Restaurants and Bars
Dining with a Distance: Bali Restaurants Ready to Serve You
Missing a night out for dinner? Or just a moment to yourself for a cup of coffee outside of the house? If so, you’ll be glad to hear that some Bali restaurants have opened up again to accommodate you. Opening with social distancing protocols to ensure that you’re remain safe for your meal out. The
Wine for Corona Times
I write this column from a period of self-isolation in my house. I used to smoke two packs a day until my second daughter was born and since the coronavirus started in January, I have been having dreams of taking up smoking again. I consulted a book of Karl Jung about dreams, but they don’t
More is Less, Sometimes
For some unfortunate reason, I have been tasting “natural wines” the past few months with some serious wine drinkers. It’s the last hipster, eco-friendly, save-the-wine-world trend and since I hate trends, here I am talking about them. Basically, natural wines are ruled by the maximum principle of “nothing is added, and nothing is taken away”,
Guilty Pleasures : Crave-Worthy Bites at these Bali Hotspots
There are foods out there that ooze and drip, that make you salivate at the very sight of them, that you crave even though you know you shouldn’t. These we call the guilty pleasures. Even those on strict diets have cheat days, so there’s simply no excuse for letting yourself indulge in something this generation
Blue Matcha : Merging Art & Food
Open since March 2019, Blue Matcha Kitchen & Art Dining is a hidden gem in the Seminyak culinary scene that presents a unique concept to diners through the combination of art and cuisine. Designed to open minds, stimulate the senses and broaden palates, the menu at Blue Matcha takes inspiration from Asia and around the
Plant-Powered : Plant-Based Dining You’ll Love
Food fads have come and crumbled in Bali, but the island’s wellness-centric and ethos-focused gourmands have led to the growing popularity of plant-based dining. Here we uncover some of Bali’s best vegan venues, who showcase true culinary creativity in the field. Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food, as Greek physician Hippocrates
Meet Bali’s Mushroom Man : I Gede Artha Sudiarsana
I Gede Artha Sudiarsana is a young Balinese entrepreneur; through his self-made mushroom agribusiness, his mission is to inspire other youth to regenerate Indonesia’s agricultural industry. It’s not often you come across a young man who, even before leaving for university, has already planned to go back home. For I Gede Artha Sudiarsana, this was
Dine-Around Bali… with Privileges
Imagine being able to enjoy some of Bali’s most popular dining destinations at 25% off the normal price. With over 80 popular restaurants already in the program, ‘Privileges’ is fast becoming a sought-after ‘dine-around’ rewards program on the island. An important distinction between Privileges and other rewards promotions is that Privileges is not a Business-to-Consumer
Bali’s Bean Scene : Best Coffee Spots in Bali
From plant-to-pot and region-to-region, every cup of coffee in Bali bears an origin story. These destination cafes across the island will have you savouring Indonesia’s coffee culture, one sip at a time. Coffee is essential for most. It is a great part of the economy in Indonesia, but also, has become a sociocultural lifestyle that
Local Over Luxury: Sourcing Food from the Island
With growing environmental concerns, and diners becoming increasingly conscious of where their food comes from, locally sourced ingredients become ever-more important. But when it comes down to it, does local win over luxury? Sourcing locally is not a new concept. The slow-food movement started as far back as 1986, creating awareness of traditional cooking and
What I Hate About Wine
February, the month of love and lovers. Lots of hearts, pink colours in the ads, kisses, lips, cupids, chocolates and bubbles. I have never celebrated Saint Valentine and never has my wife complained. Talking about saints now, I am reminded of Saint Thomas Aquinas and his infallible method called antithesis, created to prove his point
Los Jefes : Build Your Own Margaritas in this Bali Tequila Bar
It’s a tequila takeover in Seminyak! Bali welcomes new “bosses” to the island as Los Jefes Tequila Bar and Kitchen sets up shop in the heart of the vibrant neighbourhood, serving authentic Mexican delicacies topped with delicious craft cocktails. Open since December 2019, Los Jefes (Spanish for “The Bosses”) is quite transparent when it comes
Uni Restaurant & Bar Opens in Berawa
Berawa welcomes a sophisticated dining destination to add to the amazing culinary scene the area is known for. Uni Restaurant & Bar, brought to you by the team of Urchin Grill & Raw Bar fame, is a ‘casual fine diner’ offering up a unique amalgamation of Japanese and French flavours. Seating up to 70 people,
