January / February / March

winter 2015
Wine and Dine, Business or Pleasure
12 Ly Dao Thanh corner of 59A Ly Thai To, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Tel (84-4) 3934 0888 | Fax (84-4) 3934 0899
E-mail info@hanoi-pressclub.com | www. hanoi-pressclub.com

NATIONAL HOLIDAYS
January
New Year's Day (worldwide)

of Liberation

01 State of Palestine National Day

01 Republic of Sudan Independence Day
04 Union of Myanmar

Independence Day

26 Australia Day

February
04

Sri Lanka Independence Day

06 New Zealand National Day

11 Iran National Day
15 Serbia National Day
16

Lithuania Independence Day

18

Gambia National Day

23 Brunei National Day

23 Guyana National Day

January / February / March

01 Republic of Cuba National Day

winter events at a glance

01

SPECIAL EVENTS

24 Estonia Independence Day

25

Kuwait National Day

27

Sahrawi National Day

January

February

March

03 Bulgaria National Day

16 Friday Night on the Terrace

6 Friday Night on the Terrace

6 Friday Night on the Terrace

06 Ghana Independence Day

1-31Food Promotion
Oyster & Mussel Madness

1-28 Food Promotion

Chefs Detox & Salads

1-31 Food Promotion

Burgers Galore

Every week

14 Valentine's day

8 International Women's Day

Every week

11 Members' Wine Evening

March

12 Mauritius Independence Day

17 St. Patricks Day
20 Tunisia Independence Day
21 Namibia Independence Day
23 Pakistan Republic Day
25 Greece Independence Day
26 Bangladesh Independence Day

Monday Margarita
Tiger Tuesday
Wine Wednesday
Thirsty Thursday
Champagne Friday Jazz
Guess the Grape
Pizza 3 "4" 2
Saturday to Wednesday:
Piano Classics from 7.00pm

Monday Margarita
Tiger Tuesday
Wine Wednesday
Thirsty Thursday
Champagne Friday Jazz
Guess the Grape
Pizza 3 "4" 2
Saturday to Wednesday:
Piano Classics from 7.00pm

20 Dine in the Dark

Every week
Monday Margarita
Tiger Tuesday
Wine Wednesday
Thirsty Thursday
Champagne Friday Jazz
Guess the Grape
Pizza 3 "4" 2
Saturday to Wednesday:
Piano Classics from 7.00pm

RECIPROCAL CLUBS

The Press Clubs Newsletter for

January / February / March 2015

Where Press Club - Hanoi Members are welcome.

January / February / March

1. Argentina

7. China

Chang An Club
10 East Chang An Avenue
Beijing 100006

14. New Zealand

Club Aleman En Buenos Aires

Av. Corrientes 327 Piso 21,
C1043AAD Buenos Aires
Club Europeo
Av. Corrientes 327 Piso 21,
C1043AAD Buenos Aires

Ambassy Club Shanghai

1500 Central Huaihai Road,
Shanghai 200031

15. Singapore

2. Australia

The Shanxi Capital Club

c/o The Gem City
No.9 North Qindian Street
Xiaodian District, Taiyuan

The American Club

131 Macquarie Street, Sydney
NSW
National Press Club in
Canberra
16 National Circuit, Barton ACT
2600

8. France

RACV Club
501 Bourke Street, Melbourne,
Victoria 3000

Butterfields
2-4/F, Dorset House,
Taikoo Place, 979 Kings Road,
Hongkong

The Western Australian Club

101 St. Georges Terrace, Perth,
Western Australia

10. India

The Athenaeum Club

87 Collins Street, Melbourne,
Australia

3. Belgium

Press House of Liege &

Luxembourg
9 rue Haute Sauveniere 4000 Liege

4. Cambodia

FCC Cambodia
FFC Building, 363 Sisowath
Quay, Phnom Penh

5. Canada

The Halifax Club

1682 Hollis Street, Halifax,
Nova Scotia
Montefiore Club
Montreal, QC, Canada H3H2K7
National Press Club Of Canada
150 Wellington Street,
Ottawa, Ontario KIP 5A4

6. Chile

Club de Vina del Mar

Plaza Sucre Vina del Mar, Chile

Press Club De France

8 rue Jean Goujon 75008 Paris

9. Hongkong

Jaisal Club
Jethwai Road, Jaisalmer-345
001 Rajasthan
Space Circle Clubs & Resorts
Pvt. Ltd.
VIP Road, Raghunathpur
P.O.: Airport, Kolkata - 700 052
Umed Club
Old Public Park, Near Gaushala
Grounds, JODHPUR - 342006 (Raj.)

11. Indonesia

Bimasena
The Mines & Energy Society,
Jl. Dharmawangsa Rayna, No.39,
Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan

12. Japan

The Foreign Correspondents

Club Of Japan
Yurakucho Denki Building, 20th
floor 7-1
Yurakucho 1-chome, Chiyodaku,
Tokyo 100

13. Malaysia

Royal Ipoh Club

Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang
Wahab, 30000 Ipoh, Perak Darul
Ridzuan, Malaysia

National Press Club

Central House, Top Floor 26
Br&on Street, Wellington

winter 2015
Wine and Dine, Business or Pleasure
12 Ly Dao Thanh corner of 59A Ly Thai To, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Tel (84-4) 3934 0888 | Fax (84-4) 3934 0899
E-mail info@hanoi-pressclub.com | www. hanoi-pressclub.com

