On A High
Craving a bit of Java? No, not the coffee, but Indonesia's fifth-largest island. If you're a rooftop-dweller at heart, check out Agra, the highest rooftop lounge and bar located on the 29th floor of Alila Solo resort. Opened earlier this year, Agra offers a selection of eclectic tapas alongside an array of cocktails, mocktails, wines and spirits. Some of their signature cocktails include 29°, a jamu-based cocktail with three kinds of rum and the Italian Cream Soda as an alcohol-free alternative. Tapas include Potato Bombas Barcelona, a traditional Spanish Catalan dish made with potatoes stuffed with lamb stew and pesto aioli and Tongseng Tortellini, an Italian interpretation of an authentic Solonese delicacy. The 120-seater has both an indoor and outdoor space, the latter offering 270-degree panoramic views of the city. Inspired by the colours and patterns of native tropical plants, the colour combination and accent detail have been designed by architect Budiman Hendropurnomo from Denton Corker Marshall Jakarta. For more information, check alilahotels.com
Compiled by Dylan Tan, Tay Suan Chiang, Avanti Nim, Rachel Loi and Cheah Ui-Hoon
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