Honouring Italy’s Family Roots at La Balena

In Jakarta, many Italian restaurants have become sophisticated dining destinations, catering to well-dressed dinner crowds or couples on their weekly date night. Whilst the cuisine certainly suits a special occasion, Italian food is deeply rooted in family meals – and this is something that La Balena is preserving. Occupying its own standalone location in Pondok

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Crafting Local Cocktails at Artesian Bar, The Langham Jakarta

From its spot on the 65th floor, Artesian Bar Jakarta is changing how people think about cocktails with its latest menu, SLOW ROOTS. Debuting at The Langham Jakarta, the programme focuses on the connection between local farming and modern drinks. Driven by the idea that “what grows together pours together,” the menu transforms Indonesian seasonal

BIKO Group’s Next Round Begins

From Beer Garden to new digital touchpoints, dining-led concepts and bar venues with serious food credentials, BIKO Group is shifting how Jakarta eats, drinks and gathers From the Very First Pint The year was 2010, and a simple after-work drink in Jakarta was starting to feel expensive. People wanted somewhere easy-going to let off steam,

Markette’s After-Hours Drink Menu Is All About Easy Nights Out

Inside Markette, a casual dining spot by ISMAYA Group, the night is just getting started as the venue introduces a new cocktail program. Branching out from its famous comfort food lineup of loaded sandwiches and sizzling plates, the brand offers a relaxed alternative to Jakarta’s stiff bar scene. There are no dress codes, complicated gimmicks,

Shaken & Stirred - B1 Bar Takeover

‘Shaken & Stirred’ Brings Ivan Boris to B1 Bar for an Exclusive Takeover

Elevate your Friday night expectations on22 May 2026 as B1 Bar at AYANA Midplaza Jakarta ignites with ‘Shaken & Stirred.’ This exclusive residency features Ivan Boris, the González Byass Global Brand Ambassador whose visionary work has reshaped mixology across the Asia Pacific. Boris brings an electric fusion of technical mastery and avant-garde storytelling to the

Introducing Dharmawangsa’s Newest Comfort Staple: Dan's Diner

Introducing Dharmawangsa’s Newest Comfort Staple: Dan’s Diner

The essence of the American roadside eatery has taken root in Dharmawangsa. Born from a month-long journey through the authentic diners of New York and Los Angeles, Dan’s Diner stands as a fresh narrative from the creators of Dan’s Burgers. The design leans into the nostalgia of a Hollywood film set. Chrome stools line the

Sala Bistro Jakarta

The Highly Anticipated Opening of Sala Bistro Jakarta

The doors of Sala Bistro have swung open at Pondok Indah Mall 5, bringing a long-awaited breath of Balinese air to the heart of Jakarta. Named after the Spanish word for “living room,” the space is a masterclass in the art of the exhale. Teaming up with the Honu Group, Sala landed in South Jakarta

Parc & 9th Pizza

Parc & 9th Debuts Modern New York Bistrot Experience

Inspired by the New York intersections that define its name, Parc & 9th serves as a crossroads where the city’s energy meets good food and conversation. Debuting in mid-May, his 200-seat bistrot functions as a Manhattan neighborhood staple, shifting from a bright lunch spot into an intimate evening retreat for cocktails. The interior reflects this

Canella’s Elevated Debut at Hotel Tentrem Jakarta

High above Alam Sutera, Canella Restaurant has entered a new era on the 20th floor of Hotel Tentrem Jakarta. This relocation represents a complete elevation of the dining experience, moving from its original sixth-floor roots to a stunning new height that feels both exclusive and serene. The restaurant’s name—Italian for cinnamon—remains its heartbeat, defining a

Chef Brendon Chen

New Narratives on the Plate: SU MA Welcomes Chef Brendon Chen

SU MA’s kitchen enters a new chapter with the arrival of Co-Executive Chef Brendon Chen. Partnering with Ryan Kim, Chef Brendon grounds his Michelin-starred discipline in the lineage of his Chinese heritage, translating home-cooked memories into a refined dining experience. Chef Brendon’s culinary identity was shaped long before his professional career began, rooted in the

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