Tower Club Singapore

9 Raffles Place, 62nd - 64th
Floor, Republic Plaza Tower 1,
Singapore 048619

16. South Africa

The Cape Town Club

Leinster Hall Weltevrenden
Street, Gardens, Cape Town
P.O. Box 50, Cape Town 8000

17. Taipei

Editor-in-Chief
Kurt Walter

American Club Taipei

47 Bei-an Road, Taipei, Taiwan,
ROC (10462)

Editor & Creative Manager

Duong Thu Nga

Exchange Club
B1, Hung Kuo Building,
167 Tun Hua North Road, Taipei

English Editor
Kaitlin Rees

18. Thailand

The Foreign Correspondents

Club Of Thailand
The Penthouse, Maneeya Center,
518/5 Ploenchit Road, Bangkok

19. United States of America

The Ashford Club
5565 Glenride Connector,
Suite 100 * Atlanta,
GA 30342

The Charlotte City Club

121 West Trade Street,
Suite 3100 Charlotte,
NC 28202
National Press Club
National Press Building, 529
14th & F Streets NW, Washington,
DC 20045
Overseas Press Club of America
40 West 45 Street, New York,
NY10036
University Club of San Francisco
800 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
University Club of St. Paul
420 Summit Avenue
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102-2699

Production Art
Van Anh
Duc Manh
Contributors
Guillaume Guertin
Nguyen Hung Son
Brenda Ho
Arnaud Jouassain
Nguyen Ho Phuong Ngan

For advertising please contact

Nguyen Ho Phuong Ngan
(84 4) 3934 0888
or email
info@hanoi-pressclub.com
Press Club switchboard
(84 4) 3934 0888

www.hanoi-pressclub.com

DELIVERY

Oyster & Mussel

madness
January 2015, at the RESTAURANT & the bar lounge

The special delight of January rests inside a shell. Our Press

Club chef has selected a wide array of oyster and mussel
dishes, ranging from the perfectly fresh oyster on ice, to the
grilled and Rockefeller-ed oyster. Or, if you prefer to have a
bit more muscle to your meal, you could try the mussels in
blue cheese sauce, among other fabulous options. All oyster
and mussel dishes are served with a complimentary glass of
white wine.

m hng v Hu v Vm xanh
Thng 1, ti Nh hng
S tinh ty ca m thc thng Mt c n cha trong
nhng con hu v vm b nh. Trong thc n c bit
ny, bp trng ca Press Club la chn Hu ti p
lnh, Hu nng, Hu Rockefeller, Vm st ph mai xanh v
rt nhiu la chn khc. Mi mn chnh trong thc n s
c tng km mt ly vang trng min ph.

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promotion
During February,
you will receive one free can of
Tiger Beer for each main course
ordered for delivery.

Call (04) 3852 5337

Chefs Detox &

salads

If you have decided to start the new year off with eating
healthy, the delicious and nutritious salad specials of February
will surely get you right on track. Not at all boring, these
healthy salads are loaded with vegetables and also include
savory treats like warm breaded goat cheese, smoked duck,
beetroot, calamari, and more. For the delicious and nutritious
drink? Try one of the complimentary botanic fruit juices.

Thanh lc c th cng Salad

Thng 2, ti Nh hng
Hy Press Club cng qu khch ng hnh trong k hoch
n ung lnh mnh khi u nm mi. Thng hai mang ti v
vn s la chn cho cc mn salad. Khng ch dng li rau
xanh thng thng, cc mn salad trong thc n thng hai
cn c ph mai d tm bt chin, Vt xng khi, Ci ng,
Mc, v.v... Cn g tuyt vi hn khi thng thc cng mt ly
nc hoa qu tng km.

february 2015, at the RESTAURANT & the bar lounge

Burgers

galore
march 2015, at the RESTAURANT & the bar lounge

During the month of March, come to Press Club to sample

burgers youve never even heard of before. The selection is rare
indeed (or medium rare!), with special dishes like the Asian
duck burger with sesame seeds and BBQ oyster hoisin sauce. If
you are having trouble to make up your mind, you could try the
burger trilogy, which includes mini burgers of chicken, duck,
and beef. And of course, what better way to enjoy a juicy burger
than with a nice glass of cold beer, compliments of Tiger.

Thc n Burger hp dn
Thng 3, ti Nh hng
Trong thng ba, hy ti Press Club thng thc cc v
burgers v cng mi l v hp dn. Thc n gm c burger
Vt st du ho v m en, b ba Burger G, Vt v B mini. Mi
sut burger trong thc n ny s c tng km mt ly bia
Tiger mt lnh min ph.

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Valent
ine's
day

From childhood we learn that on Valentines Day

we send cards, flowers, chocolates and other gifts
to the people we care for. These customs are the
ordinary ways of recognizing February 14 in most
cultures. However there are still some cultures
that celebrate Valentines Day in other ways. For
example, in Norfolk, England, a character named
Jack Valentine knocks on the back doors of houses
and leaves sweets and gifts for the children. And
despite the fact that this character was leaving
treats, many children actually fear him as some
mystical monster.

Additionally, in Slovenia the figure of Saint

Valentine, also called Zdravko, was one of the
saints of spring, the saint of good health and the
patron of the beekeepers and pilgrims. A proverb
states Saint Valentine brings the keys of roots. It
is believed that this day marks the first day that
plants and flowers start to grow in the new season.
And actually in Vietnam, given how close February
14 is to the first day of the lunar New Year (February
19), when all of the countrys peach blossom trees
flash for the first time their bright pink smiles, to
call it the coming of spring is not far off.
In other places of the world, Valentines Day has
been celebrated as the day when the first work
in the vineyards and in the fields begins. And, in a
rather humorous interpretation and combination
of spring and romance, another proverb states that
the birds propose to each other or get married on
this day.

consider some other names of saints who might

also deserve a little piece of our affection.
Happy Valentines Day, happy arrival of spring,
happy St. Gregory, St. Vincent, St. Anthony,
happy whoever.

