Ray’s Boathouse: Breathtaking Waterfront View of Puget Sound
Seattle is well-known for its excellent seafood. Ray’s Boathouse is one of those restaurants that offer ultimate seafood experience and breathtaking waterfront view of Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains, especially when the sun is setting and the boats are coming home through the Ballard Lock.
Category:
Seafood
Address:
6049 Seaview Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
Telp: +1 (206) 789-3770
Ambience:
Attire:
Smart Casual
Price Range:
$ 40.00 – $ 70.00
Date of Visit:
September 5, 2012, dinner with Maga
Our Orders and the Prices:
Eid al-Fitri Dinner at Le Gran
Lontong (rice cake). opor ayam (Javanese chicken curry), dendeng balado (crispy sliced meat), sambal goreng ati (liver in spicy coconut milk), egg and chayote
Idul Fitri was not complete without a dish of “Lontong and Opor Ayam” (rice cake and Javanese chicken curry). As long as I could remember, my mom and my sisters in Yogya always prepared this dish to celebrate the holiday. Since my mom had passed away earlier this year, and I had travelled to Yogya so many times within the last three months, I decided to celebrate the holiday in Jakarta. Without forsaking Lontong and Opor, of course.
After calling several hotels and asking them if they had lontong and opor ayam in their restaurants’ menu, finally I, Maga, Junior, Meina, and Widya went to Hotel Gran Mahakam’s coffee shop, known as Le Gran. The Lontong Mahakam that we had, although it was different from what we normally had in our big family’s home in Yogya, was excellent. In addition, we also had a chance to taste other dishes too, such as seafood steamboat, sushi, prata and curry and the delicious melted chocolate cake. I would like also to mention here, that the waitress who served us was really helpful. Seldom we met such a dedicated buffet restaurant attendant who would go a long way to offer you a dish and get it for you. Good Job.
Categories:
Indonesian, International Food
Address:
Le Gran
Hotel Gran Mahakam
Jl. Mahakam I No. 6.
Blok M
Jakarta – 12130
Telp: +62 21 720 9966
E-mail: info@granmahakam.com
Ambience:
Attire:
Casual
Price Range:
Rp 250.000,- – Rp 400.000,-/person
Date of Visit:
August 19, 2012. Dinner with Maga, Junior, Meina and Widya.
Our Orders and the Prices:
Dinner Eid al-Fitri Buffet Rp. 258.000,-/person
Lychee Ice Tea Rp. 45.000,-
Fresh Orange Juice Rp. 65.000,-
Fresh Lime Juice Rp. 55.000,-
Aqua Rp 25.000,-
Jun Njan: Always Remember The Roots
To break the last day of fasting, I, Maga, Junior, Meina & Widya went to Jun Njan Seafood Restaurant at Gandaria City. The place was rather packed with families missing their maids who had gone home to their villages for “Lebaran”. In spite of the long wait for the food to be served, and the absent of garnishes, the food remained delicious as usual. The oyster sauced crab was still the best. So was the hot and salted fried squit. The third generation who managed several Jun Njan restaurants seemed doing very well in maintaining the old recipes and family’s value of Always Remember the Roots.
Categories:
Chinese, Seafood
Address:
Ambience:
Typical Chinese Indonesian Restaurant
Attire:
Casual
Price Range:
Rp 100.000,- – Rp 150.000,- / person
Date of Visit:
August 18, 2012. Dinner with Maga, Junior, Meina and Widya
Our Orders and the Prices:
Iced Tea Rp. 10.000,-
Mineral Water Rp. 8.000,-
Stean Rice Rp. 6.000,-
Water Melon Juice Rp. 20.000,-
Oyster sauced crabs
Hot and salty fried calamary
Small fried mantao
Pocai with four kind of eggs
Prawn mayonaise
Fried pigeons
Las Vegas, The Glittering Sin City On The Desert
Let me list the reasons why I like visiting this city on the desert, even though you will not find gambling and drinking in it since my son was still considered under age for such activities.
First of all, I like the buildings and their decoration on the Strip (it is the main street of Las Vegas). Some think that those building are tacky, but regardless what the think, I like them all the same. Here some of the buildings.
The Aria Resort & Casino
The Dancing Fountain @ Bellagio
The Lobby of The Venetian
Paris Las Vegas
Second, the food.
The wonderful taste of beautifully presented food at the Eiffel Tower Restaurant
The Entertainment. From musicals such as Phantom of the Opera (the shorter version than the one played in Broadway, New York), to magical show of David Copperfield. Cirque du Soleil many performances: Elvis Presley, Viva Las Vegas @ The Aria, Beatles’ Love @ The Mirage. Live Shows such as Donny & Marie @ Flamingo, Barry Manilow @ Paris Las Vegas, Jerry Seinfeld and Bette Middler @ Caesars Palace. The list can go on and on and on.
The glitters of the night
Caesars Palace at night
The Shopping
Venetian Grand Canal Shopping Center
The luxury of the Hotel we stayed … it was the Vidara
The Grill: Never Fail
The Grill had been one of our favorite restaurants for several years. Since its location only two minutes walk from our office, it had been the venue for many celebrations, such as friends birthdays, our team’s special achievements or accomplishment, and reunions. Sometimes, it was just a place to eat a really good food. The food never failed us. If it wasn’t a bit pricey, maybe I would have gone there every week.
