The Mystery of Pyongyang
Pyongyang is the capital of North Korea and the name of a restaurant chain operating outside of the fatherland. I...
Food & Drink
Rice Is Nice, But…
“White rice is lacklustre, lifeless, tasteless and irritating to prepare; brown rice is flavoursome, wholesome and easy to prepare”. Maud...
Places to be Gluttonous
Gluttony is my favourite sin. Indulging in a calorific piece of kobe beef, an extra helping of bacon on your...
S.L.A.M Dunk the Funk
Sky Lounge at Mercure, S.L.A.M, is on the 19th floor of the newly opened Mercure Simatupang. Slam is in a...
I Want My Baby Back, Baby Back, Baby Back Ribs!
Welcome back to Alcoholics Bar & Grill. Those of you who have ventured into Alcoholics know, customers are heard and...
Little Spain in Jakarta
Tapas are appetisers or snacks that make up a wonderful part of Spanish culture and cuisine. The smaller portions enable...
Bob & the Chocolate Factory: Meet Bob Formston
Meet Bob Formston. The chocolatier also known as ‘Chocolate Bob’. Bob, how did you get into making chocolate? My wife...
Chinese Food with a Twist
Jakartans who take their love of food seriously, rarely settle for a meal in a mall. Restaurants located in malls...
Festive Feasting
If you’re yearning for a festive feast with all the trimmings but you lack the inclination to cook at home,...
A Memorable Face Jakarta
What are the things you look for when choosing a venue for a dinner date? Good food, possibly to share...
Chris Salans of Mozaic Restaurant
Few fine dining venues in Bali have distinguished themselves with such flair and inspiration as Ubud’s award-winning Mozaic Restaurant...
Sit Back and Relax at Lio Bistro
On Jalan Kemang Timur Raya you can find an array of galleries and home decor shops; Kemang has an abundance...
Let’ Commune at Commune
Commune first opened its doors in Singapore before making its way down to Jakarta. Commune started as a furniture business...
Oh La La, Madeleine!
Jakarta may not seem much from an outsider’s perspective, but for us that live here, we know that hidden within...
Lunch in the Clouds – Lakeview, Kintamani
I often tell people that you can’t experience the true Bali unless you travel north a bit… in this...
From Russia with Love in Nusa Dua
A Russian restaurant on the island of Bali? You may think that’s odd considering the tropical climes of our island...
Alcoholics Anonymous Anyone?
Alcoholics Bar & Grill Jalan Kemang Raya no. 72N Jakarta Selatan 021 7195675 info@alcoholicsbar.com If you’re trying to wean yourself...
Negev – An Oasis in a Busy Desert
This new restaurant has the X factor. When you enter, you feel class ooze out of its multi-faceted walls. Surrounding...
Delicacies for the Daring Diner
It’s hard to put your finger on what makes Ben Hil (short for Bendungan Hilir), right at the heart of...
Restaurateur’ Tour
“Order in! One Ceasar Salad, one onion soup. Followed by one Salmon, pink, one Angus Tenderloin, medium rare, truffle mash.”...
Uncle Samy’ Curry
Samy’s Curry Phone: (021) 515-3478 Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 52 – 53 Kawasan SCBD Lot 12, Jakarta Normally when dining...