New from The Union Group
Bistecca is a new Italian-American Steakhouse created by The Union Group. It’s a chophouse with pedigree, a red-blooded menu and a splendid martini bar. It’s a place to harbor a romantic tête-à-tête and pivotal business lunch or after-work drinks, it is set to be an icon in the Sudirman Central Business District. A highlight is
The Adventurous Chef Jocelyn Argaud
Chef Jocelyn Argaud surely has an adventurous spirit. Originally from Lyon, France, the chef grew up watching his mother cook at home which later inspired his passion for culinary. Chef Jocelyn’s portfolio is quite impressive—from working at several Michelin-starred restaurants, to cooking for world leaders and high-ranking government dignitaries during the G8 Summit, and to
Kila Kila
People say that time goes by easily when we’re having fun and that was exactly what happened when NOW! Jakarta team recently dined at Kila Kila by Akasya. From the group that brought us Akasya Catering, one of the biggest and most successful catering companies in Indonesia, now comes Kila Kila, an outstanding addition to
From Forbidden Fruit to The Last Kiss
The second Dinner Amicale, a small friendly dinner, organized by South Jakarta Baillage took place in the brand new luxury Four Seasons Jakarta. It is always exciting to be one of the first guests to try out new establishments, and we were thrilled to taste the creations of Four Seasons Executive Chef Marco Riva. Ever
Maple & Oak
Opened its door to public this July, Maple & Oak restaurant is ready to satisfy the hungry foodies with their various brunch menu. Set in the quirky Menteng area, the pertite eatery aims to popularize all-time favourite brunch items like Eggs Benedict and Hotcakes, and make them available the whole day. Established by a group
Korean Craze at Ojju K-Food
To facilitate the mostly Indonesian youth generation’s love and excitement for Korean food, the prominent food and beverage company GF Culinary Group this August launched Ojju K-Food at Kota Kasablanka Mall. Located on the UG floor, Ojju K-Food is presenting the most mouthwatering Korean dishes such as the fermented vegetable Kimchi, the saute beef and
The Winners of NOW! Jakarta’s Best Restaurant, Bar and Cafe Award 2016
Top restaurateurs, bar and cafe operators, hoteliers as well as food industry professionals and other representatives of the hospitality industry attended the announcement ceremony of NOW! Jakarta’s Best Restaurant, Bar and Cafe Award 2016 on September 8th at Usmar Ismail Hall, Jakarta. The annual event also presented Indonesian celebrity chef Rinrin Marinka and prominent cooking
New Deliciousness at The Dutch
It is no exaggeration to say that Jakarta has the liveliest dining scene in the country. From the South to the North, you will not run out of choices as the city always has something to satisfy every palate. As dining out has become an important lifestyle for modern Jakartans, many restaurants are vying to
Meat Lovers Keep Coming Back For More at Outback Steakhouse
Committed to providing an outstanding steak experience, Outback Steakhouse follows high standards and always prioritizes its customers’ satisfaction.From 2009 to 2012, Outback Steakhouse has been voted number one Best Steak in Zagat National Restaurant Chain Survey for three consecutive years. Meat lovers know of this dedication and quality of the food – so they keep coming back for
Behind Indonesia’s Most Loved Delicacies
Indonesia is a country blessed with a rich variety of food, often using equally diverse spices. Almost everyone loves the scrumptious sate kambing (chops of tender goat meat grilled on a stick with sweet soy sauce and spices, served with peanut sauce) or martabak, both sweet and savoury (the soft fluffy texture of sweet martabak
Industry Favourites at NOW! Jakarta’s BRBCA
For this year’s NOW! Jakarta’s Best Restaurant, Bar and Cafe Awards (BRBCA), a new category was added to the list: the “Industry Favourites”. While our own readers cast their votes in the other categories, the “Industry Favourites” are determined by industry professionals, including chefs, hoteliers, baristas, F&B managers and other culinary experts. In addition to
Bekal Dari Ibu: Premium Traditional Indonesian Cakes & Finger Food
Bekal Dari Ibu (literally translates as ‘victual from mother’) is one of a few brands that specialize in authentic Indonesian traditional cakes and finger food. Its outlets can be found at premium malls – cake shops that specialize in Indonesian traditional snacks are still something of a rarity at premium malls. From its humble beginnings
Celebrating Food with Jakarta’s International Epicurean
Petty Elliott sat down with some of the best chefs in Jakarta to get their thoughts on food and beyond. Read more to find out what goes on in the minds of Gilles Marx, Chef Founder of Amuz Gourmet Restaurant; Sean Macdougall, Executive Chef of The Ritz Carlton, Pacific Place and Oskar Urzelai, Chef of