Ngy l tnh yu

Though today in most

of the world, the
connections between
Valentines Day and
romantic love seems
quite obvious, there
are still some lasting
connections between
Saint Valentine and a
different phenomenon:
the arrival of spring.

Mc d trong ngy ny,

mi lin kt gia ngy
L Tnh yu vi tnh yu
y lng mn l kh
r nt, nhng u
trn th gii, thnh
Valentine cn c
lin h vi s m u
ca ma xun.

As shown, Valentines Day marks the beginning of

spring in some places more than it represents a
holiday of romantic love, flowers, chocolates, and
cards. Only relatively recently has Valentines Day been celebrated as
the day of love. For if we want to talk about love and the saints, we
might want to mention a few other names as well. For example, Saint
Gregory, who traditionally was honored on March 12 during Saint
Gregorys Day, the day of love. Or Saint Vincent, who on February
22 was celebrated in honor of the day of love. And finally, the
patron of love, Saint Anthony, whose day has been celebrated
on June 13.
All in all, there are some other wonders to consider
when celebrating this day. Because isnt the
blossoming of new spring plants just as
much of a miracle as love? As well,
particularly if Saint Valentine has
not been so generous in
the love department,
we may want to

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T ngy b, chng ta c dy rng trong

ngy L Tnh Yu, chng ta s gi thip, hoa, s
c la hay qu ti ngi m ta yu thng. Phong
tc ny l cch ph bin nht nhn ra ngy
14 thng Hai trong cc nn vn ha. Tuy nhin,
ngy L Tnh Yu ti mt vi quc gia li c
cho n theo cch khc. V d nh Norfolk,
Anh Quc, mt nhn vt tn Jack Valentine g
ca sau ca tt c cc ngi nh v li ko hay
qu cho tr em. Mc d nhn vt ny li qu
cho cc em nh, rt nhiu a tr li cm thy s
hi v coi anh ta nh qu d.
Ngoi ra, Slovenia, hnh tng Thnh
Valentine, hay cn c gi l Zdravko, cn
l mt trong nhng v Thnh ca ma xun,
ca sc khe v ngi bo tr cho ngi hnh
hng. C cu thnh ng ni rng Thnh
Valentine mang n s khi ngun. Chnh v
vy mi ngi tin rng y l ngy u tin c
cy hoa l m chi ny lc. V ti Vit Nam
trong nm nay, ngy L Tnh Yu rt gn vi Tt
m Lch (19 thng Hai) nn vic gi ngy ny l
s khi u ca ma xun vi hng vn n o
h n cng khng c g l l.

mt vi ni khc, ngy L Tnh Yu cn c

bit n nh ngy u tin lm vic ti vn nho v trn cc cnh
ng. Mt cu thnh ng khc ni rng cc ch chim t tnh hay
kt i cng nhau trong ngy ny, mt s kt hp v cng ng
yu gia ma xun v tnh yu.
Nh nhng g k trn, ngy L Tnh Yu c nhc ti nh s khi
u ca ma xun nhiu hn l ngy ca tnh yu. Ch mi gn y
thi ngy ny mi c cho n rng ri l ngy L Tnh Yu. Nu
chng ta mun ni ti tnh yu v cc v Thnh, c l chng ta nn
nhc ti mt vi ci tn khc. V nh Thnh Gregory, ngi xa kia
c vinh danh vo ngy 12 thng Ba, ngy ca tnh yu; hay Thnh
Vincent, ngi cng c vinh danh vo ngy l tnh yu 22 thng
Hai; v cui cng, ngi bo h tnh yu, Thnh Anthony, c vinh
danh vo ngy 13 thng Su hng nm.
Cho d th no, hy cng chc mng ngy L Tnh Yu trn ton
th gii!

Wit
h love...

Swooning Foods

What to eat when youre in love? How could you even think
about food when you are busy staring into the eyes of your
one true love? Luckily, Press Club has thought of it for you
so you dont have to. The Valentines Day Menu on February
14 consists of delectable seafood seasoned to perfection, as
well as a warm chocolate fondant for something sweet, if you
needed anything sweeter than everlasting romance. With this
special menu comes a complimentary cocktail
of La Vie en Rose for ladies.

Ngy L Tnh Yu ngt ngo

14 thng 2
Bn s n g khi tm trng ang yu? Lm sao bn c th ngh
ti n khi ang m chm trong nh mt ngi tnh? Tht
may mn, Press Club chun b thc n v cng c bit
cho ngy L Tnh Yu bao gm hi sn hay bnh s c la nng.
Vi thc n hp dn ny, cc c gi s c dnh tng
mt ly cocktail La Vie en Rose min ph.

Menu

Pan Fried Shrimps On Mango Avocado Salsa Cilantro Dressing

Sa lt tm vi Salsa Xoi B v st Cilatro

***
Pan Fried Salmon, Sauted Mushroom
Rosti Potato and Cauliflower Mashed Saffron Butter Sauce
C hi vi nm xo
Bnh khoai ty chin, hoa l nghin v st b ngh

***
Warm Chocolate Fondant, Strawberry Sauce and Ice Cream
Bnh s c la vi st du ty v kem
VND 840,000++

ladies

who lunch

If you are a lady who lunches, or one who dines at all, consider
the fabulous menu conceived especially for International
Womens Day on March 8. With a three-course meal, consisting
of duck spring rolls and Barramundi, it may be worth lingering
over this meal, particularly if you choose to indulge in the
complimentary Press Club Cappuccino and Galliano Martini
cocktail for ladies.

