Blog Posts on jakarta

RESTO RAVE ❤ Turkuaz Take 2 by The Diplomatic Wife on May 25, 2012The ambassador invited us to dinner at Turquaz to celebrate TD’s birthday (isn’t that the nicest?). It’s one of his favorite restaurants in Jakarta – he and his wife have become friends with the owners because they frequent it...

World Prayer Assembly Day 4 by Clueless Church Planter on May 18, 2012Yesterday was the highlight of the World Prayer Assembly 2012. Ptr Niko of Indonesia shared how he started the Healing Movement and reconcile all the churches in Indonesia. When he shared how God told him to remove the seal of … Continue readin...

RESTO RAVE ❤ Pork heaven at Paradise Dynasty Legend of Xiao Long Bao by The Diplomatic Wife on May 17, 2012After the lovely dinner we had at Asian Fashion Law’s the night before (future post on the yummy home-cooked meal!) wherein we were talking about how Filipinos in Jakarta are so crazy about pork that the mere whisper of pork gets us all hot an...

DIPLO MOMENT ♕ An evening with former President Ramos by The Diplomatic Wife on May 16, 2012A couple of weeks ago Former President Fidel V. Ramos (FVR) was in town to give a speech. And TD had the privilege of being his “close in.” TD picked him up at the airport in the wee hours of the morning and got home at 3 am then was up...

World Prayer Assembly Day 1 by Clueless Church Planter on May 14, 2012It’s been quite a day and a half for me today. I am now in Indonesia attending the largest prayer gathering in the world since 1984 Seoul Korea’s prayer movement happened. So in a way I am a part of … Continue reading →...

RESTO RAVE ❤ DiploDinner at Sanur Seafood Restaurant by The Diplomatic Wife on May 11, 2012After one of the meetings TD’s colleagues offered to treat for dinner at Sanur Seafood Restaurant. We were with Ambassador Nena Manalo who is one fascinating individual – she is so interesting and has so many experiences! It was an unforg...

JAKARTA FINDS ✽ Stylish living at Kare Jakarta by The Diplomatic Wife on May 8, 2012Did you know that the famous KARE Design - uber stylish home decor and furniture – is in Jakarta? It’s my favorite place to search for clocks (their clocks are cheaper than ACE hardware clocks AND more stylish!) and other statement/acce...

RESTO RAVE ❤ The Butcher Steak Restaurant by The Diplomatic Wife on May 6, 2012I’m not fond of steak, but like all men TD is. I can have it in small bites & appreciate the taste of high quality steak so I was totally game to try out The Butcher at Gandaria City Mall.  This resto only uses US Certified Meat. Pictures...

THIRSTY THURSDAY ☽ Bluegrass Bar and Grill by The Diplomatic Wife on May 4, 2012Last weekend we went out for some food and drinks. It’s been a while since we’ve gone out for drinks – not since the Internations monthly party at Otel Lobby I think! So it was nice to go somewhere new and meet new people. Pictures...

RESTO RAVE ❤ Ten Japanese Cuisine by The Diplomatic Wife on Apr 30, 2012To welcome friends who had just moved to Jakarta, a few friends and I got together for dinner at the Japanese resto in front in the posh Pakubuono Residences condominiums. A few pictures after the jump, which I took using my Canon point and shoot cam...