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Grilled Lamb Chops

February 27th, 2009

Grilled Lamb Chops with executive chef Pham Quoc Vu of Barbecue Garden Restaurant in HCM City Chef Vu says that unlike others, this grilled dish is a delicate mix of Vietnamese and Western flavours. Though it is similar to dishes prepared in a Vietnamese style, the flavour is different because of the added sesame oil. [...]

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Last of the summer wine

February 27th, 2009

In this second part from a series of travel articles on Con River in Binh Dinh province, Hai Hau discovers one of the country’s tastiest tipples, Bau Da rice liquor. I am normally not a big fan of the hard stuff, but I know when I arrive in a small hamlet in An Nhon district [...]

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Delta rice turned city specialty

February 26th, 2009

Overcooked rice, dry-cooked fish sauce and fried thac lac is a Mekong Delta common dish that has made it big in the cities of Can Tho and Ho Chi Minh. The dish can be easily found in almost every restaurant in Can Tho for VND15,000-25,000 (US$0.90-1.50). Several HCMC eateries specializing in southern cuisine now also [...]

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Lion Brewery and Restaurant

February 26th, 2009

From November to February, Lion Brewery and Restaurant is offering a 10 percent discount on its Vietnamese lunch buffet, including complimentary glass of draught beer or soft drink, 5 percent discount on the set menu and three litres of draught beer for wedding party bookings of least 15 tables. From November to February, Lion Brewery [...]

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Thanksgiving day at Square One

February 26th, 2009

Thanksgiving Day, an annual one-day holiday to give thanks at the conclusion of the harvest season, dates back to 1565 in Saint Augustine, Florida. Celebrated secularly in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November, this holiday is filled with blessings and family gatherings. This year, Thanksgiving falls on 27 …

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Taste of the World to open this weekend

February 26th, 2009

A yearly food festival named Taste of the World is scheduled to take place in the Van Thanh Tourist Park in HCMC from this Friday to Sunday. The festival, organized by the city’s department of culture, sport and tourism, will be opened from 3 p.m to 10 p.m. every day. Twenty hotels and restaurants in [...]

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Japanese hot pot buffet brings a special culinary culture to Hanoians

February 26th, 2009

A moving Hot Pot Line rocking special Japanese hot pot buffet with hundreds of dishes such as salmon, scallop, oyster, Kobe beef and mushroom and vegetables along with a free sauce pot comes to Hanoians for the first time at Asahi Hot Pot restaurant, 76 Trieu Viet Vuong Street. A specific characteristic of Asahi Hot [...]

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Vietnamese dish a worldly pho-nomenon

February 26th, 2009

Pho (noodle soup) is one of Ha Noi’s most iconic dishes. Few people in the capital haven’t sat down to a bowl of the steaming soup, with beef, chicken or tripe chunks floating in it – perfect to ward away the winter chills. According to writer Giang Quan, pho sellers first appeared on the streets [...]

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Strawberry Mousse Cake

February 26th, 2009

Strawberry Mousse Cake with executive chef Roger Rechsteiner from Sheraton Hanoi Hotel. Executive chef Roger Rechsteiner introduces a recipe for an irresistably delicious Strawberry Mousse Cake. Your loved ones will thank you for preparing it. Please try and enjoy. Ingredients and Preparation: Prepare the croquant base, then the creme brulee rose and finally the strawberry [...]

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Italian food promotion at Legend Hotel Saigon

February 26th, 2009

Italy is one of the oldest countries when it comes to culinary aspects. No doubt that Italian food has captured the hearts of people all over the world. People of this country have great gastronomical experience with food. Eating is a passion and an integral part of Italian culture. From 1st to 15th March, discover [...]

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