A Taste of 1,001 Nights at Al Nafoorah Restaurant in Dubai
Dubai. In recent years, Middle Eastern cuisine has become more and more popular, thanks to its wholesome and rich approach. When I traveled to Dubai last week, I had the chance to savor the traditional...
View ArticleEnjoy Creamy Capellini Pasta With An Added Zing of Fresh Lemon
The lemon is one of the best-known and most versatile fruits from the citrus family, which also includes lime, pomelos, oranges, yuzu (Japanese lemon, or yuja in Korean). During ancient Greek and Roman...
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Savoring the World in a Cup of Starbucks Coffee
Anthony Cottan of Starbucks pours out a cup of the firm’s Reserve coffee at its store at Grand Indonesia Shopping Town. (JG Photo/Tunggul Wirajuda) The cups of black coffee look unassuming, aside from...
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A Sprinkling of Ikan Teri Medan for That Briny Twist to a Nicoise Salad
Nicoise salad with ikan teri Medan, an Indonesian twist on a French classic. (JG Photo/Petty Elliott) Ikan teri is dried, salted fish, and is found all over Indonesia. The most well-known type is ikan...
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Insanely Good Dishes, and Decor Too, at MAD Restaurant
MAD restaurant in Jakarta operates under an ‘East meets West’ concept. (JG Photo/Sylviana Hamdani) The world has become a global village, and what’s happening in one place can easily be shared with the...
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Real Japanese Fare, Down to the Salt, at Iseya Robatayaki
A dish served at Japanese restaurant Iseya Robatayaki in South Jakarta. (Photo courtesy of Iseya Robatayaki) While Japanese restaurants have long been a common sight in Jakarta, the majority of them...
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Semifreddo, for That Delicious Ice Treat That Requires Little Effort
Vanilla semifreddo with strawberry compote, a tasty alternative to ice cream that’s a breeze to make at home. (JG Photo/Petty Elliott) Semifreddo is a classic Italian dessert that is similar to gelato...
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An Iron Chef Judge, An Italian Barone, Celebrities and More at Altitude’s...
If you’ve visited Altitude, you’d know that when it comes to high-end dining experiences The Plaza’s 46th floor home of culinary diversity leaves a firm impression — not least because of the view....
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Pho Bar Adds a Bite of Vietnam to SCBD’s Fairgrounds
Pho Bar’s chandeliers contribute to its vintage ambiance. (JG Photo/Katrin Figge) Jakarta. The Fairgrounds, conveniently located in the midst of SCBD, surrounded by office buildings and only a short...
View ArticleA Comeback of Tradition And Epicurean Elegance in Culinary World
Traditional culinary dishes made a comeback recently as internationally-renowned chefs from all corners of the world convened in Singapore for a world-class epicurean experience at the World Gourmet...
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A Spiritual Journey Into The Culinary World of Bali
(Photo courtesy of Tuttle) What a joy this book is! I love recipe books, but it’s short-lived; I enjoy the pictures for several minutes, read a few pages, and then my eyes glaze over. They are...
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Lamb With Mint Sauce as a Perfect Sunday Easter Roast
Roasted leg of lamb being prepared. (Photo courtesy of Petty Elliott) This Sunday, Christians around the world will celebrate Easter. While the most common Easter treats are chocolate eggs and bunnies,...
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Danish Website Turns Homes Into Take-Out Restaurants
Frikadeller (meat balls) with rugbrød (rye bread) and pickled gherkins — traditional Danish cuisine. (Wikimedia Commons) Copenhagen. A Danish website is turning private homes into take-out restaurants...
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Tempeh and Soymilk, Two Approaches to Soy Goodness
Tempeh is Indonesia’s world-famous solution to the problem of antinutrients in raw soybeans. For those who don’t enjoy the traditional food, soymilk is easy to make at home. (JG Photo/Sylviana Hamdani)...
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Regional Sashimi Varieties With An Explosion of Citrus Flavor
Salmon and tuna sashimi with chili and kemangi, or local basil. (JG Photo/Petty Elliott) Sashimi is sliced raw fish dish that is best served fresh. Imported salmon, local tuna and snapper are the...
View ArticleA Feast of Australian Food and Wine
Traveling is no longer something that only the wealthy can afford. In recent years, Indonesians have come to enjoy hopping on a plane and discovering different countries and cultures. Australia has...
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Tantalize Those Taste Buds at New Jakarta Festival
EatJakarta is a food festival that celebrates the multicultural dining scene in Jakarta. (JG Photo/Katrin Figge) Dining out seems to have become a national hobby in Indonesia. According to the latest...
View ArticleKempi Deli Opens Next to Paulaner Brauhaus at Grand Indonesia After Relocation
Jakarta. Hotel Indonesia Kempinski on Wednesday opened the doors to Kempi Deli, which will be selling bread, cold cuts and pastries after being shut down for 16 months as part of a relocation of...
View ArticleBarramundi With Kachumbar, for That Light, Fresh Vegetable Tang
Kachumbar sounds unfamiliar but actually it is not something new for most of us. It is a salad in Indian cuisine consisting of fresh chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, chili with coriander leaves and...
View ArticleAt Saudagar Kopi, Serving a Blend of Tradition and Taste
A quest for a cup of good coffee often comes with little surprises along the way. In the case of Saudagar Kopi, it is a delightful mix of well-brewed coffee and an old-school Indonesian breakfast set...
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