Dine by Day
Specialising in cutting-edge Japanese cuisine, BLOWFISH Kitchen and Bar is the highly acclaimed and award-winning contemporary Japanese restaurant and nightlife destination in Jakarta. Sophisticated dining by day, and world-class clubbing by night, BLOWFISH leads as the capital's premier hedonistic hotspot. Designed to dazzle, BLOWFISH awakens the senses with its avant-garde décor and distinctive culinary delights, in an exuberant celebration of...
A Holistic Vision
Advancing a holistic vision of Winegrowing with winemaker Michael Silacci By Stacy James You could say that American winemaker, Michael Silacci, knows a thing or two about creating a nice bottle of vino. With an impressive resume that has taken him to vineyards in Chile and France as well as the U.S. hubs of Oregon and California, Silacci’s extensive educational background combined...
Sky High Excellence
Sky High Excellence If you’re passionate about wine, then becoming a member of the elite Singapore Airlines Wine Panel could be considered the ultimate dream job. Up to 1,000 bottles of wines, champagne, and port are sampled by the panel every year, judged not only on appearance (colour and clarity), bouquet (smell) and palate (taste), but also on their suitability for...
The Art of Sunday Brunch
There is a culinary phenomenon taking place on the island of Bali – a newly launched Sunday brunch so popular that visitors throughout the Asia Pacific region are booking seats months in advance to ensure a spot at Soleil, the Mediterranean Riviera inspired signature restaurant of The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas in Nusa Dua. Blessed with stunning views across...
A Gastronomic Europe’s food capitals
At only twenty-six years of age, the newly promoted Chef de Cuisine at Keystone is firmly securing his position as one of Singapore’s hottest young talents. Obsessed by the quality of his products and embracing an abiding respect for mother nature, Chef Immanuel Tee is the face behind the decadent 10-course Tasting Menu, infusing culinary secrets from Europe’s food capitals. Tee’s...
Unconventional Bites at Conventional Cuisine
I’ve known Bobby Chinn since the early noughties, when living in Hanoi, I was irresistibly lured to the capital’s iconic, Restaurant Bobby Chinn (RBC). Already raw star material – as LUXE City Guide Hanoi wrote, "Sexy, saucy, laid-back, funky, smart, casual, fun…….. and that’s just Bobby!” – and acclaimed chef of his eponymous restaurant, this was all before Bobby’s...
The ventures of a Vagabond
Driven by love and a vagabond soul, the culinary journey of Chef Philippe Léveillé resembles something of a fairytale. After volunteering in Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, followed by a whirlwind, worldwide adventure, Léveillé settled in Italy upon falling for the daughter of Mary Piscini – a master of local Brescian delicacies. Despite gracing the kitchens of some of the world’s...
Described as a “Lifestyle Resort in The Sky”, Jakarta's sky-high drinking and dining concept is establishing itself an iconic landmark for the buzzing capital city. Aptly named, and located high up on the 56th floor of the BCA Tower, SKYE Bistro & Lounge provides a unique and exciting atmosphere for a quick getaway from Jakarta's bustling streets, some 230 metres...
High life Redefined
More than just a pretty view, Sky on 57 offers a tailored dining experience unlike any other with wine pairings hand selected by one of Singapore’s leading chefs. Fifty-seven stories above sea level at the highest point of Marina Bay Sands, Sky on 57 boasts unrivalled ocean and city views of Singapore from virtually every seat in the 12,000 square-foot...
W Retreat & Spa
W Retreat & Spa In true W spirit, the W Retreat & Spa in the heart of Seminyak presents a hub of cutting edge luxury; the food, fashion and nightlife destination where globe trotters come to see and to-be-seen. Described as a sizzling, stylish playground, it's easy to forget there's a world outside of this hedonistic Mecca, adorned with luxurious...
