Vietnam's wine scene just leveled up. The Saigon Sommelier Association's first-ever Best Sommelier competition crowned Tran Thi Dung Tram as champ. Facing global judges and fierce rivals, contestants tackled everything from wine to tea. It's not just about pouring perfectly - it's a statement: Vietnam's ready to shake up the international wine world.
At just 26 years old, Duy Nguyen, the unassuming chef and co-owner of Little Bear, has achieved what many chefs only dream of - a MICHELIN Young Chef Award.
We're in the heart of Hanoi, a stone's throw from the Opera House, and we've just been let in on a secret: there's a bar within a bar inside Capella Hanoi's gilded rooftop rendezvous, The Hudson Rooms. It's named after a clandestine New York train platform that once shuttled presidents and generals.
With his latest menu, Ra Khơi, CoCo Dining’s Chef Vuong has created more than just a collection of dishes; it's a narrative woven from the threads of his childhood, the salty air of the sea, and the warmth of family meals. Each plate tells a story, bridging the gap between his coastal upbringing and his current status as a celebrated chef.
To celebrate The Monkey Gallery DINING turning five, sort-of neighbors, and frequent collaborators Hau Tran and Hanh Le sat down to talk food for The Dot Magazine.
At I-Bartender, Saigon’s most youthful bartending competition, now in its fifth year, young mixologists faced intense scrutiny as they crafted innovative cocktails under pressure. This year’s theme, ‘Life Cycles,’ unfolded over Birth, Life, and Rebirth rounds, culminating in a thrilling Mystery Box challenge.
The Haflington in Hanoi, the oddly museum-themed fever dream of a speakeasy, that opened in early 2021, has become the first bar in Vietnam into the top 50 at Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024.
Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 returned to Hong Kong for the 2nd year in a row, with Coa, from the same city, retaining the no.1 spot for one year longer than that, with three years at the top of the list? Would things change this year?
Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024’s 51-100 list was announced on 9 July, a week ahead of the prestigious bar awards, to be held in Hong Kong for the 2nd consecutive year. And 3 bars in Vietnam, Stir, Hudson Rooms and Track 61, and Drinking & Healing, were on the list.
We scoured the city, from rooftops to the riverside to find the most desirous drinking and dining debuts.
Fresh from Las Vegas and The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, 50 Best’s Emma Sleight is already preparing for Asia’s 50 Best Bars. But she took time to give us a call and discuss what aspiring bars can do for more recognition.
The MICHELIN Guide Vietnam 2024 is the second coming of the guide, and this year it’s The MICHELIN Guide Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, And Danang, meaning their team have been to central Vietnam on the flavor trail.
Can Tho just got a little cooler. Wink Hotels 5th venue has arrived at the gateway to the Mekong Delta.
The pioneering SOCraft Awards results are out, and 43 craft spirits from around the world have been recognized, from whisky distilled in a Tasmanian airport hangar, to agave spirts from India’s Deccan Plateau.