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Metis Lounge Jl. Petitenget No.6 Kerobokan Kelod, Kuta, Bali 80361 Business Hour: 4PM - 2 AM Everyday

METIS LOUNGE

After a period of construction, METIS Lounge finally unlocked its doors in May. Designed by the famous Artalenta Indonesia, Architects and Interior Design, METIS Lounge is situated directly behind the restaurant overlooking the beautiful water lily pond garden and

features a truly unique, trendy ambiance.

A top-notch sound system with the best local and international DJs will provide a new and fresh sound and give the Lounge an international appeal. The high tech retractable roof will ensure the great times

continue even during the unpredictable rain season.

In addition to great cocktails using only high end spirits brands like Beluga Vodka, Patrón Tequila and Dom Pérignon, a Mediterranean oriented tapas menu with a touch of Japanese flavor based on the ‘sharing is caring’ concept will be served.

With the new Lounge, METIS offers a 360-degree concept that is one-of-a-kind in Bali and caters to all the latest trends. The perfect start to a great night at METIS, or simply before you hit Bali’s nightclub scene.

GROCER AND GRIND

Grocer & Grind Echo Beach, Canggu Jl. Pura Pantai Mejan Sea Sentosa Resort Complex, Echo Beach – Canggu Business hour: 7AM – 10PM Everyday

One of Seminyak’s favorite, Grocer & Grind opens its door in Echo Beach, Canggu.

Similar to the previous spots in Seminyak, Jimbaran and Sanur, this restaurant serves excellent breakfast until midday and lines of delightful meals for lunch and dinner.

Spoil yourselves with an awesome selection of sandwiches, salads and cakes or even woodfire pizza. It’s a place where good food is a real pleasure for both palate and eyes. All Grocer & Grind restaurants are designed with attention to details, allowing them to create an urban café dining experience with the touch of easy community vibe.

THE MOOSE ESPRESSO BAR

The Moose Esperesso Bar will please the serious coffee lovers who are craving for Colombian grown beans. Located on the trendy Batu Belig area, the boutique coffee house is set right on the opposite of Rustica Italian. The coffee shop is quite small, but the inside is simply amazing.

The coffee house pleases the coffee lovers with its Tobys Estate coffee from Australia.

The coffee supplier serves the finest Australian roasted, a Colombian grown beans, serving the island with the choice to indulge in a variety of high quality exotic blends.

Besides a tantalizing choice of coffee, Moose Esperesso Bar provides healthy choices of nutritious and organic all day menu developed by Elavoe.com talented nutritionist.

Jl. Pura Pantai Mejan Sea Sentosa Resort Complex, Echo Beach – Canggu Business hour: 7AM – 10PM Everyday

Be Chocolat

by Michel Clement

All the chocolate lovers will definitely get up and ride to Berawa to ‘Be Chocolat’ by Michel Clement. Indulge with Strawberries covered in white chocolate, 85% dark chocolate or other favorite treats. Be Chocolat is such a heaven with all the freshest treats everyday.

Be Chocolat serves more than just amazing treats with excellent high- end presentation. All the treats are handmade, supervised by Michel Clement himself. Shopping for a chocolate can be as complicated as shopping for wine, but Be Chocolat makes it simple.

The friendly sales staff will ask some questions regarding your preferences and from there, he will make a suggestion.

All you ask for a chocolate is served at Be Chocolat

from chocolate smoothies (dark, milk, white and strawberry), Aztec Chocolate infusion, Spanish hot chocolate, chocolate cakes, fondue, it’s all there.

Be Chocolat Jl.Subak Sari 4 Canggu Business hour: 11AM – 8PM Everyday

SUMMEr SErIES W BALI’S WOOBAr SUMMEr SErIES, is a new offering of bespoke music events which kicks off on Sunday 15 June with one of Belgium’s most prolific DJ’s, Kolombo and will be held monthly until 15 September.

