NOW Bali Editorial Team
Plaga Launches Cabernet Merlot
Plaga Wine has just recently launched the new Cabernet Merlot, bringing a pleasant surprise with its unique blend. Coming from the concept “We Love Blend”, Plaga’s dedicated winemakers have finally come up with the perfect blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon after taking time for aging, searching, and experimenting. Made from fresh juices of Merlot
Mothercare New Summer Collection
After 7 years since it first opened doors in Bali, Mothercare, the leading brand in mothers, babies and children products, celebrated summer and fashion by launching a new summer collection last month at Beachwalk in Kuta. The new collection is designed for boys and girls aged 0-10 years old by the Mothercare design team, showcasing
Sumoboo: Exploring Japanese Desserts
Opened last year in December, SumoBoo Bali attracts those with a real sweet tooth. Colourful and quirky, SumoBoo is a special little spot offering a unique menu of Asian-inspired desserts. Primarily focused on Kakigori, a Japanese dessert based on shaved ice flavoured with syrups and toppings, SumoBoo Bali takes these concoctions to a whole other level. There is a huge
Shiki’s Japanese Brunch Puts the Sushi Into Your Sunday
Located on the Hilton Bali Resort’s lobby level with stunning views of Indian Ocean, Shiki Japanese Restaurant continues to serve the first and only Japanese Sunday Brunch on the island. Brunch at Shiki promises an exciting culinary experience that will have all of your senses awakened. The mouthwatering spread of Japanese favourite dishes include assorted
Starbucks 300th Outlet Opens in Bali Airport
Starbucks Indonesia’s 300th store location boasts a strategic position in Bali Airport’s Domestic Departure Area. Having landed in Bali in 2003 with their first store in Hard Rock Hotel Bali, both international and domestic travellers have been accustomed to having facilities in locations such as train stations, highways service stops and airports throughout Indonesia, it
Indonesian Young Architects Exhibition 2017: The 1 Are House
“1 are” is a common term used amongst the balinese to say 100 square meters. 1 are is a unit applicable in Bali as a metric scale used for the purposes of understanding size or scale when purchasing land. Research says, in 2030, 65% of world populations will live in urban areas. Bali, especially Denpasar,
The Karsian Dance: Celebrating Water
One of dance competitions that is really interesting is Gong Kebyar Competition. I’ve been following the competition since seven years ago, it is amazing to witness how the young generation on the island grow their passion in continuing the culture, and also add some advanced touches of the modern culture to it. Some captivating new
Creole Bites at Ti Moris Kitchen and Bar
Meaning ‘small island of Mauritius’ in Creole of the Chagos archipelago, Ti Moris has landed in Bali to celebrate the best of multicultural island living. Featuring rustic Mauritius-inspired and Creol food and beverages and a specialty rum bar in a laid back, easy-breezy lifestyle ambience, Ti Moris embodies the spirit of island living with a
Tuck into Tantalising Tuna at Beachfront Restaurant The Breeze
There’s nothing better than savouring the flavours of the sea when you’re right there in front of it. Coastal winds, sounds of the lapping waves… Yes, you know its fresh when you’re biting into seafood at the beach. This October, take a seat at The Breeze restaurant and enjoy succulent selections of their all-new Tuna
Four Hands Dinner: Darren Teoh and Luck Macleod at The Restaurant
This coming October 21st will see a delicious collaboration at The Legian Bali’s The restaurant, where renowned resident Chef Luke Macleod will collaborate with guest Chef Darren Teoh to present an eight-course set menu that will guarantee to satisfy even the most discerning taste buds. Australian-born Chef Luke Macleod brings with him strong passion and
Killing the Golden Goose: When Development Should Stop in Bali
There are some things that perplex me, some that annoy me, others that leave me totally astonished, and finally those that seem to make no sense whatsoever. The latest “Canggu Conundrum” is one. I have long been a student of tourism development and served on two planning committees of Indonesian tourism and spoken at around
9-Course Inspired Dining Menu Launched at Starfish Bloo
W Bali’s signature pan-Asian restaurant, Starfish Bloo has launched an addition to its dinner options with a new beachside, nine-course Inspired Dining Menu, curated by the restaurant’s chef de cuisine, Ash Garvey. Diners ordering the set menu will have the exclusivity to dine in Starfish Bloo’s beachfront ICE Deck. The space resembles a private terrace
Bali’s Upcoming Sports Events
From big live screenings to charity runs and body building competitions, here we have rounded up the major sporting events taking place on the island this month, and early November. ROCK ’N RUN The annual “Rock ’n Run” is set to take place for its 17th instalment this October on the 22nd from 6am to
