POSTS BY: Sheila Manalac
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.

Features, Food Trends, Restaurant,
BY Sheila Manalac | 07 January 2025
A World With (Almost) No Waste

Locavore NXT, the hyperlocal fine dining restaurant in Ubud is now 98.13% waste-free and recently received the Ethical & Sustainability Award 2025 by La Liste.

Features, People, Profiles,
BY Sheila Manalac | 05 December 2024
Grit and Gastronomy

Mozaic’s head chef and co-owner, Blake Thornley shares his journey from skater punk to award-winning chef

People, Profiles, Restaurant, Restaurant Review,
BY Sheila Manalac | 15 November 2024
An ode to home

Mandapa’s Executive Sous Chef Eka Sunarya pays homage to Indonesia’s unique produce with modern European fare at Kubu

Features, Food,
BY Sheila Manalac | 27 September 2024
Unwrapping Chef Jeremy Hunt

Meet the man behind the meat at SALTLICK at KU DE TA, Bali’s newest modern steak destination.