Subject:

Saigon

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2012

    95: Eric Schaefer

    From now 'til we publish the 2012 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times and Chow Bella present 100 Tastemakers -- Valley residents who make the cut in our culinary scene. Some you'll know; for others, it'll be a first introduction (but likely not the last). While you're here, check out our 100 Creat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 7, 2011

    Chop PHX: Banh Xeo

    ​​Tired of the same old tired orange chicken and California rolls? Want to venture beyond the standard suburban-stale take-out? Here comes Chop PHX, with the Valley's rarer Asian offerings. This Week: Banh Xeo The Basics: Authentic Vietnamese restaurants tend to have menus that can best be desc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 10, 2011

    Rice Paper Fills a Niche, But Will Guests Pay the Price ($8 for a Banh Mi?)

    Bun Goi (Saigon Salad)​When I popped in for lunch the other day at Rice Paper, the new modern Vietnamese eatery in midtown Phoenix, I wasn't alone. Packed with downtown suits, Vietnamese locals, and a few hipsters, the chic little house-turned restaurant at 2221 North Seventh Street was bust ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 7, 2011

    Model Citizens

    Bun Goi (Saigon Salad)​When I popped in for lunch the other day at Rice Paper, the new modern Vietnamese eatery in midtown Phoenix, I wasn't alone. Packed with downtown suits, Vietnamese locals, and a few hipsters, the chic little house-turned restaurant at 2221 North Seventh Street was bust ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 25, 2011

    Lakhana In of Sekong By Night

    Keyon Fareghi​It's all about love for one new local chef. Lakhana In of Sekong By Night -- a self-taught home cook turned executive chef -- has a lot of love for simple, good Asian flavors and for her son, Yutheana In, who has embarked on this venture with her. The restaurant/ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 15, 2011

    Incoming: Dashboard Confessional, Dokken, Lil Wayne, The Twilight Singers, Foreigner

    Foreigner circa 1981​No, you don't have double-vision -- veteran rockers Foreigner are playing a show at Wild Horse Pass' Ovations! Live Showroom this April. The band, formed in 1976 by former Spooky Tooth member Mick Jones, have cranked out numerous smash hits -- "Cold As Ice," "Feels Like The Fi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2011

    Noca Set to Launch "nocawich" Lunch Service

    Noca's famous lobster roll.​For anyone who scratches their head at the thought of relaxed fine dining spot Noca going all casual and sandwich-centric for its new lunch service, I have two words for you: Lobster roll. It makes perfect sense, actually. The eatery has been doing a clever, up ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2010

    Donna Gabrilson & Stacey Barnes of GoodyTwos Toffee Company

    Mother-daughter duo Donna Gabrilson and Stacey Barnes blend their traditional and modern styles to make some not-so-innocent toffees at GoodyTwos Toffee Company. One part old school and one part you-have-to-taste-it-to-believe-it twists means some seriously light-hearted toffee genius (that earned o ... More >>

  • Culture

    July 29, 2010

    Dinh Q. Le's "Signs and Signals From the Periphery" at ASU Art Museum Proves That Art Is Everywhere

    Mother-daughter duo Donna Gabrilson and Stacey Barnes blend their traditional and modern styles to make some not-so-innocent toffees at GoodyTwos Toffee Company. One part old school and one part you-have-to-taste-it-to-believe-it twists means some seriously light-hearted toffee genius (that earned o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 19, 2010

    Nine 05 Chefs Matt Carter and Jay Bogsinske Demo New Dish

    Jay Bogsinske (left) and Matt Carter of downtown's Nine 05. ​This past weekend, we popped by Scottsdale's Old Town Farmers' Market to see what they're up to lately. If you haven't been there this season, Viking now sponsors a weekly chef's demo in a white tent loaded up with a teensy m ... More >>

  • Dining

    October 29, 2009

    Calistro Bistro Left Out "Tasty" When Building Its Seasonal, Local, Organic Menu

    Jay Bogsinske (left) and Matt Carter of downtown's Nine 05. ​This past weekend, we popped by Scottsdale's Old Town Farmers' Market to see what they're up to lately. If you haven't been there this season, Viking now sponsors a weekly chef's demo in a white tent loaded up with a teensy m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2009

    Cowboy Ciao Hosts Siduri Wine Dinner

    Sideways may have been a fictional tale, but the elusive and obsession-inducing qualities of Pinot Noir are completely true. Consider Siduri Wines, a winery that produces only Pinot Noir, all single-vineyard releases from its 20 vineyards in California and Oregon. Owners Adam and Diana Lee's d ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 6, 2008

