NOW Bali Editorial Team
Refill Bali: Saving Bali One Bottle at a Time
Bali is an island that tourism has impacted in a myriad of ways. Over 5 million travellers visit this island every year, staying in for at least 2 or 3 days. During these days, they will need to buy bottled water to support their daily activities. Now, this is the ugly truth. The lack of
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
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
Karma Kandara Launches Aqua Wellness Retreats
The multi-award-winning 5-star Karma Kandara, Karma Group’s flagship resort, has just announced plans to launch two dynamic week-long series of Aqua Wellness workshops at its luxurious spa and wellness retreats this November – Fit & Recenter & Aqua Phobia. Both hands-on workshops use the power of water and Fu Shi Relax to nourish, heal and
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
Catalan Cuisine and Spanish Cava with Michelin Star Chef Francesc Rovira Canudas
Spanish chef Francesc Rovira Canudas, from the Michelin-starred ‘La Fonda Xesc’ in the Catalan Pyrenees, is set to delight diners at InterContinental Bali Resort over three days in November 2017 with a series of gourmet dinners and an exclusive cooking class. Chef Francesc Rovira Francesc Rovira was taught how to cook by his mother at
Bites on Wheels Rolls Into Kuta
Pullman Bali has recently unveiled its latest F&B concept, a cool and quirky “Bites on Wheels”. Great for a quick and delicious snack during your meeting break or on the way home from the beach, at the food truck you can pick up a classic hot dog and variations of all sorts, as well as
Startup Weekend Bali: Building a Startup in 54 Hours
Bali has always been famous for its culturally rich heritage, paradise beaches and the warm-hearted locals. However in recent years, the island has also become a refuge to a new demographic known as the ‘digital nomad’. The number of coworking spaces in Bali has grown to accommodate the needs of these transient business folk. Hubud
10-Metre Long Sate Lilit Was Made at Bali Collection
In collaboration with Bali Culinary Professional, Bali Collection managed to throw a Traditional Cooking Demo event entitled, ‘The Longest Sate Lilit’ where they invited guests to grill Satay Lilit together and taste their creations with charcoal cassava. This 10-meter long satay grilling demo was to introduce the visitors of Bali Collection to this popular Balinese
Blue Bird Taxi’s Launch New Multipurpose Vehicles To Suit Travellers Needs in Bali
To improve its services, Blue Bird has launched Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) for a convenient drive here in Bali. This newest programme is not just limited to the residents of Bali but also to visitors coming for either leisure or business purposes. Having launched 50 ready-to-order units for their first stage, Blue Bird is expected
