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    October / November / December

    AUTUMN 2014

    E-mail [email protected] - www. hanoi-pressclub.com

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    SPECIAL EVENTS

    AUTUMN

    EVENTSATAGLANC

    E

    October/Novemb

    er/December

    October November December

    3Friday Night on the Terrace

    20-26Food PromotionTastes of Thailand

    Every weekThirsty ThursdaysChampagne Friday JazzSaturdays to Wednesdays:Piano Classic from 7.30pm

    7Friday Night on the Terrace

    17-23Food PromotionFlavors of Spain

    27Thanksgiving Day

    Every weekThirsty ThursdaysChampagne Friday JazzSaturdays to Wednesdays:Piano Classic from 7.30pm

    Through November

    Thanksgiving Take Away

    3 Members' Wine Evening

    5Friday Night on the Terrace

    19-25Food PromotionHearty Holiday Menu

    24Christmas Eve Dinner

    25Christmas Day Lunch

    31New Year's Eve Dinner New Year's Eve Party

    Every weekThirsty ThursdaysChampagne Friday JazzSaturdays to Wednesdays:Piano Classic from 7.30pm

    Through DecemberChristmas Take Away

    October01 Nigeria Independence Day

    01 China Foundation Day of the Republic01 Cyprus National Day02 Guinea Proclamation of the Republic03 Germany Day of German Unity03 Republic of Korea National Day09 Uganda National Day10 Fiji National Day12 Guinea (E.) National Day12 Spain National Day15 Bosnia & Herzegovina National Day21 Somalia National Day24 Zambia Independence Day

    26 Republic of Austria National Day27 Turkmenistan Independence Day28 Czech National Day29 Turkey Proclamation of the Republic

    November01 Algeria Revolution Day

    03 Micronesia Independence Day

    03 Panama National Day

    09 Cambodia National Day

    11 Angola Independence Day

    18 Latvia Independence Day18 Oman National Day

    22 Lebanon Independence Day

    28 Mauritania Independence Day

    28 Albania National Day

    30 Barbados National Day

    December01 Romania National Day

    02 United Arab Emirates National Day

    02 Laos National Day

    05 Thailand Birthday ofHis Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej

    06 Finland Independence Day

    07 Cote dIvoire National Day

    11 Burkina Faso National Day

    12 Kenya National Day

    16 Kazakhstan Day of Republic

    16 Bahrain National Day

    18 The State of Qatar National Day

    18 Niger National Day

    23 Japan Celebration of the Enthronement

    and Birthday of His Majesty the Akihito

    NATIONAL HOLIDAYS

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    RECIPROCAL CLUBSWhere Press Club - Hanoi Members are welcome.

    Editor-in-ChiefKurt Walter

    Editor & Creative ManagerDuong Thu Nga

    English EditorKaitlin Rees

    Production ArtVan Anh

    Duc Manh

    ContributorsGuillaume GuertinNguyen Hung Son

    Brenda HoTrinh Hong NgocNguyen Ho Phuong Ngan

    For advertising please contactNguyen Ho Phuong Ngan

    (84 4) 3934 0888or email

    [email protected]

