LYMA Brisket: Melt-in-the-Mouth Meatchristopher ruaneDecember 9, 2025December 9, 2025 by christopher ruaneDecember 9, 2025December 9, 20250 Contributing writer Christopher Ruane visited the Gandaria branch of LYMA Brisket and had a taste of the restaurant’s mouthwatering, meaty...
PARKROYAL Serviced Suites: Bird’s Eye View from the City Centrechristopher ruaneNovember 15, 2025November 15, 2025 by christopher ruaneNovember 15, 2025November 15, 20250 When it comes to choosing a serviced apartment for a short- or long-term stay, location is near the top of...
La Posta: The Best of Northern Argentinian Food in the Heart of Jakartachristopher ruaneNovember 8, 2025November 8, 2025 by christopher ruaneNovember 8, 2025November 8, 20250 With a relaxing atmosphere, well-paced service, and top-notch food, La Posta brings the best of northern Argentinian food to the...
REZ Hotel, Semarang: Sleek, Design-Led Hotelchristopher ruaneNovember 13, 2024 by christopher ruaneNovember 13, 20240 This hotel is a welcoming and comfortable place for a visitor to the city whose tourist appeal is growing effervescently....
Hotel Tentrem: Javanese Elegance and Local Flavours in the Heart of Semarangchristopher ruaneOctober 23, 2024October 24, 2024 by christopher ruaneOctober 23, 2024October 24, 20240 At its heart, Hotel Tentrem Semarang delivers something timeless. Hotel Tentrem has been a prominent establishment in Yogyakarta for over...
Keyaki, Jakarta: High-Level Japanese Restaurant Offering Relaxing Weekend Lunchchristopher ruaneOctober 8, 2024 by christopher ruaneOctober 8, 20240 Pan Pacific returned to Jakarta this summer with the opening of its new hotel perched and spread across the top...
SugarSand, Bali: Relaxing Izakaya-Themed Restaurant with Sea Viewschristopher ruaneSeptember 17, 2024 by christopher ruaneSeptember 17, 20240 Presenting a sophisticated, seaside-inspired twist of an izakaya restaurant, the recently renovated SugarSand holds nothing back when it comes to...
Fez Sports Bar: Classic Elements with a Global Flavourchristopher ruaneSeptember 17, 2024 by christopher ruaneSeptember 17, 20240 Ultimately, what makes the Kemang-based Fez Sports Bar worth considering as a sports bar is its purposely broad appeal. It...
Cutt and Grill, Senopati: Meats and Morechristopher ruaneApril 5, 2024 by christopher ruaneApril 5, 20240 The restaurant’s signature meat dishes are worth coming for, but non-steak lovers can also enjoy a good meal. It was...
Café Gran Vía: The World on a Platechristopher ruaneFebruary 13, 2024February 13, 2024 by christopher ruaneFebruary 13, 2024February 13, 20240 A sizzling, globe-trotting dining by Gran Meliá Jakarta The heart of the Sudirman Central Business District (SCBD) may seem a...
Bull & Vine: Fine Food in a Laid-Back Settingchristopher ruaneFebruary 8, 2024February 9, 2024 by christopher ruaneFebruary 8, 2024February 9, 20240 Legendary Chef Marco Pierre White says that a restaurant’s environment and service are more important than its food. A variety...
Long-Distance Love: Can the Smiles Beat the Miles?christopher ruaneFebruary 7, 2024 by christopher ruaneFebruary 7, 20240 Cupid’s arrows can be well-directed and powerful – but how far do they travel without losing momentum? That is a...
Izzy Social Club: Champagne, Cigars and Cosy Chicnesschristopher ruaneJanuary 17, 2024 by christopher ruaneJanuary 17, 20240 A good night out on the town can often see dinner and drinks blend into a broader social gathering. One...
Chloes Bistro and Bar: Classic French Food in an Air of Elegant Charmchristopher ruaneJanuary 4, 2024January 4, 2024 by christopher ruaneJanuary 4, 2024January 4, 20240 The charm and elegance of a French bistro can often feel far from the noise and bustle of a busy...
Sunday Brunch with a View at the Park Hyatt Jakartachristopher ruaneNovember 30, 2023November 29, 2023 by christopher ruaneNovember 30, 2023November 29, 20230 When it comes to à la carte, Sunday brunch at Park Hyatt Jakarta hotel delivers on multiple levels. First is...
Kayuputi, St. Regis Bali: Weekend Brunch with Flavour and Flair Near the Oceanchristopher ruaneSeptember 14, 2023 by christopher ruaneSeptember 14, 20230 A good weekend brunch at a luxury resort ought often offers a mix of pleasure, relaxation, sensorial delight and space....
Lolling in Lombokchristopher ruaneMay 11, 2023May 11, 2023 by christopher ruaneMay 11, 2023May 11, 20230 Lombok is known as a laid back and relaxing island of escape, a less well-explored alternative to Bali for a...