A Feast at Food Markets

Home or away, when did you last visit a good food market? Petty Elliott shares some insight on her recent explorations. Fish vendor, Borough Market london A market is the very heart and soul of any city or town, although they tend to be easily overlooked in today’s fast-paced life, driven by supermarkets, corner stores

No Chipotle, Check Restaurants to Celebrate National Nachos Day in Jakarta

On November 6, United States America celebrates National Nachos Day annually. As the Mexican snack, Nachos is very popular in America, as well as Indonesian who also becomes fans of this exotic dish. In celebrating the day, Jakarta offers numerous Mexican restaurant and cafe which has variety menu of Nachos. According nationalnachosday.com, Nachos is popular

The Taste of La Cucina Povera

The Italians have practically defined the word earthy. Italian food may not be the most sophisticated or refined, but it definitely satisfies the soul. Southern Italian food, to be exact, is all about modesty and goodness. This is partially thanks to its access to the bounty of the sea and harvest of the farm, as

A Symphony of Flavors

Desmond Carneiro, Le Meridien Jakarta’s new Executive Chef, only arrived in the city a couple of weeks ago. Born in New Delhi, India, Desmond’s family migrated to Sydney when he was five years old. A fourth-generation chef in his family, Desmond started his professional career at the age of 17 and worked at various properties

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?

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