NOW Bali Editorial Team
Soap for Hope: What Happens to Used Hotel Soap?
Everyday in every hotel, whether in Bali or around the world, literally tons of soap are thrown away to landfills or sent to a faraway global recycling facility. The costs, whether monetary or environmentally, are high. Enter the Soap for Hope TM program, a localised solution to soap waste and to improving hygiene amongst the
The Anvaya’s New Chef de Partie for Indian Cuisine
To pamper the international palates of its guests, The ANVAYA Beach Resort Bali would like to introduce Ekko Agus Supratikno as Chef De Partie, specialising in Indian cuisine for your dining pleasure. He has been passionate about cooking from a very early age, the chef repertoire in Indian cuisine spans 7 years, including impressive stints
Meet Richard Bias, W Bali’s New Director of Culinary
Located in the pulse of the trendiest street of Seminyak, W Bali welcomes Richard Bias as the new Director of Culinary, focusing on the hotel’s modern grill restaurant, FIRE. Combining different flavour through the grill, he is expected to bring his expertise with fresh and innovative ideas on the table. Growing up in a country
Men’s Facial Treatments at Padma’s The Spa
We have certainly evolved from the days when “spas” and “men” wouldn’t go well in the same paragraph, much less the same sentence. Today’s hectic lifestyle coupled with the harsh ageing effects of frequent shaving, pollution and constant travel, takes its toll on a man’s skin. In addition, achy, knotted muscles can be a recurring
Koko Bambu: The Mason Mansion of Chocolate
“The Masons” are the inspiring couple, Yani and Nigel, and their good looking children. They have created a new place to be called Koko Bambu, a chocolate factory and restaurant on an extra ordinary eco-chic retreat outside of Ubud with magnificent rice field views. At Koko Bambu one can apart from tantalising the palate with
Dine Over the Ayung River at The Cliff at Sawah
Diners can now indulge in a relaxed and refined private dining atmosphere at the edge of the cliff with the best vantage points of the Ayung River at The Cliff at Sawah, a dining sanctuary where you can discover the tastes of Bali beyond traditional restaurant settings. This new “Dining Beyond” venue of Mandapa exudes
Festive Feasts at Ayung Resort Ubud
December is one of the most highly anticipated months of the year in Bali and that’s because the Christmas and New Years festivities take over the island. Perhaps most anticipated however are the festive feasts prepared by Bali’s best restaurants; elaborate spreads that pay homage to the season. This year, the Wijaya Kusuma Fine Dining
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
Impressions of Indonesia Exhibition at Pullman Bali Legian
In Pullman, contemporary art becomes a connecting thread that links artists and guests from far and wide. Reaffirming its commitment to contemporary art, Pullman Bali Legian Beach is launching the second Artist Playground to allow established and emerging artists to exhibit their works in art corners in Pullman hotels worldwide. Showcasing a wealth of imagination,
Bali’s Hatten Wines Wins at The International Wine and Spirit Competition
Standing solidly since 1994, Hatten Wines was the first Balinese winery that brought a taste of Bali to dining tables in the most extraordinary way. With the mission to establish a strong Balinese wine culture all over Indonesia and the world, Hatten Wines is committed to international standards of quality and taste. One of their
The Butcher’s Club Celebrates 3rd Anniversary
Well known for their high-quality steaks and a wide variety of seafood, The Butchers Club Steakhouse announces the newest addition to the menu to celebrate their 3rd anniversary. Introducing Slow Roasted Lamb Shank. This South Australian lamb shank is slow-roasted for 6 hours before ready to serve with sweet potato mash and homemade Tzatziki sauce.
Run for Education
NusantaRun is a running movement where all money raised by its participants are then donated to the less fortunate. It is a unique fundraising event where runners run unto 145km from one beautiful and iconic place to another in Indonesia, along with a supporting crew by their side. Those who are not running can help
Bale Banjar Culture Club with Janice Manjika
Following the successful, interesting talk about the role of snakes in Balinese culture and mythology by Ron Lilley, an expert herpetologist living in Bali and the founder of “Bali Snake Patrol”, the Bale Banjar Culture Club is set to host another cultural talk this month. Taking place on 10th December, Janice Manjika, author of “The
