Starbucks Winter Indulgence 2014

As a big fans of Starbucks, I'm so excited when got a chance to their new variant for their coffee. This event was held in MD Building Rasuna Said. The place was not too spacious but pretty cozy to escape from traffic for a while.

First we got a chance to taste Starbuck's coffee. I always excited to taste a new coffee. I already like it from the smell of the coffee itself.

Starbuck's Guatemala Casi Cielo

The coffees that make up Guatemala Casi Cielo are from the Antigua region of Guatemala and were selected as some the best region has to offer. Guatemla Casi Cielo is a medium roast coffee with a floral aroma, lemon acidity, a rich flavor and smooth body, finishing with hints of dark cocoa.

When I sip it and paired it with chocolate in my mouth, I really didn't feel like drink a coffee because of the lightness of the coffee.

Starbucks VIA Ready brew Pike Roast

Pike Place Roast is a very distinctive combination of coffees, roasted to be exceptionally smooth and approachable, bringing to life cocoa and toasted nut flavors in the coffee. Totally different with instant coffee that we know, Starbucks VIA Ready Brew still contain a real genuine coffee seed that already through the grinding process to keep the taste and aroma from the coffee.

It is available for customers to take home everyday beginning 7th January until 3 March 2014.

ASIAN DOLCE FRAPPUCCINO

Continuing  their previous Asian Dolce products, Iced Asian Dolce and Asian Dolce Latte, now Starbucks also launch anothe Asian Dolce variant which is Asian Dolce Frappuccino.

The delectable and indulgence beverage is a blend of dark roasted coffee, signature espresso, rich sweetness of Dolce sauce, blended together and classically topped with whipped cream.

If compare with their previous Asian Dolce variant, I prefer the previous one. Specially the Asian Dolce Latte. This Asian Dolce Frappuccino is too sweet to my palate. And the whipped cream add more sweetness in it.

WINTER FOOD INDULGENCE

POTATO SALAD with FRUITY KRAFTKORN
Sandwich made from Kraftkorn mix and folded with raisins, apricots and walnuts. Layered with potato salad. it's a combination of sweet and savory.

Potato salad topped with mayonnaise topped at the fruity kraftkorn bread. The fruity bread can make a perfect balance for the potato and mayonnaise, so you can still feel it light. Better served cold. It more bring out all the flavor.

SMOKED CHICKEN and MUSHROOM CROISSANT
Baked buttery croissant dough, filled with smoked chicken, mushroom and topped with bechamel sauce and cheese.

If you can see the layer of the croissant below, you can see the crunchy texture from the outside croissant. But it still moist inside. Better served hot to make the becahmel sauce and the cheese more tasty.

RHUBARB and APPLE CRUMBLE PIE
Sweet buttery dough filled with tangy rhubarb combine with fresh apple and topped with almond crumble.

This pie is all have half taste. Means all ingredients that in it is not too pop-out. I didn't feel the tangy from the rhubarb, can't feel the apple and also can't feel the almond. This pie could be a perfect pairing with Starbucks americano.

To celebrate Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day, Starbucks wil launch their new Starbucks Card. And you can get these card start from 7th January. So go grab it fast y'll

 
Thanks a billion Starbucks for a very special privileged.

STARBUCKS

Ground Floor MD Place Kuningan 

Jl. Setiabudi Selatan Kuningan No. 7 Jakarta 

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Otel Lobby Part Deux

Have I told you before that I like to visit Otel Lobby so much. It makes me visit Otel Lobby again. well, since maid still off-duty, so when my friend Yenny ask me to visit Otel Lobby again, I said yes right away hehehe....

Otel Lobby have masculinity yet sexy ambiance by putting an end-to-end attention of its exterior and interior design. Entering Otel Lobby, patrons will be greeted by the 'receptionist' under Otel's signature chandelier and trolley bag. Yeepp... Otel Lobby really want to bring us to the Vintage Hotel ambiance 

 

Now let's move to Otel Lobby's menu. There are also new menu that we'd like to try.

Pigs In The Blanket - IDR 45.000

Tender Beef Hotdog with warm Pastry.
Don't get wrong with the name. It totally kosher (HALAL) y'll. Nothing to do with pigs hohooho. The beef hotdog is really tender. Pastry served warm and a bit oily. It become oily because after they baked it, they spread it with butter. It meant to get a savory taste and shinny look. Served with spicy mayo to make it more great.

Garden Pasta – (R) IDR 55.000 (L) IDR 85.000

Add Chicken IDR 25.000 / Seafood IDR 35.000

Garden Pasta – (R) IDR 55.000 (L) IDR 85.000

Add Chicken IDR 25.000 / Seafood IDR 35.000

Zucchini, Broccoli,  Mushroom, in light tomato sauce
I like this spaghetti. It cooked aldente with right amount of tomato sauce. The taste not to sour, it blend well with the spaghetti.

