It's hard to believe that handmade tiles, made in Bali, are being exported to countries like - France, Italy, Mexico & the USA to name some. It's also interesting to note that these countries that have their own glorious tile industries are making a beeline o Bali, buying up in quantity, our own unique tiles to export.
Once again Bali features high on the list for producing top quality product, and know that there are thousands of people around the globe that have become so enamored with Made in bali product, just another example of the artisan industry that attracts our growing army of visitors.
Some countries have a massive tile industry where decorative tiles feature prominently as part of their architectural heritage - good examples to note are Morocco & Mexico. And its quite fantastice that overseas people have discovered the wonderful artisan tiles made in Bali, which are definetly unique in design.
It all started when two lovely people got together, Barbara from Holland and Wayan from bali (it was in Holland where both met) After they married, two children came along and what with work & family life they soon began to question their existence "surely there was more to life than this"? Wayan was ready, to go home to Bali and look at oportunities. Fast forward & settled with family, thoughts became apparent "what are we going to do now"? barbara had always admired the lovely decorative tiles she had seen on her travels, so with some research they found a niche in the market, went about acquiring some family land and built a very basic factory along with their own home.
The appropriate machines were made & purchased, the set-up for manufacturing product sorted and quietly they went about developing their chosen business, with the aim to be the best in the business, Sadus tiles was born!
The designs originaly came from the heartland of Java (using traditional Batik designs) and bit by bit many of designs they have developed have become contemporary masterpieces.
The tiles are made with cement in a mould, the color pigments incorporated (dyes imported from Holland) the tiles are then presses by machine, after they are immersed into a water and once the cement is set, they are are dried and polished, ready to use or export.
This is one fascinating artisan business, set up completly from 'scratch' the knowledge & business learnt on the job, by both Wayan and Barbara and over some years, word has spread all around the world about this genuine, creative and now rapidly growing business.
The designs are eye catching, fresh and stylish, naturally
Sadus - Wayan & Barbara
T : (0366) 24331
E : info@sadustiles.com
W : www.sadustiles.com
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
A Japanese Touch!
Karma Lounge is the latest dining option at Jimbaran's Karma Resort. Since the popular di Mare was moved to Karma Kandara at Ungasan a few years ago, the Jimbaran restaurant has been trying to find its own niche. The Steak House concept was followed by a short flirtation with sesafood then reverted back to the steak formula which created enough of a following that a steak section remains on the menu today with different cuts of Wagyu and Australian Angus.
Karma Lounge now offers the Izakaya style of dining. Izakaya started in Japan as upmarket bar snacks in the smarter sake lounges, more subtantial than was usulally available in a normal bar. The concept has a number of different dishes shared amongst friends. To convert this to a full restaurant formula Karma Lounge offers these dishes in two different size portions, thus catering for any number at the table.
The Izakaya selection offers a wide range of flavorful, dishes of Japanese origin whilst others are more International [some even with traces of the chef's Carribean origin], but he concept remains the same; order a variety of plates and enjoy that wide variety of tastes.
Karma Lounge
Karma Jimbaran Resort,
Jl. Pantai Jimbaran, Jimbaran Bay
Telepon: 0361 - 708848
Karma Lounge now offers the Izakaya style of dining. Izakaya started in Japan as upmarket bar snacks in the smarter sake lounges, more subtantial than was usulally available in a normal bar. The concept has a number of different dishes shared amongst friends. To convert this to a full restaurant formula Karma Lounge offers these dishes in two different size portions, thus catering for any number at the table.
The Izakaya selection offers a wide range of flavorful, dishes of Japanese origin whilst others are more International [some even with traces of the chef's Carribean origin], but he concept remains the same; order a variety of plates and enjoy that wide variety of tastes.
Karma Lounge
Karma Jimbaran Resort,
Jl. Pantai Jimbaran, Jimbaran Bay
Telepon: 0361 - 708848
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Simply Simon
As an awkward sixteen year old, Simon Blaby was well and trully seduced by the heat, artistic fliar and controlled cahos of a busy kithen. He begged the owneds of the Sebel Townhouse in his home town of Adelaide to take a change on him for an apprenticeship. He has never looked back.
After travelling Australia as a chef, working his way up to Executif Chef status, he bid Australia farewell, and moved to Bali with his family and took up the position of Execuif Chef at one of Bali's most famous restaurants, La lucciola in Seminyak where he cooked for six years.
Simon recently worked at Karma Kandara in Ungasan bali where he design menus, work closely with his belovedbrigade of cooks and still rattles the pans.