    Press Club switchboard(84 4) 3934 0888

    www.hanoi-pressclub.com

    The Press Clubs Newsletter forOctober/ November/ December 2014

    1. Argentina

    Club Aleman En Buenos AiresAv. Corrientes 327 Piso 21,C1043AAD Buenos Aires

    Club EuropeoAv. Corrientes 327 Piso 21,C1043AAD Buenos Aires

    2. AustraliaThe American Club131 Macquarie Street, SydneyNSW

    National Press Club inCanberra16 National Circuit, Barton ACT2600

    RACV Club501 Bourke Street, Melbourne,Victoria 3000

    The Western Australian Club101 St. Georges Terrace, Perth,Western Australia

    The Athenaeum Club87 Collins Street, Melbourne,Australia

    3. BelgiumPress House of Liege &Luxembourg

    9 rue Haute Sauveniere 4000 Liege

    4. CambodiaFCC CambodiaFFC Building, 363 SisowathQuay, Phnom Penh

    5. CanadaThe Halifax Club1682 Hollis Street, Halifax,Nova Scotia

    Montefiore ClubMontreal, QC, Canada H3H2K7

    National Press Club Of Canada150 Wellington Street,

    Ottawa, Ontario KIP 5A4

    6. ChileClub de Vina del MarPlaza Sucre Vina del Mar, Chile

    7. China

    Chang An Club10 East Chang An AvenueBeijing 100006

    Ambassy Club Shanghai1500 Central Huaihai Road,Shanghai 200031

    The Shanxi Capital Clubc/o The Gem CityNo.9 North Qindian StreetXiaodian District, Taiyuan

    8. FrancePress Club De France8 rue Jean Goujon 75008 Paris

    9. HongkongButterfields2-4/F, Dorset House,Taikoo Place, 979 Kings Road,Hongkong

    10. IndiaJaisal ClubJethwai Road, Jaisalmer-345001 Rajasthan

    Space Circle Clubs & ResortsPvt. Ltd.VIP Road, RaghunathpurP.O.: Airport, Kolkata - 700 052

    Umed ClubOld Public Park, Near GaushalaGrounds, JODHPUR - 342006 (Raj.)

    11. IndonesiaBimasenaThe Mines & Energy Society,Jl. Dharmawangsa Rayna, No.39,Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan

    12. JapanThe Foreign CorrespondentsClub Of JapanYurakucho Denki Building, 20thfloor 7-1Yurakucho 1-chome, Chiyodaku,Tokyo 100

    13. Malaysia

    Royal Ipoh ClubJalan Panglima Bukit GantangWahab, 30000 Ipoh, Perak DarulRidzuan, Malaysia

    14. New Zealand

    National Press ClubCentral House, Top Floor 26Br&on Street, Wellington

    15. SingaporeTower Club Singapore9 Raffles Place, 62nd - 64thFloor, Republic Plaza Tower 1,Singapore 048619

    16. South AfricaThe Cape Town ClubLeinster Hall WeltevrendenStreet, Gardens, Cape TownP.O. Box 50, Cape Town 8000

    17. TaipeiAmerican Club Taipei47 Bei-an Road, Taipei, Taiwan,ROC (10462)

    Exchange ClubB1, Hung Kuo Building,167 Tun Hua North Road, Taipei

    18. ThailandThe Foreign CorrespondentsClub Of ThailandThe Penthouse, Maneeya Center,518/5 Ploenchit Road, Bangkok

    19. United States of AmericaThe Ashford Club

    5565 Glenride Connector,Suite 100 * Atlanta,GA 30342

    The Charlotte City Club121 West Trade Street,Suite 3100 Charlotte,NC 28202

    National Press ClubNational Press Building, 52914th & F Streets NW, Washington,DC 20045

    Overseas Press Club of America40 West 45 Street, New York,NY10036

    University Club of San Francisco

    800 Powell Street

    San Francisco, CA 94108

    University Club of St. Paul420 Summit AvenueSaint Paul, Minnesota 55102-2699

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    HEARTY HOLIDAY

    menu

    FLAVORS OF

    spain

    NOVEMBER 17 TO 23, AT THE BAR LOUNGE DECEMBER 19 TO 25, AT THE BAR LOUNGE

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    CHRISTMAS DAY

    lunch & dinner

    The best way to spread good holidaycheer is through a good holiday meal.Press Club presents a full assortmentof delectable dishes for the big threedates to celebrate: Christmas Eve,Christmas Day, and New Years Eve. Oneach of these special days, you can treatyourself to exquisite meals and exquisiteservice, as well as the live musicalaccompaniment of a pianist.

