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The Age
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Age
Get a rare glimpse behind the counter of top Sydney producers with new food tours
Food tours often pause outside the white-tiled facade of Vinata's Hot Bread in Cabramatta, where owner Thi Bach Yen Vu slices through crusty baguettes, loading them with sweet, garlicky grilled nem nuong (pork sausage), zingy pickles and fragrant herbs. Vinata's is one of Cabramatta's banh mi institutions. Vu and her family were among the first Vietnamese families to settle in the area, opening Vinata's Hot Bread in 1989. For 36 years, they've been crafting pork rolls, with three generations now working side by side in the kitchen. Usually, the cash register is as close as you can get to the action. 'Cabramatta is a fast and furious place. A lot of the business owners don't have the resources or the time to stand around and chat,' says Peter Nguyen, who runs Cabramatta food tours as part of Gourmet Food Safari. But later this year, visitors will have a rare opportunity to step behind the counter. As part of the Powerhouse Food: Producers series – a new monthly program of talks, workshops and events curated by Powerhouse Parramatta – Nguyen will hold a one-off behind-the-scenes tour and tasting at Vinata's, where guests will explore the culinary traditions behind one of western Sydney's most beloved banh mi spots.
Sydney Morning Herald
27-05-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Get a rare glimpse behind the counter of top Sydney producers with new food tours
Food tours often pause outside the white-tiled facade of Vinata's Hot Bread in Cabramatta, where owner Thi Bach Yen Vu slices through crusty baguettes, loading them with sweet, garlicky grilled nem nuong (pork sausage), zingy pickles and fragrant herbs. Vinata's is one of Cabramatta's banh mi institutions. Vu and her family were among the first Vietnamese families to settle in the area, opening Vinata's Hot Bread in 1989. For 36 years, they've been crafting pork rolls, with three generations now working side by side in the kitchen. Usually, the cash register is as close as you can get to the action. 'Cabramatta is a fast and furious place. A lot of the business owners don't have the resources or the time to stand around and chat,' says Peter Nguyen, who runs Cabramatta food tours as part of Gourmet Food Safari. But later this year, visitors will have a rare opportunity to step behind the counter. As part of the Powerhouse Food: Producers series – a new monthly program of talks, workshops and events curated by Powerhouse Parramatta – Nguyen will hold a one-off behind-the-scenes tour and tasting at Vinata's, where guests will explore the culinary traditions behind one of western Sydney's most beloved banh mi spots.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Detective Kien': U.S. & International Release Dates Set For Vietnam's Hit Horror Thriller
EXCLUSIVE: Specialty distributor 3388 Films has set a 12-country international release for Detective Kien: The Headless Horror from director Victor Vu. The top horror thriller of all time in Vietnam, it begins rollout next week. The film will be in cinemas in the U.S., Germany, Czech Republic and Slovakia starting from May 29. UK, Canada, Norway, Sweden and Poland release on May 30, with France, Bulgaria and Japan to follow. More from Deadline 'Final Destination Bloodlines' Arrives With $102M Global Bow; 'Thunderbolts*' & 'Sinners' Top $300M WW - International Box Office 'Thunderbolts*' Nears $300M Global As Does 'Sinners'; 'Minecraft's Whole Lotta Lava Tops $900M WW & $500M Overseas - International Box Office Korea's Lotte & Megabox Cinema Chains Set To Merge Amid Key International Market's Recovery Woes The story sees the titular character investigate a headless body found in a rural Vietnamese village during the Nguyen Dynasty. As supernatural elements emerge, he faces chilling twists, transporting the audience into a world of mystery, horror and thriller. Quoc Huy, Dinh Ngoc Diep, Tran Quoc Anh, Doan Minh Anh and My Uyen star. Detective Kien opened locally on April 30, amassing 150 billion VND (approximately $5.8M) in just eight days at the box office. It currently sits at 239 billion VND (approximately $9.2M), and is still playing. Producers are Galaxy Studio and November Films. The film is on track to become Vietnam's 2nd highest grossing film of the year, and is already the 8th biggest of all time overall in its home country. This is Vu's 18th feature in a 20-year career that has balanced critical acclaim and commercial success. Vu is internationally known for Mat Biec (Dreamy Eyes) and Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass, which were Vietnam's official entries for the International Feature Film Oscar at the 93rd and 89th Academy Awards. Vu tells us,'One of my greatest passions is to explore Vietnam's culture and the distinct beauty of the country through my films, no matter what genre I'm working in. Detective Kien is special because it offers audiences a glimpse into Vietnam's past. The movie was shot in villages and homes that are 200 years old. Considerable attention was given to the production design, costumes, props and locations – to offer the most realistic portrayal of Vietnamese society during the Nguyen dynasty. I want to share this world that we recreated with international audiences, with the hope that they will gain a better understanding of the rich tapestry of traditions, customs and beliefs that characterize the unique culture of Vietnam.' Thien A. Pham, founder of 3388 Films, added, '3388 Films prioritizes and advocates for the theatrical experience because we believe audiences love, and want, to watch films on the big screen, in cinemas together with family and friends. This is why our team has been boots on the ground the past few years, diligently carving theatrical distribution pathways for Asian, specifically Southeast Asian films, in multiple territories around the world. Moviegoing, even with all the recent industry challenges, remains an unrivaled magical experience that sparks imagination, creates wonder, and fulfills our human need for social connections. And without a doubt, Victor Vu's films are meant to be experienced by audiences on the silver screen.' Best of Deadline Every 'The Voice' Winner Since Season 1, Including 9 Team Blake Champions Everything We Know About 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' So Far 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out?