Categories:
Japanese, Grill
Address:
Midplaza 2, Lower Ground Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 10
Jakarta 10220
Telp: +62 21 570 6210, 570 6200
Ambience:
Attire:
Semi Formal
Price Range:
Rp 250.000,- – Rp 500.000,- + Service and Tax/person
Date of Visit:
August 17, 2012 with Maga and Junior
Our Orders and the Prices:
Green Tea Rp. 30.000,-
Mineral Water Rp. 18.000,-
Wakame (Seaweed) Soup Rp 52.000,-
Gohan (Rice) Rp 17.000,-
Talaga Sampireun: A Culinary Experience By The Lake
Salah satu alasan mengapa Talaga Sampireun menjadi salah satu restoran favoritku adalah pelayanannya yang cepat. Tidak peduli seberapa banyak pesanan kita dan tidak peduli seberapa ramai pengunjugnya, pesanan kita akan siap santap dalam waktu kurang dari 15 menit.
Sebagai catatan, however, pada kunjungan kami yang terakhir, rasa masakannya tidaklah seenak saat kunjungan-kunjungan kami yang lalu. Apakah Chef-nya ganti atau suatu kebetulan saja.
Categories:
Indonesian, Sundanese
Address:
Bintaro Jaya
Tangerang
Telp: +62 21
Ambience:
Outdoor. Minimal Consumption of Rp 700.00 ++ if you want a Saung
Attire:
Casual
Price Range:
Rp 75.000,- – Rp 100.000,-
Date of Visit:
November 5, 2011, lunch with Maga, Meina, Widya and Ipunk
Our Orders and the Prices:
Gurami Goreng Kering Rp.
Cumi Bakar Madu Rp.
Cumi Goreng Asam Manis Rp.
Kangkung Balacan Rp.
Tumis Bunga Papaya Rp.
Sate Udang Rp.
Es Kopyor Rp.
d’Omah: Makan di Tepi Sawah
Sebenarnya d’Omah lebih tepat masuk ke kategori hotel dibanding kategori restaurant. Namun, karena saya belum sempat untuk menginap di tempat ini, saya tidak punya pendapat mengenai hotel ini. Beruntung saya diberi kesempatan untuk melihat-lihat fasilitas d’Omah.
Makan siang di restaurantnya yang berada tepat di depan sawah ini merupakan pengalaman yang menyenangkan. Sayang makanan tradisionalnya sudah disesuaikan dengan selera internasional, jadi untuk lidah saya makanannya jadi enteng. Tongseng yang saya pesan jadi hilang khas tongsengnya. Untuk carang gesing yang dilengkapi dengan vanilla ice cream, OK sekali .
Categories:
Indonesian Food and Hotel
Address:
Ambience:
Javanese Village
The Terrace
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- The Terrace
Ebaya: For a Special Occasion
To celebrate our 22nd anniversary on 11-11-11, I and my husband – just the two of us – had dinner at Ebaya at the Ritz Carlton, Pacific Place. As recommended by our waitress, we chose Cattleya Dinner Set, consisted of many beautiful dishes cooked directly in front of us. Watching our cook’s performance, I understood why cooking was considered as art.
Categories:
Japanese, Teppanyaki
Address:
The Ritz Carlton Hotel – Pacific Place
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 52-53
Jakarta
Telp: +62 21 5797 3661
Ambience:
Attire:
Semi Formal
Price Range:
Dinner Sets: Rp 1.500.00,- – Rp 2.000.000,- + Service and Tax
Date of Visit:
November 11, 2011, Anniversary dinner with Maga
Our Orders and the Prices:
Cattleya Dinner Set Rp 1.440.000,-
Consisted of the following dishes
Kampoeng Bangka: Pas di Lidah
Pengalamanku tentang masakan Bangka sebenarnya hanya sebatas mie Bangka dan Martabak Bangka. Jadi kunjungan ke Kampoeng Bangka ini penting untuk pembelajaran mengenai kuliner Pulau Bangka. Tidak banyak yang kuharapkan saat masuk ke restoran ini. Eh, ternyata makanannya sangat khas dan sesuai dengan lidah. Lempah Iga Daun Dondongnya mampu untuk menggugah selera. Porsinya kecil, pas untuk bersantap 2 orang.
Categories:
Indonesian, Bangka, Seafood
Address:
Jl. Panglima Polim No. 102
Jakarta
Telp: +62 21 739 2344
Ambience:
Typical Indonesian Restaurant
Attire:
Casual
Price Range:
Rp 50.000,- – Rp 150.000,-
Date of Visit:
November 10, 2011, lunch with Maga
Our Orders and the Prices:
Es Kelapa Muda Rp. 17.900,-
Es Rumput Laut Rp. 17.900,-
Teri Campur Rp. 22.500,-
Wajik Rp. 14.000,-
Convivium: Home Made Italian Restaurant
Sudah setahun Convivium memanjakan masyarakat Jakarta dengan hidangan Italia-nya di sebuah rumah yang disulap menjadi sebuah bistro di kawasan Kebayoran Baru. Rasanya benar-benar rasa Italia klasik, dengan porsi yang pas untuk ukuran perut kita. Boun Appetito!!
Categories:
Italian
Address:
Jl. Panglima Polim IX No 1
Kebayoran Baru
Jakarta
Telp: +62 21 726 9963
Ambience:
Attire:
Casual
Price Range:
Rp 75.000,- – Rp 150.000,-
Date of Visit:
November 8, 2011, lunch with Maga
Our Orders and the Prices:
Iced Lychee Tea Rp. 25.000,-
Lasagna Rp. 60.000,-
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