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Ismaya Group’s culinary festival Jakarta Culinary Feastival (JCF) 2017 returned to the capital in November after a 5-year hiatus.  JCF 2017 is the part of culinary scene that supports the growth of the city’s culinary industry. Photo Courtesy of Jakarta Culinary Feastival. Held at Senayan City, the festival’s comeback was marked with a ribbon cutting

Christmas is identical with comfort food and sweet treats. Every year on 18 December, lovers of all things sweet come together to celebrate Bake Cookies Day by baking dozens of cookies for sharing with their loved ones or to send them to orphanages and charity drives. It’s the day when your house will be filled with the magical scent of freshly baked cookies!

No rest for the wicked: after celebrating Christmas and New Year’s Eve in style, Grand Hyatt Jakarta continues the festivities throughout the month of January by offering its guests unique dining experiences. Photo courtesy of Grand Hyatt Jakarta From 8 to 31 January, Seafood Terrace will be serving authentic Padang dishes such as rendang balado and kalio served with warm rice, while soto

Healthy food, labeled vegetarian or gluten free, has become extremely popular over the last couple of years. In 2018, this trend will continue as even more people will look to lead a healthy lifestyle. Vegetarian dishes are not only an option in many restaurants these days, but vegetarian products can easily be found in grocery stores and supermarkets. In Indonesia, culinary festivals focusing mainly on vegetarian dishes, are held

In mid-December, Alila Jakarta’s Executive Chef Sudiyono prepared an exquisite 5-course dinner at the hotel restaurant. The dishes – a modern interpretation of Indonesian food – were paired with Two Islands Reserve wines. Tuna Asap with Dabu – Dabu Salad paired with Two Island wines. Photo courtesy of Alila Jakarta/NOW!JAKARTA Two Islands Reserve wines originate

In early December, wine lovers in Jakarta were in for a treat as Mark Beringer, Chief Winemaker of internationally acclaimed Napa Valley winery Beringer Vineyards, visited the Indonesian capital to host a series of events, including a wine luncheon and soiree. Photo courtesy of Beringer Vineyards/NOW!JAKARTA The main purpose of his visit was to introduce

The last Chaine des Rotisseurs event of 2017 was a triumph of style and service in the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton, but also a triumph of education and mastery for some of Asia’s young rising stars of cuisine, service and knowledge, since the Jakarta Balliage joined forces with Hilton Hotels Group to test their young

TWG Tea is known for its vast collection of tea varieties as well as stylish, exquisite tea rooms. Taking tea gastronomy to the next level, TWG Tea has now introduced a new Brunch Degustation Menu, available on weekends at TWG Tea Salon & Boutique in Pacific Place, South Jakarta. Photo courtesy of TWG Tea Salon &

Starting from February, Spectrum at Fairmont Hotel Jakarta relaunch its new Sunday brunch that features a new spectacular menu, live music entertainment and a kids club. Spectrum offers a deluxe brunch with a multitude of international and local dishes on Sunday Brunch. Photo by Rintang Azhar/NOW!JAKARTA Sunday is the perfect time to celebrate togetherness with family

It is no secret that Indonesians are true foodies who take great pleasure in sharing a meal with their families, friends or colleagues. HARRIS Café, HARRIS Suites fX Sudirman – Jakarta currently presents the “Archipelago Taste – All You Can Eat Buffet” breakfast and lunch, with special offers valid until 31 March. Photo courtesy of

As part of a collaboration between Amuz and Michelin-starred Chef Olivier Oddos, a cooking class with the theme of “French Cuisine with Japanese Inspiration” was held on 9 February , 2018 at Modena Experience Center, Jakarta, in collaboration with Modena Indonesia, a leading home electronic appliances company. Chef Olivier Oddos and founder of Amuz Gourmet,

What happens when two French chefs, one based in Jakarta and the other one in Tokyo, meet for a culinary exchange? The answer is simple: a firework of flavours! The kitchen flow where Chef Gilles Marx &Chef Olivier Oddos works together. Photo courtesy of AMUZ/NOW!JAKARTA Chef Gilles Marx, founder of AMUZ Gourmet in Jakarta, and