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
SWAT arrests Magna man over alleged ‘clandestine laboratory'
MAGNA, Utah () — A 45-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after police reportedly uncovered a suspected drug laboratory in Magna. Thomas Vu is facing charges of 'operation of a clandestine laboratory' after SWAT executed a search warrant at Vu's house, police say. According to court documents, officers found 43 grams of a 'crystallize substance… consistent with meth.' Police also found glassware, beakers, and chemical liquids in the garage of the house. Remains of Utah woman found a mile away from where her 'original remains' were discovered last year Documents show the Drug Enforcement Agency lab team also responded to the scene. Agents tested the lab equipment at the house. Items tested positive for , and ketamine. The West Jordan Street Crimes Unit had been investigating Vu to be involved in 'distributing various controlled substances' for several weeks prior to executing the search warrant. Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. SCHEDULE | Race day for the Indianapolis 500 Kurt Busch, Ray Hendrick and Harry Gant voted into NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Taylorsville man accused of threatening landlord in 'religious rituals,' vandalizing home and church SWAT arrests Magna man over alleged 'clandestine laboratory' Judge blocks Trump layoffs, order to close Education Department Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
San Francisco Chronicle
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Social anxiety and Fibonacci spirals adorn the runway at the CCA fashion show
When Cyuaka Vu was 8 years old, they watched their mother sew at the dining table in their home in St. Paul, Minn. She mostly made traditional Hmong garments that the family wore to community celebrations and holidays. 'In my culture, there's a lot of hand-sewing techniques,' Vu, 35, said. 'We'd be adorned with all these hand-embroidered pieces.' One of the motifs in her traditional pieces was a spiral, symbolic of family and ancestral lineage in Hmong culture, which Vu featured prominently in their collection at the California College of the Arts runway show Friday. 'My senior thesis is inspired by the spiral, I patterned out a Fibonacci sequence spiral in pretty large scale,' they said. Vu was one of seven graduating students who showed off their work, many of whom are making their postgrad debut into the fashion industry with mixed emotions. 'I think there is a cycle of both hope and anxiety because a lot is not in our control,' Vu said. Vu enrolled in CCA after being unable to find a fashion industry job without a bachelor's degree in fashion, and even then, limited job availability was top of mind. The political landscape is also a source of their worry. 'The taking away of rights from LGBT people, from women, from people of color — it's crazy to me,' Vu said before the show. 'I think all of it is interconnected, and if one goes away, that gives way for other groups, and it feels like a downhill ride.' On Friday, Vu's curvilinear jacket sleeves and trousers with coiled pleats landed on the runway outside CCA's main building in San Francisco to applause from friends, family and professors. 'The way the government is rolling out things, it's really about fearmongering,' said Helen Maria Nugent, the dean of CCA's Design Division. 'I think the students will find their way, with no doubt in my mind.' While Vu's linen, silk and cotton garments melded the Hmong spiral motif with inspiration from a visit in 2024 to their partner's home city of Tulum, Mexico — and a particularly circuitous and magical bike ride the two went on, anxiety showed up in a more literal way elsewhere on the runway. Jingyi Yang's garments reflected the social anxiety that she and others of her generation experience, exacerbated by the pressure of social media, she said. 'I think everybody is worried about the future,' said Yang, 24, who knew she wanted to be a designer while watching episodes of 'Project Runway' as a kid in her coastal Chinese hometown of Qingdao. Titled 'Frictional Identity,' Yang's collection included a top with the outline of a face mask used for skin care as a nod to societal pressure for self-improvement. Meanwhile, copious pleats, layering and zebralike line work represented illusion and self-protection in the face of social anxiety, she said. Yang also feels anxious about the job market that awaits her. 'When I started to design this collection, I didn't feel that anxious about unemployment because there's still one year left,' she said. 'But right now, I feel already worried about unemployment.' Yang, who will be sticking around the Bay Area after graduating while she applies for jobs, said she and her peers feel that there are not a lot of opportunities in an already competitive industry. Other designers such as Hao Wei Chuang — whose collection referenced a Chinese novel about a Buddhist monk through dragon-like scales on leather trousers and fantastical, lace headpieces — were mostly looking forward to life after college. 'I feel excited,' said Chuang, 24, who hopes to pursue his fashion career in New York. 'It feels like a new chapter in my life.' Kalen Walthour, 22, who grew up in Louisiana, said her relationship with her faith gives her a lot of hope and confidence in herself no matter what's going on in the world. 'I define success as a woman loving herself,' Walthour said. 'I feel like my calling in life right now is to bring hope to women who feel broken.' After her models strode down the runway in gowns meant to evoke Eve in the garden of Eden, Walthour joined her fellow designers in a gold skirt and ceramic bodice meant to symbolize the dual strength and vulnerability of womanhood, she said. After the show, Nugent commented on how President Donald Trump's administration has weighed on student life. At least one international student at CCA decided to return home after the administration threatened to revoke their visa, she said. For Vu, the precarious state of the world is also motivating, especially as they observe other designers they admire stay engaged in politics and stand in solidarity with oppressed groups. 'That's why I think it's important for me to express myself the way I do,' they said.
