Monthly Archives: January 2013

Ready for TET?

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Saigonese

Here’s a sneak peak of what’s happening in the preparation for the Flower Festival along Nguyen Hue St. Scheduled to open on February 7 at 7pm until February 13 at 10pm, the whole stretch of the boulevard shall be turned … Continue reading →

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Boo to Brinkley

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Saigonese

This article by Joel Brinkley really upset me today.  Whatever I wanted to say to this professor of journalism at Stanford University with a Pulitzer Prize-winning former foreign correspondent for the New York Times was already said by Mike of Along … Continue reading →

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Consular Mission Schedule for 2013

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Saigonese

The Philippine Embassy in Hanoi has now released the schedule of their Consular Mission to Ho Chi Minh City this 2013: March 16-17 June 22-23 September 21-22 December 14-15 The Consular Mission will process the following: Renewal application for passports New … Continue reading →

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Starbucks Brews

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Saigonese

Who’s going?  Seriously on the 1st? 😛

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Food Trip: Go Gu Ryeo

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Saigonese

So here’s another food post.  If you’re getting tired of all the food I’m posting here, please forgive me.  I promise to write about something else in my next few posts. Today, my foodie-certified friends called me up to try … Continue reading →

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Food Trip: Love Me Tender

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Saigonese

Haven’t gotten enough chicken this week so last night, we decided to try Love Me Tender which boasts of New Orleans and Mexican style cooking. Love Me Tender has been open for… probably a month already but I haven’t heard … Continue reading →

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Food Trip: Lucky Chick

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Saigonese

I’m sure you have those days that you’re all stressed out and just want to eat chicken. Ha!  That day came for me last Thursday.  My nanny was all set to cook dinner and I was like, “Hold it!  Let’s … Continue reading →

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Annam Mega Sale

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Saigonese

It’s Annam Mega Sale once again! Not so much baking stuff — actually none at all except for some huge baking equipment. But there are lots of items sold at a discounted price!  My best buy would be a Latino … Continue reading →

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Woohoo Who?

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Saigonese

What is the motivation behind Woohoo Saigon and who are the people behind it?  Check out my short Q&A from the brains behind the Saigon Shuffle. 😉 Who are the people behind Woohoo Saigon? There are only 2 people behind … Continue reading →

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Woohoo Saigon!

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Saigonese

Here’s a new website that may pique your interest, Woohoo Saigon.  If you’re new to Saigon and don’t know where the best places to while your time away, let Woohoo Saigon show you.   Honestly, try their Shuffle.  This is … Continue reading →

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