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Tatler Asia
9 hours ago
- Tatler Asia
Inside Saigon: A gourmand's guide to Ho Chi Minh City's dining and drinks scene
Bread: Pick up a baguette for breakfast—traditional or modern While it may be considered a tourist spot, there is a reason why Bánh Mì Huynh Hoa is rarely without a line outside. The banh mi here overflows with up to 13 layers of fillings—cold cuts, pate, butter, ham, pork floss, and char siu—sandwiched between a crispy baguette. One sandwich here can easily feed two. Across in Thao Dien, Breadventure is an artisanal bakery loved by locals. Only open from Friday to Sunday, its offerings often sell out early. The classic baguette here is served with plum jam and butter; during our visit, we opt for the jamon beurre baguette and add on extra jam for sweet-savoury magic. Cafés to visit: Bánh Mì Huynh Hoa, 26 Lê Thị Riêng, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh Breadventure, 24 Đ. Đỗ Quang, Thảo Điền, Thủ Đức, Hồ Chí Minh Fine dining: Explore Vietnamese flavours with a modern lens through a tasting menu A reflection of the city's dynamic spirit, these fine-dining restaurants offer a memorable journey through Saigon's heritage, thoughtfully pushing the boundaries of Vietnamese cuisine. Upstairs Tasting Room, a relatively new addition to Saigon's dining scene, is helmed by the mind behind Seroja and Gia Hanoi, Long Tran, and Truong Hiep. Thoughtful touches and attention to detail elevate the experience here, from a wooden serving plate designed to emulate the terroir of Vietnam to dishes based on local street food, like bánh xèo and hén xúc bánh da. Tucked inside a charming private residence, Ciel Dining offers an intimate dining experience. The thoughtful menu blends French techniques with Vietnamese cuisine, and makes you feel as though you're dining in the home of co-owners Viet Hong and Thanh Liem. Dishes here are seafood forward—a standout for us was the delicately bouncy fish maw with silky egg custard, a dish that has stayed on Ciel's menu since its opening. Having opened its doors in 2017, Anan Saigon is one of Saigon's oldest and most internationally recognised fine dining restaurants. Helmed by Peter Cuong Franklin, Anan weaves Vietnamese street food—like bánh mì and turmeric fish—into a contemporary tasting menu. Housed in a narrow, multi-level building, each floor offers a distinct experience, from open-kitchen dining and a cocktail bar to a rooftop lounge overlooking the city. Fine dining restaurants to visit: Upstairs Tasting Room, 36 Nguyễn Bá Huân, Thảo Điền, Thủ Đức, Hồ Chí Minh Ciel, 6/3 Đ. Số 50, Thảo Điền, Thủ Đức, Hồ Chí Minh Anan Saigon, 89 Tôn Thất Đạm, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh Bars: Grab a nightcap and explore Saigon's bar scene Saigon's bar scene is buzzing with creativity and talent, from the charm of Drinking & Healing to local hangout Layla Eatery & Bar. A new and exciting addition, Raw + Atelier, blends two concepts seamlessly—a sunlit café downstairs and sleek cocktail bar above. Bars to visit: Drinking & Healing, 25 Hồ Tùng Mậu, Phường Nguyễn Thái Bình, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh Layla Eatery & Bar, Second floor, 63 Đông Du, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, 700000 Raw + Atelier, Lý Tự Trọng/97B Ward, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh NOW READ 10 legacy coffee shops and teahouses in Asia Where to find the best European fusion restaurants in PJ, according to Tatler Best 2025 The best contemporary European and fusion restaurants in the city centre
Business Upturn
06-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Hanmi Bank Hosts Grand Opening Celebration of New Branch in Duluth, Georgia
DULUTH, Ga., June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hanmi Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: HAFC) ('Hanmi'), the holding company for Hanmi Bank, today welcomed local officials and community members to its grand opening celebration for its newest branch in Duluth, Georgia. Honored guests included Georgia State Representative Long Tran (Dist. 80), and Gwinnett County Commissioner Kirkland Carden. They were joined by several Hanmi Bank executives, including Bonnie Lee, President and CEO, Anthony Kim, Chief Banking Officer, and Cindy Yum, who serves as Branch Manager for the new Duluth location. The Duluth branch is Hanmi's first full-service branch in Georgia, located at 2330 Pleasant Hill Road, Suite 100 – less than 30 miles from Atlanta. Georgia continues to be a key hub for Korean business investment and expansion. In fiscal year 2023, Korean companies announced over $10 billion in new investments and the creation of more than 12,600 jobs across the state, according to the Office of the Governor. Total trade between Georgia and Korea reached $17.5 billion last year, underscoring the strength of this dynamic economic partnership. 'Our expansion in Georgia is an important step in our growth plans, and we're excited to be a part of this community,' said Bonnie Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hanmi Financial Corporation. 'Duluth is a vibrant and diverse city that values business opportunity and community strength. We look forward to supporting local businesses and individuals, and contributing to the continued economic vitality of this region through our relationship-based banking model.' Hanmi Bank Duluth Branch offers a comprehensive range of personal and business banking services, including checking and savings accounts, commercial lending, SBA loans, and specialized financial solutions. Bank hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. About Hanmi Financial Corporation Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Hanmi Financial Corporation owns Hanmi Bank, which serves multi-ethnic communities through its network of 32 full-service branches, five loan production offices and three loan centers in California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia and Washington. Hanmi Bank specializes in real estate, commercial, SBA and trade finance lending to small and middle market businesses. Additional information is available at ContactKelly McAndrewFinancial Profiles, Inc.310-622-8239 [email protected]
