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Phnom Penh Events & OpeningsDownload the latest issue of AsiaLIFE Cambodia at www.asialifeguide.com.Valintines DayRun for a CauseOn Feb. 19 and 20, the AnnualKep Trio sporting event will takeplace in the Phnom Voar areaof Kep province. Encompassinga 10K bike ride, half marathon,and 10K and 3K runs, the eventserves as a fundraiser for NGOBridges Across Borders. KepTrio supports the Hand in HandCambodia community developmentproject, implemented inpartnership with the ChamcarBei community, Belgian foundationFriends of the RainbowSchools, and Kep-based luxuryresort Knai Bang Chatt. Theprevious three editions haveraised over US$120,000 delivering200 bicycles for children toattend school, as well as servedto raise greater awareness aboutpoverty in rural Cambodia. Toregister, visit babcambodia.org/keptrio.Guide From The HeartThe recently published To CambodiaWith Love is more than theaverage travel guide, filled with acollection of remembrances andrecommendations from expatriates,travellers, and locals. Editedby Phnom Penh resident andrenowned blogger Andy Brouwer,the guide pairs practical informationwith heartfelt essays—atwilight picnic at Angkor Wat, atour of the Pepsi factory, and asession of bird watching in PreahVihear province are amongst theinspirational experiences shared.This edition is the latest in a seriesfrom ThingsAsian Press, followingthe success of the original To AsiaWith Love. The guide points theway for visitors, yet perhaps willmost resonate with those whohave already fallen in love with theKingdom. For more details, visittoasiawithlove.com/cambodia. A Taste from the EastOne of Ho Chi Minh City’smost popular eateries, QuanAn Ngon, has now extended toPhnom Penh. Specialising in refinedstreet food, Ngon Restauranttakes a market-like layout,with individual ‘stands’ set upthroughout the open-air space.Plumeria trees, illuminated withlanterns in the evening, createan exquisite atmosphere. Anexclusive grand opening eventbrought some of Cambodia’smost prominent families tosample the Vietnamese andKhmer cuisine. Grilled meats onskewers, assorted curries, andbun cha, a Vietnamese specialtycombining vermicelli noodles,pork, and a generous servingof fresh herbs, are among therange of flavourful fare. Disheslive up to the restaurant’s name,as the Vietnamese word ‘ngon’ roughly translates to delicious.Ngon Restaurant, 60 SihanoukBoulevard, Tel: 023 987 151.New Year at NagaRing in the Year of the Rabbitat Nagaworld, which will offerpromotions and activities inhonour of the Chinese NewYear. The festivities kick offwith a traditional lion danceperformance on Feb. 5 at 11am.The lobby will sell a selection offestive foods, including Chinesepuddings, turnip cake, andabalone, until Feb. 17. Newlyopened Chinese restaurantFortune Palace offers a seriesof group set menus, themedby luck, longevity, and fortune,whereas Pangea Fusion restaurantpresents a Lunar New Yearbuffet with unlimited wine fromFeb. 3 to 17. To find out more,visit nagaworld.com.VO VAN TANLE DUANHAN THUYENHOCON RUAPHAM NGOCTHACHNOTRE DAME CATHEDVRALTRAN CAO VANDIAMONDPLAZAPOSTOFFICELE DUANDelectable Seafood atCafé Central An DongCommemorate Valentine’s Daywith seafood specialties suchas drunken prawns and crabwith chili, in addition to over 170Western and Asian dishes. Ifyou bring your special someoneby on Valentine’s Day for aromantic dinner you will alsoreceive a special gift.Valentine’s Day buffet,350.000VND++. Children 10years and under are half price.Call 08 3 833 6688 x2221 oremail cafeventral@windsorplazahotel.com.Decadent Valentinespecial at Xuan SpaIn February the Park HyattSaigon’s Xuan Spa is offering adeliciously different Valetine package,inspired by the VietnameseChrysanthemum blossom,the flower of the season. Thepackage includes: a 30 minuteVietnamese chocolate scrub, followedby a one hour aromatherapybody massage, champagnefor two and a complimentary boxof chocolates.The price is VND 4,100,000++.For more information and reservations,please call 08 3520 2357 oremail spa.saiph@hyatt.com.A Chinese Feast forVelentine’sBring your loved one to indulgein a Valentine’s Day dinner at theWindor Plaza Hotel’s Ngan Dinhrestaurant featuring six coursesof the finest Chinese dishes, twocomplimentary glasses of wineand live music, only on February14th.Price is 1,188,000 VND percouple and subject to applicableVAT and service charge. Dine-inonly. Not applicable with WindsorVIPCard. Call 08 3830 8888or email ngandinh@windsorplazahotel.com.A Taste of ItalyOpera Restaurant in the ParkHyatt Saigon is running a Valentine’sDay special. Chef MicheleGulizzi will prepare his own Italianspecialties such as LobsterLasagna, Dried Fruit CrustedBlack Cod fillet, and Loin ofVeal. Dinner is priced at VND3,700,000++ for two, includinga bottle of champagneand a special Valentine’s Daychocolate surprise for the ladies.Please call 08 3520 2357 oremail opera.saiph@hyatt.com.French fare forValentine's DayDistrict 1 brasserie Cote d'Azuris offering a special for Valentinesday. A set menu createdjust for the day will be availablefor US$39.00 per person. Call08 3911 5473 or email brasserie@cotedazur.vn.10 asialife HCMC