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.
Vietnam’s Love Affair with Chocolate
This post takes a look at the turbulent history of chocolate in Vietnam and how it got to be where it is today.
Inside MÙA Craft Sake, Vietnam’s first craft sake brewery
In Vietnam, the word ‘craft’ typically relates to beer, but not in the case of MÙA Craft Sake, Vietnam’s first craft sake brewery and restaurant. I catch up with the duo behind MÙA Craft Sake about how they’re adapting ancient techniques to create a distinctly modern Vietnamese craft liquor.
From Sauce to Stardom: How Vietnamese fish sauce became a culinary star
Transforming everything it touches, this umami-rich fermented staple from Vietnam is a must-have in every Vietnamese household, street stall and nowadays, even fine dining restaurants around the world.
A Vietnamese Spirit Uncorked: A Deep Dive with Daniel Nguyen of Song Cai Distillery
To celebrate World Gin Day, I pay tribute to Song Cai Distillery, Vietnam’s first-ever gin founded by Daniel Nguyen in late 2018. This is not your typical ‘rags-to-riches’ story but rather one of grit, tenacity and a diehard daringness to create a first-of-its-kind Vietnamese spirit that bottles the spirit and quintessence of what it means to be Vietnamese.
Celebrating 10 Years of World Class Vietnam with a Bang
This year’s 10th anniversary of World Class Vietnam, the prestigious bartending competition, saw industry tastemakers, pioneering bartenders and previous champions gather in Danang to celebrate and crown this year’s winner - Vang Hieu Trung from The Dot Bar.
How The Cocoa Project is changing the narrative of chocolate in Vietnam
Instead of championing Vietnamese chocolate around the world, founder Khanh-Linh and her team are on a mission to catalyse a culture of chocolate appreciation in Vietnam.
Taking the Heat: Bridging the Gender Gap in Vietnam’s Hospitality Industry
To celebrate Women’s Equality Day, I have chosen to spotlight and amplify the voices of women in Vietnam’s hospitality industry to shine light on their struggles, challenges and wants.