Sugar High

If dessert is your favorite part of the meal, then this collection is for you My return to The Little DOOR Bistro & Bakery (949 Ton That Thiep, D1; www.facebook.com/thelittledoorbymrsimple) had always been imminent, something I greatly looked forward to. This time I return with the privilege of tasting a selection of their desserts and housemade … Read more

Press and Release

The result of a full-body Thai treatment is often an exciting and powerful mind/body healing experience If you’re not looking closely for it, you just might miss it. Hidden within the winding roads of Thao Dien is a shaded street lined with boutique apartment buildings and decorative foliage. An array of colorful signs points you … Read more

Anything But Simple

Located on one of Saigon’s most coveted downtown streets, a new bistro pairs romance with fusion fare The Little DOOR Bistro (49 Ton That Thiep, D1, www.facebook.com/thelittledoorbymrsimple) welcomes diners with a soft, warm glow from inside. Stark white tables illuminated by vintage bulbs, a sleek espresso bar and a display of delicate baked goods greet us … Read more

Let Them Eat Cake

Combine your love of Japanese food and cooking in one place As students lined their cake pans and became familiar with ingredients neatly arranged in the middle of the large island-style table, the coziness of Star Kitchen (www.facebook.com/starkitchenvietnam) was evident. Warm lighting, crisp white walls, state- of-the-art ovens, and modern clear chairs fill the petite … Read more

Drag It Out

GenderFunk seeks to break gender stereotypes through creativity and sheer entertainment Saigon is burning… but in a fabulous way. The event, titled as an homage to the film Paris is Burning, was the first amateur drag battle organized by GenderFunk. Queens competed for free beer, cash, and, most coveted of all, a performance slot in the next GenderFunk drag show. GenderFunk focuses on … Read more

Paint a Scarf

Change fabric into a beautiful piece of art When it comes to visual arts, I’m not particularly gifted. Having dyed clothing in the past, my abilities usually led to a greenish brown swamp color. That’s why I was a bit apprehensive when I arrived at Liisimari’s silk scarf painting workshop at The Hive in Thao Dien. However, after meeting Liisi, I knew I was in talented hands. Liisimari was born and … Read more