    Agent Orange County

    Ho Chi Minh meets Mickey Mouse in critically lauded doc

  • Dining

    August 2, 2007

    Let Them Eat Cake

    Ho Chi Minh meets Mickey Mouse in critically lauded doc

  • Music

    January 25, 2007

    The Lick

    We know where it's been

  • Dining

    November 16, 2006

    Ivy League

    A multi-tasking marvel

  • Dining

    April 27, 2006

    Lasso Me

    Friend of pho

  • Film

    September 1, 2005

    Free At Last

    A journey to America, and then to someplace better

  • News

    March 3, 2005

    Paint the Town

    Detour-goers cannot live by art alone

  • Culture

    October 28, 2004

    Hold Back the Don?

    Donald Harris gives good lip.

  • Dining

    August 26, 2004

    Saigon in Scottsdale

    Pho sure: Vietnamese eats hit the spot

  • News

    November 13, 2003

    Back to the Future

    The past is catching up with the Vietnamese son of a black American soldier

  • Dining

    August 7, 2003

    Fate Accompli

    There are few more exciting restaurants in our Valley

  • Film

    February 6, 2003

    Quiet Strength

    Love it or hate it, few will be able to look away from Phillip Noyce's provocative Greene adaptation

  • News

    January 2, 2003

    Critics Vs 2002

    The Year's Best in Movies, TV and Music

  • News

    July 27, 2000

    Serb Service

    Refugees from war-torn lands find sanctuary under the Golden Arches

  • News

    March 9, 2000

    Naval Gazing

    Let's have a look at John McCain's military personnel file

  • Film

    May 20, 1999

    The Saigon Time Around

    Vietnamese-born filmmaker revisits roots in Three Seasons

  • Culture

    January 28, 1999

    Attention, Choppers!

    Effects-heavy Miss Saigon never gets off the ground

  • Music

    December 10, 1998

    Rebel Rouser

    Against all odds, John Dixon continues to carry the torch for Phoenix's unsung musical history

  • Dining

    October 8, 1998

    Diverse Taste Scenario

    Against all odds, John Dixon continues to carry the torch for Phoenix's unsung musical history

  • Dining

    August 6, 1998

    Second Helpings

    Against all odds, John Dixon continues to carry the torch for Phoenix's unsung musical history

  • Dining

    April 10, 1997

    Fork Corners of the Earth

    Against all odds, John Dixon continues to carry the torch for Phoenix's unsung musical history

  • Dining

    November 21, 1996

    Second Helpings

    Against all odds, John Dixon continues to carry the torch for Phoenix's unsung musical history

  • News

    June 20, 1996

    Ain't That a Shot in the Head

    Against all odds, John Dixon continues to carry the torch for Phoenix's unsung musical history

  • News

    May 16, 1996

    ALIVE and Kickin'

    Refugees from around the world find common ground--and a few good rumbles--in a Valley soccer league of nations

  • Dining

    December 14, 1995

    Mouth Pacific

    Refugees from around the world find common ground--and a few good rumbles--in a Valley soccer league of nations

  • Music

    October 26, 1995

    Aversion Vinyl

    Some of the weirdest and worst albums still to make their digital debuts

  • Dining

    November 17, 1994

    REAL MILL DEAL

    Some of the weirdest and worst albums still to make their digital debuts

  • Film

    April 13, 1994

    TROPICAL ANESTHESIA

    Some of the weirdest and worst albums still to make their digital debuts

  • News

    January 8, 1992

    HIME FOR CHRISTMAS

    Some of the weirdest and worst albums still to make their digital debuts

Browse Voice Nation
  • Voice Places

    Voice Places

    Discover restaurants, nightlife, travel, shopping...

  • VOICE Daily Deals

    VOICE Daily Deals

    Get 50 to 90% off every day on restaurants, movies, massages...

  • Best Of

    Best Of...

    More than 10,000 of the BEST things to eat, drink, and experience

  • My Voice Nation

    My Voice Nation

    Join the Village Voice community and get exclusive deals and info

  • Happy Hour

    Happy Hour

    Your local Happy Hour guide at your fingertips

or

Log in or Sign up

Social Connect:

Use your favorite account to access My Voice Nation.


Use your My Voice Nation account to log in:





Forgot password?
or

Sign Up or Log in

Social Connect:

Sign up for My Voice Nation with your preferred network.


Sign up for a My Voice Nation account:



Privacy policy