Restaurants and Bars
Padi and Lumbung: Ubud’s Latest Indonesian Fine Dining Destination
An exciting creation by Indonesia’s celebrated chef-cum-restaurateur Mandif Warokka, Padi Fine Dining Restaurant is set to open this December at Desa Visesa Ubud. Visesa is honoured to welcome this shooting star of the Asian culinary world who creates contemporary cuisine from the finest, freshest local produce into exciting new flavours, colours, and textures. Located across
Fine Flavours of the Macallan Trilogy
Founded in 1824, The Macallan was one of the first distilleries in Scotland to be legally licensed. Since then, The Macallan has built a reputation as one of the world’s truly great single malt whiskies. To fully appreciate The Macallan, we must understand the contributing influences of Scotland, Spain and North America, and of their
Sunday Brunch at Wah Republic
It has been eight months since Wah Republic introduced good food to the Denpasar foodies when it opened doors at Level 21 Mall. And to please the palates of the area even more, the restaurant has recently launched Wah Sunday Brunch (11am – 2pm) and introduced its brand new Wahlato. Indeed, Sunday brunch is one
Seminyak Nightlife: Bars, Clubs and Speakeasys
If Kuta – Legian tends to attract youngsters grabbing any available cheap drinks while enjoying mainstream dance music, Seminyak typically pulls in a more mature, refined group of party goers. Let’s start at Double Six Beach. If you still want to hangout near the beach after sunset, Cocoon transforms from a beach club into a
A Night in Kuta: The Diamonds in the Rough
Be it midnight drinks in breezy beach bars, party hard in dance clubs or rock the night out in live music venues, there is something in Kuta – Legian that is meant for you. The vibe is very casual, making it easy for you to unwind and make new friends. As for the dress code,
The Blind Pig Speakeasy Bar Opens in Ubud
Hidden in the depths of Ubud’s lavish jungle you will find an all-new speakeasy bar, The Blind Pig, sitting inside Chapung Se Bali Resort and Spa. This stylish destination is devoted to freely flowing, handcrafted cocktails and delectable tapas-style bites with truly unrivalled views of an enchanting river valley. The interior embraces an opulent old
Wine History in Indonesia
If there’s going to be someone from Indonesia who will one day write about wine history in the country, then it’s important for this person to mention these four people as I’ve listed here. Yohan Handoyo So let’s start with a wine connoisseur from Jakarta. Currently residing in Bali and working for a winery producing
Manisan Welcomes New Head Chef
Chef Lambon (I Gusti Made Sukadana) has taken over the culinary reins of Manisan Bali as the restaurant’s head chef. Passionate about honest food that is authentic and speaks to the senses, he is expected to put his own unique stamp on the menu of this elegant dining venue. A Manisan new highlight dish is the
Best Bars in Sanur for a Late Night
Sanur is no longer a ‘snore’. The Sanur neighborhood’s growing nightlife scene has now attracted the younger crowd as well, creating a more diverse mass flocking the area to drink and dance the night away. Not necessarily a party hub like its Legian and Seminyak counterparts, Sanur’s nightlife makes you feel wonderfully relaxed yet still
Warung Tani Reopens at Desa Visesa Offering Authentic Balinese Cuisine
After undergoing a makeover, Warung Tani has relaunched for diners to discover authentic traditional Balinese cuisine that is built around “bumbu” or traditionally referred to as Base Gede in Balinese. It is the heart, soul, and foundation of the Balinese kitchen, a perfectly balanced aromatic spice paste that’s what Bali dishes are made of; hypnotic,
Seafood Market at Starfish Bloo
Following the success of its signature Sunday Brunch, Starfish Bloo introduces a new addition to its dining option every Friday evening (6 – 10pm), a lively and interactive Seafood Market. The recently-launched market-style experience features a large selection of bustling live cooking stations from seafood barbecues, steamed buns, to Asian seafood favorites such as Laksa.
Nightlife in Nusa Dua: Beach Clubs, Bars and Late Night Spots
Nusa Dua is best known for its family resorts, manicured gardens and white sand beaches, whilst the usual party-goers and nocturnal types are usually found in Bali’s Kuta, Legian and Seminyak districts. Still, this doesn’t mean that there isn’t nightlife in Nusa Dua . With the demand from visitors and residents to have something exciting in the area,
Savour Peruvian-Asian Gastronomy at Seminyak’s AYA Street
The new AYA Street offers a refreshing combination of Peruvian–Asian gastronomy. Kick off your AYA experience by mingling on the terrace. Located at the restaurant’s entrance, the terrace is a place to knock back signature cocktails and tuck into ceviches prepared by Chef Marco Cueva. The restaurant’s Peruvian gastronomy is dished up at the Show
