Dining News
House of Yuen
Chinese restaurants tend to walk the tightrope between opulent and garish. On one side is that gaudy glamour of dining rooms clad in rich red walls interspersed with exotic dragon murals or renderings of Chinese temples – the kind of place you might find a nodding gold cat sitting on the takeaway counter for good
Basque: Bar de Tapas
Basque Bar de Tapas, the newly establishment in Kuningan, is ready to enter the lively Jakarta’s dining scene with their eclectic Basque-inspired cuisine. The ambitious restaurant is also keen to show Jakarta’s foodies their creative Gin&Tonic selections which can’t be found anywhere else. Try one of Basque’s signatures, Peach Melloni that made of sparkling wine,
Impeccable Chaîne Des Rôtisseurs Chapitre Gala Dinner At Alila Seminyak
The invitation on the 25 June 2016 to Alila Seminyak promised an extraordinary Chapitre de Bailliage de Bali Gala Evening in the ballroom of a luxury beachside resort, with a unique seven-course menu and delightful selection of fine wines. Nothing though could have prepared us for the evening of superb food and service excellence that
New from The Union Group
Bistecca is a new Italian-American Steakhouse created by The Union Group. It’s a chophouse with pedigree, a red-blooded menu and a splendid martini bar. It’s a place to harbor a romantic tête-à-tête and pivotal business lunch or after-work drinks, it is set to be an icon in the Sudirman Central Business District. A highlight is
The Adventurous Chef Jocelyn Argaud
Chef Jocelyn Argaud surely has an adventurous spirit. Originally from Lyon, France, the chef grew up watching his mother cook at home which later inspired his passion for culinary. Chef Jocelyn’s portfolio is quite impressive—from working at several Michelin-starred restaurants, to cooking for world leaders and high-ranking government dignitaries during the G8 Summit, and to
Kila Kila
People say that time goes by easily when we’re having fun and that was exactly what happened when NOW! Jakarta team recently dined at Kila Kila by Akasya. From the group that brought us Akasya Catering, one of the biggest and most successful catering companies in Indonesia, now comes Kila Kila, an outstanding addition to
From Forbidden Fruit to The Last Kiss
The second Dinner Amicale, a small friendly dinner, organized by South Jakarta Baillage took place in the brand new luxury Four Seasons Jakarta. It is always exciting to be one of the first guests to try out new establishments, and we were thrilled to taste the creations of Four Seasons Executive Chef Marco Riva. Ever
Korean Craze at Ojju K-Food
To facilitate the mostly Indonesian youth generation’s love and excitement for Korean food, the prominent food and beverage company GF Culinary Group this August launched Ojju K-Food at Kota Kasablanka Mall. Located on the UG floor, Ojju K-Food is presenting the most mouthwatering Korean dishes such as the fermented vegetable Kimchi, the saute beef and
The Winners of NOW! Jakarta’s Best Restaurant, Bar and Cafe Award 2016
Top restaurateurs, bar and cafe operators, hoteliers as well as food industry professionals and other representatives of the hospitality industry attended the announcement ceremony of NOW! Jakarta’s Best Restaurant, Bar and Cafe Award 2016 on September 8th at Usmar Ismail Hall, Jakarta. The annual event also presented Indonesian celebrity chef Rinrin Marinka and prominent cooking
Industry Favourites at NOW! Jakarta’s BRBCA
For this year’s NOW! Jakarta’s Best Restaurant, Bar and Cafe Awards (BRBCA), a new category was added to the list: the “Industry Favourites”. While our own readers cast their votes in the other categories, the “Industry Favourites” are determined by industry professionals, including chefs, hoteliers, baristas, F&B managers and other culinary experts. In addition to
Celebrating Food with Jakarta’s International Epicurean
Petty Elliott sat down with some of the best chefs in Jakarta to get their thoughts on food and beyond. Read more to find out what goes on in the minds of Gilles Marx, Chef Founder of Amuz Gourmet Restaurant; Sean Macdougall, Executive Chef of The Ritz Carlton, Pacific Place and Oskar Urzelai, Chef of
Seasonal Tastes at The Westin Jakarta
From the latest (and tallest!) addition to Jakarta’s high-end hospitality scene here comes yet another pleasant surprise. Just one month old, The Westin Jakarta is already grabbing the attention of Jakarta food connoisseurs, thanks to its magnificent dining selections and its stunning view. At its all-day dining restaurant Seasonal Tastes, an extensive buffet awaits enthusiastic
Chef Sezai Zorlu’s Favorite Recipe
Often dubbed the ambassador of Turkish cuisine in Indonesia, Chef Sezai Zorlu has been a familiar face in Jakarta’s F&B industry since 1999. His restaurants Turkuaz, located in Senopati in South Jakarta, and the recently opened Warung Turki in Kemang have instantly become favourites among food enthusiasts in the city. Before coming to Indonesia, Chef Sezai
