Black Cat Jazz and Supper Club is an intimate, up-market 300 square meter jazz cub and restaurant, featuring live jazz bands and piano music; semi fine dining introducing Cajun/Creole cuisine; fine wine, champagne, bottles of spirits, classic cocktails; and friendly and attentive service. Black Cat presents an extraordinary lineup of top Indonesian and world-class Jazz artists, warm hospitality, perfect sound, and comfortable seating -- and you can drop in after work for Happy Hour and Dinner to enjoy our live piano player. From Pop and Classic Jazz, to Swing and Funk, Black Cat presents the legendary artists of today and the brightest stars of tomorrow. Black Cat introduces New Orleans style Cajun/Creole Cuisine to the Jakarta marketplace and will open daily for lunch, dinner and late night supper. Originating in New Orleans, Louisiana, Cajun and Creole cuisines are rich, diverse cuisines based on French cooking, with a mélange of French, Spanish, African and other influences. Our signature dishes include Jambalaya, Seafood Gumbo, Shrimp Creole, Blackened Steaks and Catfish. Open daily for lunch from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM, for Happy Hours from 5:00 to 7:00 PM and for dinner from 5:00 PM to midnight. Live Piano player: Monday through Saturday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. and Live Jazz Bands: Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 PM to 1:00 AM.

“There’s a new barbecue player in Town. And They are serious about their meats” – The Beat Jakarta Experience the Love of authentic St. Louis-style smoked barbecue only at Smoking Joe's BBQ and Lounge Jakarta. We pride ourselves on our slow-smoked barbecue so much, we shipped a one-ton smoker directly from St. Louis. We take traditional American barbecue and step it up a notch by smoking all our meat using wood from the Jackfruit tree. The inviting and soothing ambiance complete with lounge, bar, booths and semi-private meeting room has already become a favorite meeting place in Jakarta for fast-paced businessmen and women. Whether joining us for lunch, dinner, drinks or simply gathering with friends and family, our 550-square-meter restaurant, bar and lounge will comfortably seat over 150 people. Visit us and Experience the Love!

Tin Pan Alley offers American bistro cuisine, in the heart of Jakarta, located in the UOB building. American bistro culinary tradition features such foods as burgers, sandwiches, salads, pastas, steaks and innovative cuisine. The recipes are truly original with special attention to the quality and presentation! The ambience grabs your attention with the unique décor, just as if you have ‘discovered” a café set into an alley. Chef Rano Abryanto's dishes range from traditional American home cooking to typical backyard barbecue foods and regional specialties such as jambalaya, with exceptional desserts to top off your meal! Enjoy a drink at the bar before your meal with some unique beverage combinations as well.

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Escape the hectic urban life every time you enter Amadeus The Café - a genuine European coffee house. In addition to a full selection of classic European favorites, freshly baked pastries, cakes and other confectioneries, the Amadeus culinary team introduces a new menu of mouthwatering original creations every month. Amadeus bears the name of famed Austrian composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and his Viennese influence is evident in the ambiance created at our three locations - from the stylized interior design and décor elements, to the carefully selected music. Co-owned by the Froeschl Brothers, Christian and Karl, natives of Zwettl Austria, they share their passion for great food with Amadeus customers. Whether you are ... a busy professional just looking to get out of the office for a spell; looking for a hip and happening place to hang out; a connoisseur of all things fine and European; or newly love struck and embarking on a romance ... come to Amadeus as our honored guest. Share your joys, your passion, your youth, and your romance with us.

Red Square Vodka Bar is Jakarta's first Russian themed vodka bar, which creates, flairs, prepares, and then serves up the most complete selection of imported vodkas, flavored vodkas, infused vodkas, vodka martinis and vodka stick cocktails. Red Square original cocktails include the White Chocolate Martini, Vodka Tonic Fruit Splashes, Dip, Suck & Bite Shots, the Hypnotic Illusion, Red Island Iced Tea and our own Red Square flavored vodka infusions. Red Square serves 40 ml shots for Jakarta's most potent drinks! Red Square introduced Russian cuisine to the Jakarta marketplace, serving lunch, dinner and high end snacks from a kitchen/pantry. Red Square cuisine includes Chicken Kiev, Beef Stroganov, Beef Goulash, Seared Salmon and Chicken Shashlik. Located on the ground level facing the courtyard at the Plaza Senayan Arcadia, Red Square attracts a mix of Indonesians, expatriates and the young trendsetters. Check out our weekly theme nights and monthly promotions on our website or call 5790-1281.

If you want to experience Spanish cuisine and wines in Jakarta, look no further than Tapas Movida.  The menu features delicious Tapas and traditional Spanish dishes, such as freshly made Churros and delicious Paella. Another favorite of guests is our authentic Sangria, guaranteed to refresh guests on even the hottest day and inspire your palette for more Spanish cuisine adventures! Vegetarian and gluten free dishes also available. Our uniquely Spanish décor, family friend facilities, and great service welcomes guests to both indoor and outdoor seating area, with the distinctive terraced exteriors inspired by Antoni Gaudi of Barcelona. Live music entertains our guests Thursday through Sunday evenings. Sunday is a special draw due to the “Sangria Sunday Ole”, with 1 jug of Sangria and 1 Paella for Rp 250.000 (Oct 2011 prices). Outside catering available with chef’s special creations.