Quc t Ph N 8/3
Hy cng Press Club chc mng mt na th gii vo ngy l
c bit ny. Thc n dnh ring cho phi p trong ngy
8/3 s c tng km mt ly cocktail Press Club CappuccinoGalliano Martini min ph cho cc qu c.

Menu

Duck Spring Rolls

Asian Cucumber and Mango Salad
Nem cun vi vt, da chut v sa lt xoi

***

Pan Fried Barramundi, Carrots Mashed

Sauted Fennel
Tobikko Butter Sauce
C vc vi c rt nghin, c th l xo
St b Tobikko

***

Strawberry Mousse and Chocolate Ice Cream

Bnh du ty vi Kem s c la
VND 735,000++
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time again for

The streets are suddenly ablaze with peach blossom and kumquat trees,
traffic slows so we may spend more time lingering with our thoughts about
the passage of time while waiting in traffic. The rush of crowds can almost
swallow you but then it makes the quiet calm all the more peaceful on the
actual Lunar New Year Day when city dwellers return to their places of origin.
In a world where modern developments and fast paced change are ripping
through every part of the world, the strength of traditional customs around
this time of year still feels untouched.
Traditions reverberate loudly through this time of year. Wishes of good
luck, concerns for the astrological makeup of guests, a clean house, a
settled debt. And of course, people have their own personal traditions of
how they want to spend the first days of the New Year, whether that be
riding a bicycle around Hoan Kiem lake or singing karaoke after swimming
in cups of rice wine.
On February 19 this year, we will move from horse to goat. On this day of
great transition, the official start to the New Year is marked by food, because
what else could possibly mark the start of a new year other than a meal?
Eating and family and friends and teachers. All take part in sharing the flavors
known in the very blood of tradition. Flavors like banhchung, the green
square of sticky rice covered pie with bean and pork in the middle, wrapped
in dong leaf, sometimes for a crunchy bite. Other flavors that embody this
holiday aregio cha, a sausage made from pork and pork skin wrapped in
green leaves, mut, sugar coated fruits, xoigac, red sticky rice, hat dua, fried
watermelon seeds, and "canh mang", bamboo shoot stew with pig trotters.
The time of Tet carries a feeling that is hard to name. For though it is a cold
and crowded and stressful time, there is also deep emotion and almost
magical sense of ancient tradition. The past comes back and the future
comes forward, meeting each other and sitting together at the same table,
eating from the same bowls.
Whether you choose to spend Tet in the quiet, peacefully deserted city of
Hanoi, or to take advantage of the holiday to travel outside the city, the
moment of change will surely be lodged in your heart.
Happy New Year to all, in this glorious year of the goat.
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winter 2015

Though it always seems to be

the coldest days of the year, when
the time for Tet arrives, there is
warmth from within that every
Hanoian feels. A sense of closure
for one year and a renewed hope for
another, it is a time of gathering
and remembering, it is a time for
forgetting too, and certainly it is a
time for eating and drinking.
Lun l nhng ngy lnh nht
trong nm, nhng nhng ngi
con H Ni u cm nhn c
s m p mi dp Tt n xun v.
Kt thc nm c ng ngha vi
vic khi u mt nm mi trn y
hi vng, l qung thi gian cho s
xum vy, n li nhng k nim p,
qun i nhng chuyn khng may
v tht thiu st khi khng nhc ti
m thc trong nhng ngy Tt.

Ngy Tt
Cc con ph t nhin ngp trn dng o, bng qut, mi
ngi cng khng cn qu vi v trn cc no ng m dng
nh thong dong hn cng dng suy ngh. S vi v v ng
c ca cc bui tan tm cht c thay th bi s tnh lng,
nh nhng vn c ca t kinh k trong nhng ngy Tt Nguyn
n. Nhng giy pht thing ling trong nt p vn ha ca
H Ni khng my b tc ng bi s pht trin nhanh chng v
nhp sng hin i.
Cc nt p truyn thng c bc l r nt nht trong nhng
ngy Tt. Li cung chc tn xun, ngi xng t u nm, nh
ca sch s, cc mn n c gii quyt. V ng nhin,
mi ngi u c cc cch ring ca mnh cho n Nm
mi: c th l p xe vng h Hon Kim, hay ht karaoke sau
khi cng nng chn ru np.
Vo ngy 19 thng Hai, chng ta s tin bit nm Ng cng
cho n nm Mi. nh du ngy trng i ny, cn g
tuyt vi hn khi cng gia nh quy qun bn mm cm y
n? Ba cm ngy Tt hn su trong tim thc ca mi
ngi Vit Nam vi bnh chng, gi ch, xi gc, canh mng,
ht da v mt.
Tt mang n cho mi chng ta nhng cm xc tht kh
t tn. C th l ci lnh n thu xng, s ng c ca mi
ngi i sm Tt, hoc cng c th l s bi hi n diu k.
Cng nhau quy qun k chuyn xa, hay ni ti tng lai y
hi vng, tt c to nn bu khng kh rt Tt, rt Vit Nam.
Bn s lun cm nhn c khonh khc ca s giao ma cho
d ang n Tt ti H Ni hay ti thnh ph khc.
V cui cng, tt c nhng g chng ti mun ni l li chc
mng nm mi v vn s nh trong nm t Mi!

