Camelia

Located at a easily accessed place, nearby the gate of the Jakarta-Bandung highway, Dragon Palace inside Grand Aquila Hotel bear out its position as one of the best fine dining Chinese restaurant in Bandung. 
Opening its large glass entrance, guest steered to Chinese ambience generated by the exclusive Chinese ornaments in almost every detail of the restaurant.  Designed very artfully with beautiful ceramic plate hanging on the pillar and cover some sides of the wall, miniature of dragon statue at the middle of the room and other decorations, come together with the soft instrumental Chinese Music, the guest are led to an unforgettable atmosphere of its ethnical Chinese nuance. 
Presenting Szechuan and Cantonesse cuisine, Dragon Palace offers some ways of dining experience here, a la carte, Yecha which means buffet and Jia Jiu for its gala dinner.  Whether dining alone, small group or larger group, the restaurant provide a good value dining for all purpose.  VIP rooms are also available to have a private dining. 
Sophisticated way of cooking together with the skill of the well-trained chefs originally from Hongkong, the restaurant specially created the very well-known delectable dish, Drunken Prawn.  Served warm, Dragon Palace Special Soup is directing the desire to experience the other special mouth watering dishes like Mustard Green, Barbecued Combination Dragon Palace and Stir-Fried Chili Crab Singaporean Style.  As one of the attraction of mostly Chinese restaurant, the various Dim Sum is also enjoyable. 
What’s better to company the fully tasty Chinese dishes but Chinese Tea.  This special drink is acknowledged for its magic benefit to erase loaded taste and fat in order to maintain your appetite.  Other beverages such as fresh squeezed juice, espresso  drink, cocktail to plentiful selection of wine is also tantalizing.
Unpredictably, price for dining here is very affordable.  The average price is between Rp. 50,000 up to Rp. 75,000 for each dish, and Rp. 20,000 for beverage.  All-You-Can-Eat program namely Yecha which starts everyday after 8.30 p.m. is affordable only for Rp. 30.800++ including Chinese Tea.  For a large group, a table set menu namely Jia Jiu is also available starting from Rp. 1.098.000++.  On public holiday, Dim Sum Buffet served for only Rp. 48,800++ from 8.a.m. to 2 p.m.
From Monday to Saturday, Dragon Palace which has seating capacity 200 persons, is open from 10.30 a.m. – 2.30 p.m. for lunch and 6 p.m. – 12 a.m. for dinner. On Sunday, the restaurant open from  8 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 12 p.m. (Camelia Pasandaran)

Located at the center of food lovers in North Jakarta, Kelapa Gading, Do An which it names come from a Vietnamese word means “Food”, enriches the assortment of real Asian taste. Far from the common Asian Culinary, Do An brought to Jakarta several exceptional Vietnam dishes that won’t be found in other Vietnamese Restaurant in Jakarta. Infact, Do An is the one and only independent Vietnamese Restaurant in Kelapa Gading.
Firstly entering this place, the simplicity of the restaurant is dominantly guide your mind to modern simple Vietnamese design. Large picture of Vietnamese girls on the bike covering almost the whole left wall. Yellow flowers, namely Bung Mai, is the most substantial decoration to a Vietnamese setting. This flower used widely every new year celebration in Vietnam. Bamboo and two dolls at the corner are even strengthening the ambience of Vietnam.
This simplicity seamlessly make perfect by a very satisfying service of the attendants. Realizing that the cuisine provided is newly unfamiliar to Indonesian people, they inform clearly o the customers about the selection of food and Vietnamese style of eating. For example, Vietnamese use Nuoc Mam which is made by layering fresh anchovies with salt in huge wooden barrels to compliment most of Vietnamese dishes, such as Cha Gio (Fried Spring roll) or Chao Tom (Sugar cane Prawns).
Relatively, Vietnamese cooking is a fusion of the best culinary elements. The unique blend of cultural influence from China, Thai and French has created a distinctive personality. Other influence is vegetarianism from Buddhists. The uniqueness is also acquired from its pervasive use of fresh leaves and herbs resulted fresh flavors, beautiful aromas and many interesting textural variations.
A very exclusive dish which only provided in this restaurant is Bon Bo Hue, spicy Vietnamese beef rice noodle soup. In Vietnam, this is the exclusive dish for the emperor from the Central Vietnam. From the main course selection, the other most attraction dish are Bun Bo Xao Cha Gio (rice noodle salad stir fry lemongrass beef/chicken satay with Vietnamese sauce), Bo Luc Lac Com Sot Ca (garlic beef with tomato rice egg & salad) and Com Tam (Vietnamese combination rice).
Complete the new experience of dining in a Vietnam restaurant with the crispy appetizer, Cha Gio Ga, a Vietnamese fried spring roll with chicken and its fresh coffee beans straight from Vietnam, Iced Coffee. The delicate blend of the coffee has slightly strong flavor and sensation. (Camelia Pasandaran)

