All You Can Eat Festival at Aviary Bintaro
This month, Aviary Hotel Bintaro will hold Food Vaganza, a two-day All You Can Eat Festival at the hotel’s restaurant, Starling. Nasi Goreng Nanas. Friend Rice with Pineapple. Photo Courtesy of Aviary Bintaro/NOW!JAKARTA 10 food stalls, live music performances and special activities for children are all on offer for IDR 100,000. The All You Can
Savour the Spring Sunday Market at The Dharmawangsa Jakarta this April
To welcome Spring, The Dharmawangsa has brought back its lavish Sunday brunch where, on 22 April, guests can savour a range of sumptuous delicacies at the contemporary old town Jakarta Restaurant and The Courtyard. At the ‘Spring Sunday Market’, diners can sample dishes from various cuisines, accompanied by free flow champagne. The Spring Sunday Market
Guest Chef Nandan Singh Dhami Serves Up The Flavours of India at The Westin Jakarta
The Westin Jakarta brings a taste of India’s rich culinary history to Jakarta to its all-day dining restaurant Seasonal Tastes. Chef Nanda Singh Dhami is in town this month to dish up a range of Indian favourites through the “Flavours of India” special throughout March. Guest Chef Nandan Singh Dhami serves up the exotic flavours
Cafélulu, A Tropical Eatery at Kemang Village
As people enter Cafelculu, muted pink wall and the tropical greenery that abounds are enough to make you feel like it’s “Summer in California”. Located at Lippo Mall in Kemang Village, the brand new Cafelulu offers a wide range of international comfort food in a stylish, instagenic space. Muted pink wall and the tropical greenery
Musical Pilgrimage by Le Baroque Nomade and Franki Raden
When French musician Jean-Christophe Frisch and Indonesian composer Franki Raden collaborate, it results in a masterpiece. The pair performed at Usmar Ismail Hall last week as part of a collaboration between Le Baroque Nomade and Indonesian National Orchestra (INO). French music group Le baroque Nomade performed with traditional musicians from Indonesia National Orchestra at Usmar
Royal Ambarrukmo to Host Weddingku Exhibition Yogyakarta 2018
Royal Ambarrukmo will host the Weddingku Exhibition Yogyakarta (WEY) 2018 from 23 to 25 March at The Kasultanan Ballroom Royal Ambarrukmo. The event will feature more than 30 best-in-class wedding & party vendors. In collaboration with Weddingku group, the luxurious hotel in Yogyakarta will create a wedding fair on a grand scale. Photo courtesy of
Exploring Home Country Culture at JIS Elementary School Indonesia Week 2018
Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) brought a sense of excitement to its Elementary School at the Pattimura campus this week when it kicked off Indonesia Week 2018 on 19 March. During the five-day event, students, teachers, and parents will have the opportunity to explore the Indonesian experience by participating in variety of activities and enjoying cultural
Plaza Indonesia Fashion Week 2018 Starts with Vibrant Collections
Plaza Indonesia Fashion Week has started in full swing as designers showcase the pupil dilating Spring-Summer 2018 collection with vibrant colours and whimsical patterns representing the romantic and fun season this year. PIFW 2018 runs until Friday, 23 March. The Sebastian RED SS 2018 Collection. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA Three Indonesian designers BIN House, Sebastian
Explore Jakarta with Its various Transportation Modes
For years, Jakarta’s infrastructure and traffic congestion have been hot topics among residents and tourists alike. Thanks to the city government, however, there have been slight improvements in the availablity of public transportation that are just as tourist friendly as they are convenient for daily commuters. Here is a quick guide to the options available
Savouring Easter Delicacies at Some of Jakarta’s Premier Hotels
With Easter approaching this weekend, get together with family and friends and reflect on the joy of the season. Hotels around Jakarta are offering a range of options to help celebrate. Pullman Jakarta Pullman Jakarta invites guests on a culinary adventure at Sana Sini Restaurant at ‘Eggciting Easter’ on Sunday, 1 April. The hotel’s culinary
Weekend Workshop at Alun-Alun Indonesia
Spending the weekend hanging out with friends or just staying at home can be boring. How about doing something productive—and fun? Alun Alun Indonesia at Grand Indonesia Jakarta has organised a line-up of interesting workshops to help one understand Indonesian culture. Throughout this month, Alun-Alun Indonesia holds the creative workshop. Photo courtesy of Alun-Alun Indonesia
Oscars 2018 Committed to Promise an Inclusion for Future Films
The most prestigious night of The 90th Academy Awards promises the bright future of film industry to be more inclusive and bring more diversity to a screen. This year’s nomination becomes the huge step for Hollywood to transform in opening the broader possibility to involve in the production of the movie, representing the real story
From Down Syndrome Model to Glow in The Dark Clothing at PIFW 2018
Plaza Indonesia Fashion Week ended with a refreshing Spring-Summer 2018 collection from talented Indonesian designers, many of them predominantly deconstructing local fabric with modern twists as part of efforts to preserve culture. Featuring shows that moved audiences and inspired them with their runway models, it made for an unforgettable fashion event. Danjyo Hoyoji x Lucky