Monthly Archives: May 2014

Biking for a Green Environment

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Saigonese

On June 5, 2014, the world will be celebrating the World Environment Day. The US Embassy, Intel Vietnam, and the Saigon Times banded together to promote a greener HCMC by hosting a bike ride at the Crescent-Phu My Hung Area … Continue reading →

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Food Trip: Cote d’ Azur

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Saigonese

Okay so today was Cote D’ Azur lunch or in English, the French Riviera. It was nowhere near a coastline but it boasts of French cuisine. It’s tucked away along a hem off Nguyen Thi Minh Khai St. I would … Continue reading →

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Food Trip: Shin Po Cha

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Saigonese

Located just behind the River Park apartment in Phu My Hung is Shin Po Cha Korean Restaurant. I love barbecue so this was a real treat. The marinated pork and beef were delicious. Must try! And the price ain’t so … Continue reading →

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Nhà Có Hai Người Shop

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Saigonese

Our Saturday lunch brought us to a happy find at Tiffany’s Nhà Có Hai Người Shop conveniently located in her home.Tiffany’s working kitchen serves also as a display area of home decor and accessories she’s selling. Those cookware on and under the kitchen … Continue reading →

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With Locals: Lunch at Tiffany’s

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Saigonese

Last May 16 is Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Day and with 200 Free Meals being offered by With Locals, we just couldn’t resist to book lunch! So we went ahead and booked Saturday lunch at Tiffany’s!Tiffany and her husband, Anh, … Continue reading →

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Anantara Mui Ne Resort & Spa

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Saigonese

In my few years of working in Vietnam, I have been blessed to have joined generous companies when it comes to office retreats. Last year, our company brought us to Anantara Resort in Thailand. And I was just 3 months … Continue reading →

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Praying for Peace in Vietnam

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Saigonese
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Seen in Saigon: Coffee to Go

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Saigonese

With Vietnam’s coffee industry booming, there is still space for small players. It’s interesting to see the new and improved ride of coffee vendors going around the city. And the cost is just a fraction of the coffee bought from … Continue reading →

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200 Free Dinners from With Locals!

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Saigonese

Remember our experience with With Locals last February? Well, they’re supporting Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Day 2014! And they’re giving away free 200 home-cooked meals of 30 Euros each! Participating countries include Thailand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Indonesia, Nepal, and Malaysia!You … Continue reading →

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Healthy Phu My Hung

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Saigonese

written by guest blogger, Lidia Gallardo If you like to eat healthy and organic, MSG and chemical free and you live in Phu My Hung, there are lots of options for you to buy food or eat in a restaurant … Continue reading →

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