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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_blockquote type="type1" border_color="#FFAC00"] Commanding a secluded cove on the vast stretch of Nusa Dua Bay, The Bay Bali has developed an inventive and thoroughly entertaining way to dine at one of Bali’s many attractive waterside environments. For its unique deployment of catering services it has become one of the most visited eating venues on Bali. Here a range of outdoor activities, entertainment along with a raft of dining experiences becomes a complete outing. The concept here is great dining while having fun. Here are some of the choices. [/vc_blockquote][vc_column_text] The Pirate Bay This is the place to experience the life of a pirate, with daily activities that include campfire building, traditional cooking, fishing (with nets), charades of chall...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_blockquote type="type1" border_color="#FFAC00"] The Parlour Kitchen, Bar & Lounge is one of those places that capture ones attention at first glance. Located in Seminyak’s swanky dining strip this casual fine dining restau- rant certainly deserves its address but not just for design. All aspects of this intriguing establishment meet the class and stan- dards that first impressions indicate. [/vc_blockquote][vc_column_text] Opened last July this trendy res- taurant adapts moods to com- pliment the day ’s movements from breakfast to dinner. Early sun shining through the restaurant’s windows herald a new day with post breakfast anticipation, invigorating diners and staff alike. A casual ambience pervades through lunch while the evening brings on a sophisti- c...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_blockquote type="type1" border_color="#FFAC00"] Te. Ja. Co is a lounge bar on a spectacular site and is furnished with inspired taste. This is a rather interesting place to celebrate “Thank God It’s Friday” or any other day of the week for that matter. [/vc_blockquote][vc_column_text] The interior of Te.Ja.Co features contemporary décor with an expressive use marble and timber adding a bit of oomph to the overall impression created on an initial visit. An open-air area overlooking their artificial lagoon along with the Indian Ocean is covered with rice grass thatching. Swaying palm trees in front of the building add to the bar’s fantasy environment. Here, one can enjoy the company of friends over a drink or two while overlooking a panorama of ocean and evening...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_blockquote type="type1" border_color="#FFAC00"] A new addition to Seminyak’s renowned dining venues has arrived in the form of Urchin with its Grill & Raw Bar. Dark timbered furniture and fittings here have been creatively laid out to present guests with the sort of welcoming ambience one would expect to experience on a visit to the seaside [/vc_blockquote][vc_column_text] Urchin specialises in Australian style seafood dishes with an expansive entrée menu offering in large part, raw presentations. The open kitchen adds to the welcoming nature of the restaurant as the chef and his staff prepare raw and grilled seafood dishes as well as land based meals for those who may prefer them. I chose the coral trout Carpaccio for my entrée. This consisted of a fille...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_blockquote type="type1" border_color="#FFAC00"] Locavore of Ubud offers a tantalizing range of artistically presented dishes that follow a globally popular restaurant trend appealing to a growing body of diners that regard themselves as locavores. [/vc_blockquote][vc_column_text] Simply put, a locavore is somebody who prefers to dine for numerous reasons on food put together with locally produced products. In this respect Locavore’s credibility is greatly enhanced by their ownership of two vegetable gardens and a pig farm that together provide 10-15% of the restaurant’s ingredients. The rest of the restaurant’s fare is prepared from products from around Bali and its sea. The menu here is primarily of a European nature with changes on a daily basis and has the...