How this Vietnamese craft beer brand is taking on the big boys

How this Vietnamese craft beer brand is taking on the big boys

In Vietnam where beer is almost as cheap as water, it can be hard to convince people to trade up for artisanal craft beer. So, in an effort to promote trial and highlight the difference in quality and value of craft beer, Belgo - a Belgian craft beer brewed in Vietnam - launched its "beer-currency vending machines.

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Patricia Marques, CEO of Starbucks Vietnam on the F&B Labour Force, Career Growth and Mentorship

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,

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Review: Elgin - what keeps me coming back?

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.

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Review: Okra Foodbar, where vegetables give meat a run for its money

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).

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Beyond Bánh Mì: A Local Restauranteur’s Guide to Hội An’s Dining Scene
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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!

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