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22. matt, ARKARNA TBJ speaks with Matt Hart about the band’s invovement with Indonesia.
28. DUAJI-GURUJI This duo is made up of legendary musicians and will be playing in Bali.
26. JAKARTA LIFE HACKS These websites will make life in the Durian a lot easier.
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44. Fashion Week A/W 16 Trends Check out these trends to stay ahead of the curve.
50. CASADINA 36. Fun Pics 42. Style 48. Food Scoop 58. Jakarta Listing 67. There Then
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52. FOOD FIGHTERS This stylish food court has something for everyone.
54. meZZa Mezza is an new addition at Aston Rasuna and it’s looking good.
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SCOOP Clean Up Jakarta Day
Clean Up Jakarta Day The annual Clean Up Jakarta Day was founded in 2013 and is set to take place once again on October 18. Approximately 10,000 volunteers from all walks of life will be cleaning up 50 locations around the city of Jakarta from 6am to 9am on Sunday in an attempt to raise awareness of the problem of rubbish, as well as educate volunteers about implementing the three Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) into daily lives. Volunteers, referred to as ‘Clean Up Heroes’ will be given gloves to protect their hands, reused sugar sacks for rubbish collection and pins to wear to identify themselves to members of the public– and all volunteers will be wearing white. Clean Up Jakarta Day works together with the city’s sanitation department, Dinas Kebersihan DKI,
Indonesia Comic Con 2015
Indonesia Comic Con brings the best pop culture experience from both the East and West in celebration of the latest content from comics, anime, toys, collectibles, games, TV, film and entertainment to dedicated fans across Indonesia. Fans will be able to satisfy their utmost desires to meet their favorite pop culture icons in real life and be the first to own limited edition and exclusive items showcased by leading exhibiting brands. Indonesia Comic Con is part of the Reed POP events which includes New York Comic Con, Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo, Star Wars Celebration and UFC Fan Expo. Jakarta Convention Centre November 14 & 15.
Monkey Lada Festival The first ever Monkey Lada Festival will be swinging to Jakarta this coming November 28 at Krida Loka park, Senayan. With the “Be Transformed” concept, the Monkey Lada Festival will be a festival not just to serve audiences with multi-genre music, but also with movie screenings, stand-up comedy, and various fun activities. There will be artisan food vendors, a café, and a bar. The confimed line-up are The Fratellis, Before You Exit, The Maine, and local artists including GAC, Milane Fernandez, Isyana Saraswati, and Sandhy Sondoro.
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Crossover Cross|Over is an online competition that encourages participants to become bolder in taking decisions through a series of activities both online and offline. The program that has been running since August and continues until October is a program that is open to all adults in Indonesia which would provide an unforgettable experience. Participants Cross|Over challenged to collect as many points in the form of Kilometers (KM). The points can then be redeemed for a variety of interesting merchandise, or for those who have accumulated a minimum of 5,500 KM get a chance to become one of 25 finalists to enter the final stage of selection to win the main prize. For the 10 winners, there will be an adventure for 17 days, going 5,500 kilometers from California, Alaska and Canada. All participants decide their final results. How far will you go? You decide! To become a participant, you can visit the site www.neversaymaybe.co.id.
Electronic Music Parade Electronic Music Parade (EMP 2015) is a big festival that will be held inside Center Island, Ancol Eco Park on October 31. This festival organized by Hangout Community Project and Wave Production will also be the place to celebrate your Halloween. This festival will bring many music genres and there will be two stages with one dominated by electro, house and techno music. The second stage is full of RnB, hip hop, twerk, mash up, also trap music. The line up of this festival are international and local, and they are DJ Bounce (Australia), Dowager (Singapore), Jennifer Lee (Phillipine), Popo Duong (Vietnam), Diana Rush (Russia), and local DJ Venom C, J Yap, Goatee, Arf Padang, Shissy Bvlgary, Jeremy Jay and many others. Bring out your costume and let’s party.
Jakarta Dekade 2015 There are so many nostalgic event right now. One of them is Jakarta Dekade. Legendary musicians will be up on Dekade Concert stage that will be held on December 11 in Balai Kartini, Kartika Expo. This concert with the theme ‘From the Old Time Best’, will be bringing back music from the 70s to 90s. There will be Rick ‘Heaven Knows’ Price, legendary Indonesian band Koes Plus, Vina Panduwinata, Titi DJ, Harvey Malaiholo and Reza Artamevia. This is the reunion event that you don’t want to miss
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OCTOBER Moon Dance Skye
Chocolate Puma
Zki and Dobre, Jark Prongo, The Good Men or just plain old Rene et Gaston; whatever you prefer to call the DJ and production duo most commonly hailed as Chocolate Puma, chances are you know them one way or another. Gaston Steenkist and René ter Horst are two of Holland’s celebrated electronic producers and with a career spanning 20 years, 200-odd releases and countless remixes. The duo will be on the DJ deck of Skye on Friday, October 2.
FRI OCTOBER 2 Colosseum Club
Ilan Bluestone
Within the past year, Londonbased producer Ilan Bluestone has gone from unknown newcomer, to one of the most promising new acts on the international dance music scene. With recent releases “Namaste” and “Capetown” on Anjunabeats, Bluestone has become a permanent fixture in Above & Beyond’s recent DJ sets as well as gaining comprehensive support from other international DJ’s including Tiëstoand Gareth Emery. Ilan Bluestone will electrify the dancefloor in Colosseum Club on Friday, October 2.
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Klangkarussel
Klangkarussell (which is German for “Sound Carousel”) is an Austrian electronic dance music production group formed in 2011. The two members of the group are Tobias Rieser and Adrian Held. Their biggest hit to date is “Sonnentanz”, which reached the Top 10 in six countries (Austria, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Switzerland). In July 2014 they released their debut studio album Netzwerk, which includes all three of the singles. They are set to perform in Skye for its 3rs anniversary party on Saturday, October 3.
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WED OCTOBER 7 The Foundry No.8 Level II
Tropkillaz
Tropkillaz is a duo formed by Brazilian producers, from the old school, DJ Zegon, and new school, DJ Laudz. DJ Zegon is one of Brazil’s most respected DJ/Producers – with a career spanning over 20 years, and having worked in over 100 records, including collaborations with Kanye West, M.I.A, and a few Wu Tang Members, and performing in festivals such as Coachella. Laudz is a new cat in the game, however even with only five years in the business he’s worked with the likes of like Snoop Dogg, Dr Dre, as well as Brazil’s top hip hop MCs. Together, the two have created an intense collection of club bangers, that blends Trap and Bass music with Electro,Hip Hop, and Latin Samples in a unique style. Be at The Foundry No.8 Level II on Wednesday, October 7 to catch their act.
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DJ Otto Knows
From a youth spent sneaking into Stockholm’s underground nightclubs to the ardent support of Swedish House Mafias’ assorted members, Otto Jettman is quickly becoming one of Sweden’s most popular exports, the next in the country’s rich lineage of musical talent. Brought to the attention of Sebastian Ingrosso thanks to a chance meeting in their native Stockholm, his development as a DJ and producer came through the firsthand experience of touring alongside the Swedish House Mafia. Created in the back room of the studio whilst Ingrosso and Alesso penned festival favorite ‘Calling’, Otto Knows’ ‘Million Voices’ has definitely propeled the young producer forward. Otto Knows will lead the dancefloor of Colosseum Club on Tuesday, October 13.
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FRI OCTOBER 16 Colosseum Club
3lau
In 2011, 20-year-old American, Justin David Blau vacationed in Sweden, where he discovered electronic dance music. He soon began mixing under the professional name 3LAU, and by June of that year was uploading mashups to YouTube. Based in Las Vegas, he has released three mixtapes since 2011 and several singles, and in 2014 he released the track “Vikings” with Botnek on Dim Mak Records. Now he has catapulted into the DJ A-List, performing at festivals such as Electric Zoo in New York and EDC Vegas. Much of 3LAU’s music incorporates electro house, dubstep and progressive house. Catch him leading the crowd at Colosseum Club on Friday, October 16.
