staRBuCks tanaMeRa st 1 RunneR up CoFFee CAFe (MuLTIPLe ouTLeTS) 2015 indonesia 2 RunneR up nd Starbucks is beyond coffee, it’s something personal. It gives CAFe (MuLTIPLe ouTLeTS) 2015 customers not just a product but space—an extension of their office or social lives. The value added to a cup of Starbucks cappuccino is the comfortable environment that is neither home nor the workplace. People come to Starbucks to chat, meet up or work. It’s a neighbourhood gathering place that has become part of the daily routine. Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality Arabica coffee. With stores around the globe, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee. Their baristas are passionate purveyors of coffee and everything else that goes with a rewarding coffeehouse experience. Starbucks Coffee Indonesia opened its first store in Plaza Indonesia, Jakarta on May 17, 2002. As of July 2014, Starbucks Tanamera Coffee produces freshly Coffee Indonesia is now in 181 different locations spanning 13 roasted beans according to the cities, connecting Indonesians one cup at a time. unique formulas of our coffee experts. By adjusting the roasting Starbucks also offers a selection of premium Tazo® teas, fine profile for each coffee, we are pastries and other delectable treats. Among the local favourites able to bring out the delicate are the Caramel Macchiato, Café Latte, Java Chip Frappuccino® flavours, notes, and aromas that and Green Tea Frappuccino®. are characteristic to each variety, processing method and origin. staRBuCks GRANd INdoNeSIA ShoPPING ToWN, As a hub for Indonesia artisan GRouNd FL – WeST MALL JLN. Mh.ThAMRIN No.1, JAkARTA coffee, we share our passion T: +6221 574 6501 and expertise with clients by accompanying our specialty coffee with training, equipment, and ongoing support. With a welcoming and knowledgeable team, we do our best to give you a truly memorable coffee experience. tanaMeRa CoFFee indonesia PLAZA ThAMRIN CITY oFFICe PARk AA 07 JL. keBoN kACANG RAYA, JAkARTA INdoNeSIA 10230 RP 30.000 – 75.000 RP, 100,000 eVeRYdAY: 10.00-22:00 7AM – 8PM BEST RESTAURANT, BAR & CAFé 2015 | 47
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Editors’ Choice Awards Being part of NoW! Jakarta’s editorial team is When we review, we look not only at the quality truly a wonderful place to be. on a regular basis of the food, but also the ambiance, décor, service we go out into the city and we sample new and and innovative touches. The editors’ Choice long-standing restaurants, bars and cafes to keep Awards are our opportunity to recognize and our readers up to date with what’s cooking. reward those venues (or individuals) which we feel have excelled in these particular areas. over this last year, we’ve had the chance to attend cooking demonstrations by top celebrity This year, we were faced with so many fantastic chefs, lunches hosted by visiting Michelin starred new eateries that it was only after much discussion chefs, cocktail shows and tastings by some of that we managed to shrink our choices down to the hottest mixologists around and of course eight (seven exceptional venues & one person). the latest offerings from well established names here in Jakarta. Exposure to such a high quality See who we finally chose over the next few and diverse range of dining experiences has pages… certainly sharpened our tastes and expanded our knowledge of the industry immensely. the editorial team BEST RESTAURANT, BAR & CAFé 2015 | 49AURANT, BAR & CAFé 2015 | 49 BEST REST
potato head JakaRta MoST eThICAL dINING CoNCePT The recipient of a number of awards that recognise the venue’s food, cocktails and remarkable interiors, the story of Potato head is one that continually develops. This story began when Ronald Akili, the founder of the group was inspired by his wife, a talented chef, to combine their love of food and their passion for art, design and architecture in the making of a new venture. Joined by a good friend who shared their vision, Jason Gunawan, they created Potato head and have not looked back since. We decided to award Potato head with “Most ethical dining Concept” following their commitment to supporting local farmers and potato head JakaRta reducing their own carbon footprint. This year PACIFIC PLACe G 51A JL JeNdRAL SudIRMAN kAV 52-53 JAkARTA SeLATAN WWW.PTTheAd.CoM the culinary team launched a new “Farm to Table” T: +62 21 5797 3322 menu, featuring meat, vegetables