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ANNOUNCEMENT: 101 Martinis Brunch at The Ritz

September 27, 2011

I don’t know if you read a previous post entitled So Many Martinis, so little time… It’s about our group’s favorite Martini Brunch (or what we like to call DRUNCH for DRunk brUNCH) wherein on Sundays from 12nn to 3pm guests can enjoy unlimited martinis (21 different flavors to choose from!) during brunch!

I’m happy to announce that now it’s not even more awesome at 101 DIFFERENT MARTINI FLAVORS to choose from!

WOW. I am SO there!  More details after the jump!

The Martini Brunch offers different appetizer stations:

  • cold cuts station
  • raw bar including fresh oyster
  • salad bar
  • pizza and pasta station

For main dishes, guests select from an ala carte menu of chicken, beef or fish. These are made to order so you get them freshly cooked! (FYI the servings are usually massive too!)

Rib Eye Steak at Lobo's Sunday Martini BrunchSample main dish from the old Martini brunch: Rib Eye Steak

Other stations:

  • Aside from the Martinis, there will also be a bloody mary and sangria station.
  • The dessert buffet will have scrumptious desserts on display and live cooking stations.

Lobo legendary Irish Wake Up Call

My favorite way to start brunch: the Irish Wakeup Call!

But of course the highlight will be the massive selection of up to 101 martinis! Just to name a few…
      • summer watermelon
      • blackberry martini
      • the famous irish wake up call
      • Tokyo spice
      • fresca
      • lemongrass
      • el presidente
      • lychee martini
      • daisy buchanon
      • classic dry
      • white chocotini
      • choco mint

101 Martinis + yummy food + easy-listening live music = PERFECT LAZY SUNDAY. What do you think?

LOBO 101 MARTINIS BRUNCH

  • Starting October, every Sunday from 12.00 pm to 03.00 pm.
  • Rp. 458,000++ per person inclusive of bloody mary, martinis, sangria, wines and sparking wine.
  • Non-alcohol brunch is also an option at Rp. 328,000++ per person
  • Reservation can be made directly to Lobo at 62 21 2551 8881.

LOBO RESTAURANT

  • The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Jl. Lingkar Mega Kuningan Kav. E.1.1 no. 1, Mega Kuningan, Jakarta.
  • Tel. 021 2551 8862

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  1. Starlet says

    September 29, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    I would totally love to join DRUNCH! I wouldn’t be able to drink since i’m intollerant..probly a few sips, but I’m so down to brunch. And those mouthwatering pics just look way too good.

    I think Ritz simply knows how to make your food experience a pleasurable one! We went to their brunch at Half Moon Bay over here for our anniv last time and it was just divine!

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    • diplomaticwife says

      September 30, 2011 at 11:39 AM

      I agree with you on the Ritz! It seems that during our stay here I’ve spent 2 birthdays at the Ritz (different locations though), our wedding anniversary and Christmas! It’s not cheap but for sure it will be special! They really make an effort to give more than is expected! =D

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  2. Melany. says

    October 21, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Looks A-MAZING! & I do love a good Martini 🙂

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  3. diplomaticwife says

    October 21, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Kinda crazy right? I can’t imagine having unlimited access to 101 martinis. =P

    Reply
  4. Albert says

    October 25, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Hey there! Albert here, Kris B.’s friend who sent you the water purifier thingie 🙂

    Anyway, I’ve tried the martini brunch and unfortunately, it’s not as good as it used to be. The buffet selection is a lot smaller, and the seafood is frozen and tasteless. Much reduced options for the mains as well. Also, they won’t give you another glass of alcohol until you finish the previous one, which kinda puts a downer into the drinking spree! 🙂

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    • diplomaticwife says

      October 25, 2011 at 11:36 AM

      Hi Albert!! Nice to see you on my blog! What month did you try the Martini Brunch? The one that I tried before pa was the one with 28 martini selection, then I heard it wasn’t as good (fewer martini selection with sangria) then now it’s the 101 martini brunch. Which one did you try? Was it recent? I would be so sad to hear that! We’ve been wanting to try the 101 Martinis but we haven’t had the time or free Sunday. I find that super weird nga (not serving till you finish the first one) – where’s the decadence in that right?! Thanks so much for the feedback! =)

      Reply
  5. Albert says

    November 6, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    I tried it last October 9 when they launched the 101 martini version. I miss the old brunch in Prime in the basement!

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      November 7, 2011 at 5:25 PM

      Thanks for the comment and Lobo appreciates the feedback. They are eager to continue improving their offerings. Gosh I’ve never been there. What made it special for you? =)

      Reply

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