Coquelicot le Bistro is a charming French restaurant offering authentic homemade French food in a warm French art deco décor. Coquelicot’s new team, half French and half Indonesian, offers guests a vision of a real Parisian bistro to experience the magic of France! Our new ambiance, even cozier and our new dishes, even more Frenchy, are providing a chance to savor the rich traditional French cuisine. Casual and intimate, Coquelicot le Bistro immerses you in a warm homey ambiance perfect for lunch, supper or dinner for couples, friends and families! Our 50 seat capacity offers smoking and non-smoking area with comfortable sofas. Coquelicot (Kokeliko) is the French name of the striking red poppy that graces the French countryside.

Coquelicot’s guests favorite dishes are escargots (snails baked with a garlic and herb butter), Australian sirloin steak and its béarnaise sauce, cheese fondue and crème brulee, just to name a few. The new menu features homemade terrine de foie gras, navarrin d’agneau (marinated lamb in a white wine sauce) as well as dory and salmon papillottes for a lighter meal. French wine a la carte or by glass will delight your digestion. Additional services are available including: catering, special events, private events, French cooking classes, and French conversation. Chef Radian will be pleased to elaborate upon his special menu and customize dishes for your special occasion.

Kinara - in Hindi meaning a shore or edge – has been awarded Jakarta’s best Indian Restaurant and is located in the fashionable area of Kemang. This romantic restaurant is fashioned after the palaces of the mighty Maharajas and offers cuisines from every corner of the vast Indian subcontinent carefully prepared by our team of master chefs from India, along with an extensive wine selection. Before or after the perfect dinner in Kinara, visit our sports bar, Fez. Located on the first floor of the Kinara building, a sophisticated interior, two international-standard pool tables and excellent screens scattered throughout make Fez a welcome alternative to the heat and stress of Jakarta. They also make Fez the perfect place to meet and mingle with friends and colleagues at the end of the day.

For your private function, from 25 - 200 people, or just a romantic dinner for two, try our Chand Garden banquet hall. Situated high above street level with an open barbeque kitchen and romantic cabanas, the Chand Garden rooftop terrace is the perfect venue for parties and gatherings. Our elegant banquet room – available by reservation – is equipped with all the facilities required to host business luncheons, corporate gatherings and cocktail parties. Call our marketing team & let us plan your next corporate or private event. To savor the flavor of Kinara’s exotic cuisine and service in the comfort of your home or work place, try our premium catering service for your private parties, functions and gatherings.

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Tucked away in Tjideng, Central Jakarta, just a few minutes from the National Museum and the Presidential Palace, Huize Trivelli Heritage Resto & Patisserie is a great hideaway for a quiet business lunch, an after-work dinner or a perfect place for a special family gathering. The Huize Trivelli Heritage Resto & Patisserie building was built in the early-20th century, in an area that was known as Laan Trivelli and Tjideng Kamp, a historical Batavia neighborhood during Dutch colonial times. Huize Trivelli Heritage Resto & Patisserie serves traditional Indonesian family dishes that were adjusted to the Dutch palate or original Indische family cuisine, all at reasonable prices. Huize Trivelli Heritage Resto is known for the unique dishes which are made with devotion and love by the owner herself, using Huize Trivelli’s family recipes handed down from generation to generation, to ensure originality. Each meal is enjoyed in the homey ambiance surrounded by eclectic antique furnishings which blend the Javanese-European and Chinese cultural traditions of the family. Be sure to try the fresh from the oven Trivelli Insulinde Pastei followed by Trivelli Kerrie Laksa Njonja Molenvliet, one of the many dishes in the mini rijsstafel on the Harmonie menu. And finally, enjoy one of the traditional beverages, Bier Pletok a la Betawi, a drink which is made from sweet-smelling pandan leaves, cinnamon and cloves, and spiced up with ginger that warms your body. If you are bored with the modern, funky eateries, then drop by Huize Trivelli Heritage Resto & Patisserie where you will feel at home with its homey ambiance, mouthwatering food, and reasonable prices.

Wine and dine at Sperta Restaurant, grandkemang Hotel, in a casual, warm and relaxing ambience. The all-day dining venue specializes in selected European and Indonesian cuisines. The delectable dishes include grilled imported steaks, fresh seafood selection, pastas as well as authentic Indonesian specialities. On Sundays, guests are pampered at a leisurely buffet brunch with a truly spectacular feast of both Indonesian and Western delights. The Sparca Lounge is the perfect meeting point for late afternoon drinks and evening cocktails, serving a wide selection of delicacies, cheese and caviar as well as champagne, wine and martinis for those who are looking for total lifestyle indulgence. Deep round sofas, leather armchairs and vibrant music background make the lounge a cozy place to enjoy between friends and colleagues.

Hacienda Mexican Bar & Grill’s Chef Gerardo serves up Jakarta’s finest Mexican cuisine, margaritas and signature tequila cocktails. Conveniently located in Plaza Senayan Arcadia, Hacienda offers guests an array of carefully prepared Mexican dishes using the freshest ingredients. Our goal is to offer a fiesta for the senses where every experience is fresh, fun-filled and full of flavors coupled with friendly, outgoing and attentive service. Enjoy a wide selection of Hand Shaken, Frozen, Fruit and Premium Margaritas, imported tequilas, and both Mexican and local beers in the great Spanish themed interior. Signature Mexican Cocktails include Desperado Ice Tea, Cuba Libre, Mojodito, Bloody Maria, Green Lizard and several kinds of Margaritas! Hacienda is a modern Mexican restaurant which brings authentic Mexican food and the latest international tequila trends to Jakarta.

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