A fine selection of Vietnamese food at Café Central Villa Pasteur includes wok-tossed shaking beef, deep-fried spring rolls, seared lemongrass beef salad, and sweet and sour tamarind soup with seafood, created by celebrity chef Luke Nguyễn. VNS photo Minh Phi With its beautiful indoor space and outdoor garden, Café Central Villa Pasteur has fast become a favourite among diners in HCM City. Located in a restored villa, it offers an eclectic mix of dishes created by master chefs Luke Nguyễn and Enrico de Martino. BY MỸ DUYÊN Located at 202 Pasteur Street in District 3, one of HCM City’s most iconic venues, Café Central Villa Pasteur has won the hearts of visitors for its great meals in pleasant surroundings with outstanding service. Unlike its two sister restaurants, which are located in high-rises in the city centre, Café Central Villa Pasteur occupies a beautifully restored colonial-era … [Read more...] about Old classics with a new twist
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Vietnam – an inspiration for happiness
Deputy Ambassador of the UK to Vietnam Steph Lysaght who has been staying Vietnam for two years shared that Vietnam’s cultural values always interest him. The diplomat said that it seemed that many like Vietnam’s weather, food, mountains and beaches, but what he loves the most about the country is the bustle and excitement of cities. He said that he felt energetic while seeing bustling life on streets of Vietnamese cities. In Vietnam, it seemed that all activities from eating to doing physical exercise and meditation take place on the streets. Anne-Lise Thieffine's two daughters at Bong Do Market in Ha Dong district, Hanoi Steph Lysaght added that he loved Vietnamese food and more significantly he cherished the Vietnamese family meal when all family members sit around a big tray or a table full of different dishes, use small bowls and pairs of chopsticks, and have talks during the meal. The daily meal is a chance for family members to talk and share their … [Read more...] about Vietnam – an inspiration for happiness
Hotels nationwide launch Valentine promotions in great diversity
Hotels nationwide launch Valentine promotions in great diversityBy Minh Tuan The romantic scenery of the Binh An Village Resort Dalat is perfect for guests to spend Valentine’s Day with their loved one - PHOTO: COURTESY OF BINH AN VILLAGE RESORT DALAT HCMC - Hotels and resorts across Vietnam, from HCMC to Dalat, Danang and Hanoi, are offering a wide range of promotions for couples on Valentine's Day, February 14. Binh An Village Resort Dalat Possessing the poetic and charming scenery of Tuyen Lam Lake and green pine forest, the Binh An Village Resort Dalat will be a good choice in the Valentine season for couples who love peace and wild beauty of nature. The peaceful space is covered by the scent of flowers and the fresh air of a French village that will create a romantic and memorable vacation. The resort will offer a 50% discount on the second night plus one complimentary set dinner for two persons. The promotion is applicable to bookings with minimum two-night stay … [Read more...] about Hotels nationwide launch Valentine promotions in great diversity
French master chef shares experience with KOTO students
Alain Dutournier with KOTO students at a workshop on Thursday at Press Club Hà Nội. — Photos courtesy of the Press Club Hà Nội. Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Alain Dutournier, one of the top chefs in France, held a special workshop on Thursday with students from the KOTO school in the name of charity at Press Club Hà Nội. The chef is visiting the city from November 1st to 5th to introduce his latest culinary creations for a special week of the Festival of Flavor. Dutournier, who was born and raised in the culinary cradle of southwest France, shared his experience of becoming a two starred Michelin chef with the aspiring young chefs of KOTO. He talked with the students and encouraged them to follow their dreams and use their struggles and poor background as a strength to become successful. Coming from a middle class background as well, chef Dutournier said he could relate with the young students who are coming from poor backgrounds. … [Read more...] about French master chef shares experience with KOTO students
VN goes from ’hell’ to second home
Viet Nam News Thúy Hằng HÀ NỘI — Before moving to Việt Nam five years ago, Jovana Benoit – wife of the current Haitian Ambassador to Việt Nam Jean Lesly Benoit, surfed the Internet to learn about the country. However, not everything she read was positive. “At that time, I was very nervous about the trip to Việt Nam. I had no idea how our life there would be. In Haiti, we know very little about Việt Nam. We also never had been in any Asian country. My feeling then was like ‘we are going to the hell’,” said fashion designer and former model. Benoit couldn’t let her man go to hell alone, so she accompanied him to the Asian country, without knowing she would eventually fall in love with Việt Nam. It wasn’t love at first sight though. Days after the couple arrived, they were invited to a State-level reception on the occasion of Tết (Lunar New Year Festival). Dressing the … [Read more...] about VN goes from ’hell’ to second home