nutmegs: the second coming of hu'u
Already open a few months now but garnering an increasingly loyal following amongst visitors to Bali is Hu'u's very picturesque Nutmegs restaurant (Jl Oberoi, Seminyak, T: 0361 736 443). With oversized cushions and low slung rattan tables for pre-dinner cocktails below the Frangipani trees, hundreds of candles scattered throughout the garden environment and the peaceful trickle of the waterfall at the far end of the open air restaurant, Nutmegs is a winning combination of finesse, style and did we mention taste? Check out the duck pancakes, squid salad, slow cooked teriyaki salmon with brandade of crab and capsicum coulis, or the grilled angus rib eye steak with parsnip puree, glazed shallots, sugar peas and black pepper sauce, then scupper your best laid diet plans with the caramelized banana tart or the devilish rhubarb and ginger crumble. Top dollar dining in Seminyak, reservations recommended.

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stylish indulgence at dala
Villa De Daun (Jl Raya Legian, Kuta, T: 0361 755 728) an exclusive villa retreat in the heart of Kuta, is delighted to announce the launch of its new spa facility. DaLa Spa has been designed as an opulent wellness facility where personal indulgence takes on a whole new meaning. A choice of seven treatment rooms is available, each one named after an exotic flower and taking on a different interior theme, colour and ambience. The menu has a composition of different massage therapies, body scrubs, masks, beauty rituals and bath time indulgences with a special emphasis on treatments for couples and honeymooners.

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good karma...
Congratulations to Sheree Commerford who is the lucky winner of our Karma Kandara competition. She correctly answered the question, 'what is the signature restaurant of the Karma Resort in Jimbaran?' The answer is (and this one really was easy) Raymond Saja's much revered, 'Di Mare'.

The voucher for your stay is available to collect from the hello bali office.

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kupu kupu on the beach
If it's the beach you're after and not the rice paddies of Ubud then Kupu Kupu Barong Jimbaran (Jl Wana Segara, Tuban, T: 0361 753 780) have just the solution with the opening of their eleven new suites in Jimbaran Bay. The boutique hotel is shrouded in a shady tropical garden right on the white sand bay far away from the buzz of everyday life elsewhere on Bali's south coast. Various packages available, www.kupubarongbeach.com

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get high...
Take a unique look at Bali from the skies with the new Bali Eye hot air balloon in Nusa Dua (T: 0361 770 101). Hover 100 metres above the manicured Nusa Dua gardens and treat yourself to a majestic view of the south of the island. The balloon is tethered to terra firma to prevent any unplanned trips to Antarctica but we anticipate some bungee balloon activity in the very near future…

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getting higher...
Beginning November 27, Qatar Airways (T: 0361 752 222) will operate four non-stop flights a week between Doha, capital of the State of Qatar and Stockholm-Arlanda International Airport. The award-winning airline, ranked Five Star for service and hospitality by industry audit Skytrax, will use an Airbus A319, with a two-class configuration offering eight seats in Business Class and 102 seats in Economy. With the launch of Stockholm, Qatar Airways adds its second European destination to its rapidly-growing international network this year following on from the successful launch in June of flights between Doha and Geneva. Currently Qatar operates four flights a week from Bali to Doha on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

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win 2 nights at hotel tugu..!
Here's a chance to explore the beautiful heritage of Indonesia at Hotel Tugu, Canggu for one lucky winner and partner. Turn to pages 16 and 17 to answer the following question:

What is the name of the chef at Waroeng Tugu who has cooked for the two previous Indonesian presidents?

Answer by email to: competition@indomultimedia.co.id

Closing date is 30th November, winner will be notified by email and in the January 2008 issue of hello bali. The Editor's decision is final.

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the sky's the limit...
Taking Kuta nightlife to a new level is the latest and greatest tier on the Sky Garden cake – Sky High (Jl Legian, T: 0361 756 362), recently renovated and unleashed upon the unsuspecting general public. Now towering far above the Legian skyline the uber swanky, minimalist décor of the top floor gives the loyal devotees of Sky Garden more room to shake their thang every night of the week. Pick up the VIP member application form and enjoy Sky High benefits every time you visit, amassing points to claim discounts and chances to win prizes along the way.

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zoolander
Bali Zoo (Jl Raya Singapadu, Sukawati, Gianyar, T: 0361 294 356) opened their gates in October for the new night zoo with over 350 endangered animals in 3.5 hectares of tropical gardens. Expect to see Kecak fire dances and Joged jungle dances with the added bonus of barbeque dinners at the Star Bhoga restaurant. www.bali-zoo.com

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one for the kids
Hu'u saw a different kind of crowd from the usual weekend partygoers lining up to get in the door on October 12th. The crowd peaked at around two hundred people, made up of members of the surfing community, media, and supporters of the Bali Kids, gathering at Hu'u at the invitation of Oakley Indonesia and Villa Mana to help raise money for a worthy cause; the needy kids of Bali, and specifically the Bali Kids non-profit organization.

At the end of the night, Billy Boen from Oakley handed a cheque for IDR 19,435,000 to Brenton Whittaker from Bali Kids, money collected from dinner ticket sales and the proceeds from the live auction. Thanks and congratulations to all those in attendance for lending support to such a great initiative.

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blossoming cuisine
Global cuisine comes to Sentosa Private Villas (Jl Pura Telaga Waja, T: 0361 730 333) this autumn with the arrival of chef Chris Patzoid. Previously having taken charge of the kitchens of Ku De Ta, Axiom and The Canggu Club Chris brings his own unique and inventive touch to the much lauded Seminyak eatery that is Blossom.

The winning Thai formula of Blossom remains but is now complemented by a second menu with such international temptations as the gnocchi with basil crust, warm tomato juice with pecorino chips and a confit of pork belly with vodka and cranberry jelly and a braised red cabbage. There is also the introduction of a new 24 hour room service menu to the villas and a special late night menu running from 11pm to 6am nightly.