RIVA at Wyndham Jakarta Offers A Burst of Flavour
Recently re-branded Wyndham Casablanca Jakarta sees a few changes to some of its outlets including the much loved Riva Grill Bar & Terrace. Re-opened on 1 March, the restaurant now offers fresh takes on lunchtime. Re-opened on 1 March, Riva at Wyndham Jakarta now offers fresh takes on lunchtime. Photos by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA While one may order
Seafood, Sundowners and Sensational Spots for Social Media at Belmond Jimbaran’s New Dining Establishments
Following a complete refurbishment and newly designed menu, Belmond Jimbaran Puri’s Nelayan Restaurant and Puri Bar is now open, offering guests delectable seafood and sundowners in a space worth of being captured for ‘the gram’. Enjoying susnset at Puri Bar, Belmond Jimbaran Puri. Photo courtesy of Belmond Jimbaran Puri/NOW!JAKARTA The new Nelayan Restaurant and Puri Bar has been specially
Boca Rica: Light Bites in the Golden Triangle
The Spanish tradition of tapas is perfect in a city like Jakarta where diners are constantly in search of restaurants to stop by on the way home either for short business meetings or a quick rendezvous with friends. Throw in some great drinks and great music and, for the most part, diners will give the
A Duffer’s Romantic Night Out at Cork & Screw Country Club
Is there anything more romantic than dinner at a fine restaurant overlooking part of a golf course? Well, ok, yes there is, but for duffers like me the new Cork & Screw Country Club in The Maj Senayan National Golf complex combines two of my favourite pastimes: eating well and playing golf badly. Cork & Screw
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
