Dining News

There are many ways to relate food with love and passion. For me, it's the way I express my love to my husband, and this is how my journey in the culinary world started.   Photo courtesy of Wina Bissett/NOW!JAKARTA As a typical middle-class Indonesian – someone who had very little knowledge of the kitchen,

The most populous city in India, Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay) is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It’s also the heart of the Bollywood film industry and home to a thriving financial sector. In fact, the city is ranked among the fastest growing cities in India for business expansion. Located in

Eastern Promise in Kemang, South Jakarta has long been a fixture in the city’s F&B and entertainment industry. The pub’s history dates back to 1989, when it was opened by British businessman Carl Girlchrist. In April 2006, Eastern Promise – or EP, as it is more commonly known – was acquired by the owners of

As people enter Cafelculu, muted pink wall and the tropical greenery that abounds are enough to make you feel like it’s “Summer in California”. Located at Lippo Mall in Kemang Village, the brand new Cafelulu offers a wide range of international comfort food in a stylish, instagenic space. Muted pink wall and the tropical greenery

When we talk about food and architecture, nothing to my mind beats Le Jules Verne restaurant at the Eiffel Tower. The reason I decided to go there was purely touristy; I wanted something to eat that was cukup bagus, with a beautiful view of Paris in the background. The view was more important to my

Almost 100 chefs, restaurateurs, farmers, social entrepreneurs and outstanding innovators will be making their way to the Ubud Food Festival, presented by ABC this 13-15 April 2018. Photo courtesy of Ubud Food Festival 2018/NOW!JAKARTA Why the theme ‘Generasi Inovasi’ (Innovation Generation)? Well, the food industry is being brought into a whole new paradigm, with youthful interest

The Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta recently welcomed Raymond Rjaily as new Executive Chef. Originally from Lebanon, Chef Raymond brings with him more than 17 years of experience in the culinary world. Raymond Rjaily as new Executive Chef of The Mandarin Oriental Jakarta. Photo by Basuki Nugroho/NOW!JAKARTA His first post outside Lebanon took him to Doha, Dubai

Get ready for one of the greatest French dinners in the world! On 21 March, 3,300 restaurants including 1,300 chefs in France, 156 French Embassies and Consulates on all 5 continents will participate in this year’s Gout De France. Good France 2018 is going to be held world wide, features a French menu on the same

Cordela Norwood Hotel, this month, launched Sixth on Rooftop,a new lifestyle dining establishment featuring views of the Jakarta cityscape. Situated on the sixth floor of the hotel, Sixth on Rooftop is a great place to relax and cool off in the city. The outdoor view of Sixth on Rooftop at Cordela Norwood Hotel. Photo courtesy of Cordela

With its focus on top quality ingredients and in keeping with authentic traditions, Yeu Saigon Cafe hits the high notes for Vietnamese cuisine in Jakarta. Yeu Saigon cafe serves authentic Vietnamese cuisine by adapting the culinary heritage from northern, central, and southern region. Photo courtesy of Yeu Saigon Cafe/NOW!JAKARTA Situated at Gran Rubina Park, Epicentrum

Chef Matteo Meacci,  who has worked at some of the top Italian restaurants in Jakarta, Bali and Lombok now heads the kitchens at Hotel Aryaduta’s restaurant, Ambiente, which reopened recently following a revamp. Chef Matteo Meacci is appointed to be the head chef of Ambiente Ristorante at Aryaduta Hotel Jakarta. Photo courtesy of Aryaduta Hotel

Great food, prepared efficiently, is vital to the success of any chef. In addition, those who spend time and effort learning the nuances of their art often produce results ultimately provide diners the biggest bang for their culinary buck Wina Bissett discuss about her experience to sense the quality control of the food. Photo by