Promotions and News in HCMC…
Sailor Bar
The latest theme bar to hit the city’s drinking scene, Ahoy Beer Club on 79 Nguyen Cong Tru, D1 offers local and imported beer served by staff in sailor outfits. The spacious wooden venue is perfect for large groups and hosts occasional live DJed music. For further info, call 090 232 4425.
Pandora Opens
Pandora Sky Lounge (HDTC Building, Floor 14, 36 Bui Thi Xuan, D1) is a venue that combines trendy and sophisticated indoor settings with a luxury outdoor lounge experience incorporating wonderful rooftop views of Saigon’s bustling city centre.
Pandora is an extravagant experience without the high price tag. Tantalize the taste buds with creative cocktails and exquisite fusion cuisine. Party hard fueled by DJ beats in the chic inside area or relax and chat with old and newfound friends on comfortable couches on the rooftop terrace. Opens till late.
Kinderpizza
Kindermusik, the early childhood music and movement program for children between the ages of three months to seven years old, is offering a promotion for attendees. Every child attending every Sunday at 4:30pm from December 15 will receive a free coupon for a child-size pizza after class at La Cucina restaurant located at the Crescent Residence 1.
Kindermusik is located at Crescent Residence 2, Ton Dat Tien, D7. Call 090 709 9480 or visit www.kindermusik-vietnam.com for more info.
Harley-Davidson Opens
Iconic American motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson has recently opened its first dealership in Vietnam on 800 Nguyen Van Linh in District 7. The shop offers Harley-Davidson motorcycles, parts, accessories and motorcycle apparel.
Harley-Davidson heavyweight motorcycles, with engine displacements greater than 700 cc, are designed for cruising on highways and are noted for the tradition of heavy customization that give rise to the chopper style of motorcycle.
Health Club Promotion
The Health Club on the 15th and 16th floors of The Landmark, an international serviced apartment and office complex located at 5B Ton Duc Thang, D1, is offering a 25 percent discount on full club memberships for six months or one year until December 31.
Members and guests can work out in the fully-equipped gym overlooking the city and yogis can relax in the recently opened fitness studio overlooking the Saigon River. The studio currently offers three weekly classes, with other classes coming soon.
On the 16th floor, a squash court welcomes players ranging from long-term members to beginner guests. If you don’t have a partner to play against, Health Club supervisor, Viet, will happily coordinate a partner of similar playing ability, or he will gladly play you himself. Health Club is open from 6am – 10pm on Mondays through Fridays and 8am – 8pm on weekends and public holidays. For more information, contact Health Club manager Pamela Haake at 3822 2098 or email her at pamela@thelandmarkvietnam.com
Dunkin’ Donuts Opens
The American donut and coffee franchise has just opened on 59 Nguyen Duc Canh in Phu My Hung. Offerings include munchkins, croissants, donut sandwiches and toasted sandwiches - along with the popular sugar raised, glazed chocolate mochi, glazed, chocolate coconut, cinnamon, Boston kreme, Bavarian Kreme, strawberry-filled or chocolate frosted donuts. A box of 12 is priced at VND160,000 and buying per piece will cost you VND18,000. Dunkin’ Donuts in Vietnam is operated by Vietnam Food and Beverage Co. Around the world, Dunkin’ Donuts currently has more than 10,000 restaurants in 32 countries, including more than 1,450 locations in Southeast Asia.
Alpha Launch
Sports bar Alpha has launched at The Manor, Level 1, 91 Nguyen Huu Canh in Binh Thanh District. Alpha is a space “to share new ideas and launch prototypes, create new beginnings and start a tech revolution.” Weekly promotions include Manor Mondays (happy hour all day for Manor residents), Teacher Tuesdays (happy hour all day for teachers), Thirsty Thursdays (two for one on all cocktails), Sport Saturdays (screening sports from around the world) and on Sundays movie nights by the pool and “the best roast dinner in town.”
Cheesecake Ngon Opens
Cheesecake Ngon (44 Truong Quyen, D3) is a small boutiquestyle cheesecake shop. They use only top quality local and imported ingredients that give their cakes their signature smooth, creamy taste.
They can provide cheesecakes for all occasions: birthdays, functions, cafe/restaurant supply or even just a single slice. A range of flavors are available including passionfruit, raspberry, strawberry, lemon, coconut and of course original, starting at VND40,000 per slice.
