Otel Lobby Jakarta: Some Eat to...

Within its first few months of opening, Otel Lobby has quickly become the “it” place. Thankfully, not just for the style, but mostly for the food. Continue »

Set to Rock

Ve Handojo had the privilege of being one of the first to taste the creations of Riva’s young and energetic new Chef, Mickael DoVan. Continue »

Bluegrass Jakarta: Feasting Like A...

Back when I was a kid, going to a steak restaurant was considered a luxury and it was a family ritual that we did once a month. In the 80s, steak restaurants such as Black Angus, Restoran Steak Art & Curio and Ponderosa were the places to go. Continue »

The Newly Born Cassis Jakarta

In a time when many fine dining restaurants in the world are changing their concept into bistronomy (a concept offering haute cuisine in a bistro setting), Cassis in Jakarta chooses to keep its fine dining status as it is and proved it by recently undergoing a million-dollar renovation… Continue »

Negev Jakarta: A Des(s)ert Oasis

It is difficult not to be curious when a new restaurant opens with an unusual name and a well known movie actress in the kitchen. Continue »

Monolog Jakarta: In The Company of...

For espresso-addicts like Ve Handojo, Monolog is the recipe of revival for both Plaza Senayan, the coffee culture in Jakarta, and for keeping him sober. Continue »

The Lady in Red at Rosso

After Chinese food, Italian may be the most loved foreign food in Indonesia. Who can resist the beauty of a perfectly cooked al dente pasta, hot and crispy margherita pizza or just the simple combination of extra virgin olive oil with a thin slice of parma ham? Continue »