Island Brews: Bali’s Very Own Spirits
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
Jakarta Culinary Feastival 2018 Provides Learning Platform, Connects Enthusiasts with Experts
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
Jakarta Gets into the Spirit of Things at Whisky Live!
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
Barong Bar at Fairmont Jakarta Introduces Bespoke Barrel-Aged Cocktails
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
The Global Week of the Italian Cuisine Returned to Jakarta and Discussed the Mediterranean Diet
In praise of Italy’s long-standing role as a worldwide leader in the culinary traditions, food-and-wine connoisseurship, the Embassy of Italy, Italian Trade Agency and Istituto Italiano di Cultura Jakarta recently held the third Edition of the Italian Cuisine Week in the world. At the Italian Cuisine Week 2018, sustainability through biodiversity for food and nutrition, culture,
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
Bellissimo Wines Hits the High Notes, in Both Flavor and Price
Dima International Wines, one of the largest wine producers in Indonesia, recently launched a new sparkling wine named Bellissimo. the new Sparkling Moscato and Sparkling Dolce Ross. Photo courtesy of Dima International Wines/NOW!JAKARTA A sweet wine with two variants, Sparkling Moscato and Sparkling Dolce Ross, they are delicious expressions of intensely flavoured fermentation of frozen Australian
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
Dinner Amicale at View, Fairmont Hotel Jakarta the Chaine des Rotisseurs Dinner
On Monday 29 Oct 2018 the very talented Chef Hans Christian and his culinary team at the Fairmont Hotel Jakarta crafted a gastronomic delight featuring a 19-course vegetarian degustation menu paired with six outstanding wines. At Chaine des Rotisseurs, Chef Hans Christian and his culinary team crafted a gastronomic delight featuring a 19-course vegetarian degustation
At Uccello, Guests are Sure to Enjoy Authentic Italian Food in Ways that are Relatable
In my opinion, Italian restaurants in Indonesia seem to be divided into two, the ones that use original recipes and cooking methods as in the home country, and those that try to combine local flavours with a cuisine that is well adapted to the Indonesian palate. At Uccello, guests are sure to enjoy authentic Italian
Argentina Christmas Dinner
Christmas and New Year celebrations in Argentina represent a very significant tradition. A special family dinner takes place at night in Christmas Eve, the moment of the year when families make an effort to gather together round a table to enjoy a large reunion. Bringing what anyone can offer, all the meals are placed together
Determining the Perfect Cuppa
Tea is not as popular as coffee in Indonesia. This is quite unfortunate because even though tea has become a daily drink, there are still many people who don’t know how to brew it correctly much less choose a good quality brand. It’s International Tea Day on 15 December and NOW! Jakarta spoke to tea
