Do you believe in chances? This morning, I was looking for a place for breakfast while waiting for a doctor appointment. Chance brought me to my new favorite corner in Gandaria, Jakarta Selatan: Cartea Book & Bistro. “Cartea” means book in an old Romance language. True to its name, Cartea…
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Experiencing Brunch at Amalgam Coffee
It was the weekend right before Indonesia’s Independence Day celebration. Road closures around the National Monument (Monas) area made traffic much worse than the usual weekend. Thankfully, Jalan Kebon Sirih was still reasonably accessible for us to reach an unmarked building. Right on the lobby of the GMP building is…
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Aloft Jakarta Wahid Hasyim: A Complete Work and Play Guide
Tucked right into the bustling heart of Central Jakarta, Jalan Wahid Hasyim is lined with competitive hotels. If you need a reliable stay for work or a fun weekend getaway, Aloft Jakarta Wahid Hasyim is a choice you cannot miss. Let’s start with the lobby. Staff members are ready to…
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Lunch at Sumibi, Gandaria
After getting our vaccine, we need a good food to boost our body so that our immune system can start building up. Our choice goes to Sumibi, a Japanese Restaurant that opens in 1 Park Residence, Gandaria. Those who live in Cikarang might heard about this place before. Yes, it…
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Lunch at Des & Dan, Bintaro
Is Des & Dan a Mediterranean restaurant? Or Turkish Restaurant? From the menu, there are at least 2 items that is of Turkish origin: Lahmacun and Turkish Coffee. The rest of the menu can be said as combination of dishes from Mediterranean region. We we quite disappointed when we came…