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Food premium

Brewing inclusion, one cup at a time

Kopi Kamu in South Jakarta creates jobs for people with Down syndrome, showing how inclusive workplaces can open pathways beyond stigma.

1 month ago
Food premium

Tempeh’s journey, from Javanese kitchens to UNESCO heritage desk

Long a staple from street stalls to presidential plates, Indonesia’s fermented soybean cake is now backed by science and cultural history as it seeks UNESCO recognition and wider inclusion on global menus. ...

2 months ago
Food premium

Indonesian gastronomy: On the knife-edge of a golden age

Indonesia’s culinary scene is bursting with achievements, recognition and government-sponsored programs, but more work remains to shape its global narrative and ensure inclusivity. ...

8 months ago

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Introducing Indonesian coffee through ‘Ngopi Sore’ in Washington DC

The Indonesian Embassy in Washington DC invited coffee shop owners, baristas, coffee brewers, importer and coffee enthusiasts to a sharing session about coffee.

8 years ago
Food

An Ottolenghi guide to eating in Israel, the new food hotspot

Despite the specter of confrontation as Iran entrenches itself near Israel's border with Syria, Israelis are partying like they're on top of the world. And with good reason. Tourism is booming—the number of visitors last year soared 22 percent to a record and is rising even more quickly in 2018.

8 years ago
Food

The best (and worst) wines of the 2017 vintage from Bordeaux

A terrible growing season resulted in a small—though, in some cases, truly special—collection of wines.

8 years ago
Food

Tracing the path of dim sum with Gran Melia Jakarta

Among the many types of Chinese cuisine, dim sum is arguably one of the most popular.

8 years ago
Food

Chicago restaurant staff get $2,000 tip

What is a reasonable tip at a restaurant? 

8 years ago
Food

Ubud Food Festival: Brings flavors and knowledge to the table

“This year, we’re shining a spotlight on the future of Indonesia’s food industry, from social media sensations to environmental solutions, successful startups to socially responsible enterprises."

8 years ago
Food

Surakarta festival to highlight heritage cuisine, palace kitchen tour

Heritage cuisine is set to be featured at the Solo Indonesia Culinary Festival (SICF) slated to take place over four days starting on April 12 at the Manahan Stadium parking lot in Surakarta, Central Java.

8 years ago
Food

Bite the dust at Bangkok's 'death awareness' cafe

Dying for a cup of coffee? You will feel right at home at Bangkok's new "death awareness" cafe, a macabre, Buddhist spin on the themed-cafe craze where customers are urged to confront their own mortality -- and live better lives as a result.

8 years ago
Food

JFFF's Wine & Cheese Expo returns with 16 participants

Adding a fine touch to the Jakarta Fashion & Food Festival is the Wine and Cheese Expo, to be held alongside the annual event at the Summarecon Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta.

8 years ago
Food

More to 'jengkol' than bad smell

Despite its bad smell, jengkol (dogfruit) deserves attention. Most people have a love-hate relationship when it comes to jengkol.

8 years ago
Food

In defense of crispy 'rendang' comment on 'MasterChef UK'

The internet has been filled with criticism of the comments made by MasterChef UK judges on a nasi lemak dish made by one of its Season 14 contestants: “I like your rendang flavor, however, the chicken skin isn’t crispy, it can’t be eaten.”

8 years ago
Food

JFFF 2018 supports the development of SMEs

The 15th installment of the Jakarta Fashion & Food Festival (JFFF) officially kicked off on Saturday at La Piazza, Summarecon Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta.

8 years ago
Food

Lampung to hold international coffee exhibition

Lampung will hold an international exhibition on the coffee processing industry at Pringsewu regency from May 3 to 5.

8 years ago
Food

Indonesia wins accolades at World Gourmet Summit’s Awards of Excellence

Asia’s longstanding food and wine festival the World Gourmet Summit has returned for its 22nd year, running from April 2-29 in Singapore. As part of the event, the regional Awards of Excellence night was held on Tuesday at One Farrer Hotel & Spa, to honor 30 outstanding individuals from the food & beverage (F&B) and hospitality industry in Asia.

8 years ago
Food

In Cambodia, fears tarantula may go off the menu

While a plate piled high with hairy, palm-sized tarantulas is the stuff of nightmares for some, these garlic fried spiders are a coveted treat in Cambodia, where the only fear is that they may soon vanish due to deforestation and unchecked hunting.

8 years ago
Food

Starbucks Indonesia operator sees sales boost from spending

PT Mitra Adiperkasa, the Indonesian operator of global brands including Starbucks, Zara as well as Marks & Spencer, is predicting that a recovery in consumer spending will sustain its highest revenue growth in three years.

8 years ago
Food

Chia seeds: Superfood or just another diet fad?

Many still question the superiority of these small oval-shaped black and white crunch with mild nutty flavor. Native from Mexico, these nutrient-rich seeds have intrigued the superfood seekers.

8 years ago
Food

Flavored, low-alcohol Scotch? Distilleries test whisky's limits

Demand for more variety in Scotch whisky from fast-growing emerging markets and the request for lower alcohol varieties among health-conscious drinkers are challenging a closely guarded centuries-old tradition.

8 years ago
Food

KFC Malaysia responds to 'Rendangate' with cheeky Instagram post

Fast food chain KFC Malaysia has pulled a mischievous advertising stunt as it jumps onto the "Rendangate" bandwagon.

8 years ago
Food

Rendang elimination leaves poor taste in netizens' mouths

In a completely unprecedented move, Indonesians and Malaysians have united to blast television show judges over comments made about favorite dish rendang.  

8 years ago
Food

UK Masterchef judges spark rendang ding dong

Indonesians and Malaysians have their feathers in a flap over MasterChef UK's decision to eliminate a contestant from the popular cooking show because her chicken rendang wasn't crispy.

8 years ago
Food

'Rendang has to be crispy,' MasterChef UK moment riles up Malaysians

The chicken rendang in the nasi lemak is "not crispy enough" - that has got Malaysians riled up over the comments by judges during a MasterChef UK episode.

8 years ago
Food

Ginger, essential spice we can't live without

Few people are aware that the word “ginger” is a derivative of singabera in Sanskrit, literally meaning horn-shaped.   

8 years ago
Food

Indonesian food and Chilean wine, well-paired

 A contemporary version of Indonesia's 'asinan' salad on seafood, paired well with chardonnay from Chile.

8 years ago
Food

New tariffs proposed by Beijing have California wine exporters worried

China is planning to impose a 15 percent tariff on US wine and other products in response to the proposed US tariff increases on Chinese imports.

8 years ago
Food

McDonald's has a legal problem in pizza-loving India

McDonald’s Corp. has a problem in India and its rivals are loving it.

8 years ago
Food

These are the 50 best restaurants in Asia

Bangkok’s Gaggan retains the crown for a fourth year.

8 years ago
Food

Celebrate Easter Sunday at these Jakarta hotels

Easter is one of the most important Christian festivals. Prior to Easter, some Christians spend 40 days fasting and praying to commemorate Jesus’ time in the wilderness.

8 years ago
Food

By 2021, China to replace UK as No. 2 on global wine market list

China expects to become the second-largest market for wine by 2021, replacing the United Kingdom, as young consumers' preferences are evolving, experts said.

8 years ago
Food

Petrus Imperial from '82 vintage fetches $64,200 at Sotheby's

A six-liter Imperial of Petrus 1982 sold for 45,410 pounds ($64,200) at a Sotheby’s auction in London as the vineyard in Bordeaux’s Pomerol appellation accounted for three of the top 10 lots in the sale. 

8 years ago
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