Friday
HAPPY HOURS
FROM 6PM TO 8PM

Buy one get one free Nicolas Feuillatte

Complementary Canaps
Live music from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

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Happening!
Monday Margarita

Tiger Tuesday

Selection of signature Margaritas

Happy Hour Buy 1, Get 1 Free
from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Complimentary Snacks Trilogy
Cc loi Margarita c bit
Mua 1 tng 1
T 18h00 n 20h00
Min ph n nh

Tiger Beers
Happy Hour Buy 1, Get 1 Free
from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Complimentary Snacks Trilogy
Bia Tiger
Mua 1 tng 1
T 18h00 n 20h00
Min ph n nh

Special wine selection:

Happy Hour Buy 1, Get 1 Free (glass or
bottle) from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Complimentary Snacks Trilogy
Ru vang Casillero Del Diablo
Mua 1 tng 1 (ly hoc chai)
T 18h00 n 20h00
Min ph n nh

Every Monday/ Th hai hng tun

Every Tuesday/ Th ba hng tun

Every Wednesday/ Th t hng tun

Thirsty Thursdays-2 For 1

Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne Friday Jazz

Live Entertainment, Filipino Acoustic

Duo from 6:30pm to 8:30pm!
Happy Hour Buy 1, Get 1 Free on all
beverages by the glass
from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Complimentary Snacks Trilogy
Free Sweet & Savory Canaps
by Chef Guillaume
Ban nhc acoustic Philippine
t 18h30 n 20h30
Mua 1 tng 1 tt c ung theo ly
t 18h00 n 20h00
Min ph n nh c chun b bi
Bp trng Guillaume

Premium Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne

Live Entertainment with Jazz music, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Happy Hour Buy 1, Get 1 Free from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Complimentary Snacks Trilogy
Free Sweet & Savory Canaps by Chef Guillaume
Ru vang Nicolas Feuillatte thng hng
Biu din nhc Jazz t 18h30 n 20h30
Mua 1 tng 1 t 18h00 n 20h00
Min ph n nh

Every Thursday/ Th nm hng tun

Weekend Pizza 342

Buy 2, Get 1 Free
Complimentary 1 Tiger Beer per Pizza
Mua 2 tng 1
Tng km 01 ly bia Tiger cho mi pizza
Every Saturday and Sunday/
Th by & Ch nht hng tun

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Wine Wednesday

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Every Friday/ Th su hng tun

DINNER TIME

SATURDAYS TO WEDNESDAYS ON THE 3RD FLOOR!

Discover the exciting new dining experience at the Press Club with live piano entertainment from 7:00 to 9:00.

Who among your friends has the most distinguished

palate? You can add a bit of mystery and fun to
your meal by taking part in the Wine Mystery Grape
challenge at Press Club everyday for lunch and dinner.
Ask the Sommelier for a blind tasting of the selected
red or white wine, and if you guess the right grape,
youll be rewarded with a free glass. Perhaps you can
earn a new grape guessing reputation in the crowd.

Loi nho b mt
Bn l ngi c v gic nhy bn? Vy ng b qua
th thch on v loi nho b mt qua cc ly ru vang
cho ba tra v ba ti hng ngy. Hy hi Sommelier
ca chng ti c nm th mt vi loi vang
trng hoc , nu on ng tn loi nho b n, qu
khch s c tng mt ly vang min ph.

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ADB President's Press Conference

EU Delegation Reception

AIT's Professional Master Program Opening Ceremony

Press Club Chef's Table

Press Club

PAPARAZZI

12

Posing in purple

Howdy ma'am

An evening to remember

Friends in fun

Clement, Valentina & Martin

Welcome smiles

Mr Jose & Mrs Araceli - Celebration Dinner

Jeremie, Kurt & Yuri

Bich & Minh's Wedding Reception

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Mark Barnett Founding Member

BHF Bank Conference

RMIT Career Day

MayBank's new Office Opening

Picture perfect grins

The Hot Chicks Band

We're talking to you!

Taking a break from grooving

It just takes one

Glasses chic

VNG's Product Launch

Online Sales Day - Opening Ceremony

Thao & Herv's Wedding Celebration

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Order one of the tasty featured

cocktails at the Bar Lounge and refill
your glass for half the price.

member's

Mi thng, Press Club mang ti cho qu

khch mt loi cocktail c bit vi
chng trnh khuyn mi mua 1 tng 1.

11 MARCH 2015

January

Press Club Renaissance

For the month of January you can
enjoy a Press Club Renaissance,
which has the irresistible ingredients
of Ciroc Vodka, Tanqueray Gin,
Cointreau, cranberry and lime juice,
as well as fresh raspberries, ginger,
honey and cinnamon.
Trong thng Mt, qu khch c th
thng thc cocktail Press Club
Renaissance c to nn t Ciroc
Vodka, Tanqueray Gin, Cointreau,
nam vit qut, nc chanh, qu mm
xi, gng, mt ong v qu.

February

La Vie en Rose
In February, everything is coming
up roses with La Vie en Rose tasty
cocktail of sweet sparkling wine, Grand
Marnier and of course some rose
petals, whipped cream, and strawberry
macaroon are a perfect touch.
Thng Hai s ngp trn trong hoa hng
vi cocktail La Vie en Rose - s kt hp
hon ho gia vang ngt v Grand
Marnier. Cnh hoa hng, kem ti v
macaroon du s lm ly cocktail thm
phn hon ho.

