IJUMPI CULINARY CHALLENGE 2005

Nikko Bali Resort & Spa is proud to announce that its chefs won several medals during the recent IJUMPI Culinary Challenge 2005 held at the Central Parkir Kuta from 20-22 October with around 250 contestants from hotels and restaurants in Bali, Lombok and java. IJUMPI is the association of Indonesian Professionals Chefs.

The hotel’s kitchen team won nine medals in as many categories in which they competed – a gold in set menu display, six silvers from fruit carving, nasi tumpeng, live fish cooking, beef, ice carving and butter sculpture, and three bronzes from ice carving, live chicken cooking and sugar modeling.

Seen clockwise in the picture are Messrs. Stefan Mueller, F & B Director, and the be-medalled contestants, Oka Budi Utama, Komang Mariana, Surada, Samudera, Cahyo and Ibrahim.

COOKING CLASS AT NIKKO BALI RESORT & SPA

Nikko Bali Resort & Spa, a perfect place for dining experience and an ideal holiday destination in Bali has launched a new program, “Balinese Cooking Class with Traditional Seafood Market Exploration” at Jala-Jala Restaurant, every Thursday from 7.00 AM to lunchtime.

Class will start by all attendants’ departure from hotel lobby to the traditional seafood market at Jimbaran bay and followed by introduction of traditional Balinese herbs and spices at Jala-Jala Restaurant. Selection of Balinese dishes from appetizer to dessert and interesting condiments are demonstrated and explained to all class attendants.

Get the experience by joining the cooking class program at Nikko Bali Resort & Spa for only US$ 60 per person; price is subject to 21% government tax and service charge. Packages include coffee break, recipes folder and CD rom as well as Jala-Jala cooking apron and traditional Indonesian lunch. For more information and reservation, please call 0361 773388 ext. 7 or e-mail: fb@nikkobali.com.

SECURITY MEASURE

Following the October 1 st bomb blasts in Jimbaran and Kuta, we have immediately increased the security throughout the hotel with the assistance of additional trained staff and two (2) more members of the police force. All vehicles coming to our hotel are stopped and thoroughly checked, including interior and trunk, by our security.

Rated by the Bali Police Department as the first hotel in terms of safety and security for the years 2003 and 2004, Nikko Bali Resort & Spa is committed to provide the highest level of security and safety continuously and consistently.

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For more information, please contact:
Thierry Joho (Mr.)
General Manager
Nikko Bali Resort & Spa
Jl. Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Nusa Dua
Ph: +62 361 773377 Fax: +62 361 773388
gm@nikkobali.com www.nikkobali.com