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Giovanni Parrella - Mission Possible
Giovanni Parrella - Mission Possible

“Health & happiness for our guests: it’s our mission”. Giovanni Parrella’s deep-rooted passion for cooking, dedication to hard work and wealth of experience have earned the Napoli-born chef

Simone Murru - The Art of Italian Flair
Simone Murru - The Art of Italian Flair

With nearly three decades of experience under his belt, an exceptional eye for detail and a passion for cooking that runs through his blood, the role of Executive Chef of Le Méridien Saigon

Anne-Sophie Pic - A Delight Of France
Anne-Sophie Pic - A Delight Of France

Beneath Anne-Sophie Pic’s elegant demeanour lies a steely resolve which has earned her  the distinction as the fourth female chef to have been awarded three Michelin stars. 

David Abreu - True To His Heritage
David Abreu - True To His Heritage

Macau’s António Restaurant welcomes its new chef, David Abreu; despite it being his first major appointment, the Waterside Inn alumnus certainly presents a promising future.

Josh Niland - Go With The Flow
Josh Niland - Go With The Flow

Chef Josh Niland charts his own path in redefining how fish should be enjoyed nose to tail and by introducing new flavour profiles from dry ageing. 

From The Passion Of Ocean To The Seafood Business
From The Passion Of Ocean To The Seafood Business
Hervé Blanes is not simply a seafood purveyor, he is a genuine seafood lover. Born and raised in Marseille, and now residing in Ho Chi Minh City, he’s the CEO of Nine Indochinese Dragons Co Ltd, the leading premium seafood supplier in Vietnam, as well as the owner of both La Poissonnerie and Duke&Oyster Bar in District 2. Having grown up on the beach, his passion for the ocean and commitment to all things seafood is unparalleled. We had the chance to chat with Monsieur Blanes about his business practices, and his devotion to the industry in Vietnam.