Editor’s Jakarta Fair 2014 is back in Jakarta International Expo (JIE) Kemayoran, Jakarta, from June 6 to July 6, 2014. It features exhibitions, trade promotions, shopping, music performances, various shows, amusement rides and a food festival. The fair celebrates the anniversary of Jakarta. The Jakarta Fair sees
Pick June ‘14 exhibitors from across the country display a whole range of goods and products ranging from specialty food items to traditional handmade arts and crafts. In addition to the many exhibitors, there is also live entertainment including music, dance and cultural performances. More info: www. facebook.com/ Jakartafair
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26. JoYmoron InterView These guys aren’t as dumb as their name implies.
28. Rebel eDUcation ProJect Live RnB groups are alive and kicking and pulling no punches.
12. The Scoop
34. CD Review
24. Features
36. Movies
32. Classical
38. New Place
40. Fun Pics 46. Style 52. Food Scoop 64. Jakarta Listing 73. There Then
44. fashion We went all the way to space and back for our style shoot.
56. genKi sUshi If you love raw fish and other Japanese delights, you should check this out.
60. negeV Art and cuisine blend seamlessly at this eatery.
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busiest months of this year as Ramadhan, the fasting month, indecision as which day it begins and ends from the powers that be right to the last moment, but right now it is June 28). So before the arrival of Ramadhan come the closing parties, as most venues not associated with malls are closed tight over the month fasting period. It seems that all venues try to squeeze in as many events as they can before the closing bell rings for the time to take a rest. One venue that appears
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to be taking a big rest is Kota’s Stadium. After 16 years plus and many big nights that a great cross-section of the city’s population enjoyed throughout those years it was a shame to see it go and many memories have gone with it. The knives can be put down now and let the beast rest in peace. Watch out for The Beat Room nights down at Fez Dungeon on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. There is a large selection of events coming our way over this June – check inside the Timeline for the international events and online at beatmag.com for all the other events. Let’s not forget the World Cup coming soon that will once again be the biggest show in town. So we will be taking a rest during Ramadhan too and we won’t be printing a July edition of The Beat Jakarta. Everyone can enjoy their peaceful days and nights, their early starts and fasting days – if they partake in pausa – and early evening
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feasting. It seems ironic that most restaurants say they do better business during Ramadhan than normal, but aren’t there so many ironies surrounding us. Peace out, enjoy your month of June and we shall see you on the rebound.
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SCOOP Archipelago International On Track to Grow to 100 Hotels by The End of 2014 During the annual “Aston Fair Trade Show”, a tourism industry business to business event that brings together hundreds of representatives of Jakarta’s travel trade industry, media and Archipelago Hotels from Indonesia and Malaysia, Archipelago International, the Indonesian hotel operator with Hawaiian roots, took the opportunity to announce the group’s future development plans. During the Aston Fair Trade Show the company reported that while it operated 75 hotels at the outset of the year it opened 5 brand new hotels during the first quarter of this year and is well on track to open another 20 by December therefore reaching a historic milestone of 100 operating hotels while maintaining a business development growth pipeline of another 70 hotels scheduled to open in 2015 and 2016. The new hotels will be a mix of 5-star Grand Astons, 4-star Astons and 3-star Aston City and Quest Hotels as well as several select service Fave hotels and trendy boutique budget Neo hotels located around Indonesia and Malaysia. Furthermore and following last year’s launch of “The Alana” and “Harper Hotel”, Aston Fair spectators also received insight into the pipeline of these two new hotel brands and exciting new developments in Jakarta, Makassar, Bandung, Bogor, Jogjakarta and Samarinda.
DJ Tenashar Tenashar is a Singaporean DJ AKA Debbie Valerie Long who now lives in Hong Kong, Tenashar is currently ranked #87 on DJ Magz Top 100. Her style of music is progressive, electro and big room and also comes with an energetic stage show. She was a drummer when she was a kid and she now would be described as a model/DJ. She has joined Colosseum Club Jakarta as a monthly resident DJ performing once a month starting from August. So if you want to listen her mash up set and see her get her boogie on, just follow the event program from Colosseum or the What’s On online at beatmag.com and you will get your chance to do just that.
Jason Chen So many new artists have come from YouTube, and one of them is Jason Chen. Jason Chen is a bilingual TaiwaneseAmerican singer based in Southern California. He has a musical background in violin and learned the instrument by ear. He began singing at the age of 17 – for the purpose of asking a girl to a prom. He evolved from performing covers of songs from famous music artists on YouTube to producing and performing original music. Jason has performed on TV Shows in China Day Day Up with his friends Megan Nicole and Tifany Alvord, and he has also released his first album Gravity with his hit single “Best Friend”. Good news for all of you the fans of Jason Chen as he will perform in concert at Grand Manhattan Hotel Borobudur on August 23.
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SCOOP Java Rockin’land 2014, Postponed Java Festival Production is delaying its annual Rock festival, Java Rockin’land, which was previously planned to be held on May 14 to June 15, at Eco Park Ancol, Jakarta. 2014 is an election year (April to August), FIFA World Cup 2014, Ramadhan and Idul Fitri. “It’s not possible to move forward with the event, so we have another plan to make a new festival that can unite the Rockin’land and Soulnation at the same time. A new festival that could combine the two concepts into a three-day festival, and will bring the rock music, electronic, RnB, and pop festival on October 24 – 26,” Said Dewi Gontha from PT Java Festival Production.
Stand Up Comedy Festival Stand Up Comedy Festival will be held for two days and packed with thousands in Senayan. The event will be held at Tennis Indoor Senayan for two days from June 14 – 15 from 11am to 11pm. With the hashtag #StandupFest2014, this event will have performances by comics including Pandji Pragiwaksono, Sammy Notaslimboy, Soleh Solihun, Abdel Achrian, Cak Lontong, Kemal Palevi, Iwel, Ge Pamungkas, Mongol, McDanny, and many more. There will be a meet and greet session, music, open mic, mini show, blue material stage, and final street comedy.
We The Fest and Electro Run 2014
Ismaya Live and Mesacare present “Electro Run” which will bring the community together to experience a five-kilometer run. Electro Run will be held at Parkir Timur Senayan, and this event will follow thousands of glowing runners on June 21. There will be entertainment at the finish line with DJs and musical performances. Ismaya Live is also combining the love of music, fashion, arts, foods, in We The Fest, a multi genre music festival, with Ellie Goulding, Banks, Gold Room, Jessie Andrews, Rac, Timeflies, and local acts Sore, Lala, and the Experience Brothers. This family friendly festival will be held at Lapangan D, Senayan on August 24. www.beatmag.com
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Indonesia Menyundul Bola Silang Barat Data Monas
GARETH BALE
The world’s most expensive football player who’s currently playing for Real Madrid, Gareth Bale, will be coming to meet his Jakarta fans on June 1 in Silang Barat Daya Monas. Tickets are only 35k, available at www.ibudibjo.com.
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Tari kontemporer / Hip Hop Gedung Kesenian Jakarta
Pokemon Crew
Coming from Lyon, France, Pokemon Crew was the winner of the Battle of the year in 2003 (the world breakdance championships), of which they cemented themselves as one of the top b-boy crews in the world. They have also competed in other various competitions both in France and around the world. Catch their act in Gedung Kesenian Jakarta on June 3. Tickets start from 75k, available at www.kiostix.com.
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Empirica
Christina Novelli
In the wake of dance music going mainstream, DJs are collaborating with vocalists to create the finest tracks to drop on the radio and the dance floor. Christina Novelli is amongst the few vocalists that are on the “high demand� list of DJ collaborations, where she has worked with Dash Berlin and Gareth Emery, amongst others. To see her in person, she will be performing in Empirica club on June 4.
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Printemps Francais 2014 GoetheHaus Jl. Sam Ratulangi No. 9-15
Quatuor Eclisses
Experienced in recitals, solo and orchestra performances, as well as in diverse chamber formations, four international prize-winning guitarists have decided to combine their talent in Quatuor Eclisses. The quartet presents a repertoire of under-recognized and original works: a voyage from Argentinian tango, Italian opera, pieces ranging from Baroque to contemporary. They will be performing in Goethe Haus on June 5. For ticket info contact 021 2355 0208.
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BLOWFISH
AfroJack
The world’s number 9 DJ, Afrojack, shall be headlining the re-opening of Blowfish kitchen and bar on June 6. Tickets start from 500k, available at www. ismaya.com/tickets.
FRIDAY JUNE 6 The Inspiration Live in Jakarta The Kasablanka, Kota Kasablanka Mall Jakarta Selatan
Peter Cetera
Peter Cetera is an American singer, songwriter, bassist and producer best known for being an original member of the rock band Chicago before launching a successful solo career. As a solo artist, he has scored six Top-40 singles, including two that reached number 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. He will be performing live on June 6 at The Kasablanka, Kota Kasablanka Mall. Tickets start from 704k (early bird), available at www.rajakarcis.com
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Colosseum
DJ Orjan Nilsen
Norway’s number 1 DJ and trance and progressive produser, Orjan Nilsen, will be manning the decks at Colosseum on June 6. The 31-year-old DJ has been entertaining crowds since a decade ago, and he is signed under Armin Van Buuren’s esteemed label, Armada music.
FRIDAY JUNE 6 X2 Club
Brass Knuckles
Although already playing in a lot of clubs in Miami and the world over since 2008, Brass Knuckles, doesn’t sound like your typical EDM outfit. Fusing together elements of traditional house, electro, pop, nu disco, and even a little rock, they come out of the gate swinging with irresistible vocal hooks, staggering drops, and live instrumentation. Catch them live at X2 club on June 6.
