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BY FoodieS Team | 22 September 2025
Countdown to the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Grand Finale in Milan

The S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Gran Finale 2025 will be held in Milan on 28-29 October, bringing together 15 rising chefs under 30 — including Asia finalist Ardy Ferguson of Belon, Hong Kong — to compete for the title of world’s best young chef.

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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.

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BY FoodieS Team | 12 August 2025
The St. Regis Jakarta Appoints Jérémy Degras as Executive Chef

The St. Regis Jakarta has named French-born Jérémy Degras as its new Executive Chef, bringing over 20 years of Michelin-leven experienced and a global culinary portfolio to lead the hotel’s dining program.

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BY FoodieS Team | 12 August 2025
Yesaya Rotinsulu Crowned Indonesia’s Ultimate Bartender Champion 2025

Veteran mixologist Yesaya Rotinsulu of 8Souls Jazz Club has won the 2025 Monkey Shoulder Ultimate Bartender Championship in Jakarta, earning a place at the inaugural regional finals in Tokyo this October.

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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.

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BY FoodieS Team | 25 May 2025
Rai Sutama and Dewa Wahyu Bintara Lead Bali’s Culinary Evolution Through YUKI and Meimei

Get to know the masterminds behind YUKI and Meimei, two of Bali’s most talked-about dining destinations.