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47 Phan Chu Trinh St.Ben Thanh Ward D1 HCM Citywww.babyspoonvn.coma bar that has a reputation for being aplace to be seen. Great outdoor terraceand late-night indoor opening.QD Bar & Lounge138 Ton That Dam, D1, Tel: 38215338Sophisticated lounge with New andOld World wines served by the bottle orglass, modern decor and floor-to-ceilingwindows overlooking Ton That Thiep.Saigon Saigon Bar9th floor, Caravelle Hotel, 19 Lam SonSquare, D1 Tel: 3823 4999Popular bar usually packed out withtourists and business travellers searchingfor some delicious cocktails and agreat view of the city skyline. Cubanband Warapo plays every night exceptMonday from 8.30 pm until late.BREWHOUSESAlderbrau98 Nguyen Du, D1Small brewhouse decorated withantique brewing miscellanea, with anenclosed garden for outdoor swillingthe small range of house brews andbottled imports. The kitchen dishes upsausages, German fare, and Vietnamesedishes.Gammer Czech Beer107 Pasteur, D1 Tel: 3824 8619www.biatuoitiepvn.comAttractive, multi-story Czech beer hallfurnished with heavy wood and outfittedwith a few flat screen TVs tuned in tosports. Dark and blonde beers are available,as well as a full menu of Vietnamesefood from mussels to rabbit.Hoa Vien28bis Mac Dinh Chi, D1 Tel: 38290585www.hoavien.vnExpansive beer hall serves up pilsnerbeer crafted from malt, hops and yeastfrom the Czech Republic. There’s alsoa large food menu and imported PilsnerUrquell.Lion Brewery11C Lam Son Square, D1Tel: 3823 8514Microbrewery featuring traditional Germanbrew technology and German farelike pork knuckle and wurst. Good spotto meet friends and enjoy a hearty mealand a whole lot of beer.NIGHTCLUBSFuse Bar3A Ton Duc Thang, D1A popular bar that plays primarilyhiphop music. Every Tuesday Fusehosts a ladies night where women drinkfor free and two bottles of wine can bepurchased for 2 million VND.Lush2 Ly Tu Trong, D1 Tel: 3824 2496A large and lavishly decorated bar andclub popular on weekends. Good DJsplaying the latest in beat-based musicand the city’s beautiful people add tothe sights and sounds. It’s on-par withWestern clubs in both ambience anddrinks prices.Velvet Bar26 Ho Huan Nghiep, D1Hip-hop and Viet trance club with bothbottle service and bottle beer that isn’tprohibitively expensive. Circular centerbar is ringed with tables, and VIP areasand sofa seating line the walls.at homeBAKERIESHarvest Baking30 Lam Son, Tan Binh Tel: 3547 0577harvestbaking@yahoo.comThis authentic bakery offers a rangeof specialty baked goods for delivery.Offering bagels, scones, breads,desserts,cakes, tarts and more.Chocolate fudge cake and cinnamonrolls with cream cheese icing highlyrecommended.La Dorée216 Ly Tu Trong, D165 Pasteur, D1 Tel: 3822 1718Reminiscent of a luxurious Parisianbakery, La Dorée prepares andserves a variety of colourful breadsbaked with green, beige and brownbuckwheat seeds plus baguettes,fougasse, le dieppois sandwichesand le montagnard. Must-try dessertsinclude tiramisu, chocolate mousseand Monté Carlo.Pat A Chou65 Hai Ba Trung, D1188 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, D325 Thao Dien, D2The home of the long and crustybaguette. Supplies many restaurantsbut also sells wholesale. The miniaturepatisseries such as crème brulée andcheesecake are worth a taste. Opensat 6.30 am.Schneider’s Finest27 Han Thuyen, D1Tel: 3829 1998www.schneiders-finest.comTraditional German bakery bakes 45different kinds of breads, rolls and baguettesand a wide range of danishes,pastries and cakes. Catering available.Tous Les Jours180 Hai Ba Trung, D3Part of the Korean bakery chain, TousLe Jours stocks a superb range offreshly baked good from sugary treatslike pain au chocolat to superior qualitybaguettes and loafs.Voelker17 A7 Le Thanh Ton, D1Tel: 7303 879939 Thao Dien, An Phu, D2Tel: 6296 0066Small bakery turns out sweet and saltedpies and mousses in addition to baguettesand a range of Western sweets.CATERINGAu Parc Catering Services23 Han Thuyen, D1 Tel: 3829 2772Catering services available every day ofthe year for birthday cakes, dinner parties,wine tastings and corporate events.For a custom-made quotation e-mailauparc@hcm.vnn.vn or call Quynh on0908 196261.Saigon Catering84 Xuan Thuy, D2 Tel: 6281 8388Provide services of catering, banquets,event planning, BBQ’s, daily