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hanmi Bank Hosts Grand Opening Celebration of New Branch in Duluth, Georgia
Duluth Branch Grand Opening DULUTH, Ga., June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hanmi Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: HAFC) ('Hanmi'), the holding company for Hanmi Bank, today welcomed local officials and community members to its grand opening celebration for its newest branch in Duluth, Georgia. Honored guests included Georgia State Representative Long Tran (Dist. 80), and Gwinnett County Commissioner Kirkland Carden. They were joined by several Hanmi Bank executives, including Bonnie Lee, President and CEO, Anthony Kim, Chief Banking Officer, and Cindy Yum, who serves as Branch Manager for the new Duluth location. The Duluth branch is Hanmi's first full-service branch in Georgia, located at 2330 Pleasant Hill Road, Suite 100 – less than 30 miles from Atlanta. Georgia continues to be a key hub for Korean business investment and expansion. In fiscal year 2023, Korean companies announced over $10 billion in new investments and the creation of more than 12,600 jobs across the state, according to the Office of the Governor. Total trade between Georgia and Korea reached $17.5 billion last year, underscoring the strength of this dynamic economic partnership. 'Our expansion in Georgia is an important step in our growth plans, and we're excited to be a part of this community,' said Bonnie Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hanmi Financial Corporation. 'Duluth is a vibrant and diverse city that values business opportunity and community strength. We look forward to supporting local businesses and individuals, and contributing to the continued economic vitality of this region through our relationship-based banking model.' Hanmi Bank Duluth Branch offers a comprehensive range of personal and business banking services, including checking and savings accounts, commercial lending, SBA loans, and specialized financial solutions. Bank hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. About Hanmi Financial CorporationHeadquartered in Los Angeles, California, Hanmi Financial Corporation owns Hanmi Bank, which serves multi-ethnic communities through its network of 32 full-service branches, five loan production offices and three loan centers in California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia and Washington. Hanmi Bank specializes in real estate, commercial, SBA and trade finance lending to small and middle market businesses. Additional information is available at ContactKelly McAndrewFinancial Profiles, Inc.310-622-8239kmcandrew@ Source: Hanmi Bank A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Yahoo
Georgia lawmakers to honor Fulton County victims of 2021 spa shootings today
ATLANTA - Georgia lawmakers will gather today to remember the victims of the 2021 Atlanta spa shootings, an attack that left eight people dead, including six Asian women. State Representative Long Tran and members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Caucus will hold a press conference this afternoon at the Georgia State Capitol to honor the victims killed during the March 16, 2021, shooting spree. The backstory The 2021 Atlanta spa shootings were a series of deadly attacks on March 16, 2021, in which a gunman targeted three massage parlors in the Atlanta metropolitan area, killing eight people, including six Asian women. The attacks occurred at Young's Asian Massage in Acworth, Gold Spa in Atlanta, and Aromatherapy Spa in Atlanta. The victims were Delainia Ashley Yaun, 33, Xiaojie Tan, 49, Daoyou Feng, 44, Paul Andre Michels, 54, Elcias Hernandez-Ortiz, 30, Hyun Jung Grant, 51, Soon Chung Park, 74, Suncha Kim, 69, and Yong Ae Yue, 63. The suspect, Robert Aaron Long, was arrested later that day in Crisp County. Authorities stated that Long, a 21-year-old white man, claimed his actions were driven by a "sex addiction" and a desire to eliminate what he saw as a source of temptation. However, the shootings were widely seen as racially motivated due to the disproportionate targeting of Asian victims, amid rising anti-Asian sentiment in the U.S. READ ALL RELATED STORIES Long was later charged with eight counts of murder and one count of aggravated assault. He pleaded guilty to four murders in Cherokee County and was sentenced to life in prison without parole. The Fulton County District Attorney's Office has stated that it plans to seek the death penalty, which Long is attempting to avoid. During a hearing on Monday, a Fulton County judge ruled statements Long made after his arrest and during his guilty plea in Cherokee County can be used during his Fulton County trial. RELATED: Atlanta spa shooter appears in Fulton County courtroom Other Events The Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Coalition and Asian Youth Center (Stop Hate Program) will be hosting "Remembering Atlanta Spa Shootings, Local Asian Hate Crimes and Asian Communities Challenges" from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 15 at Rosemead Community Recreation Center, 3936 N. Muscatel Ave. Elected officials, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and community leaders will commemorate the fourth anniversary of the deadly shootings at Atlanta-area spas. Click here for more information.