March

Cappuccino
and Galliano Martini
Marchs special is the Press Club
Cappuccino and Galliano Martini, sure
to give you that little extra kick with a
bit espresso and Kahlua.
Cocktail Press Club Cappuccino Galliano Martini s lm ch thng Ba.
Qu khch s lun cm thy tnh to
vi mt cht espresso v Kahlua.

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winter 2015

One of the great benefits of Press Club membership is our

quarterly Members Wine Evening! Whether youre a dedicated
wine aficionado or just beginning to appreciate fine wines,
these member events are a great way to discover quality wines
and train your palate. Plus, youll meet all sorts of fun people as
you compare whites and reds and sample delicious appetizers.
*Members please RSVP to Ms. Ngan at (84-4) 3934 0888.
Not yet a member of the Press Club? If you want to enjoy benefits
like our quarterly Wine Evening, you too can join the Press Club!
Members also receive discounts on food and beverages, reciprocal
club benefits (check out that long list at the front of the magazine!)
and discounts on certain Press Club events. Its easy and affordable
to join the Press Club!

Tic thng ru dnh cho Hi vin

Tic th ru hng qu l s kin khng th b qua ca cc hi
vin Press Club. Ti s kin ny, qu v c th gp g cc hi vin
khc snh m thc v khm ph hung v ca cc loi ru vang
ni ting. Hy cng giao lu vi cc khch mi c bit v thng
thc b su tp ru vang tuyt ho cng n km hp dn.
*Hi vin xin vui lng lin h ch Ngn theo s (84-4) 3934 0888
xc nhn tham d.
Nu qu v cha l hi vin ca Press Club, xin mi ng k tham
gia. Khng ch c mi tham gia tic thng ru hng qu, cc
hi vin s nhn c chit khu khi s dng dch v n ung ti
Press Club v ti cc cu lc b tung h trn th gii (vui lng
tham kho danh sch trang u) v nhiu u i khc khi tham gia
mt s s kin ca Press Club.

THE TERRACE MAY BE COOL BUT THE MUSIC WILL BE HOT, AND THE FREE DRINKS FROM 7-9PM
FOR LADIES IS SURE TO WARM THINGS UP EVEN MORE. TUNES ARE PROVIDED BY THE ILLUSTRIOUS

DJ GIGIMIX/ JANUARY 16
DJ VAUGHAN/ FEBRUARY 6
DJ LINK EVA/ MARCH 6
AS WELL AS THE HOT CHICKS BAND

MARK YOUR CALENDARS.

SEE YOU THERE!

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TAN MY DESIGN IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE OPENING

OF OUR NEW SHOP SPACE ON THE GROUND AND FIRST
FLOORS NOW SO MUCH MORE TO SEE.
THE NUMBER 1 SHOPPING DESTINATION IN HANOI, NOW
HAS 1,000SQM OF ELEGANT SPACE, FEATURING VIETNAMS
FINEST DESIGNERS OF FASHION, HOMEWARES AND ARTS.
COME AND VISIT US, DISCOVER AND BE INSPIRED.
Call 04 3938 1154
61 Hang Gai, Hanoi

www.tanmyembroidery.com.vn
www.tanmydesign.com

Not just a Cafe

Introducing a new Winter menu
with all day breakfast, exciting salad
combinations, flavorful spring specialities,
vietnamese classics and lots more...
From 8am to 8pm everyday
Every Saturday & Sunday
from 12:00-14:30 piano performance!

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Press Club caters to you

Whether you are planning a big blow out party or an intimate dinner gathering, Press Club
Catering offers its professional and quality service for every last detail. Event planning is
not limited to the Press Club location, but could be organized at any of the historic and
beautiful sites around the city, such as the Hanoi Opera House, the Temple of Literature, or
the Museum of History, among many others.
To take advantage of this great service, or for more information,
call the Events Department at (84-4) 3934 0888 or info@hanoi-pressclub.com.

Press Club - Dch v tic lu ng

Cho d qu khch mun t chc mt ba tic linh nh, hay mt bui gp mt thn mt,
m cng, dch v tic lu ng ca Press Club lun cung cp dch v chuyn nghip v
cht lng hon ho ti tng chi tit. Qu khch c th t chc tic ti nhng a im ni
ting ti H Ni nh Nh Ht Ln, Vn Miu hay Bo tng Lch s.
Mi thng tin xin lin h phng T chc S kin theo s (84-4) 3934 0888
hoc email info@hanoi-pressclub.com.

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associate corner

What do you do on your time off from work?

There is not much time off when you work with passion in the
hospitality sector. On the chance that I take a full day off, I like to start
my day at 5:30 am with a little run around West Lake followed by a
Continental breakfast at Annam Caf Gourmet. Its then time for a 70min foot massage to remove all the pressure and stress accumulated
during the week. I usually follow that by having lunch with friends,
then watch a movie and finally try a new restaurant in town for dinner.
What do you most enjoy about working at The Press Club?
First, the venue itself. There are around a thousand restaurants
listed in Hanoi and none of them looks like the Press Club. Our
building with its chic interior attracts high-end Vietnamese guests,
entrepreneurs, businessmen, travellers and sophisticated expatriates
who gather to relax or dine in an elegant setting. I also love the fact
that our little Press Club can rival any of the most luxurious hotels of
the Capital in terms of dining experience, events hosting, catering
and banqueting options.
Secondly, working for the parent company, Openasia Group, which
has niche sector investments in hospitality (Press Club, Emeraude
Classic Cruises, Alba Hotels) and luxury retails (Hermes, Hugo Boss)
just to name a few examples, makes me feel that, in some small way,
were participating in Vietnams economic progress.

