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August in Jakarta is a good excuse to slow down and make plans with the people you usually see between busy schedules. With Independence Day falling on 17 August, ARTOTEL Gelora Senayan is giving the
Restaurants across the city have prepared the ultimate gift sets to celebrate this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival. Here we present the best mooncake hampers in Jakarta this 2026. Mooncakes are traditional Chinese pastries with great cultural

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After more than a decade, Pasar Senggol at Summarecon Mall Bekasi is entering a new chapter as Hungry Playground. More than simply a change of name, the transformation marks a fresh take on the much-loved culinary festival, bringing together food, entertainment and lifestyle experiences in one lively destination. Guided by the tagline Play More, Eat

Cocktail bars are their own breed of venue – they’re stylish, comfortable and most importantly promise a well-made libation. Whether you prefer a sultry speakeasy or somewhere lively and full of life, you’ll find the full range in this curated list of cocktail bars in Jakarta. These venues represent the crème de la crème of

Sari Pacific Jakarta’s legendary Japanese restaurant returns with a new look and a new name, but the charms that built its reputation still remain. There is something reassuring about returning to a restaurant that has been around for years. Even when faces change, interiors are updated, and new dishes appear on the menu, guests will