Tag Archives: The Crescent

Saigon Cyclo Challenge 2012

This Saturday with our friends we went to Saigon Children’s Charity, Saigon Cyclo Challenge 2012. It was an ordeal waking up so early on a Saturday but it was a fun morning nonetheless.  Our kids eagerly posed for the camera … Continue reading

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Saigon Flea Market at Boomarang Bistro

So last Sunday, we went to the Saigon Flea Market both as participants and customers. The place was packed outside and inside Boomarang!  The market started at 2 PM but and gained momentum around 4 PM.  There was just so … Continue reading

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Food Trip: Yeebo Seafood Restaurant

As a pre-Valentine treat, we tried out Yeebo Seafood Restaurant at the Crescent.  This restaurant has been in this area since late last year and have heard some good reviews from friends. Located near the Cau Anh Sao bridge, it … Continue reading

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Return to Salt and Pepper

Since we first tried Salt and Pepper Italian Restaurant when it first opened in February, I’ve been meaning to come back and try their new dishes.  When Mr. Hien and Duyen invited me this week, of course I jumped at … Continue reading

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Starlight Bridge (Cau Anh Sao)

From time to time, I read from other expat blogs and forums on what it is like to live in Vietnam, specifically in Ho Chi Minh City.  There are those who fully immerse themselves in the culture — living in … Continue reading

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2011 Cyclo Challenge

Saigon Children’s  Charity will be holding Cyclo Challenge 2.0 on March 12, 2011 (Saturday) at the Crescent, Phu My Hung from 8:30 to 11 am.  Qualifying race starts at 9 am and the final race is at 10:15 am. Come and … Continue reading

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Salt and Pepper Italian Restaurant

Tonight we visited The Crescent Mall in Phu My Hung to check out what shops have opened.  Crescent isn’t “full” yet but there are some restaurants and cafes around already like Hoang Yen, Tokyo Deli, NYDC, Boomarang, Kobe,  Soho Cafe, … Continue reading

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