Baked Pizza Salmon - IDR 85.000

Baked Salmon Pizza - IDR 85.000

Smoked Salmon, Dill, Cucumber, Cream Cheese

My today's favorite definitely goes to this Salmon Pizza.  Thin crust pizza style topped with the very fresh smoked salmon. It not fishy at all. Eat it when it still warm. all ingredients more blend well and taste yummy.

Nutella Mouse - IDR 40.000

Candid Nuts, Strawberry

Chocolate lover must be in love with this dessert. So delicate nutella mouse cake topped with strawberry and Caramel that look like bird nest. Served with Chocolate nuts crumble, topped with vanilla ice cream and spread with chocolate sauce. All that served in this plate taste so yummy and melt in my mouth.

Don't forget for Otel Lobby interesting promo. Don't missed it. Just book a table to get a nice place. Otel Lobby have Hell Hour for you to escape from worst Jakarta traffic or try ladies night at Wednesday or do you like music? Come in Weekend for live music.

Too bad, every-time I come here, I never get a chance to meet the fabulous Chef Maya Aldy who create these scrumptious dishes. Always have a happy tummy in Otel Lobby

Otel Lobby
Jl.Epicentrum Tengah
southgate entrance
the Annex Building of Bakrie Tower – Kuningan
Jakarta Selatan 12940
Telp
*Reservation: +62-21-299-41324
*Group & Corp Bookings: +62-21-5610-0360 / +62-21-299-41326
Email: diane.christalia@otellobby.com
twitter: @otellobby

   

Otel Lobby

This is so late post from me. I should post it on Ramadhan season. But then, I get busy done many things before long holiday and then I got unwell for several days.Better late than never aight? Because I still want to spread to you about Otel Lobby menus.

Actually, this is not the 1st time I visit Otel Lobby. I used to go to Otel Lobby because I'm curious with their Beef Wellington. Now I heard, that they have several menus that worth to try. So here I am, back to Otel Lobby.

Since it's Ramadhan season, so Otel Lobby brought Ramadhan theme into their restaurant. Beside the ornaments like Bedug in the front lobby, I saw there are a lot of changes interior since the 1st time I visit Otel Lobby. The ambiance still hype  and retro look. But I guess, it looks more spacious and nice.

Mint Lime Crush - IDR 45.000

The responsible mojito for the designated driver or kids
I ordered this Mojito to anticipate all menu that we ordered. I always love the sourness from this Virgin Mojito. The lime make it more sour and the soda add freshness to this Mojito.

Celebrity Skin - IDR 45.000

Refreshing mint and cool cucumber with antioxidant rich pomegranate
What  an ear-catching name of this drink. The cucumber more dominated this drink than the pomegranate. But still freshening though.

Grilled Beef Tongue - IDR 125.000

Served with housemade kimchi, garlic fried rice
At  1st  I'm a bit not interested with this menu. But my curiosity beat all. I'm curious what it taste if tongue mixed with kimchi and the home made white sauce. The white sauce ( I forgot what it names) taste bland. But it became good when it paired with the tongue. The tongue is cooked well. So delicate and seasoned well. Kimchi is fermented cabbage and it's a traditional dish from Korea. Taste sour and spicy.

Bistro Burger (200gr) - IDR 85.000

With homemade sesame bun and fries
Ms Winta from Otel Lobby recommended this Bistro Burger. Well, usually when i ordered burger from non-specialized burger restaurant, the burger will taste so-so. But since Ms Winta told me that Otel have different kind of Burger, well... I have surrender. The patty is soo tender. I requested it to cook medium-well. The seasoning is really blend well with the patty with a a lot of mushroom chunk. Served with a generous big cut french fries that served in a cute can. Never underestimate Otel Lobby burger. hohooho

Fruit Pavlova - IDR 40.000

with vanilla meringue, pastry cream
Always curious with maringue. Usually if a chef not succeed making meringue, the texture would become chewy and dense. But then again, Otel Lobby meringue is so great. The texture is so soft and great. The fruits served fresh with pastry cream that too sweet for my licking. Also served with pineapple sauce.

Overall, never disappointed visiting Otel Lobby. Nice place, nice food and great hospitality. I surely will comeback here...

Otel Lobby
Jl.Epicentrum Tengah
southgate entrance
the Annex Building of Bakrie Tower – Kuningan
Jakarta Selatan 12940
Telp
*Reservation: +62-21-299-41324
*Group & Corp Bookings: +62-21-5610-0360 / +62-21-299-41326
Email: diane.christalia@otellobby.com
twitter: @otellobby