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The Sound Of music Broadway Tour
The six-time Tony Award winning The Sound of Music is a Broadway musical first produced in 1959 adapted from the1956 German film Die Trapp-Familie and Maria von Trapp’s autobiography The Story of the Trapp Family Singers. In 1965 it was adapted into a Hollywood film musical starring Julie Andrews and won five Oscars,including Best Picture, and became one of the most popular films of all time. The world’s most beloved musical will come to Jakarta with performance dates between Tuesday – Sunday, October 6-18 at the CiputraTheater – CiputraArtpreneur. Tickets start from 930k, available at wwwkiostix.com
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Chelina Manuhutu
Born in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Chelina Manuhutu is half Dutch, half Indonesian. Despite being surrounded with music in her early life, she found her fortune in the modeling business. Nonetheless the power of music was too hard for her to resist, and in 2011 after a decade of modelling, she embraced her passion for the beats. She now manifests her melodies in several occasions around the world, from Amsterdam to Ibiza to Miami. Be mesmerised with her Deep Techhouse sounds in Dragonfly on Wednesday, October 21.
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Helloween
Helloween is a German power metal band founded in 1984 in Hamburg, Germany. The band was a pioneering force in the power metal genre, where 12 musicians have been a part of the band’s line-up in its history. Since its creation, Helloween has released 14 studio albums, three live albums, three EPs, and 27 singles, and has sold more than eight million records worldwide. In May this year the band released their latest album, My God-Given Right, and is currently on a world promo tour which will stop by Jakarta on Thursday, October 22, performing in the Senayan Basket Hall. Tickets start from 175k available at www. ibudibjo.com
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Norman Doray
Norman Doray started DJing in his 20s, becoming a resident for several bars and clubs in France, including most notably the Queen in Paris. In 2005, he introduced himself to production and started making music of his own. Beatport consistently ranks Norman Doray productions in its Top 10. Norman has co-produced with Avicii, whilst remixing the likes of David Guetta and Dirty South. Not just a club DJ, Norman is also well accustomed to wowing audiences at the Ultra Music Festival, Tomorrowland, and Creamfields in the UK. He also has a strong presence in Ibiza every year. See him bring his best to Colosseum Club on Friday, October 23.
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ELECTROSOUL
Electrosoul is a substitution for an ordinary soul. Formed in Jakarta in 2002, they are Debon, Bimzkee, Blanco, Fadlie and Uchiel. These DJs have the same passion to make the dance music scene in Jakarta better. Over the years, Electrosoul have become a well respected DJ management in Jakarta, then later created more underground parties around Indonesia. One was the New Year’s Eve Rave Party at Sentul Circuit. The group have lots of accolades, Paranoia Awards and Ravelex Electronic Dance Music Awards. In 2011, more DJs joined; Berry, Six Pratama and also MC Nine. Together they gave more colour to the music from Deep House, House, Techno, also Trance. Electrosoul will hold their anniversary celebration at Immigrant on Friday, October 23 and you have the chance to meet them and get on the floor with their awesome music set.
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DJ Ashibah
10 years behind the decks and gigs all over the globe, DJ Ashibah is an energetic and passionate House DJ who rocks a tight balance between sexy vocals, pumping beats and deep basslines. Her singing career is off to a flying start with vocals for big producers such as Kolombo, Robosonic and Vintage Culture, with more high profile collaborations in the pipeline. She is also working on songs for a solo project making her life a constant balance between working in the studio and a busy DJ schedule. DJ Ashibah will entertain the crowd at Cloud Lounge on Thursday, October 29.
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Hallow Scream & Armada Night Colosseum Club
Marlo & Ruben De Ronde
Leaving a mark on charts, dance floors and music enthusiasts the world over, Dutch born, Australian raised MaRLo has established himself as the #1 Trance DJ in Australia. From Beatport #1’s to headlining some of the most sought after dance events in the world, MaRLo takes influences from Trance, Tech-Trance, Hard Trance and Big Room to form his own sound, so unique it has been dubbed ‘The MaRLo Sound’. Ruben De Ronde takes his studio creations to entertain the crowds in his Armada residency, global music festivals, and A State Of Trance tours with Armin Van Buuren around the globe. These two stars will bring their beats to the Hallow Scream & Armada Night in Colosseum Club on Friday, October 30.
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Dragonfly
Sydney Samson
Dutch DJ Sidney Samson started DJing at the age of 14, focusing on hip hop music before working seriously on house music from 1999. By 2003 he became the resident DJ of the ‘Exxellent’ nights at one of Holland’s biggest clubs The Matrixx. His first real club banger was released in 2003 called ‘Sidney Samson-It’s all funked up!’ under Spinnin’ Records. And even though Sidney now travels around the globe, performing at the biggest festivals and in coolest clubs, he manages to maintain the same ‘no nonsense’ mentality that brought him this far. He will drop the bass at Dragonfly on Saturday, October 31
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iN NOVEMBER The 90′s Festival “BIG REUNION” Istora Senayan
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Calling all Generation X that grew with the tunes of the 90s! Set to be held in Istora Senayan on November 7 is The 90′s Festival “Big Reunion”. Australian band Frente! will be headlining the festival, followed by local acts that made their name in the 90s including P Project, Base Jam, Java Jive, Coboy, and rapper Iwa K. For a complete listing and tickets, log on to www.rajakarcis.com. Presale tickets start from 517.5k
SAT NOVEMBER 7 Yamaha Music Auditorium
Rie Fu
Rie fu, born Rie Funakoshi on January 11, 1985, in Tokyo, is a Japanese singersongwriter. She resides in Tokyo but frequently travels to the United Kingdom to record and promote her work. Rie fu’s songs are often bilingual, since she is fluent in both English and Japanese. Although most of her songs are primarily sung in Japanese, many feature entire verses written in English. Of her songs written entirely in Japanese, several have later been released as Englishlanguage versions.
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Dada Life
Making a splash in the electronic music scene in 2006, Olle Cornéer and Stefan Engblom of Dada Life are among Sweden’s hottest DJ exports. They are constantly touring and making their mark in massive global festivals such as Tomorrowland and Electronic Daisy Festival, and have been placed in the Top 100 DJ Mag list since 2010 and till now. Not just bringing music to the masses, on October 2013, Dada Life broke the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest pillow fight at a Dada Land Compound event at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago and had 3,813 participants. The duo will be performing in Colosseum Club on Friday, November 13.
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John Digweed
While some DJ careers are built on hype, John Digweed’s career is built on substance. Hailing from England, Digweed started DJing professionally in the early 90s. By 2001 he was crowned #1 in DJ Mag Top 100 DJ list and become a fixture of the list for over a decade. John Digweed will be front and center in X2 Club on Friday, November 20.
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Arkarna on Indonesia
In the last year, UK band Arkarna became almost a household name in Indonesia. Ollie Jacobs (above left), founder of the group and recent addition, guitarist Matt Hart (above right), are best buddies with President Jokowi, supporting him through his election campaign and then playing live at Jokowi’s inauguration ceremony at Monas in central Jakarta last November. The band played an Indonesian song at the event called ‘Kebyar - Kebyar’ which enamored them with the 250.000 people in attendance and the Indonesia public watching on TV. They have also been great supporters of an anti-drug campaign throughout Indonesia called Love Indonesia, Hate Drugs, which has received great traction in the younger Indonesian community. So much so that Matt was recently proclaimed a prince by His Royal Highness Maharaja Kutai Mulawarman for his work on the anti-drug front. TBJ spoke with Ollie and Matt, who were in completely different places at the time.
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FEATURE What’s outside your window right now? Ollie - “Well right now I’m sitting in my London recording studio looking up at the sky because all my windows face up haha.” Matt - “And I’m overlooking the busy Monday morning traffic of Jakarta from my balcony. There’s a nice view of Pancoran from here to admire while I drink my cup of tea!” Arkarna have a long history in Indonesia. I remember the band playing at Hard Rock Cafe in Bali in 2001 and many times since all over the country. Add to that your recent exploits here, the question begs, how did this strong connection with Indonesia come about? Ollie - “It just happened organically and naturally, it wasn’t planned, but I suppose that’s how the best relationships start” Matt - “Yeah there’s certainly a kind of magic here. It’s like the laws of attraction have always been particularly kind to us and we’re forever grateful for all the love and support we continue to receive from everyone here in Indonesia. It’s extremely humbling.” What do you like most about Indonesia? Ollie - “Definitely the people! Lovely, friendly, warm and welcoming...”