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Football Legends Tour 2014 Gelora Bung Karno Senayan Jakarta
Football Legends Friendly Match
Great news for all of you football fanatics: a group of football legends, including Patrick Vieira, Luis Figo, Rivaldo, Fabio Cannavaro, Deco, Nuno Gomes, Genaro Gatusso, Alessandro Nesta, Gianluca Zambrotta, Marco Materazzi, Hidetoshi Nakata, Rui Costa, Robbie Fowler, Francesco Toldo, and Mikael Silvestre will be playing a friendly match against Indonesia’s finest on June 7 in Gelora Bung Karno, Senayan. Tickets start from 250k, and available at www.rajakarcis.com
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2NE1 WORLD TOUR IN INDONESIA 2014 Mata Elang Internasional Stadium (MEIS) Ancol
2NE1
2NE1 is one of the biggest Korean girlbands in existence today, achieving much of their fame by being more “international”-oriented, rather than just serving the Korean market. In 2009, the four members of 2NE1 presented a “tough” image, now, they are reinventing themselves to be more “girlie”. Catch their performance on June 8 in the Mata Elang International Stadium (MEIS), Ancol. Tickets start from 780k, available at www.ibudibjo.com
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DJ Alex M.O.R.P.H & Natalie Gioia
German DJ and trance producer Alexander Mieling, better known as Alex M.O.R.P.H, has been in the dance scene for over a decade, and has collaborated with top notch DJs including Paul Van Dyke, Dash Berlin and Gareth Emery. His last stint in Indonesia was during Armin Van Buuren’s A State of Trance episode 650 party in Ancol in mid March this year. Alongside Ukranian dance vocalist Natalie Gioia, Alex will be entertaining the crowd in Colosseum on June 20.
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Shinee World III In Jakarta Mata Elang International Stadium (MEIS), Ancol
Shinee (K-Pop Boyband)
Super Junior’s “little brother”, Shinee, has got the right moves and vocals to make them one of the best K-pop boybands. The five-member boybaynd will be in Jakarta for their world tour on June 22. Tickets start from 800k.
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special hip hip night fez dungeon
The Beat Room
It’s time to get your hiphop and RnB on with REP (Rebel Education Project), Rumit and Lady Gan +DJ on stage at Fez Dungeon for this week’s edition of The Beat Room. Free entry and special promo on San Miguel beers. From 9pm. Support live original music.
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What matters more: Youth or experience?
As we grow older, does it really become a choice between enthusiasm and wisdom?
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hen applying for jobs, many fresh graduates often find themselves in a tricky Catch-22 situation: although they may be full of bright ideas, the job stresses the importance of practical work experience. How do they gain the necessary experience without getting a job in the first place? At the other end of the age range, people with a lot of valuable accumulated experience may feel they are being discriminated against when it comes to job applications simply because they are seen as “too old” – dinosaurs that will be resistant to innovation in a rapidly changing workplace. Fortunately, a sensible kind of pragmatism may prevail in the end – an employer will recognise the value of having staff with fresh ideas and attitudes on the workforce, provided that
FEATURE youthful exuberance is channelled positively via a meaningful training/induction programme.
complexities of running a country as huge as Indonesia in the 21st century?
Equally, a far-sighted employer will appreciate that so much time can be wasted in “reinventing the wheel” and that to have staff aboard who have “been there, done that” and can pass on the lessons learned yet still be open to new ideas can be very valuable.
When it comes to the apparent “handicap” of age, it is worth considering how an aging presidential candidate dealt with it way back in 1984 in the US: “I will not make age an issue of this campaign. I am not going to exploit, for political purposes, my opponent’s youth and inexperience,” 73-year-old candidate Ronald Reagan quipped at the start of one of the presidential debates with his much younger opponent, Walter Mondale.
In the world of politics, there seems to be a high premium placed on both youth and experience: The electorate warms to candidates who may offer a reformist approach, a departure from the established way of governing, yet at the same time, they will be wary about voting for someone who has little or no direct experience of the responsibilities at hand. And so it seems with the current pairings of candidates for the 2014 Indonesia presidential election. The country, it seems, is ready for change, but in which direction? Will the candidates’ commitment to reform be combined with a good understanding of the enormous
As campaigning continues, we will see over the coming months how the 2014 candidates are able to project their reformist ideas yet still maintain the confidence of the electorate if it decides to bestow upon them the weighty responsibilities of government. Let’s hope the upcoming debate is a genuine exploration of the key issues and does not degenerate into counter-productive mudslinging. (Jim Read)
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JoyMoron The Beat had a chat with Sabit from Joymoron after The Beat Room at Fez Dungeon recently. Joymoron have an infectious pop sound infused with new wave ethics and Sabit has a great voice to match. They will be playing again at The Beat Room on June 10. Tell us about yourself. I’m Sabit the vocalist/keyboard/midi controller of Joy Moron, 33 years old and I’m a music engineer. I’m from Jakarta and I live in Kebayoran Lama.
and 80’s and 90’s sound.
And who are the other members of the band? Joy Moron has four members. Besides me, Dannisa plays synthesizer and glockenspiel, Rizki is on guitar, and the Engky is the drummer.
What is the name of the band about? It comes from two words: enjoy and moronic. It means enjoy the music with moronic or silly things. For example if we’re on the stage, we are playing music while playing with bubble guns and stuff. It’s a bit moronic right? Hehehe. It’s all about having fun.
How did you all meet? We met in my music studio and we began talking about the music we liked. In the end I invited them to form a band with an electropop
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When was that? That was in September 2012, and then on January 2013 we started the band.
Have you played in other bands before? Yes, I was the singer in a band called “Bembi”
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(pop music) in 2000. Around 2002 I was the singer in “New Folder” (AIU Records). And the latest is Joymoron. And have the other members been in many bands? Sabit: Rizki, the guitarist was in a band called “Alexandria”. Only me and Rizki were in bands before. And how did you find Dannisa or did she find you? We were looking for a female synthesizer player to be used as a sweetener on stage. And we met Dannisa. She is my friend’s girlfriend. And so we invited her to join the band. Yes she does look very sweet and goofy on stage with that bubble gun. You played some good original songs at The Beat Room, who writes them?
Thank you. I’m the songwriter. So what are your influences. Have you always liked New Wave music? Yes I’ve always liked it and my greatest influences are bands like The Cure, Blur, Morrissey and Pulp. I also like Britpop music. Have you released an album yet? Yes, we released one last year. But it’s an indie album. It had 13 tracks and it was called Listen! Has it had any airplay or sales? Not a lot of airplay, and we sell the album ourselves at shows or online through social media. You can catch Joymoron at The Beat Room at Fez Dungeon on Tuesday June 10.
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Founded by three friends in 2012, today the Rebel Education Project (REP) RnB crew consists of six members and will launch their inaugural EP this month. The Beat caught up with them to talk about the local RnB scene and they clear the room of the misconceptions of RnB.
TBJ: What’s the message behind the lyrics of your music? REP: Most of our songs explore the many social issues that don’t normally get brought up in mainstream media. We have a song called “Muak” (Fed Up), and talks about things that we are fed up with on a daily basis. TBJ: Where do you get your inspiration/ influences? REP: We are inspired by a variety of music genres performed by many musicians. This has a profound effect on our music as it has made our sound rich and diverse in style and substance. TBJ: How do you see the RnB scene in Indonesia? REP: The hip hop and RnB scene in Indonesia is growing each year, especially this year we see a lot of new local hip hop talent emerging. I
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think this is the moment for hip hop and RnB to make it big in Indonesia. TBJ: What are some of your most memorable moments on stage/ entertaining a crowd? REP: Our time on stage, big or small, has its memorable moments. But as people say, the first will always be the most memorable. TBJ: What can the fans expect from REP in the near future? REP: We are continuously developing our work and giving our best to our listeners. After our first EP is released this month, we have already planned to go back into the studio before the end of the year to work on our next album. We can’t stop and we won’t stop. TBJ: What are some misconceptions of REP or RnB that you would like to clear out?
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REP: Hip hop is often times considered music that serves a particular community, and the images in hip hop music videos portrays an image of all things glamorous and bling. The reality is that hip hop is a movement to create awareness and to highlight the cultural struggles of the people. TBJ: What is your message for your fans? REP: Without you there will be no REP. So we thank all of you who have supported us. TBJ: What is your advice for those who want to make it as an RnB artist? REP: We are continuously learning new things, so I think the most important thing is to pay attention to the many progressions in musical style and dynamics in society. TBJ: How do you choose the artists you collaborate with, especially for the upcoming Beat Room night at Fez Dungeon? REP: We collaborate with artists that represent the same music and point of view. Those who
have a solid fan base and listeners so we can get a good crowd going too. TBJ: What can we expect from REP in The Beat Room? REP: We understand that our performance has to be more than about good sound, but also about delivering great visual show. We want to try to bring a new concept each time we go on stage, and we believe this way we will satisfy the crowd. RnB crew (REP) will take center stage with two supporting RnB acts, Rumit and Lady Gan in The Beat Room at Fez Dungeon, Kemang on Tuesday June 24. Support new and cool local bands! REP Tuan Tigabelas : Mc Vava : guitar and back vocals Duke :guitar Marco : drums and percussion Tara : bass and back vocals Edward : keyboard and synth www.beatmag.com
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Heny Janawati:
Being A Mezzosoprano By Erza S.T.
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n the classical music world that is dominated by sopranos, Heny Janawati who is originally from Bali decided to be a serious mezzosoprano singer. She was so determined to make her singing dreams come true that she decided to study at University of British Columbia in 2002, where she received a music bachelor degree. She was the first Balinese opera singer to study in North America and her operatic roles span from Carmen to Jezibaba of Dvorak’s Rusalka. She then enrolled for a master’s degree specializing in opera performance at UBC under guidance of renowned coloratura soprano Nancy Hermiston. After performing for North American and European audiences, Heny Janawati finally returned to Indonesia for good. The Beat Jakarta immediately sat down to have a tete-a-tete with this stunning mezzosoprano to hear about her stories and future plans.
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Who inspired you to sing? My inspiration is my late father, Ngurah Ardjana, who was one of the most prominent Balinese musicians. He was the one who introduced me and taught me music, especially singing. What does singing do to you? Singing is like a drug to me! It makes me feel so high and happy. I think singing also keeps me young, as I have to learn many different elements and memorize my music. When did you know that singing was a life career path? I don’t know the exact moment, but the more I sang on stage the more I fell in love with it. Was it difficult to pursue a classical music education in Bali? Is this why you went to Canada?