The series will include the most- attended annual summer party, SPF 2014 that will be held on Sunday 27/7/2014 W BALI PrESENTS KOLOMBO SundAy 15/6/14 4PM – 10PM WooBAR

SU-MAN hSU cELEBrITY FAcIALIST SU-MAN hSU rETUrNS TO AWAY SPA Described as a natural alternative to Botox, Su-Man will be back to AWAy® Spa, Saturday 14 June until Tuesday 24 June offering her legendary ‘five star’ signature facials.

Su-Man has built an esteemed reputation over the past ten years as an international leader in skincare, carefully re-crafting the art of the luxurious facial.

She is the woman behind countless A-Listers’ seemingly ageless beauty, including Juliette Binoche, Frienda Pinto and Anne Hathaway, who has described her body treatment with Su-man as “a life-changing experience”.

Su-Man’s signature facial will be available at the AWAy Spa® each day throughout her residency (excluding Sunday 22 June). Appointments are limited to five each day and advanced reservations are necessary.

W BALI hOSTS SU-MAN 14 JunE - 24 JunE 2014 $200 (uSd) foR A 60 MinutES SiGnAtuRE fACiAl AWAy SPA

hAWKEr hOUSE Every Sunday 12pm – 3.30pm fiRE Price: idR 425.000++

fiRE at the W REtREAt & SPA BAli - SEMinyAk transforms its ever-popular dining area into a bustling South-East Asian marketplace every Sunday. Where brunch will come to life as HAWKER HOUSE – Street Feast.

Expect the unexpected, Chef Peter Lloyd and our Director of Cuisine Richard Millar, have taken inspiration from South-East Asian fare and added a Balinese twist.

A MAd T-PArTY Inspired by Alice In Wonderland’s ‘mad hatters’ tea party, W Bali creates a quirky set to delight the senses T Party where you can slip down a rabbit hole and into a colourful world of sweets and treats accompanied by freshly brewed coffees, teas and French champagne.

A MAd T-PArTY W LOUNGE (daily) Mad t-Party buffet idR 185.000++ Mad t-Party t Cage idR 340.000++

MAKE AN ENTRANCE Get ready to stay at W Retreat & Spa Bali – Seminyak and save up to 50% on our best available rates.

Step into paradise and enjoy the following:

• Complimentary Breakfast for 2 at FIRE • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout your stay • Unlimited access to FIT® (fitness centre) • Access to Hot Stone Bath and Cold Plunge at AWAY®

by W Hotels • Rates start from USD 410++ per night for a Marvelous One Bedroom Pool Villa Valid for stay through 31 December 2014.

CRAZY CRAB Start your Friday nights off right Choose your favourite flavour and savor a delicious concoction of Irian Jaya king crabs • Yellow Curry With coconut cream and sweet basil •

Three Flavour Sauce Sweet, sour, spicy Balinese Style Sambal Lemongrass, ginger, galangal and chilli sambal

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Starfish Bloo Style Chilli Crab Javanese chilli base, kafir lime leaf, sweet basil Aromatic Borneo Crab Curry Yellow curry broth, sweet corn, coriand and garlic chips.

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IDR 650,000 ++ PER PERSON Choice of Irian Jaya flavored king crab served with rice CRAZY CRAB EVERY FRIDAY 6PM STARFISH BLOO

WhAT’S hOT?

chArLOTTE OLYMPIA charlotte Olympia’s red suede ‘Kiss Purse’ will add a playful touch to day or night looks. this soft design is lined in blush satin and has just enough room for the essentials - think keys, cards and a lipstick. Carry it by the detachable gold chain shoulder strap against a simple top and jeans

M MISSONI crochet knit cotton blend dress Add this bright, one-shoulder dress in M Missoni’s signature crochet-knit to your vacation repertoire - the thick cotton-blend will hold its shape in luggage. it’s a fail-safe piece for summer parties and casual days.

GUccI Gucci cutout swimsuit Gucci’s daring cutout magenta swimsuit has been made in italy. this contrast-trimmed one-piece is fully lined for a smooth fit. the clasp-fastening strap across the back ensures this halterneck style will stay secure while swimming.

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