Matt - “I love the culture, there’s such a strong sense of tradition here and we don’t really have much of that in the UK which is sad. I even tried kerokan (coin scratching on the back) the other day for the first time. That was errrr, interesting! Haha.” How did your campaign #Love Indonesia, Hate Drugs begin? And what do you do to help the cause? Matt - “I was visiting drug rehabilitation centres in Sumatra earlier this year. It shocked and saddened me to see about 90% of everyone there was between the ages of 10-16. The drug dealers in Indonesia are incredibly manipulative and lace food, drink, even sweets with drugs like heroin to get the children addicted as early as possible. I wrote about my experience and my feelings on Facebook and the post just unexpectedly went viral. In just a few hours it had already been shared over 10,000 times and the hashtag I created #LoveIndonesiaHateDrugs became a world wide trending topic. It was around the time of the Bali 9 media story so it was very refreshing for me to see such an overwhelmingly positive related response at a time when so much negativity was being aimed towards Indonesia for carrying out the executions. Since then we’ve been visiting schools all across Indonesia raising awareness to the dangers of drugs and helping to protect Indonesia’s next generation. We even
recorded over 1000 Indonesian school children singing for our latest record.” Yeah, you guys released the Indonesian single ‘Kebyar Kebyar’ recently. What’s the story behind that track? Ollie - “When we played at the president’s inauguration last year we really wanted to sing a song in Indonesian, when we heard “Kebyar Kebyar” we were instantly drawn to the simplicity and power of the melody. And when we saw the crowd’s response at Monas we knew we had to record a full studio version.” You have been touring and promoting your music a lot over the past couple of months. Has that mainly been in Indonesia or somewhere else too? Matt - “I think it’s fair to say we’ve been mainly focusing in Indonesia most recently, but as Ollie says it was never something we had intentionally planned. I believe everything happens for a reason, the universe reaches out to you sometimes and you can either chose to embrace it or ignore it. We choose to embrace and simply try to return the love we receive as much as possible. It’s been a truly wonderful journey so far and it seems the rabbit hole just keeps going deeper.”
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Would you say Arkarna is now based in Indonesia? Ollie - “No, I wouldn’t say that at all. We’re Londoners born and bred, it’s just our musical roller coaster has lead us here right now and we’re just enjoying the ride. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that, it’s a lot of going back and forth between Indonesia and the UK but that’s ok, we’re used to travelling and touring anyway so for us it’s no big deal!”
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And how is it being a foreign band playing regularly in Indonesia? Ups and downs? Ollie - “Every roller coaster inevitably has its ups and downs but we are very fortunate that ours are mostly all ups. Me and Matt are both very enthusiastic people, we’ve always focused on the positives rather than linger on obstacles. It’s more productive that way and it keeps us focused on being creative.”
Any big plans for Arkarna over the next year? Matt - “Oh yes of course! We’re always thinking one step ahead but it’s important to stay grounded and focus in the present at the same time. There’s a lot of really exciting things happening for us at the moment and very soon we’ll be able to reveal all the juicy details, just not quite yet! It’s all incredibly positive and that’s the main thing, they say good things come to those who wait, right?”
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Hand carry items from abroad: Bistip.com Need to get anything from an airport duty free shop anywhere around the world? Need to get your family abroad their supply of good ol’ Indonesian sambal? Bistip.com connects air travellers with people in need of a hand-carry service. The bistip.com website is very easy to navigate, if anything, it’s finding the right traveller going to/from the destination you need will require effort. To get a good response and to better negotiate terms with a potential traveller, providing much details help: include a picture of the object, price, and where to buy. Don’t be vague like “Can you get me a Coach bag from the factory outlet?” Getting items in the airport will simplify things, thus increasing the chances of a traveller to agree acquiring your object of desire. The fee for such service varies depending on each traveller: it could be percentage of price or flat rate, and all is negotiable between both parties.
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A workplace’s culture and salary: Qerja.com If you want to the inside scoop of a particular company, head over to Qerja.com. Here former employees dish out their good and perhaps notso-good experience with the company (peers and superiors), including salary.
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A place to stay: Infokost.net Before the dawn of Airbnb in Indonesia, there was infokost.net. This website might look busy, but at their core is listing monthly and daily kost (from Dutch word “indekost” which means to rent a room). Infokost.net provides a concise selection of kosts throughout Indonesia. Infokost has also an apartment listing too. Here’s a tip: if you don’t drive a car, better to find one near a train station yes Jakarta’s train system is clean, reliable, and safe (like any train system in the world, it’s packed during rush hour.) For internet connections: Bolt Super4G LTE If you are constantly on-the-go, having a Bolt Super4G LTE (Bolt) mobile wifi will help cut your internet bills. Currently Bolt is the most competitive internet provider in terms of pricing (starting from 8GB quota for 99k). For you night owls, there is the “Paket Internet Super Bonus” where from Rp100k you’re entitled of 13GB of internet quota. We tested Bolt around Jakarta and despite claims of download speed of up to 72Mbps, on average we got around 2Mbps, and the fastest was in the Tanah Abang area at an average 25Mbps. Bolt offers various mobile wifi devices - the majority are battery operated, and in the absence of a power socket a handy power bank can do the trick - starting from 400k. Its network coverage spans within the Greater Jakarta area, and to grab a hold of a Bolt device, just pay a visit to the many electronic centers around town. For a complete listing of price, devices, where to buy, and coverage area, click boltsuper4g.com.
Retail booze: Red and White Shops Need you daily fix of the good stuff? Red and White Shops could just be the retail outlet with the most complete selection wine and spirits with the most competitive retail price (alcohol prices in Indonesia are expensive due to exuberant ‘sin’ tax, so don’t expect anything affordable) in Jakarta and Bali. Red and White shops can be found in several malls, including Pondok Indah Mall, Kota Kasablanka, Pacific Place, Dharmawangsa Square, and they even provide delivery service (021- 2952 9788).
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FEATURE Dewa Budjana and John McLaughlin will be playing guitar together live in concert with John’s ensemble 4th Dimension at Arma Ubud on Sunday, October 18. Dewa is one of Bali’s great guitar exports to both the rock and jazz fusion music worlds through his ongoing association with one of Indonesia’s greatest rock bands, Gigi and his six solo albums featuring his passion for progressive rock mixed with traditional music. Englishman, John McLaughlin is one of the world’s best jazz rock fusion guitarists who has played with the world’s greats through the Mahavishnu Orchestra and Shiva draped in Indian music influences through the 70s to world charting collaborations with Al di Meola and flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia and many others over his expansive musical career. The Beat spoke with Dewa Budjana about the concert and his ongoing project, Museum Gitarku to get a better idea of both.
TB: How long have you known John McLaughlin? Dewa Budjana: I’ve known his music since I started playing in a band and it has always blown my mind. I finally met him, at his Remember Shakti concert in Kuala Lumpur in 2006.
What can the audience expect on the night? I will play my set first and then John will play his set. Then we play together. There will be a ceremony to sign and hand over his guitar to the museum too.
How did the collaboration in Ubud between the two of you come together? I have a composition on my album dedicated to John, the title is Duaji Guruji. Because of the delay on the grand opening of my guitar museum (www.museumgitarku. com) I decided to do a “Road to the Museum Concert”.
The Museum Gitarku Dewa Budjana (Dewa Budjana’s Guitar Museum) will be opening soon. Beyond being your own legacy to the music industry of Bali and Indonesia and to the history of the guitar, what else does it mean to you and when will it be finished? The museum construction is still in progress and it will be ready in a couple of years. The museum is part of my life and my musical journey.
What does Duaji Guruji mean? Duaji is how people called me in Balinese and means someone who’s become a father to their children, while Guruji means a guru, a teacher, a role model. Who are the 4th Dimension? 4th Dimension is John’s latest project. They are: Ranjit Barot, Garry Husband and Etiene Mbappe.
And what will the museum consist of when it does open? Apart from mine and other people’s guitar collections, there will be a Gitarku Festival, a recording studio and a recital room, where we will hold public performances. There will be many interesting events coming up in the future. Duaji Guruji: October 18, Arma Ubud, Ubud, Bali.
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E x periencing T he G erman S ensation By Erza S.T. Since the start of classical music and opera in its golden age from the 17th to early 20th century, Germans have been known for their important role in its making. Big composer names such as Bach, Beethoven, Handel, Brahms, Schumann, Strauss, Wagner, Gluck, Mendelssohn to Carl Orff and Hans Zimmer are all Germans that have given
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the classical music and opera world a color of its own. This year, Indonesia and Germany celebrates 64 years of diplomatic relations, and the German Embassy in collaboration with Ekonid is once again organizing the “Jermanfest�. Prepare yourselves, classical music lovers, as German melodies will be all around for the whole month.
