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CURATED LIVING Brings Art and Design to ASHTA District 8
CURATED LIVING exhibition was held at ASHTA District 8 from 3 to 26 July 2026, presenting a multidisciplinary programme that brought together sculpture, interior design and cultural references within shared public spaces. Presented under the theme Where Design Meets Lifestyle, the programme examined the relationship between artistic expression and functional space. This approach reflected the
Surabaya Welcomes Its First TRANSFORMATION MVB Sustainability Forum
TRANSFORMATION Surabaya – MVB Sustainability Forum 2026 will be held on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, from 9am to 6pm at the Ballroom of JW Marriott Surabaya. The forum will bring together speakers from hospitality, tourism, manufacturing, urban development, sustainability services and government-related sectors to discuss practical sustainability action in Indonesia. The Surabaya edition is part
Sustainability Seminar at The Apurva Kempinski Bali Focuses on Regeneration
Path to Sustainable Growth: Regeneration for the Future brought heritage, sustainability and business responsibility into one direct conversation at the Nusantara Ballroom, The Apurva Kempinski Bali, on 24 June 2026. Moderated by Alistair Speirs of MVB Indonesia, the event gathered cultural figures, regenerative enterprises, financial institutions, hospitality leaders and young innovators to examine what Indonesia
Grand Café Adds Wagyu Feast to Its Friday Night Line-Up
The weekend starts a little earlier at Grand Café, Grand Hyatt Jakarta, where Friday nights are now dedicated to Wagyu Feast. Available every Friday evening from 6pm, the new dining experience puts premium Wagyu at the centre of a buffet that combines live cooking stations, table-served specialties, and a generous selection of international and Indonesian
Gaia Music Festival 2026 Returns with ‘Music For All’
Gaia Music Festival returns to The Gaia Hotel Bandung for its fifth edition on 14–15 August 2026. Guided by this year’s theme, “Music For All,” the festival features a lineup that spans jazz, pop, rock, and indie, inviting audiences of all ages to enjoy two days of live music amid Bandung’s cool natural surroundings. Leading
The Westin Jakarta Welcomes Luca Carrino as Executive Chef
The Westin Jakarta’s culinary team has a new leader as Luca Carrino joins the hotel as Executive Chef, whose career spans Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury hotels across Europe, Southeast Asia, North Asia, and the Middle East. Now based in Jakarta, Carrino oversees the hotel’s culinary operations across its collection of restaurants and lounges, including Seasonal
Gran Meliá Jakarta Celebrates 30 Years with a Record-Breaking Culinary Tribute
Marking its 30th anniversary, Gran Meliá Jakarta unveiled an extraordinary culinary centrepiece, a 31.5-metre Beef Rendang Wellington that earned the hotel a coveted Museum Rekor Dunia Indonesia (MURI) title. Presented at the hotel’s Lobby Lounge, the record-breaking creation brought together two culinary traditions in a single showpiece. Indonesia’s beloved rendang was reimagined through the refined
The 13th Ambassadors Round Table: Bulgaria
In this thirteenth edition of our series of ambassador interviews, we again change track and head to Eastern Europe, where there is a wealth of history and an abundance of culture about which we perhaps do not know enough. To rectify that, NOW! Jakarta founder Alistair Speirs (AGS) sat down to uncover the history and
Ironplate Fires Up a Summer Omakase!
Summer gets the tappan statement at Ironplate. This Jakarta Franco-Asian steakhouse has introduced its Summer Omakase, a limited-time menu that brings together seafood, summer vegetables, selected cuts and dessert in a seasonal dining format. Available from 3 July 2026 until the end of September 2026, the menu is priced at IDR 1,200,000++ per person, with
Chef’s Day Out Brings Hanoi’s Street Food Soul to Silk Bistro
Silk Bistro is inviting diners to discover the vibrant flavours and culture of Vietnam through Chef’s Day Out: Vietnam Edition, a limited-time dining experience inspired by chefs Freddie Salim and Kartika Chandra’s five-day culinary journey through Hanoi. Created in collaboration with Roche Mazet, Silk Bistro’s wine partner, the seasonal menu explores a simple yet thoughtful
When School’s Out, City Stay Begins at Mangkuluhur ARTOTEL Suites
For the upcoming school holiday season, Mangkuluhur ARTOTEL Suites presents School’s Out, Fun Stay!, a Jakarta staycation package that brings together family accommodation, children’s in-room perks, weekend activities and access to the hotel’s lifestyle facilities. Available for booking and stays until 13 July 2026, the package starts from IDR 1,900,000 nett per night and includes
Inside Rumah SukkhaCitta’s New Home
On its tenth anniversary, the award-winning farm-to-closet fashion label SukkhaCitta reopens its flagship store, now known as Rumah SukkhaCitta at ASHTA District 8. For the first time, visitors can experience the brand’s entire journey—from farm to closet—under one roof. Designed as a sanctuary amid the pace of city life, the space blends natural materials and
‘Anotherland’ Reveals a New Side of Hendrick’s in Jakarta
If there’s one thing Hendrick’s Gin has taught us over the years, it’s that the best ideas often come from the most unexpected pairings. From its signature pairing of rose and cucumber to its delightfully whimsical world, curiosity has long been part of the brand’s DNA. With Another Hendrick’s, that spirit of exploration continues. Another
