NOW Bali Editorial Team
Balinese Nature, According to Agung Rai
For the Balinese people, nature is the source of life. Nature nurtures us, and it so powerful that we need to respect it. Sunrise is the light of the Gods – It is so beautiful and artistic. Visitors in Bali should really take their time and explore the nature of the Island properly.
Balinese Architecture, According to Popo Danes
Popo Danes, arguably one of Bali’s most well-known architects, gives us his two cents on Balinese architecture and design. “What the modern architecture is still trying to achieve today has been implemented in the traditional Balinese architecture for centuries now, where the concepts of energy conservation and environmental preservation are amongst the fundamental elements in
Bali Today, According to Niluh Djelantik
To me, Bali is like a beautiful, elegant lady that people from around the world admire. She is so pretty and unique that she doesn’t have to do anything or make a move, and many are still attracted and fall in love with her. Sadly, today, Bali has become a cheap woman. She sells
Balinese Style Blue Crab and River Prawn at The Holy Crab
The Holy Crab Indonesia launched a few new creations this November. This time The Holy Crab has explored a few local Indonesian flavors to be adopted into its Louisiana Seafood concept. It has created its own version of two traditional and tasty sauces namely Bumbu Genep and Sambal Matah to provide customers with a memorable
Muntigunung : A Light at the End of the Tunnel for Bali’s Poverty Problem
12 years ago when Daniel Elber came to Bali, he encountered begging women with their children on the streets of Ubud, a situation that touched his heart deeply. Of course, he wanted to help, but in the right way. What we learned from our time speaking to Daniel is that his approach to charity is
Made In Bali
While Indonesia is not traditionally a country of boozers, it is a producer of several alcoholic beverage brands – some of which have gained international recognition, especially in the Asian region. Over the past few years, an increasing number of Indonesians have started discovering the delight of alcoholic beverages. As a result, the country’s most
Mixology & Degustation
Sure, you could have a glass of wine or beer with your meal but next time, consider a cocktail. Here in bali, two dining institutions are taking fine food connoisseurs on an exciting culinary experience through an equally finely crafted pairing of mixology and degustation. KAYUPUTI The St. Regis Bali Resort this year in April
It’s A Family Affair…
For the very first time, the Indonesian Chaine Bailliage organized an event where children could also come along to enjoy a gourmet meal and socialize with other future generations of Chaine members wearing their best outfits! As usually happens when organizing an event, there was last-minute chaos! And this time, because of the long weekend,
Asian Fusion, International Flavours At Yanie’s
The head chef at Yanie’s Restaurant at the Ubud Adventure Centre has crafted appetising Asian fusion and international dishes made from premium ingredients, with several signature items that have been known to attract a steady flow of satisfied diners. The restaurant’s Salmon Caesar Cobb is an untraditional take on the classic Caesar Salad that bursts
A Dinner With William Wongso At Petani
Indonesian culinary expert, restaurateur, and TV figure, William Wongso is recognised widely as a food diplomat from his role as a humble Asian street food connoisseur to promoting French cuisine that landed him the Chevalier dans l’Ordre National du Merite from the French Ministry of Agriculture in 2001. Despite his respected knowledge for international cuisine,
Bamboo Chic Dishes Up Age-old Recipe
Bamboo Chic restaurant at Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran has just recently unveiled their age-old family recipe. Executive Chef, Justin Wong, will be pleasing appetites with his great grandmother’s Malaysian Seafood Laksa every day for lunch and dinner. Malaysian Seafood Laksa is one of the many traditional Peranakan or Nyonya dishes combining Chinese ingredients with various
Monsieur Spoon is Ubud Bound!
NOW! Bali take a trip with the boys from Monsieur Spoon and follow them as they head to Ubud. Since they opened in Umalas in 2012, mainly catering for French expatriates and local pastry-lovers, Monsieur Spoon has blossomed across the island. Umalas, Seminyak and Canggu are all now hosts to this petite-Paris patisserie, spreading the heavenly
Sisterfields Now Open For Dinner
Sisterfields is an award-winning boutique café in Seminyak that’s been buzzing with Bali’s in-crowds, travelling foodies and clued-in expats ever since swinging open its floor-to-ceiling glass panel doors in February 2014. Most recently, this modern Australian café has, for the very first time, opened for dinner, together with the launch of a brand new all-day
