INIJIE wins Weekly ISBA 2009
Unbelievable! On the 4th week of August, INIJIE.com win as the best blog in food and travel category of Internet Sehat Blog Award (ISBA) 2009. I feel so happy even it’s just a weekly award. Honestly I had forgotten about this competition since I didn’t win it after the competition rolled for couple months. I think I don’t have a chance to win. But suddenly a MIRACLE happened and ...
Budek Story
Pas lagi nunggu check in di Recepsionis Hotel "S" di kawasan Sudirman, Jakarta. Di samping gw lagi ada mas2 mo nanya sumthing ama Petugas Culun Dengan Wajah Tak Berdosa (PCDWTB). Mas2 : Ada wifi-nya mas ? PCDWTB : (dengan ekspresi santai) Maaf, belum masuk pak :) (wooww.. salut bos (tepuk), jarang lho ada hotel yg ngaku kalo fasilitas mereka belum lengkap, oke.. kita ikuti statement berikutnya) PCDWTB : (masih dengan ...
Yu’ Limboek, Pecel Madiun Goes Exclusive
PECEL, makanan khas Jawa Timuran yang udah go International. Udah lintas daerah, budaya dan strata. Semua orang pasti pernah ngincipin, mulai dari si Otong yg asongan kaki lima sampe para Jenderal Bintang Lima. (koboi) Ke kota manapun juga, pasti ada yg jualan menu ini. Tapi cuman ada satu kota yg jadi simbol kedigdayaan pecel & markas besar pecel terkenal, yakni Madiun. Tapi sekarang ga usah repot2 ngacir ke Madiun ...
Romantic Delight at Java Paragon – Citilites
How can you imagine a perfect date? Although I’m not a romantic guy, (malu) but let me try. Hmm, a private dinner on a rooftop of a skyscraper building, accompanied by soft swing of summer breeze, a vibrant city view and jazzy voice of Norah Jones on our ears. How's that? No, that’s not my cheesy fantasy. I already felt it on my dinner at Citilites Bar & Resto. ...
An Evening at Ciputra Golf
Last Thursday, I was attending the media gathering of Ciputra Golf, Club & Hotel Surabaya. I was invited by Mr. Hendra Linanda; he’s the Asst. Marcom Manager. Well, it was an appreciation for me as a blogger, so I attended the event with big enthusiasm. It was a clear evening and I arrived at 5.30 pm. As you might know, Ciputra Golf is one of the biggest golf courses ...
Special Report Abu Dhabi : The Hatam Resto
*Written deliciously by Wuri, Initialers from Abu Dhabi, UAE. Enaknya dan uniknya tinggal di negara yang hampir 2/3 penduduknya justru expatriate adalah lebarnya kesempatan untuk mencicipi makanan-makanan dari segala macam penjuru dunia. Dari masakan Arab (jelaslah!), persia, India, dkk sampai masakan Eropa, Amerika, dan Asia Timur. Lengkap, tumplek blek! :D Welcome to the Persian cuisine Restaurant The Hatam, merupakan salah satu restoran arabia yang unik. Pertama kali masuk, ambiance Arabia amat ...
Short Escape to Madura 3 – Bebek Goreng Sinjay
This is my last story about my little adventure in Madura. Still with Carlos, Chris, dr. Angga and Alex. On our way to Sembilangan Lighthouse, we passed a crowded warung (food stall). It’s Warung Bebek Goreng Sinjay. Well, bebek goreng (fried duck) is a famous cuisine from Madura. Many legendary bebek goreng sellers in Surabaya come from Madura Island. We were so curious about this warung, so we planned to ...
Short Escape to Madura 2 – Sembilangan Lighthouse
Dear Initialers, this is the second part of my short Madura adventure… Warning: tons of pictures, watch out your bandwidth :) Well… well… after we had a quick lunch at Warung Amboina, Carlos suggested us to visit Sembilangan Lighthouse (Mercusuar Sembilangan). He had memories there on his childhood. Since we still had plenty of time, then I said “Okay!” Sembilangan Lighthouse is located near the western tip of Bangkalan, Madura. It ...
Short Escape to Madura 1 – Suramadu Bridge
Madura Island is not as famous as Bali. But recent development of Jembatan Suramadu (Suramadu Bridge) has been a magnet of attention to Madura as the new destination for investment and tourism. Suramadu connects Surabaya and Madura over the sea of Selat Madura. For centuries before, people have to cross over with boat. So, Suramadu is a huge breakthrough. Madura is not a common tourist attraction. But I’m curious ...