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Established in 2011, this festival (formerly named JERIN) was initiated to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Indonesia’s diplomatic relationship with Germany. Since then, the festival happens every two years with 2013 being the last one. This year, Jemanfest is back with various events from culture, economy, music, art, sports, science, politics, film, literature, theater, dance and education. One of the interesting music programs is the upcoming “Interactive Choir Concert by Rundfunkchor Berlin”. Regarded as one of the best choirs in the world, this award-winning Berlin based choir is also known as the oldest radio choir that has won three Grammy Awards and two ECHO classic awards in 2009. With 63 permanent singers, the Rundfunkchor stages around 60 concerts annually and impressed the audiences around the world with its distinctive sound quality that combines fluidity, warmth and precision. For their first performance in Indonesia, Rundfunkchor Berlin will be coming with 25 singers and lead by the conductor: Simon Halsey. As part of the ‘German Season’, the choir has quite an ambitious program featuring works from Schutz to Schonberg. Not only that, but they will also collaborate with three of our best choirs: Paragita Choir of Universitas Indonesia (Jakarta), the Choir of Universitas Padjadjaran (Bandung), and the Deum Voice Choir (Medan) under guidance of conductor Simon Halsey for major performances in Jakarta, Bandung and Medan. Goethe Institut as the organizer of these concerts also informed
The Beat Jakarta that there will be a special segment in the program where the audience is invited to accompany the choir performance. Aula Simfonia Jakarta program this month also added the works from two of Germany’s famous composers: Brahms and Beethoven. Though it is not a new move from Aula Simfonia Jakarta (they did a similar concert in 2013 with same two composers), this year they decided to do the Piano Concert no. 1 from Brahms and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4. Another familiar yet talented face, pianist ShuWen Chuang from Taiwan is also returning to perform in this concert (she was the solo pianist in 2013 concert as well). Lead by Dr. Stephen Tong as the conductor for Jakarta Simfonia Orchestra, this concert is quite interesting for those of you who are looking for a more serious German sensation. Aula Simfonia Presents: Brahms & Beethoven 10 October 2015 starting from 17.00 onward Aula Simfonia Jakarta For more information: www.aulasimfoniajakarta.com Jerman Indonesia presents Rundfunkchor Berlin October 21 starting from 8pm onward Aula Simfonia Jakarta For more information: T. 021- 391 7467 or tiket@jermanfest.com
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CD REVIEW
Ku De Ta Volume 8
Wonderful Wow Worthy Worthless Worm Fodder
Dropped right in the middle of Bali’s high season, the eighth offering from KDT continues to distil the breezy, chic ambience of the eponymous Seminyak hotspot. There are many that attempt to cash in with just another half-arsed mixtape, but with Volume 8, KDT musical director Jim Breese has really nailed the formula. Billed as a representation of a ‘day in the life’ of Ku De Ta, Breese expertly curates and mixes together the perfect international compilation of soulful chill, sunset and disco beats. Opener “Métele” kicks off proceedings with a taste of the Balearics courtesy of NYC/Puerto Rican act Buscabulla, the honeyed vocals of Raquel Berrios the ideal compliment to a bit of afternoon beach lounging. Next up, “Stay Cool” finds its legitimate home on Volume 8, after an illegal bootleg remix of the track by Al Usher was sanctioned by the label who released the original 1983 classic by Jaki Whitren & John Cartwright. With its pure, jazz-tinged daytime vibes, it’s without doubt the standout track here. Hot on its heels, the percussive drive of Cameo Culture’s “Told You So” keeps up the perfect pacing – all hypnotic beats and old school jazz horn solos. Two more solid offerings from Aimes and
Lovebirds mark the close of the daytime session, before the stunning deep disco “Heartbeat Speed” and drives things more towards the evening vibe. “Roly Poly” takes matters further with an infectious beat that subtly yet assuredly moves towards its pulsing conclusion. The sparse house of “Do You Feel The Same” by Hercules & Love Affair is perhaps the first hiccup in an otherwise spot-on track listing, with an over repetitive modulated hook and uninspiring vocal track unfortunately diffusing the momentum created by the previous few tracks – something which is compounded by the misplaced “La Taza De Oro”. Bearing in mind that this is supposed to be a day in the life of KDT, the lazy horns and beachy ambience would have worked better had it been placed much earlier in the track ordering. The final third of Volume 8 takes in the day’s peak (“You Can’t Stop Me”, “Falling”), before the leisurely “Run Slowly” & “Got This Thing” wind things up before last orders at the bar. An excellent addition to Ku De Ta’s soundtrack series, let’s hope Mr. Breese keeps up the pace for Volume 9. Dan Ashcroft.
Like this? Try these:
Ku De Ta Volume 7
Bonobo The North Borders
Kid Loco Another Late Night
More sunset sessions from Jim Breese & co.
The highpoint of Simon Green’s DJ career.
Eclectic mixtape courtesy of French electro-whizz.
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MOVIE PREVIEW
Anticipation reaches new heights as the movies we’ve waited so patiently for are finally coming out in November. James Bond is gracing us all with his latest movie Spectre where both M and Bond have battles to win. Part two of the final chronicle of The Hunger Games is being released as Mocking-Jay takes the big screen. Last but surely not least, is a comedy with no prequel, but The Night Before has a cast that no one will want to miss.
Comedy. Director: Jonathan Levine. Writers: Evan Goldberg, Kyle Hunter. Cast: Lizzy Caplan, Miley Cyrus, Joseph Gorden-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Michael Shannon, Anthony Mackie.
The Night Before
A group of three best friends since childhood have an annual tradition of ruining Christmas Eve. This year they set out the task of locating the Holy Grail of Christmas parties since it may be the last time they are together to keep the tradition alive.
Adventure, Sci-FI, Thriller. Director: Franis Lawrence. Writers: Peter Craig, Danny Strong. Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jena Malone. The third part of the Hunger Games trilogy continues as Katins Everdeen, now living in District 13 after completely destroying the Hunger Games. Banding together with President Coin and her closest friends, Katniss pulls the rebels together in courage and dedication in an attempt to save Peeta.
The Hunger Games: Mocking-Jay Action, Adventure, Thriller. Director: Sam Mendes. Writers: John Logan, Neal Purvis. Cast: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Ralph Fiennes, Monica Belluicci, Ralph Fiennes.
Spectre
Both Bond and M have their own battles to fight in the latest 007. Bond uncovers a criminal organization after discovering a letter from his own past that opens doors left untouched and M fights political battles in an attempt to keep the secret service alive. www.beatmag.com
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NEW PLACE
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Amber is a new place created by the Mount Scopus Group. The three storey building has a distinctive concept on each floor. The luxurious pastry boutique on the first floor has scrumptious cakes, delightful cookies, and vast range of delightful sweets. Up from the first floor is the Amber Library, a library with a casual dining area, stuffed with books. It has delicious comfort food ready to please the palate. At the top is Amber Chocolate Bar, which has a 360 degree view. The luxurious marble bar delivers tasty cocktails to accompany a lively night.
Where
Jalan Senopati Raya 61 Jakarta Selatan
Music
House, Deep House, Tech House, Nu Disco, Hip-Hop / R&B
Beverages
Cocktails Cosmolito, Dark Chocolate Martini, Sky Waterfall
Food
Chicken Burger, Lobster Prawns Hot Dog, Squid Tempura with Seaweed
Capacity
100pax (Semi-Standing)
Contact
021 - 240 4444 12 Twitter @amberchocolates instagram : @amberchocolatebar
Clientele
Executive, A+, 21+
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STYLE
By CYNDAADISSA (www.clozette.co.id)
n outfit usually has certain design, material and characteristics. And by its function, a dress is normally worn by women for certain occasions. However, do you know that there is a dress designed to protect the wearers from the bad guys?
The fierce design of this dress has caught the attention of many fashion lovers in the world. Supporting its initial mission, this dress features a corset with black LED lights that would blink when detecting a danger. On the shoulder area of the dress, the designer also puts the framework of spider legs that is completed with a censor to help the dress ‘interact’ with the surrounding environment. Additionally, this sophisticated dress can also measure distance, as well as the stress level of the wearer through another sensor embedded in.
It is the Dutch designer, Anouk Wipprecht, who has successfully combined fashion and technology by creating an incredible masterpiece. In the beginning of 2015, the designer perfected her special creation called Spider Dress which she created in 2012. The upgraded version was named Spider Dress 2.0, featuring structures that were produced through 3D printers.
The advance features are created by Intel Edison which is used as the main component that helps the censoring and mechanical works of the dress. Integrated seamlessly, this technology is now so useful to help protect the women from bad things that could approach them anytime, fashioned in a unique design that would be loved by them.
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FashionWeek A/W 16 Trends
By Diva Apresya (www.clozette.co.id)
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inter is coming! Be ready to be the lady of the winter as we bring you the five top trends from the recent Autumn/Winter 2016 fashion weeks.