Situated in the ‘zero-point’ of Central Business District in Jakarta, fronted as the showcase of Plaza Indonesia, overlooking the spectacular roundabout ‘Tugu Selamat Datang’ of Jakarta, Paparazzi is comparable to any fine restaurant across the city.

With the certainty of bringing one feeling of being ‘somewhere else’, the interior of Paparazzi is designed in a sleek and elegant style – featuring specially imported fixtures, from the fine china, glassware, lightings, sound system, down to the ashtrays, done by the same architect who did the beautiful Kudeta and Downtown Villas in Bali.

Featuring experienced Australian chef Chris Patzold, Paparazzi serves western-influenced foods prepared from finest ingredients. Providing wide selections of fine wine from across the globe, one can enjoy delicious lunch, dinner, supper or simply desserts with a cup of coffee anytime from 10am to 2am. 

They offer several main courses such as parmesan crusted sole-lemon-spinach-pine nut butter and aged beef tenderloin-fat hand out french fries-mustard.   Try the side dishes like olive oil mash and rocket & grana salad.  For the dessert, the restaurant offered caramelized apple tart-apple & maple butter and raspberry gelato.  Set menu for lunch also affordable strating from Rp. 70.000 to Rp. 210.000,-.

Paparazzi which has the right ambiance for business lunch, is a cool place to chill out after office hour, presents the perfect mood to dine and wine in the evening.  For those bored, not knowing what to do on weekend, in town situations, Paparazzi is a good place to feel released from your boredom. Enjoy the sumptuous menu for Brunch, chill out in the lounge amidst the million-dollar view and have yourself to great excitement to hang out in the bar in the evening with guest DJ’s playing the latest music. (Camelia Pasandaran)

Borderless night sky and the beauty of nature view company wedding ceremony at The Lodge, Jagorawi. Exceptional design and attention to details will sooth your senses and lead you to the greatest feeling of all.
Far from the city and its noise and hectic, this outdoor wedding ceremony vividly express the dream of a peaceful life ahead to the couple. Water splashing in the pool behind the stage where groom and bride sit and the sparkling light in harmony with elegant yet beautiful decoration create a unique ambiance of nature.
Find the magnetic romance of standing at the spacious veranda for cocktail party at the upper level of the building which lead your eyes to the wide view of green woodland and wonderful night sky. Here’s the place where you’d utterly wish for the whole life happiness.
This romantic place accommodates not less than 4,000 to conduct a lavish party for all relatives with a scenic view to the nature.
The package started from Rp. 12.000.000 ++ for place rental, 1 suite room for newly couple, 1 standard room for family, 1 bottle of selected wine or champagne, 1 standard decoration in suite room and wedding cake for 2. (Camelia Pasandaran)

