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ecipesSleepover BlueberryPancakesmakes 8 | prep time: 5 minutesWhen you have friends sleeping over, treat them tothese homemade pancakes for brunch. Rise and shine!1 tbs sugar1 egg1 1⁄4 cups self-raising flour1 tsp baking powder1⁄8 tsp cinnamon powder2 tbs butter, melted2⁄3 cup of milk1⁄2 cup blueberries2 tps cooking oilONEMix all ingredients except oil together.TWOLightly oil your skillet / frying pan and ladle out batter. Let it bubblebefore flipping over.THREEMake sure you use med-low heat as you don’t want to burn yourpancakes.SERVE WITHFresh fruits + maple syrup.TIPSDon’t overbeat pancakes as this will make them heavy. Instead justlightly mix all ingredients together for fluffier pancakes.It’s also good to let your batter rest in the fridge for ½ hour beforecooking. Cold batter will ensure your pancakes are crisp around theedges.For more information contact Elizabeth Png-Reade atelizabeth.png-reade@electrolux.comRecipes provided byconcepts that is perfect for gatheringfamily and friends.CepageLancaster Building 22 Le Thanh Ton,D1 Tel: 3823 8321, 3823 8733www.cepage.bizOne of the city’s premier venues, Cepagedelivers an up-market bar, winelounge and restaurant in one sleekpackage. Sells several wines by theglass with several hundred bottles tochoose from. Mixes some of the city’sbest cocktails.Cham Charm3 Phan Van Chuong, Phu My HungTel: 5410 9999The highlight of this upscale, beautifullydecorated Asian restaurant is a specialseafood buffet that includes Portugueseoysters, Alaskan crab, lobsters, sushi,sashimi, Japanese-style seafood, Langoustineprawns, American Angus beefand much more. Errazuriz wines are alsoincluded in the buffet. Part of the KhaiSilk chain.The Deck38 Nguyen U Di, D2 Tel: 3744 6632Serves upmarket takes on regionalspecialties made with fresh local andimported products. Well-designed,minimalist dining space and bar on theriver are a serious draw.The Elbow Room52 Pasteur, D1 Tel: 3821 4327elbowroom52@yahoo.comAmerican-style bistro offering a widerange of appetisers, soups, salads,sandwiches, mains and desserts, plusan extensive wine menu. Open daily7.30 am to 11 pm. Breakfast servedall day.Gartenstadt34 Dong Khoi, D1 Tel: 3822 3623Opened in 1992, it’s the first venue intown to offer German food with specialitiessuch as pork knuckle and authenticGerman sausages prepared fresh eachday. Also offers imported Germandraught beer.Halal@Saigon31 Dong Du, D1 Tel: 3824 5823www.halalsaigon.comServing up a range of Vietnamese andMalaysian dishes prepared according tohalal guidelines including ban xeo, phoand roti chennai and seafood favouritessuch as shrimp, squid and mussels.Hard Rock CafeInterContinental Asiana Saigon, cornerof Hai Ba Trung and Le Duan, D1Tel: 3520 9099www.hardrockcafe.vnPopular theme restaurant/live musicvenue serves large portions of pub fareincluding salads, fajitas and burgers.Rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia adorns thewalls in classic Hard Rock-style and therock shop sells themed shot glasses,T-shirts and jewellery. Hideaway Cafe41/1 Pham Ngoc Thach, D3Tel: 3822 4222www.hideawaycafe-saigon.comStylishly decorated and relaxing restaurantand cafe serving an eclectic rangeof tasty European-style food. Dine alfresco in the charming courtyard. Jaspa’s33 Dong Khoi, D1 Tel: 3822 9926www.alfrescosgroup.comUnpretentious brasserie-style restaurantspecializes in Australian-influencedinternational fusion cuisine. Full range ofdrinks including Australian and Frenchwines and good cocktails. Hosts monthlySpam Cham networking event. Juice49 Mac Thi Buoi, D1 Tel: 3829 6900Bright and stylish deli-style restaurantserving salads, sandwiches, quiches andmeat pies with French fries and potatosalad. Also has daily lunch and dinnermenu. Excellent smoothies and juices,as well as novelty drinks like wheatgrassshooter and Cannonball cocktail. Kita Coffee House39 Nguyen Hue, D1, Tel: 3821 5300Four-level restaurant serving a widemenu of mains, pastas, salads, sandwiches,soups and appetizers for lunchand dinner, as well as a variety of coffeeand fresh fruit juices. Includes a brightground floor cafe, sophisticated OldWorld second floor bar and rooftop dining.Also in Vincom Center. Market 39InterContinental Asiana SaigonGround Floor, Corner Hai Ba Trung andLe Duan, D1 Tel: 3520 9099dine@icasianasaigon.comSeven interactive live kitchens offeringFrench, Vietnamese and SoutheastAsian cuisines, including a