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As you know, Bali is known for its traditional music and culture, so not only was it difficult to pursue classical music education, but also no one was interested in it at the time. I was lucky to have received a sponsor to study classical music, specifically opera performances in North America. How does it feel pursuing classical music education in North America? Do you think they have a better system than in Europe? Studying classical music with the North American system was a great experience, because they take things seriously! In my case, I studied opera performance as a major at the University of British Columbia, Canada and I was very lucky to be able to perform major opera roles. The only drawback was that the competition among students was very tight as there were almost 150 students in the voice program. This can be a good experience for some people and bad for the rest. In comparison to the European conservatoire, they have quite a different system. I think the students in Europe are focused more into the skill itself and they receive more intense training than in the North American system where students have to split their focus between academics and music training. Were you tempted to stay in North America longer and build a career there? No, because there are not enough opera singing jobs in North America. There are only a few opera houses and they mainly only produce four operas per season. If you want to get a bigger slice of cake, go to Europe! In the classical music world where sopranos rule, how does a mezzosoprano singer survive and shine? Hahaha... being a mezzo-soprano is not
so bad! There are millions of sopranos out there and they are fighting for a role. I’ve seen so many of my soprano friends in tears for not getting the role they wanted. That doesn’t mean that there are not enough great mezzo-sopranos out there, we are just made more like boutique clothing, specially made and have our own voice colors. The mezzo voice is like wine, the older it is, the better the taste! Coming back to Indonesia, what do you see is the biggest challenge? Hmm...That is a tough question. I think the interest in classical music, particularly for opera is still very low. My goal is to create a big plan to introduce this beautiful art and making it more accessible for the Indonesian audience. I think it all depends on how I wrap this “Opera Candy” in. Is there any future project that you can share with us? Well, I have some projects that are being planned, but not ready to be shared. But for sure, it will involve opera! My very last performance was held on May 25, the grand opening concert of Balai Kertanegara in South Jakarta. What is your biggest dream? Well, I think my biggest and wildest dream is to establish an internationally recognized Indonesian opera company. There are so many great classical singers in Indonesia who are ready to be discovered and trained as opera singers. And if you were not a mezzo soprano, what would you be? A businesswoman! www.beatmag.com
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CD REVIEW
Damon Albarn Everyday Robots
As sometime Blur frontman, blue-haired virtual antihero or merry Mali bandleader, Damon Albarn wears a staggering array of different creative hats, finding fulfillment in a cross section of acts that are as diverse as they are ambitious. Wonderful Wow Worthy Worthless Worm Fodder
Like this? Try these:
Gorillaz
Plastic Beach Albarn’s virtual cartoon side project reaches giddy heights.
Paul McCartney
McCartney Frequently bizarre solo effort from newly retired Beatles bass player.
Mason Jennings Mason Jennings Offbeat Hawaiian folky on career highpoint.
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Whatever the project du jour, so much of what he writes could be interpreted as either fiercely confessional, or confusingly abstract, giving him an air of mystery that continues to set him apart from other music biz peers. As is so often the case, artists churn out their best work in times of turmoil or romantic despair, but on Everyday Robots – the first truly solo LP of his career, Albarn (now approaching 50) appears well grounded and in more of a pensive mood, calling on key locations that have shaped his life thus far. In preparation for recording, Albarn and his pal (Nigerian drummer) Remi Kabaka biked the wintry streets of Leytonstone to revisit a number of his childhood haunts. Perhaps most notable being the Hollow Ponds – an area of shadowy woodland frequented by the young artist, which gave way to the melancholic album track of the same name. Also on the route, his West London stomping grounds and the song “You & Me”, where Class A addiction became a way of coping with the pressures of fame: “Jab jab, digging out a hole in Westbourne Grove/tinfoil and the lighter”. In a musical sense, both songs are key to setting the tempo for the rest of the album, which sounds like Albarn is stranded in some post apocalyptic junkyard making noises out of bits of old audio equipment. Cassette drawers clicking shut, broken plastic appliances being dragged by their power cables across other bits of knackered VHS paraphernalia, and I swear there’s the longforgotten sound of an old dial up telephone bookending each stanza of the stunning “Lonely Press Play” – a song which is lifted by soft fingerpicked guitar ditties and Albarn’s soulful Thames Estuary murmur. Mixed in with the gloomy confessional flashes are more upbeat allegorical accounts of parakeets (“Parakeet”), submarines (“The Selfish Giant”), baby elephants (“Mr. Tembo”) and passive aggressive 80’s video game baddies (“Hostiles”), meaning that really, we’re still none the wiser about when Damon Albarn is baring his soul or just mucking about. When the results sound this wonderful though, none of that really seems to matter. Dan Ashcroft
Some sci-fi, a little sequel, and a very ambitious adaptation.
by: pande
Well, summer is here and we have some blockbusters to prove it. First, it’s Groundhog day with Tom Cruise in an exosuit combating aliens. Next is two undercover cops in 21 Jump Street who now infiltrate a college. And last but not least, a raw take on the timeless story of young Julius Caesar. Please check when they hit the big screen at www.21cineplex.com, get the DVDs, or do the smart thing and figure out torrents.
Edge of Tomorrow Action, Sci-Fi. Director: Doug Liman. Writer: Christopher McQuarrie (screenplay), Jez Butterworth (screenplay), JohnHenry Butterworth (screenplay), Hiroshi Sakurazaka (novel “All You Need Is Kill”). Cast: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Bill Paxton, Brendan Gleeson. Similar to the Japanese novel from which it was adapted, this film tells about a near future where a global war with aliens has broken out. Tom Cruise who plays Lt. Col. Bill Cage is trapped in a time loop where he dies to wake up fighting the same battle again and again with better skills to face his enemies each time he is reborn. Directed by Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity and Mr. & Mrs. Smith) , this sci-fi film also features Emily Blunt (The Adjustment Bureau) as Cage’s trainer and a special forces member who gives an edge to this production. Expect to see a combination of Groundhog Day and Oblivion kind of visuals.
22 Jump Street Action, Comedy, Crime. Director: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller. Writer: Michael Bacall (screenplay and story), Oren Uziel (screenplay), Rodney Rothman (screenplay), Jonah Hill (story), Patrick Hasburgh and Stephen J. Cannell (TV series 21 Jump Street). Cast: Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Ice Cube. After going through high school twice, buddy-cops Jenko and Schmidt finally get admitted to college. By now, we can easily guess that they are still at it, going undercover to bust a secret drug ring, this time at a local college. Expect the same chemistry between our two leads just like in their previous case and see how they make it through college. Like the original, it’s directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller and we this sequel is going to be filled with some new jokes.
Jail Caesar Drama, History. Director: Paul Schoolman. Writer: Paul Schoolman. Cast: Derek Jacobi, John Kani, Alice Krige, Warren Adler, Peter John Christiaans, Richard Clifford, Grant Swanby. This feature film will take you to three of the world’s most notorious working prisons in the world – in Cardiff (Wales), Alberta (Canada) and Cape Town (South Africa). It depicts the formative years of the famous Roman dictator, Julius Caesar; how he fights for survival in the world ruled by gangs and filled with debauchery, something parallel to the prisons today. For this, the director Paul Schoolman has tactfully assembled highly respected actors as well as other supporting casts, 90% of which are real inmates and wardens. This remarkable piece has won at the Berlin Independent Film Festival 2013.
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NEW PLACE
KTV Colosseum What
KTV Colosseum is a Karaoke lounge located inside Colosseum Club. There are four rooms spread over four corners in the club area and each room has capacity of 20–30 guests. Big rooms with large sofas, a touch of modern style, high quality sound systems, soft lighting and equipped with a selection of old and new songs. Located in the club, it allows guests the ability to enjoy music in the club or retreat to the karaoke rooms.
Where
Jl. Kunir No. 7. Kota Tua, East Jakarta
Open
Wednesday – Saturday 7pm – 5am
Facility
Wifi, Mini Bar, 1 Lcd TV 42” and 2 Ldt TV 32”
Price
Minimum Charge Rp 6 million
Food
French Fries, Fish Fingers, Oxtail Soup
Beverages
Gladiator, 1001 Sider, Colosseum Sider, Cucumber Martini
Capacity
20 – 30 pax / Room
Contact
T. (021) 690 9999, 0822 7000 1001 www.colosseum.co.id Facebook: Colosseum Jakarta. Twitter: @ColosseumJKT
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MARS& VENUS
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Our Venus and Mars go deep into the cosmos for this photo shoot and come back with some pretty good interchangable shades.
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1. Mars: Trendy Sunglasses 2.140K 2. Venus: Trendy Sunglasses 1.650K
3. Mars: Casual Sunglasses 450K 4. Venus: Casual Sunglasses 260K 5. Mars: Sport Sunglasess 2.480K 6. Venus: Sport Sunglasess 1.090K
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How I Stopped Worrying and Learned To Love Black Lipstick
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by: dhnshrtn
hen it comes to Beyoncé (Queen of the World and Monarch of my Heart), I have a hard time pinning down what is my favorite look of her’s . Was it the flawless barely-there flair we saw in “Crazy in Love”? Was it the easygoing and confident Americana appeal in “XO”? Or was it the sultry smokyeyed sexiness from “Partition”? With a face as perfect as hers, I doubt it’ll be possible to actually settle on a favorite look for life, but one of the looks that definitely makes the cut are the wing tip eyeliner and black lipstick she sported in the video for Lady Gaga’s “Telephone”.
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So while I loved the look on her, I knew that black lipstick was not something I was keen on purchasing anytime soon. But fast forward to a few years later, when I read Pablohoney’s interview of Angelajess (where there was a brief mention of how Angelajess used a black lipstick to mix with her arsenal of reds) and Putri’s experiment with black lip gloss: I took it as a sign to take the plunge and got a tube of Anna Sui #060 of my own. After plenty of initial disappointment (the product was unavailable in the South Jakarta malls I frequented), I finally found that the Anna Sui counter in Metro Mall Taman Anggrek was abundant in black lipstick. I bought a tube without giving it a second thought, but after experimenting with it, I immediately regretted not buying two of them.
