Les Chaines des Rotisseurs Breaking From Conventional Wisdom

After many fine dining events throughout the year, Les Chaines des Rotisseurs Jakarta Chapter made a break from conventional wisdom and hosted a casual dinner at the newly opened restaurant Up in Smoke and One Eyed Jack on 23 October. The two restaurants are located in the same compound, and are owned by our very

Casual Dining at Oakwood Restaurant & Bar

You may know Oakwood Premier Cozmo as a luxury serviced apartment located in the central business district of Mega Kuningan. While that’s true, there’s more to the establishment that meets the eye. Here you’ll also find its signature restaurant, Oakroom Restaurant & Bar, a promising addition to Jakarta’s dining scene. Oakroom Restaurant & Bar presents

Enjoying Beef Brisket and Beer at Frank’s

Frank’s Bar & Smokehouse is Kemang’s latest addition to its wide range of fine restaurants. Located at Taman Kemang, it is hard to miss the large 12 feet roadside smoker – and if you catch the smell of freshly smoked beef brisket, you’re likely to find yourself making a u‐turn for a first visit! Chef

Killer Ribs, Wicked Martini

Going strong for more than two decades, this barbecue joint has a secret sauce that would make any barbecue fan to drool. Naughty Nuri’s cemented the ‘cue culture up in Ubud in mid 90’s, and since opening another outlet in Seminyak last year in August, Naughty Nuri’s fanatics down south can save time to get

Explore Vegetarian Restaurants in Jakarta to Celebrate World Vegan Month

November is the month where vegans all across the globe celebrate World Vegan Month and World Vegan Day (1 November) in order to recognize the vegan movement and its beneficial lifestyle through various activities and community events. Some vegans host a lunch at work or organize a vegan dinner party with friends, commit to taking

Up Close and Personal with Wina Bissett

NOW Jakarta! recently met the cookbook author and Oxone Brand Ambassador Wina Bissett at Poliform, Jakarta’s newest luxury furniture outlet in Kemang. Radiating in a brightly coloured yet simple dress and always with a genuine smile on her face, Wina was in the mood to talk about the upcoming launch of her new book and

What’s Cooking, Farah Quinn?

Indonesian celebrity chef, restaurateur and media personality Farah Quinn looks back on 2017 and tells NOW! Jakarta what she is planning in the upcoming year. Photo courtesy of Farah Quinn As we near the end of 2017 maybe you can tell us what your year has been like? What were the highlights… and the challenges?

What Does BuGils Mean to You?

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word BuGils? An acronym, denoting Bule Gila (crazy white folks) or… bugil… snigger, snigger – naked? Photo courtesy of BuGils café The founders of the original BuGils café in Taman Ria used this play on words to capture the essence of a

William’s : Jakarta’s New Kid on the Block

One of the most vibrant dining hubs in the city, the area of SCBD and Senopati, recently welcomed a new establishment to its premises: William’s, a casual dining restaurant by PT William’s Food Indonesia, set further enliven the culinary industry in town.  William’s radiates warmth and friendliness. A glimpse at the menu reveals a homage

Street Food: Workplace Dining Solutions

We pass by them every day. We squeeze past them on crowded pavements. But just how much do we know about Jakarta’s ubiquitous street food vendors? In this first part of a two-part story, Theresia Hutabarat delves into the humans behind the street food culture in Jakarta and finds out what makes it thrive. As

An Adventure for Foodies at Jakarta Culinary Feastival

Ismaya Group’s culinary festival Jakarta Culinary Feastival (JCF) 2017 returned to the capital in November after a 5-year hiatus.  JCF 2017 is the part of culinary scene that supports the growth of the city’s culinary industry. Photo Courtesy of Jakarta Culinary Feastival. Held at Senayan City, the festival’s comeback was marked with a ribbon cutting

Creative Indulgences on Bake Cookies Day

Christmas is identical with comfort food and sweet treats. Every year on 18 December, lovers of all things sweet come together to celebrate Bake Cookies Day by baking dozens of cookies for sharing with their loved ones or to send them to orphanages and charity drives. It’s the day when your house will be filled with the magical scent of freshly baked cookies!

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