Determined to innovate for difference, international fashion designer Farah Angsana is exploring her international inspiration of design through her latest masterpieces which are inspired by the beauty of her motherland. Born in Medan, brought up in London and Los Angeles, and currently resides in Zurich, Farah made her debut showcasing her collection in Paris back in 2002, and has ever since featured her haute couture and bridal collections in esteemed events such as Long Angeles and New … [Read more...]
Hotel Tugu: The Romance of History
Featuring the legacy of Indonesian heritage with first-class luxury and service, the presence of Hotel Tugu in four regions in the archipelago has won the heart of worldwide prominent guests. Also known as a monument to the art and romance of Indonesian ancient history, Hotel Tugu has developed a concept that displays historical and artistic objects, allowing guests to have a distinguished experience that a common hotel does not facilitate. It is such a cultural haven, indeed, especially … [Read more...]
South Beauty: Chinese Contemporaries
China’s leading fine dining restaurant chain has spread its wings with the opening of its first international outlet in Jakarta, serving the city’s crème de la crème the authentic Sichuan and Cantonese cuisines in fashionable smart ambience. Authentic Chinese food is what the South Beauty Group restaurant chain is all about. With over 50 restaurants scattered across China, they finally made their maiden voyage to open their first international branch earlier this year. Established in 2000, … [Read more...]
Lyon: A Touch of France
The charm and delight of classic brasserie fare are sumptuously served with passion in a laid-back yet smart ambience of a Jakarta’s fine French dining. Nestled on the second floor of the Mandarin Oriental Jakarta, Lyon reflects the past and present of French traditional regional brasserie cuisine through the cooking techniques prepared by a team of talented chefs. Chef de Cuisine Thierry Le Queau and his team is really good at transforming fresh and rich ingredients into the making of … [Read more...]
Table 8: A New Delicacy
Serving Cantonese and Szechuan cuisines, Table 8 takes its guests to an exquisite experience that is wrapped with exclusive, modern and Chinoiserie. Jakarta has added another wondrous dining escapade. Replacing the Samudra Sharks Fin on the ground floor of Hotel Mulia, the new Table 8 includes favourite home-cooking, popular street food and various delicacies from China’s two regions, Canton and Sichuan. Pairing Chinese food and tea is traditionally inseparable. For that reason, the … [Read more...]
Passion to Show
Taking place from 27 to 30 May 2010, Hong Kong International Art Fair took the world’s most respected contemporary artists into the limelight. With Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre as the venue, this third annual event transformed the city with a week of international showcase for talent, raising a hope for Hong Kong to become an Asia’s regional arts hub. Also known as Art HK 10, this year’s fair reflected the diversity and dynamism of Hong Kong as an international city, yet … [Read more...]
Tracing the History
A group of the Indonesian chapter of Young President Organization (YPO) members track down the beauty of historical Jordan and Israel with all the wonders offered. Built like Rome on seven hills, the joy of exploring the city of Amman began at our hotel rooms. Situated between the prestigious Al Sweifiyah residential area and the Shmeisani financial district, the Four Seasons Hotel offers the city’s finest setting. The comfortable rooms on hilltop location feature breathtaking views of the … [Read more...]
Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat: Rebirth of a Legend
The reopening of Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat truly marks a history of distinctively elegant hospitality. Situated on the French Côte d’Azur, the hotel has for a century been the sanctuary retreat for celebrated and prominent guests worldwide. Over the past one hundred years, illustrious guests have included the novelist Somerset Maugham, Charlie Chaplin, Winston Churchill, Aristotle Onassis, Picasso, David Niven, Paul McCartney and Frank Sinatra. Today, tradition continues with reopening … [Read more...]
Grand Park Orchard: Redefining Luxury & Style
A fast-growing chain of city centre hotels in Asia Pacific, Park Hotels Group is ready to serve worldwide distinguished guests from its very best flagship hotel, Grand Park Orchard. Set in the finest location of Singapore’s most pulsating shopping district of Orchard Road, the 11-storey hotel is set to be an iconic landmark with its breathtaking herringbone-design exterior glass facade and a show stopping media wall. Recently opened on August 8, 2010, Grand Park Orchard took the guests … [Read more...]
2010 FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX: Boosting the Formula for Fun
Having successfully hosted the first ever night race in Grand Prix history in 2008, Singapore is now gearing up to host the 2010 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX. Held from 24 to 26 September 2010, the spectacular grand prix is set turn the world’s attention to the glamour and non-stop action at the heart of Singapore at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Since its debut, the Marina Bay Street Circuit has caught the attention of an international audience with a spectacular view of … [Read more...]
