Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Appoints New Executive Pastry Chef
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has welcomed a new Executive Pastry Chef, Stephane Prost, a French national who brings more than 30 years of international culinary experience to his new role at Vietnam’s most storied hotel
How Da Vittorio is giving Vietnam a taste of Michelin
After almost 2 years, the iconic three-Michelin starred Italian brand helmed by Executive Chef Matteo Fontana opens in Vietnam, marking its first foray into Southeast Asia.
Logan Thomas Hester Joins Black Sheep Restaurants in Hong Kong as Head Chef
After 5 years of living in Vietnam and a highly commendable feat in his role as Head of Research and Development (R&D) at Anan Saigon, Logan Thomas Hester joins Black Sheep Restaurants in Hong Kong as Head Chef.
Benoit Leloup Joins THE BRIX Saigon as Executive Chef - Announces New Tasting and Inaugural Delivery Menu
Previously at The Renaissance Riverside Hotel in Saigon, Benoit Leloup will pioneer the launch of THE BRIX’s inaugural delivery menu as well its reopening tasting menu featuring new dishes.
Jacob’s Creek new tagline ‘A Wine Worth Sharing’ calls on drinkers to reconnect with friends and loved ones
Award-winning Australian heritage brand Jacob’s Creek highlights the social dimension of wine in its new tagline ‘A drop worth sharing’. The tagline calls to drinkers to reconnect with friends and loved ones in today’s increasingly disconnected world.
ShopeeFood (ex-NowFood) to be officially launched in Vietnam on August 18
ShopeeFood will officially be launching in Vietnam this month via a rebranding of NowFood – a food delivery platform run by local tech firm Foody Corporation that Sea Group acquired for US$64 million in 2017.
Lacaph Coffee launches BiA-fermented coffee in collaboration with Heart of Darkness Brewery
Lacàph Coffee launches BiA-Fermented Coffee in collaboration with Heart of Darkness Brewery, marking the first of its limited edition experimental coffee lab series.
Chickita Flame Grilled Chicken Restaurant Spreads Its Wings to Franchise Globally
Vietnam-born Chickita is the first Asian inspired flame-grilled chicken restaurant concept. Now, it has formalised its colourful concept into a go-to-market franchise business, ready for global expansion.
Four Pillars Gin appoints two new trade managers in international markets; Focuses on establishing strongholds in North Asia
This follows a 178% growth in export markets during 2020, and two consecutive years of being awarded the IWSC International Gin Producer of the Year (2019 and 2020).
Fine Dining to Fine Delivery: An Interview with Chef Julien Perraudin on Staples by Quince
An insight into Staples by Quince, a casual and fuss-free delivery-only concept launched by Quince, a fine dining establishment and Vietnam's best restaurant (2020).
A Tribute to the Culinary Pioneers who Shaped Vietnam’s Food and Drink Industry
This article pays tribute to the F&B industry pioneers in Vietnam (notably Saigon) who helped to pave the way for today’s generation of up-and-coming culinarians and epicureans. Happy Fathers Day, thank you for all that you have done and continue to do.
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.
What’s brewin’? An insight into Vietnam’s booming craft beer culture
An interview with Oliver Woods, founder of Beer Asia and craft beer consultant about all things craft beer culture, growth and trends in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.