    Please contact Ms. Ngan by e-mail [email protected]

    Khng g hon ho hn khi quy qun

    bn bn tic cng n mng vi bn b v

    ngi thn trong cc ngy l. Vi khng

    gian sang trng, m cng, cng tingnhc du dng, Press Club hn hnh

    mang ti thc n c bit dnh cho

    Ging Sinh v Nm mi.

    t bn, xin vui lng lin h: ch Ngnti email: [email protected]

    CHRISTMAS EVE

    dinner

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    NEW YEAR'S EVE

    ring in 2015@ THE TERRACE BAR

    NEW YEAR'S EVE

    dinner

    THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS

    takeawayPress Club knows some meals are better

    enjoyed from the comforts of your home,particularly around the holiday time when

    home is where the heart is. From November1 to December 31, you can select from a

    wide range of delectable holiday meals to

    be taken home. From a whole roast turkey,or a honey-ginger glazed ham, to the

    peppered roast Australian beef strip loin,all meals will be delicious no matter where

    they are served.

    THC N GIAO TI NHCHO L T N V GING SINH

    Press Club hiu rng c nhng ba tic khithng thc ti nh s mang nhiu nghahn, c bit trong ma l hi. Vi i ng

    u bp chuyn nghip v dch v giaohng nhanh chng, tin cy, t ngy 1 thng11 n ngy 31 thng 12, qu khch c th

    la chn cc mn n truyn thng trongdp l v thng thc ti nh. Thc n c

    bit gm c g ty, i ln xng khi vimt ong, v thn b c b l.

    Whole Roast Tom Turkey5 to 6 Kg, Serves 8 to 10 Persons

    with Giblet Gravy, Chestnut Stuffing, MashedPotatoes, Seasonal Vegetables

    Cranberry Sauce and Pumpkin PieVND 2,850,000++

    Honey-Ginger Glazed Ham,Bone in 4 to 5 Kg., Serves 8 to 10 Persons

    with Port Wine Sauce, Roast or Mashed Potatoes,Seasonal Vegetables and Pumpkin Pie

    VND 1,980,000++

    Peppered Roast Australian Beef Strip Loin2.5 to 3 Kg, Serves 8 to 10 Persons

    with Cabernet Sauvignon Sauce, Roast or

    Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetablesand Pumpkin PieVND 2,850,000++

    The above prices are subject to 5% service charge

    and 10% V.A.T

    MENU

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    Youve been in Vietnam for two years during which you have establisheda solid reputation for yourself. What can diners expect from you at thePress Club Hanoi and Emeraude Classic Cruises?They can expect a big departure from the existing menu. You will see a lotmore fusion of western and Asian cuisine as I source a lot of local produce.You can expect good taste, good presentation as this is what I am knownfor. Ive had a few tastings the past month-and-a-half and am planning somemore in October too. For the Emeraude Classic Cruises, I plan to update themenu too.

    How do you describe your philosophy?Very simple: Im a happy man. I try not to get a big head, which many chefshave and then they cant fix a problem. Thats not me. Im solution-oriented;and all about the food, good simple honest-to-goodness food.

    You have worked as a chef for 15 years. What can we expect from you thatbest reflects your talents?In simple terms: A menu that showcases creativity; fuses various cuisinesusing local produce and food that is stylistically presented.

    When planning menus, where do you seek inspiration?I turn to culinary books, magazines and my previous places of work. I tend tokeep abreast of trends in the culinary arts but produce must also be availablelocally for it to work. Food must be good looking but it must taste good too.

    You have nearly a decades experience of working on cruises as a chef inAsia and Antarctica. What are some of the challenges of working on board?Ive worked on small ships, big ships, cruise ships, and been on cruises forthree months over summers in the Antarctica where the temperature is 2 to5 degrees Celsius. You work with the same people every day so you have tomake sure the team works well together, that you reach the targets set andthat you dont lose anyone.

    Whats been your best work experience thus far?The Fairmont in Canada. I gained the best knowledge working with the chefthere. I also learned a lot on a cruise ship in Japan.

    You were in Vietnam for two years before joining the Press Club Hanoiand Emeraude Classic Cruises as executive chef. What are some of thelessons youve learned in the kitchen?The Vietnamese are always smiling and very helpful; they are also very hardworking people. I appreciate that very much.

    How do you describe your leadership style in the kitchen?Im very strict, very demanding but also very conscientious. Im a stickler fordiscipline and presentation is key so I always try to make it a point to checkthat the plates look good before they are sent out to guests.

