Starbucks’ Latest Store in Glodok is Influenced by Chinese Design
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
Introducing the Diamond of The Culinary World
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
Jakarta Welcomes Moet & Chandon Pop-Up Store
Good news for those who like to celebrate with a glass of bubbly: the world-famous and pioneering champagne house Moët & Chandon officially opened its first pop-up store in Pacific Place mall last month. VIP guests, loyal clients and champagne enthusiasts flocked to the store to enjoy a glass of refreshing champagne in the pop-up
Namnam Noodle Bar Opens New Branch
A Vietnamese favourite has recently opened its fourth branch in Senayan City, offering authentic Vietnamese cuisine to Jakarta’s foodies at affordable prices: the latest addition to the NamNam Noodle Bar empire is also its largest. With a capacity of 110 seats, it is bigger than the branches in Pantai Indah Kapuk, Plaza Indonesia and Gandaria
Re.juve’s Quest For a Healthy Lifestyle
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
An Effervescent Journey to Mexico’s Culinary World
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
La Chaine Des Rotisseurs, Noble Destiny
The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, an international gastronomic society, founded in Paris in 1950, traces its origins back to 1248. At that time, the French King Louis IX (later canonized as Saint Louis) wishing to thank the trades which had contributed to the construction of Sainte Chapelle, ordered the establishment of several professional guilds, one of
Introducing The Wines of Argentina
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
The Cat Cabin A Feline Sanctuary
“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
Toast The Macallan A Delight For Whisky Connoisseurs
“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
Keyaki’s New Delectable Treats
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
Bistecca
Staying true to the meaning of the word, Bistecca offers Jakartans an authentic Italian steakhouse dining experience like none has ever done before in the Big Durian. This latest collaboration between Chef/Restaurateur Luca Pezzerra, executive chef of Caffè Milano, and The UNION Group, may be new in town, but it’s already got mouths talking
Just My Cup of Tea
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
