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Number Five Bar44 Pasteur, D1 Tel: 3825 6300Number Five Bar is older than it looks,having formerly been located at 5 Ly TuTrong. The bar attracts a regular clienteleof established expats.Park LoungePark Hyatt Hotel2 Lam Son Square, D1 Tel: 3824 1234Elegant lounge bar, with classic songsplayed every night by international musicians.The salubrious surroundings arematched by the range of the drinks, withvintage wines from USD $6 to $10 perglass. Tiger is $4.50 a bottle.Purple JadeInterContinental Asiana Saigon, cornerof Hai Ba Trung and Le Duan, D1Tel: 3520 9099Chic lounge blends the stylisticinfluences of contemporary design andopium dens. Hosts live music and servesspecial drinks, including Shaoxing andMaotai rice wines and an exclusive selectionof luxury spirits.Q BarOpera House, 7 Lam Son Square, D1With low ceilings, intimate cubbyholes,colonial arches, gold paint, ultravioletlighting and clubhouse beats, this is abar 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: 3821 5338Sophisticated lounge with New and OldWorld 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 with touristsand business travellers searchingfor some delicious cocktails and a greatview of the city skyline. Cuban bandWarapo plays every night except Mondayfrom 8.30 pm until late.Samsara Club131 Dong Khoi, D1A laid-back cosmopolitan drinking anddance venue with comfy lounge chairsaround low-lying tables and an island barbedecked in extravagant white-featherdecorations. Pink neon gives the joint acontemporary edge.T&R Tavern57 Do Quang Dau, D1Classic expat dive bar with pool table,darts and comfortable yet simple decor.Daily happy hour and sportsfans cancatch games on the big screen.Vibe Billiards & Lounge102 Suong Nguyet Anh, D1Tel: 3925 2599Sleek bi-level lounge with Scandinaviandesign, Bansky-esque murals andtop-notch billiards and snooker tables,paid for by the hour. Hosts league play,half-price Mondays, ladies’ nights andDJ events.Voodoo Lounge92 Ho Tung Mau, D1Voodoo paintings adorn the white wallsat this small, attractive bar south of SunwahTower. A daily happy hour, plentyof stool space and a pair of dartboardsmake it a good place to grab a drink.Yoko22A Nguyen Thi Dieu, D3Tel: 3825 1901Compact and popular joint with nightlylive music boasts a refreshingly eclecticrange of Western styles, with most songssung in English.BREWHOUSESAlderbrau98 Nguyen Du, D1Small brewhouse decorated with antiquebrewing miscellanea, with an enclosedgarden for outdoor swilling the smallrange of house brews and bottled imports.The kitchen dishes up sausages,German fare, and Vietnamese dishes.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: 3829 0585www.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 primarily hiphopmusic. Every Tuesday Fuse hosts aladies night where women drink forfree 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 homeBAKERIESCrumbs54 Truong Dinh, D1 Tel: 3825 7199www.crumbs.com.vninfo@crumbs.com.vnEat-in bakery offering a wide range ofmuffins, whole-grain breads and pastries.Many of the breads are dairy-free,baked fresh daily with unbleached whiteflower, no added sugar.Harvest 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, D1 Tel: 3822 171865 Pasteur, D1Reminiscent of a luxurious Parisianbakery, La Dorée prepares and servesa variety of colourful breads baked withgreen, beige and brown buckwheatseeds plus baguettes, fougasse, ledieppois sandwiches and le montagnard.Must-try desserts include tiramisu,chocolate mousse and Monté Carlo.Pat A Chou65 Hai Ba Trung, D125 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.com&Traditional German bakery bakes 45different kinds of breads, rolls andbaguettes and a wide range of danishes,pastries and cakes. Catering available.Tous Les Jours180 Hai Ba Trung, D3Part of the Korean bakery chain, Tous LeJours stocks a superb range of freshlybaked good from sugary treats like painau chocolat to superior quality baguettesand 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 fora minimum 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-5pm. Students make an entire meal thatincludes traditional dishes like pho andcha gio, as well as more creative fare.Conducted by Vietnamese chef in English,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 indeptheight-day courses. Studentswork in a comfortable kitchen area withtheir own stove and workspace. Eightdaycourse costs USD $160.GROCERIESAnnam Gourmet Market16-18 Hai Ba Trung, D1 Tel: 3822933241A Thao Dien, D2 Tel: 3744 2630SB2-1 My Khanh 4, Nguyen DucCanh, 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 bakedgoods on second floor. Cosy caféserves coffee, drinks and sandwiches.Au Parc23 Han Thuyen, D1 Tel: 3829 2772A fine deli counter displaying awide selection of cheeses, roastedvegetables, dips and some temptingsweets. The shelves along the sidewall also showcase a solid selectionof dried goods and some importedcondiments.Bellany Gelato & SorbetTel: 0122 774 3132New Italian gelato and sorbet brandmade entirely from local fresh fruit andadapted to contain minimal fat andsugar. Delivers to Thao Dien, An Phuresidents from 4 pm to 9 pm in just 30minutes. 125 ml, 450 ml and 2.8 litrepackages are available and there are15 flavours to choose from.Classic Fine Foods17 Street 12, D2, Tel: 3740 7105www.classicfinefoods.comLuxury food primarily imports forwholesale, but also takes orders forits range of dry goods, cheese, meat,poultry and seafood from privateclients.Gastro Home Delicatessen100 Xuan Thuy, Thao Dien Ward, D2Tel: 6281 9830Deli filled with fresh French-inspireddelights ranging from salads to fish andvegetarian, meat and poultry dishes.Open 7 days from 9.30 am to 9 pm.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 arange of cheeses at very reasonableprices.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 vegetablesand meat, as well as paper products,cleaning supplies, housewares--basicallyeverything.Organik11A Thao Dien, D2 Tel: 090 273 3841arlene@organikvn.comwww.organikvn.comOnline grocer based out of Dalat sellinga range of organic vegetables and groceries,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 & WINEBacchus Corner158D Pasteur, D1Reliable wine and liquor store ownedby Tan Khoa Wines with a good rangeof spirits, whiskies, wines and more allat decent prices. English-speaking staffcan help with selections.Red Apron22 Chu Manh Trinh, D1 Tel: 38230021Large wine and spirits wholesaler, with90,000 bottles stored in its five locationsaround the country. Sells winefrom all around the world, particularlyFrance, Chile, Italy and Australia. Exclusivedistributor of such fine brandsas Taittinger Champagne.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 aptlynamed, stylish wine store that stocks afull range of both New and Old Worldwines, sparkling wines, Champagne,spirits, imported beers and accessories.Provides advice and deliveryBest in Italian Cuisine.Extensive Wine Collection.79 Hai Ba Trung D1Tel: 08-382 38998www.pomodoro-vietnam.comAu Manor De Khai74 asialife HCMC asialife HCMC 75