FEATURE STYLE
Friday Fragrance:
Elie Saab L’Eau Couture
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ne thing I like about designer fragrance is how the scent is basically an extension of the designer’s style. Elie Saab is a favorite among red carpet starlets and brides-to-be everywhere for his designs.
Top notes: Light, citrus scents from Calabrian bergamot, magnolia, and orange blossom
Over the years, he has refined his signature look: this characteristic look involves light and luxurious materials, a silhouette that’s skin-tight on top and free-flowing towards the bottom, and an abundance of intricate floral and embellishment work. The people who look to him for their dream dresses probably also idealize a canon of traits often applied to Kate Middleton or Disney Princesses: ladylike, ethereal, honeyed articulation.
Base notes: Green almond, vanilla infusion
I think it’s no surprise if the same group of women end up flocking to his latest perfume, the Elie Saab L’Eau Couture. The fragrance is poured into a pretty faceted crystalline bottle, very similar to the bottling of its older sister, the Elie Saab Le Parfum. Like it’s older sister, the L’Eau Couture is fresh and floral, but with a less woody note. Its perfumer, Francis Kurkdjian, wanted to create something “…sophisticated, [with] sensual freshness, far removed from the conventions found in fragrances usually created in this repertoire.” Whoa. That’s a pretty big claim but does it live up to it? Judge for yourself with this brief breakdown of its key ingredients:
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Middle notes: Orange blossom. This is the same scent that made the Elie Saab Le Parfum so popular
And for the verdict? I like this scent, but that’s because I’m partial to light florals and pretty bottles. It’s a great daytime fragrance that’s perfect for spring, so if you like floral and citrusy scents — and if you liked the Elie Saab Le Parfum — there’s a very good chance that you’ll like this one too. Elie Saab has been winning the fragrance game for me so far, and I hope his winning s t r e a k continues. Is there another fashion house whose d e s i g n s and bottled scents are you winning you over?
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Cream Blush Hi. My name is Dhany, and I am a lazy girl.
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L to R: NYX, Maybelline, Stila, Oriflame
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Let Your Color Personality Shine with Maybelline COLORSHOW by: dhnshrtn
What’s your favorite color?
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department store brands for lipstick, eyeliner, and nail polish in loud, non-neutral colors, you can say goodbye to all that and hello to the Maybelline counter at your favorite drugstore. The lipsticks in the Colorshow range come in 15 highly-pigmented shades that with a semimatte finish that feel like a nourishing lip balm. The colors you see above are Party Pink, Pink Please, and Downtown Red. Another favorite of ours was the selection of 30 nail polish shades in different finishes. We tried out the solid cotton candy pink (Constant Candy) and Spanish blue (Shocking Seas), and they needed about three coats before reaching full opacity. However, the darker shades with a bit of a glittery gold finish to them (Wine & Dine and Buried Treasure) went on full smoothly. Basically, the Colorshow series is a good way of testing the waters before you make a pricey splurge on an unconventional shade. For instance, say you see a nail polish from Ciaté that you love but aren’t sure you can pull off. Before you spend ~175k on a bottle of nail polish in a shade that’s out of your comfort zone, you can pick up something similar from the wallet friendly Colorshow series and test run that for a week. If you love it, great! If you didn’t — oh let’s face it, what are the chances of anyone completely hating a nail polish in any shade? www.beatmag.com
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FOOD SCOOP aruba’s package Aruba is welcoming June with a special promo. The lunch set menu offers three choices, the Aruba Mexican Combo (79k++), Tortilla Soup and Burritos, Lamb Curry (69k++), Lamb Stew with Curry Sauce, and Iga Bakar Penyet (49k++), grilled beef ribs with sambal ijo. If you come on Sunday, you have the Sunday Roast Dinner (139k++), a traditional western dinner of sliced roast beef, mashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables, including a choice of juices, soft drinks or ice tea. You must try their Cayman Cooler mocktail, fresh watermelon and lemongrass topped with soda. Pasaraya Blok M, GF & UG floor, Jl iskandarsyah II No. 2 Blok M T. (021) 7278 0419 www.arubajakarta.com
osaka ramen You anime fans of Naruto should know about his favorite food, Ramen. Osaka Ramen, with the concept of ‘Kaki Lima’ but the taste of ‘Bintang Lima’ opened in the Kalibata area, inside Pusat Jajanan Malam. The prices are fantastic, 25k for Ramen with Topping of Beef and 20k with topping of Chicken. There are three choices of Ramen: Shoyu, Ramen with the authentic taste of Japan, Miso is Ramen with Japanese Tauco gravy, and the other is Osaka Ramen, the famous Ramen with Miso original from Japan with five different levels of spice. Osaka Ramen has an opening promo with 20% discount for all guests who post their ramen on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. Open from 6pm-12am Pusat Jajanan Malam – Taman Makam Pahlawan Kalibata Jl. Kalibata Raya, Jakarta Selatan, T. (021) 9620 5601 Twitter: @OsakaRamen_JKT. Facebook: Osaka Ramen Jakarta
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FOOD SCOOP KEMPI DELI REOPENS IN NEW LOCATION The newly reopened Kempi Deli is a unique culinary concept bringing an all-in-one café, delicatessen and bakeshop for Jakarta’s fast-paced lifestyle. With a sleek, stylish and minimalistic interior, Kempi Deli now also caters to epicureans with the best homemade products to cook for themselves at home. Managed by Kempinski, Kempi Deli offers up to 30 types of European bread prepared in-house by Executive Pastry Chef Jacques Poulain, as well as cold cuts and sausage specialties produced by master butcher Patrik Quinter, and dry pasta made by Italian chef Gianfranco Beltrami. Kempi Deli also offers premium-packaged products that are locally and sustainably sourced. With the salads superb, the sandwiches delectable, and the fresh juices as healthy as they get, this could just be the new favorite venue in town for a quick bite or a meet-up. Oh, don’t forget the wonderful coffee and to-die-for desserts, too! Kempi Deli | Floor 2, East Mall Grand Indonesia Shopping Town. T. (021) 2358 3985. Twitter/ Facebook/Instagram: @kempideli
The Royale Brunch at The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Mega Kuningan Chef de Cuisine, Jordi Bernus, introduces The Royale Brunch at Lobo. Indulge in a lavish sixcourse set menu; starting with Prawn Carpaccio, Porcini truffle foam with slow cooked egg and oscietra caviar and Panfried duck liver with mango relish and onion tatin. The duck liver will be prepared table side with the live cooking as a theatrical experience from Lobo’s culinary team! For the main course, select from Japanese Seabass (suzuki), Iberico Pork (pluma) or US Prime Striploin with gratin potato and tomato provencales. For a sweet ending, indulge in imported Cheese selections of three kinds of Duck Liver Terrine and a choice of Melted Chocolate Cake with nitro-vanilla ice cream or Creme de Catalana foam, passion fruit and tempura chocolate for dessert. As special treat of pass-around dishes will be served throughout the brunch, each dish is prepared with a selection of Alaskan crab with avocado cannelloni, Crispy pork belly, European black mussels, Jamon Iberico “Pata Negra”, Bomba fried potato balls. Available Sundays 12pm to 2.30pm, The Royale Brunch is priced at 1,250k++/person inclusive of free flow Moët & Chandon and premium selections of house pouring beverages. The Ritz Carlton Jakarta, Mega Kuningan. Jl. DR.Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav.E.1.1 no.1, Mega Kuningan. T. (021) 2551 8881. www.beatmag.com
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FOOD SCOOP NEW MENU AT OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE The favorite steakhouse in town just keeps getting better and better! We all know about the steaks, burgers, pastas, desserts, etc. Now, Outback is adding more items in their arsenal of delectable dishes to satisfy your big appetite! First, check out the Chargrilled Bone-In Rib Eye; it’s an indulgent big enough for any carnivore’s craving, grilled to perfection with choice of two side dishes. And it’s nice to finally see a lamb dish at Outback. The Herb Crusted Lamb is simply superb; succulent French-cut lamb served with a delicious mint demiglace sauce, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Don’t forget also the Crispy Calamari, a perfect starter for your meal; seasoned and lightly breaded calamari, fried to a crispy golden brown, and served with a tasty marinara sauce. So, what are you waiting for? Treat yourself with a marvelous meal at Outback! Outback Steakhouse | Ratu Plaza (021) 725 2188. Pondok Indah Mall 1 (021) 750 6771. Kuningan City Mall (021) 3048 0505. Twitter: @OutbackIN. FB: Outback Steakhouse Indonesia.
three buns burgers in senopati Three Buns by Potato Head is a new fast food, chilled out dining venue with a few twists thrown in for good measure. The truck food phenomena, reborn recently in The States, and now sweeping most of the planet, appears to have taken root in one of Jakarta’s main food areas, Senopati. An old food truck (which maybe could have done with a paint job before finding its new location) stands at the front door of the new Three Buns. The truck isn’t involved in the cooking but only takes care of your bill and cashier. The open kitchen behind glass is buzzing and the terraced dining area was equally abuzz when we arrived. The dining consists of a variety burgers. I chose a Burningman Burger that promised jalepenos but arrived with scorching chili that almost burned the skin from my mouth. Burning man indeed. There are six burgers to choose from at a price around Rp100k. Other easy food like chicken wings, chips and salads are also available but there aren’t many. It must be one of the smallest and easily manageable menus in town. Three Buns is a fun kinda place and if smallish gourmet burgers, cocktails and home made sodas is your thing, it’s gotta be the place for you. Three Buns | Jl. Senopati Raya No. 90, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. +6221 293 077 80
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GENKI SUSHI
Technology and tradition blend nicely at this hip sushi joint. Genki Sushi The Foodhall Plaza Senayan, Basement Floor, Jl. Asia Afrika No. 8, Jakarta T. (021) 57900063
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Genki Sushi is taking it to another level. First of all, instead of a bulky menu, an iPad mini is used to display the food and their prices. You can place your order through the tablet (also to call for service and the bill). Then, there are two levels of high speed conveyor belts called the Kousuku Lane, delivering your orders on replicas of the Shinkansen train and a Formula One racing car; it’s enough to amuse the young and the young at heart. Japanese food, and sushi in particular, goes perfectly with a cup of hot Ocha. High quality green tea powder is provided, and all you have to do is pour hot water from the little faucet right on your table, into your cup.
