The Albion by Kirk Westaway set to open in Ho Chi Minh City this November

The Albion by Kirk Westaway set to open in Ho Chi Minh City this November

This November, The Albion by Kirk Westaway of the award-winning 2-Michelin Star restaurant Jaan by Kirk in Singapore, will open its doors, taking the next step in his mission to elevate British cuisine.

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Award-winning Square One shakes things up: New chefs, bold menus and more

Award-winning Square One shakes things up: New chefs, bold menus and more

I love sharing stories about new chefs like Chef Arnaud, exploring Vietnamese cuisine for the first time, and Chef Hau Ninh, redefining local flavors.

With both at Michelin-selected award-winning Square One, I chat with both Chefs to discuss bold new menus, ‘everyday luxury’ and how they’re settling in.

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Vietnam: A key growth market for Australian Wine Exports with 8% annual increase

Vietnam: A key growth market for Australian Wine Exports with 8% annual increase

Last week, Wine Australia, in partnership with the Australian Trade and Investment Commission, held wine tastings across Southeast Asia, including Vietnam. Over 250 trade and media attendees participated in events held in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, featuring more than 100 wines and masterclasses led by Wine Australia’s Mark Davidson.

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NOSH’s “Young Guns Series” is an exciting line-up of events spotlighting up-and-coming Vietnamese Chefs

NOSH’s “Young Guns Series” is an exciting line-up of events spotlighting up-and-coming Vietnamese Chefs

NOSH’s “Young Guns Series” is not another four-hands chef event. It’s a celebration of Vietnam’s coming-of-age culinary scene and its rising local talent.

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% Arabica in Vietnam - why, how, where and what’s next?

% Arabica in Vietnam - why, how, where and what’s next?

In this exclusive interview, I chat with Vynce Nguyen, General Manager of Hong Kong-based Investment Holdings Company The Kho Group and franchise investor of the popular Japanese coffee chain %Arabica in Vietnam.

In this article, I find out why Vietnam, the brand’s unique localisation approach, and sourcing strategy as well as exciting plans for the future in Vietnam.

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Nhau Nhau debuts in Asia’s 50 Best Discovery List alongside eleven food and drink spots in Ho Chi Minh City

Nhau Nhau debuts in Asia’s 50 Best Discovery List alongside eleven food and drink spots in Ho Chi Minh City

Not long after Anăn Saigon claimed the 39th spot on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, its liquid counterpart cum rooftop bar, Nhau Nhau (loosely translated into ‘drink drink’) debuts in Asia’s 50 Best Discovery List.

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Review: Gia, The Restaurant Heralding a New Wave of Vietnamese Fine Dining Cuisine

Review: Gia, The Restaurant Heralding a New Wave of Vietnamese Fine Dining Cuisine

Helmed by hospitality titan duo Long Tran and Sam Tran, this new addition to Vietnam’s culinary scene features a Vietnamese-accented menu combined with skilful culinary technique and finesse.

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The bar is set: Three Vietnamese bars debut in first ever Asia’s 50 Best Bars’ 51 to 100 list

The bar is set: Three Vietnamese bars debut in first ever Asia’s 50 Best Bars’ 51 to 100 list

All appearing for the first time on Asia’s 50 Best Bars’ List of 51-100, Summer Experiment, the brainchild of bar industry stalwart Jay Moir placed 77th on the list while Ne Cocktail Bar in Hanoi helmed by Pham Tien Tiep (ex-World Class Champion and inventor of the famous Pho cocktail) placed 76th and last but not least, Hybrid in Nha Trang nabbed the 96th spot.

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