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STYLE Wraps and Layers As seen in the collections of Berenica Czarnota and Janette Klein, the blue, black and grey oversized wraps looked mesmerizing when paired with cowls and funnel necklines. From Chatty’s collection, the printed neoprene wraps and funnel jackets also added a touch of colours into the looks. These warm clothes are very reliable during winter, especially for those concerned with being in style. Fashion Decade Comebacks Three most-fashionable decades were the inspirations for next collections. The lively bohemian vibes of 70s, bright colours of 80s and edgy silhouettes of 90s were clearly evident in Eva Minge’s floral designs, Zhang Yuhao’s coats and 303 Avenue’s long checked clothes during Shanghai Fashion Week. These preppy warm clothes are ready to make this winter brighter. Furry and Fringy The luxurious look of fur was still seen as the winter staple this season. Fringe details were also apparent in this year’s collection, as seen in SIIJII’s furry coats, Maria Lafuente’s fringy white dresses and Sun Tomorrow Collection’s thick jackets. Fur and fringe are indeed two elements that can transform the ordinary winter looks to be stylish and chic. Sparkles and Shine Under the bright lights, the sparkling collections shimmered the runways. Vero Diaz and Mon Cheri took the spotlight by presenting the glittered looks and beautiful dresses. Mixing Italian aesthetics in the collection, Instituto Marangoni presented the shimmering details through glittered fabrics. This season again proves that the love for glittery and shiny items never goes out of style. Leather The runways showed that leather is perfect for those who want to look edgy during winter. Missy Skins by Natasha Ivachoff presented modern looks with wrapped dress coats, skirts and cropped. The leather was also utilized by Kelly Bui on her neo-Victorian, monochromatic collection. Dominating the season, leather is indeed a perfect material to make summer looks more fabulous. www.beatmag.com
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Style from New York Fashion Week S/S
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he glamorous fashion weeks can always catch the attention of fashion lovers in the world. The stylish people are excited to be part of the event, filling and prettifying the streets with praiseworthy styles. Last month was New York City’s turn. Suddenly, the whole city participated in the celebration of this fashion cycle, welcoming the upcoming trend of Summer-Spring 2016. If you are curious, here are some of those praiseworthy street styles a la New Yorkers that can be your inspiration.
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By Diva Apresya (www.clozette.co.id)
STYLE Playful Overalls The playful ripped overalls can look edgy when paired with a pair of black boots. You can also match it with backpack and black sunglasses for a more impressive look. Rock Bohemian For a fusion style of rock and bohemian, pair black T-shirt with a floral kimono. This chic combination also shows you that breaking a fashion rule is not always wrong. Crop Top Crop tops will never be boring and outdated, and go really well with anything. For a laidback look, you may want to pair it with either denim hot pants or printed pants. Skin Tight Dress This body-fitting item is perfect for those who love to dress practicably. Skin tight dress can emphasize your body silhouette, and will go really well with a pair of sneakers for a sporty look. Leather Mini Skirt Leather is a material loved by the fashion lovers, while the leather items are indeed the ‘must-have’ by many. For instance, this leather mini skirt will look cute on you when paired with the sweater. For a fiercer look, you can also pair the bright-coloured leather top with ripped hot pants.
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FOOD SCOOP SYDNEY’S ‘HURRICANE’S GRILL’ OPENS IN JAKARTA Hurricane’s Grill is a famous restaurant from Sydney, Australia. Now, their newest outlet has recently opened on Jalan Gunawarman. The restaurant is approximately 900 square meters with a fashionable industrial interior concept, a capacity of 250 pax, and featuring three main areas; the bar, the main-dining area and the VIP’s room. Hurricane’s Grill is ready to serve their delicious signature dishes for die-hard fans including exSydneysiders who have been waiting long for the arrival of the restaurant in Indonesia. Start with the aromatic Garlic Bread, Garlic Mushroom or Caesar Salad. Then continue with the signature Burgers, Ribs and Steaks with special authentic Hurricane’s Grill sauce. There’s also BBQ chicken with specialty sauces such as mushroom sauce, pepper sauce, garlic sauce, monkey glands or even peri-peri sauce. Don’t forget also the wide selections of signature cocktails, classics and selected wines from all over the world. And sip on the healthy, exotic fresh juices and smoothies. The coffee beans, freshly ground every day, are imported straight from Australia. Hurricane’s Grill. Jl. Gunawarman No. 20, Jakarta Selatan. T. (021) 2751 3388. www.hurricanesgrill.co.id. FB/IG: Hurricanesgrillid.
Quiz night at Smokehouse CUISINE OF GERMANY AND HALLOWEEN CELEBRATIONS AT THE RITZ-CARLTON MEGA KUNINGAN Asia Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta Mega Kuningan brings a lavish German buffet spread from October 5 -18. The rich heritage of German cuisine will be showcased at the live cooking stalls, along with German beers. The unique buffet starts from 298k++/person, available for lunch and dinner. Enjoy Roasted Hendl; roasted chicken, Konigsberger Klopse; meatballs in white sauce, anchovy and capers, Kasler ribs with Sauerkraut; smoked pork loin with sour cabbage, Gaisburger Marsch; beef stew cooked in a beef broth and Spätzle; German-style pasta, Sauerbraten; wine-marinated premium beef rib eye, Leberkäse; a loaf of minced corned beef, pork, bacon and onions, and many others. Sweeten your meal with apple strudel, red berry jelly with vanilla sauce, and more. And don’t miss the fresh Pretzel with seasonal cheese or warm chocolate dips! Then on October 30 to November 1, savor a special Halloween weekend dining celebration. Bring your little ones, family, or friends and enjoy a unique Halloween-themed buffet and desserts, including Trick or Treat activity for the kids! The price is 398k++/person inclusive of free flow iced tea, lemon tea, and chilled juice at Asia Restaurant. A special 30% saving will be given for the tables with kids in full Halloween costume from head to toe! Asia Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Mega Kuningan. Jl. DR.Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav.E.1.1 no.1, Kawasan Mega Kuningan. Info and reservations: T. 021 2551 8380 / 8321.
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FOOD SCOOP Quiz night at Smokehouse New Restaurant at Cloud
Cloud, if you don’t already know, is a rooftop lounge with breath taking views of Jakarta’s skyline, which boasts almost 360 degree views of Central Jakarta and the downtown area. It also offers you a great sensation with their Vodka Room where you can enjoy vodka drinks at 2 degrees Celsius. And now, Cloud has officially opened a new restaurant with a Mediterranean concept for the menu. Suitably sophisticated for such a high-end spot, it’s a marriage between French, Italian, Moroccan, and Spanish food. So, now you can drink vodka inside the icey cold room, dine in te new area and also not to be missed, enjoy the selected beverages under the night sky. @Altitude, The Plaza Office Tower level 49 Jl. M.H Thamrin Kav. 28--‐29 T. (021) 2992 2450
Hotel Indonesia Kempinski to support breast cancer month Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta has announced that it will support the Breast Cancer awareness month in October. The hotel’s French Executive Pastry Chef, Jacques Poulain, has created a special cake as well as macarons and pralines to be sold through out the month. A portion of the proceeds are to be donated to the local breast cancer foundation, Lovepink Indonesia. The foundation focuses on awareness campaigns as well as providing free mammograms around the city. Other support from Hotel Indonesia Kempinski is their participating in Jakarta Goes Pink fun walk on October 4, while hotel front-liners will wear pink ribbon pins to increase the sales of the hotel’s pink pastries. Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta Jl. MH. Thamrin No. 1
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CASADINA A cozy culinary corner in Rasuna.
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FOOD The Indian dishes here are wonderful, too. With a significant number of Indian/South Asian residents at the apartments here; and it makes sense that Casadina wants to cater to them. We highly recommend the well-marinated roasted Chicken Tikka Masala (68k), and the tasty Grilled Chicken And Mushroom Tandoori (65k); chicken marinated in aromatic tandoori spices. Both very flavorsome, we just savored them all in no time flat. Speaking of flat, the Naan or Indian flat bread is just the perfect partner for both dishes. On the more Pan-Asian side of the menu, there are plenty of Indonesian favorites, but the Burmese Seafood Crispy Noodle (65k) is worth a try as well. Casadina Kitchen & Bakery is a cute little restaurant in the Kuningan area tucked away in a corner underneath Tower 17 in Taman Rasuna Residence. Opened in July last year, the place has become a favorite for many of the apartment occupants and beyond. During our lunch hour visit, we saw some parents chatting over coffee while waiting for their toddlers to finish school that day, a small group of ladies doing their arisan, and a couple of people working on their laptops. The setting is rather interesting; the eatery is located right next to an unused (but filled) swimming pool. The whole area is sheltered from the apartment façade, giving an impression that you’re in a semi-hidden restaurant. The interior is dominated by pale-colored wood on the paneling and furniture, with plenty of natural light coming in from the windows. Very homey. Casadina has quite an extensive menu for a small place. The favored dishes here are the Italian and Indian ones. There are plenty of pizzas to choose from, from the simple, cheesy Margherita Pizza (55k) to the meaty Carnevalle Pizza (70k), topped with smoked beef, beef bacon, and grilled chicken! But we fell totally in love with one pasta dish, the Verde Tagliatelle Chicken (58k). The homemade tagliatelle pasta is smothered with creamy pesto sauce, and topped with grilled chicken, and mushroom. Delizioso!
