Vietnam set to compete at Bocuse d’Or Grand Finale for the first time
For the first time in history, Vietnam is set to compete on the world’s biggest culinary stage—the Bocuse d’Or Grand Finale in Lyon, France, in January 2025.
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.
AMV, Vietnam’s first-ever international wine competition crowns winner
The inaugural industry event brought together leading wine experts and emerging talents from Vietnam, culminating in a Gala Dinner, awards ceremony, and expert-led masterclasses.
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.
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.
Local Roastery: A Turkish Couple’s dream brewed in Vietnam
What happens when a Turkish couple trades their day jobs to chase their nearly decade-long passion for coffee roasting and baking? The result: Local Roastery, a specialty coffee shop in District 7.
Star Wine List launches in Vietnam with ambassador Trân Thi Dung Trâm
As Star Wine List launches its first-ever guides to Vietnam, the platform proudly introduces Trân Thi Dung Trâm as its newest ambassador.
Vietnam Sommelier Association (VSA) launches the country’s first ‘Best Sommelier’ Competition
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi welcomes 400-year-old Michelin-starred La Tour d’Argent in October
The celebrated October collaboration is a key feature of the hotel’s newly introduced culinary series, ‘Rendez-Vous,’ launched in May 2024
MICHELIN Guide Vietnam: Seven restaurants earn one star and Danang makes a debut
The country celebrates 164 restaurants honored by the coveted MICHELIN Guide, featuring 7 one-Michelin star establishments and 108 MICHELIN-selected venues
Vietnam Welcomes First-Ever International Wine Competition
The Ambassadeur du Monde du Vin (AMV) brings together wine enthusiasts and industry professionals for a first-of-its-kind wine competition led by internationally-acclaimed Master Wine experts including revered Jeannie Cho-Lee
Anan Saigon Crowned Vietnam’s Best Restaurant at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants
Anan Saigon is crowned Vietnam’s best restaurant, and claims the 48th spot on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants.
Distilling Passion and Persistence: Roddy Battajon's Journey with Rhum Belami
An interview with Roddy Battajon - the founder of the first Vietnamese premium rhum brand
3 Vietnamese Bars amongst this year’s Asia’s 50 Best Bars (51-100)
The Asia's 50 Best Bar committee released its top 51-100 picks in Asia and for the third year in a row, three Vietnamese bars (two in Saigon and one in Hanoi) made the coveted list.
Questions with Adam and Dung: Founders of Glơgg, a made-in-Vietnam Spiced Wine
I get up close and personal with Adam and Dung, founders of Glogg, a made-in-Vietnam Spiced Wine with Swedish roots, to find out the what, why, how and who of this first-of-its-kind product.
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.
What to expect: Vietnam’s First-Ever Michelin Guide in Vietnam
Ahead of the most highly-anticipated culinary event in Vietnam, I share about what to expect, debunk popular Michelin myths and the potential impact on the industry.
% 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.
Vietnam launches first circular F&B Accelerator program focused on reducing single-use plastics in the F&B industry
Schoolab, in conjunction with The Incubation Network and CL2B with funding supported by Prevent Waste Alliance and GIZ, launches ‘The SUP Challenge Program’ - an accelerator program to support and pilot local initiatives focused on reducing and eliminating single-use plastics (SUP) in Vietnam’s F&B industry.
VietHarvest launches in Vietnam to tackle food waste and hunger
On the 20th of June in Hanoi, Vietnam, Action on Poverty (AOP) and VietHarvest signed a partnership in alignment with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals to tackle the problem of food waste and hunger in marginalised communities in Vietnam. Through the partnership and a sustainable social enterprise model, AOP will help VietHarvest set up operations in Vietnam.