Cheesecakes Ngon was created when two brothers had a vision to combine delicious tasting cheesecakes with a social conscience; to make a positive difference in Vietnam through business. They aim to empower local staff and business owners to do the best they can in business and to stop the cycle of poverty by giving each individual specific skills and training in their stores to raise their level of expertise not only in food safe practices and baking, but also in business and life skills.
Online ordering available with free delivery for orders over VND150,000 at www.cheesecakengon.com
Crab Pot Opens
Crab Pot is a beer and seafood restaurant which describes itself as “a place designed for weird people who dare to be truly themselves.” The restaurant offers breakfasts, lunches and dinners of American, French, seafood and Vietnamese cuisines, with delivery and catering services also available. Crab Pot is located on 65 Pham Ngoc Thach, D3 and is open from 10am – 11:30pm.
New Cultural Hub
The Observatory, a new place to discover art, culture and the nightlife scene, has just opened in Saigon. Located on the corner of Le Lai and Ton That Tung, D1, the multipurpose space serves as a platform for different types of art and music events. With a café/bar spread over two floors, outdoor terrace and balcony, it’s also a place to socialize and relax.
The Observatory is intended to provide a place in Saigon where people can come into contact with alternative styles of music, art, and information on what’s going on in the city.
It hosts receptions, screenings and readings of subjects to suit any taste, or you can just chill on the deck overlooking the busy intersection. The gallery provides access to contemporary art with exhibitions ranging from more traditional art displays to experiential, interactive and interdisciplinary programming.
In its capacity as an information centre, The Observatory provides details of other venues, events and exhibitions in Saigon, offering a prime point of contact for anyone interested in discovering what this vibrant city has to offer.
The Observatory is open from 11am – 12am on Mondays through Wednesdays, 11am – 2am on Thursdays, 11am – 4am on Fridays and Saturdays and 11am – 12am on Sundays. For more info, visit www.theobservatory-hcmc.com
HB Wild in Grand Style
The Grand - Ho Tram Strip has the pleasure of introducing its new resident band, HB Wild, to Club 9. The six-person ensemble that hails from all corners of the globe is bringing world-class entertainment to Vietnam’s first fully integrated resort.
Leading HB Wild is bass player, singer, actor and producer, Henri Brown (HB). HB is cousin to the legendary Jimi Hendrix and son of Music Hall of Fame inductee Eleanor Collins.
Jamming with HB is singer Colette Neil from Scotland, guitarist Ryan Carrol also from Scotland, saxophonist Shaun Thomas from Toronto, drummer Josh Carlsen from Vancouver, and Stan Ganapolsky on the keyboard.
“HB Wild is a motley crew of talented versatile musicians who cover everything from rock to funk to pop to jazz and soul. They have performed at some of the best integrated resorts in the world, most recently in Macau. We are very excited to have them bring the ‘Wild’ party to Vietnam and turn up the heat at Club 9,” said John Webb, Vice President of Hospitality at The Grand – Ho Tram Strip.
HB Wild will be playing at Club 9 weekly Tuesday through Sunday nights.
The Grand - Ho Tram Strip is located at Phuoc Thuan Commune, Xuyen Moc District, Ba Ria Vung Tau. Visit, www.thegrandhotramstrip.com for more info
A Taste of Italy
Vecchio Café (39/3 Pham Ngoc Thach, D3) brings Italian cuisine and ambience to Saigon. This cafe features an exterior that looks like an Italian house with brick walls and vases of flowers in the windows. The interior features Italian ornate décor, dim lighting and antique furniture, enhanced by Italian music. Offerings include pasta, soup, chicken dishes, salad, beef dishes, gelato and beverages such as smoothies, fresh fruit juices and tea.
New French Restaurant
Le Paris (45 Mac Thi Buoi, D1) adds to the city’s growing collection of French restaurants. This cozy modern food space offers French, seafood, steaks and vegetarian dishes. Interior features depictions of Eiffel Tower, Seine River and Notre Dame Cathedral. Services offered include waiter service, reservations, catering and takeout. It opens on Mondays to Sundays from 11am – 3pm and 6pm – 11pm. For reservations, call 6291 3661.