His philosophy of food is "top quality produce cooked simply and presented beautifully"
Karma Kandara Resort : 0361 848 2200
After travelling Australia as a chef, working his way up to Executif Chef status, he bid Australia farewell, and moved to Bali with his family and took up the position of Execuif Chef at one of Bali's most famous restaurants, La lucciola in Seminyak where he cooked for six years.
Simon recently worked at Karma Kandara in Ungasan bali where he design menus, work closely with his belovedbrigade of cooks and still rattles the pans.
His philosophy of food is "top quality produce cooked simply and presented beautifully"
Karma Kandara Resort : 0361 848 2200
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
The Final Note
If it weren't for the fine food and the great reputation of Chef Doudou, at the newly opened Metis in Petitengett, one could easily be forgiven for slipping in to feast on pastry alone.
As the newest member of the team, master Pastry Chef, Gilles Delaloy is serving up an incredible selection of pastry, patisserie and chocolate to compliment what has emerged as a clear winner in Bali's glamorous dining scene.
Metis sees Doudou and his partner Said growing up following an extended adolescence at Warisan and the pair haven't missed a culinary cue.
As the newest member of the team, master Pastry Chef, Gilles Delaloy is serving up an incredible selection of pastry, patisserie and chocolate to compliment what has emerged as a clear winner in Bali's glamorous dining scene.
Metis sees Doudou and his partner Said growing up following an extended adolescence at Warisan and the pair haven't missed a culinary cue.
The Santosa Villas & Resort Lombok
The Santosa Villa & Resort takes it proud place as one of Lombok's best 4 star hotels. Located in the beach resort area of Senggigi centre of Lombok's tourism industry, located about 20 minutes from Lombok's International Airport the resort is very easy acess to the Gili Islands, Mount Rinjani, Senaru mountain retreat and its Sendaggile waterfall, Rambitan traditional village as well as the craft centres of Penunjak and Sukarara.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Marina Cafe, the place to party
Never let it be said if you're young or young at heart that you were in Lombok and at some time or other you didn't see foot in Marina Cafe.
The upbeat venue has two levels of bars and entertainment where every week some of Indonesia's top bands and DJs do their thing to the cheers of Marina patrons. There's a cool courtyard where the volume is lower and the action always gives you something different to look at - even if it is only checking out who's arriving and who's leaving - that goes on all night long.
There are quiet tables in dark corners, booths to share and big spaces for groups who want to enjoy the evening together.
Dancing and listening to music can make you hungry - that's where Marina's great snacks and meals come into the picture. Marina is known for its great pizzas. Choose from nine different styles at easy - on - the - pocket prices ( Rp 39.000, medium; Rp 44.000 large ). Or you can grab a snack while having a drink, and watching the action on stage. Snacks from range Rp 15.000 to Rp 28.000 and include corn chips, spring rolls, calamari rings, french fries and fish fingers. There are two salads ( Rp 15.000 and Rp 20.000), seven Indonesian dishes and six Western offerrings.
Marina's like that ... that's why it's a legend. It sort of says : Just come in and join the party. It's a place for meeting new friends, watching the local action or getting together with your party pals for a top night out!
Jl. Raya Senggigi - Lombok
Phone : +61 370 693136
www.marinasenggigi.com
The upbeat venue has two levels of bars and entertainment where every week some of Indonesia's top bands and DJs do their thing to the cheers of Marina patrons. There's a cool courtyard where the volume is lower and the action always gives you something different to look at - even if it is only checking out who's arriving and who's leaving - that goes on all night long.
There are quiet tables in dark corners, booths to share and big spaces for groups who want to enjoy the evening together.
Dancing and listening to music can make you hungry - that's where Marina's great snacks and meals come into the picture. Marina is known for its great pizzas. Choose from nine different styles at easy - on - the - pocket prices ( Rp 39.000, medium; Rp 44.000 large ). Or you can grab a snack while having a drink, and watching the action on stage. Snacks from range Rp 15.000 to Rp 28.000 and include corn chips, spring rolls, calamari rings, french fries and fish fingers. There are two salads ( Rp 15.000 and Rp 20.000), seven Indonesian dishes and six Western offerrings.
Marina's like that ... that's why it's a legend. It sort of says : Just come in and join the party. It's a place for meeting new friends, watching the local action or getting together with your party pals for a top night out!
Jl. Raya Senggigi - Lombok
Phone : +61 370 693136
www.marinasenggigi.com
Grocer and Grind
A must visit on your list, in fact we guarantee that you will probably come back daily!