Arnaud
Jouassain
Comes from France
Living & working in Europe, America, & Asia.

Hes young, dynamic and has a near magical touch

when it comes to cocktails. Meet Arnaud Jouassain,
the Assistant Food and Beverage Director at The Press
Club in Hanoi. Resident of Vietnam for three years,
the Frenchman has worked in hotels in France and
Switzerland and traveled across continents before
stopping over Asia. Here, he shares with us a few of
his favorite culinary things, how he likes to de-stress,
and his philosophy on life.
Mt chng trai tr, nng ng v v cng tinh t khi
pha ch cocktail. Hy cng gp g Arnaud Jouassain,
Tr l Gim c F&B ti Press Club. Trc khi sinh sng
ti Vit Nam trong ba nm gn y, chng trai ngi
Php lm vic ti cc khch sn qu nh, Thy S
v nhiu ni khc trn th gii. Ti y, anh mun chia
s v m thc, cch anh x stress v nhng trit l v
cuc sng.

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Last but not least, the Press Club team members make every single
day enjoyable and it is a great privilege to work with all of them.
Where do you get inspiration for your cocktails? What, on the menu,
is your favorite cocktail that you have created?
I look at international cocktails first and then choose local relishes
and flavors. I finally find the best method to balance both using
fusion techniques. One of my favorite signature cocktails is
the Press Club Renaissance; its a concoction of Ciroc Vodka,
Tanqueray Gin, Flaming Cointreau, Cranberry Juice, Fresh Raspberries,
Fresh Ginger, Honey, Cinnamon Powder and Cinnamon Stick. Cheers!
What are your favorite dishes at the Press Club?
Perhaps the Mini Beef Tartar Duet: one is traditional, the other is
Rossini styled. Theres also the Grilled Scallops and Mushroom Risotto
with Saffron Butter Sauce which is delicious.
Do you think the glass is half full or half empty?
I like when the glass is full, then half full, then empty. However, what I
like most is when the glass is full again!

Arnaud Jouassain
Anh thng lm g khi c thi gian rnh?
S rt kh c thi gian rnh khi bn lm vic vi ton b nim am
m trong lnh vc ny. Tuy nhin, khi c c hi ngh ngi, ti thng
bt u mt ngy mi bng vic chy b quanh h Ty v dng ba
sng ti Annam Caf Gourmet. 70 pht massage s gip ti xa tan
nhng mt mi v cng thng trong tun. Sau ti s n tra cng
bn b, xem mt vi b phim v cui cng l thng thc ba ti ti
mt nh hng mi trong thnh ph.
iu g lm anh thy hng th nht khi lm vic ti Press Club?
iu u tin chnh l v tr ca Press Club. C hng trm nh hng
ti H Ni nhng khng u ging nh ni y. Vi ni tht sang
trng v tinh t, Press Club thu ht cc khch hng cao cp, doanh
nhn, du khch trong v ngoi nc. Ti cng cm thy rt t ho khi

Press Club c th c so snh ngang tm cc khch sn hng

sang ni ting ti H Ni v kinh nghim m thc, t chc s kin
hay t chc tic.
Ngoi ra, lm vic cho tp on Open Asia, hin ang s hu cc
thng hiu cao cp trong lnh vc khch sn nh Press Club, du
thuyn Emeraude, khch sn Alba v trong lnh vc bn l nh
Hermes, Hugo Boss, khin ti cm thy t nhiu mnh ang ng
gp cho s pht trin kinh t ca Vit Nam.
V cui cng, cc ng nghip ti Press Club lun khin ti cm thy
v cng th v v thc s l mt c n khi c lm vic cng h.
Ngun cm hng cho nhng ly cocktails ca anh c bt
ngun t u? Trong cc loi cocktail anh to nn, u l loi
anh ng nht?
Trc tin, ti tm hiu k lng v cc loi cocktail trn th gii, v
sau chn la hng v ph hp vi ni y. Ti khm ph ra
cch cn bng hng v cocktail sao cho ph hp nht vi ngi
H Ni. Mt trong nhng loi cocktail m ti ng nht l Press
Club Renaissance: s ho quyn gia Ciroc Vodka, Tanqueray Gin,
Cointreau t nng, Cranberry, qu mm xi, gng ti, mt ong,
bt qu v thanh qu.
Mn n yu thch nht ca anh ti Press Club l g?
Mn n ti yu thch nht ti y phi k n Sa lt b Tartar, S
ip nng v Cm nm kiu vi st b ngh.
Anh ngh chic cc ang ht mt na hay cn li mt na?
Ti thch khi chic cc ang y, ri n vi i mt na, ri ht.
Nhng iu ti thch nht l ri chic cc s li y mt ln na!

March 28, 2015

The whole world will go turn out the lights for an hour.
Or at least thats what organizers of Earth Hour hope
in hundreds of cities around the world. At the Press
Club, we will do our part to raise consciousness of the
overuse of energy by shutting down the lights.
Buy 1 get 1 free for all beverage selection
in the Bar Lounge.