FOOD The restaurant is filled to the brim every lunch and dinner time with local and Japanese patrons alike, which is a good sign. Dining here is a moveable feast for the senses; as the conveyor belts delivers inventive rolls, fresh cuts of sashimi, seaweed salads, and other delectable goodies before your eyes. You can pick and choose your order from the comfort of your stool using the iPad. And from the kitchen, skilled sushi chefs slice, dice, and wrap each colorful creation per order, using only the best and freshest ingredients (most of them imported directly from Japan). And whoosh! Your order arrives on your table within just a couple of minutes. No dishes going round and round pass your table here.
Each dish costs as low as 12k, going up all the way to 125k. The sushi roll options are surely plentiful. There are sashimi dishes as well, of course. Should you feel like having non-sushi items, you won’t feel left out at all. There are salads, miso soups, rice bowls, udons, deep fried salmon skin, and beyond.There’s something for everyone. And don’t leave without trying the delicious Mochi Ice Cream desserts! Take away and party packs are also available, just the thing for your office or home gatherings. For a fun and affordable Japanese dining experience, Genki Sushi is a brilliant addition to the culinary scene in the capital. Oishii! (Budi Iskandar)
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Dining Room The popular place is now better than ever! The Immigrant Dining Room Plaza Indonesia 6th Floor, No. E 02 – 03, Jl. MH Thamrin Kav 28 – 30, Jakarta Pusat T. (021) 3983 8257-58 Opening Hours: Sun – Thu: 11 am – midnight Fri – Sat: 11 am – 2 am www.immigrant-jakarta.com Twitter: @immigrant_jkt Facebook fan page: Immigrant Jakarta Instagram: Immigrant_jakarta
FOOD This we seek to present in the Immigrant Dining Room.” The bar welcomes you as you step inside. And speaking of which, the skilled bar staff have come up with some libations that’ll tickle your fancy. The Whiskey Sour is a nice mix of bourbon, lemon, sugar, and egg white, while the Frozen Green Apple Daquiri combines Granny Smith Apple with rum, lime, and sugar. But do try one of the signature cocktails like the GTO; gin, triple sec, orange, grape, lemon, lime, and grapefruit, or the interestingly named Peeping B*tch, a blend of vodka, ginger, cranberry, and lime. All are priced at 98k. As for the food, we began with the Portobello Mushroom (70k). The succulent mushroom is baked with smoked beef chorizo, mozzarella cheese, thyme, and double cream. The Chicken Salad (80k) is also noteworthy; grilled marinated chicken breast, roasted bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, cucumber, mixed lettuce, tossed with Asianinspired soy vinaigrette dressing. Similar to the salad, you can take it to another
level with a sandwich called the Mediterranean Chicken Panini (90k); grilled Cajun chicken breast, grilled zucchini, roasted bell peppers, smoked tomatoes, lettuce, herb cream spread, and served with a side of fried potato skins. There’s a surprisingly tasty dip accompaniment made with sour cream and Thai chili sauce. As for dessert, we picked the Trio Mini Fondant (85k); a sweet dish that may look simple but rather complex in taste. In a very good way. Another thing worth mentioning is that the staff here is attentive and knowledgeable. It’s good to see that they are passionate about what they’re offering. The Happy Hour here is available everyday, 4 – 10 pm, with great deals on selections of drinks. For our next visit, we gotta try Immigrant’s Off The Grill selections. The choices of steak look like a carnivore’s dream! And with a lounge adjacent but separate from the dining room opening soon, we look forward to another new phase of Immigrant. (Budi Iskandar)
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ince opening in 2011, Negev has become one of the places in town for a first-rate dining experience. With an artistic ambiance, the vibe here is sophisticated yet relaxed, and artsy but far from stuffy. Be amazed by the wonderful artwork on display; from photographs to sculptures, to a giant root of a century-old tree which stands proudly as a centerpiece. You can even find works of the great Indonesian sculpture artist Nyoman Nuarta here. They all add a certain dramatic element to the room. The kitchen is led by Spanish-born award-winning Chef Ivan Tarrago. He began his culinary career in Catalonia, and in 2001 he joined ‘Rincon de Diego’ in Cambril, Spain, a Michelin Star-awarded Spanish fine dining restaurant, where he learned his trade. After traveling around the world and working for a number of prestigious awardwinning restaurants, he made his way to Indonesia. Chef Ivan draws inspiration from the Mediterranean food culture, but his menu reflects an amalgam of Spanish, Italian, French, and of course, Asian influences. His creations have won lots of Jakarta’s foodies' hearts. Take one of his starters for example; the Indian Inspired Potato Samosa (65k). Chef Ivan took the vegetarian favorite up a notch with some tapas-inspired dips.The combination is just amazing! Another mix of East and West is reflected in the Salmon Wrapped In Beef Bacon (185k); the succulent salmon is served
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NEGEV Welcome to a place where high art and great cuisine come together! Negev City Plaza Building Ground Floor, Jl. Gatot Subroto no 42, Jakarta Ph.: (021) 5297 1333 Website: www.negevresto.com Twitter: @NEGEVRESTO Facebook: Negev Restaurant
FOOD on top of grilled zucchini, and doused with Menado-inspired ‘dabu-dabu’ sauce, but infused with some olive oil. Not all of the dishes are fusions. The Carne De Lux Pizza (130k) is as traditional as it gets; a tasty mix of beef tenderloin, black pepper, cherry tomatoes, rocket leaves, and topped with parmesan flakes. And should you crave a more local fare, Chef Ivan’s team has created some favorites like the Beef Ribs ‘Penyet’ style (160k)! As for dessert, the Negev Chocolate Bar (60k) is a soulsatisfying sweet dish; divine chocolate cream embedded with crunchy biscuit. It looks like a piece of art, but we guarantee you’ll find joy in devouring it in no time! You can wash it all down with some healthy mocktails like the Vitalizer (55k) – a blend of cucumber, apple, and mint, or the Zinger (65k) - fresh orange, apple, and carrot. But the mixologists at Negev are worthy of your attention too, with some potent concoction like the Red Sorbet (95k) - vodka, rosemary, strawberry, bitter, lime, honey, or the Cocktail Decease (110k) gin, lemon juice, egg white, bitter, gomme, and a splash of red wine. On Saturdays, a certain Spanish vibe is abundant here with the Free Tapas deal with every purchase of alcoholic drinks or mocktails (available 4 – 9 pm). Plus, there’s also a pay 2 For 4 deal for Paella (available 11 am – 4 pm). This may well be our new favorite place for the weekend! (Budi Iskandar)
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GIZMOS Flame On: Presenting the Bison Airlighter
Motorola Releases the Moto G 4G LTE Looking beyond the two obvious names in the smartphone game, Motorola produces a solid, notably underrated Android-based option in the Moto G. The brand is poised to continue its strong foray into the market by updating its well-received Moto G. Aside from being updated to handle 4G LTE across networks, the Moto G 4G LTE features a competitive 4.5″ 720p screen and comes with 8GB of memory – standard. As a bonus, customers also receive 50 gigs of free cloud storage on Google Drive. Other features include a 5 megapixel camera, water-repellent coating, and, sweetest of all, a $219 USD retail price tag. Head here to learn more about Motorola’s newest smartphone, we think we’ll be seeing more of it soon. www.motorola.com
Apple’s New MacBook Air: Faster, Cheaper
Helping us focus our attention on a more daunting task like erecting a tent rather than a disobedient fire, Bison premieres the revolutionary Airlighter. Its portable, air-driven design omits a four-inch flame capable of instantly igniting charcoal and wood, then delivering a steady stream of air to help the fire grow. Things couldn’t be easier with this battery and butane-powered lighter, having you ready to cook in five to six minutes. Additional features also include a USB charging port, flashlight, child-safety lock and bottle opener. The Airlighter is currently available online for $100 USD. www.thebisoncompany.com
Paris Saint-Germain x Beats by Dre urBeats Fans of Paris Saint-Germain can now show their love for the French football club with a special-edition set of Beats by Dre earbuds done up in the team colors. The custom PSG urBeats earphones feature a 3.5mm jack, an integrated remote, and comes with a hands-free kit. They are priced at €100 EUR (approximately $140 USD) and currently available for order online. www.boutiquepsg.fr