Grocer & Grind is a contemporary bistro & delicatessen serving a tasty cafe, grill and antipasto menu evolving around Mediterranean and Italian flavors. An open kitchen acts as a backdrop to the theater being created from friendly staff who serve up fantastic toasted panini, baguettes and open sandwiches - amazing salads, individual homemade cakes and biscuits all washed down with grocer & grinds' own blend of fresh roasted coffee.
For Dinner the menu reads "comfort food served simply yet stylishly" (open 7 nights a week) evolving around Antipasto (tasting plates), pasta dishes (the linguine and meatballs absolutely sensational) and "The Grill" serving great cuts of imported Australian meat, fish and poultry dishes accompanied by a great selection of wine, and sensational cocktails - stick drinks and martinis a specialty!
In addition to the cafe grill and antipasto menu, grocer & grind has a fabulous gourmet delicatessen selling locally grown organic produce and imported fresh and packaged produce, meats, cheeses, and to die for woodfired oven baked breads, cakes and pastries. Grocer and Grind also produces and packages its own branded goods including - pasta sauces, curry pastes, individual cakes, biscotti, cookies, condiments-jams, chutney and fresh roasted coffee beans.
Want food on the run, a salad bar is operational where you can choose from panini, baquette and pitta sandwiches or salad tubs - available "To Go" from the grocer section along with ready to heat and cooked snacks and meals.
Did we mention that grocer and grind was voted the best new restaurant of 2007 and the coffee is seriously good and has also been voted the best in Bali!
Other Services include - air conditioned seating, wireless connection; pantry service; gourmet hampers, villa service menu and catering for private cocktail parties and functions.
Jalan Kayu Jati 3X, Petitenget Beach Seminyak (up the road from bodywork and loloaan)
Ph:0361 737321 or enquiries - sales@grocerandgrind.com or visit our website www.grocerandgrind.com
Grocer & Grind is a contemporary bistro & delicatessen serving a tasty cafe, grill and antipasto menu evolving around Mediterranean and Italian flavors. An open kitchen acts as a backdrop to the theater being created from friendly staff who serve up fantastic toasted panini, baguettes and open sandwiches - amazing salads, individual homemade cakes and biscuits all washed down with grocer & grinds' own blend of fresh roasted coffee.
For Dinner the menu reads "comfort food served simply yet stylishly" (open 7 nights a week) evolving around Antipasto (tasting plates), pasta dishes (the linguine and meatballs absolutely sensational) and "The Grill" serving great cuts of imported Australian meat, fish and poultry dishes accompanied by a great selection of wine, and sensational cocktails - stick drinks and martinis a specialty!
In addition to the cafe grill and antipasto menu, grocer & grind has a fabulous gourmet delicatessen selling locally grown organic produce and imported fresh and packaged produce, meats, cheeses, and to die for woodfired oven baked breads, cakes and pastries. Grocer and Grind also produces and packages its own branded goods including - pasta sauces, curry pastes, individual cakes, biscotti, cookies, condiments-jams, chutney and fresh roasted coffee beans.
Want food on the run, a salad bar is operational where you can choose from panini, baquette and pitta sandwiches or salad tubs - available "To Go" from the grocer section along with ready to heat and cooked snacks and meals.
Did we mention that grocer and grind was voted the best new restaurant of 2007 and the coffee is seriously good and has also been voted the best in Bali!
Other Services include - air conditioned seating, wireless connection; pantry service; gourmet hampers, villa service menu and catering for private cocktail parties and functions.
Jalan Kayu Jati 3X, Petitenget Beach Seminyak (up the road from bodywork and loloaan)
Ph:0361 737321 or enquiries - sales@grocerandgrind.com or visit our website www.grocerandgrind.com
Cool As A Mentimun (Cucumber)
Defining dining concept is often the difference between the failure of success of a restaurant. In the case of Alila Villas Uluwat's Signature restaurant Cire, Executive Chef Stefan Zijta has it all going on.
First of all, this property, the first in what promises to be many stylish Alila Villa properties, is a stunner, already attracting world-wide attention for its green concepts and flawless design.
It takes a chef with flair and confidence to take a clean slate, read and interpret a concept into a dining experience and Stefan appears to have done just that.
First of all, this property, the first in what promises to be many stylish Alila Villa properties, is a stunner, already attracting world-wide attention for its green concepts and flawless design.
It takes a chef with flair and confidence to take a clean slate, read and interpret a concept into a dining experience and Stefan appears to have done just that.
