Recycled art shines a light on the back end of Hanoi

Once seen as an area to throw your rubbish, Phuc Tan is turning that image on its head thanks to a group of 16 artists… In a bid to transform Phuc Tan, a rundown area in Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, a group of 16 artists volunteered their time to turn a small backroad into a public […]

Turning Vietnamese traditions in modern culture with Director Harry Nguyen

Director of Limebocx’s hit music video, and co-founder of Fly On Wall production house talks minority backgrounds and defying western music trends… At just 30 years old, Harry Nguyen is the Founder and Creative Director of Fly On Dust Media House. You could say that he’s pretty young to be in that position, but the […]

Why we drink ruou

It’s been around since the early days of Vietnamese history, yet remains entwined with modern Vietnam – but what is it about rice liquor that makes it so irreplaceable? Ruou, or ‘rice liquor’, is the epitome of the grain. In poetry, it’s referred to as the ‘heaven’s nectar’. With a title like this, it’s easy […]

Ruou: The essence of rice

Ruou, or ‘rice liquor’, is the literal distillation of Vietnamese agriculture. With deep roots in Vietnamese history and culture, ruou captures the heart of the country…  Who imagined the humble rice grain could be so significant? Who would believe that a modest grain such as rice could have such a major impact on the world? […]

How to create Saigon’s must-visit bars with Jay Moir

Following the opening up his second bar in Saigon, the Star Awards 2019’s Mixologist of the Year explains how he went from bar porter to award-winning bar owner…    We find Jay Moir sitting in Summer Experiment’s urban garden, surrounded by contrasting grey concrete and green foliage. It’s in a surprisingly under-discovered part of Saigon’s […]

The ultimate guide to Vietnamese cocktails

Together with the country’s top mixologists, we’ve packed 34 unique Vietnamese recipes into our cocktail guide… Cocktails are more than just a quick drink. Each one carries with it a story, distilled down to its most palatable ingredients. Inspiration might strike on a blazing summer’s day, or stem from the nostalgic waft of a childhood […]

Don’t throw it away! Turning bottles into vases with Son Tinh

From bottles of Son Tinh Ruou to jam jars and an array of would-be-waste, Son Tinh and Paris Flowers teache you how to create an upcycled bouquet this International Women’s Day… How often do you take a second look at the glass jar or bottle you’re about to throw away? Wash it out, strip the […]

Quality is key: Nicola Ceccomoro’s Son Tinh peppercorn steak

  Armed with a thick cut of ribeye steak and a bottle of Son Tinh Man Do, Nicola Ceccomoro serves up a modern take on French/Vietnamese cuisine…   For Nicola Ceccomoro, Head Chef and Co-owner of Cugini, quality always sits at the top of the s hopping list. Whether he’s stocking up on local produce […]

How to make your favourite classic cocktails with a Vietnamese twist

  Classics are there to be reinvented. Adding a Vietnamese twist creates unique flavours, and done right, retains the familiarity and balance…   What defines ‘classics’?   “Introducing Ruou Son Tinh is a great way to put a Vietnamese spin on classic cocktails. They’re simple, with a minimalistic approach to cocktail making. The result is […]

Need an injection of creativity? Try Vietnam’s most inspired

  From start-up vloggers to climate activists, 2019 saw a dramatic shift in Vietnam’s appetite for creativity…   Vietnamese culture is changing. After long periods of South Korean influence, it seems that there is a growing movement that shines the spotlight back on Vietnam’s own rich history of art, fashion, and culture in general. Vietnam’s […]
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