Conrad Bali has launched a deliciously innovative, health and wellness-conscious organic menu that sees the leading luxury resort team up with local farmers and communities as partners to ensure some of the freshest and most authentic organic produce reaches its guests. The resort's culinary team has dedicated itself to searching for authentic Balinese ingredients, scouring Bali's farms to identify high quality organic produce found on the island. The result is a menu that sings off the … [Read more...]
Conrad Bali Appoints New Director of F&B and Culinary Operations
The culinary family at Conrad Bali is warming up as globe-trotting gastronaut David Laval settles in as the resort's new Director of Food & Beverage and Culinary Operations. Laval has hit the beach running with a warm and inspired remix of the menu at Conrad's Bali flagship confidently relaxed beachfront fine dining restaurant, Eight Degrees South. He introduces a new a la carte concept called 'Small Tastings'; a light tropical take on tapas designed to be shared, with an emphasis on … [Read more...]
MEDAN: 1 Holiday 3 Ways
Words: Aulia R. Sungkar Photography: Suwandi Chandra Jetstar Asia Magazine, June 2013 Enthusiasts of art-deco architecture, foodies and nature lovers will find the charms of Indonesia’s third largest city well worth exploring FOR HISTORY BUFFS Alongside the modern infrastructure that Medan is building to propel the city forward, you can still find traces of Dutch colonial history. Stay: Emerald Garden Hotel is truly an old hotel with a new look. Nestling on Yos Sudarso … [Read more...]
Spreading Wings
President and chief executive officer of International Dairy Queen sees Indonesia as a lucrative market amidst the company’s market expansion in Asia. The US based Dairy Queen (DQ), a chain of soft serve and fast food restaurants, has since 1991 entered the Asian market and is now growing rapidly. “In fact, we just opened our 500th store in China this year. As for Indonesia, the country offers ample space to grow, as we are opening our first store in Bali this July. Our franchisee hopes to … [Read more...]
Social House: Socially Palatable
The presence of Social House within the luxury emporium of Harvey Nichols takes cosmopolites to embark on more than just a culinary journey, but it’s also where the social networking lifestyle brought alive. Social House restaurant, bar and wine post – also known as SoHo – is located on the premises of the U.K.-based luxury lifestyle Harvey Nichols in Grand Indonesia East Mall. Despite its location, nevertheless, this F&B; establishment is a separate entity owned by the Ismaya Group, … [Read more...]
Adhika Maxi:CULINARY SAVVY
Despite his young age, Adhika Maxi has taken a large stride in culinary world. Having a friendly talk with the 24-year-old chef at a coffee shop in Jakarta’s prime shopping mall truly creates a unique impression. Preferred to be called Max, the charming fellow admits enjoying his daily routine organising private dining for socialites, bon vivants and businesspeople. It’s a great achievement for such a young chef, indeed. Hadn’t he had the passion for food and cooking, he wouldn’t have … [Read more...]