Apple has just unveiled a subtle refresh for its MacBook Air lineup. With a price reduction of $100 USD, the updated Airs now start with an entry level 1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 compared to the former 1.3GHz chip, however the baseline 4GB of RAM and 128GB flash storage remains the same. The laptops can be configured with up to a 1.8GHz dual-core i7 processor and 8GB of RAM. It looks like a major refresh for the MacBook Air line will have to wait for the time being. www.apple.com
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GIZMOS Be Yo Mobile Speaker As mobile technology further asserts itself as a necessary factor of everyday life, we constantly search for little ways to improve their convenience. Adding to the conversation in a big way is the rather small Be Yo mobile speaker. The smooth, pocket-sized speaker connects via Bluetooth to your mobile device, adding a new element of sound wherever you may take it. What’s more, the Be Yo integrates a nifty lanyard into its design, making doorknobs, chairs or other small handles the mounts for your mobile stereo. Available in four colors, pick this number up from Restir now for about $117 USD. www.restir.com
amadana imp. R2-D2 Virtual Keyboard Faster, Cheaper Japanese electronics company Amadana releases its R2-D2 Virtual Keyboard which is a novel and portable keyboard option. While the droid’s holographic projection ability has been seen many times in the movies; gadget and device users can now utilize this functionality by connecting the keyboard via Bluetooth. The QWERTY keyboard is compatible with machines running Mac OS X, Windows 7/8, iOS and Android. The imp. R2-D2 is launched officially in late August for $331 en.amadana.com
Parrot Debuts its AR.Drone 3.0 Parrot unveils its new AR.Drone 3.0 flying camera. Affectionately nicknamed “Bebop,” the 14MP quadcopter-mounted camera offers smooth video even when being buffeted and swayed by wind. It does so by capturing extra video with its fish-eye lens across a 180-degree viewpoint and then allowing onboard software to isolate the desired frame. The camera connects through Wi-Fi and can even stream directly to the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. The Bebop is expected to release at just over $300 in the fourth quarter of this year. Find out more www.parrot. com/usa
The rOtring 800+ Merges Digital and Analog with Pencil & Stylus Combo
German writing instrument purveyors Rotring bridge the gap between digital and physical mediums with its new 800+ two-in-one stylus mechanical pencil. The well-weighted metal writing tool features a knurled metal case housing both a precision stylus tip and a mechanical pencil tip. Using a special “Twist and Click” mechanism, both the stylus and pencil end extend and retract from the same side of the pen. To see the 800+ in action, check out the video below. The pencil stylus is priced at €70 EUR (approximately $85 USD) and currently available in 0.5mm and 0.7mm models. Order it through Rotring’s www.rotring.com www.beatmag.com
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CLUB.BARS.restaurants Clubs ALEXIS MAP B7 Bar, Karaoke, Spa Jl. R. E. Martadinata No. 1, Ancol. : 021-69833333 Alibi Map : N8 Club & Lounge Cyber 2 Tower Ground Floor Jl. HR Rasuna Said X5 No. 13 : 021-2902 1357 Twitter : @ALIBI_Jakarta Apollo Bar & CLUB MAP N8 A unique & intimate bar in town. Karaoke equipped. Plenty of parking. Bellagio Mall, UG Level 07 & 09, Mega Kuningan : 021-91275566 B.A.T.S MAP K6 Live Music, Bar and Resto Shangri-La Hotel Kota BNI JL. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1 : 021-570.7440 B1 Club MAP Q5 Progressive, House, Electro Arthas Building Jl. Kemang Raya No 11 Jakarta : 081290050111 - Adjie Twitter : @b1_kemang www.b1kemang.com 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
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Club Voyeur at illigals MAP E6 Jl. Hayam Wuruk 108 Jakarta Barat : 021 – 629 8899 www.illigalsclub.com Colloseum MAP A6 Jl Kunir No 7 Kota Tua Jakarta Barat : 021 690 1221 / 23 www.colosseum.co.id diagonale MAP M2 Plaza Senayan. Jl. Asia Afrika No8 Gelora Tanah Abang. Senayan : 021-5725570 DOMAIN MAP M2 Mash Up Senayan City. Panin Tower, Senayan City, Basement 2 Jl Asia Afrika : 021-7278.1641 DRAGONFLY MAP U1 Classic, House Graha BIP Jl. Jend Gatot Subroto kav 23 : 021-520.6789 Empirica map p5 Events/Functions and Night Life Space SCBD LOT 8 HALL A, Kawasan Niaga Terpadu Sudirman, Jalan Jendral Sudirman Kav 52-53 : 021-51400388 : 0812 9008 0841 www.empiricajakarta.com Exodus Jakarta Map N8 Dining, Club, Lounge Kuningan City Mall 5th 6th 7th Floor : 085811567567 Twitter : @exodusjakarta Facebook : Exodus Jakarta FABLE LOUNGE MAP O5 Kawasan SCBD. Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav 52-53 Lot 22 : 021-515 5008 Flirt Bar MAP C9 Fashion Hotel 10th Floor Jl. Gunung Sahari 12 No. 2A Jakarta Pusat : 021-649.0808 The Foundry No. 8 MAP N5 Urban lifestyle district Kawasan Niaga Terpadu Sudirman (SCBD) Lot. 8 Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 52-55 : 021-515 1529
GOLDEN CROWN MAP C6 Nightclub, Discotheque, Karaoke, Resto & Lounge, Health Club, Spa House, Funky Kota Glodok Plaza 5-8 Fl Jl Pinangsia Raya No.1 Jakarta Pusat : 021-6230.2888 HARD ROCK CAFE MAP O6 Ground Floor #G-05, SCBD LOT 3-5, Jl Jend Sudirman Kav, 54-55, Kawasan Scbd, Jakarta, South Jakarta City, Jakarta 10350, Indonesia : 021-31990164 PRIVE MAP N3 House fX Lifestyle X’nter f8 Jl. Jend Sudirman Pintu Satu Senayan : 021-2555 4489 IMMIGRANT MAP J7 Resto-Bar-Club House Plaza Indonesia 6th Floor #E02-03 Access from new Louis Vitton lobby : 021- 3983.8257/58 Malioboro MAP E6 Bar-Karaoke-Club Jalan Gadjah Madah No. 13 : 021-63850000 MILLENIUM MAP E6 Bar-Karaoke-Club Plaza Gajah Mada Fl 5 + 6 Jl.Gajah Mada No.19-26 Jakarta Pusat : 021-633.8842 MOOVINA MAP J7 Plaza Indonesia 4th Floor #06 Jakarta Pusat 10350 021-2992 4567 / 3999 www.moovina.com MUSRO MAP G9 Legendary Club Hotel Borobudur Jl. Lapanagan Banteng Selatan No.1 Jakarta Pusat : 021-384.2050 NU CHINA Map : U5 Mixed crowd, mixed dance music. Jl. Kemang Raya No. 24. Kemang. : 021 - 719 3854 RED SQUARE MAP N3 Vodka Classic, Commercial House Plaza Senayan Arcadia unit X 105
Jl. New Delhi No.9 Pintu 1 : 021- 5790.1281 STADIUM MAP D6 Underground Club House, Progressive, Trance Jl. Hayam Wuruk No.111 : 021- 626.3323 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 X2 MAP N3 X2 – Equinox Vintage Music, Rnb, House Electro, Progressive Plaza Senayan 4th & 5th Floor : 021-572.5559 / 572.556 X9 MAP T5 Castillo Building, Ground Floor. Jl. Kemang Raya 10A. Jakarta Selatan. : 021-7179 4492 2ND FLOOR MAP U6 Dine & Lounge Jl. Kemang Raya No. 43 A Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 718 2555
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
CLUB.BARS.restaurants Jakarta Selatan : 021-2553 9450 / 51 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 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 Eden Lounge Map N8 Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav 16. Jakarta Selatan : 021-526 7827 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 Molly Malone’s MAP S6 Irish food and beer Senayan Arcadia Senayan : 021-7183382 Monstore Bar #01 : John Doe Artsy Bar Map : U6 Jl. Kemang Raya No. 72C : 021-71796282 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 POSTE 47 MAP O8 Resto Bar The East Building Jl. Lingkar Mega Kuningan kav e32 : 021-2554.2707 SHY ROOFTOP MAP U6 Kemang 6 Building The Papilion, level 4 Jalan Kemang Raya no.45AA : 021-719 9921 S.L.A.M Map : X7 Sky Lounge At Mercure Mercure Jakarta Simatupang Jl. R.A Kartini No.18 Lebak Bulus : 021-75999.777 Twitter : @SLAM_TheSkybar Facebook : Slam SkyloungeatMercure THE CAZBAR MAP O8 International dining Jalan Mega Kuningan Jakarta Selatan : 021-5764582 TIPSY MAP T6 Wine & Bar DJ The Beat Building 2nd Floor Jl. Kemang Raya No. 29 Jakarta Selatan : 021-718.2970 UMBRA MAP T4 Cool live music lounge Jl. Taman Kemang 1, No6 Kemang. : 021-718 1148
Restaurants APHRODITES MAP M9 Expat resto and sports Club Rasuna Jl. H.R Rasuna Said kav c-22 : 021-527.3307 AL NAFOURA MAP L6 Middle Eastern
Le Meridien Hotel Jl. Jend Sudirman kav 18-20 : 021 - 251 3131 ANATOLIA MAP U5 Turkish Jl. Kemang Raya no. 110A Jakarta Selatan : 021-719 4658 AH YAT SEAFOOD MAP N3 Chinese Jl. Pintu Lima Kompleks Gelora Senayan Jakarta Selatan : 021-570 5333 Aruba MAP Q2 Caribbean Resto & Bar Pasaraya Building GF & UG Floor Jl. Iskandarsyah II No.2 : 021-7278 0419 www.arubajakarta.com Balboni MAP K10 Italian dining Kota Kasablanka Mall, Tower A, Lobby. Jl. Casablanca Raya Kav. 88, : 021-29568712 pizza barboni Map T5 Italian pizzas and food Jl. Kemang 1, No 72 Kemang : 021-7181101
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
BISTRO BARON MAP I6 French dining Plaza Indonesia Extension , Level 1, Unit E 20-21 : 021-299-23505 www.bistrobaron.com
CANTEEN MAP O5 American Style Pacic Place Level 4 SCBD Jl. Jend Sudirman kav 52-53 Jakarta Selatan : 021-579 73742
BIRDCAGE MAP Q4 A casual resto focussing on Euro comfort food. Jl. Wijaya 9/23 Jakarta Selatan : 021-739 2430
CANTEEN MAP K6 International dining Plaza Indonesia 5th Floor. Jl M H Thamrin Kav 28-30, Jakarta Pusat : 021-315 6537.
