From a third-wave Cantonese BBQ counter in Mega Kuningan to a Colombian-led Latin American restaurant in Canggu, the 48 Upmarket Venue winners in Best Eats by FoodieS 2026 capture the breadth and ambition of Indonesia’s evolving dining scene.

SugarSand at Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach has launched a borderless menu led by Chef de Cuisine Made Sutarga, blending Indonesian ingredients, global techniques, and preservation methods.

Klub Kembali in Lombok has opened an Arak Library with more than 60 Indonesian araks, offering tastings and education around the traditional spirit.

AMICI Bali and SKAI Bar & Grill will present Taste of the Riviera on 25 July, featuring an endless-flow dining experience that combines modern Italian cuisine and Mediterranean wood-fire cooking through a collaboration between Chef Alessandro D’Amico and Chef Samuel Barus.

Marriott Internatational’s Luxury Dining Series return for its third edition from August to Octobver 2026, bringing together acclaimed chefs, bartenders, and culinary talents accross six luxury destinations in Asia-Pacific under the theme “Accross the Table.”

Shelley Tai, founder of Hong Kong cocktail bar Mius, has been named the recipient of the Altos Bartender’s Bartender Award 2026, a peer-voted accolade presented as part of Asia’s 50 Best Bars.