Butter Baby Lands in Central Park Jakarta, Expanding Its Cosmic Dessert Empire
Jakarta’s dessert scene has a new destination. After captivating Blok M with daily sellouts and a star-studded launch, Butter Baby has opened its second Jakarta store at Central Park Mall. The expansion signals a bold step forward for the brand, which has quickly become a leader in the character-led dessert movement sweeping across Asia. Far
A Whimsical Bagel Experience Arrives at Tribeca Park
Not every bagel comes with a story. However, at Bagel Affair, every bite introduces you to a character with its own personality. From Coco Loco’s playful spirit to Sir P. Strami’s bold flavour, Social Affair’s newest concept at Tribeca Park is turning breakfast into an adventure. This exciting new concept takes the timeless comfort of
Ascott Menteng Jakarta Unveils A.RA.SA Restaurant & Bar As Newest Dining Experience
Ascott Menteng Jakarta has unveiled A.RA.SA Restaurant & Bar, its newest culinary destination with a modern dining concept designed to delight the senses through vibrant flavours, stylish ambiance, and locally inspired cuisine. Situated on the mezzanine floor of Ascott Menteng Jakarta, A.RA.SA Restaurant & Bar features sleek, modern interiors paired with an ambiance that honors
Oddbird Bar at 25hours Hotel The Oddbird Celebrates First Oktoberfest
Oddbird Bar at 25hours Hotel The Oddbird will run through 5 October with German bites, craft beers, and a playful Oddbird twist as it hosts its first-ever Oktoberfest celebration. Rooted in the German tradition of celebrating food and beer together, every event is more than a party, so the Bavarian spirit has arrived reimagined in
A Taste of Taiwan’s Heritage at Privy Chef’s Table
Privy turns dining into a culinary journey with their newly launched Chef’s Table that brings a personal narrative exploring heritage and memory through dishes by the restaurant’s Founder and Executive Chef, Jonathan Tek. From 25–28 September 2025, guests are offered a seat at Chef Jon’s intimate corner, where Taiwan’s most beloved comfort food takes centre
Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta Launches Rame Rame Buffet on Fridays at Cinnamon
Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta has introduced the Rame Rame Buffet, a Friday evening dining experience at Cinnamon that celebrates togetherness over a feast of Indonesian, Asian, and Western favorites. Available every Friday for dinner at IDR 388,000++ per person, the Rame Rame Buffet is designed for friends, families, and colleagues to gather, share stories, and indulge
Take in Jakarta’s Skyline with Henshin at the Westin Jakarta
As the city’s skyscrapers rise even higher, so too has its culinary ambitions. Nothing speaks metropolitan dining more than sitting by a window that overlooks the bustling Jakarta scenes below. Perched on levels 67-69 at The Westin Jakarta, Henshin combines exquisite menus and breathtaking vistas that offer a taste of the high life, which is
Luxury Dining Series Makes Its Fifth Stop at The St. Regis Jakarta
Building on last year’s triumphant debut, the Luxury Dining Series returns to enchant Asia Pacific’s most discerning palates. From July to September, this epicurean voyage unites some of the region’s most celebrated destinations, with The St. Regis Jakarta taking its place among an illustrious line-up. As the fifth stop of this year’s Luxury Dining Series,
Life Bursts in ‘A Gentle Eruption’ by Carissa Finneren
In her debut solo work titled “A Gentle Eruption,” Carissa Finneren writes through the in-between, where memory and emotion quietly unravel in the search for home. It often starts with a memory. Something small, like a popsicle dripping down your fingers, the lowing of cows in the neighbourhood, or the sand between your toes on
KAKAW Fine Chocolate & Sejauh Mata Memandang Honour Heritage in ‘Bunga Laut, Tanah Rempah’ Collection
Marking Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day, KAKAW Fine Chocolate & Patisseries has joined hands with the renowned fashion brand Sejauh Mata Memandang in an exciting collaboration that merges fashion and sweets. The two have introduced ‘Bunga Laut, Tanah Rempah’, a limited-edition praline collection that draws inspiration from the archipelago’s diverse land and sea. This collection combines
Celebrate Mid-Autumn with Gran Melia Jakarta’s Signature Mooncake Collection at Tien Chao
Gran Melia Jakarta presents its Mid-Autumn Signature Mooncake Collection, a luxurious celebration of tradition, flavor, and artistry – available exclusively at the hotel’s Cantonese restaurant, Tien Chao, guided by Executive Chef David Marteau and General Manager Jeronimo Molina. This year’s mooncakes are elegantly presented in a bespoke hamper, featuring a warm gold palette accented with delicate soft pink.
22 Gastronomists Compete in Archipelago Black Box Battle at Aston Bogor Hotel & Resort
To enhance the quality of food and beverages served to guests across its hotels, Archipelago, the largest hotel management group in Southeast Asia, once again presents the culinary competition Black Box Battle at Aston Bogor Hotel & Resort on 25 August 2025. 22 Chefs and 22 F&B Service team members from Jakarta, Bogor, Banten, and
Experience a Michelin-Starred 80/20 Bangkok Culinary Showcase at Lobo Restaurant & Bar
Lobo Restaurant & Bar at The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Mega Kuningan is set to welcome 80/20, Bangkok’s Michelin-starred culinary jewel, for an exquisite two-night showcase on 5–6 September 2025, featuring their finest modern twist on Thai cuisine for the first time in Indonesia. Led by the brilliant Chef Thav Phouthavong. 80/20 is named after the ratio 80%
