Dining News

Success comes to those who dedicate everything to their passion in life. Thanks to the passion of the people behind Atico by Javanegra, dedication to good food has now been raised to new heights. As the name suggests, Atico by Javanegra is the second brainchild from the talented people driving Javanegra Gourmet Atelier, headed by

Benedict Pacific Place is the second location of Benedict, the all-day breakfast and coffeebar concept by The Union Group. After the successful first outlet in Grand Indonesia, Benedict is now catering to the SCBD crowd on the fourth floor of Pacific Place. Floor-to-ceiling open windows flood the airy space with light, making it perfect for

The world of food has changed a great deal in the way it is presented as well as its rapid growth in the number of restaurants, bars and cafes there are in Jakarta. Now, diners can expand their focus not only on the various of menu choices, best locations or exquisite taste of the cuisine,

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, 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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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