Tuesday, January 13, 2015

TickTock Room Escape: Hurry Up and Escape, Guys!!

Last Sunday, I was visiting TickTock Escape in Alam Sutera, Tangerang, to try their very exciting escape game. The location is very easy to be found, because there are a huge banner of TickTock Escape and it’s located inside a building beside the main street. 

Minggu kemarin, aku baru saja berkunjung ke TickTock Escape di Alam Sutera, Tangerang, untuk mencoba permainan escape game mereka yang sangat menarik. Lokasinya gampang banget ditemukan, karena terdapat sebuah banner raksasa bertuliskan TickTock Escape, dan lokasinya pun berada di antara ruko-ruko pada jalan utama.

This is ticktock escape!

What is actually TickTock Escape?

TickTock Escape is basically a detective kind of game. So you will be locked inside a room, and you need to solve the mystery and open each of the room there to finally get out / escape. 
The game is for 2 - 6 people, but you can choose to bring more people if you would like to do so. 
But, don’t play this game alone, because you need accompany to help you think and solve the case together. This is more into a team kind of game :)

Apa sebenarnya TickTock Escape?

TickTock Escape sebenarnya adalah typical dari game detectif. Jadi, kamu akan dikunci dalam sebuah ruangan, dan kamu harus memecahkan misteri di ruangan tersebut agar bisa meloloskan diri. Permainan ini dirancang untuk 2 - 6 orang, tetapi kamu dapat membawa lebih dari 6 orang. Tetapi, jangan memainkan game ini sendirian ya, karena kamu pasti butuh bantuan orang lain untuk berpikir serta memecahkan misteri ini bersama. Permainan ini lebih kearah kerja kelompok atau teamwork daripada individualis :)

TickTock Escape: 3 Rooms Option


Sorry, there are no detail photos of each rooms because it is prohibited to take any picture of the room. 

Maaf, tidak ada detail foto untuk setiap ruangan karena dilarang untuk mengambil foto tiap ruangan.

The Three Game Types

1. The Mansion Heist

Here, you need to act like a thief who has just stolen some precious jewellery and need to escape the room really fast. It’s time for yourself to prove if you really are a professional thieves ;)
For you who’s still a beginner, this room is worth to try so you’ll know how to play the game

Disini, kamu perlu berakting menjadi seorang pencuri yang baru saja mencuri sebuah berlian dan harus melarikan diri dari ruangan secepat mungkin. Ini adalah waktu yang tepat untuk membuktikan bahwa kamu adalah seorang pencuri profesional. 
Bagi para pemula, ruangan ini merupakan pilihan tepat supaya kamu bisa mengetahui seperti apa permainan ticktock escape ini. 


2. Asylum

You will act as a doctorate student and you’re visiting a mental hospital. Suddenly, you and your team are locked inside a room. Find a way to get out and who’s behind this! 

Kamu berprofesi sebagai mahasiswa kedokteran dan sedang mengunjungi rumah sakit jiwa. Tiba-tiba, kamu dikunci dalam sebuah ruangan. Cari cara untuk mengeluarkan diri dan siapa sebenarnya dibalik semua ini!


3. Murder at The Opera House

There’s a woman name Liza, and she is a very professional pianist. One day, she was killed. Your job here is to help the police to discover who is the murderer of Liza. 
This room is for the expert one, so be ready to get confused!

Ada seorang perempuan bernama Liza, dan dia adalah seorang pemain piano profesional. Suatu hari, dia dibunuh. Tugasmu adalah membantu polisi mencari tahu siapa dalang dibalik semua ini. 
Ruangan ini khusus dibuat untuk para ekspert, jadi bersiaplah untuk kebingungan!

The rate per room is starting from more or less IDR 120,000 per person, depending on how many person you team are.

Harga dimulai dari kurang lebih Rp 120,000 per orang, tergantung berapa orang yang kamu ajak main disini. 

Look! A group of teenager are going to play TickTock. Also, look how helpful all the crew member here :)

Rules:

1. You are not allowed to bring anything inside the room (Phone, Camera, etc). 
1. Tidak boleh membawa apapun kedalam ruangan (HP, Kamera, dll)

2. Put all of your belongings inside the locker so you can enjoy your time fully inside the game room :)
2. Letakkan semua barang di dalam loker jadi kamu dapat menikmati permainan dengan seru

3. The time given is exactly 60 minutes, and if you’re really hopeless, the crew will give you maximum 2 clues. Use it at the right time, guys!
3. Waktu yang diberikan adalah 60 menit pas, dan jika kamu putus asa, para kru dapat memberikan maksimal 2 petunjuk untuk membantumu.

