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Indonesia’s whisky scene has welcomed two new names with the arrival of Glengoyne and Tamdhu. Officially launched at Cohiba Atmosphere Jakarta on 25 June 2026, the Scottish single malt distilleries share a commitment to traditional
Elevated Comfort for Every Journey Finding the perfect urban escape in a neighbourhood as bustling as Tanah Abang can feel like a mission in itself. But Ashley Hotel Group is flipping the script with its
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A chrome figure standing eight metres tall is now greeting travellers before they leave Indonesia. Butter Baby, the Jakarta-born character-led IP, has opened its fifth location at the Departure area of Terminal 3, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, marking a significant step for a local creative concept preparing for wider international growth. Unveiled on 22 June 2026,
From Beer Garden to new digital touchpoints, dining-led concepts and bar venues with serious food credentials, BIKO Group is shifting how Jakarta eats, drinks and gathers From the Very First Pint The year was 2010, and a simple after-work drink in Jakarta was starting to feel expensive. People wanted somewhere easy-going to let off steam,
In Jakarta, many Italian restaurants have become sophisticated dining destinations, catering to well-dressed dinner crowds or couples on their weekly date night. Whilst the cuisine certainly suits a special occasion, Italian food is deeply rooted in family meals – and this is something that La Balena is preserving. Occupying its own standalone location in Pondok
