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
NOW! Jakarta’s Best Restaurant, Bar and Cafe Awards 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 Awards 2016 on 8 September. This year NOW! Jakarta had the pleasure of hosting the annual BRBCA at the beautiful venue of Usmar
Bistro Baron & Bar Revisited
For lovers of French cuisine in Jakarta, the name Bistro Baron surely rings a bell. First opening its doors over five years ago, the restaurant has undergone a big renovation and now returns with various new additions to ensure that its customers can indulge in scrumptious French cuisine in elegant surroundings. Situated on the ground
Seasonal Tastes at The Westin Jakarta
From the latest (and tallest!) addition to Jakarta’s high-end hospitality scene here comes yet another pleasant surprise. Just one month old, The Westin Jakarta is already grabbing the attention of Jakarta food connoisseurs, thanks to its magnificent dining selections and its stunning view. At its all-day dining restaurant Seasonal Tastes, an extensive buffet awaits enthusiastic
Chef Sezai Zorlu’s Favorite Recipe
Often dubbed the ambassador of Turkish cuisine in Indonesia, Chef Sezai Zorlu has been a familiar face in Jakarta’s F&B industry since 1999. His restaurants Turkuaz, located in Senopati in South Jakarta, and the recently opened Warung Turki in Kemang have instantly become favourites among food enthusiasts in the city. Before coming to Indonesia, Chef Sezai
Mi Casa es Casa Mexico
Not that there aren’t any good Mexican restaurants in this pueblo, the problem is there can never be enough. So when news went around that a new restaurante had opened up, one that is slightly hidden away in the urban jungle of Senayan, I was ready to give Casa Mexico and their ‘Sunday Funday’ brunch
Talking Wine with Chris Hatcher
One of Australia’s leading winemakers and an internationally renowned wine show judge, Chris Hatcher knew early on that he wanted to be in the wine business. “Generally, you need a good understanding of biological sciences,” he said during a recent visit to Jakarta. “I was always good at that. People who are passionate about food
Carmel Gleeson’s Favourite Restaurants in Jakarta
Carmel Gleeson, the President of Australia and New Zealand Association (ANZA). NOWJAKARTA Originally from Melbourne, a popular gastronomic destination in the land down under, Carmel Gleeson is a keen foodie who loves to spend her free time experimenting in the kitchen. Despite her busy schedule as the President of Australia and New Zealand Association (ANZA), Gleeson
Chef Gianfranco Pirrone’s Favorite Recipe
Chef Franco fell in love with cooking at a very young age as he used to experiment in the kitchen after school before his parents came home from work. “I learned how to cook by myself and spent my free time cooking something simple, using any ingredients I could find at home. I started with
Avoiding Any Wine Faux Pas by Harald Wiesmann
If guests ask me about the behavior towards wine in fine dining restaurants, I answer say to the, “If you really want to know than I will tell you, but it is going to take a while!” Why? Well, there are the hidden rules for the guest and the service staff. Yes, of course there
Sushi Kawana: The Real Japanese Delight
Little Tokyo is a relatively small square behind the Blok M bus terminal. As the name suggests, the compound hosts various Japanese restaurants, bars and karaoke studios and has long become a favourite spot in the city for many Japanese expatriates and food aficionados. Sushi Kawana, a restaurant located in the middle of this area,
For the Love of Coffee
Every 1 October is commemorated as International Coffee Day when all coffee enthusiasts around the globe celebrate the importance and the beauty of coffee as one of the most-liked beverages in the world. For many people, nothing compares to the wonderful aroma of freshly brewed coffee in the morning; the hearty and rich scent of
