Living lt Up!
Summer has been a blast for us at Exquisite Taste as we've been indulging ourselves with the art of gourmet living. During our travels, we noticed some fascinating developments in the bartending scene and met bartenders who are passionate about exploring the possibilities of zero waste, others showcasing their country's heritage and history through drinks and yet more who are finetuning aging and new combinations that pair stunningly with food.
With so many stories to share, we dedicate our cover theme to marvellous mixologists and brilliant bars. Read our editors' compilation of Asia's 33 Best Bars with 99 Top Cocktails and see how far you can get through our list! We also talk to The Macallan about the best way to enjoy their single malts, scrutinise Patrón's uber premium tequila and show you Riedel's cocktail glasses for all those tempting tipples.
We didn't forget our dedication to the gourmet food scene while we were in the bar. Meet Ivan Casusol and Sandro Medrano,
Nic Vanderbeeken, Deni Koswara and Hung Chi-Kwong in our Up Close & Personal section and try out the recipes they share with us.
Everyone knows we love a great meal, so we explore sky-high venues, romantic dinners and heritage dining. See our reviews of Masanobu in Jakarta, Sake no Hana and Metis in Bali and Mahanakhon Bangkok SkyBar in Bangkok, among others, in the Gourmet section. Wrapping up all our indulgence we head to Iridium Spa where we found a decadent luxury Champagne Treatment to try out just for you… You're welcome!
It's also time to vote in the exciting Exquisite Awards 2019, where we present the best of the best luxurious, exquisite and exciting hotels, villas, restaurants, spas, bars, beach & cliff clubs and wedding venues in Jakarta and Bali. Our online voting portal is open; you can find it at awards.exquisite-media.co.id or click on the link on all our websites. Vote and make your voice heard!
Don't forget we also publish our in-depth magazines on our websites and have great apps to access all our features. These are best options to discover our current – and past – print magazine content, as well as continually updated pieces from around the region and beyond. Visit www.exquisite-taste-magazine.com or download the Exquisite Taste App from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Can't wait to see you in December with our Exquisite Awards 2019 announcements!
Cheers to Us All!