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Four Tables for Every Craving at Tentrem Jakarta
There is a good reason to make a meal part of your visit to Tentrem Jakarta. The hotel is home to four restaurants, each with its own personality and menu. From a juicy burger downstairs to Cantonese favourites, Indonesian comfort food and pizza served high above the city, there is plenty to explore. Executive Chef
SEMAJA Celebrates Rasa Merdeka through Toko Oen’s 90-Year Culinary Story
Some food memories have a way of sticking around and Toko Oen is a good example. For 90 years, the restaurant has been part of Indonesia’s culinary landscape, known for its Indo-Dutch cooking and old-school favourites that have been enjoyed by generations of diners. This August, SEMAJA welcomes Toko Oen as part of Rasa Merdeka,
From Indonesian Classics to Contemporary Plates at Sanjiva
Indonesian cuisine has an endless amount to explore. One recipe can lead to a particular region, a spice, a cooking technique or a family tradition, and there is always another story waiting behind the next dish. Sanjiva, the new restaurant at The Orient Jakarta, A Royal Hideaway Hotel, takes that variety as its starting point.
Give Your Sunday Brunch a Coastal Twist at Sugar & Spice
What makes a Sunday brunch something to look forward to? At Sugar & Spice, on the 1st floor of InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah, it is the pleasure of gathering around the table, catching up with family and friends and taking your time over a meal. This Sunday tradition continues with The Coastal Atelier, launching on
Marriott Charity Classic 2026 Tees Off for Clean Water in East Nusa Tenggara
The Marriott Charity Classic Golf Tournament returns on Saturday, 22 August 2026, at Jatinangor National Golf & Resort, bringing golfers, hospitality leaders and corporate partners together to raise funds for clean water projects in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). Organised in partnership with Solar Chapter, this year’s tournament will direct its proceeds towards providing sustainable water
Best Mooncake Hampers in Jakarta: Mid-Autumn Festival 2026
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 significance, particularly during the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival. The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the 15th day
A New Creative Chapter for ARTOTEL Grand Prima Surabaya
ARTOTEL Grand Prima Surabaya is putting its new identity to work. The Hayam Wuruk hotel is pairing accommodation with rotating art, weekly music and entertainment, and a late-night food menu, giving travellers and Surabaya locals considerably more to do without leaving the property. The art programme offers the clearest indication of where the hotel is
The Trans Luxury Hotel Surabaya Makes Its Grand Debut
Surabaya has welcomed a new addition to its luxury hospitality scene with the grand opening of The Trans Luxury Hotel Surabaya on 14 August 2026. More than a sophisticated place to stay, the new property brings together hospitality, dining, wellness, leisure and entertainment, while its expansive Grand Ballroom provides a dedicated venue for MICE activities,
Diesel’s New Pop-Up Brings Bold Energy to Senayan City
After making its Indonesian pop-up debut at Central Department Store, Grand Indonesia, Diesel is taking its unmistakable attitude to another of Jakarta’s fashion destinations. The Italian fashion label has unveiled a new pop-up at Senayan City, where it will make its home on the Ground Floor for three months. Compact in size but bold in
A Weekend in Tune at The Gaia Hotel Bandung
The Gaia Music Festival (GMF) returned for its fifth edition on 14–15 August 2026. Bearing the theme Music for All, the festival reflected the belief that music is a shared space for everyone, transcending genres and backgrounds through a stellar line-up of musical acts. Against the cool, serene backdrop of the Bandung valley, expertly crafted
Yosafat Dwi Kurniawan Dresses for Change at The Langham Jakarta
Change does not always mean leaving something behind. Sometimes, it is simply a chance to discover what else is possible. For Yosafat Dwi Kurniawan, that idea became the starting point for “Après la Révolution”, a collection about the freedom that can emerge when established rules begin to change. Presented at Langham Fashion Soiree at The
A New Playground for Food Lovers
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
Three Ways to Celebrate Independence Day at ARTOTEL Gelora Senayan
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 month a festive twist through “Hadiah Kemerdekaan”, a collection of experiences that covers everything from a night away to a
