Wellness

My weekend of rest and relaxation: A note on bed rotting

Is spending the weekend in bed a sign of burnout, avoidance or just smart living? For some women in Jakarta, bed rotting isn't the problem—it’s the plan.

Weekend Five

Travel tales: Strange stories you didn’t plan for

Adventure, chaos and a ghost or two—these travel story submissions remind us that the most memorable experiences are often the ones you didn’t plan for.

Table Setting

Fine dining, redefined: Inside The Crown by Kirk Westaway at Fairmont Jakarta

Michelin-starred chef Kirk Westaway brings modern British cuisine to new heights in Jakarta.

Weekend Five

No stars, no problem: Five places that prove Jakarta is a culinary capital

From award-winning tasting menus to world-ranked cocktails, here’s where Jakarta’s food scene proves it’s playing in the big leagues.

Style

Made in Jakarta, worn with pride

Subtle and statement-making. Luxury has a new look in the capital.

Table Setting

A night to remember: Chef Arnold’s Glou kitchen takeover

The MasterChef judge took over Glou for one night with a five-course menu that fused comfort, technique and a hint of what is to come from both him and the restaurant.

Table Setting

Chateau Angelus: Intertwining tradition with wine education

Château Angelus has brought centuries of Bordeaux's winemaking tradition and the brand's velvet-smooth vintages to Indonesia via a tasting event at St. Regis Jakarta in the heart of the city.

Style

Walking the line: Indonesian designers embrace AI without losing their soul

As artificial intelligence struts into fashion, Indonesian designers are showing how tech can boost creativity, not replace it.

Wellness

I love you, bot: When AI becomes your closest companion

For a growing number of people, Artificial Intelligence companions are even better than the human version. They’re always available, always attentive and increasingly hard to resist, even when we know they’re not real.

Weekend Five

Cocktails on a budget: DIY drinks to make at home

Feeling under duress of economic crisis and the stress of current events and need a drink? We are compiling a 101 for those who want to still drink at home with bartender-level taste.

Luxury

From track to timepiece: Inside Richard Mille’s Ferrari collaboration

Built over three years with more than 500 components, the RM 43-01 captures Ferrari’s adrenaline and Richard Mille’s precision, crafted for just 150 lucky owners.

Table Setting

Risotto, ribollita, realness: SOLA brings Tuscany to Menteng

Jakarta’s SOLA serves up modern Tuscan cooking in a space that feels like a nonna’s dining room, with a welcome bread ritual to match.

Wellness

Blood, sweat and tears: The process of perimenopause

Perimenopause is a drawn-out, shape-shifting chapter that asks women to endure and adapt, and we need to talk about it more.

Weekend Five

The Wellness Stack: Five popular supplements

We examine five of the more popular supplements today, check the research on them and consult with a doctor.

Weekend Five

Pet-friendly cafés: Serving more than just human food

Your pet isn’t just allowed—they’re celebrated. From dog-friendly gelato to cat-approved snacks, these cafés are embracing our four-legged companions.