Vietnam’s new wave of sommeliers is doing more than pouring wine—they’re uncorking culture. Backed by the relaunched Vietnam Sommelier Association – VSA, these tastemakers, with deep roots in tradition and a sophisticated global outlook, are redefining how the world experiences Vietnamese cuisine.
Bathed in the warm glow of the Gulf of Thailand, where the sea shimmers like silk beneath the midday sun, La Veranda Resort – MGallery emerges like a wistful dream from another time. Set within a French colonial-style seaside mansion, the resort captures the romance of 1950s Indochina: a sanctuary where barefoot luxury meets the elegance of a bygone era.
The launch of Muối – Vietnamese restaurant & bar – at Meliá Vinpearl Cam Ranh Beach Resort is marked by “Taste of Heritage”, a private dining experience curated by three standout culinary forces. From native herbs to line-caught seafood, each dish celebrates the rich tapestry of Vietnam’s gastronomy through sustainable, story-driven cuisine.
In a world stirred by uncertainty and shifting tides, Banyan Tree Lăng Cô emerges as a sanctuary of stillness on Vietnam’s central coast. From May to September, the resort is graced by lotus blooms, sun-drenched shores, and mountain-kissed horizons—offering a summer not defined by noise, but by renewal.
High in Vietnam’s misty mountains, Hotel de la Coupole Sapa – MGallery Collection celebrates World Cocktail Month with creative flair. A rooftop bar inspired by the elegance of 1920s–1930s French Indochine and the allure of French haute couture, featuring limited-edition glassware and a curated menu of exquisite cocktails, offers guests not just a drink, but a sensorial journey of craftsmanship, culture, and highland sophistication.
From sweet American pies to soulful Chinese classics, Paul Hsu has spent over three decades shaping how Asia eats. As the founder of Elite Concepts, he crafts not just restaurants, but stories – each one rooted in intuition, memory, and a quiet belief in the transformative power of food.
Villa Le Corail – A Gran Meliá Hotel – unveils Sal by Hispania, an open-air tapas sanctuary that captures the essence of Mediterranean leisure. Nestled at the front of the Gran Voyage building, this breezy new venue wraps around the resort’s pool from Sal Bar to the Hispania terrace, offering a fluid and sun-drenched space for social dining.
A quiet shift is taking place in the way we think about food, from flavour to provenance, from polished packaging to authentic value. Arriving in perfect timing, New Zealand’s Made with Care campaign is a gentle reminder that when food is grown with intention, it delivers not only great taste, but also integrity, sustainability, and purpose.
Located on a quiet street in the heart of Saigon, Tales by Chapter offers a unique plant-based dining experience, where every dish tells a story of sustainability, mindful living and nourishment. Sitting at the open counter, guests can watch the chefs at work, transforming simple ingredients into thoughtful plates right before their eyes.
