Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort has marked a meaningful milestone with the official opening of a new school in Southwest Sumba, built in collaboration with Bali Life Foundation. The inauguration took place on 15 July 2026, less than a year after the project began through an evening dedicated to fundraising and community support.
Located within the…
Sunset has always been part of Sanur’s quiet charm. As the shoreline slips into golden hour and the sea breeze carries the scent of the grill, Byrd House Bali introduces BBQ Nights at the Beach Deck, a weekly dining programme that turns the simple pleasure of cooking over fire into an evening worth returning for. Rather than…
Indonesia’s culinary landscape is shaped as much by its stories as by its ingredients, and few have dedicated their lives to preserving both quite like William Wongso. For decades, the renowned gastronome has journeyed across the archipelago, documenting forgotten recipes, learning from home cooks and spice traders, and championing regional cuisines long before culinary tourism…
The Japanese dining scene in Sanur has quietly entered a new chapter, with contemporary concepts redefining the neighbourhood’s culinary landscape beyond its laid-back coastal charm. Among the latest arrivals is Noku Japanese Resto, a modern destination that moves beyond familiar sushi-and-bento traditions to embrace a more immersive, experience-led approach to dining.
Located on Jalan Sudamala, Noku…
This July, Miss Fish unveils SEASONS: Summer 2026, a two-night immersive experience that blurs the boundaries between fine dining, theatrical storytelling and after-dark revelry. Taking place on 24 and 25 July 2026, the event transforms the restaurant into a fantastical realm known as the Forest of the Sea – a dreamlike landscape where underwater wonder meets…
Rooftop dining in ZERU Sky Terrace takes on a different rhythm with an Italian touch as they welcome Chef Alessandro D’Amico to their sky-high den. This August, Padma Hotel Semarang invites guests to embrace that atmosphere through Weekend Rendezvous, a new culinary series at the hotel’s vinyl listening bar. The chapter begins with a one-weekend collaboration celebrating Italian food…
Some occasions deserve a little more time. A birthday shared with family, a long-overdue reunion with friends, or an anniversary celebrated without distraction often calls for a setting where conversation lingers as comfortably as the meal itself. Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali introduces a new Private BBQ Experience at Jejala Pool Bar that embraces exactly that slower rhythm,…
Indonesia’s rich culinary heritage has long inspired chefs working across savoury cuisine, but increasingly, it is becoming a compelling source of creativity in the world of pastry. This July, Bali Beach Hotel, The Heritage Collection embraces that movement with Bali Dessert Week: Pâtisserie Artistry, a month-long culinary showcase at roso Restaurant that reimagines local flavours through the…
Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant champions sustainable gastronomy through plant-based cuisine, in collaboration with Taiwan’s Michelin Green Star, Yang Ming Spring
Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant at PARKROYAL on Beach Road is renewing its long-running partnership with Taiwan’s Michelin Green Star restaurant Yang Ming Spring, and presenting two plant-based tasting menus from 1 July to 30 September…
Former Odette Pastry Chef Louisa Lim Launches LOULOUCA, a day-to-night concept focusing on desserts with French foundations and Asian sensibilities.
After seven years at three-Michelin-starred Odette, Louisa Lim, named Asia’s Best Pastry Chef in 2023, is stepping into the spotlight with LOULOUCA, her first independent dessert atelier. Opening on 29 July at 6 Ann Siang Hill, the new…

