In commemoration of the 73rd Independence Day of Indonesia, The Dharmawangsa Jakarta introduces the ‘Treasures of Coastal Java’, the first in a series of events commemorating Indonesia’s rich culinary heritage, highlighting 22 dishes from the coastal region.   The Treasures of Coastal Java is available on 17 August for lunch and barbecue dinner and also be served

As part of Peruvian National Day celebrations in Jakarta, Hotel Gran Melia, in corporation with the Embassy of Peru, welcomed Chef Natalia González Echeverría, one of the country’s premier chefs, to introduce some of the riches of the cuisine to diners in the city. Peruvian Ceviche. Photo courtesy of Gran  Melia/NOW!JAKARTA Peruvian cuisine leans on

With so much choice, there’s a beef cut to satisfy every taste, budget and occasion. Each cut has a unique texture and flavour that suits certain cooking methods and recipes, making it a tasty pleasure to experiment. Meat & Livestock Australia makes it easy to pick out the best and provides a few helpful tips!

Made in Bali’s pristine Tabanan Heights by PT Astidama Adhimukti, Iceland Vodka is pure, smooth and perfect for these tropical climes. Bottled as a triple stage distillation to create that pure taste, it uses only selected-high quality grains from across the archipelago.  A citrus, minty nose yields a smooth, clean, fresh palate and a smooth finish. Perfect to

There are many associations one has with Japan – and restaurants associated with the cuisine. One of them is Sushi Hiro, a restaurant at Senayan City mall which offers delectable Japanese cuisine in zen environs. At Sushi Hiro, delectable pieces of sushi laid out on mini wooden ‘stairs',  which is a unique presentation. Photo by

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA), an industry marketing body, hosts a series of special meals highlighting Australian beef and lamb. The meals, in  partnership with PT Bank Danamon Indonesia, provide an exquisite fine-dining experience called “Dining with the Star”. Guests can enjoy a range of different dishes created by a collaboration of five chefs from

Porto Bistreau, in collaboration with The Peak Connoisseur and Varuni Panca Baverindo, hosted ‘Preto & Perola Wine Dinner’, a fine dining experience with the wines of Portugal which were served alongside a delectable menu. Held in the Nara Rancabentang Park, a lush green forest area North of Bandung, this experience involved good wine, food and

AMUZ Gourmet Restaurant offers a menu reflecting Autumnal flavours. Soups from fall vegetables and heartier dishes to celebrate the season are on offer until November. The menu was put together by Chef Founder Gilles Marx, who was recently awarded the title of Maitre Cuisinier de France (Master Chef of France) and 2018 World Luxury Restaurant

Bali is home to a lot of locally grown produce, from naturally farmed sea salt and seaweed, of course rice paddies and the strawberries of Bedugul, but were you aware that Bali was also home to distilleries producing locally made alcohol? Of course you’ve heard of arak, the “moonshine” of the island, but one company is making official, higher quality alcohol

The latest edition of Jakarta Culinary Feastival (JCF) attracted more than 70,000 foodies in a four-day event in early November at Senayan City. Since the event was first held in 2009, the festival has matured over the years and served as a platform to promote local brands. It has also helped find Indonesia’s future talents though

November was a month of celebration for the many of the liquor and spirits brands, culminating in one big celebration at Whisky Live! On November event, Whisky Live also launched a campaign “Drink Positive 2.0” to promote responsible drinking to young people. Photo courtesy of Whisky Live/NOW!JAKARTA ‘Whisky Live’, the biggest whisky event in Asia

Renowned for masterfully crafted classic cocktails, Barong Bar at Fairmont Jakarta launches its barrel-aged cocktail collection where a combination of curated drinks are served using  in-house barrel aging methods. The barrel-aged cocktail collection are created by Barong’s cocktail expert in collaboration with world-famous mixologist, Michael Callahan. Photo courtesy of Fairmont Jakarta/NOW!JAKARTA Officially available since November, the