Ascott Living January - March 2015 | Page 7

Surabaya Indonesia Enjoy the Michelin starred talents of chef Philippe Bohrer at Au Crocodile. Named after a stuffed crocodile, the talking points today are the mignardises which end the meal. www.au-crocodile.com The Chinese cuisine of Sarkies has retained its fans over decades. Dine in art deco splendour surrounded by décor that is a nod back to Dutch colonialism. The crispy cereal prawns are especially notable. (62-31) 545 4333 Visitors to Strasbourg should not miss a chance to see The Ballet of the Opéra national du Rhin. Founded in 1972, the company has a far-reaching repertoire from baroque to classical. www. operanationaldurhin.eu If you’re visiting in September, visit the Layang Layang Festival. Surabaya’s annual kite event has been running since 2010 and attracts hundreds of participants from across the globe. Edu Park, Pakuwon City Be engulfed in the darkness that is L’Alchimiste’s lair. One of Strasbourg’s favourite bars, it offers a wide range of cocktails in varying strengths of potency. Once visited never forgotten. 3 Rue des Soeurs If you’ve never tried a cotton candy martini, then Domicile Kitchen & Lounge is the place. A good range of martinis make this one of the newest places to be seen in Surabaya. Sumatera 35, Surabaya 60281 There are so many cafés to choose from in medieval Petit France, a UNESCO heritage site. Enjoy a stroll around the area and marvel at the vast selection on offer. You won’t be disappointed. 67000 Strasbourg Join fellow coffee aficionados for a cup of the finest at 306. Here careful brewing of only the beans in season will make your morning pick me up an experience to be savoured. www.threeosixcoffee.com Beneath the Hôpital Civil de Strasbourg lies an enormous wine cellar, with vintages from as long ago as 1295. Book a tour of discovery, they run from Monday to Saturday. www. vins-des-hospices-de-strasbourg.fr The House of Sampoerna Museum is built on the production of tobacco and cloves. Visitors can still see the production of dji sam soe, Indonesia’s prestigious hand rolled kretek cigarette. houseofsampoerna.museum Take to the water with a boat tour of the charming canals of the city. Some 700,000 visitors catch a boat each year to enjoy Strasbourg’s attractions from the water. www.batorama.fr One of the oldest cafés in Surabaya, Zangrandi is the place for ice cream and a variety of toppings. Buy some steamed peanuts from the stall outside while you wait. Jl. Yos Sudarso No. 15 Guests at Citadines Kléber Strasbourg will relish this historic city. The 107 fully-equipped apartments located on a quiet street, are an ideal location from which to explore. www.citadines.com Directly opposite the supermall Pakuwon Indah, most of the luxurious apartments at Ascott Waterplace Surabaya have their own private lift as well as home entertainment and wi-fi. www.the-ascott.com PHOTOs: alain-kaiser (The Ballet of the Opéra national du Rhin) Strasbourg france Enjoy sweeter deals and benefits when you become an Ascott online member. Register today at www. the-ascott.com/member and start enjoying the privileges!