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A Taste of Taiwan’s Heritage at Privy Chef’s Table
Privy turns dining into a culinary journey with their newly launched Chef’s Table that brings a personal narrative exploring heritage and memory through dishes by the restaurant’s Founder and Executive Chef, Jonathan Tek. From 25–28 September 2025, guests are offered a seat at Chef Jon’s intimate corner, where Taiwan’s most beloved comfort food takes centre
How Young Indonesians are Inspiring a New Wave of Farmers
With the number of farmers on the decline, youth-led community movements like Seni Tani and AYO (Agriculture Youth Organisation) are key in addressing Indonesia’s future food security. Indonesia, like much of the rest of the world, is witnessing a fall in its number of farmers, threatening the vast archipelago’s dream of being able to feed
JICAF 2025 Officially Opens Doors For Indonesian Illustration On The Global Stage
The Jakarta Illustration & Creative Arts Fair (JICAF) officially opened on Thursday, 18 September 2025, at The Space, Senayan City, marking its third edition under the New Heights theme. This year’s event – JICAF 2025 – runs until 5 October, featuring more than 100 artists from 25 countries. As Indonesia’s largest illustration art platform, JICAF
Glenfiddich Unveils Limited Edition 16-Year-Old Whisky Celebrating Aston Martin F1 Team Partnership
Celebrating its multi-year partnership with the Aston Martin Formula One (F1) Team, Glenfiddich – the World’s Most Awarded Scotch Whisky – has unveiled a limited edition Glenfiddich 16-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. This release exemplifies the shared values of both parties: precision and intuition. The Glenfiddich 16-Year-Old is crafted from a carefully selected marriage of
Taman Safari Indonesia Launches Enchanting Valley as Puncak’s New Tourist Destination
Taman Safari Indonesia has officially opened its newest tourist destination, Enchanting Valley, a Recreation, Dining, and Entertainment (RDE) area located in Megamendung, Puncak – Bogor that combines nature, adventure, music, and cuisine across a 22-hectare area. The inauguration was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony by the Regent of Bogor, Rudi Susmanto, S.Si, together with officials
Ascott Regional Jakarta, Bogor & Bekasi Celebrate World Cleanup Day 2025 at Ragunan Zoo
Ascott Regional Jakarta, Bogor, and Bekasi held the World Cleanup Day 2025 today on 18 September with the theme “Small Act, Big Impact”. The event took place at Ragunan Zoo, and gathered more than 100 associates from 20 properties managed by The Ascott Limited across Jakarta, Bogor, and Bekasi. The activities included cleaning up the
Indonesia Design Week (IDW) 2025 Celebrates Creativity, Innovation & Collaboration
Indonesia Design Week (IDW), the flagship event of Indonesia Design District (IDD) PIK2, celebrates the world of design from 12 to 20 September 2025. As Indonesia’s largest design and furniture centre, IDD’s vision is to catalyse IDW 2025 beyond a commercial retail destination into an inclusive hotspot for designers, architects, and creative communities at large.
Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta Launches Rame Rame Buffet on Fridays at Cinnamon
Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta has introduced the Rame Rame Buffet, a Friday evening dining experience at Cinnamon that celebrates togetherness over a feast of Indonesian, Asian, and Western favorites. Available every Friday for dinner at IDR 388,000++ per person, the Rame Rame Buffet is designed for friends, families, and colleagues to gather, share stories, and indulge
Chile Week at COPA: Authentic Flavours & Exclusive 6-Course Dinner with Montes Alpha Wines
COPA restaurant at 25hours Hotel Jakarta is bringing the Andes straight to the city through their collaboration with the Embassy of Chile, celebrating the country’s Independence Day with a two-week programme of food, wine, and culture that transports diners straight to the streets of Santiago and the Chilean coast. From now until 21 September 2025,
British School Jakarta Shines at Pagelaran Sabang Merauke 2025
Held in Senayan’s Indonesia Arena, Hikayat Nusantara drew in an audience of 28,000 people across three days, who were treated to a nearly 3-hour exhibition of fabulous dance, music and stage production featuring students from British School Jakarta. The story follows Zie, played by Zahara, a Year 13 student from British School Jakarta, taking a
Take in Jakarta’s Skyline with Henshin at the Westin Jakarta
As the city’s skyscrapers rise even higher, so too has its culinary ambitions. Nothing speaks metropolitan dining more than sitting by a window that overlooks the bustling Jakarta scenes below. Perched on levels 67-69 at The Westin Jakarta, Henshin combines exquisite menus and breathtaking vistas that offer a taste of the high life, which is
Celebrating Jakarta’s Dessert Icons at the Golden Swirl Awards 2025
Held as part of Jakarta Dessert Week 2025 under Karisma Event Nusantara by Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, The Golden Swirl Awards – Jakarta Chapter returned for its second year to shine a spotlight on creativity, innovation, and excellence across Jakarta’s dessert scene. Far more than a trophy, the Golden Swirl Awards –
Shichirin Seminyak’s New Lunch Set Offers a True Taste of Japan
If you’re craving Japanese cuisine during your holiday in Bali, Shichirin Seminyak, a popular Japanese teppanyaki restaurant, introduces its latest lunch indulgence with the Taste of Japan Set. Located in the heart of Seminyak, Shichirin Seminyak is celebrated for its seamless blend of modern elegance with authentic Japanese traditions. The restaurant’s newest offering invites guests