    As an executive chef, much of your time is spent in managing thekitchen, in this case two and mentoring staff. How much time do youget on the stove?Mentoring staff is the most difficult but also the most fun part of being achef. It may be easy to show someone how to make something but difficultto translate your vision but I enjoy training young chefs and watchingthem grow. As for cooking, I try to spend at least four hours a day cookingbecause that is very important.

    What advice would you give aspiring chefs?Dont watch Master Chef. Everyone, especially here in Vietnam, thinks thatits that simple or that you need a few years experience. In reality, you needa lot of training, a lot of patience and, above all, an apprenticeship.

    Guillaume

    INTERVIEW

    Theres a buzz in the kitchen at the Press ClubHanoi. The new executive chef, GuillaumeGuertin, is preparing a new menu, one that hellunveil slowly, as hes in no rush and he wants

    to get it just right. Guillaume knows Hanoi, andmany of the capitals diners know Guillaume. Hesworked in the city for two years, exploring theregions rich culinary heritage. At the Press ClubHanoi, and on Emeraude Classic Cruises, wherehell oversee that vessels menu, hes steppingonto a larger stage.

    A French native and only 35, Guertin has morethan 15 years of culinary experience. He trainedat Joue Les Tours in France, and has worked atrestaurants in the U.S. and Canada and cruised

    aboard ships in Asia and Antarctica.

    We recently caught up with him to chat abouthis influences, past and present, his plans and hislove of local produce.

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    Anh lm vic ti Vit Nam trong vng 2 nm v phn no gydng c tn tui ca mnh. Vy cc thc khch s mong i g t anhkhi ti Press Club v du thuyn Emeraude?H c th mong i mt s thay i ln trong thc n hin ti. S c nhiuhn na s kt hp gia cc mn u v hay cc hng v mi kh qun vkhng th thiu c vic trang tr p mt. Ti th nghim trong thigian mt thng ri qua v ang chun b cho thng 10 ti. Vi du thuynEmeraude, ti cng ang ln k hoch lm mi thc n.

    Anh c th miu t nguyn tc ca bn thn c khng?Rt n gin thi: ti l mt ngi vui v. Ti lun c gng khng suyngh qu nhiu, iu m cc u bp khc thng mc phi v ri h khngth gii quyt c vn . y khng phi l ti. Ti thin v vic a racc gii php hn, v lun ly cc mn n lm trng tm.

    Anh lm u bp c 15 nm, vy cc thc khch c th mong iiu g lt t r nt nht ti nng ca anh?Mt thc n mang m tnh sng to, phong ph trong s kt hp ccmn n s dng nguyn liu ca a phng, v khng th thiu c strnh by tinh t, p mt.

    Khi ln thc n, anh ly ngun cm hng t u?Ti ly cm hng t cc quyn sch nu n, cc tp ch, v t nhng ni ti lm vic trc y. Ti mun gi cc xu hng trong ngh thut m thcngang hng nhau, nhng cc mn n nht thit cn phi kh thi khi thchin ti a phng. Cc mn n khng ch cn trng p mt, m d nhinl phi ngon ming na.

    Anh c gn 10 nm kinh nghim lm u bp trn cc du thuyn tichu v Nam Cc. Nhng thch thc m anh gp phi l g?Ti lm vic trn cc tu ln, nh khc nhau, v trn du thuyntrong vng 3 thng ma h ti Nam Cc, ni nhit ch ri vo khong 2n 5 C. Ti phi lm vic vi cng mt nhm ngi hng ngy vy nnti phi m bo rng ton b nhm lm vic tt cng nhau, cng t cmc tiu, v khng nh mt ai c.

    Kinh nghim no l ng nh nht vi anh cho ti thi im ny?Thi gian ti lm ti Fairmont Canada. Ti hc hi c rt nhiu iuti cc u bp y. Ngoi ra, ti cng hc c nhiu trn du thuyn tiNht Bn.

