Tag Archives: District 1

Food Trip: Co Ba Xu Quang

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Saigonese

After Tet, work came in torrents. And it looks like there’s no stopping yet. And since we are still in a festive mood, my team mates in the office had lunch out in Co Ba Xu Quang right in front … Continue reading →

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Where to have your watch battery changed?

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Saigonese

For maybe 3 months now, I’ve been going to work with my battery-dead watches. I thought to myself that I’d find a watchmaker in District 1 near work. I wasn’t too worried coz I still have watches that I can … Continue reading →

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FV Saigon Clinic at Bitexco

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Saigonese

July has been a busy, busy month! Before I knew it, we’re in our 4th week! Oh but it’s a long month! For the past 2 months, I have been busy focusing on HEALTH. Sigh. So I became familiar with the … Continue reading →

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Nguyen Hue Promenade at Night

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Saigonese

So last Wednesday, I dropped by to take a peek of Nguyen Hue’s new promenade. And because it was newly opened, I was expecting the crowd, but not on Friday night when the whole family checked it out. Well, I … Continue reading →

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Hum at Thi Sach

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Saigonese

Last weekend, we brought the family of a friend to Hum Vegetarian Restaurant. Since we’re a big group, I decided we should just go to Hum’s at Thi Sach. We went there for lunch right after Sunday Mass and the place … Continue reading →

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Flower Street 2015

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Saigonese

Every time Tet rolls in, I am always excited for the flower displays around the city — particularly in District 1. This year, they had the Flower Street along Ham Nghi. Of course since it’s the year of the goat … Continue reading →

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Feast at La Fiesta!

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Saigonese

If you love Scott and Binh’s in District 7, you’re going to love the new Tex-Mexican place Scott and his wife, Duc just opened in District 1 called, La Fiesta! Fellow blogger and friend, Grace Maling shares their gastronomic experience.   … Continue reading →

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Food Trip: Saffron

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Saigonese

Every time am on my way to work, I pass by this new Mediterranean Restaurant by Tony Fox, Saffron . I believe they opened late last year and has become one of the favorite restaurants in District 1. The terracotta-potted … Continue reading →

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Thanh Nien Restaurant

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Saigonese

Last week’s team dinner was brought to us by Thanh Nien Restaurant behind Diamond Plaza. Love the perks of being with my office mates. I honestly wouldn’t have found this place.  And since it was night time when we went … Continue reading →

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Holiday Festivities in District 1

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Saigonese

A few years ago, 2 days before Christmas, we checked what District 1 looked like during the holiday season, and it was PACKED. So we’ve always made a conscious effort not to get stuck downtown during Christmas Eve and New … Continue reading →

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