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and herbs. This, of course, isn't new
in the burgeoning food scene here
in Saigon, but how Chef Daniels can
effortlessly harmonize it with the other
international flavor profiles gives it a
unique stamp and will undoubtedly
impress those claiming to be a "foodie"
or any over-knowledgeable eater.cocktails and mocktails. Chef Deonte
Daniels, seasoned and well-traveled
while claiming Seattle as his origin, has
created a truly unique international
menu. It remains very approachable
with the dishes being familiar in
origins; however, Chef Daniels uses
local Vietnamese ingredients, spices,WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN
your lounge is inside the newest iconic
skyscraper in Saigon? A whopping
75 floors up, perched near atop the
Landmark 81 building, Blank Lounge
Landmark (75F and 76F, Landmark
81, 208 Nguyen Huu Canh, District
Binh Thanh) offers 360-degree views of
Saigon. It's sure to impress anyone.
A modern urban theme guides
the lounge. With stark and mostly
unadorned concrete walls and
minimalist designed furniture that seems
to evoke the feel of an art gallery café,
if it weren't for the colossal engulfing
panoramic views. There are touches of
local flair, like that of rice stalks and
locally sourced gneiss. The lighting
fixtures are custom made to resemble
either grains of rice or rice crops in
different stages of maturation. These
beautiful details connect it back together
with traditional Vietnam culture. We
live in a social media sharing age, so
you'll have more than enough content
from The Blank Lounge just with the
ambiance and towering line of sight.
You will come for the view, but you
will stay and come back for the food
and drinks. The food menu features
a selection of light bites meant for
sharing, while the bar list features
seasonal fruit and herbs for its signature
Raise a glass to spectacular views, delicious light bites
and refreshing cocktails
Text by Paul Kim
Images by Vy Lam