    Anh Vit Nam c 2 nm trc khi lm bp trng ti Press Club vdu thuyn Emeraude. Anh hc c iu g trong 2 nm ny?

    Ngi Vit Nam lun ti ci v hay gip ngi khc. H cng l nhngngi lm vic ht sc chm ch. Ti v cng trn trng iu .

    Anh c th miu t cch anh iu hnh trong bp c khng?Ti rt nghim khc, kht khe, nhng cng rt t m. Ti lun t k luttrong bp v cch trnh by ln hng u nn ti lun c gng kim tra kcng cc a n trc khi c mang ra cho thc khch.

    Vi cng v l bp trng, phn ln thi gian anh s ginh ti bp chnh,v c vn cho nhn vin. Vy anh ginh bao nhiu thi gian nu nng?C vn cho nhn vin l cng vic kh nht v cng th v nht khi trthnh u bp. Vic ch cho ngi khc lm mn n khng kh, nhng cikh nm vic truyn ti tng ca mnh. D sao th ti vn thch o tocho cc u bp tr v nhn h trng thnh. Cn v vic nu nng, ti c

    gng ginh ra t nht 4 gi mt ngy bi l iu v cng quan trng.Anh c li khuyn no cho cc u bp khng?ng xem Vua u Bp. Tt c mi ngi, c bit l ti Vit Nam, ngh rngnu n hoc ch n gin vy thi, hoc bn ch cn vi nm kinh nghim.Thc t th, bn s cn c o to bi bn, khng ngng tp luyn, vtrn c, l hc ngh.

    PHNG VN BP TRNG GUILLAUME

    Bp trng mi ca Press Club, GuillaumeGuertin, ang chun b cho ra mt thc n mi.Guillaume bit H Ni, v rt nhiu thc khch tith cng bit ti Guillaume. Trong hai nm lm

    vic ti y, anh v ang khm ph cc gi trm thc ca mnh t th . Ti Press Club vdu thuyn Emeraude, Guillaume s tip tc cuchnh trnh ca mnh lm hi lng nhiu thckhch hn na trong tng lai.

    Bp trng ngi Php Guillaume c hn 15nm kinh nghim trong ngh. Anh c o toti Joue Les Tours, Php, v lm vic ti nhiunh hng ni ting M, Canada, trn cc duthuyn ti Chu v Nam Cc.

    Anh chia s v ngun cm hng, qu kh, hin ti,k hoch ca anh v nim am m vi cc nguynliu ti a phng.

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    COCKTAIL SPECIALS

    at the barEach month a special cocktail comes to you as two-for-one. Stop

    in with a friend to enjoy this double deal.

    Mi thng, Press Club mang ti cho qu khch mt loi cocktail

    c bit vi chng trnh khuyn mi mua 1 tng 1.

    OCTOBER

    Mai TaiOctober makes a mouthwateringMai Tai, with white Bacardi, Cointreau,Grenadine, pineapple and soda.Enjoy this colorful treat and feel divine!

    THNG 10 MAI TAIThng Mi mang ti cocktail MaiTai, s ha quyn gia Bacardi trng,Cointreau, Grenadine, nc da v soda.

    NOVEMBER

    DaiquiriNovember knows what you need: aDaiquiri! Enjoy the Pampero, Cointreau,with the perfect partner of eitherlemon, mango or strawberry.

    THNG 11 DAIQUIRI

    Daiquiri l la chn hon ho chothng Mi Mt. Thng thcPampero, Cointreau vi chanh, xoihoc du ty.

    DECEMBER

    Pina ColadasIf you like Pina Coladas, then youll also likeDecember. You can treat yourself, whetherof not youve been caught in the rain, tothis drink featuring Captain Morgans BlackLabel, pineapple juice, lime and a superbscoop of coconut ice cream.

    THNG 12 PINA COLADAS

    Thc ung nhit i dnh cho thngMi Hai: Pina Coladas! Hn hp tuyt vigia Captain Morgan's Black Label, ncda, nc chanh v kem da.

