A Taste of Portuguese Wine at Porto Bistreau, Bandung
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
Autumnal Flavours at AMUZ Gourmet Restaurant
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
An Encounter With Nordic Cuisine
My first visit to Europe was in 2004, when I flew Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) to London for my studies. Thanks to multiple transits, I got to know see a little of Scandinavia before I arrived in London. I was 20, full of hope and energy, and just super excited to be in Europe for the
A Smoke and Grill Kitchen at Bara Restaurant
Set around an open kitchen, the newest addition to North Jakarta’s culinary scene, Bara, is a cozy establishment where one can dine on a range of dishes prepared on a wood-fired grill and rotisserie. Located at Pantai Indah Kapuk Avenue, Bara is perfect for intimate dining and large gatherings. Bara Restaurant is located at Pantai Indah Kapuk Avenue. Photo
Upper Deck at Oakwood Premier Cozmo Jakarta
The luxury residential complex, Oakwood Premier Cozmo Jakarta’s, introduces Upper Deck, a new place to relax. Upper Deck is open to the public everyday from 10 a.m until 10 p.m. Photo courtesy of Oakwood Premier Cozmo Jakarta/NOW!JAKARTA Located on the third floor with a view of Mega Kuningan, guest can enjoy light snacks such as Crispy
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