The Lockers

Tips: 

Details and logic matters!! Sometimes, the answer is just on the very little things, trust me.
Detail dan logika sangat penting. Terkadang, jawabannya berada di hal-hal kecil yang sepele.

We're having fun!

What did I try? (Apa yang aku coba?)


I try Murder at The Opera House. Guess what? I escaped!!!
Aku mencoba permainan Murder at The Opera House. Tebak? Aku berhasil keluar lho!!



Well, really? I was just joking! We failed and cannot escape :(
Ah, masa? Bercanda saja! Aku gagal dan tidak bisa lolos dari ruangan ini :(




Still, it was really fun and I can’t wait to go back!
Thank you TickTock Escape, especially kak Wahyu for letting me try this game!! I really appreciate all of your warm greetings. :)


In the end, Happy Playing and Hurry Up To Escape!!

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TickTock Escape
Ruko Jalur Sutera Kavling 29A No. 22 Alam Sutera, Tangerang
Booking / Inquiry: +6221-53140313
Directions: Go out from Alam Sutera highway, follow the road approx. 1 km, you’ll find ticktock escape on your left side. 
Petunjuk: Keluar Tol Alam Sutera, ikuti jalan lebih kurang 1 kilometer, posisi ada di deretan ruko sebelah kiri jalan.


Monday, January 12, 2015

Nomz Jakarta: Launching The New Brunch!

Nomz is a restaurant in Grand Indonesia that belongs to Chef Arnold, one of the judges at Masterchef Indonesia. 
I’m so lucky to be chosen as one of the 6 participants to enjoy their new brunch menu!! 
As I just arrived in Jakarta about 4 days ago, it’s definitely a good news for me! 

The Invitation Process

On one fine evening, I was just chilling on my bed, writing articles for some of my freelance agencies. Suddenly, I received this notification from Nomz, telling me that I was one of the 6 participants that have been chosen. Whoa!! I was really surprised and happy at the same time.

Nomz invites me to try their new brunch menu on Saturday, 9 January 2015 at 12 p.m.
I arrived approx at 12 p.m, and I met 3 participants that already been there. Wow, they’re so early, right? 


The Whole New Brunch

At about 1 p.m, the dishes were served. There are two options of brunch, which are:
1. Braised pork belly with sunny side up, pickled carrot, cucumber, coriander, sambal, and sourdough (number 2 on brunch menu)

2. Scrambled eggs with grilled prawn, sourdough, Asian greens and Balinese dressing (number 3 on brunch menu)

What a very looonnnggg brunch name to remember, right? The good thing is it gives you detail about what you will eat later on. If you can’t remember, just remember the one in the brackets, okay?


What did I pick? 

Well, I didn’t pick it, but the waiter was the one who give me the pork belly. (number 2 on brunch menu)
I’m so happy, though, because I’m a big fan of pork belly and I don’t feel like to eat prawn that time. 


How did it taste? 

Number 2 on brunch menu, The Pork Belly - IDR 85,000

Here's the detail. Look how juicy it is!!
The dressing / salad: 
It’s so refreshing! It will balance all the taste inside the plate. Even though I’m not a fan of vegetables and I don’t finish eating the whole salad, but I can eat all the carrot inside it. Yes, I’m too in love with the taste.

The bread
Honestly I don’t really know the name for this kind of bread. The colour is yellow in the middle because of the butter, and I really like it! Well, as you know I’m kind of dessert person, I definitely love butter. 

The sunny side up / egg: 
It taste great! I love the fact that the yellow part still juicy. Well cook, but some of the side burns, becomes a bit black, and taste bitter. 

The pork belly: 
Well, this is worth a try! I really love the pork belly. It’s so tender, well cook, well seasoning, and the most important thing it has this layer of pork fat that I really love! Too bad it’s only 2 slices :’( 
I crave for more!

Beverages - Apple Juice IDR 55,000
Actually, I want to try their Salted Caramel Milkshake. But it was sold out and they haven’t restock it yet :((
My second choice was actually soda, but I’m not allowed to drink soda because of several reasons  this time, that’s why I choose their apple juice. 

