Chili’s American Grill & Bar opened on Saturday in SC VivoCity Mall in HCM City's District 7. — Photo courtesy of Chili’s The American chain of restaurants Chili’s American Grill & Bar opened its first Chili’s in Viet Nam at SC VivoCity mall in HCM City’s District 7 on December 7. The Golden Gate Red Hots Joint-Stock Company and Brinker International Inc worked together to bring Chili’s American Grill & Bar to the country. The restaurant serves Tex-Mex style meals with steaks, burgers, ribs and fajitas and drinks such as margaritas. Ha Thuc Tu, managing director of the Golden Gate Red Hots Joint-Stock Company, said: “We see the potential for a restaurant model with a bar for high-income people who need a diversity of services. “Chili’s decided to choose this group as the main target audience for the long-term development orientation of Chili’s ® American Grill & Bar in Viet Nam." David Weston, … [Read more...] about US restaurant chain Chili’s opens in HCM City
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Meat import tariff reduction proposed
Trade Meat import tariff reduction proposed The Saigon Times Daily Monday, Dec 9, 2019,18:40 (GMT+7) Meat import tariff reduction proposedThe Saigon Times Daily An employee packages processed chicken for sale. The Ministry of Finance has proposed import tariff cuts on chicken meat from 20% to 18% – PHOTO: VNA HCMC - The Ministry of Finance has proposed reductions in import tariffs for chicken, pork and their by-products to benefit consumers as the prices of these products have been skyrocketing due to the undersupply, though the United States is seeking a much deeper reduction. In a correspondence dispatched to ministries and agencies, the Finance Ministry proposed lowering the import duty of chicken meat and chicken by-products from 20% to 18%. Meanwhile, tariffs on fresh or frozen pork (excluding whole or half pigs, legs and shoulders) were proposed for a reduction to 22% from 25%. According to the ministry, … [Read more...] about Meat import tariff reduction proposed
Rocking the boat of Vietnamese cuisine
by Ollie Arci Nestled on Bát Đàn Street in Hà Nội, The T-Art is celebrating its second birthday with a special event and a multitude of new upscale dishes added to the menu. The theme of the celebration is ‘Làng Chài’, or ‘Fishing Village’. As you can expect, the inspiration is all things seafood, but, as always, through her array of gastronomic inventions, Chef Hải Anh elevates the dining to a unique experience. This is storytelling through food. Co-founder Thái Thanh Thủy explains that each dish is designed to evoke a part of life in the fishing villages that dot the Vietnamese coast. With nets and driftwood, the scene is set the moment you walk in the door. GREAT CATCH: In celebration of its second anniversary, The T-Art transports guests to a traditional fishing village. Photos by Ollie Arci From the hors d'oeuvres to the dessert, each delicacy is thoughtfully planned, prepared and presented … [Read more...] about Rocking the boat of Vietnamese cuisine
Enjoy the festive season at Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh
Have a wonderful celebration at Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh in the festive season Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh is a breath-taking new seafront destination with a choice of accommodation and fantastic facilities for all types of stay, including family vacations and one-of-a-kind events. The 500-key property comprises of 250 rooms and suites, 118 pool villas, and 132 residences featuring up to three bedrooms. Every guest will be offered sea views. Six food and beverage outlets include a vibrant all-day restaurant and an exotic beach club, while the Swiss Village combines daytime activities such as sports courts, a fitness centre, a clubhouse, and billiard room with exhilarating nightlife including a bar, club, karaoke, casino, and a beer house. Kids can splash around in a series of swimming pools and a giant water slide park, while Cam Ranh Rope Park and climbing wall provide plenty of thrills. The Little Birds Club will keep youngsters fully entertained, while parents can soothe … [Read more...] about Enjoy the festive season at Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh
Best pho chefs, brands honored at 2019 Day of Pho
The 2019 Day of Pho, the third edition of an annual Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper-backed program to honor the world-renowned food, has found out the top ten pho brands most loved by consumers in Vietnam and the country’s best pho chefs. December 12 was officially designated as the Day of Pho in celebration of Vietnam’s effective traditional dish in 2018, one year after the first ‘Pho Day,’ an initiative by Tuoi Tre, was held. Pho is a Vietnamese soup consisting of broth, rice noodles, fresh herbs, and beef. In celebration of the third Day of Pho, a competition was organized to search for the best pho makers in Vietnam. The contest was open to both local and foreign chefs who currently work at eateries, restaurants or hotels across the country, as well as non-professional cooks. Besides, the Day of Pho 2019 also featured a vote-based competition to choose the top ten pho brands most loved by consumers in the country. Tuoi Tre editor-in-chief Le The Chu speaks … [Read more...] about Best pho chefs, brands honored at 2019 Day of Pho