and produce sourced from local farms and producers. Behind opened in 2009, Potato head, located at Pacific the bar, the team have created a “Garden to Glass” Place in Jakarta’s SCBd, has remained a much loved cocktail menu to complement with creative fixture on the city’s restaurant and bar scene ever concoctions featuring and inspired by local since. Indonesian spices, fruits and herbs. MiChael MulleR MoST INNoVATIVe CheF aRts CaFe 1ST FLooR RAFFLeS JAkARTA, CIPuTRA WoRLd 1, JL. PRoF. dR. SATRIo kAV. 3 – 5 JAkARTA 12940 T: +62 21 2988 0888 At Arts Cafe, guests can expect a virtual tableau of art and cuisine, where the palette of sights, sounds, textures and aromas from open kitchens create a delightful sensory experience. enjoy superb Continental and Asian specialties in a refined buffet experience, served in chic interiors and a backdrop of vibrant hendra Gunawan artwork. despite Chef Michael Muller moving on since the Awards Ceremony, standards remain high at The Arts Cafe. 50 | 50 | BEST RESTAURANT, BAR & CAFé 2015BEST RESTAURANT, BAR & CAFé 2015
Queens head pub, but one that represents the unique multi BeST NeWCoMeR layered personality of the Indonesian capital, through an outlandish yet stylish blend of modern european and Indonesian décor, complemented by a meticulously composed ever evolving modern cuisine menu. Primed to appeal to Jakarta’s visionary tastemakers, QueeNS heAd prides itself on delivering impeccable service with a personal touch, combined with flawless attention to detail. It is versatile yet unambiguous, guests are welcomed by a naturally relaxed, warm atmosphere, but can anticipate unexpected surprises, induced by its chic bohemian setting, including a 12 metre bar, open kitchen, outside courtyard, a variety of lounge spaces filled with eclectic furnishings, punk inspired graffiti art from Bali, among subtle natural light and greenery. Cutting edge technology such Queens head as the top notch Funktion one sound system – are JL keMANG RAYA No 18C juxtaposed with retro elements. JAkARTA SeLATAN T: +62 21 7196160 QueeNS heAd is a multi experience venue, which QueeNS heAd Bar and restaurant has planted its can serve as a place to chill out or get the adrenaline flag in kemang, with a shot of life for its social‐ pumping. The aesthetic elements are methodically entertainment scene. The venue is an alternatively arranged to serve the practical function of the space, fresh establishment, which has the soul of a British with enjoyment and comfort foremost in mind. union gRoup The partners behind The union Group are ouTSTANdING VISIoN constantly innovating and experimenting to provide their customers with the best possible wining and dining experience. Thier family of RiVa gRill BaR & teRRaCe restaurants includes BeNedICT, CAFFÈ MILANo, The PARk LANe JAkARTA CANTeeN, CASA, CoRk&SCReW, e&o, LoeWY and JALAN CASABLANCA kAV. 18, JAkARTA T: +62 21 828 2000 uNIoN. BEST RESTAURANT, BAR & CAFé 2015 | 51AURANT, BAR & CAFé 2015 | 51 BEST REST
Collage all daY dining MoST ARTISTIC hoTeL dINING VeNue Collage all daY dining PuLLMAN JAkARTA CeNTRAL PARk, L FLooR PodoMoRo CITY, JL. LeT. JeNd. S PARMANkAV 28 JAkARTA 11470 T: +62 21 29 20 77 77 Collage is Pullman Jakarta Central Park’s All day dining venue which offers a fusion of modern style, cutting edge design and peerless standards with excellent views and natural daylight. The overall vibe of the dining room is quirky with modern design touches from playful sculptures of children scattered around the dining area. Choose from an extensive buffet selection, a la carte and the chef’s specials designed to suit all tastes through breakfast, lunch, dinner as well as brunch during the weekend. haRd RoCk CaFé JakaRta BeST ChARITY INITIATIVe, “PINkToBeR” haRd RoCk CaFé JakaRta PACIFIC PLACe, JL. JeNd SudIRMAN kAV 54-55, JAkARTA T: +62 21 5797 3055 every october hard Rock Cafes around the world join forces to raise awareness and money for breast cancer treatments via a charity initiative called “Pinktober”. Special “Pinktober” menus are laid on and exclusive merchandise is designed to be sold at hard Rock merchandise stores with a percentage of proceeds going towards helping patients of breast cancer. over the last 15 years, “Pinktober” has raised millions of dollars globally for this most worthy cause. 52 | BEST RESTAURANT, BAR & CAFé 2015BEST RESTAURANT, BAR & CAFé 2015 52 |
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