Top Holiday Treats and Feasts in JakartaMay TienDecember 13, 2016 by May TienDecember 13, 20160It’s that time of year again. As Jakarta’s shopping malls’ halls are decked with boughs of plastic holly, carols are...
Rocking New Cocktails During the Month of DecemberMay TienNovember 28, 2016September 10, 2019 by May TienNovember 28, 2016September 10, 20190The Hard Rock Cafe Jakarta rolls out a new collection of boozy and refreshing beverages throughout the month of December....
Jennifer Karjadi Aims to Create a Perfect UnionMay TienNovember 14, 2016 by May TienNovember 14, 20160Jennifer Karjadi is a co-founder of Union Group, one of Jakarta’s most successful food and beverage businesses. Her passion for...
The Most Down-to-Earth Restaurateur in JakartaMay TienNovember 14, 2016 by May TienNovember 14, 20160Executive Chef Andrew Zarzosa of the Fairmont Hotel Jakarta is one of the city’s most well-regarded and nicest expat chefs....
A Pledge to Fight Trump’s Racism and BigotryMay TienNovember 10, 2016 by May TienNovember 10, 20160People who take on the responsibility of elected office are to be held accountable for their actions. I am not...
Serving Up American Nostalgia in JakartaMay TienOctober 17, 2016September 10, 2019 by May TienOctober 17, 2016September 10, 20190When I first set foot in Applebee’s at Plaza Senayan Mall, I was taken by surprise when I saw the...
Jalan Sultan Tirtayasa: Bandung’ Best Kept Secret for FoodMay TienSeptember 19, 2016 by May TienSeptember 19, 20160Let’s be real. When we travel to Bandung, most of us simply want to hide away in our five-star luxury...
The Dutch Golden Age of Charcuterie in JakartaMay TienAugust 24, 2016 by May TienAugust 24, 20160Expats around town understand how difficult it is to find decent Western cuisine that doesn’t either slant heavily towards local...
Tasting IndonesiaMay TienJune 29, 2016 by May TienJune 29, 20160Indonesia is set to become a food destination as the government promotes its cuisine abroad. May Tien reveals the best...
Tugu Kunstkring Paleis: A Culturally Rich Dining Experience in the Heart of MentengMay TienMay 31, 2016June 8, 2016 by May TienMay 31, 2016June 8, 20160On a quiet, leafy-tree street corner set amongst stately white mansions and European luxury cars parked roadside is a structural...
Veni, Vedi, Vino! I came, I saw, Wine!May TienApril 5, 2016April 5, 2016 by May TienApril 5, 2016April 5, 20160A South Jakarta hotspot for oenophiles and foodies Tucked neatly away at the end of a long hall of cafes...
Mini-Commis: Children’s Cooking Classes in the CapitalMay TienMarch 7, 2016March 22, 2016 by May TienMarch 7, 2016March 22, 20160The next generation of master chefs start here. Almost an entire generation of children have been raised on cooking shows...