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Boutique Luxury Resort

Phan Thiet

Totally Relaxing

18 Villas in 9000 m2 Tropical Gardens

Large Swimming Pool

60 Meters Private Beach

Delicious Food in 2 Restaurants

managed by German Chefs
32 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Phan Thiet, Phone: 062 374 1234, Fax: 062 374 1147, www.chamvillas.com

DINE

in the dark
With a violinist to provide the background music, you can feel even warmer and
cozier as you settle into your dinnertime ritual. However this dinner is not like others.
This dinner is dimmer, lit only by a few candles, magnifying the olfactory and
gustatory senses to enjoy this unique culinary experience. The date for this dazzling
and dimly lit affair is March 20th.

Thng thc n trong bng ti

Vi ting n vi--lng du dng, qu v s cm thy m cng hn khi thng thc
ba ti. Tuy nhin, trong ba ti c bit ny, ngun nh sng duy nht s ch c
tm thy mt vi ngn nn nh. Tt c cng hng li s to cho qu v mt tri
nghim m thc v cng n tng v kh qun. Hy ng k trc vi chng ti
cng thng thc ba ti c bit ny vo ngy 20 thng 3.

On booking only

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* Ch dnh cho khch t trc

Flavours from

around the world

Join us in celebrating our new lunch themed buffets featuring
cuisine from around the world. Created by our new executive chef
Guillaume Guertin, the buffet comes with a complimentary drink.
Priced at only VND320,000++ per person, every weekday is a trip
around the world.
Please kindly contact our Restaurant at (84-4) 3934 0888 or
email: info@hanoi-pressclub.com to make your reservation.

Hng v m thc nm chu

Hy ti Press Club thng thc buffet tra c bit vi cc mn
n c trng ti t cc quc gia trn th gii, c chun b bi
Bp trng Guillaume. Ch VND320.000++/ngi, mi thc khch
s c tng mt ly nc min ph.
Hy lin h trc tip vi chng ti qua s in thoi (84-4) 3934 0888
hoc email: info@hanoi-pressclub.com t bn.

chef's recipe

Ingredients

Croque Monsieur

2 slices of bread
2 slices of ham
2 slices of Emmenthal cheese

This month Press Clubs chef reveals the

secrets behind the perfect traditional Croque
Monsieur sandwich. Follow the steps impress
your next dining guests.

Nguyn liu
2 lt bnh m
2 lt tht ln mui
2 lt pho mai Emmenthal

Bchamel sauce: 20g flour,

20g butter, 250 g milk, salt
and pepper, nutmeg.

St Bchamel: 20gr bt m,
20g b, 250g sa, Mui,
tiu, Nhc u khu

Preparation
Lay two slices of cheese on top of the bread. Add two slices ham
and cover.
To prepare the Bchamel sauce, boil milk with nutmeg while melting
butter on the side. Add flour and mix well. When boiled combine the
milk, butter, and flour then cook until it gets thick. Put the sandwich on
a baking tray to put in the oven. Add Bchamel sauce and some grated
Emmenthal cheese on top. Keep it in the oven until the cheese is melted
and golden. When ready, serve on a plate with a mixed green salad.

Cch lm
Xp 2 lt pho mai ln trn lt bnh m, thm 2 lt tht ln mui v ph
bng lt bnh m cn li.
Cch lm st Bchamel: un si sa vi ht nhc u khu, trong khi
lm b tan bn ngoi. Thm bt m vo trn u. Sau cho vo un
si vi sa, b v bt m, un cho ti khi c c. t sandwich ln trn
khay nng cho vo l. Thm st bchamel v mt cht pho mai bo
Emmenthal ln trn. trong l cho ti khi pho mai tan chy v ng
mu vng ng. Khi xong, by ra a v phc v km sa lt rau xanh.
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THIRSTY
THURSDAYS
Live Entertainment, Filipino Acoustic Duo from
6:30pm to 8:30pm!
Happy Hour Buy 1, Get 1on all beverages by the
glass from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Complimentary Snacks Trilogy
Free Sweet & Savory Canaps by Chef Guillaume

MONTHLY three-course

A Set Table

If you make one thousand decisions a day at work, why

not let Press Club take care of your decision of what to
order for lunch or dinner? Each month a new three-course
menu is set, with a complimentary tea or lemonade, at
the completely affordable price of VND320,000.
All you have to do is call. (84-4) 3934 0888

Thc n 3 mn c bit
Nu bn phi a ra hng ngn quyt nh mi ngy,
ti sao khng Press Club gip bn quyt nh n g
vo ba tra hay ba ti? Mi thng chng ti hn hnh
mang ti thc n ba mn c bit, vi mt ly tr hoc
nc chanh min ph mc gi VND320.000.
All you have to do is call. (84-4) 3934 0888

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The Majesty of the

Mekong Delta
Rising on the Tibetan Plateau and flowing southeast to its labyrinthine delta, the
Mekong may not be the longest river in Asia but it is undoubtedly one of the most
important. On its way to the East Sea it runs through six countries and acts as a
natural boundary between several of them.
Given its unique geographical role, the river is central to millions of livelihoods. In
Vietnam, the rivers delta irrigates a sea of emerald green paddies making it one of
the worlds most productive rice bowls.
For visitors to the region, the mighty body of water also offers scope for a range
of unforgettable experiences. Unsurprisingly, cruises are one of the best ways of
getting up close and personal with river life. The Mekong Delta in Vietnam is a
popular choice, its floating markets and laid-back way of life providing a welcome
contrast to the countrys fast-moving cities.

Mekong Immersion
Sa Dec and Beyond
Explore a lesser visited region of the Mekong Delta that hides untouched
forests, fascinating riverside architecture, and markets that provide business and
essential items for local communities. Visit river port towns and blooming flower
gardens as your cruise in Vietnam meanders gently between Sa Dec and Cai Be.

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