These include the restaurant’s signature Venison Wellington, whose rich sauce is cleverly juxtaposed with flavors of rendang as well as the immaculate Sensation White (mango, meringue, coconut and cheesecake crumble) as well as the decadent PB&J, an Apéritif signature specifically crafted by Pastry Chef Ida Ayu Chinthya Dewi using locally sourced peanuts in homage to the ingredient’s prevalence in the Indonesian cuisine.
“We aim to redefine the entire experience of luxury fine dining, as we think about each guest’s enjoyment. From the space and décor to the atmosphere and quality of produce, whether local or imported, we value each and every little detail. At Apéritif Restaurant, quality comes first,” explains the Belgian born Vanderbeeken, who has netted over 25 years of experience in the hospitality arena.
“Our entire culinary journey is reflective of our philosophy—one that is unique and crosses many cultures and culinary borders. We would like to take you on a journey around the world with a well-balanced yet eclectic menu, beginning with the aperitivo at Apéritif’s very own bar, Pinstripe, where we offer a selection of high-end drinks and digestives.”
“After enjoying your premium fine-dining experience at Apéritif Restaurant, you may return to Pinstripe Bar to further enjoy our premium spirit collection or retreat next door to spend the night at the luxury resort Viceroy Bali.”
Nic also notes that many of Apéritif’s dishes have hints of Indonesia “which is also about respecting where we are and where we live, but are still international modern cuisine… We are bringing back memories of the various things we have tasted from our travels and life experiences, including that from Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Europe and America.”
Meal-enders are choreographed in the manner of a graceful repertoire that closes with petit fours, and unexpectedly, a game of pool, single malt, and a prized cigar coming straight from Pinstripe Bar.
An ode to the captivating tapestry of 1930s Bali, Pinstripe Bar is a world unto itself right from the very start; true to its very theme, its opening pour is dubbed The Cocktail Anthology, a series of inventive and ingenious cocktails that come in four separate sets, namely Harlem Renaissance (inspired by noted Mexican painter Miguel Covarrubias’ time in New York during the 1920s), Bali Sojourn (inspired by his sojourn in Bali in the 1930s and a vibrant chapter in Bali’s history), Pinstripe Signature (classic cocktails reimagined using local, fresh, and exotic flavors), and The Sober Guide (creative and delicious non-alcoholic options).
Using the tagline “Glass is the canvas, cocktails are our masterpieces,” each elixir at the elegant, speakeasy-like setting is specially crafted by head mixologist Panji Wisrawan, whose penchant for liquid poetry is inspired by his travels across lands and seas that unleash the unique and exotic story of Bali in every sip.
