Author: olaf

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_blockquote type="type1" border_color="#FFAC00"] Te. Ja. Co is a lounge bar on a spectacular site and is furnished with inspired taste. This is a rather interesting place to celebrate “Thank God It’s Friday” or any other day of the week for that matter. [/vc_blockquote][vc_column_text] The interior of Te.Ja.Co features contemporary décor with an expressive use marble and timber adding a bit of oomph to the overall impression created on an initial visit. An open-air area overlooking their artificial lagoon along with the Indian Ocean is covered with rice grass thatching. Swaying palm trees in front of the building add to the bar’s fantasy environment. Here, one can enjoy the company of friends over a drink or two while overlooking a panorama of ocean and evening ski...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_blockquote type="type1" border_color="#FFAC00"] A new addition to Seminyak’s renowned dining venues has arrived in the form of Urchin with its Grill & Raw Bar. Dark timbered furniture and fittings here have been creatively laid out to present guests with the sort of welcoming ambience one would expect to experience on a visit to the seaside [/vc_blockquote][vc_column_text] Urchin specialises in Australian style seafood dishes with an expansive entrée menu offering in large part, raw presentations. The open kitchen adds to the welcoming nature of the restaurant as the chef and his staff prepare raw and grilled seafood dishes as well as land based meals for those who may prefer them. I chose the coral trout Carpaccio for my entrée. This consisted of a fillet of...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_blockquote type="type1" border_color="#FFAC00"] Locavore of Ubud offers a tantalizing range of artistically presented dishes that follow a globally popular restaurant trend appealing to a growing body of diners that regard themselves as locavores. [/vc_blockquote][vc_column_text] Simply put, a locavore is somebody who prefers to dine for numerous reasons on food put together with locally produced products. In this respect Locavore’s credibility is greatly enhanced by their ownership of two vegetable gardens and a pig farm that together provide 10-15% of the restaurant’s ingredients. The rest of the restaurant’s fare is prepared from products from around Bali and its sea. The menu here is primarily of a European nature with changes on a daily basis and has the dyn...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_blockquote type="type1" border_color="#FFAC00"] Quote [/vc_blockquote][vc_column_text] Known for Asian Inspired Haute Cuisine, Kayuputi never fails to impress with the relish and savour of its immaculately presented dishes. Occupying modern space of impressive décor accented with white timbers and overlooking the Indian Ocean, Kayuputi, (‘white wood’) is a fine dining restaurant showcasing the exquisite creation of Chef Agung Gede who uses the best of local and imported produce. My first delight of 4 courses was a cold entrée of tataki of yellow fin tuna with carpaccio of pineapple, espelette chilli, pickled cucumber, jicama, sea grapes and tamarind vinaigrette This was followed by rougie duck foie gras, which comprises of 3 pieces foie gras arranged delightfull...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_blockquote type="type1" border_color="#FFAC00"] Cut Catch Cucina launched their Sunday Brunch just a few months ago and food enthusiasts have been full of praise about the quality and taste of the restaurant’s succulent meals along with the staff’s friendly and attentive service. [/vc_blockquote][vc_column_text] Cut Catch Cucina is one of the finest restaurant at Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort with its multi outlet concept combining a seafood grill, steakhouse and Italian osteria in a chic and modern environment that features well designed timber fittings and furniture. Occupying a spacious area with its tasteful décor, Cut Catch Cucina offers a range of exciting options that include seafood selections of fresh oyster, blue swimming crab, and prawn. Grill and...