OCTOBER 2013 EDITION 51 ISSN 2085-5907 Sunset Satisfaction Vue @ LV8 Ripe for Romance Food Kupu Kupu Barong for ROMANTIC Lov DININGe let’s eat! 1 IDR 35.000 | AUD 3.70 | EUR 2.70 Romantic private dining experience Romantic private dining experience let’s eat! 3 Contents 52 44 October MUSINGS 22 Romantic Dining Food for Love The Latest Dine & Leisure 12-14 34 Ships Ahoy The Pirates Bay Bali Local Cuisine 16 Indonesian Treats The Main Affair Warung Desa 38 Ripe for Romance Kupu Kupu Barong The Essential 20 Wine Hungerlust 44 Romantic Dining The Newest A Celebration of Love Our Cover 26 The Party Pad Photo by: Heri Obrink Charlie The Specialist Location: Kupu Kupu Barong 48 Geert Vermeulen Spotlight Executive Chef 30 Sushi & Rolls Frederic Boulay Sushi Tei Executive Chef 4 let’s eat! www.letseatmag.com let’s eat! 5 www.letseatmag.com 48 54 The Insider 50 Hermann Feigl Director of restaurants, bars, events & culinary at Park Royal Yangon Let’s Cook 52 Chargilled Australian Ribeye Let’s Sip 54 Sunset Satisfaction Vue Beach Club @ LV8 Dessert 58 True Inspiration Cuca Photo Spread 30 62 62 In The Mood for Love Spa Food 64 Sensual Scents Regulars 66 Food Talk 67 Map & Directory 76 Pick Up Point 64 6 let’s eat! www.letseatmag.com Dining Takes Centre Stage at Ju-Ma-Na Restaurant Perched on Bali’s southernmost cliff, savour contemporary cuisine alongside panoramic ocean views at Ju-Ma-Na, Banyan Tree Ungasan’s signature restaurant. For more information, call +62 361 300 7000 or email [email protected] Jl. Melasti, Banjar Kelod Ungasan, Bali 80364 Indonesia banyantree.com www.letseatmag.com let’s eat! 7 Let's Eat Magazine October 2013 210x260mm.indd 1 25/09/2013 11:20:14 www.letseatmag.com arong B EDITOR’S NOTE Kupu Its October, and love is in the air, with beach club to hit the southern shores, Vue Bar weddings taking place all over the island, so @ Lv8 (p54). Inside you will also find interviews we decided to dedicate this issue to romance. with great chefs, recipes and all the latest news Our cover story gives us a cheeky glimpse in F&B. into aphrodisiac food that is guaranteed to Thanks once again to everyone who get you in the mood. We also take a look at participated in our latest Snap and Win romantic dining rituals from around the world, facebook competition, please keep the photos and enjoy a dreamy star lit dinner at Kupu coming. Kupu Barong Resort in Ubud (p38). While in Enjoy! and of course, as always, Jimbaran we indulge in sexy desserts at Cuca, Bon Apetit with a fabulous concept of rustic comfort food inspired by 100% Indonesian ingredients In other stories, we visit Charlie, (p26) a funky new bar and restaurant in Batubelig, then enjoy a family fun day out at Pirate’s Bay Hendra Oktaviano Nusa Dua (p34) and check out the newest Editor-in-Chief E-mail Us Send your letters to [email protected] if you have any suggestions or thoughts regarding the recent issue of this magazine or if you simply wish to share your travel experience related to food and beverage on the island. Letters chosen for publication may be edited for brevity and clarity. 8 let’s eat! www.letseatmag.com your culinary guide Senior Advisor A.A. Ngr. Mahendra Editor-in-Chief Managing Director Hendra Oktaviano Patricia TA Bid Business Development Alison Elisabeth Bone Writers Menur Astuti Eve Tedja Kartika Dewi Suardana Senior Art Director Dali Dwiputra Siregar Graphic Designer Tri Angendari Marcomm Director Ayu Sawitri Hapsari Director of Photography Heri Obrink Sales Director Agus Setiawan ([email protected]) Account Executive Margy Margaretha Leander ([email protected]) Multimedia Tommy S Heriadi Distribution & Circulation A.A Shelly Lospalasari & I Nyoman Supartika Cultural Advisor Kadek Wahyudita ‘Penggak’ Photographer Contributor Gusmank OFFICE Khrisna Building II, 2nd Floor, Jalan Raya Kuta 88R, Kuta, Bali 80361, Indonesia P+62 361 961 0066 F+62 361 762 241 [email protected] www.letseatmag.com I www.visiworld.asia Alison is a travel writer and self Menur describes herself as a Eve is the newest member Dewi admits to falling in confessed food-lover. She has part-time food lover and a full- to join the Let’s Eat team love with writing and spent many years traveling the time food friend. She enjoyed and says her family’s motto photography. Her globe, immersing herself in her exposure to many different has always been “live to wandering feet have taken foreign cultures and sampling restaurants during her year eat,” rather than ‘eat to her travelling all local cuisine, applying her motto teaching Indonesian Language live.” Aside from eating around the archipelago ‘Everything should be tried at and Culture in Washington DC. she also loves to write, before finally settling in least once.’ Her heart has now Now back in Indonesia she has travel, design and cook Bali where she set to work been captured by Bali where she discovered that her pleasure in (although, admittedly that capturing the is happily indulging her favourite trying new food has deepened also involves eating.) authenticity of the island in things; writing, traveling and and she hopes to one day open words and images. discovering new restaurants her own restaurant. Let’s Eat! Magazine is published monthly under the direction of PT Khrisna Inter Visi Media. Although every care is taken, neither the publishers nor any of their designees assume responsibility for the opinions and information expressed by the editorial contributors. All material in this publication is copyrighted and cannot be reproduced without written permission of the publisher or author. All trademark and rights to Let’s Eat! are reserved by PT Khrisna Inter Visi Media. Editorial materials may be submitted for consideration to the editorial office. Let’s Eat! is not responsible for the return of unsolicited material. © 2013 Let’s Eat! ISSN 2085-5907 A Member of www.kg.co.id BALI 10 let’s eat! www.letseatmag.com let’s eat! 11 the latest the Drum Green Gone Bronze Astidama Distillery is proud to announce one of their products, Drum Green Label Premium Whisky, recently won a Bronze medal at the 2013 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC). The Balinese premium whisky is made using a unique blending process which combines Scotch and Bourbon whisky- making techniques, and is aged in mixed barrels for four years, creating an oaky aroma beside a buttery taste and fruity finish. PT Dewata Kencana Distribusi I Jl. Gatot Subroto Timur 7P P +62 361 462 734 & Green Luxurious Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa has been recognised by EarthCheck, the world’s leading certifier of travel and tourism organisations in environmental sustainability. Being awarded with the prestigious SilverCertified status means that the hotel has adhered to internationally recognised standards of Best Practice in green initiatives in the daily operation of the hotel, proving luxury and green lifestyle can go hand in hand. Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa I P +62 361 771 210 Salt Tapas Salt Tapas celebrated its opening at Sentosa, Seminyak with a fabulous party featuring DJ’s, an electrifying fashion show and a steady stream of tapas, signature cocktails and Champagne. An extension of the renowned Salt brand by leading Australian chef Luke Mangan, this vibrant venue offers modern tapas with an Australian twist. Enjoy the al fresco ambiance on the terrace overlooking a natural rock pool or glam it up in ac comfort on the curved white leather banquette seating under the seductive glow of dangling red lanterns. Salt @ Sentosa I Jl. Pura Telaga Waja Petitenget P +62 361 737 675 12 let’s eat! www.letseatmag.com Hello Miss World! Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort proudly hosted all 129 gorgeous contestants of the Miss World pageant in September. The stay at the expansive 103-hectare integrated golf and spa resort was part of the lead up to the grand finals which took place at the end of September. The resort also hosted the Miss World 2013 Golf Tournament at their award-winning Greg Norman 18-hole championship golf course with 120 entrants competing for the winner’s trophy and seats at the 2013 Miss World opening ceremony. Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort I Jl. Raya Tanah Lot P +62 361 815 900 Fun Under the Sun South Kuta Beach Business Association (SKBBA) recently launched their “Be Clean, Green and Lean” program as part of their “All the Fun under the Sun Program” for the year 2013/2014. American Express and Bank Danamon sponsored 67 bikes which are now located at each member hotel and offered to guests for free use. South Kuta Beach Business Association Jl. Kartika Plaza Tuban I P +62 361 752 403 Natural Beauties Bali Safari & Marine Park happily hosted the Miss World contestants who attended a number of workshops and activities, including serious encounters with the animals at the park, and participation in the Elephant Educational Show where some contestants reportedly received kisses from the gentle giants. The beauty contestants also dined at the popular Tsavo Lion restaurant and were treated to a spectacular show of Bali Agung involving 150 dancers. Bali Safari & Marine Park Jalan Bypass I.B Mantra, Km. 19.8 Gianyar P +62 361 950 000 www.letseatmag.com let’s eat! 13 Little Italy in Tuban Tuban is fast becoming the street to eat. Il Tempio, a modern interpretation of authentic Italian cuisine is the latest addition to this bustling dining scene. Bringing a touch of simplicity and elegance, Il Tempio has a semi- open kitchen, lounge, bar, main dining room as well as a relaxing al fresco dining area inside its building.