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    The Asian Pacific Islander Student Resource Center (APISRC) gave out around 200 free bánh mì sandwiches and traditional Vietnamese drinks to students during their Bánh Mì(d term) event, that was held on Oct. 11. Bánh Mì – meaning bread in Vietnamese – is a cultural food originating in Vietnam. The sandwiches are typically...

Peter Cuong Franklin Chef-Founder Of Anan Saigon (#39 On Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, 2021) Chef Peter Cuong Franklin, a Vietnamese-American Yale graduate, is the chef owner of Anan Saigon restaurant, Nhau Nhau cocktail bar & Pot Au Pho noodle bar, all located in Chợ Cũ, the oldest wet market in the center of bustling Saigon. He was an investment banker in New York, London and Hong Kong before following his passion to become a chef and restauranteur about ten years ago. Chef Peter ran two s...

By Brianna Richard - Published on March 09, 2021. The bánh mì is something special in the world of sandwiches. There is a reason that these Vietnamese creations are eaten worldwide and have a cult following. The bánh mì is a truly ingenious street food, with the perfect balance of spice, sweetness, tanginess, and umami, they are delectable any time of day. It all begins with the Vietnamese baguette. Influenced by the French, the Vietnamese baguette is airy, but crunchy bread perfection. Mos...