On 17 May, Arva kicks off its Cook the Island culinary series of exclusive, guest-chef-led dinners drawing inspiration from Bali’s incredible natural produce. A ‘four hands dinner’ will see Arva’s Chef Cihan joining forces with Chef Allessandro of Amici – a new Italian restaurant in Seminyak co-owned by Michelin-starred Chef Enrico Bartolini. The second Arva & Amici dinner will be hosted by Amici in Seminyak on 14 June with priority reservations offered to guests of Aman Villas at Nusa Dua.
From August, adding further lustre to Amankila’s culinary scene, is a new dining experience taking place at Ujung Water Palace. Built in 1901 and fully restored in 2000, this gracious estate was the architectural inspiration for Amankila.
Ensuring that resort guests have the entire historic site to themselves, after gates to the public close at 5pm, The Karangasem Royal Dinner begins with sunset drinks and canapés followed by a private guided palace tour. The multi-course dinner of royal Balinese dishes takes place at the palace’s highest point, with beautiful views of the palace grounds and the surrounding landscape.
Amanjiwo, Central Java
Resting in the foothills of the Menoreh Hills with inspiring views of Borobudur, Amanjiwo is perfectly placed to offer a spiritually enriching experience of Indonesia’s cultural heartland.
From 2 to 5 May, uncover the rich culinary heritage of the region with the resort’s sixth Culinary Expedition to Java. In collaboration with Amanjiwo’s Executive Chef Reza Kurniawan, this three-day gourmet journey will be hosted by renowned experimental chef Andrian Ishak of Indonesia’s first molecular gastronomy restaurant, Namaaz Dining.
Intimate dining experiences and gastronomic excursions include a welcome dinner and a picnic breakfast beside the Progo River and will culminate in an unforgettable gala dinner against the majestic backdrop of the Unesco-protected Buddhist sanctuary of Borobudur.
