Jakarta’s hottest new Italian restaurant, GAIA, brought the capitol’s epicureans to ecstasy with a sublime White Truffle dinner courtesy of Chef Diego Chiarini. White truffles are one of the most prized ingredients in the culinary world, even rarer and more expensive than the black variety. Although the scent of white truffle is strong, the taste it imparts is refined, complex...

Jocelyn Argaud takes the expression “to eat like a king” rather seriously, but that’s because he has worked in the kitchens of the Royal Palace of Qatar. As their Chef de Cuisine, he prepared dinner parties for visiting dignitaries including former French President Nicolas Sarkozy and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, as well as serving as the Executive...

If you have yet to hear the excited whispers about Dallas Cuddy, you probably will soon, because everyone will be talking about the famed Australian chef’s upcoming kitchen takeover at W Retreat & Spa Bali - Seminyak. Between the 5th and 9th of February, Chef Dallas will be coming for a visit to Bali, taking the reins from Starfish...

It’s rare that you get the opportunity to indulge in the finest things in life while at the same time contributing to a great cause. However that is exactly the opportunity epicureans in Southeast Asia will have on February 21st, when a very special dinner will take place at Singapore’s renowned Restaurant ANDRE featuring Guest Chef Joan Roca. Roca is...

Ubud's Intriguing New Italian Eatery Uma Cucina adds sophisticated Italian dining to Uma by COMO’s offerings.   Uma by COMO is a favourite for travellers to Ubud, Bali’s art and culture capital. The resort is known for offering an inviting mix of exclusive luxury accommodations and easy access to some of the town’s best art galleries and eateries. Recently, the resort added...

Poolside  Date Lunch Why go through all the fuss of organising "date night" every week when you can enjoy a leisurely lunch at Cocoon Beach Club?   It’s the same story every week: we go through great pains to choose the perfect restaurant, just the right outfit, and an evening that won’t conflict with the family’s hectic schedule. But with kiddos coming...

Step Inside Sophistication Chez Gado Gado may be renowned for its prime beachfront location and front-row view of the famed Bali sunset, but step inside the shimmering and sophisticated dining room and your casual seaside supper becomes a glamourous evening banquet.     When the sun is shining and the cocktails are flowing, Chez Gado Gado’s laid-back beachfront deck oozes with seaside chic,...

East Meets West Bold flavours from Asian and Western cuisine meet by the beach at All Spice, the restaurant at The Royal Santrian Resort & Villa in Nusa Dua.   Along a beautiful stretch of jet-ski filled, azure blue ocean in Tanjung Benoa, you’ll find The Royal Santrian Villas. The 2.5 hectare property, with direct access to a pristine beach, an epic...

Celebrate Life with Authentic Spanish Cuisine Serenity Spanish Bar & Restaurant adds a flair of authentic Spanish cuisine to Bali’s culinary scene with a stunning selection of signature sangrias and an irresistible collection of Spain’s most beloved dishes.   Serenity’s restaurant manager, Mr. Laxmi, a native of Nepal who has worked with the Serenity brand since its first restaurant opened in Singapore...

Pure Botanocals at Dala Spa Utilising botanical spa ingredients is the hottest trend in the wellness industry today, and at DALA Spa in Ubud, you can learn firsthand how to create unparalleled products from the natural bounty of Bali and beyond.   As you enter the gracious and inviting space of DALA Spa at Alaya Ubud on Jalan Hanoman, the recently...