As we’ve settled into this new “normal”, we’ve been confronted with some stark realizations - some of us need to learn to cook and restaurants will have to adapt in order to survive these tumultuous times. That said, my kitchen has become familiar again, my love for cooking has had a resurgence, and restaurants have adapted with new delivery concepts popping up and a higher focus on hospitality. While the current situation is a million miles from good, silver linings are what we have and staying positive and supporting each other is always good. This push to give better value, service and support from restaurants and patrons alike is a wonderful thing to witness, and I hope this bolsters the industry not only here in Saigon, but throughout the global F&B industry. I hope this communal focus rather than a transactional relationship sticks around and really gives us, both as hospitalitarians and guests, the time to reflect on what makes dining out and food so amazing. I want to use this post to give shine to some of the restaurants (alongside some of my own home-cooked food) here in Saigon that have stepped up and done some thoughtful moves into this brave new world. At the bottom of this post, look out for links to some of these fine establishments featured in this post as well as the last post. This is the time we all lean on each other. If you haven’t had the chance, go check out Part 1 here.