Nakanari

Author: Nakanari

  • Halo Halo in Nipa Hut Bar & Restaurant – Kissimmee, FL

    Halo Halo in Nipa Hut Bar & Restaurant – Kissimmee, FL

    I asked my friend, Jody Johan, if he was interested in trying the Filipino dessert, “halo halo.”

    We ended up driving to Kissimmee to check out this local Filipino restaurant. The place is well known for their halo halo and other traditional Filipino dishes.

    If you prefer, you can just order the dessert for $6.99 each. The portion is great for one person and the ingredients can vary widely, depending on the restaurant.

    Most of the ingredients include jack fruit, beans, other sweets, and my favorite — ube ice cream.

    Thanks Jody, for coming with me to check out this local spot.

     

    Nipa Hut Bar & Restaurant

     

    Address: 5565 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746

    Hours: Opens at 11AM

    Menu: nipahutfl.com

    Order: doordash.com

    Phone: (407) 507-3826

     

    Edited by Larnna Thompson

  • Spiki’s Java Adventure 2014 (Day 4) – Popcon Day 2

    Spiki’s Java Adventure 2014 (Day 4) – Popcon Day 2

    I was super excited for my second day at Popcon.  I had really bad jet lag but my body was full of energy to meet everyone!

    Just showing off my Lucky Cat Spiki tee.

    My 20-inch ninja Spiki dunny is in Jakarta with a nice family.

    The Spiki crew, all hand-painted.

    Time to finish my 20-inch mega munny!

    I planned to make it cute with a retro vibe.

    The hair dryer  helped the progress move along faster.

    I called on Dewi for a little bit of help.

    For lunch, we found a food spot just outside of the venue.  Josh was worried I wouldn’t be able to handle the food but I tried as much as I could.  It’s not every day you’re in Indonesia.

    The chicken tasted very good.

    Now, back to work.

    Hoki came to hang out with me for a few minutes.

    Thank you to Grace for inviting me!

    Meeting new friends.

    Spiki’s new friends.

    The work is  halfway done.

    One of the most nerve-racking moments happened when I met Mari Pangestu, the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy.

    Time to call it a day and rest to save some energy for tomorrow.

    Photo credits By

    Eric Wirjanata – http://www.thespacewanderer.com/

    Budi Tandiono

     

    Edited by Larnna Thompson

  • Spiki’s Java Adventure 2014 – Martabak Pecenongan 43

    Spiki’s Java Adventure 2014 – Martabak Pecenongan 43

    After Popcon one night, Joshua wanted to take me to have some local street food.  I’ve been told that The Martabak is the King of Indonesian Street Food.  They offer sweet or savory — two types dessert.  I was able to witness how it’s made.

    Everything is hand-made.  It looks like cake but the process doesn’t include any baking.

    The ingredients they use include cheese, butter, and more.  When they flip it halfway, you can see the cake start to form.

     

    Edited by Larnna Thompson

  • Grand Floridian’s Garden View Tea Room – Orlando, Florida

    Grand Floridian’s Garden View Tea Room – Orlando, Florida

    My coworkers and I have been talking about Afternoon Tea at Grand Floridian’s Garden View Tea Room so we finally locked down a date for a reservation.

    This location is a Disney venue with an airy British vibe and traditional tea, which means it’s very similar to English-style afternoon tea.

    Inside, the lobby is beautiful.  It’s one of the top wedding spots in Florida.

    Gigi is ready for tea time!

    They also offer a princess-themed tea party.

    I loved the traditional English tea set.

     

    Wendy and Chi with their little princess, Olivia.

    I ordered the Oolong tea.

    Each teapot was brought out with a cover to keep them warm.

    We ordered The Bedfordshire Tea ($35.00).  The first course had a medley of finger sandwiches accompanied with berries, cheese, and lavosh; the second course came with a buttery Scone and jam tart; the finale had a selection of delicate house-made pastries, strawberries and creme, or English trifle accompanied with your choice of tea (extra charge for additional pots of tea).

     

    As an added touch of magic for the little ones, Cinderella and her Prince Charming were in the lobby for a meet and greet. 

    Location: Grand Floridian Cafe

    Address: 4401 Floridian Way, Orlando, FL 32830

    Hours: Opens 9AM

    Phone #: (407) 939-3463

     

     

    Edited by Larnna Thompson

     

  • Magical Dining Month at Jack’s Place – Orlando, Florida

    Magical Dining Month at Jack’s Place – Orlando, Florida

    It’s one of my favorite times of the year — MAGICAL DINING MONTH!!!  It’s during this month that everyone can enjoy three-course meals, typically at high-end restaurants, for a great deal.  Not only is the price affordable but it’s also a great way to support your local community.

