Dining News

Spending an afternoon drinking tea and nibbling on snacks and other delicacies is as good as it gets – the Gran Melia Hotel Jakarta offers guests high tea packages in its cozy Lobby Lounge. High tea is a cherished British tradition, dating back to the mid 1700s as an afternoon meal which was initially served

Pablo, one of the most popular cheesecake shops in the world, has opened a second outlet in March at Neo Soho Department Store in West Jakarta, following the success of its first outlet at Gandaria City Mall. Jakarta’s foodies who are craving Pablo’s signature melt-in-your-mouth Original Cheese Tart, Chocolate Cheese Tart, and Matcha Cheese Tart

Petty Elliott discovers how a music graduate found a successful career as pastry chef and entrepreneur. Talita Setyadi spent much of her childhood and student days in New Zealand. Her first love was music and jazz in particular, but her passion shifted in a completely different direction: into the culinary world and specifically the creation of

A favourite of Jakarta’s restaurant and bar scene since it opened its doors in 2009, Potato Head Jakarta was the first establishment of the renowned PTT Family. In this highly competitive industry, it is crucial to stay creative and innovative in order to keep diners coming back for more. Dedy Sutan, Potato Head group’s pastry

Celebrating its grand opening in mid March, European-Asian restaurant Baxter Smith is ready to serve up an array of fusion food in a casual dining atmosphere, which is dominated by the steampunk interior of 19th century industrial London. Strategically located in South Jakarta’s Senopati, an area known for an abundance of cafés and bistros, Baxter

In case you haven’t heard, Argentine cuisine has been on the minds of Jakarta foodies lately. And by Argentine food, we’re talking about more than just steak and wine – although those two do make up a big part of the country’s dining experience. Enter La Posta – Taste of Argentina, a restaurant that offers

Both locally made and imported honey is available at Jakarta’s premium supermarkets. However, while anyone can find liquid (“runny”) honey easily, I rarely see creamy-texture, semi-solid whipped honey – and most honey available here is the non-infused one. Honey Lane offers liquid honey along with whipped honey; they are made with local nectars, and are

Summer fruits are back on the table in Australia. Known for their distinctive and refreshing taste, Australian summer fruits such as peaches, apricots, nectarines and plums are also beneficial to your health as they provide a range of essential vitamins and minerals – and the good news is that they can now also be enjoyed

Our first 2017 South Jakarta Baillage Dinner Amical was held at the Glass House, Ritz Carlton Pacific Place on the 28th of February, 2017, under the detailed eye of Linda Tan, Bailli South Jakarta. The Glass House features glamorous glass encased architecture with touches of gold, sparkling chandeliers and a beautiful lush garden as backdrop. 

The modern Asian restaurant Sam’s Wok recently opened its third outlet at Kota Kasablanka, following its success at Sampoerna Strategic Square and Grand Indonesia. With the concept of family dining, the restaurant aims to present a new taste of modern style Asian food by adapting to the rich tradition of Asian herbs. The dishes at

Petty Elliott discovers a delicious way to make precious food go further. Spiralized vegetable cores aquafaba salad cream, spinach stalks, cucumber seeds and skins “Think of the hungry children on the street.” There goes a saying commonly heard among frustrated parents – especially in Asia – trying to make sure their children eat properly at

Amandari Chef Nicholas Kennedy, who originally hails from New Zealand, spent the majority of his career in top restaurants in Sydney, Australia, before moving to Bali. NOW! Jakarta had a quick chat with the chef who will also participate in the upcoming Ubud Food Festival. How do you integrate the local food culture in your