Julian Ajello 
Bollywood turns up the heat at its second location in District 1 It’s said that variety is the spice of life. The spices do just fine on their own. India’s southwest coast, Kerala in particular, established itself as a major center for the spice trade as far back as 3000BC and came to be known … Read more
Saigon’s singular must-try Cuban restaurant Charles Lecompte and Ruben Fahmestock surveyed the cuisine scene in Saigon and asked themselves one very simple question: “What’s missing?” They were enthusiastic and in unison with their decision: a terrific Cuban restaurant. Charles, a former wine distributor, and Ruben, a 12-year veteran of kitchens whose last stop was La … Read more
Delicious low and slow American barbecue with a kick of dynamite Barbecue is popular throughout the world and Vietnam is no exception. The idea of barbecuing meat conjures images of hibachis, pits or propane-fuelled grills where folks can pile on meat until grilled to their liking. This past year, American- style barbecue has made quite … Read more
Escape to sunny skies, delicious fresh seafood and total indulgence in Da Nang Da Nang has a long history as a vital point of entry to Vietnam, from the time of the Champa Kingdom, to the arrival of the Portuguese, then its use by the French to establish French Indochina, and finally by the Americans … Read more
Caring about meats is what this grill house is all about The folks behind newcomers to the Saigon dining scene, Racha Room and Relish & Sons, completed a trifecta with the addition of Stoker Woodfired Grill & Bar (44 Mac Thi Buoi, D1). Located mere steps from Racha Room, Stoker welcomes patrons with a dark … Read more
Most everyone knows what sushi is and that it comes from Japan. What many probably don’t know is that the original sushi, called nare-zushi, originated in Southeast Asia somewhere along the banks of the Mekong. Nare-zushi is still prepared today in Japan, but bears little resemblance to what is recognized internationally as sushi. A man … Read more
Bavarian comfort food in the heart of the city When contemplating German food, one conjures up images of Oktoberfest and all the stereotypes that accompany the famous festival. Men in lederhosen singing on top of long wooden tables, heaps of bratwurst and sauerkraut, and massive steins overflowing with ale served by beautiful young maidens are … Read more
The game of football, including its name, is one of great contention throughout the world. So many different sports claim the name despite being almost nothing alike, save for the use of some sort of inflated leather ball. Most people associate the name with the world’s most beloved game that Americans call soccer. Americans have … Read more
Oi Vietnam reviews Soul Burger – the new Burger restaurant from Gabe Boyer in the heart of Saigon.
Vegetarian diners don’t have to subsist on salad alone… Did you hear the one about the rutabaga? No, probably not. Vegetables don’t tend to inspire great jokes. On the contrary, they conjure their very own brand of humorlessness, the tight-lipped officiousness of grim nutritionists that is captured in the phrase “eat your vegetables.” As it happens, … Read more
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