Dining News

Home or away, when did you last visit a good food market? Petty Elliott shares some insight on her recent explorations. Fish vendor, Borough Market london A market is the very heart and soul of any city or town, although they tend to be easily overlooked in today’s fast-paced life, driven by supermarkets, corner stores

Desmond Carneiro, Le Meridien Jakarta’s new Executive Chef, only arrived in the city a couple of weeks ago. Born in New Delhi, India, Desmond’s family migrated to Sydney when he was five years old. A fourth-generation chef in his family, Desmond started his professional career at the age of 17 and worked at various properties

Fonzu Premium & Hokkaido Beer En is the ultimate Japanese restaurant for food enthusiasts who tirelessly pursue originality in service, food presentation and an ambiance that will elevate your dining experience to the next level. Fonzu Premium & Hokkaido Beer En, a favourite among Japanese expatriates, is strategically located at the ground floor of Wisma

After many fine dining events throughout the year, Les Chaines des Rotisseurs Jakarta Chapter made a break from conventional wisdom and hosted a casual dinner at the newly opened restaurant Up in Smoke and One Eyed Jack on 23 October. The two restaurants are located in the same compound, and are owned by our very

NOW Jakarta! recently met the cookbook author and Oxone Brand Ambassador Wina Bissett at Poliform, Jakarta’s newest luxury furniture outlet in Kemang. Radiating in a brightly coloured yet simple dress and always with a genuine smile on her face, Wina was in the mood to talk about the upcoming launch of her new book and

Indonesian celebrity chef, restaurateur and media personality Farah Quinn looks back on 2017 and tells NOW! Jakarta what she is planning in the upcoming year. Photo courtesy of Farah Quinn As we near the end of 2017 maybe you can tell us what your year has been like? What were the highlights… and the challenges?

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word BuGils? An acronym, denoting Bule Gila (crazy white folks) or… bugil… snigger, snigger – naked? Photo courtesy of BuGils café The founders of the original BuGils café in Taman Ria used this play on words to capture the essence of a

One of the most vibrant dining hubs in the city, the area of SCBD and Senopati, recently welcomed a new establishment to its premises: William’s, a casual dining restaurant by PT William’s Food Indonesia, set further enliven the culinary industry in town.  William’s radiates warmth and friendliness. A glimpse at the menu reveals a homage

We pass by them every day. We squeeze past them on crowded pavements. But just how much do we know about Jakarta’s ubiquitous street food vendors? In this first part of a two-part story, Theresia Hutabarat delves into the humans behind the street food culture in Jakarta and finds out what makes it thrive. As

Following the success of its flagship rooftop restaurant and bar in Bangkok, Above Eleven has now opened its doors in Bali, Indonesia, thanks to a collaboration between Soho Hospitality and Summarecon. The first of its kind in Southeast Asia, Above Eleven features authentic Peruvian Japanese cuisine with stunning interiors and mesmerising views from the rooftop

Although I am essentially a home cook, I have never underestimated the power of technology to improve my cooking skills. Maybe that’s because I’m Asian – and Asians never expect to be expert in anything until they’ve got all the right equipment. As a cook who had never cooked or baked before, the first thing

Deeply inspired by local heritage and culture, Chris Jensen built Agneya with the aim to present authentic Indonesian cuisine by maintaining its flavour and traditional cooking methods. It is Jensen’s second foray in the F&B industry after establishing “Le Quartier” and just another part of his culinary journey across the archipelago. Agneya is the daughter