deliveriesand cocktail parties. For a custom-madequotation e-mail SaigonGG@gmail.comor call Huong on 0913 981128.The Caterers46D Vuon Lai, Tan PhuTel: 3816 2901sales@thecaterersvietnam.com.vnwww.thecaterersvietnam.com.vnCatering company offering extensiveservices from location sourcing, décordesigning and food catering. All functionscan be catered for, from low-keybarbeques at home to full-blown weddingsand parties.Xu Catering71-75 Hai Ba Trung, D1Tel: 3824 8468www.xusaigon.comFrom the brains behind Xu Restaurantand Lounge comes this new cateringservice, promising the highest standardsin service. Everything from the menu tothe comprehensive bar service and thestaff is tailor-made to your specifications.COOKERY CLASSESCaravelle Hotel Cooking ClassesCaravelle Hotel, 19 Lam Son Square,D1 Tel: 3823 4999Full-day Vietnamese cooking classes forgroups of up to 20 people. The classesinclude a visit to the market with thesous chef. Costs USD $45++ each for aminimum 10 people.Saigon Cooking Class by Hoa TucThe Courtyard, 74/7 Hai Ba Trung, D1Tel: 3825 8485i.briosca@saigoncookingclass.comcontact@saigoncookingclass.comCooking classes available from Tuesdayto Sunday 10 am-1 pm/2 pm-5 pm.Students make an entire meal thatincludes traditional dishes like phoand cha gio, as well as more creativefare. Conducted by Vietnamese chef inEnglish, Japanese or French on request.Cost is $45. Market visit with the chefon request.Vietnam Cookery Centre362/8 Ung Van Khiem, Binh ThanhTel: 3512 1491Well-known Vietnamese cookingclasses with half-day and more in-deptheight-day courses. Students work in acomfortable kitchen area with their ownstove and workspace. Eight-day coursecosts USD $160.GROCERIESAnnam Gourmet Market16-18 Hai Ba Trung, D1 Tel: 3822933241A Thao Dien, D2 Tel: 3744 2630SB2-1 My Khanh 4, Nguyen Duc Canh,D7 Tel: 5412 3263 / 64www.annam-gourmet.comBoutique grocer with wide selection offoreign foods; Annam-brand coffee, teaand spices; and household products.Wine and premium beer, full deli counter,produce, dairy-frozen and baked goodson second floor. Cosy café serves coffee,drinks and sandwiches.Kim Hai Butchery41 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, D1Tel: 3821 6057 or 3914 4376Excellent chilled imported beef, lamb,veal and other meats sold at reasonableprices.Le Cochon D’Or32 Dong Du, D1 Tel: 3829 3856French-style charcuterie selling qualitycold cuts, smoked sausage and a rangeof cheeses at very reasonable prices.MetroAn Phu, D2 Tel: 3740 6677www.metro.com.vnWarehouse wholesaler located just offthe Hanoi Highway in D2 between theSaigon Bridge and the tollbooths. Sellsbulk food, fresh fruit and vegetables andmeat, as well as paper products, cleaningsupplies, housewares--basicallyeverything.Organik11A Thao Dien, D2 Tel: 090 273 3841arlene@organikvn.comwww.organikvn.comOnline grocer based out of Dalat sellinga range of organic vegetables andgroceries, as well as imported all-naturalproducts such as cereal, soymilk andtea. Operates a retail shop in An Phu.Veggy’s29A Le Thanh Ton, D1 Tel: 3823 8526Sky GardenPham Van Nghi, Bac Khu Pho, D7Riverside Apartments53 Vo Truong Toan, Thao Dien, D2Popular expat market with a hugewalk-in fridge area stocked with freshfruit and vegetables, dairy productsand a range of meats. Importedcanned and dried foods, wines, beers,soft drinks, spirits and snacks alsoavailable.LIQUOR & WINETapas Wine2/3A Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, D1Tel: 2201 0909www.tapaswines.comHome delivery service that specializesin Spanish wines. Check out thewebsite for a full catalog of their wines,as well as reviews by brand.The Warehouse178 Pasteur, D1 Tel: 3825 8826924 Tran Hung Dao, D5 Tel: 62611525www.warehouse-asia.comOne of the city’s premier wine distributors,The Warehouse is an aptly named,stylish wine store that stocks a fullrange of both New and Old Worldwines, sparkling wines, Champagne,spirits, imported beers and accessories.Provides advice and delivery service.VINE Cellar Door41 Hai Ba Trung, D1Tel: 3822 2284A popular wine stockist with a verywide selection of labels from aroundthe world for those who are seriousabout their vino. A range of fine cigarsalso available.LOUISIANEBREWHOUSEBeachside Nha TrangAsian & Western CuisineSwimming Pool & Private Beachwww.louisianebrewhouse.com.vn72 asialife HCMC asialife HCMC 73