Meat lovers can rejoice; you can have your Sirloin, Rib Eye, BBQ Ribs, all the way to Chicken Cordon Bleu and Salmon or Tuna Steak. We opted for the Bisteca Sweet Balsamico Sauce (145k); the sweetish sauce is definitely interesting. Another must-try here are the healthy ‘Slushes’ (That’s how they call the smoothies). The Green Lush (35k) is a mix of bok choy, pineapple, and apple, while the Get Skinny (35k) blends carrot, apple, guava, papaya, and lemon. Our personal favorite, though, is the purple Dragon Snap (35k) a combo of dragon fruit, strawberry, and calamansi lime. And Casadina serves a mean breakfast, too! So, from morning to evening, Casadina can be a good option for you when you’re in the Kuningan area. (Budi Iskandar)
Casadina Kitchen & Bakery Tower 17, Taman Rasuna Residence, Jl. HR Rasuna Said, Kawasan Epicentrum, T. (021) 8379 6855 Hours: 8am – 10.30pm Twitter: @casadina_jkt Facebook: casadina Instagram: casadina www.beatmag.com
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FOOD FIGHTERS Bringing the cool factor back to Blok M.
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FOOD how about munching on their Mushroom Burger (35k) as well? The grilled Portobello mushroom is well seasoned with herbs, topped with egg and feta cheese, and served on a brioche bun with sriracha mayo. Yum!
The Blok M area in South Jakarta was the hip place in the 80s and part of the 90s for Jakarta’s young people. Over the years though, the enjoyment aspect has fairly dropped. But recently, there’s a place that’s trying to add a certain vigor to the culinary scene in the area. There’s been an exodus of some sort of young food entrepreneurs from Pasar Santa to Blok M. Some relocated, some added their outlets. Food Fighters is a food court next to Fave Hotel, opposite Blok M Square mall. It has about a dozen outlets, and the ambiance is kept simple, but accented with retro-style pixelated graffiti drawings here and there. The people of ABCD Coffee in Pasar Santa brings you a good caffeine buzz with Kopi Pasar. And we all know the wonderful noodle dishes of Mie Chino, but try their new, tasty Vietnamese-style Beef or Chicken Banh Mi (30k each). Mexican food fanatics have been flocking to Papricano for their Taco (30k) and Burrito (40k) fix. At Food Fighters, they’re teaming up with Sloppy Bro. The Sloppy Joe is the signature, of course, but do give their Texas BBQ Sandwich (30k, respectively) a go. The 12-hour smoked brisket in the sandwich is superb! Try the handcut fried chips, too. For healthier options, Judas Kitchen is a good choice. The juices and smoothies are very refreshing, just get the Infused Water (20k) or the Coconut Rose Water (25k). While you at it,
Now, Sate Bumbu Oma is one of the firm favorites at Pasar Santa. But now they’ve relocated to Food Fighters with a new name and a fresh start as Oma’s Kitchen. Taking satay to a new level, their unique-tasting, old-Grandma-recipe sauce has gained a somewhat cult status among foodies! The chicken or lamb goes very nicely with it, be it as satay (chicken 33k, lamb 43k) or as a rice bowl dish (chicken 25k, lamb 35k). The Bruine Bonen or red bean soup (13k small, 28 large) and Ice Carica Fruit (20k) drink are perfect accompaniments. Another thing you shouldn’t miss at Oma’s Kitchen stall are the scrumptious desserts, courtesy of MeMom Snacks. The puddings like Green Tea (8k), Strawberry Nesquik, JellOreo, or Choco KitKat (12k, respectively) are to die for! But the Milo Lego (18k) will definitely delight your inner kid self! And for a rather dramatic sweet offering from Food Fighters, have a Kaki Goori Blue (35k); a cool cotton candy and shaved ice combo. This is definitely a solid addition to Blok M. With still a number of stalls to try at Food Fighters, maybe we’ll see you there soon? (Budi Iskandar)
Food Fighters Jl. Melawai IV No. 7 (Next to Fave Hotel) Jakarta Selatan Open daily 10am – 10pm Instagram: Food Fighters: @foodfighters.id Kopi Pasar: @kopipasar Mie Chino: @mie.chino Papricano: @papricano_ mexicancantina Sloppy Bro: @sloppybro Judas Kitchen: @judaskitchen Oma’s Kitchen: @satebumbuoma MeMom Snacks: @memomsnacks
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Resto Bar & Lounge A new chapter has begun for meZZa!
Aston Rasuna is a hotel in the Kuningan area, long preferred for many guests to the capital city. Mezza Resto Bar & Lounge is the hotel’s main eatery, and recently the restaurant was relocated to a bigger space on the Lower Ground level. With a new look and ambiance, Mezza is ready to serve you with a new verve. The restaurant has a unique setting, a bit on the contemporary side. They are utilizing every nook and cranny very nicely so you’ll have plenty of seating options, depending on your mood. If you’re thinking that hotel dining will blow your budget, you will love what Mezza has to offer! To begin with, you should try the buffet
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FOOD spread. From Monday to Friday, you can enjoy the Lunch Buffet with various traditional Indonesian favorites. And with a price starting at 55k per person, it’s a great option for your midday munch! As for the Dinner Buffet, Mezza offers a more International fare. Take your pick; from Japanese, Asian, Middle Eastern, Western, all the way to delectable dessert range, there’s definitely something for everybody! The dinner buffet is priced at 185k per person. There’s also a Buy-3-Get-1-Free promo for the dinner buffet, perfect for small groups. But there is more to Mezza than just the buffet. The a la carte menu is also worth trying. The Chicken Wings and Potato (55k) is a splendid starter. The three dips accompanying the dish are melted cheese, guacamole, and salsa for that Mexican sensation! Other notables are the pizza selection (85k, respectively). The Quattro Mushroom and the Pizza Carbonara are the favorites, but our pick of the Smoked Salmon Carbonara Pizza was not too shabby, either. And if you live around the Rasuna area, Mezza can also deliver your choice of pizzas to your door.
the Arabic Food Menu selection. There are individual dishes like Sambosa (60k), Falafel (80k), or Biryani Kebab (155k). But may we suggest you (and some of your friends, of course) go big and share the Mandi Lahm (345k); it’s a mouthwatering rice and lamb dish to eat together!
Aston Rasuna is quite popular with guests from Middle Eastern countries, and the people at Mezza do their best to cater for them with
We also tried the Klappertaart (53k) dessert, and the refreshing drinks were excellent, too. Try the healthy Green Rasuna (35k) or mocktails like the Marry Dream or Moulin Blanc (45k each). Mezza also offers a live acoustic band to entertain your Wednesday and Friday evenings. While Happy Hours are from 4 to 7 pm, all week, with 50% off on beer and selected spirits! And should you feel like enriching yourself, you and your group can book a Cooking Class and/ or Table Manner Class. Call them to arrange the class at Mezza, or at your place of choice. The class is also available for kids. (Budi Iskandar) meZZa Resto, Bar & Lounge Tower A, Lower Ground, Kompleks Apartemen Taman Rasuna, Jl. HR Rasuna Said, Jakarta 12960 T. (021) 8370 5555, 9390 1000 www.beatmag.com
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GIZMOS The Smartphone Charging Emergency Lantern.
