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Happy Times at Branche Bistro
There is another French bistro in town, and it is definitely worth your time: Branché Bistro, located at Jalan Senopati in South Jakarta, offers mouthwatering dishes of both French and Asian cuisine as well as an extensive drink menu with various options of wine and cocktails, all served in a casual and relaxing ambience. Satisfy
The Future of Business Worldwide
In continuation of its mission to promote responsible and sustainable business, on 2 September 2016 Most Valued Business (MVB) Indonesia launched its programme for the next year. Taking place at the Dian Ballroom of Raffles Hotel, the event attracted the participation of major businesses believing in the importance of best possible business practices, safety and
The Art of Javanese Traditional Architecture
As a reflection of its culture and history, the architecture of Javanese homes is much characterized by hierarchical rule, that is, in the form of rooftops and layouts. Enter limasan – a four-sided sloping trapezoidal roof with two pointed locations at the top, designated for higher status Javanese families. In an intricate weaving of society
Why You Have To Take Care of Your Kidneys
World Kidney Day falls on every second Thursday in March. It’s a globally recognised day to raise awareness about the vital roles of our kidneys and to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease. In line with this campaign, we have summed up several important points you need to know about the organ and
Dining at Aviation-Themed Food Cabin in Kemang
Cozy dining at an altitude is what Food Cabin is all about, because regular cafés are, well, too mainstream. At this aviation-themed café in Kemang, South Jakarta, ‘passengers’ would actually feel like they’re boarding an airplane. As an avid traveler, café owner Insaf Sanyoto wants to share his passion with his patrons. Chairs here come
Indonesia’s Emerging Artists in the Spotlight
Get to know who’s who among Indonesia’s emerging artists by attending Cultural Experience, a fine art exhibition that takes place at South Jakarta’s Arjuna Café, from 10 February to 10 March. The exhibition is delivered by Jakarta Illustration Visual Art (JIVA), an independent art organization, and curated by Frigidanto Agung, one of the country’s top
Celv Clinic Promotes Glowing and Healthy Skin
Celv Clinic, the first and only beauty clinic in Indonesia that provides a laser treatment called Laser Cutera ExcelV™ to promote glowing and healthy skin, was recently launched at Hotel Kristal, South Jakarta. Laser Cutera ExcelV™ relies on advanced and gold standard laser using frequency waves with a high precision level to heal skin problems
Rifky Effendy Talks about His Curatorial Philosophy
In the local art scene, Rifky “Goro” Effendy is a name to be reckoned with. The 49-year-old curator has played an essential role in many prestigious art exhibitions. In late 2001, he established and directed the 1st Bandung Biennale, and in 2004 became a fellow of the New York-based Asia Cultural Council (ACC). In 2009,
Baxter Smith Offers Dynamic Flavours of East-Meets-West
Celebrating its grand opening in mid March, European-Asian restaurant Baxter Smith is ready to serve up an array of fusion food in a casual dining atmosphere, which is dominated by the steampunk interior of 19th century industrial London. Strategically located in South Jakarta’s Senopati, an area known for an abundance of cafés and bistros, Baxter
Japan Meets Peru at Fat Shogun Jakarta
Calling it fusion would be an understatement. Despite its mélange of Japanese and Peruvian ingredients and cooking techniques, Nikkei cuisine is a genre of its own, having been born out of necessity – among Japanese settlers in Peru back in the 19th century – and eventually evolving into its own identity. Think Peruvian meat dishes,
Having Fun with Mathematics at Math Monkey
Students learn math best when they work on problems they enjoy, rather than exercises and drills they fear, according to a study at Stanford Graduate School of Education. In line with the finding, educators around the world are finding themselves always seeking the most effective and practical ways to teach children mathematics. One way to
Striking A Healthy, Balanced Diet at Lycee Francais De Jakarta
In keeping with French school food policy, which established nutritional guidelines for meals, and in line with a global push for healthy, balanced diet for school children, Lycée Français de Jakarta (LFJ) strives to serve a wholesome menu for its students and staff. It’s an exciting challenge for the school’s Catering Coordinator Soizick Crochet, a
Jakarta’s Best International Hospitals
Make sure you and your family get the best health treatment from these best hospitals in Jakarta. Photos courtesy of iStock/NOWJAKARTA Living in an urban concrete jungle with a long commute between work and home every day, complete with the major pollution caused by the city’s millions of vehicles, can really push one’s health to
