Dry and Flinty, Austrian Rieslings Surprise With Their Excellent Quality
A tasting of Austrian wine in London organized by the Austrian Wine Marketing Board this past week was a revelation, in the sense that a relatively small nation is producing some excellent wine. Gruner...
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A Romantic Night Out for Two
Yoshi Izakaya at the Gran Melia Jakarta is one of many restaurants rolling out a special menu for Valentine’s Day. (Photo courtesy of Yoshi Izakaya) Valentine’s Day means chocolates and sweets,...
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French Toast, for That Perfect Breakfast
French toast with Sumbawan honey. (Photo courtesy of Petty Elliot) For a late breakfast, you’ll want to surprise your loved one with something unusual, delicious and easy to make. French toast, despite...
View ArticleChurch Pitches In for Winemaking in Europe
The link between the church and wine has always been strong. Gottweig Abbey, Stift Gottweig in German, was founded in 1083 in Krems, about 70 kilometers west of the Austrian capital, Vienna. Eleven...
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Petty Elliott: Get a Taste of the Mediterranean With the Humble Roast Tomato
Black rice-stuffed tomatoes with mixed salad, ready to be eaten. (Photo courtesy of Petty Elliott) The tomato is interesting in that it’s widely thought of as a vegetable but is actually a fruit. It is...
View ArticleIndonesia, Meet the Local Dining Concept
Going local, or “localvore,” is the trend today. Once an exotic concept, locally made products have become a mainstream fixture in thousands of menus from fine dining to local sandwich shops in both...
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Rich Taste of History in a Dollop of Solo’s Jenang Pudding
The recent Jenang Festival in Solo celebrated the centuries-old rice pudding from Java and challenged chefs to incorporate it into modern dishes, as part of efforts to revive interest in local culinary...
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An Artisanal Cuisine Crusade With Chef Bo
Chef Duangporn Songvisava, or Bo, is a fervent advocate of local and artisanal Thai cuisine. (JG Photo/Courtesy of Duangporn Songvisava) Singapore. Appearing barefoot on stage at the inaugural Asia’s...
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Petty Elliott: A Tofu and Tempeh Tribute to the Traditional British Sunday Roast
Roast tempeh and tofu with a sweet soya and spicy gravy sauce — an Indonesian twist on a British classic. (Photo courtesy of Petty Elliott) Classic roast dishes always center around meat or poultry....
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Ichi Ocha Brings ‘Liquid Jade’ to Local Tea Lovers
Anastasia Sutadji and Yoshimi Miyano give a toast with their company’s newest bottled beverage, Ichi Ocha. (JG Photo/Sylviana Hamdani) Tea has been recognized as the elixir of life in many countries...
View ArticleLa Finca: A Taste of Ibiza in Bali
His upbringing as a third culture kid may have been the first indication that Thomas Mack as an adult would continue to enjoy exploring the unknown and revel in getting to know new countries and its...
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Dendeng, a Minang Classic
Dendeng balado with griddled watermelon and spice powder. (JG Photo/Petty Elliot) The cuisine of West Sumatra, including Padang, is known as Minang cuisine. It is well known around Indonesia and can be...
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Behind the Scenes at El Celler De Can Roca, the World’s Best Restaurant
Chef Joan Roca of El Celler de Can Roca. (JG Photo/Petty Elliot) Joan Roca is the eldest of the three Roca brothers, proprietors of El Celler De Can Roca, a restaurant built from humble beginnings in a...
View ArticleAt English Estate Nyetimber, Sparkling Wines That Rival Champagne
One of the joys of writing about wine is the chance to walk through a beautiful vineyard while talking with the person who grows the grapes, and then taste the wine with the winemaker. A visit to...
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In Singapore, a Food Paradise That Just Got a Lot More Scrumptious
Seafood at Pasar Bella. (JG Photo/Petty Elliot) Singapore, with its flourishing economy, melting pot of residents hailing from many different places, combined with its strategic geographical location...
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Food for Thought: Avocados, for Putting That Fruity Fresh Finish to the...
Seared tuna with avocado salsa. (Photo courtesy of Petty Elliot) Avocado is native to South America and cultivated today in many part of tropical countries, including Indonesia. The pear-shaped fruit...
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La Cucina Keeps It Classic With Home-Style Cooking
La Cucina offers rustic Italian fare in a cozy setting. (Photo courtesy of La Cucina) Italian restaurant La Cucina offers home comfort along with its dishes. Situated in the busy area of Kemang in...
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An Explosion of Authentic Thai Flavors at Mango Tree
Panang curry with duck breast and lychees, from Mango Tree Bistrobar. (JG Photo/Sylviana Hamdani) Jakarta. Indonesia’s capital has long been a haven for food lovers. In every corner of the city,...
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Behind a Round-the-World Cycle Journey, A Tasty Discovery of Culinary Treasures
Some of the Indonesian fare sampled by Steve Fabes, who is cycling aroundthe world to raise funds for a medical NGO. (JG Photo/Petty Elliott) What to eat when you are cycling around the world? A very...
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New Cookbook Aims to Introduce Indonesian Cuisine to Wider World
Yayu Slocock shows off her cooking skills in a kitchen designed by her son. (Photo courtesy of Yayu Slocock) Wimborne, a small town with 15,000 inhabitants in Dorset in southwest England, is a far...
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