This rechargeable lantern also recharges a smartphone. The lantern’s two 3-watt LEDs generate up to 250 lumens of bright light for up to 48 hours of light on low and six hours on high. When the battery is full the unit recharges a smartphone twice, an ebook once, and 40% of an iPad’s battery via the lantern’s USB port. The lantern recharges via USB in seven hours or its integrated hand crank provides up to ten minutes of light after one minute of cranking. The base folds to reduce the height of the handheld lantern to less than 6” for unobtrusive storage. A built-in handle allows users to hold or hang the lantern and three red LEDs on top of the lantern rotate to serve as an emergency beacon. $79.95 www.hammacher.com
The Great Old One: Cthulhu Bank
The Instant Irrigation System. This digital irrigation system simply attaches to a spigot and automatically turns the water on and off. The digital irrigation system connects between a hose and the spigot and has an LCD that allows you to easily set what time the water to turns on and off and how many days per week you want to water. The LCD removes from the unit and has large buttons and a dial for easily adjusting settings without hunching over the spigot. A water distribution system (sold separately below) allows you to connect up to six hoses (not included) and turn on only the hoses desired at any time, allowing you to water only one or all six areas for any duration. Water can also be turned on manually. Requires one 9-volt battery. Fits 3/4” and 1” spouts. $149.95 www.hammacher.com
Cryptex- Steampunk USB Drive Flash drives are a convenient way to carry around your data, and with the size of drives available today, you can store a ton of photos, files, music, and video in a very tiny space. Unfortunately, due to their convenient size, they are also easy targets for information thieves. Think about it - all that data your email, pictures from your kid’s birthday party, corporate spreadsheets with sensitive information - can be picked up and copied and returned before you even notice it missing. You want to have this data handy, but handy for you and not for that scumbag down the hall with the sticky fingers. $49.99 www.thinkgeek.com
So these almost didn’t make it on to the site, because they’re so awesome we wanted to keep the entire shipment all for ourselves. But there’s no need to go crazy, right? Well, not yet. Pay homage to the Great Old Ones by giving your offering to this Cthulhu Gargoyle Vinyl Bank. Ready to hold all your Innsmouth gold, your coins forged from Tulumetal, or boring standard currency, he hunches on his pedestal at around 10” tall. We’re not sure what the pedestal says; we dare not read it. Also? Personally, we’re not using this as a bank. We haven’t decided if he’s going to end up watching over our bookshelf or outside on our covered porch after we hit him with a protective coat of shellac. Either one seems a pretty sweet location for our favorite enslaver of worlds. $19.99 www.thinkgeek.com
GIZMOS Zepp Golf Swing Analyzer The rechargeable Zepp Golf Swing Analyzer is a tiny sensor that clips onto any golf glove to record and analyze your swing in three dimensions. Recording 1,000 data points per second, it captures your swing in 3D so you can replay it from any angle on your iPhone, iPad, Galaxy or other Android device. See your swing, compare two swings and share results with friends or coaches. Records up to 8 hours and stores up to 2,000 swings. $149.95 www.sharperimage.com
SPHERO BB-8 We’re unbelievably proud to introduce to you BB-8™, the sharp witted, agile little Droid™ who is sure to become your loyal partner in crime. Control BB-8’s authentic movements using your smartphone, tablet and even your voice. BB-8 not only listens and responds to your verbal commands, but is also eager to explore neighbouring galaxies completely independently thanks to its mindblowingly impressive autonomous behaviour. With BB-8 you can also record and view holographic recordings through the free app - projecting your video creations. £129.99 www.firebox.com
Rugged Weather Resistant Solar Bluetooth Speaker
The Rugged Weather Resistant Solar Bluetooth Speaker runs on solar power or electricity, so you can use it anywhere! Take it hiking, camping, to the beach or pool. This splashproof, “drop-proof,” rechargeable speaker gives you 8+ hours of high-quality stereo sound on a full charge. Just pair it via Bluetooth with any iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy or other Android device. Features a USB charging port to charge your smartphone, and an auxiliary line in so you can play music from any nonBluetooth device. $89.99 www.sharperimage.com
DROP CONNECTED KITCHEN SCALE
Drop is a connected kitchen scale that couples with your iPad and guides you through each step of your bake - equipping you with the skills of a seasoned culinary master. No more of this ‘weighing all your ingredients individually’ malarkey. Simply sling ‘em all in and Drop will tell you when you’ve reached the right amount. What’s more, it’ll offer scrumptious recipe ideas, rescale recipes to suit and offer replacement ingredient suggestions should your cupboard run out of an item. Not just for the sweet-toothed, Drop is also ace for rustling up the likes of granola, burgers and sorbets - whatever your stomach desires. £79.99. www.firebox.com
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ALEXIS MAP B7 Bar, Karaoke, Spa Jl. R. E. Martadinata No. 1, Ancol. : 021-69833333
DRAGONFLY MAP U1 Classic, House Graha BIP Jl. Jend Gatot Subroto kav 23 : 021-520.6789
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
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
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
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 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
ColoSseum MAP A6 Jl Kunir No 7 Kota Tua Jakarta Barat : 021 690 1221 / 23 www.colosseum.co.id
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
DOMAIN MAP M2 Mash Up Senayan City. Panin Tower, Senayan City, Basement 2 Jl Asia Afrika
HANGOVER MAP U6 DJs and drink deals Unicorn Building Jl. Kemang Raya No. 43A
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: 021- 7183216 IMMIGRANT MAP J7 Resto-Bar-Club House Plaza Indonesia 6th Floor #E02-03 Access from new Louis Vitton lobby : 021- 3983.8257/58 LV CLUB MAP U5 Music and Fashion Jalan Kemang Raya No.99 : 021 71796881 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 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 NUAGE Rooftop Lounge Whiz Prime Hotel Komplek Ruko Inkopal Blok B 18, Jl. Boulevard Barat, Kelapa Gading : 021 2452 0011 NU CHINA Map U5 Mixed crowd, mixed dance music. Jl. Kemang Raya No. 24. Kemang. : 021 - 719 3854 Popular Mansion MAP U1 Menara Global Ground Floor Jl. Jend Gatot Subroto Kavling 27 : 0852-8888-1168 sun city MAP C6 Karaoke, Resto and Club
Gd. Lindeteves Trade Center lt. 6. Jalan Hayam Wuruk N°127 : 021- 62201900 TEMPUS MAP D6 Live Music and DJs Ritz Carlton JL. Lingkar. Mega Kuningan : 021- 2551.8888 TIGA PULUH MAP L7 Band and DJ Le Meridien Hotel Jl.Jend Sudirman Kav 18-20 Jakarta Pusat : 021-251.3131 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 Attics Map U-5 Jl. Kemang Raya No. 24 A Jakarta Selatan : 021-2553 9450 / 51 Avara Lounge MAP L10
CLUB.BARS.restaurants Lounge. Function Hall Epiwalk 2nd floor Jl. Boulevard Epicentrum Selatan Rasuna Epicentrum : (021) 29941898 BEYOND MAP P4 European Asian Graha Iskandarsyah Lobby Level Jl. Iskandarsyah Raya No. 66 C Jakarta Selatan : 021-727 91832 Boutique Ktv Map N-3 Plaza Senayan Arcadia Unit X 205 – 207. Jl. New Delhi No. 9. Pintu 1 Senayan. Jakarta : 021-5790 1283 BURGUNDY MAP I7 Exclusive cocktail bar Hotel Grand Hyatt. Jalan M. H. Thamrin Jakarta Selatan : 021-2992.1234 CAFE DE HOOI MAP U1 Expat hangout Jl. Metro Duta Raya Plaza II Pondok Indah Jakarta Selatan : 021-750 0742 Cloud Map J7 Rooftop Lounge The Plaza Office Tower Level 46 Unit C, C1 & Level 49 Jl. MH Thamrin Kav 28-30 Phone : 021 2992 2450 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
K7 MAP T5 Live Music and DJ Arion Swiss-Belhotel Kemang Jl. Kemang Raya No. 7 Phone : 021. 7198000 Molly Malone’s MAP S6 Irish food and beer Senayan Arcadia Senayan : 021-7183382 Murphy’s Irish Pub MAP S6 Irish food and beer Kemang Raya 11a Kemang. : 021-718 3382 : 0818 833 643 MO BAR MAP K8 Clubbing Lounge Mandarin Oriental Hotel Jalan M.H. Thamrin, PO BOX 3392, Jakarta : 021-2993 8888 SHY ROOFTOP MAP U6 Kemang 6 Building The Papilion, level 4 Jalan Kemang Raya no.45AA : 021-719 9921 KARUMBA Map : X7 Rooftop Rum Bar
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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 Barley & Hops Map W3 Grill & Western Street Gallery, Lantai 1, Jl. Metro Pondok Indah, Jakarta Selatan : (021) 29529722 BISTRO BARON MAP I6 French dining Plaza Indonesia Extension , Level 1, Unit E 20-21 : 021-299-23505 www.bistrobaron.com BIRDCAGE MAP Q4 A casual resto focussing on Euro comfort food. Jl. Wijaya 9/23 Jakarta Selatan : 021-739 2430 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 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 www.beatmag.com