BEYOND MAP P4 European Asian Graha Iskandarsyah Lobby Level Jl. Iskandarsyah Raya No. 66 C Jakarta Selatan : 021-727 91832
Capocaccia MAP O5 Italian, tasty sandwiches Pacific Place, Jl. Jend. Sudirman : 021-57973658
Bistronomy Map O4 A Unique Fine Dining Experience Jalan Ciranjang (Ciniru 1 No.2) Jakarta Selatan : 021-739-6655
CASA D’ORO MAP I7 Italian fine-dining. Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jl. MH Thamrin No. 1, : 021-2358.3871 circo bistro MAP P4 www.beatmag.com
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CLUB.BARS.restaurants Restaurants Jl. Gunawarman no. 30 : 021-739 57 05 CAZBAR MAP 08 Expat hangout and dine JL Mega Kuningan Kantor Taman E3.3 unit A1. Mega Kuningan : 021-5764582 COQUELICOT MAP V5 French bistro Jl. Puri mutiara Raya no 3b Cipete, Jeruk Purut – Kemang. : 021-7663216 COMMON PEOPLE MAP T3 International menu Jl. Kemang Raya 2, No6 Kemang. : 021-7181843 CORK & SCREW MAP M8 International menu Ground Fl. Jl. HR.Rasuna Said Kav B4, Wisma Kodel Kuningan. : 021-52902030 Plaza Indonesia. 1st Floor, Unit 127 A-D, Jl. M.H. Thamrin Kav 28-30 : 021-3199 6659 COWBOY SALOON MAP u4 Jl. Taman Kemang 29 Jakarta : 021-718 3007 DAPUR BABAH ELITE MAP G7 Classic Jakarta Jl. Veteran No. 18-19 Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 385 5653 DECANTER MAP N9 Mediterranean Plaza Kuningan, Menara Utara, Ground Floor Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav. C1114 - Jakarta Pusat : 021- 529 63 888 DE BURSE CAFE map O4 Western expat bar and restaurant Equity Tower, LG Unit E, SCBD lot 9, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman : 021 - 2903 5451 Die Stube map T 4 German dining
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Plaza Bisnis Kemang 1 GF Jl. Kemang Raya no. 2 Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 7179 34 86 DOMAIN MAP Q5 Resto and mashup. Panin Tower B2 Floor, Senayan City Jalan Asia Afrika Kav. 19 Jakarta 10270 : 021 - 7278 1641 EASTERN PROMISE MAP 64 Indian and western food Jl Kemang Raya 5 Jakarta Selatan : 021-7179 0151 El Asador MAP T5 South American Woodfire Grill & Brew Kemang Point Building Ground Floor Jl. Kemang Raya No. 3 : 021- 718 2206 www.elasador.co.id E&O MAP O7 Thai Viet cuisine Menara Rajawali, Mega Kuningan. : 021-29023418 FEZ/KINARA MAP R5 Indian and western food Jl. Kemang Raya No. 78-B. Kemang : 021-7192677 Goods Diner MAP N5 Breakfast, lunch, dinner,late night Fairground, SCBD Sudirman : 021-515 2969 Graffiti Map X7 International Hotel Mercure Jakarta Simatupang Jl R A Kartini No 18 Lebak Bulus : 021-75999777 HACIENDA MAP O3 Mexican Grill Plaza Senayan Arcadia Unit X 105. Jl. New Delhi No. 9. Pintu 1. Senayan : 021-5790 1469 HAN GANG MAP P5 Korean Jl. Wolter Monginsidi no. 99 Kebayoran Baru Jakarta Selatan : 021-7278 7789
Hard Rock Café Map O4 International Pacific Place Jakarta Unit G 05 SCBD : 021-5797 3055 Twitter : @hardrockcafejkt Facebook : Hard Rock Café Jakarta IMMIGRANT MAP J7 Resto-Bar-Club House Plaza Indonesia 6th Floor #E02-03 Access from new Louis Vitton lobby : 021-3983.8257/58 PRIVE MAP O3 International dining fX lifestyle X’nter f8, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Senayan - Jakarta Selatan : 021-3003 0330 JIMBARAN MAP A8 Beachside resto Pantai Karnaval Ancol Jakarta Utara : 021-640 1040 KADO MAP K7 Traditional Japanese Intercontinental Mid Plaza LG Floor. Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav. 10-11 Jakarta Pusat : 021 - 573 2030 ext. 6703 / 4735 KOI CAFÉ & GALLERY MAP S6 International dining Saberro House Jl. Kemang Raya No.10aJakarta Selatan : 021-719 5707 KAFE PISA MAP I8 Ice Cream & Italian Jl. Gereja Theresia 1 Menteng Jakarta Pusat : 021-3100 151/ 3928568 LA LUCE MAP K10 Italian dining Jl. Teuku Cik Di Tiro 4 Menteng - Jakarta Pusat : 021-315 3252 / 316 0288 LARA DJONGGRANG MAP K10 Indonesian Traditional Jl. Teuku Cik Di Tiro 4 Menteng - Jakarta Pusat : 021-315 3252 / 316 0288
liberica MAP S3 Coffee Shop Jl. Kemang Raya No 6 Colony Building Kemang Liquid Exchange MAP M9 International dining Epicentrum Walk, Ground Floor 6F – Unit W 136 B Jalan H.R Rasuna Said : 021-2994 1441 www.lexjakarta.com LOWEY 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 Madam kwok MAP N9 Peranakan Cuisine Kota Kasablanka Upper Ground FU-19 Jl. Casablanca Raya Kav. 88 : 021-739 8156 Molley malone’s Irish Pub MAP N3 International dining Plaza Senayan Arcadia, Jalan New Delhi, Senayan : 021-579 01433 MOOVINA MAP J7 International dining Plaza Indonesia 4th Floor #06 Jakarta Pusat 10350 021-2992 4567 / 3999 www.moovina.com Murphy’s Irish Pub & Restaurant MAP T5 International dining Kemang Raya 11a Kemang.
CLUB.BARS.restaurants : 021-718 3382 : 0818 833 643 NUTMEG MAP R5 European Oktroi Plaza. Jl. Kemang Utara Raya No.1 Kemang. : 021-7195020 OCHA & BELLA Map I8 International dining Jl KH Wahid Hasyim no 70 Menteng Jakarta Pusat 10340 021-3105 777 / 999 www.ochaandbella.com Otel Lobby Map M9 International dining Jl Epicentrum Tengah South Gate Entrance (The Annex Building of Bakrie Tower) Rasuna Epicentrum Kuningan Jakarta Selatan : 021-29941324 Pad@28 Map O4 Jl. Tulodong Atas No. 28 Jakarta Selatan : 021-527 4085, 527 4088 PASTA DE WARAKU MAP I6 Japanese casual pasta Grand Indonesia, East Mall, Level 3A. : 021 - 2358 0916 Pondok Indah Mall 2 Level 3 : 021 - 7592 0608 Mall Taman Anggrek, Unit E 16 A , Level 2 : 021 - 563 9590 PASTIS MAP M8 International dining The Kuningan Suites Apartment Jl. Setiabudi Utara, Kuningan : 021- 5260 260 PAULANER MAP I7 German Brauhaus in the heart of Jakarta. Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jl. MH Thamrin No. 1, : 021- 2358.3871 Potbelli map Q 2 International dining Blok M Square Lt.5 Tennant 11 no. 07 Jl. Melawai V Jakarta Selatan : 021-2904 2540
parc 19 MAP S2 International dining Jl. Taman Kemang 19, Kemang. : 021-719 9988 PIZZA E BIRRA MAP I6 Pizza & Beer Plaza Indonesia Extension 5th Floor, Unit E 22-23 JL.MH Thamrin Jakarta Pusat : 021-319 28070 PLANET HOLLYWOOD MAP O6 International dining Jl. Gatot Subroto kav 16 Jakarta Selatan : 021-526 7827 PORTICO MAP N2 East Meet West Senayan City, Panin Tower Ground Floor Unit 0. Jl. Asia Afrika - Jakarta Selatan : 021-727 81 641
Jakarta Pusat : 021-574 6452
Kav 3.2 No 1 - Jakarta Pusat : 021-5793 8574
SCORE! MAP X3 International and Indonesian Cilandak Town Square Jakarta Selatan : 021-7592.0279
VIETOPIA MAP O4 Vietnamese Jl. Senopati no. 66 Kebayoran Baru Jakarta Selatan : 021-726 1162
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
RAMEN 38 MAP Q3 Japanese Ramen noodles and more. Kamome Building Lt. 2, Melawai, Blok M Jakarta Selatan : 021-7280 0268
SOCIAL HOUSE MAP I7 Restaurant, Bar, Wine Harvey Nichols Grand Indonesia East Mall 1st Floor Jl. MH Thamrin No. 1 Jakarta Pusat : 021-2358 1818 SPANKY’S MAP T6 Martini’s and ribs. Jl. Kemang Raya 24A Jakarta Selatan : 021-719 4274
RATATOUILLE MAP L8 French cuisine and bar Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav 20 Kuningan : 021-5290 0351 ROLLING STONE CAFE MAP W7 International dining Jln. Ampera 16. Kemang, Jakarta : 021 782 2828 www.rollingstonecafe.co.id saffron MAP T4 Gastropub, Bar & grill Jl. Kemang Raya 16A, Unit 10, Kemang. (behind boxmart) : 02171796005 SAKANA MAP K6 Japanese light meal Mid Plaza 1 Basement Floor Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav 10-11
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 Wilshere MAP n5 American Restaurant The Foundry No. 8, SCBD Lot 8, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 52 – 53 Jakarta Selatan : 021-5140 1018 www.wilshire.co.id Yellowfin MAP P4 Sake bar & kitchen Senopati 1 no 42, Jakarta : 081219690077 / 0217220394
Stark Bierhaus MAP j5 Stark Beer, German Food eX Plaza Indonesia, 2nd Fl. Unit 7, Jln. M.H. Thamrin Kav. 28—30, Jakarta Twitter: @Stark_beer : 021-3199 0155 : 0822 6179 7888 TOSCANA MAP U5 Popular fine Italian Jl. Kemang Raya No. 120 Jakarta Selatan : 021-718 1216 TRATTORIA MAP O7 Popular Italian The East Building Lobby GF Jl. Lingkar Mega Kuningan www.beatmag.com
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ART ADORAMUS ART GALLERY Jl. Pangeran Jayakarta 143M Jakarta : 021 – 70001966 ARTEGRAPHIC INTEGRATED DESIGN Taman Kedoya Baru Jl. Agave VI, Blok C1 No. 20 Jakarta Barat : 021 - 58300100, 58300200 ART SEASONS Jl. Permata Berlian V,Permata Hijau Jakarta : 021 – 6845 3980 ART SEASONS Jl. Kemang Timur No. 63B Jakarta Selatan : 021 – 68453980 ARTSPHERE GALLERY Dharmawangsa Square City Walk Jl. Darmawangsa 6 Semanggi Jakarta : 021 – 7278 6661 ANDI’S GALLERY Jl. Tanah Abang IV No. 14 Jakarta : 021 – 3457130, 3843241 ARTNIVORA GALLERY Jl. Kemang Utara No. 50 Sisi Kiri Jakarta : 021 – 7199614 Bartele Gallery Rare Antique Maps, Prints and Books
