RED HAT: Out with the Bad, in with the Good
It was a health concern that led to the founding of RED HAT (the letters stand for Ready Healthy and Tasty Food). The company’s philosophy is to create food without any additives but was still delicious. RED HAT (the letters stand for Ready Healthy and Tasty Food) create food without any additives but was still
Fun. Food. Pooches at Tugu Kunstkring Paleis
There are few places in tropical Jakarta where one can enjoy a laid-back, casual al fresco experience. Tugu Kunstkring Paleis is one of them. The Tugu Hotels and Restaurants Group, credited for restoring this classic early 20th century building to its original splendour, celebrated its fifth Annual Sunday Bazaar on 22 April on its historic
Contemporary Dining at Doncaster Eatery in Bali
When in Bali, tourists often look to explore culinary spots—and Doncaster Eatery is certainly well worth a visit. Since its opening last year, the restaurant has become a destination of sorts for breakfast, brunch and dinner. Doncaster's Benedict is one of the siganture menu for breakfast at the restaurant. Photo courtesy of Doncaster Eatery/NOW!JAKARTA On
Indomie flavoured Doughnuts has Indonesia’s social media buzzing
Indonesians love Indomie noodles, both fried and boiled in soup. The country is also obsessed with Indomie-flavoured chips! So it came as no surprise that, over the weekend, social media in Indonesia had everyone talking about the latest sensation—Indomie-flavoured doughnuts! Indomie Doughnut is everywhere now in Jakarta after the recent collaboration between Indomie Autralia and
A Conversation with William Wongso: “Food is Not about Investment”
Chef and food expert William W. Wongso is a very busy man. In between his tours around Indonesia and the world, NOW! Jakarta had the opportunity to talk to him about the culinary scene both here and overseas. Indonesian renowned chef and culinary expert, William W. Wongso at his office. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA Can
Kaum Jakarta Brings a Touch of Pasar Papringan to the City
During the Holy Month of Ramadan, Kaum Jakarta presents its take on Java’s famous bamboo garden market with a selection of authentic Pasar Papringan dishes. Pasar Papringan at Kaum Jakarta. Photo courtesy of Kaum Jakarta/NOW!JAKARTA Papringan in Javanese means bamboo garden. It is an outdoor market in Temanggung, Central Java. The market is set up,
The New Versus the Old
As the capital city of a rapidly developing country in Southeast Asia, Jakarta is the place to be for the fast moving Indonesian middle class. My trip to the Maritime Museum in Kota Tua all those years ago showed me how small Jakarta was when it was founded hundreds of years ago. The variety of
Cafe Gratify is Truly for the Love of Good Food
Run by a mother-daughter duo, Fira Sofyan and Claudia Sofyan, Cafe Gratify, which held its grand launching in May, serves both gourmet Asian and Western comfort food. Binte Soup is good food on Cafe Grafity's menu, served with the freshest ingredients and cooking techniques, the flavours of the dishes are bold and tasty. Photo courtesy of
Alto Restaurant and Bar to Host Guests from Vasse Felix Wines, Australia
Alto Restaurant and Bar at Four Seasons Hotel will feature—exclusively—Australia’s Margaret River wine during a special dining menu on 3 July. The hotel’s bar has invited Virginia Willcock, Chief Winemaker Vasse Felix Wines and Brendan Pratt, Head Chef of The Vasse Felix Restaurants for a one-night restaurant takeover. Diners are sure to enjoy Vasse Felix
New Grand Café is Designed to Feel Like Home
Stuated on the lobby level, Grand Café welcomes diners to its space which feels like a dining room in one’s home. Warm earthy browns combined with marble tiles, chinaware and a touch of Dutch colonial style, the restaurant is a mix of bronze artwork, vases and wood carvings from across the archipelago. Relaunched after its
Far from Concentrate, Cold-Pressed Juice is the Perfect Alternative
Re.juve has marketed pure, natural cold-pressed juice across its several stores in Jakarta. NOW! Jakarta spoke to Managing Director Richard Anthony about the growing popularity of cold-pressed juice Re.juve offers variety of cold fresh juice that can be alternative nutrition to support healthy lifestyle. Photo courtesy of Re.juve/NOW!JAKARTA What are the advantages of cold-pressed juices
You are What You Eat: Good Food, Good Life
Speaking of health, I never thought it to be that important. As a typical Asian, I did not grow up an outdoorsy person, I was not very sporty and I was always afraid of going to the gym. But not long ago, I began to realise what it was all about. It all started just
Ajag Ijig Turned up a Notch with Betawi Cuisine
For years, a restaurant was known for the food it served up, perhaps its environment, and certainly a place to be seen. Then social media added another dimension to our lives, and being seen online became just as important. Some restaurants have delivered – on the Instagrammable front—but very few have found that perfect balance of great
