Saigon

The Sheep of Hidden Springs and Morning Roundup

Lenny Russo weighs in on the Grand Ave. Cupcake debacle and other things related to St. Paul business development; Rick …

Grand Avenue Cupcake Crumbles and Morning Roundup

WACSO sketched iPho by Saigon, praise for Ted Cook’s 19th Hole, how the Summit Hill Association successfully fought off a …

Wood Chipper Beer from Fargo and Morning Roundup

The mysterious hours and closings of Saigon Restaurant, some practical pondering of Lakeville’s municipal liquor stores, a thoughtful defense of …

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Adventures in Condensed Milk: How to Make Vietnamese Coffee and Vietnamese Yogurt

When the French came to Vietnam, they lugged with them their culinary traditions, among them coffee and  yogurt. Before driving …

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Bánh mì Basics

“Bánh mì means sandwich,” said Lisa Bui, one of three owners of Saigon Restaurant at 704 University Ave. W. in …

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Ngon Vietnamese Bistro in Frogtown

Ngon Vietnamese Bistro (pronounced “Nong”) is charming and bright, with lacy curtains and blonde hardwood floors.  Offering contemporary and fusion …

Welcoming Back Saigon and Her Pho

Saigon broke your heart when she shuttered her doors on University Avenue in St. Paul last fall. She murmured something …