Tag - Epicure Vietnam

Leading With Love In Pursuit Of Pure Luxury

Arief Gunwan is a man with impressive credentials. Accumulating over 30 years of experience as a leading business development strategist and luxury hospitality specialist, he is the powerhouse behind the success of Ho Chi Minh City’s luxury riverside city resort, Villa Song, and believes that love should come first in our endeavours to succeed in any industry.

A Toast to Excellence<br> Vietnam’s Best Sommelier in French Wines 2025 Announced

A Toast to Excellence
Vietnam’s Best Sommelier in French Wines 2025 Announced

The Vietnam Best Sommelier in French Wines 2025 (VNBSMFW) – part of the “Taste France” campaign organised by the French Ministry of Agriculture – has successfully concluded after attracting more than 50 participants from Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Hanoi. Following the Semi-Final round, four outstanding contestants advanced to the Grand Final.

Defining Hospitality <br> Honouring Vietnam’s Hotel General Managers of the Year

Defining Hospitality
Honouring Vietnam’s Hotel General Managers of the Year

Beyond the polished marble lobbies and sweeping sea views, true hospitality begins with vision. The Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025 celebrates the Hotel General Manager of the Year nominees , seventeen exceptional leaders whose artistry, grace, and foresight continue to elevate Vietnam’s reputation as one of Asia’s most inspiring luxury destinations.

Rising Stars of the Escoffier Tradition

A celebration of artistry, discipline, and culinary passion unfolded in Ho Chi Minh City on 20 October 2025, as Vietnam proudly hosted the Young Talents Escoffier – Asia Pacific 2025 competition. This prestigious event brought together the region’s most promising chefs and service professionals, reaffirming Escoffier’s enduring legacy of excellence while spotlighting a new generation shaping the future of gastronomy across Asia and beyond.

Escoffier Asia Pacific 2025 <br> The Art Of Youthful Mastery

Escoffier Asia Pacific 2025
The Art Of Youthful Mastery

In an exquisite convergence of tradition, innovation, and youthful brilliance, the Young Talents Escoffier – Asia Pacific 2025 unfolded in Ho Chi Minh City from October 20 to 22, marking a milestone for the region’s rising culinary and service stars.

Catwalks In The Clouds

Fashion no longer ends at the runway. From Dior’s fabled Montaigne mansion to Armani’s serene sanctuaries in Milan and Dubai, the world’s greatest designers have extended their artistry into unforgettable hotels and suites. These rare addresses offer more than rest they embody couture as lifestyle, dressing every moment in luxury.

The Langham <br> Where Boston’s Legacy Finds Its Modern Pulse

The Langham
Where Boston’s Legacy Finds Its Modern Pulse

In the heart of Boston’s Financial District, The Langham stands as both a monument and a masterpiece, a living chapter of the city’s storied past reimagined for the modern traveler. Once home to the Federal Reserve Bank, the 1922 Renaissance Revival landmark has been meticulously restored into one of Boston’s most elegant addresses, where history and hospitality meet in perfect balance.