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Starbucks Indonesia welcomes Chinese New Year this year by opening its latest store in a vibrant neighbourhood on the west side of Jakarta, Glodok — an area touted as the largest Chinatown region in the country. Unlike other Starbucks stores in the city, this cafe is a nod to local culture where the the architecture

White Alba Truffles, often referred to as the diamonds of the culinary world, are now available at French fine-dining restaurant AMUZ. In the restaurant’s continuing search for uniqueness and quality, Chef founder Gilles Marx introduces a selection of dishes featuring white truffles, known for its creamy and exquisite taste and elegant aroma, each one treated

Re.juve, the leading premium juicery in Indonesia and the winner of Best Vegetarian/Organic/Health Restaurant of 2016 NOW! Jakarta’s BRBCA just launched its new lines, ‘Re.juve Organic and Organic Kale cold-pressed juice’. Re.juve continues its commitment to support a healthier lifestyle for Indonesian families through these new products. Re.juve Organic is made from pure organic vegetables

Mexican food and champagne – what sounds like a very unusual and unlikely combination actually turns out to be a match made in heaven. The Jakarta Chapter of the Ordre des Coteaux de Champage (OCC) together with the Ambassador of Mexico to Indonesia, H.E. Federico Salas, organized a dinner at the Ambassador’s residence on October

Argentina is famous for its vibrant culture, passion for football and beautiful landscapes. Perhaps lesser known is the fact that the country is the eighth largest producer of wine in the world. Recently, Bistro Garçon at Plaza Senayan hosted an exclusive wine pairing dinner that showcased a selection of wines from Bodega Norton, a 19th

“There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats,” theologian and physician Albert Schweitzer once said. Aloof one minute and cuddly the next, cats have long been a source of mystery and fascination for many humans. The trio behind the Cat Cabin in Jakarta took their shared love for cats

“Whisky, like a beautiful woman, demands appreciation. You gaze first, then it’s time to drink,” bestselling Japanese author Haruki Murakami once said. Indonesian whisky connoisseurs rejoiced when the iconic event “Toast The Macallan” returned to Jakarta for the second time from October 18 to 21. Founded in 1824, The Macallan was one of the first

Established in 1976, Keyaki Restaurant at Sari Pan Pacific Jakarta has long been of the best places to have authentic Japanese food. With almost four decades of experience, the restaurant knows exactly how to indulge lovers of Japanese cuisine with their fresh products. At Keyaki, fresh and flavoursome traditional dishes using the finest Japanese ingredients

Who doesn’t like a hot cup of tea on a rainy day? Yes, tea is often touted as a comfort beverage due to its calming effect. In Indonesian homes, tea is a kitchen staple as it is a common to offer a cup to guests who are coming over. Unlike coffee that has a strong

Three Buns, the popular burger joint located in Senopati, South Jakarta, just launched its new creations; 3 Bowls at Three Buns. As the name implies, these new offerings consist of three rice bowls topped with a selection of beef, chicken or pork and are seasoned with tasty savoury sauces and other ingredients. Diners can choose

Scottish people are known for their warmth and friendliness, their sense of humour, and most of all, their love of good whisky. Auchentoshan – pronounced “Ock-un-tosh-un” – is one of only three remaining malt distilleries in the Lowland whisky region of Scotland. Established in 1823, Auchentoshan is renowned for its smoothness and light body, which

There were a lot of very positive aspects to the 2018 Gala Dinner in Jakarta, with 100 per cent Indonesian sourced ingredients being a major part, but that wasn’t all: the culinary talent was Indonesian and the menu items they created were all based on Indonesian traditional dishes! So it was a truly Indonesian meal