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    You already know the place to be:

    Friday Nights on the Terrace. Ladiescan be pampered with free drinks

    from 7pm to 9pm and all can enjoy

    the chill tunes of

    DJ Polo and the Hot Chicks Band

    DJ Vaughan and the Hot Chicks Band

    DJ Size-O and the Hot Chicks Band

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    Press Club

    PAPARAZZI

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    Northern Vietnam is famous for the dramatic

    limestone seascape of Halong Bay, where

    towering karsts rise from the tropical waters

    to form an archipelago of jungle-crownedpeaks. Fewer people know however,

    that these dramatic natural wonders

    stretch inland, forming some of the most

    picturesque natural landscapes Vietnamhas to offer.

    In Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam

    in the 10th and 11th Centuries, theselimestone karsts rise dramatically from the

    rice elds of Ninh Binh province to create a

    stunning area of natural beauty. And as the

    surrounding land is relatively at, the regionmakes for a perfect cycling destination.

    This pedal-powered day trip takes visitorson a 45km overland adventure from Hoa

    Lu to the limestone caves of Tam Coc.

    Departing at 8am cyclists can visit imperial

    temples dating back to the Dinh Dynasty(968-80) and Le Dynasty (980-1009), and

    the former ancient citadel of Hoa Lu.

    Out in the stunning Vietnamese countryside,

    the tour winds its way through traditional

    villages and rice paddies, where guests

    will be able to witness a way of life that has

    gone largely unchanged for decades. After

    a Vietnamese lunch, the afternoon is spent

    on a traditional sampan boat, cruising along

    the Ngo Dong River to Tam Coc, or the

    three caves. Adventurous visitors can also

    climb to the Bich Dong Pagoda on nearby

    Ngu Nhac Mountain.

    This is the perfect way to experience

    Vietnams less-explored inland Halong

    Bay, away from the crowds.

    Travel advice

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    Thanksgiving day, November 27, will feature amouthwatering spread of lunch and dinner items thatwill certainly give you something to feel thankful for.Besides the main event of turkey day, there will be all thestandard Thanksgiving treats to accompany, including atraditional and delicious dessert.

    TIC L T N

    L T n nm nay, ngy 27 thng 11, Press Club hn hnh

    mang ti thc n ba tra v ba ti hp dn. Ngoi mnG ty khng th thiu, qu khch cn c nhiu s lachn khc vi cc mn n truyn thng vo dp L T n.

    FOOD TO FEEL

    thankful for27 November 2014

    PRESS CLUB

    plans the partyYou have worked hard all year, your colleagues have too. Nowits time for a party. The Press Club is the place to get down tosome serious celebrating with your companys year-end party.With luxurious food, captivating entertainment and festive vibes,Press Club is the place to host your companys year-end event.

    All you have to do is call. (84-4) 3934 0888

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    Banh Cuon

    It is this wild something that Id like to turnthe readers attention to now, not in anattempt to make the city seem more exotic,but in hopes that remembering nature willmake us all a bit more human among allthe developing shopping centers and skyscraping buildings.

    Take the house gecko, for example. Its acreature that many would call cute andjust as soon leave it to live in peace thantry to chase it out. The gecko maintainsan important role in this urban landscapein its ability to cohabitant with humanswithout causing a disruption of dailyactivity. In even the cleanest and newestliving spaces, the site of a gecko, in my perspective I should say, isno stain on the reputation of place, whether it is a fancy hotel or anexpensive restaurant.

    The small frog maintains a similarly endearing presence in thehomes of many. It is rather friendly as a creature and occasionallysings a romantic croaking from the garden. The small frog keeps aclose place in my heart, it is not threatening and despite living indirty places, somehow always seems quite clean. I feel content tolisten to the frogs around my house; their song is a peaceful one tomy ears.

