grand traditions in danang

Grand traditions in Danang

Elegant cultural experiences are a Grand Mercure speciality. From traditional greetings and wellness rituals to lavish menus featuring regional favourites, each hotel is deeply rooted in its destination. Grand Mercure delivers the perfect combination of local charm and upscale hospitality in sought-after locations around the world.
brexit on menu at may macron dinner

Brexit on menu at May, Macron dinner

British Prime Minister Theresa May heads to President Emmanuel Macron's "summer Elysee Palace" on the Mediterranean coast on Friday (Aug 3), seeking to soften resistance to a Brexit plan which has upended her government while failing to win over sceptical EU negotiators.
top european chefs take electric pulse fishing off the menu

Top European chefs take electric pulse fishing off the menu

PARIS: More than 200 top chefs across Europe have pledged to stop sourcing seafood obtained by electric pulse fishing, days before an EU vote that could expand the use of the controversial technique, an ocean advocacy group said on Thursday (Jan 11) .
thai fine diners explore insect cuisine

Thai fine-diners explore insect cuisine

BANGKOK: At a hip Bangkok diner, foodies with an adventurous palate tuck into a bug-based menu that includes watermelon salad sprinkled in bamboo worms, nachos with silkworm cherry tomato salsa and pasta made from ground crickets.
urbanisation and globalisation in a cup

Urbanisation and globalisation in a cup

The effects of the larger world are breaking into Asian consumption habits, bringing a fresh taste of coffee to China and bubbling up Vietnamese drinks menus with milk tea and bubble tea.
brazil tries to rescue meat industry from scandal

Brazil tries to rescue meat industry from scandal

BRASILIA: Brazil's government fought on Wednesday (Mar 22) to save the country's meat industry from getting burned in a corruption scandal that has prompted several countries to pull Brazilian beef and chicken from the menu.
a new milestone in the fight against illegal logging

A new milestone in the fight against illegal logging

With increased trade comes an increased need for supervision, which is what last week’s signing of a voluntary partnership agreement on forest law enforcement, governance and trade between Vietnam and the EU hopes to achieve in the fight against illegal logging. Karmenu Vella, European Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs, and Fisheries, writes on Vietnam and the EU’s joint efforts to combat illegal logging.
italian cooks take to the stoves for quake victims

Italian cooks take to the stoves for quake victims

ROME: More than 700 Italian restaurants have added spaghetti all'amatriciana to their menus in solidarity with the victims of an earthquake that destroyed the birthplace of the famous pasta dish.
valentines dinner at indochine palace hue

Valentine’s Dinner at Indochine Palace Hue

On the occasion of Valentine’s Day, Indochine Palace is offering Valentine’s dinner set menu with combination of Western and Vietnamese cuisine and complimentary Valentine’s cocktail at La Brasserie Restaurant.
don melchor culinary asia tour with three star michelin chef bruno menard

Don Melchor Culinary Asia Tour with three-star Michelin chef Bruno Menard

Famous three-star Michelin chef, Bruno Menard, also Don Melchor Brand Ambassador for 2015, has just made the first stop of the Asia Don Melchor Culinary Tour at Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City where he prepared a signature five-course menu to match with five outstanding vintages of Concha Y Toro’s Don Melchor, Chile’s most iconic and awarded wine.
cameron and merkel meet with eu on the menu

Cameron and Merkel meet with EU on the menu

British Prime Minister David Cameron welcomed German Chancellor Angela Merkel to his country residence to discuss Britain's future in the EU, amongst other topics.
marco polo week at the reverie saigon

Marco Polo Week at The Reverie Saigon

In honor of Marco Polo’s 761st birthday, The Reverie Saigon introduces Marco Polo Week at its R&J Italian Lounge & Restaurant and The Royal Pavilion from September 14-20 featuring two specialty set menus recognising the legacy of the famous Venetian traveler who traded throughout Asia and Europe.
south korea on 2015 f1 menu double points scrapped

South Korea on 2015 F1 menu, double points scrapped

Korea's provisional inclusion in a first ever 21-race calendar also featuring the anticipated return of Mexico was announced after the FIA's meeting in Doha.
ming restaurant offers savvy gastronomers flavourful new menu

Ming Restaurant offers savvy gastronomers flavourful new menu

For the summer season, Ming Restaurant at the Sofitel Plaza Hanoi has launched a new menu.
foreign firms put foodstuffs on the menu

Foreign firms put foodstuffs on the menu

Foreign firms have shown big appetite for investing in Vietnam’s husbandry and foodstuff sector.