Vertu Harmoni Jakarta Reopens its Executive Lounge
After more than a year, Vertu Harmoni Jakarta has reopened its Executive Lounge, offering a sophisticated and more private experience for selected guests staying at this city-centre hotel. Located on the 27th floor, the Executive Lounge offers panoramic views of the Jakarta skyline, designed to be a comfortable and intimate space, welcoming a wash of
Atria’s Wedding Season Offers Newly-Weds a Chance to Win Enchanting Honeymoon Escapes
Local hospitality brand, Parador Hotels & Resorts, is celebrating love with an all-new campaign set to reward couples getting married at one of their properties. Welcoming the ‘Atria Wedding Season’ is an enticing sweepstake called ‘Love’s Greatest Reward’, offering amazing travel experiences and prizes for couples who hold their special day with them, Parador Hotels
Indonesia on a Plate: Iconic Dishes of Famed Jakarta Venues
Thousands of islands, spread across landscapes that span floodplains, volcanic soils and sunny coastlines, rich in herbs and spices. These have culminated to create a national cuisine that is both vibrant and varied. Over the centuries, and passed down through the generations, Indonesia’s regional foods have stood the test of time, and have become dishes
Jakarta’s Delightful Delis
Sometimes we take the humble croissant and a cup of coffee in our favourite coffee shop for granted. But these places have shown us how to appreciate our day by not just sipping the coffee and biting into warm and crispy croissants but smelling the delicious trace of of the butter inside, perhaps the tang
Aged + Butchered: A Sizzling East-Meets-West Experience
In October 2020, MDS Group introduced Aged + Butchered Steakhouse as an avant-garde fusion of an American steakhouse and an Asian Yakiniku restaurant in Jakarta. It was born from Chef Andri Dionysius’ vision to create a contemporary dining place that celebrates and highlights the meticulously prepared selection of “Dry-Aged” and “Wet-Aged” meats. Today, we are
How Can You or Your Company Resist ‘Shrinkflation’?
You’ve heard of inflation, stagflation, disinflation and deflation in economic terms, but how about shrinkflation? You may not have heard of it, but unfortunately you’ve probably experienced it. by James Kallman Shrinkflation refers to a practice where the size or quantity of a product or service is reduced while its price remains the same or
Coming Back Stronger with HighScope Cup 8
HighScope Cup (HSCUP), an annual sports competition held by the high school and middle school student councils of Sekolah HighScope Indonesia TB.Simatupang, is finally back. After more than three years since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and the last HSCUP, this year’s HSCUP is back and stronger than ever. The event was held on
Frasers Hospitality Starts Awareness-Building Campaign with a Roadshow in Indonesia
On 23 June 2023, Frasers Hospitality held its inaugural roadshow in Indonesia. This is the first of a series of roadshows, planned to showcase Frasers’ award-winning properties to its corporate partners and nurture business growth in the Asia-Pacific region. Frasers Hospitality, as a member of Frasers Property Limited, a global hospitality operator with Gold-Standard serviced
Li Feng Restaurant Presents 7-Course Dining Experience with Two Michelin Starred Chef Fei
On 22 and 23 July 2023, the revered Cantonese restaurant Li Feng at Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta, invites guests to experience the visually stunning creations of Chef Fei, the distinguished Two Michelin Starred chef of ‘Jiang by Chef Fei’ at the Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou. During this exclusive, two-day culinary event, Chef Fei will take guests through
Karma Kandara Receives Four Accolades at the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2023
Perched on the cliff’s edge of Uluwatu, Karma Kandara has long been one of the most renowned five-star luxury resorts in Bali and worldwide. The iconic resort has now reached another milestone by receiving four accolades at the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2023, setting another benchmark for its hospitality excellence. Established in 2014, the Haute
Best Brunch in Jakarta: The Ultimate Weekend Indulgence
The origin of brunch is somewhat of a debate. Some say it started as post-church Sunday meals; some say that this tradition stems back to 14th century England as a ‘pre-hunt’ breakfast. Wherever it came from, this breakfast and lunch combo has become very much become a tradition of its own. Today it is a
Jardino: A Contemporary Restaurant Offering Delicious Comfort Food
Fraser Place’s all-day dining restaurant Jardino is ready to cater to Jakarta’s fast-paced consumer lifestyle with exceptional comfort food ranging from the Asian to the International menu. The restaurant’s talented chefs will treat guests to some of the best dining experiences for both lunch and dinner. Savour Asian and International cuisine in either the indoor dining
The Royal Weekend Getaway at The Sultan Hotel & Residence Jakarta
Summer vacation is upon us! After a half year full of work and school, it is time to take a break and unwind, relaxation and recreation are just as important for us to recharge, both in mind and body– ensuring that we will be at our hundred percent once we return back to our daily