Creating Tasty Food Out Of Waste
Petty Elliott discovers a delicious way to make precious food go further. Spiralized vegetable cores aquafaba salad cream, spinach stalks, cucumber seeds and skins “Think of the hungry children on the street.” There goes a saying commonly heard among frustrated parents – especially in Asia – trying to make sure their children eat properly at
Chef Nicholas Kennedy Embraces Culinary Diversity
Amandari Chef Nicholas Kennedy, who originally hails from New Zealand, spent the majority of his career in top restaurants in Sydney, Australia, before moving to Bali. NOW! Jakarta had a quick chat with the chef who will also participate in the upcoming Ubud Food Festival. How do you integrate the local food culture in your
Indian Cuisine from the Heart at Queen’s Tandoor
It’s not an easy feat to survive in the competitive and unforgiving F&B industry for over three decades, yet it is something Queen’s Tandoor has accomplished. Furthermore, the family-owned business did not only manage to survive but thrive. With two outlets in Jakarta, another four in Bali and a highly successful catering business, Queen’s Tandoor
Celebrating Malaysian Cuisine at The Westin Jakarta
The Westin Jakarta is currently hosting “Malaysian Culinary Delights”, a food festival that highlights the diverse cuisine from Indonesia’s neighbor country. The hotel has invited to guest chefs from Malaysia who will prepare authentic dishes such as Nasi Lemak, Fried Mee Hoon, Laksa Kedah, Roti Jala and many more. Malaysian cuisine is rich in variety
Starbucks’ Frappucinos to Boost Summer Mood
Although there is no summer season in Indonesia, Starbucks invites all customers to enjoy the fun and creative summer mood with its newest blended Frappucinos, a unique blend of flavours, textures and colours boldly displayed around the edges of the cup. Try the Starbucks Popcorn Caramel Frappucino, perfectly blended with caramel popcorn topped with whipped
Wolf Blass Academy Shares Wine Expertise in Indonesia
Australia’s award-winning winery Wolf Blass brought back the Wolf Blass Academy to Indonesia in April to share its knowledge and expertise with aspiring individuals in the hospitality industry. The winery, which was founded in Barossa Valley in 1966, aims to empower Academy participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide their customers with a
Promoting the Culinary Richness of France
It isn’t everyday you get to enjoy a meal prepared by a two Michelin-starred chef. So when we heard that the famous French chef Jean-François Piège was coming to town, we jumped on the opportunity to meet the man himself and to taste some of his creations. Known as a member of the jury in
Eat Like An Ottoman Emperor with Chaine de Rottiseurs
In another move to break the “monotony” of elegant black-tie formal dinners, the Jakarta Bailliage Council decided at the end of last year to experiment with “mini-dinners”. Of course the emphasis on excellent food, wine and service must still continue, but we decided we can eat like an ottoman emperor with chaine de rottiseurs be
Meeting The Indonesian Spice Sisters
Barely a year after winning the Australian TV food competition My Kitchen Rules, Melbourne-based sisters Tasia (27) and Gracia Seger (26) are finding themselves busier than ever, touring Australia and attending food and wine expos, giving private dinners and appearing at events linked to My Kitchen Rules, as well as launching their own sate sauce.
Kaum Jakarta: An Authentic Indonesian Culinary Expedition
Indonesian food taken to another level may be what Kaum Jakarta is all about. Food activist Lisa Virgiano, who is also the Brand Director of Potato Head Family, worked hand in hand with the group’s Executive Chef Antoine Audran to create a highly commendable menu of authentic Indonesian cuisine. The team behind Kaum went on
“Jakarta Bites” Wins 1st Prize at Gourmand World Cookbook Awards
Indonesian chef and food writer Petty Elliott’s cookbook “Jakarta Bites” was voted best in the world in the category of Street Food and best Indonesian entry at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards that recently took place at the Yantai Gold Coast Resort in China. “Jakarta Bites” is a compilation of Petty’s interpretation of street food
Double Tree By Hilton Presents Iindigo Lounge
Knowing how much Jakartans are in need of a quick escape from the city’s nonstop traffic and activities, Double Tree by Hilton Jakarta recently unveiled its newest lounge Iindigo, providing a nice array of comfort food and cocktails to weary urban folks. Iindigo is not a typo, by the way, but a fun twist to
A Taste of Papua and Eastern Indonesia in Kemang
When it comes to recognition, it’s probably safe to say that there’s still much to be learned about Papuan food. Not many of us may have tasted – or even have had the chance to try – Papuan papeda, a smooth, gooey porridge made from sago that Papuans eat by slurping. Much to our benefit,