When the drink come, I ask the waiter whether it’s really Apple juice or not. It’s because the color is green. A bit weird, right? I bet they’re using green apple to make the apple juice.
Honestly, it can taste better if the apple taste sweet. At that time, the apple is a bit sour. 

A glance of Chef Arnold

Chef Arnold can’t join us for lunch because he’s busy preparing food for the customers. Well, it was Saturday and bunch of customers came to Nomz. They even have to stand up outside Nomz just to wait for the seat. It was super crowded!
After we finish eating, finally Chef Arnold come out and say hi to us. He even ask about how the food taste, and so on. 
A bit chit - chat, then all of us take a picture together with Chef Arnold. 
I even get a selfie with him!
He’s so handsome and so charming, really!




Once again, thank you Nomz and Chef Arnold for having us and for the brunch!!




P.S: I'll be back for the pastry!!!
Nomz Kitchen & Pastry
Grand Indonesia East Mall Ground Floor 06 - 07
Jakarta, Indonesia
Phone: +6221 - 23581211
www.nomzjakarta.com


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Sunday, January 11, 2015

JW Marriott: Insta Meet Surabaya!


I know it's kinda late to post this since the event was on December 2014. 
But, there's no word for too late for a blogpost right? ;) 

Actually, the reason I'm super late to post this is because I was waiting for the announcement of the winner of Insta Eat Photo Competition (well, who knows I win it right?) then, I'll post about the whole Insta Meet Event + The Winner Announcement. 
Unfortunately, I didn't win the Insta Eat Photo Competition :'(
Well, I still having fun and thanks for inviting me once again, JW Marriott Surabaya!!

The famous #handsinframe and I add #camerainframe

What is actually Insta Meet Event Surabaya?
Insta Meet Event Surabaya is held by JW Marriott Surabaya. The purpose is to market their restaurants even more - well, of course - and connects all the food lovers / bloggers / anything related to food addict together while enjoying foods provided by The Pavilion.
Not only that, JW Marriott also invites ko Jiewa inijie, one of the famous food blogger in Surabaya to share about his photo tips and tricks to us.
There were 20 participants invited, and one of them was me! ;)

The announcement! @meganfaustine is me ;)


Insta Meet Surabaya: The Schedule



So, what were we doing exactly in here?
On 2 p.m, the participants start to arrive on The Pavilion one by one. I was a bit late because of the Traffic, but fortunately I'm not the last person who arrives in here. 

I had a chance to taste The Pavilion Buffet at that day (Read the review below) for about one hour before the session with ko Jiewa begins. Ah, I should get there earlier to eat more and more, hahaha!

On 3 p.m, the session with ko Jiewa begins. He's basically talking about his photography journey and how he becomes a famous food photographer + blogger + instagrammer to us. Not to forget, the tips and tricks to get a very nicely done photo! It's really inspiring and I got a lot of new knowledges. Thanks, ko jie!

Eksis with ko Jie

After the session, then JW Marriott specially giving us some menus to be captured. The purpose is of course to apply what ko Jie has shared to us. The theme is all about the ambiance of eating inside JW Marriott. It was really fun and kinda crowded, because all of us is trying to get the perfect angle. Of course, there are plenty of tables provided for the 20 of us, so we all get a chance to take the food picture. 

Trust me, that drink is super delicious and refreshing!
It's a soup, and not a drink!
The prawn is so beautiful and well-cooked, right?
Even though there are no closing, JW Marriott already said that we feel enough taking pictures, then we can go back home because the whole event already finished. I close it with taking a picture with ko Jie. He's a nice person and very kind. 

I hope that I can join the next and next event with JW Marriott or with ko Jie again!

The Pavilion Review

Yes, we're going to the last and the most exciting part, the food review!
There are plenty choices that you can eat in The Pavilion, such as western food, salad, bread, noodles, ramen, and so on. To be honest, the taste is fine, but it's not really wow. I don't get any "wow" moment while eating it. I enjoy eating all kinds of the main course there, though!

Some of the desserts serve in The Pavilion

But then... the dessert is SUPER AWESOME!! I try all the desserts one by one and I can't pick my favourite one until now. Well, maybe it's the rainbow cake? Ah, no no no! All of the desserts are my favourite ever! I'll definitely come back for more desserts in the Pavilion and I recommend The Pavilion to all the food lovers in Surabaya!


JW Marriott Surabaya - The Pavilion
Jl. Embong Malang No. 85 - 89 
Surabaya 60261
Phone : +6231 - 5458888
www.marriott.com


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