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IDW Presents Golden Swirl Awards for Jakarta
WINDONESIA October 21, 2024
(IDW)
Indonesia Dessert Week (IDW), the leading dessert festival that aims to be the pinnacle of dessert celebration in Indonesia, is proud to introduce the Golden Swirl Awards for the Jakarta region. The prestigious award is founded in recognition and celebration of the best players in the Jakarta dessert scene.
"We are very proud to launch the Golden Swirl Awards as part of Indonesia Dessert Week's commitment to celebrating the extraordinary talents in the Indonesian dessert landscape," IDW co-founder Gupta Sitorus stated. "This award provides a place for individuals and brands who excel in creating extraordinary dessert experiences that also contribute significantly to the culinary richness of Jakarta."
In its inaugural year, the Golden Swirl Awards focuses on the Jakarta dessert scene and presents 13 categories. Each category is carefully selected to showcase the diversity and richness of the dessert industry, from traditional Indonesian desserts to international dessert delights.
The winners of the 2024 Golden Swirl Awards for the Jakarta region are:
- Traditional Indonesian Dessert Shop of the Year – Jakarta: Iki Koue
- Cake Shop of the Year – Jakarta: FLOR
- Ice Cream & Gelato Shop of the Year – Jakarta: Mack's Creamery
- Chocolate Shop of the Year – Jakarta: Pipiltin Cocoa
- Viennoiserie Shop of the Year – Jakarta: BRAUD General Store
- Vegan/Vegetarian Dessert Shop of the Year – Jakarta: Rumah Juliet
- Doughnut Shop of the Year – Jakarta: Luna's Doughnuts
- Cookie Shop of the Year – Jakarta: Endorphins
- Plated Dessert of the Year – Jakarta: August
- Lifetime Achievement – Jakarta: Heru Laksana (Maison Weiner)
- Emerging Dessert Shop of the Year – Jakarta: Maiku - Blok M
- Dessert Experience of the Year – Jakarta: LIT Bakehouse
- Pastry Chef of the Year – Jakarta: Nabila Yoestino
IDW and the Golden Swirl Awards are committed to giving space to industry players who are continually striving to improve the dessert landscape in their respective regions and categories.
“We aim to recognize not only delightful creations but also the dedication, innovation, and passion of the individuals behind them,” Gupta said .
For Jakarta’s dessert enthusiasts and culinary community, the Golden Swirl Awards promises to be a symbol of excellence, inspiring chefs and industry players to continue pushing the boundaries of creativity and taste.
IDW is not just a festival, but a movement dedicated to showcasing the diversity of desserts that Indonesia has to offer. IDW brings together the best chefs, artisan pastry chefs, and dessert enthusiasts for a series of events that inspire creativity and enjoyment in the most extraordinary culinary creations.
Starting with Jakarta Dessert Week in 2018, which has been named one of the best event programs by the Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry, the celebration has expanded to Medan Dessert Week in 2023, with plans to expand to other major cities in Indonesia such as Bandung, Surabaya, and Bali. Through the platform, IDW aspires to foster greater appreciation for desserts throughout Indonesia.
Source: www.ntvnews.id