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Where to eat, how to eat and what is that you are eating? We dive deep into Vietnamese food and culture on the XO Blog.

The First Starbucks in Vietnam, New World Hotel

How is Vietnamese Coffee Made? Does Starbucks Know?

Well, it has happened - Starbucks has finally opened shop in the coffee capital of Asia!  You may be wondering does Starbucks know Vietnamese...
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Where to Find the Best Vegan Food in Saigon

Saigon is a paradise for vegan and vegetarian foodies. In fact, HappyCow ranks it as the 10th most vegan-friendly city on the planet. Why is...

How to avoid getting sick in Vietnam while traveling and eating

One of the fastest ways to ruin a vacation is by falling sick!  As a traveller in a new country, it can be difficult...

How Obama and Bourdain’s Vietnam Visit Helped Ignite Tourism

The past couple of years have seen a massive increase in tourism to Vietnam, and we cannot help but think that President Barack Obama...
New York Chef and winner of The Food Network's "Chopped" in 2010.  Mr. Mario Tolentino

XO Foodie Tour Review by a Renown New York Chef

Here is an excerpt from the food diary of Mario Tolentino, a New York Chef and winner of The Food Network's "Chopped" in 2010....
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