Maxx-M July 2005
Crystal Jade enters the culinary world of Indonesia with a very distinctive concept. With four restaurants and two cakerys, Crystal Jade provides a huge and scrumptious selection of Halal Hong Kong dishes.
Strategically located in Plaza Indonesia Entertainment X’enter, Crystal Jade Kitchen is the main destination for people who want to spoil their taste buds. With a capacity of around 210 people including VIP rooms, turnover can reach up to 500 people per day.
Entering Crystal Jade Kitchen, with modern minimalist interior, a mix between east and west, you will find a very cozy restaurant. The fine dining concept in this restaurant is very different when compared with fine dining western restaurants serving small portions. Here, every dish is served on a big white plate with a simple yet attractive garnish to increase your appetite. No matter how many dishes you order, they will all be ready in less than 10 minutes, except for fish servings.
From a wide selection of mouth watering dishes, there are some popular items. You can start your dining experience by having Deep Fried Bean Curd in Spice Salt. This tasty dish is completed with garlic and red chili. Served warm, Stewed Beef Brisket in Casserole also has an unforgettable, long lasting taste. Don’t stop before you try Deep Fried French Bean with Flour or Live Prawn with Baked Egg Yolk. Other popular dishes are Chicken with Ginger Claypot and Won Ton Noodles. End your meal with Glutinous Ball with Grated Nut & Sesame. Served as dessert, this pastry has a perfect soft and sweet taste.
If you don’t feel like eating a big meal, you can visit the Crystal Jade Cakery located in front of the restaurant. Crystal Jade Cakery provides an array of freshly baked, delectable cakes and breads.
Besides the specialties of crispy Croissant or Cheese Cake with its soft sponge,
traditional cakes such as Bo Lo Bun containing pineapple and chicken, Lo Po Bing otherwise known as wife Cake, Hong Kong Cup Cake and sushi Spicy Floss are available.
To accompany these tasty cakes, enjoy the freshness of Iced Iguazu made with lemon and mint served with soda, Iced Tonka Tea or Tankaberry.
Crystal Jade Kitchen and Cakery is the perfect place to spend time with your family and friends while enjoying the wonderful flavours of Asian food.
Crystal Jade opens from 11am to 10:30pm on weekdays and from 10am to 10:30pm on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays. Making a reservation is highly recommended. (Camelia Pasandaran)

Maxx-M June 2005

Le Rendezvous, found in the Le Meredien Hotel, Jakarta, and designed after a unique Indonesian house, offers live music and the perfect intimate setting for an evening of socialising. As they have a side entry to the hotel, people who want to avoid the “three in one” regulation may choose to come to this quiet and peaceful restaurant. 

Le Rendezvous displays artistic Javanese decoration in harmony with the hotel style.  Wooden floors and tables combined with rattan seats and ceiling fans will make you feel at home.  A view to the garden by the poolside adds to the comfy feeling.   While waiting for your order or having your food and drink, you can listen to the live music presented by a singer accompanied by music produced on a baby grand piano in the middle of the room.

 A selection of mostly European food is served, with its price range starting from Rp 35.000 up to Rp. 100.000.  Toasted Panini with parma ham, tomato mozzarella & fresh basil and Toasted Panini grilled veal, tuna, mayonnaise, roast tomato and bell pepper are the favourites and definitely must be tried.

Le Rendezvous serves a wide range of beverages such as classic cocktails, martini, mocktails, wine and bubbles, aperitives, spirits, juices & mineral water, hot & cold tea, hot and cold coffee with price ranges between Ro. 20.000 up to Rp 150.000,-.  Some of the favourites are Papa Double, Tequila, Vanilla Tini and for a non-alcoholic drink Denpasar Moon and Tropical Punch will surely refreshes you.

Anytime you have a hectic day and want to wind down after work, visit Le Rendezvous  and get refreshed. (Camelia Pasandaran)

In daily life, failure is common.  But to learn how to manage disappointment when you fail is something difficult.  Especially, if you're not prepare enough to face failure.  I, myself, always manage not to expect on something desperately.  As for me, I do my best and leave the rest to God to decide what the best for me.  Even though sometimes it is hard to pray that way, asking God to show His will for me, I have to learn to accept things in mylife willingly. 

Pfff, know what ... I'm waiting for something .... and prepare my self not to get dissappointed.  (CP) 

Life is sometimes confusing. Never cross in my mind that I will have several options of work in the same time and make me really confused coz all the opportunities are good. Not to mention how good the position is ... well, that's life. Any idea what to do? My friend said to look the future development .... I just learn something from this.  when you have to choose, remember these things :

1.  realize what you wanna be and adjust with your life's purpose

2.  look ahead the future the positive and negative, the possibility of development when you choose something

3.  Listen to what your heart said

4.  The most important is pray and ask for God's will in our live 

Hopefully those will work well on me!