In Reply to: FRAGRANT RICE posted by balimel on Friday, 21. January 2011 at 10:10 Bali Time:
Janet has three food/drink places in Ubud now and has her well established cooking school. I have attended the cooking school about 4 times now and have enjoyed it. It is sometimes presented by Janet, sometimes not, and no real way to know if she will be there. I have been lucky on 3 occasions to have her run it, she certainly has a certain "presence" and an interesting character. The class is more of a demonstration than a real hands on effort but there is a chance to get to grind spices and to stir the pot. It is a worthwhile thing to do especially if you do it attached to a market tour. I personally think the Thursday presentation is best being a meat eater, there is a vegetarian day from memory.
Her restaurants/bars are:
Casa Luna which is a bit of an institution and probably worth a meal there, I personally have but think there are better for cheaper about.
Indus which has a very nice view but again the same comments about eating there apply.
Luna Bar which is well worth a visit for a snack/coffee/drink.
Cheers, David