POSTS BY: Sheila Manalac
Features, Profiles,
BY Sheila Manalac | 06 October 2025
Pulau Projects’ Yudha Permana Focuses on Flavor, Freshness and Fire in His Dishes

Known for his minimalist fire-led approach, Chef Yudha Permana brings Southeast Asian and Japanese influences to life at YUKI and Meimei in Bali.

Features, Restaurant,
BY Sheila Manalac | 20 September 2025
Chef Luca Masini Brings Mediterranean Comfort to Byrdhouse Bali

At Sanur’s Byrdhouse Bali, executive chef Luca Masini blends his Tuscan roots with Mediterranean inspiration.

Features, Profiles,
BY Sheila Manalac | 26 August 2025
Paletas Wey’s Liza Deubez: Building a New Ice Cream Culture

Founded by Brazilian-born Liza Deubez, Paletas Wey has grown into a nationwide brand over the past decade, offering healthier popsicles made with real fruit and natural ingredients from across Indonesia.

People,
BY Sheila Manalac | 24 July 2025
Chef Andres Becerra Creating Memories Through Food and Flavour at Santanera

Colombian Chef Andres Becerra brings layered flavors and heartfelt memories to the table at Santanera, a Canggu restaurant where Latin American roots meet global culinary influences.

Features,
BY Sheila Manalac | 11 July 2025
There’s More Than Dessert as Room4Dessert Grows into a Culinary Banjar

Marking 11 years in Bali, Room4Dessert expands beyond desserts into a sustainable, community-driven space for learning, growing, and eating.

Drinks,
BY Sheila Manalac | 12 March 2025
The Shady Pig Shapeshifts Bali’s Cocktail Culture

A story of where it all began, how it’s going, and who’s the brains behind the bar.