Katrin Figge
Sommelier Ikhsan Tahdinal Talks About The Art Of Wine
A sommelier is more than just a wine waiter in a restaurant. Their role encompasses many different aspects: in addition to an extensive knowledge of wine, they should also have a passion for food. They have to understand their customers’ needs and should be welcoming and easy to talk to. In short, a sommelier should
Changing Communities And The World Through Art
The global arts initiative Micro Galleries reclaims disused and forgotten spaces to transform them into small galleries with the help of international and local artists, to be enjoyed by the communities. This October, Micro Galleries will make its way to Jakarta. Micro Galleries, blurring the line between street art and fine art, wants to make
Storytelling from Tulisan
Indonesian brand Tulisan is mostly known for its collection of handmade and limited-edition illustrated prints, which are applied to bags, totes and household accessories. Boasting an easily recognizable but unique and quirky style, Tulisan – which literally translates as “handwriting” – has quickly turned into one of the country’s most favorite brands. NOW! Jakarta spoke
Meet Charins Chang, New Head Pastry Chef at Benedict
Following an unusual path from the chemistry lab to the kitchen, Charins Chang was recently appointed new Head Pastry Chef at Benedict. Chef Charins Chang is a busy young woman, but instead of growing weary, she thrives – especially when she talks about her true passion: desserts, cakes and sweets. Charins, who is now Head
The Role of Media in a World of Change
The 14th Eurasian Media Forum (EAMF) took place in Astana, Kazakhastan from June 22 to 24 and saw hundreds of delegates from over 60 countries come together to discuss, engage and share knowledge on the world’s most pressing issues and the role of media. Dariga Nazarbayeva, a politician, daughter of the President of Kazakhstan as
Fashion Photography with Sally Ann and Emily May
Photography duo Sally Ann and Emily May talk about fashion, photography and their unbreakable sisterly bond. Love them or hate them – you can’t choose your siblings. While some constantly engage in squabbles and can’t seem to find common ground, others are lucky enough to become best friends growing up. Sisters Sally Ann and Emily
A Pizza Party at Gran Melia
It is arguably one of the most famous dishes in the world and also the most photographed on social media platform Instagram: the Italian pizza. Since the modern pizza was invented in Naples, Italy, it has conquered the whole world and is loved by people of all ages in all its varieties – be it
An Interview with H.E. Peter MacArthur, Ambassador of Canada to Indonesia
H.E. Peter MacArthur arrived in Jakarta last September and sees great potential in the relationship between Indonesia and Canada. The Ambassador spoke to NOW! Jakarta about shared goals, areas of interest and his personal focus during his tenure in Indonesia. How would you characterize the relationship between Indonesia and Canada over the past year? It
Flair of Ireland at McGettigan’s
String music, hearty food and Guinness on tap – Irish pubs are extremely popular all across the globe, with McGettigan’s being the latest addition to Jakarta’s dining scene. Located at Mega Kuningan, South Jakarta, the spacious McGettigan’s boasts dark wood paneling and comfortable leather seats and is divided into different dining areas with mostly large
Connecting Jakarta to the Global Art World
After a successful first year, international art fair Art Stage Jakarta returns to the Indonesian capital from 11 to 13 August at Sheraton Grand Jakarta Gandaria City Hotel. Like its sister fair in Singapore, Art Stage Jakarta offers audiences a comprehensive overview of Southeast Asia’s growing contemporary art scenes. Organizers say that the fair acts
The Art Behind Antique Carpets
Turkuaz, the well-known fine dining restaurant located in Senopati, South Jakarta, does more than just serving authentic Turkish cuisine: the Turkuaz Gallery introduces the ancient art of carpets to guests. The gallery is run by Chef Sezai Zorlu’s brother Ozgur, who has extensive knowledge about carpets from all over the world and has previously worked
SIS Group of Schools Launches Education Initiative for Employees of Companies in Indonesia
The SIS Group of Schools is focused on carrying forward the baton of quality education while adapting the world renowned Singapore curriculum to the needs of Indonesian students. SIS recognises this challenging situation and has created what they believe to be a very positive solution: The SISI (SIS for Indonesia) program. SISI essentially provides access
ASEAN Literary Festival Goes Beyond Imagination
The ASEAN Literary Festival (ALF), the first and only literary event to focus primarily on works by authors from the region, will be held from 3 to 6 August in Jakarta’s Kota Tua this year. “A fondness for reading properly directed, must be an education in itself,” Jane Austen wrote in her novel “Mansfield Park”.
