Refa Koetin
Indonesian Stand-up Comedy Has a New Home
Ketawa Comedy Club is Indonesia’s first full-time comedy club offering mostly stand-up comedy shows that promises good laughs and fun times seven nights a week.Photos by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA Welcome to Ketawa Comedy Club, Indonesia’s first full-time comedy club, offering non-stop laughs with a great international ambience. Brought to you by Mad About Comedy, a passionate
Sailor and Diplomat: German Ambassador to Indonesia H.E. Peter Schoof
H.E. Peter Schoof, German Ambassador to Indonesia. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA A seasoned skipper both at sea and of global politics, German Ambassador to Indonesia, H.E. Peter Schoof talks to NOW! Jakarta about his current duties, Germany’s significant sustainability contribution in Indonesia and other bilateral issues to address. Dr. Schoof, you have served Brussels, Damascus, Geneva and Athens. How
When Good Friends Gather
Top Left to Right: Andini Panggabean, Khika Wasana, Mirah Marhaendra, Desiree Merlina, Alistair Speirs, Marlene Danusutedjo, Refa Koetin, Rizki Permata Sari, Richieta Lakeisha, Amirah Hanani. Bottom Left to Right: Prissilia Pangemanan, Debby Setiawaty, Rumman Amanda, Lira Dachlan. Photos by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA In August, NOW! Jakarta continued its annual tradition of gathering with friends and partners in
Promoting “Say Yes To Less” Campaign for Sustainable Culinary Industry
NOW! Jakarta invited stakeholders in food industry to together start raising our awareness of food waste problems via Say Yes to Less campaign. Photos by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA NOW! Jakarta made another push towards sustainability by encouraging partners and BRBCA 2019 participants to manage waste responsibly. On 11 July, F&B directors, restaurant owners and managers, DOSMs,
Wyndham Group Celebrated Authentic Thai Food
Enjoy authentic Thai cuisine at Wyndham Casablanca Jakarta. Photos courtesy of Wyndham Casablanca Jakarta/NOWJAKARTA In September, Wyndham Casablanca Jakarta hosted a cooking battle between its head chef and the head chef of Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim Bay, Thailand, showcasing their vast knowledge and culinary expertise as they created exceptional Thai and Indonesian dishes for the
Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa: Transcending Luxury
Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa is beyond your imagination. Photo Courtesy of Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa/NOWJAKARTA If you think Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa is just another picture perfect 5-star resort in Bali, you couldn’t be more mistaken. To justify my standfirst, imagine this: a luxurious property designed to take full
Taiwan: A Different Nightlife Sensation
Taiwan offers many things. The night markets are the ones you should not miss. Photos by Taiwan Tourism Bureauy and Refa Koetin/NOWJAKARTA Offering a plethora of treats, trinkets and fun activities, the night markets in Taiwan are too good to pass up. I recently found myself in Taiwan in a trip sponsored by the Taiwan
Everyone Deserves A Perfect Smile
Rata is Indonesia’s first locally owned invisible clear aligners that works for anyone, everyone, with a significantly lower cost than imported brands. Photo courtesy of Rata/NOW!JAKARTA Have you always wanted that perfect line of teeth but don’t have time to maintain braces or you think they look weird for your work/social life? Do you feel
Contemporary Italian Flair
Chef Tommaso Gonfiantini's Tagliatelle Al Tartufo is available at GIA Restaurant. Photo courtesy of Ismaya/NOW!JAKARTA Culinary trend-setter and well-known modern Italian restaurant GIA from ISMAYA group recently added a collection of authentic dishes to its already delicious line-up, courtesy of Executive Chef Tommaso Gonfiantini. The new seasonally inspired menu is another testament to the expertise
Piaggio: A Brand That Has Stood Against Time
Marco Noto La Diega, Managing Director of PT Piaggio. Photo Courtesy of PT Piaggio Indonesia/NOWJAKARTA Managing Director of PT Piaggio Indonesia, Marco Noto La Diega shares his view on how Vespa has persisted through generations, the size of Indonesia’s Vespa community and the brand’s future plans. You have held the Managing Director position at PT Piaggio Indonesia since
Indonesia’s Bartender of the Year to Take on the World
This September, be a part of Jakob Manurung’s victory celebration by enjoying two winning cocktails at Djournal House. Floridus Citri, one of the winning cocktials that infuses gin with homemade chamomile tea concoction. Photo Courtesy of Djournal House/NOWJAKARTA Stock up the bar and line up the lights; the 11th edition of Diageo World Class Competition is
OZONE Bar & Karaoke is Now Open!
With first-class food, drinks and music, this nightlife hub at The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Mega Kuningan could easily be your new all-time favourite. OZONE Bar & Karaoke offers refreshed and retouched interior features. Photo courtesy of OZONE Bar & Karaoke/NOWJAKARTA After several years of hiatus, the understated club at The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Mega Kuningan—formerly known as Tempus—now
Sips, Savouries, Sounds: Our Favourite Nightlife Venues in Jakarta
Jakarta is full of amazing bars, restaurants and lounges offering vibrant nightlife and music experience, and handpicking just a few of them was a daunting task. Nevertheless, here are some of our favourite venues. Read through to see some of our favourite nightlife venues in Jakarta. Which one is your favourite? Photos by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA Henshin at
