Gorry Gourmet Whips Up Healthy, Tasty Food
We often don’t have the time nor the patience to maintain a healthy diet because grocery shopping isn’t high on our list of priorities. Luckily, Jakarta has seen an increasing number of online catering companies recently that deliver healthy, yet tasty meals to your doorstep and make sure you keep a balanced nutrition, without having
Martell Strikes New Note With La French Touch
The world’s leading cognac house, Martell, launched the new La French Touch limited edition created by DJ Cassius, on February 10th at Hotel Kempinski Jakarta. Cassius is a French house music duo, consisting of producers Philippe Cerboneschi and Hubert Blanc-Francard, better known as Philippe Zdar and Boom Bass. The duo poured their artistic soul into La
New Ways to Enjoy Starbucks Coffee
Starbucks is constantly creating unique and sophisticated ways to keep coffee lovers enthralled. Over a period from 7 March to 8 May, Starbucks invites customers to taste new beverages, providing a new experience and different ways to enjoy coffee. The Starbucks Valencia Orange Cocoa Coffee is a delicious combination of sweet citrus with perfectly steamed milk
Mexican Restaurant Super Loco Opens in Jakarta
Mexican food lovers, brace yourselves. Super Loco, touted as the best Mexican food joint in Southeast Asia, has arrived in Jakarta, and you’re in for some crazy good and fun dining experience. Super Loco is a collaborative effort between the UNION Group and the Loco Group. Inspired by the vibrant Mexican cuisine, Super Loco is
Grill, Eat and Enjoy at New Restaurant Mouton
You may have done it the Korean way, but grilling your own meat takes on a whole new meaning at Jakarta’s latest joint Mouton Slice and Grill. The idea is simple: get back to the basics and do it yourself, because only you know exactly how you want your food to taste. Mouton is all
Dining at Aviation-Themed Food Cabin in Kemang
Cozy dining at an altitude is what Food Cabin is all about, because regular cafés are, well, too mainstream. At this aviation-themed café in Kemang, South Jakarta, ‘passengers’ would actually feel like they’re boarding an airplane. As an avid traveler, café owner Insaf Sanyoto wants to share his passion with his patrons. Chairs here come
OKU, A Celebration of Exquisite Modern Japanese Cuisine
If you think you know Japanese cuisine as beautifully presented raw or cooked seafood, a trip to OKU will reveal that there is so much more to enjoy, writes Petty Elliott. Some of us like the comfort food value of ramen, even shabu-shabu, karaage and yakitori. Then there are the ‘bento box’ fans. Perhaps you
Meet Yoshua Tanu, Barista Champion
Yoshua Tanu greets me with a warm smile one particularly bustling Friday afternoon at his speciality coffee shop, Common Grounds Roastery. Indonesia’s barista champion, Yoshua is exceptionally humble considering the success he has had in his career so far. After just five years in the business, this Jakarta born, US-educated entrepreneur has numerous coffee related
The Road to The French Connection
Foodies rejoice! The city is readying itself for French Connection – Festival Gastronomique Jakarta 2016, presented by renowned chef, Gilles Marx, of AMUZ Gourmet Restaurant. After the success of Gastronomic Fair, which was created by Mozaic owner/ chef, Chris Salans last year, Jakarta has been chosen to host the prestigious gastronomic festival this year from
Pining for Pastries at Bistro Garçon
If you have your heart set on something sweet, Bistro Garçon’s patisserie counter is brimming with a whole range of cheat-day-worthy pastries and cakes. Garçon’s Pastry Chef, Masaaki Konno, has carefully crafted a colourful range of fresh éclairs using quality ingredients. With flavour options ranging from red velvet, strawberry, Nutella, caramel and banana and even Jack Daniels
Leave Room for Dessert from Hotel Borobudur’s New Executive Pastry Chef
Hotel Borobudur Jakarta, the leading five star hotel and “Grand Old Lady of Hospitality” in Jakarta, recently announced the appointment of their new Executive Pastry Chef, Fabrice Cardelec. Chef Fabrice has worked in a range of countries, from Bahrain, the Ivory Coast Abidjan, the Philippines, Egypt, to the United States. The French chef’s specialties are
Ayana’s New Dava is Now Cooking
After taking some time off for an all-round makeover, the new Dava Bar & Grill Restaurant at Ayana has recently re-opened its doors, taking Bali’s seafood grill and steak house experience to a whole new level. Dava’s chic atmosphere welcomes foodies of all ages to sit back and relax with their favourite beverage, while reveling
Super-Fruit Boost
In case you haven’t noticed, the healthy food trend has finally caught on in Jakarta. More people today are aware about the many benefits of clean eating habits for controlling weight, combating diseases and improving overall health. Good news for fresh food enthusiasts, Jakarta recently welcomed a new healthy bar in Berrywell. Berrywell is a
