Anan x Le Du x Kyo Bar Six Hands Dinner
A first-of-its-kind six hand dinner at Anan Saigon featuring not one but two award-winning chefs from Thailand - Chef Thitid ‘Ton’ Tassanakajohn from the award-winning Le Du (#4 on Asia’s 50 Best) and Nusara (#10 on Asia’s 50 Best) as well as founder and pastry chef Dej Kewkacha from Kyo Bar.
How this wine distributor is getting Vietnam to sip more by dancing
This week, I chat with VIVA House of Wine’s Co-founder / CMO Edge Pamute about his playful and ingenious marketing strategy for VIVA House of Wine that involves secret speakeasy wine tasting events, courtyard disco parties and most recently, Vietnam’s International Fashion Week 2022.
Maguro Studio: A premium Japanese seafood supplier that opened its doors to the public
A modern omakase concept slash fish butchery opened by premium Japanese seafood supplier, Yamanaka Vietnam.
Vietnam’s best-kept secret is an award-winning illustrated cocktail art menu
A timely tribute as Saigon slowly reopens to the world, The Studio Saigon welcomes thirsty drinkers from around the world for an evening of bespoke cocktails, art and stories of Ho Chi Minh City’s mercantile past through its award-winning illustrated cocktail menu.
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.
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).
Serving up the future: Saigon restaurateurs discuss F&B tech opportunities and challenges
I speak with some of the city’s most notable and long-standing restaurateurs to find out how they’re leveraging technology to sustain and grow their business, the challenges they face during adoption and what they want F&B tech (new and existing) in Vietnam to know.