Da Nang is a coastal city in central Vietnam reachable by plane in two hours from Hong Kong and three from Singapore. Although not as famous as other Southeast Asian beach hotspots such as Phuket and Bali, it is close to some famous Vietnamese sights, including Hoi An, the Ba Na Hills and the Hue Imperial City. Da Nang can be roughly divided into two main sections: the beach side and the city side.
For the uninitiated, Anthony Ha and Sadie Mae Burns spent years running Ha's Đặc Biệt, a Vietnamese pop-up that ricocheted across New York City and beyond. During the pandemic, their egg-scallion bánh mì and cabbage rolls stuffed with pork shank developed something close to cult status. They even staged a Paris residency before the New York Times (and just about everyone else) started singing their praises. But the dream was always a permanent home.
San Francisco has a complicated relationship with tech. We're less than 50 miles from Silicon Valley, and much of the city thrives on an enthusiasm for Waymos and living in a world where self-driving cars take you to the Apple Store to buy VR glasses. But sometimes you need a break from all that-a place that feels downright analog, where you can turn on your phone's do-not-disturb and look at a menu instead of a QR code.
"Chef Hai embodies the essence of Hue's culinary heritage while infusing it with a global perspective. His unwavering dedication, humility and creativity have earned him this well-deserved recognition."
One familiar name among the vendors is local Korean barbecue chain Honey Pig, which is trying out a new 'Cupbop' concept featuring grilled meats in customizable cups.