Takuma Watanabe, Co-Founder and Beverage Director of New York cocktail bar Martiny’s, has been named the winner of the Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award 2026, voted for by bartenders featured on The 50 Best Bars list.
Airbnb partners with chefs Arnold Poernomo and Reynold Poernomo to launch an exclusive recipe book featuring Indonesian dishes and local ingredients for travelers to recreate during their stays.
The Westin Jakarta has appointed Italian chef Luca Carrino as Executive Chef, bringing his international experience across luxury hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants to lead the hotel’s culinary operations.
Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong has appointed Jonathan Gabbay as Beverage Manager, placing him at the creative helm of ARGO.
Chef Asa Sibcy steps into The Crown by Kirk Westaway with a clear vision—bringing his British roots, curiosity for ingredients, and modern sensibility to Jakarta’s fine-dining scene through a new seasonal menu that blends technique, creativity, and character.
Indonesian chef Ardy Ferguson has been named the winner of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2024–2025 in Milan for his dish Archipelago Celebration, earning global recognition for his creative interpretation of Indonesia’s culinary heritage.
At Makase of Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach, Executive Chef Heri Efendi’s Southeast Asian flavors welcome guests and makes them feel right at home.
Chef Janice Wong reflects on two decades of innovation, her ingredient-driven philosophy, and her vision for chocolate and desserts shaped by curiosity, culture, and creativity.
Known for his minimalist fire-led approach, Chef Yudha Permana brings Southeast Asian and Japanese influences to life at YUKI and Meimei in Bali.