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Bulgari Resort Bali under the guidance of the new Executive Chef, Stefano Nicodemo, reveals its latest collection of handmade precious chocolates, II Cioccolato.  A special Balinese cacao chocolate praline, inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal is introduced alongside the II Cioccolato classic flavours marking both the launch & San Valentino day. Giving back and tapping into more sustainable practice, the praline is 100% made from Bali local chocolate sourced from West Bali, where II Cioccolato maitre chocolatier visited the cacao farm in Bali in 2022 to develop Bulgari II Cioccolato original cacao blend. An assessment is currently in progress where the chocolate blend will be the first fair trade certified cacao in Indonesia. Starting from 14 Febru...

Recently nominated for Cambodia’s Top 30 Bar Awards, The iconic Elephant Bar at the 90-year-old Raffles Hotel Le Royal offers a new “World Gin Tour” showcasing highlights from one of Southeast Asia’s most diverse and thoughtfully curated gin collections. The yearlong “World Gin Tour” spotlights select labels from Elephant Bar’s collection of more than 150 distinctive gins from around the world. Whether classic concoctions or modern inventions, Elephant Bar’s expert bartenders can make them all. Each month the bar will introduce a new special cocktail menu featuring refreshing drinks made with a different country’s gin, in addition to a “gin masterclass” that includes cocktail flights for two hours highlighting the featured gin (priced at $28). Upcoming stops on the tour include ...

The new contemporary island look of Ikan situated at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali promises to take your culinary journey and cocktails soiree to a higher level. One of the latest additions to the Nusa Dua culinary scene, Ikan or Fish in English is a beachfront casual eatery by day and an elevated dining destination by night, serving a delectable array of fresh seafood and Indonesian-inspired cuisine. Having undergone a complete revamp, the restaurant provides a one-of-a-kind destination to dine, drink and savor life at its best.  You will definitely find the new ambiance and décor are more comfortable and inviting.  The restaurant is divided into different seating arrangements to suit individual guests and groups’ needs. Guests are welcome to enjoy an aperitif at t...

Offering a range of grilled meat, fresh seafood and flexitarian dishes, FIRE is indeed a charming spot to check out when you’re looking for a satisfying dining place. Tucked away inside W Bali – Seminyak, FIRE is a casual yet elegant dining venue that has recently undergone a makeover. “The revamp of FIRE’s new look and feel is not only a refreshment on the aesthetics, but also a transformation in the approaches of the team who are more conscious on the ingredients used in the kitchen. As soon as you enter the restaurant, you’ll see that you’re in for a treat. The space is illuminated by bold colors of white, black, red and yellow, inspired by Balinese influence. Checkered pattern can be seen in the marble decorating the show kitchen. The centerpiece is the Kecak fireball-inspired chan...

Getting ready for its first festive season, The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong is excited to present a specially curated collection of Fullerton Experiences, and dining options for a holiday filled with merry moments and wonderment. In keeping with The Fullerton Hotel brand’s tradition of creating memorable experiences for the guests, the hotel promises a feast to captivate the senses – including stunning festive decorations, live performances, extravagant festive gourmet menus, and an array of entertaining Christmas activities suitable for couples and families – all set in a serene waterfront oasis. Gourmet FeastsToast the festive season by the ocean with a spectacular array of gourmet cuisine at The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel. The Lighthouse Café will serve a lavish Christm...

Are still looking for the perfect place to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve? Look no further than Jumeirah Bali as this newly opened luxury resort offer a lavish programme of cliffside Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations.   On 16 December, festivities will kick off with a glittering cocktail party during which resort guests and the local community will be invited to decorate a Christmas tree with meticulously crafted ornaments, followed by a round of cocktails and carols in observance of a timeless tradition, and a dazzling Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. The event is open to the public and will take place on Trowulan level between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm. On 24 December, festivities will kick off with a Christmas Eve Degustation Dinner at AKASA, the signature Asi...