One of the most popular restaurants in Seminyak, La Lucciola is consistently packed for dinner. As well it should be, considering the amazing view as the sun sets on Kuta beach. Located next to the Petitenget temple, La Lucciola is in a beautiful spot, and if nothing else, you need to check it out for…
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Feb
12
La Lucciola
Nov
18
Cusco, Peru – Quick Takes
Cusco is the historic capital of the Inca Empire, and it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983. It is an absolutely beautiful city and a fantastic place to start my Inca Trail trip. Here a couple of my favourite places in Cusco: - Yin Yang Therapeutic Massage: a wonderful treat after your…
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May
27
What’s for Dinner – Bali Quick Takes
There are a ton of places in Bali to frequent if you’re looking for good food. I thought I’d put together a post with links to some of my favourites. La Sal – fusion/tapas. The food is amazing, particularly the meatballs, squid and paella. And fantastic sangria, too! Trattoria Cucina Italiana – a great place…
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Jan
19
Wah Wah Burger
Another website currently under construction is Wah Wah Burger. But this restaurant is absolutely worth checking out. This is most certainly not your kids’ burger joint. Mr. Wah uses Wagyu beef tenderloin for his upscale burgers, and they don’t disappoint. Toppings range from the classic (tomato reduction and mustard mayonnaise) to the sublime (seared foie…
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Nov
19
Pearl Restaurant
Pearl Restaurant in Melbourne is one of those great places that feels like a great place to meet up with friends, but also provides some fantastic food. The menu offers the best in Australian cuisine, specialising in Australian ingredients like barramundi and gippsland lamb. The restaurant and bar were renovated in 2007, and the new…
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Nov
19
Spoon Hong Kong
Chef Alain Ducasse has opened Spoon restaurants in hot spots around the world, and Spoon Hong Kong has been newly refurbished in the InterContinental Hong Kong. It’s a great location with a French-inspired menu. The new menu and wine list are great. The streamlined menu focuses on lovely and elegant dishes, featuring lots of seafood…
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Nov
17
Orient 8 at Hotel Mulia
The Orient 8, inside Hotel Mulia in Jakarta, is beautifully decorated, with plush seating, gorgeous tables, and lots of candles and natural light. The food is good, Pan-Asian with a French influence, and there are lots of options. Sounds like a great place to eat, right? Unfortunately, it isn’t. The ambience is absolutely zero. It…
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Nov
17
Mandarin Oriental Restaurants
The Mandarin Oriental in Jakarta offers four restaurants, a bar and a cake shop. The hotel recently underwent major renovations, and the dining is now fantastic. The restaurants range from French to Asian to casual fare, and the Cake Shop has some of the best desserts around. The crab cakes at Cinnamon are especially good.…
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Sep
17
Biku Restaurant Bali
Biku Tea House, Restaurant and Bookstore is a wonderful little place; a neat, unique spot for lunch, since there aren’t too many tea house/restaurant/antiques/bookstores around. The food is simple but satisfying, and the cakes are to die for. Biku offers a Traditional Afternoon Tea which is highly recommended, and the rest of their menu is…
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