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The sparkling apple cider enjoyed by Presidents Prabowo and Macron has been in the spotlight. There’s also a story about a successful dumpling entrepreneur and a viral lontong in Bandung.

While hosting the French President, Emmanuel Macron, President Prabowo was seen drinking sparkling apple cider that caught the attention of netizens.

There is also the success story of a female entrepreneur who earns hundreds of millions of rupiah from selling dumplings. She has also opened popular cooking classes.

Lastly, there’s Lontong Cibadak, a viral culinary dish in Bandung. Many people queue up to taste this particular lontong dish.

Here are three of the most interesting articles from detikFood

About: Jakarta

Jakarta, the capital and largest city of Indonesia, is located on the northwest coast of the island of Java. Historically, it was known as Sunda Kelapa before it was renamed Jayakarta in the 16th century by the Sultanate of Banten, and later became an important trading port for the Dutch East India Company. Today, Jakarta is a bustling metropolis, known for its vibrant mix of cultures, economic importance, and as a significant hub for politics and culture in Indonesia.

About: Bandung

Bandung is the capital city of West Java, Indonesia, and is popularly known as the “Paris of Java” due to its European ambiance and colonial architecture. Established in the late 19th century as a Dutch colonial outpost, Bandung quickly grew into an important educational and cultural hub. Today, it is known for its vibrant youth culture, numerous universities, pleasant climate, and as a center for fashion and gastronomy, attracting tourists from across the country and around the world.

About: Lontong Cibadak

Lontong Cibadak is a popular culinary destination located in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, known for its variety of street food, particularly lontong and other traditional Indonesian dishes. The area, Cibadak, has evolved into a vibrant food street that attracts both locals and tourists who are eager to experience authentic Sundanese and Indonesian cuisine. The name “Lontong Cibadak” specifically refers to the lontong vendors in this area, who are renowned for their distinctive and delicious versions of this rice cake dish, often served with rich and flavorful curries or sambal.