Bimasena offers new dining choice for food lovers<\/p>\n
By Grace Segran<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): Dining Room -- Jakarta's newest dining choice --
\nopened its door to customers for the first time last Friday.<\/p>\n
Located on the second floor of Bimasena and open only for
\ndinner from 7:00 to 11:00, the restaurant is open to the public
\nbut it hopes to attract in particular tenants of the nearby
\nDharmawangsa apartments and members of the Mines and Energy
\nSociety, in whose club premises it is housed.<\/p>\n
Bimasena was named after one of the heroes in the Mahabarata
\nlegend. According to the tale, Bima, as he was fondly called, was
\na giant of a man. He was a troubleshooter and the one called upon
\nto solve problems whenever they arose.<\/p>\n
Bima represents the virtues of strength, integrity and
\nhonesty. Likewise the Mines and Energy Society aims to represent
\nthe very same virtues for the mines and energy community,
\nsupporting it and giving it strength.<\/p>\n
Bimasena is the meeting place for business and social
\nassociates of the energy and mining industry, and a haven to
\nunwind among friends. Its facilities include a spa, fitness
\ncenter and restaurants. There are also cultural evenings and
\nother entertainment programs. The property is owned by the
\nsociety and managed by Rosewood Hotels and Resorts, Inc.<\/p>\n
Dining Room is a new addition to the Verandah coffee shop. The
\nrestaurant aims to create an atmosphere of familiarity; an
\nextension of one's dining room at home. Thus the generic name. In
\naddition to being a second home, it provides personalized service
\nby an all-female crew headed by maitre'd Santi. Cornices of
\nethnic designs, dimmed lighting and subdued colors give it a
\nresidential feel.<\/p>\n
Symmetry and synchrony pervade the Dining Room. It is
\ndominated by earthy greens and browns, which are contrasted with
\nelegant white. The decor is almost minimalist with a touch of
\nethnicity. Terra-cotta flower pots with a single long stalk of
\nwhite anggrek bulan grace every table. A beautiful Javanese
\nscreen carved out wood provides privacy for the table for six.<\/p>\n
The table is draped in a thick white linen tablecloth. The
\nsetting is luxurious and masculine: large leather-bound porcelain
\nplates, silver napkin rings and an elegant single candle stand,
\nrobust silver cutlery and crystal glassware. While the setting
\noozes elegance, the occasion is semiformal. Smart casual would be
\nthe order of the day.<\/p>\n
The focus and pride of Dining Room's menu is fresh USDA-
\ncertified beef.<\/p>\n
The menu is straightforward, typical of a dedicated grill.
\nPrime beef is featured prominently in a box; alternative dishes
\nare indicated outside the box. While the mainstay of Dining Room
\nmay be beef steaks, it is not a steak house. There is a wide
\nvariety of meat available: Australian double lamb chops, Dutch
\nveal chops and chicken. There is also seafood such as Norwegian
\nsalmon, spiny lobster and the catch of the day.<\/p>\n
While the chef prepares the grill, you can order fresh
\noysters, shrimp cocktail, smoked salmon, baked snails, fried
\njalapeno peppers, salad or soup.<\/p>\n
There is a selection of cheeses and desserts to round off the
\nmeal, including creme brulee, pineapple tatin tart, fresh fruit
\nplatter,and ice creams and sherbets.<\/p>\n
\"We place a strong consideration on health,\" says Nadira
\nAlatas, Public Relations Manager. \"Every main course is grilled
\nand not fried.\" There are lighter alternatives to huge steaks,
\nsuch as the petit 160 gram tenderloin, seafood and salads, Nadira
\npoints out. Skimmed milk and low-fat low-salt butter are used in
\ncooking.<\/p>\n
Dining Room at Bimasena has elevated the grill to a new level.
\nIt is good for an evening out with clients or friends, a
\ncelebration of a special event or an evening with the family.<\/p>",
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