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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From Rice to Richness: A Pho-midable Cuisine Rises to New Global Heights

From Rice to Richness: A Pho-midable Cuisine Rises to New Global Heights

A history of Vietnamese cuisine and how a group of coming-of-age Vietnamese and international chefs is bringing it to new heights.

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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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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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A Historic First: T.U.N.G Dining is Vietnam’s Only Restaurant in Asia’s 50 Best List of Restaurants (51-100)

A Historic First: T.U.N.G Dining is Vietnam’s Only Restaurant in Asia’s 50 Best List of Restaurants (51-100)

In a historic first, Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants has announced the 2021 list of restaurants ranked from 51st-100th. T.U.N.G Dining in Hanoi is the only restaurant in Vietnam that is listed.

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