    Hanoi being a city of several lakes and trees, its possible to spotwild birds fluttering about among the branches of lakesidegreenery. Though it is much more common to see birds containedin cages and undergoing training sessions to compete in voice

    competition, there are still many varieties of wild birds visible tothe observant eye. And if they are not visible, perhaps at least theyare audible, with their songs echoing from far above.If you had asked me years ago what the habitat of a snail was,I would have confidently answered the ocean, of course. Now,

    however, my answer has opened up toa much wider setting, including suchunlikely places as a bathroom, a gardennowhere near the ocean, a concretehighway. That snails are able to live inenvironments far away from the beachmay not be news to you, but to me, this

    fact is still somewhat surprising to meevery time I see a snail inching slowlyalong a sunny sidewalk.

    To speak for a moment on the lesserloveable, the cockroach, I must. Thecockroach gets unfair treatmentfrom many people, myself included.Why it is considered more abhorrent,

    disgusting, and downright frightening, while the sweet gecko isleft alone to crawl about the ceiling in peace, I dont know. Perhapsthe cockroach triggers a primitive fear in all humans because itsresiliency. Maybe our subconscious knows that the cockroachwill outlive us and so we resent it for being able to survive whenwe are not. Whatever the reason, this form of urban wildlife iscertainly noticeable in Hanoi, maybe even more so because of theunpleasant reaction it stimulates in us.

    There are many other species of wildlife that can be observedaround the city if we keep our eyes open to them. And with thechanging seasons, new wildlife can present itself. There is alwayssomething to discover, it is just a matter of looking.

    CUC SNG HOANG D NI THNH TH

    S hoang d m ti mun hng c gi ti khng nhm mcch ca ngi v p vn c ca H Ni, m vi hy vng rng, ginh v thin nhin s gip chng ta cn nhc hn trc vic phttrin hng lot cc trung tm thng mi v cc to nh chc tri.

    Though Hanoi is a bustling city with

    an increasing urban sprawl reaching

    further and further outside the

    center, there still remains something

    wild within these city walls.

    H Ni l mt thnh ph ng cvi dn s ngy mt gia tng v

    khng ngng m rng, mc d vy,n sau trong lng thnh ph vn

    cn cht g hoang d.

    u r b a n

    w i l d l i f e by Kaitlin Rees

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    Ly v d nh loi thch sng, nhiu ngi s thy loi vtny kh d thng v s mc chng thay v ui chng i.Thch sng duy tr mt vai tr quan trng trong phong cnhthnh th bi kh nng tn ti song song vi con ngi mkhng gy ra bt c s gin on no trong cuc sng thngnht. Thm ch ti nhng ni sch s v mi m nht cng cs xut hin ca loi vt ny. V theo quan im ca ti, nkhng gy nh hng xu g n danh ting ca nhng ni, cho d l mt khch sn sang trng hay mt nh hngt tin.

    Nhng ch ch nh trong vn cng l mt s hin dinc nhiu ngi yu mn trong cn nh ca mnh. Chng lloi vt kh thn thin v thi thong ku nhng ting ku ctrng t khong vn ca bn. Nhng ch ch nh lun gimt v tr nht nh trong tri tim ti, chng khng h ng sv mc d sng trong nhng ni m thp, chng lun tngi sch s. Ti lun vui lng lng nghe nhng ch ch ku

    quanh nh; giai iu ny tht bnh yn i vi ring ti.

    H Ni l mt thnh ph vi kh nhiu h nc v cy xanh,v tht khng my kh khn ch ra nhng ch chim dinhy cnh qua cnh trn cy bn b h. Thng thng ta haybt gp cc ch chim b nht trong lng lm cnh v cdy tham d cc cuc thi ht, tuy nhin vn cn rt nhiuch chim hoang d bay nhy bn ngoi. V nu nh ta khngnhn thy chng, ta vn c th nghe thy nhng ting htvang vng t xa.

    Nu nh trc y c hi mi trng sng ca c sn l

    u, ti s t tin tr li rng d nhin l bin. Tuy nhingi y, cu tr li ca ti m rng ra nhiu, bao gm cnhng ni tng nh khng th nh phng tm hay snvn, chng ni no gn bin c, thm ch l c trn ngcao tc b tng. Vic nhng ch c sn c th sng nhngmi trng xa bin c th khng cn mi m vi nhiu ngi,nhng i vi ti, iu ny vn lm ti ngc nhin mi khithy chng b chm chp trn va h.