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CLUB.BARS.restaurants Restaurants CAZBAR MAP 08 Expat hangout and dine JL Mega Kuningan Kantor Taman E3.3 unit A1. Mega Kuningan : 021-5764582 Coffeebeerian Map S2 Coffee Shop-Beer Bar Combo Panglima Polim IV / 14 : 0811 988 0310 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 DAPUR BABAH ELITE MAP G7 Classic Jakarta Jl. Veteran No. 18-19 Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 385 5653 DECANTER MAP N9 Mediterranean Plaza Kuningan, Menara Utara, Ground Floor Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav. C1114 - Jakarta Pusat : 021- 529 63 888 Die Stube map T 4 German dining Plaza Bisnis Kemang 1 GF Jl. Kemang Raya no. 2 Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 7179 34 86 EASTERN PROMISE MAP 64 Indian and western food Jl Kemang Raya 5 Jakarta Selatan : 021-7179 0151
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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 GYROS ALLEY Map S2 Greek Food Jl. Panglima Polim IX / 8 : (021) 726 9877 HACIENDA MAP M3 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 JIMBARAN MAP A8 Beachside resto Pantai Karnaval Ancol Jakarta Utara : 021-640 1040 K7 Resto Map A6 Pan-Asian Flavors 1001 Hotel Jl. Kunir no.7 Kota Tua Jakarta Barat : (021) 690 7575 ext 279 or (021) 690 1001 KAFE PISA MAP I8 Ice Cream & Italian Jl. Gereja Theresia 1 Menteng Jakarta Pusat : 021-3100 151/ 3928568 Kedai Kopi 89 Map U5 Kitchen & Coffee Jl. Kemang Raya 89 : 021-7179.4538 Twitter : @kedaikopi89 Kinara Map U6 Cuisines of India Jl. Kemang Raya No. 78 B, Lantai 1, Jakarta Selatan : 021-719 2677 www.kinara.co.id KOI CAFÉ & GALLERY MAP S6 International dining Saberro House Jl. Kemang Raya No.10aJakarta Selatan : 021-719 5707 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 LOCANDA MAP N2 Food Voyager Panin Building Ground Floor Jl. Jend Sudirman Gelora Senayan : (021) 572 7981 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 LYON MAP J7 French dining Mandarin Oriental. Jl. MH. Thamrin No. 1 : 021-29938888 Mezza Map L10 Café, Bar & Lounge Aston Rasuna Kompleks Apartment Taman Rasuna, Jl HR Rasuna Said : 62-21- 8370 5555 midtown Map O4 Asian Jl. Tulodong Atas No. 28
CLUB.BARS.restaurants Jakarta Selatan : 021-527 4085, 527 4088 Molley malone’s Irish Pub MAP N3 International dining Plaza Senayan Arcadia, Jalan New Delhi, Senayan : 021-579 01433 MOI BISTRO French – Vietnamese Jl. Gunawarman No. 71 : (021) 27510244 MS CHOO MAP O4 Brasserie & Bar Jl. Senopati No. 65 : (021) 5290 4960 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 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 pizza barboni Map T5 Italian pizzas and food Jl. Kemang 1, No 72 Kemang : 021-7181101 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 PORTICO MAP N2 East Meet West Senayan City, Panin Tower Ground Floor Unit 0. Jl. Asia Afrika - Jakarta Selatan : 021-727 81 641
twitter : @Riva_GrillnBar www.rivagrillnbar.com ROLLING STONE CAFE MAP W7 International dining Jln. Ampera 16. Kemang, Jakarta : 021 782 2828 www.rollingstonecafe.co.id 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
POTATO HEAD MAP O5 Western Pacic Place Mall Jend. Sudirman, Jakarta : 021-5797 3322
SKYE MAP K7 Mixed dining and bar Jl. M. H. Thamrin No. 1 Menara BCA level 56 : 021-2358 6996
PROHIBITION MAP N3 Great steaks speakeasy Aacadia Senayan Lt. 2, Senayan. Jakarta Selatan : 021-57901295
Smokey Ribs Good Ribs Ruko Crown Golf Mediterania Blok B 10 – 11 Pantai Indah Kapuk, Jakarta Utara : (021) 2952 5870 / 5880
RATATOUILLE MAP L8 French cuisine and bar Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav 20 Kuningan : 021-5290 0351 Riva Grill and Bar MAP N10 Grill - Bar - Terrace Park Lane Hotel Jl. Casablanca Kav 18 : 021-8282 000
Sushi-Tei Map M2 Great Sushi Senayan City Level 4 #08 Jl. Asia Afrika Lot 19 Jakarta Pusat : (021) 7278 1678 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 O4 American Restaurant Jl. Senopati Raya No.64 : 021 – 7228129 www.wilshire.co.id Yellowfin MAP P4 Sake bar & kitchen Senopati 1 no 42, Jakarta : 081219690077 / 0217220394
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
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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
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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
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 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
Mal Taman Anggrek 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
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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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DJ Bl3nd @Colosseum Friday, August 28 The masked DJ Bl3nd brought a pumped up set filled with electro which really rocked the dance floor to the core.
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senayan skateboarders anniversary @Waga gallery friday, aug 28 The Senayan Skateboarders hosted their Anniversary in the south of Jakarta to celebrate 21 years of fun and madness!
blues jamming night @ocha & bella Saturday, aug 29 The blues are alive and well with the eclectic sounds last week by Think Blues, Daniel Wijaya and the legendary Gideon Tengker.
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summer Carnivale @x2 Saturday, Aug 29 This 9th edition was full of colorful fancy dress and top class performances by DJ Deena, Ronijoni and Ivan Guih.
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dj opolopo @cloud monday, aug 29 Scandinavia’s most extraordinary producer fired up his newest beats mixed with a few oldies to get the crowd moving.
ultra Countdown @skye saturday, aug 29 Skye hosted a pre-Ultra event for Bali’s latest music festival. DJs Lifelike and Kris Menace ripped it up on the decks!
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Jewelz and Sparks @colosseum Friday, September 04 German dynamic duo Jewelz and Sparks brought a little bit of Europe’s sound into the massive arena.
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DRAGONFLY REBORN @Dragonfly FRIday, sept 04 After the renovation, Dragonfly was reborn with a new look and sets from DJ Joyo and Hizkia, then DJ Ftampa.
aquatica summer festival @the media hotel saturday, sept 05 The summer vibes were still going strong with this pool party with performances by DJ Miz April, Putri Danizar and others entertainers.
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love supreme @domain saturday, sept 05 Feeling the love with local talents DJ Bima G, Crip, Cream and MC Drwe.
WE ARE ONE @LV CLUB FRIday, sept 18 LV Club held their 1st Anniversary party with two days of entertainment from DJ Toto, Fadlie, resident DJ Wachitarica, fashion show by LV C&C Models also Nouvalz.
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SOUNDRENALINE DAY 2 @GWK BALI SUNDAY, SEPT 06 One of the biggest rock concerts to hit Bali this year! Acts like Wolfmother, Sore, Gigi, The S.I.G.I.T, Seringai and a whole lot more created an atmosphere that shook GWK’s walls!
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MONDAY GARAGE @ HANGOVER MONDAYS, SEPT 07&14 Hangover’s new weekly program had music by Urban Vibe and DJ Rim with his new wave classic anthem. Awesome way to spend a Monday night!
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Mark Sixma @x2 Friday, September 11 X2 presented Armada Music’s Mark Sixma into the DJ booth and he pumped out some glorious trance.
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myon and shane @colosseum Friday, September 11 One of the big international duo’s Myon and Shane hit the Colosseum dance floor with a progressive trance music set.
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first sunset party @karumba saturday, September 12 Karumba sparked up their summer vibe with a get together to enjoy the good things in life. DJs Kid Vandal and Bonita supplied the tunes.
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THERETHEN 1st ANNIVERSARY @ HANGOVER MON-SAT, SEPT 14-19 Hangover celebrated their 1st Anniversary with a beach theme with DJ RIM, Rawks band, Get Stoned, Colours band, Jockey Saputra, Reynald and choreography by Panca & Tara.
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RUCKUS @equinox SAT, SEPT 19 Touring around the world, DJ Ruckus showed up at Equinox and played his hip hop set to the packed room.
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Invasion 2015 Electric Dance Festival @JIExpo SATURDAY, sept 26 This massive rave party went down with Alesso, Dash Berlin and many more great DJs.
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