bakery,French patisseries, pancakes, tossedsalads, grilled steak, seafood, wok-frieditems, noodles and pasta dishes.Mekong Merchant23 Thao Dien, D2 Tel: 3744 4713Set in a courtyard, this rustic Australianstylebrasserie has brought moderninternational cuisine to suburban AnPhu. Popular for weekend brunches.Weekly specials and seafood flown infrom Phu Quoc. New York Dessert Cafe (nydc)Restaurant and CafeNOWZONE 235 Nguyen Van Cu, D1Metropolitan 235 Dong Khoi, D1Parkson Flemington 184 Le Dai Hanh,D11Vincom Center, 70/72 Le Thanh Ton,D1The Crescent. Phu My Hung, 107 TonDat Tien, D7New York themed menu offering a wideselection of Western dishes and desserts,including a variety of cheesecakes.New York Steakhouse & Winery25-27 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, D1Tel: 3823 7373New-york@steakhouse.com.vnwww.steakhouse.com.vnChic dining venue designed in a classicNew York City Art Deco. Open every dayuntil late. Specializes in certified U.S.Black Angus steak, and features a fullystocked wine cellar. Guests are invited tobring their own wine on BYOB Mondays.OrienticaHotel Equatorial, 242 Tran Binh Trong,D5 Tel: 3839 7777www.equatorial.com/hcmTop-end seafood and grill restaurantboasting modern decor. Good serviceand excellent food presentation makethis a pleasant alternative to the downtownscene.Pizza Hut(For delivery)Tel: 3838 8388www.pizzahut.vnThe world's largest pizza retaurant chainhas 10 dine-in locations around HCMCity serving up pizza, pasta, chickenwings and much more in a family-friendlyenvironment. Delivery is also availablethrough the PHD service which hasthe same Pizza Hut 30-minute deliverypolicy or your next pizza is free. Pacharan Tapas and Bodega97 Hai Ba Trung, D1 Tel: 3825 6024This tapas restaurant and bar servesup superb Spanish fare crafted fromauthentic imported ingredients. Theexclusively Spanish wine list is extensiveand Sangria is half price during happyhour from 5 pm to 7 pm and all dayWednesday.Pinocchio RestaurantVincom Center, 70/72 Le Thanh Ton,D1Tel: 3993 9199Email: info@pinocchio.vnA quiet place in the Vincom Centerto indulge in pizza, pasta, salad andinternational and Vietnamese mains fora reasonable price.The Refinery74/7C Hai Ba Trung, D1 Tel: 38230509Authentic bistro with cane furnitureoutside, informal indoor restaurantsection and a bar area. Cuisine is light,modern European. The menu spans aprice range to suit most budgets.ReflectionsCaravelle Hotel, 19 Lam Son Square,D1 Tel: 3823 4999Contemporary fine dining thatcombines Asian flavors with classicMediterranean cuisine in an ambianceof understated elegance and Europeanstyle. Special culinary events includeguest chefs from Michelin-star establishmentsaround the world. Privaterooms are available.Riverside CafeRenaissance Riverside, 8-15 Ton DucThang, D1 Tel: 3822 0033International venue opening onto thebustling river sidewalk, open for breakfast,lunch and dinner, and particularlynoted for its sumptuous buffet selectionwhich combines Asian, Western andVietnamese cuisine.Sandals93 Hai Ba Trung, D1www.sailingclubvietnam.comCasual dining in evocative 3-floorspace with blonde wood accents andcosy seating throughout. Kitchen turnsout elegant and inspired fare at surprisingvalue for money: meal-sized salads;filling burgers, wraps and sandwiches.Signature RestaurantLevel 23, Sheraton Hotel, 88 DongKhoi, D1 Tel: 3827 2828Fine dining with panoramic views overcentral HCM City. Food is stunninglypresented, top-end European cuisinewith Asian influences cooked by Germanchef Andreas Schimanski. A lacarte or five-course set menu available.Skewers9A Thai Van Lung, D1 Tel: 3822 4798www.skewers-restaurant.comRustic Mediterranean restaurant wheresubtle colours and exposed brickworkcombine with jazzy tunes. Servestabouleh, falafel, couscous and kebab.Highly rated for its grilled meats, breadand dip combos, soups and pastas.Square OnePark Hyatt Saigon, 2 Lam SonSquare, D1 Tel: 3520 2359Specializing in high-end Western andVietnamese cuisine, Square One servescharcoal-grilled meats and seafood,as well as steamed and wok-cookedVietnamese fare.Texas BarBQ15/1 Le Thanh Ton, D1The flavour and feel of the Wild WildWest is evoked by both the food anddécor at this perennially popular eatery.Quarter rack ribs are a mainstay. VillaFB79 Suong Nguyet Anh, D1Tel: 3823 3822www.villafb.comRefurbished villa with a spaciousdesign-led indoor dining room and anelegant enclosed courtyard. Serves bun66 asialife HCMC asialife HCMC 67