    Ti cn dnh mt cht thi gian nhc ti loi vt t cyu mn nht: nhng ch gin. y qu thc l loi vt bnhiu ngi i x bt cng nht, k c bn thn ti. Tisao chng li b coi l loi vt bn thu v ng s, trong khinhng ch thch sng li c yn trn trn nh, ti cngkhng r. C l gin dy ln ni s c hu trong mi chng tav s sng dai dng ca n. C l tim thc ca chng ta bitrng chng s tn ti lu hn chng ta nn ta bc bi. Cho dl do l g, li sng hoang d ni thnh th ny rt c ch ti H Ni, c l l c ch hn hn bi phn ng ca nhiungi khi nhc n chng.

    C rt nhiu loi vt hoang d khc m ta c th quan st thyxung quanh thnh ph nu chng ta mt ch . V vi victhay i ma, mt vi loi vt khc c th t trnh din. Lunlun c mt iu g khm ph, vn ch nm vic

    tm kim m thi.

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    Vietnamese & Continental SpecialitiesEvery Monday through Friday.From 11:00am to 02:00pm

    Autumn BuffetWith a genuine welcome & a laidbackatmosphere, the Press Club is the perfectplace to kick back, relax, & enjoy a drinkwith friends after work or play.

    Happy hour daily 5pm - 7pm.Buy one drink & the second is on us.

    Vi s tip n nng hu v khng gianth gin, Press Club l ni l tng qu khch c th gp g, vui chi v

    thng thc ung vi bn b ngnghipsau gi lm vic.

    Gi may mn t 17h n 19h hng ngy.Mua 1 tng 1.

    happyhour5PM

    Ingredients

    6 tbs olive oil

    1 cup onion, finely chopped3 p/c garlic, finely chopped1 p/c tomato, peeled and chopped1 cup capsicum, seeded and cubed2 p/c chorizo sausage, sliced100 gr. pork loin, cubed200 gr chicken breast, cubed1 tbs sweet paprika1 pinch oregano1 pinch thyme1 pinch saffron250 gr long grain rice

    3 cups of chicken brothsalt, pepper8 p/c mussels8 p/c clams4 p/c large whole shrimps cup green peas4 p/c lemon wedges

    Nguyn liu

    6 tha du liu

    130 gram hnh ty, bm nh3 nhnh ti, bm nh1 qu c chua b v, st ming130 gram t chung, b ht, st ht lu2 cy xc xch chorizo, st lt100 gram tht ln, st ht lu200 gram ln g, st ht lu1 tha t bt1 nhm l oregano1 nhm x hng1 nhm ngh250 gram go ht di

    710 ml nc dng gMui, tiu8 con s8 con ngao4 con tm ti nguyn v60 gram u h lan4 ming chanh b cau

    CHEFS RECIPE

    PRESS CLUBS

    Special PaellaOur chef this season opens up the books onPress Clubs special Paella recipe. Follow thedetails below to try one at home.

    Preparation: Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Addthe pork and chicken and brown on all sides. Addthe garlic, onion, capsicum and tomatoes, thenthe paprika, herbs and seasoning.

    Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.

    Saut rice in olive oil until its translucent. Addthe saffron and chicken broth and stir well.Place the mixture in the skillet pan and add the

    meat mixture, again stir well. Add the chorizo,seafood and green peas and put it in the ovenfor 25 minutes, garnishing with lemon. Discardany seafood shells that have failed to open.

    Bon apptit!

    Cch lm:un nng du liu trong cho sulng. Cho tht ln v tht g vo o vng uhai mt. Thm ti, hnh ty, t chung, c chua,t bt, x hng v gia v, nm va ming.

    Lm nng l nng nhit 200oC.

    o cm trong du liu ti khi du trong m.

    Thm ngh v nc dng g, o u. Chuyncm sang cho su lng, thm hn hp tht,tip tc o u tay. Thm xc xch chorizo, hisn v u h lan ri b vo l nng trong 25pht. Trang tr vi chanh ti. Loi b ngao skhng m v.

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