We Sampled a TavoLa's Food Testing Menu — by ellynatjohnardi on Friday, October 26, 2012

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You may already have a favourite Italian restaurant in Jakarta, but allow me to introduce you to aTavoLa and try to convince you that thi...

Ice Cream Gentong — by ellynatjohnardi on Thursday, October 25, 2012

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While on an errand to Kelapa Gading, north Jakarta, I decided to stop at one of the shophouses to grab a light snack. I wanted something lo...

Marina Mee Udang Singapore (Prawn Mee) — by ellynatjohnardi on Saturday, October 20, 2012

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"Why name your restaurant Marina?" was the first thing I asked the owner, Ms. Chia Savitri. The answer was surprisingly simple: b...

Sparkling Champagne for Brunch? I'm In!! — by ellynatjohnardi on Saturday, October 20, 2012

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What not to love about brunch? It's late & laid back, it's nutritious and delicious. Add some sparkling champagne and I'm r...

Private Session with Saxon Wright, World Barista Championship Judge — by ellynatjohnardi on Thursday, October 18, 2012

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I had the luck to meet him in person a few weeks ago at Blacklisted Coffee, a new semi-artisan cafe located in West Jakarta that Saxon and D...

Michelin Star Experience: Richard Toix at Lyon Mandarin Oriental Jakarta — by ellynatjohnardi on Monday, October 15, 2012

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The lunch invitation extended by Mandarin Oriental Jakarta a few weeks ago had been my debut in Michelin starred dining experience. Just li...

JCF 2012: Creating Flavour Bombs at Home with Raj Abat — by ellynatjohnardi on Thursday, October 11, 2012

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What do you think of tattooed chefs? Mysterious? Fearsome? At a glance, Raj Abat's lean, austere and tattooed appearance might trick...

A Not-So-Technical Tips on Buying Brand New DSLR in Jakarta (For First-Timers) — by ellynatjohnardi on Tuesday, October 9, 2012

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A DSLR camera used to be that geeky-looking gadget dangling around the necks of professional photographers or journalists-only. However, wit...

Media Gathering: Cafe One at The Park Lane Jakarta — by ellynatjohnardi on Friday, October 5, 2012

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As a PR major, I feel tremendously lucky to be exposed to real-life situation, outside-of-classroom learning, directly from the experienced...