Upon arriving you are met with neutral colours and stylish accents: just what you would expect from Bali, surrounded by lush greenery. It has a huge lounge area, decorated with original Art and furnished with classic Indonesian pieces. The pool area will keep young and old entertained and relaxed throughout the day, whilst the well planned out cushioned seating / dining area provides an ideal setting for al fresco dinners and evening drinks.
Reef is open all day, and currently, there’s no entry fee, so outside guests can enjoy it as well. The sparkling long pool overlooks a private crescent of golden sand lapped by clear water, generous day beds surround the pool with floating white curtains for privacy. On the weekends live music features from sunset, making this a romantic spot to enjoy the warm breezes.
With Belgian Executive-chef Nic Vanderbeeken at the helm, the restaurant attracted rave reviews from the start. The elegant white building shines like a beacon as you drive in. Divided into two sections; the 1920’s art deco-inspired bar with panoramic views over the river gorge; and the crisp, colonial-style restaurant dressed in grey and white with a checkerboard floor and a gleaming open kitchen.
the most recent addition to the culinary line-up at Ocaso where he brings his signature Latin American flavors to play with their Mexican menu. His creative input brings a more diverse range of flavours and tastes to Ocaso, bringing it to the forefront of exciting dining destinations in Uluwatu.
When I first came to Bali roughly two months ago, I knew a couple of things about the island: one was that it’s a popular place for people to come for retreats and practice yoga. At that time, I wondered what made this place a magnet for people seeking spirituality? I found a few of the answers to these questions on my path to discovery, and more than a few things about myself as well.
Sendok Kreatif is a movement that aims to empower the local Balinese community by encouraging creative thinking in order to build self-sustainable micro-businesses. Sendok Kreatif is a team of 4: Landriati, founder of Dine and Wine (media & restaurant consultant), Chef Wayan, Executive Chef at Desa Potato Head Bali, Nadia, independent Graphic Designer and Visual Artist, and Heru, founder of Hay Concept (hotel & restaurant consultant). The team shares valuable knowledge from the hospitality business as well as start-up funds for candidates with promising ideas.
Our writer Dasha had never tried yoga before and was curious about the origins and philosophy, she put herself to the test.
You can't keep a good island down. This month Bali Food brings you news of fabulous new restaurant openings, new menus and killer cocktails.
The soothing valley of Sidemen is home to the eco-friendly Samanvaya resort, worthy of the short trip to this blissful valley.
Minutes from Canggu and the wild beaches of Tabanan, Ulaman Eco Retreat, nestled between two sacred rivers, is a vision for the future of Bali tourism.
