah Jakarta Barat, Indonesia : 021 - 580 5677 PHILO ART SPACE Jl. Kemang Timur 90 C Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 719 84 48 RURU GALLERY RUANGRUPA Jl. Tebet Timur Dalam Raya No. 6, Jakarta Selatan 12820 : +62 21 8304220 e-mail: info@ruangrupa.org www.ruangrupa.org SIGIARTS GALLERY Jl. Mahakam I No. 11 Blok M, Jakarta Selatan : 021 – 7260949 VANESSA ART LINK Graha MIK main lobby, Taman Perkantoran Kuningan Jl. Setiabudi Selatan Kav. 16-17 Jakarta : 021 5794 1411
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SHOPs 707 MAP V-6 A mix of hip ‘urban’ fashion labels and collectable products Jl. Kemang Raya No. 8B, (next to Aksara, under Casa) : 021 718 051
Plaza Semanggi
Aksara MAP V-6 Quality books Jl. Kemang Raya No. 8B : 021 719 9283/88 Aquarius Mahakam MAP Q-2
Huge CD selection Jl Mahakam I No 5 Kebayoran Baru : 021 720 8413 Chic Mart MAP V-6 Homewares, accessories and gifts Jl. Kemang Raya No. 55 : 021 719 7813 Cosmo Supermarket MAP O-4
Japanese food products. Grand Wijaya Centre Blok K F20 Kebayoran Baru Goods Department Map J-7
A curated youth department store Plaza Indonesia Extension 4th Fl, Jakarta Kem Chicks Supermarket MAP T-9 Import supermarket Jl Kemang Raya 3-5 Kemang Kinokuniya MAP O-3 Top quality book store Plaza Senayan, Pondok Indah Mall2 and Grand Indonesia Monka Magic music shop MAP V-6 Vinyl record shop ak’.sa.ra retail complex Jl. Kemang Raya No. 8B, : 0856 9773 7636
Premium Factory Outlets MAP N-7 Quality seconds at a margin of the real price Ambassador Mall, Kuningan Rococo Rack MAP R-4 Discount branded shoes Dharmawangsa Square 2nd Floor Voila-Soled MAP S-2 Women’s clothes accessories and quality local made shoes. Jl.Panglima Polim V No. 23, Jakarta Workinghour(s) MAP J-7 Classic and sophisticated design for working women Grand Indonesia Shopping Town Shop Unit #LEVEL ONE - 15, East Mall : 021- 9998 8888
Pacific Place MAP O-5 High-end brands Sudirman Central Cilandak Town Square Business District, South MAP X-4 Jl. T.B. Simatupang Kav. 17 Jakarta Cilandak Barat Pasaraya Grande South Jakarta 12430
Malls
MAP P-3
Grand Indonesia MAP J-7
High-end shopping Jl Sudirman, Central Plaza Indonesia MAP J-7 High-end shopping Entertainment X’nter (e’X) Connected to Plaza Indonesia Entertainment and Shopping Jl. MH Thamrin, Central Plaza Senayan MAP O-3 High-end shopping Jl. Asia Afrika, Senayan Senayan City MAP O-2 High-end shopping Jl. Asia Afrika, Senayan
Traditional handcrafted arts and general shopping Jl. Sultan Iskandarsyah, Blok M Mal Taman Anggrek MAP H-2
Mid-range shopping Jl. Letjen S. Parman, Slipi Central Park MAP H-2 High-end shopping Next to Taman Anggrek Pondok Indah Mall MAP W-3
General shopping Jl. Metro Pondok Indah, Pondok Indah
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SOFT OPENING PARTY HANG OVER Wednesday – Saturday, August 6 – 9 Hang Over held a soft opening party with special performances by local big name DJ RIM, Jockie Saputra, Denny Ambon, a pole dance by legendary Vicky Burki, chef kitchen parade and much more.
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STADIUM CALLING NEW STINGRAY FRIDAY August 8 Stadium Calling has been doing the rounds to the relief of fans since the famous north Jakarta club closed.
Liquid Blue B.A.T.S Saturday, August 9 Liquid Blue is the new band at BATS at the Shangri-La. The band, lead by Deon Hairstone, really knows how to rock it up.
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Summer Flower Power Equinox Friday, August 8 Summer was in the air with special guest DJ GirlKana and resident DJs Dimz, Agung, and Goeslan.
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Cocktail Party Blu Bar Tues, August 12 Grand Marnier ambassador and mixologist, Adam Davermann was the special guest at this French Tuesday.
Anime Fest 2014 Plenary Hall August 15-17 Southeast Asia’s biggest anime and Japanese pop culture festival featured Anisong Performers like Eir Aoi, Garnidelia, Hachioki-P, DJ Kazu, and Luna Haruna.
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Hell In High Heels Colosseum Wednesday, August 13 Belarusian DJ duo D&D Girls were on the decks spinning progressive and electro sounds with quite a show.
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the BEAT ROOM FEZ DUNGEON thurs, August 15 Polka Wars and Vague got on The Beat Room stage for another busy night in Kemang.
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Soft Opening Party Nebula Club Friday, August 15 A two day party with a Galactica Disco theme with help from DJ Yasmin and their residents.
DMC World DJ Championship Indonesia Koloni, Mall Of Indonesia Saturday, August 16 After qualifying and final rounds, the judges announced DJ Evil Cut the winner with 2nd place to DJ Bart’o and 3rd to DJ Goatee.
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Red And White Party Red Square Saturday, August 16 Betawi traditional dance performance by AN Generation was the highlight at Red Square for Merdeka Day with aid from DJs Ruffie, Iwel and Ricky.
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WE LOVE indonesia EQUINOX Saturday, August 16 Indonesia was in da house with DJ Girlkana, Putri Danizar, Deena and also a birthday celebration from resident DJ Goeslan.
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Saturday night merdeka @Liquid exchange Saturday, August 16 Liquid Exchange continues supplying the live sounds. Center Stage kept this Independence cool with a few acoustic renditions.
EMPIRICA MEMBERS CARD Empirica WEDs, August 27 Empirica launched their new members card with help from Johnny Walker and a theatrical show.
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OPENING PARTY KARUMBA Wednesday August 20 Karumba held its opening party with the performances by Richard Christian & Friends, sexy Caribbean dancers, illusionists, DJ Arthur, and a juggling show. Paul C back in action again!
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Bar Gila 2 Red Square Friday, August 22 Bar Gila, or is that bule gila, at Red Square had the place rocking for one of the final times in Arcadia Senayan.
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Tomas Heredia Colosseum Friday, August 22 Cirque D’Colosseum this time brought Tomas Heredia from Argentina with his progressive trance set that the Colosseum crowd luvved.
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Saturday On Fashion Hang Over Saturday, August 23 Hang Over had their weekly Saturday on Fashion event with a special performances by The Face Models with dance classics by DJ Jimi, Wilson and Torel Wisnu for a stylishly good night.
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