Taman Kantor E-3.3 Unit A1 4th Floor (entrance via the Cazbar) Jl. Mega Kuningan Jakarta : +62 21 576 4575 e: bartele@me.com w: www.bartelegallery.com BENTARA BUDAYA JAKARTA Jl.Palmerah Selatan 17 Jakarta 10270 : 021 - 5483008, 5490666 ext.7910 BIZETE GALLERY Jl. Gandaria I No. 9 Kebayoran Baru : 021 – 724 6725 BUDI GALLERY Jl. Ciputat Raya No. 58 Jakarta : 021 – 70622190 CEMPAKA FINE ART AUCTION Gedung Inter Asia lantai 1 Jl. K.H Wahid Hasyim No. 96 Jakarta Pusat : 021 – 3907779 CEMARA 6 GALERI Jl. HOS. Cokroaminoto No: 9 - 11 Menteng, Jakarta : 021 – 3911823 D’PEAK GALLERY JL.RS Fatmawati No. 56 Jakarta : 021 – 380 7047
EDITY’S ART HOUSE Jl. Gresik Blok FB 2 No. 9 Bintaro Jaya Sektor 7 Jakarta : 021 – 7450624 ELCANNA ART GALLERY Jl. Pakubuwono VI No. 35 Kebayoran Baru Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 7211101 GALERI CANNA Jl. Boulevard Barat Raya Block LC 6 No. 33-34 Kelapa Gading Permai Jakarta Utara : 021 – 4526429 - 30 GALERI MILLENNIUM D’Best Fatmawati Jalan RS. Fatmawati No. 15, Jakarta 12420 : 021 - 7507282 GALLERY LONTAR / UTAN KAYU Jl. Utan Kayu 68 H Jakarta Timur : 021 – 857 – 3388 / 856 480 GLORY GALLERY Mall Taman Anggrek Jalan Letjen. S. Parman Kav. 21, Indonesia 11470 : 021 - 5639650 JAKARTA ARTS COUNCIL Taman Ismail Marzuki Jl. Cikini Raya 73 Jakarta Pusat : 021 – 31937 639
KOONG GALLERY Dharmawangsa Square City Walk Jl. Darmawangsa 6 Semanggi Jakarta : 021 – 72788263 KUPU KUPU ART GALLERY Jl. Kebon Sirih 17 – 19 Jakarta : 021 – 3983 – 6621/2 NADI GALLERY Jl. Kembang Indah III Blok G III no. 4 - 5 Puri Indah Jakarta Barat, Indonesia : 021 - 580 5677 PHILO ART SPACE Jl. Kemang Timur 90 C Jakarta Selatan : 021 - 719 84 48 RURU GALLERY RUANGRUPA Jl. Tebet Timur Dalam Raya No. 6, Jakarta Selatan 12820 : +62 21 8304220 e-mail: info@ruangrupa.org www.ruangrupa.org SIGIARTS GALLERY Jl. Mahakam I No. 11 Blok M, Jakarta Selatan : 021 – 7260949 VANESSA ART LINK Graha MIK main lobby, Taman Perkantoran Kuningan Jl. Setiabudi Selatan Kav. 16-17 Jakarta : 021 5794 1411
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SHOPs 707 MAP V-6 A mix of hip ‘urban’ fashion labels and collectable products Jl. Kemang Raya No. 8B, (next to Aksara, under Casa) : 021 718 051 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
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Japanese food products. Grand Wijaya Centre Blok K F20 Kebayoran Baru Goods Department Map J-7
A curated youth department store Plaza Indonesia Extension 4th Fl, Jakarta Kem Chicks Supermarket MAP T-9 Import supermarket Jl Kemang Raya 3-5 Kemang Kinokuniya MAP O-3 Top quality book store Plaza Senayan, Pondok Indah Mall2 and Grand Indonesia Monka Magic music shop MAP V-6 Vinyl record shop ak’.sa.ra retail complex Jl. Kemang Raya No. 8B, : 0856 9773 7636
Premium Factory Outlets MAP N-7 Quality seconds at a margin of the real price Ambassador Mall, Kuningan Rococo Rack MAP R-4 Discount branded shoes Dharmawangsa Square 2nd Floor Voila-Soled MAP S-2 Women’s clothes accessories and quality local made shoes. Jl.Panglima Polim V No. 23, Jakarta Workinghour(s) MAP J-7 Classic and sophisticated design for working women Grand Indonesia Shopping Town Shop Unit #LEVEL ONE - 15, East Mall : 021- 9998 8888
Pacific Place MAP O-5 High-end brands Sudirman Central Cilandak Town Square Business District, South MAP X-4 Jl. T.B. Simatupang Kav. 17 Jakarta Cilandak Barat Pasaraya Grande South Jakarta 12430
Malls
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Grand Indonesia MAP J-7
High-end shopping Jl Sudirman, Central Plaza Indonesia MAP J-7 High-end shopping Entertainment X’nter (e’X) Connected to Plaza Indonesia Entertainment and Shopping Jl. MH Thamrin, Central Plaza Senayan MAP O-3 High-end shopping Jl. Asia Afrika, Senayan Senayan City MAP O-2 High-end shopping Jl. Asia Afrika, Senayan
Traditional handcrafted arts and general shopping Jl. Sultan Iskandarsyah, Blok M Mal Taman Anggrek MAP H-2
Mid-range shopping Jl. Letjen S. Parman, Slipi Central Park MAP H-2 High-end shopping Next to Taman Anggrek Pondok Indah Mall MAP W-3
General shopping Jl. Metro Pondok Indah, Pondok Indah
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THERETHEN In Or Out West Plaza, Senayan Saturday, April 26 The launch party of In Or Out held in Senayan with performances from British DJ Tim Mason and local DJ Dipha, Riri Mestica, MC Giri, and Fandy DFMC was a very cool event.
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Beat Glow Party Domain Wednesday, April 30 The first ever Belvedera party held at Domain with performances by international DJ Ivan Gough and local DJ Dipha Barus.
Rolling Stone Night Music Room Thursday, May 1 Acid Speed Band is a legendary local band and most people know them as the Indonesian Rolling Stones. They played all the hits for Stone’s fans who came to Music Room that night.
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Trilions Colosseum
Friday, May 2 Six Pratama, Osvaldo and Altuna plus MC Rongkie were at Coloseum. The show was awesome.
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Futuristic Polar Bear X2 Saturday, May 3 X2 brought Futuristic Polar Bears from the UK who played a great set that that got X2’s dance floor shaking.
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star wars Weekend @kuningan city sat & sun, may 3 & 4 The biggest Star Wars fan based convention held in Kuningan City presented a Star Wars fan art exhibition, video game collection and cosplay competition.
CINCO DE MAYO HACIENDA monday, may 5 Cinco De Mayo was celebrated by Hacienda with a pinata and a performance by Damaris.
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Voting Party Hard Rock CafĂŠ Monday, May 5 Hard Rock held a voting party with Besok Bubar band performing where fans could vote for the band to perform at the Hard Rock Live Rome music festival.
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Hard Rock Rewind Special Hard Rock CafĂŠ Wednesday, May 7 This Rewind special edition in conjunction with Lihat, Dengar, Rasakan (LDR) vol.8 saw performances by Mytha, Novita Dewi, Nindy, Ryan Tedja, The OverTunes, Ello and Yovie & Nuno.
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Altitude Anniversary Party Altitude Friday, May 9 Altitude celebrated their first anniversary with a live cooking station, lucky draw, and entertainment from DJ 1man, SAY Band, and Djava Percussion.
skate jam @Taman MIni skate park sat & sun, may 10 & 11 Skaters descended on Taman Mini for two days with the DC Australian Team made up of Jake Hayes, Bugs Fardell, and Casey Ainsworth. There was also a BBQ party and a DC sale.
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Summer Carnivale X2 Saturday, May 10 X2 held a spectacular 8th Annual Summer Carnivale including Flirt Inc dancers, models, capoeira, and percussionist. This event really was one of their best yet.
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EUROPE ON SCREEN EPICENTRUM & ERASMUS HUIS Friday & Sunday, May 2 & 11 The European film festival’s opening ceremony was held in Epicentrum and closed with a movie screening of Shooter in Erasmus Huis.
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THE BEAT ROOM FEZ DUNGEON
tuesday, May 13 The Beat Room was back again with the new talent in local music scene in Jakarta and this edition presented Canis and Strange Fruit.
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Quentin Mosimann Colosseum Friday, May 16 Colosseum brought the Swiss-born Quentin Mosimann and he spun the tracks, MC’ed and banged on the drums during his unique DJ set.
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Big Boom Saturdaze Red Square Saturday, May 17 This regular event had special guest DJ Nadine from Elite Sound Bali.
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Heart to The Beats Venue Saturday, May 17 This party series was held in Venue Kemang with performances by DJ Syerent, Dan T, MC Blake, sexy dancers and The Tequilista Girls.
PEACE OF ART @365 ECO BAR sunDAY may 25 Peace Of Art is an art & music event that involved street artists, photographers, tattoo artists, illustrators and there was an exhibition of mixed music by DJ Bergas, Aditya, Gerry Blaze, also MC Giri. Good creative stuff.
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PEACE OF ART @365 ECO BAR sunDAY may 25 Peace Of Art is an art & music event that involved street artists, photographers, tattoo artists, illustrators and there was an exhibition of mixed music by DJ Bergas, Aditya, Gerry Blaze, also MC Giri. Good creative stuff.