Dining News

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

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

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

Not that there aren’t any good Mexican restaurants in this pueblo, the problem is there can never be enough. So when news went around that a new restaurante had opened up, one that is slightly hidden away in the urban jungle of Senayan, I was ready to give Casa Mexico and their ‘Sunday Funday’ brunch

One of Australia’s leading winemakers and an internationally renowned wine show judge, Chris Hatcher knew early on that he wanted to be in the wine business. “Generally, you need a good understanding of biological sciences,” he said during a recent visit to Jakarta. “I was always good at that. People who are passionate about food

Carmel Gleeson, the President of Australia and New Zealand Association (ANZA). NOWJAKARTA Originally from Melbourne, a popular gastronomic destination in the land down under, Carmel Gleeson is a keen foodie who loves to spend her free time experimenting in the kitchen. Despite her busy schedule as the President of Australia and New Zealand Association (ANZA), Gleeson

Chef Franco fell in love with cooking at a very young age as he used to experiment in the kitchen after school before his parents came home from work. “I learned how to cook by myself and spent my free time cooking something simple, using any ingredients I could find at home. I started with

If guests ask me about the behavior towards wine in fine dining restaurants, I answer say to the, “If you really want to know than I will tell you, but it is going to take a while!” Why? Well, there are the hidden rules for the guest and the service staff. Yes, of course there

When thinking about Italian food, the first thing that comes to mind is most certainly pizza and pasta. And while Italians – and people around the world – surely love their most favourite comfort food, the country’s culinary treasures offer much more than these two beloved staples. Italian Chef Maurizio Bombini, who heads Kubu Kitchen

There is another French bistro in town, and it is definitely worth your time: Branché Bistro, located at Jalan Senopati in South Jakarta, offers mouthwatering dishes of both French and Asian cuisine as well as an extensive drink menu with various options of wine and cocktails, all served in a casual and relaxing ambience. Satisfy

One of the great things about the Chaine des Rotisseurs, a fine dining appreciation group based in France but enjoyed all over the world, is the fact that as a member you can join magnificent dinners all over the world, if you get organised in time! Here in Indonesia, it is very easy to get

Teras Bromo, the new dining establishment by Plataran Indonesia was officially opened last month. Situated only five kilometers away from Mount Bromo, the restaurant offers a wide selection of Indonesian-Asian dishes using locally-grown ingredients. Designed in a countryside-themed architectural style, the restaurant is ready to serve curious and hungry tourists delicious food and a magnificent