    This year we will try to experience new places so we can share our thoughts.  One of the first restaurants we went to was Jack’s Place, located in the Rosen Plaza Hotel near International Drive.

    Thanks Gigi, Wendy and Chi join us tonight dinner.

    They offered 2 kinds of bread, which I personally loved the raisin bread.

    I had the caesar salad with heart of romaine, Jack’s Caesar dressing, fresh shaved parmesan reggiano, and herbed focaccia croutons.

    The lobster bisque with roasted lobster stock, sherry wine, brandy spiced tomato, and lobster relish had really great flavor.

    The filet mignon was a grilled filet of beef with truffle mushroom sauce, boursin polenta, and Jack’s vegetable.  It was delicious and melted in my mouth.  Each bite was soft and flavorful with the truffle mushroom sauce.

    The pan seared sea bass with roasted sweet potato mash, sauteed concord grape, and grilled endive if you like fish.  I highly recommend it.  The sea bass had a crispy outside and was soft inside.

    One of the added perk of eating at Jack’s Place was the cartoon artist they had, who hand-doodles a picture for each table.  He was so quick that you didn’t even realize he had drawn your picture until after it was already done.

    We also ordered Jack’s Citrus Pie with fresh berries and whipped cream.

    As well as Jack’s Cheese Cake with caramel brûlée and fresh berries.

    Overall, we all really enjoyed our meals.

    Location: Rosen Plaza Hotel

    Address: 9700 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819

    Hours: Opens 5:30PM

    Website: jacksplacerestaurant.com

    Reservations: opentable.com

    Phone #: (407) 996-1787

     

     

    Edited by Larnna Thompson

  • Woodpecker Coffee Panglima Polim – Jakarta, Indonesia

    Woodpecker Coffee Panglima Polim – Jakarta, Indonesia

    While checking out some local boutiques in Jakarta, Budi recommended this cool cafe joint.

    While we were enjoying our coffee, a patron recognized Budi and the Plastic Culture! This is Jeffry Lu and he gave me the honor of doodling in his sketch book!

    Photo credits: Jeffrylu / http://instagram.com/jeffrylu
    Woodpecker Coffee
    Jl. Panglima Polim V No. 23
    Jakarta Selatan 12160
    Opening Hours: 
    Mon-Sun 10.00 – 22.00
  • Maihiro x Levvv Bag collections

    Maihiro x Levvv Bag collections

    Model: Kaitlin Jones @kaitlinjonez

    Photographer: Jason Cordoba/@jcordobaphotos

       

  • Bocas Grill Orlando – Orlando, Florida

    Bocas Grill Orlando – Orlando, Florida

    My friend and editor, Larnna, mentioned this new spot so we thought we’d give it a try.

    I checked their IG to see what some of their dishes looked like and to get an idea of what to order.

    Bocas Grill has Spanish and Latin American food so if you like that type of food, this is right up your alley.

    I ordered the Special Cappuccino with Nutella and Pirulín all around the rim ($6.00).

    Larnna’s husband ordered the Levin Truffle Burger which was 10 ounces of hand-cut Picanha, 100% Wagyu, breaded fried cheese, Romaine lettuce tomato, truffle oil, bacon, and truffle mayonnaise on a homemade black bun ($16.99).

    Larnna ordered the Arepas.

    I ordered the Lomo Encebollado with beef tenderloin, onions, and sauce ($11.99).

    My wife ordered the Wok Smoked Lomo Steak with mashed potatoes.

    For dessert, we ordered the Dulce de Leche Churro Milkshake with vanilla ice cream, churros blancos, and a dulce de leche shell topping ($14.00). It was massive and is definitely enough to share among 4 people.

    I would recommend checking out this place!

    Located in: Marketplace At Dr Phillips Address: #22, 7600 Dr Phillips Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819

    Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 10AM

    Phone: (407) 723-8351

    Menu: places.singleplatform.com

    Edited by Larnna Thompson

  • Pharrell Williams x G-Star Raw: Raw For The Oceans

    Pharrell Williams x G-Star Raw: Raw For The Oceans

    – Pharrell Williams x G-Star Raw: Raw For The Oceans Jacket

    – Mnml white tee

    – Mnml denim

    – Y-3 Qasa

    Photographer: Jody Johan

     

    Edited by Larnna Thompson