Ranjit Jose
Noble By Zab Thai: Eating Well is a Noble Deed
Thai food is, without doubt, one of southeast Asia’s gifts to the culinary world. From coconut-based curries with their complex flavours, to broths that pack heft, the cuisine is certainly worthy of praise of the highest levels. There is no dearth of Thai restaurants in Jakarta with each offering up delectable dishes paying homage to
Catching up with Chef Chris Salans
Known for creating ‘modern Indonesian cuisine’, Chef Chris Salans has been on a whirlwind journey extolling the virtues of Indonesian cuisine overseas. NOW! Jakarta spoke to him about his work and plans for the year ahead Chef Chris Salans. Photo courtesy of ISAMAYA group. It’s been a while since you opened Spice but tell us
Human Rights and the UN SDGs: Identifying Key Markers in the 2030 Agenda in Indonesia
70 years after the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the more recently instituted Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), where does Indonesia stand? Is the country closer to achieving these goals by 2030? The Embassy of France in collaboration with the French Institute in Indonesia (IFI) and the United Nations Indonesia held a discussion on these issues at
Modern Scandinavian: Hay and Montana’s Designs Showcased at Danish Ambassador’s Residence
The Danish Ambassador, H.E. Rasmus Kristensen, hosted guests at a reception at the official residence on 11 December. At the event, representatives from Danish furniture companies Hay and Montana featured their products in the living room of the residence. Hay and Montana’s Designs Showcased at Danish Ambassador’s Residence in Jakarta. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA Entirely
Ebisuya’s Generous Portions are Well-Worth a Return Visit
Japan’s informal restaurants, spaces where people gather after work for a drink and a light meal, are called Izakaya. While these are often compared to European tapas bars or pubs, in their own right, these restaurants are a genre on their own. Ebisuya is one of them. Bara Chirasi Don, a very generous mix of fresh
Photo Exhibit Aims to Unite Cultures
Art:1 gallery, in collaboration with Brazilian photographer and curator Renato Negrao hosts an exhibition titled ‘Connections’. Brazilian curator Renato Negrao. Photo courtesy of Art 1: Museum/NOW!JAKARTA The exhibit features the work of 12 Brazilian photographers including Adriana Milani, Bernardo Borges, Carla Acacio, Gabriel Rizaffi, Isa Godoy, Ivana Panizzi, Liana Azevedo, Lu Lisboa, Malu Mesquita, Máximo
Fresh Takes on Sweets at the Raffles Jakarta this Festive Season with Guest Chef Jess Liemantara
Jess Liemantara grew up in Melbourne, Australia, helping her grandmother and aunt prepare cakes and desserts. What started off as an after-school activity helped catapult her to fame on the popular cooking competition show, “MasterChef Australia”, where she impressed judges with her chocolate mousse and gained a large fan following. Currently in Jakarta as Guest
Perth Festival Gears Up for Another Thrilling Installment of Spectacular Art Experiences
The longest running festival takes place in a city which inspires artistic dreaming like nowhere else on Earth, Director Wendy Martin tells NOW! Jakarta. Chevron Gardens at Elizabeth Quay, Perth. Photo courtesy of Perth Festival/NOW!JAKARTA How has the festival evolved over the years? Perth is one of the world’s youngest cities but it hosts the longest-running arts
Brunch, Done Right, at Vong Kitchen
There is something about brunch, that meal at the time of day at the cusp of breakfast and lunch, that is so comforting, so satisfying. Taken in a restaurant that provides an atmosphere conclusive to such a meal is an added plus. And so it goes at Vong Kitchen. From French toast to gutsier steak