Ways With Wine
Hospitality Essentials has recently developed a range of wine bottle holders hand crafted from teak wood. These stylish items can be used to enhance a minibar presentation or to display red wine selections in the restaurant. As with the majority of Hospitality Essentials products, design revisions can be made to complement your property's interior decor scheme. Branding and colour options are also available.
Contact HOSPITALITY ESSENTIALS 0361-7803981
Contact HOSPITALITY ESSENTIALS 0361-7803981
Spirit of Winter Collection
Jenggala ventured across the seasons to celebrate this year's holiday collection. With style and innovation, the new Spirit of Winter Collection is launched in a soft, cool glaze of glossy light turquoise. The traditional red and green are left inside this year as we step into a winter wonderland. This signature glaze brings the spirit of winter to Jenggala's showroom and refreshes the shelves that generally feature the rich pallete of our tropical surroundings. The Spirit of Winter Collection present a wide variety of products, not only ceramic tableware but also embroidered table linen and accessories.
Contact Jenggala Ceramic 0361-703311
Contact Jenggala Ceramic 0361-703311
Bapak Bakery
Sugihanto Sachid was little more than a boy when he graduated from BDLP College in Bandung and headed for his first job in Stockholm. Lucky for him many of his professors had been Swiss and therefore the culture shock was diminished somewhat.
The journey has taken him around the world and then lead him back to Indonesia and to Bali where he started his own bakery eleven years ago with some financial backing and is now boss of the well known Bapak Bakery.
Chances are you have been eaten the bread, cakes, excellent all butter croissants and pastries from Bapak, as he supplies many of the island's leading restaurants, hotels, delis and supermarkets. bapak Bakery trucks now are the common sight and yet, Sugihanto runs the bakery much as he always has and many of his staff have been with him since the day he opened his rolled doors.
"I didn't find it scary going overseas at an early age, mostly it was funny," says Sugihanto, or Anto as many of his colleagues know him, "I arrived in Europe with good knowledge of the recipes but then found the ingredients had different names it was confusing but mostly we had fun"
After working in Europe he then headed to Australia and landed in Alice Springs. He jokes that it was there that he found the language almost impossible to understand, "Strine, you know!" He laughs.
He then moved to Melbourne before being offered a job at Hilton in Bali and then Radisson in Sanur. There he met the backer who offered to set him up in business. The rest is local culinary history.
"These days the bakery is going very well and I am also asked to do consulting for kitchen design and staff training. Things have changed alot in this business. I now tell my customers they can order anything they like. I go on on the internet and there is the recipe." he says.
For orders or enquiries contact Bapak Bakery on
Jl. Merta Agung gg. Made Sari no 76 Kerobokan Bali
Phone : 0361-735330
Article is taken from : “Taste” Magazine, Jakarta & Bali Culinary Professional Newsletter, Edition Jan-Feb 2010 (www.balichefs.com)
The journey has taken him around the world and then lead him back to Indonesia and to Bali where he started his own bakery eleven years ago with some financial backing and is now boss of the well known Bapak Bakery.
Chances are you have been eaten the bread, cakes, excellent all butter croissants and pastries from Bapak, as he supplies many of the island's leading restaurants, hotels, delis and supermarkets. bapak Bakery trucks now are the common sight and yet, Sugihanto runs the bakery much as he always has and many of his staff have been with him since the day he opened his rolled doors.
"I didn't find it scary going overseas at an early age, mostly it was funny," says Sugihanto, or Anto as many of his colleagues know him, "I arrived in Europe with good knowledge of the recipes but then found the ingredients had different names it was confusing but mostly we had fun"
After working in Europe he then headed to Australia and landed in Alice Springs. He jokes that it was there that he found the language almost impossible to understand, "Strine, you know!" He laughs.
He then moved to Melbourne before being offered a job at Hilton in Bali and then Radisson in Sanur. There he met the backer who offered to set him up in business. The rest is local culinary history.
"These days the bakery is going very well and I am also asked to do consulting for kitchen design and staff training. Things have changed alot in this business. I now tell my customers they can order anything they like. I go on on the internet and there is the recipe." he says.
For orders or enquiries contact Bapak Bakery on
Jl. Merta Agung gg. Made Sari no 76 Kerobokan Bali
Phone : 0361-735330
Article is taken from : “Taste” Magazine, Jakarta & Bali Culinary Professional Newsletter, Edition Jan-Feb 2010 (www.balichefs.com)
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