Patricia Marques, CEO of Starbucks Vietnam on the F&B Labour Force, Career Growth and Mentorship
In line with this year’s Vietnamese Women’s Day, I’m spotlighting female leaders in Vietnam’s F&B industry to share their tips, stories and experience about climbing up the industry ladder.
First on the list as part of a special Women in F&B series is Patricia Marques, CEO of Starbucks in Vietnam,
Review: Elgin - what keeps me coming back?
Since its opening in August 2022, Elgin has fast become a favourite of mine (and many others around me). In a city no short of new restaurant openings on the regular - what keeps me coming back to Elgin? I can’t quite put my finger on it but it’s the vibe, food, atmosphere - a certain je ne sais quoi.
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.
15 Cafe Brunch Spots in Ho Chi Minh City
Dig into your favourite brunch staples from French toast, eggs Benny, plates of pancakes and smoked bacon at these cafés in Ho Chi Minh City.
Review: TRE Dining, tres bien or no?
TRE Dining, recently opened in Saigon’s famous Thao Dien neighbourhood and named after the ubiquitous bamboo trees of Vietnam, is quietly making its presence felt in the local dining scene. Although, I don’t expect this to be the case for much longer.
Best Cocktail and Rooftop Bars in Hanoi
With new restaurants and bars popping up all the time, one category that has become increasingly popular is rooftop bars. Thankfully in Hanoi, one is spoilt for choice. Here is my list of the top 10 to check out.
Review: Aalto, another ubiquitous woodfired concept in Ho Chi Minh?
No, woodfire cuisine and cooking are not new in Vietnam but Executive Chef of the newly-opened Aalto by Hylo (ex-HypeAsia) Jimmy Garside, a native of Manchester, United Kingdom, is.
Review: Okra Foodbar, where vegetables give meat a run for its money
Your next date night sorted. Say hello to Okra Foodbar, a dimly-lit, sleek and sexy 15-seater hotspot with an open kitchen and chef counter helmed by Chef Jamie Celaya (ex-Chef de Cuisine at Park Hyatt Saigon and ex-Head Chef at Quan Ut Ut).
LUA - Taking all the food favourites you know and love and adding a twist to it
Tucked away in a quiet street is one of the most talked-about restaurants at the moment, LỬA. While it aims to be an unassuming casual establishment, its food and wine output are anything but.
A Food Critic's Guide to Phu Quoc (2022)
Beyond street vendors, there is a new category of young and hungry tastemakers paving the way for Phu Quoc’s culinary scene and establishing innovative dining concepts and speakeasy bars. Check them out on your next trip to the island.
Beyond Bánh Mì: A Local Restauranteur’s Guide to Hội An’s Dining Scene
Already a top destination, Travel & Leisure awarded Hội An “The World’s Best City” in 2019, so if you’re ready to discover or rediscover the jewel of Central Viet Nam, and go beyond the bánh mì, read on for one local’s view of some of the best food and beverage options that Hội An has to offer!
10 Work-Friendly Cafes with Free WiFi in Hanoi
Amidst the hustle and bustle in Hanoi, settling with a cup of coffee in a relaxing and cosy cafe can help provide much-needed respite and focus on a busy work day. With hundreds of coffee shops to choose from in Hanoi, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and confused. So, here is our list of 10 work-friendly cafes to get inspired no matter where you are in the city.
Brewing Up a Storm: Vietnam’s Craft Beer Industry and where to drink them in Ho Chi Minh City
In 2020, Vietnam placed number 9 on the list of the world’s largest beer consumers (first in Southeast Asia) with an estimated consumption of 3,845 million kilo litres per year accounting for 2.20% of the global market share.
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.
Going green: F&B players in Vietnam leading the way in sustainability
In response to recent government measures, a global consumer shift towards sustainable packaging, an increasing number of F&B retail players and restaurants in Vietnam are adopting more sustainable and eco-conscious efforts. Here’s a list of F&B players leading the way and making our industry greener by the day.
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.
Vietnam's snack culture, trends and insights
An interview about snack culture and trends with Simon Crowther, Associate Director and Head of Marketing at Mondelez Kinh Do.
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.
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.