“Wedding Night” by the brilliant an inimitable Nguyễn Thành Phong.
Dear Food-Eating World,
A few things happened since we last updated this site.
First, Nhan and Calvin spent a year living in Singapore. Nhan worked; Calvin mostly ate Kaya toast.
Calvin could write a dissertation on Kaya Toast, but who would read it?
After winning a James Beard Award, Calvin appeared in the Saigon episode of Somebody Feed Phil and helped cast the Saigon episode of Street Food.
Truoc, a snail-cooking superhuman, starred in her own episode of Street Food Asia.
We flew to Los Angeles to edit that episode (as well as the season-opener in Bangkok). While there, Nhan agreed to marry him and try out America.
Nhan and Calvin got married like Larry.
Do not despair!
Nhan’s recipe for bánh mì will be included in Phil’s forthcoming cookbook. While Calvin rarely writes anymore, he did publish his first short-story in the Mekong Review. But, these days, he mainly works on political/cultural projects at Altimeter Films.
You can continue to reach out through this site. If you’re in need of a Saigon food sherpa, Calvin will try to put you in touch with an underemployed fun person. Furthermore, after half a decade of hand-wringing, they promise to publish a usable map of street food tips for eaters eyeing a post-pandemic Ho Chi Minh City.
Hi there, will be in need of a food sherpa in ho chi minh city, for 5 ladies from 4 to 7 nov 2022. Would appreciate it if you could help me recommend some, thank u so much!
Just got introduced to Calvin watching Somebody Feed Phil’s Saigon episode. We’re watching it because we travel to Vietnam next week.
Any chance to get meet up with a food sherpa on 12/4?
Thanks!
Heidi
Hi!. I just saw you in the Saigon episode from Somebody feed Phil.
Need a food sherpa for my visit to HCMC from the 27th to the 29th of June.
Please let me know what can be done.
My wife and I will be in Vietnam at the end of April. We will be with another couple and were wondering about your food tours.
I need to ask you about pricing and length of tours.
Looking forward to hearing back from you.
Sincerely,
Barry and Jacque Scheinberg
Hi, i will be in Saigon and in need of a food sherpa 🙂 for an evening food tour. Can you help? Thanks in advance.
Hi! Had a question for Calvin in regards to his appearance on Somebody Feed Phil. Curious what the name of the Banh Mi cart he and Phil visited after having Pho at Phở Bò Phú Gia.
Thank you!
Going to be in Ho Chi Minh City in November 2024. Can you recommend a good food tour? Or point me to some great places? Thanks!
Hi Chris,
I am looking for a food sherpa in Saigon on December 1st.
Are you still in touch with anyone who could be our food tour guide?
Thanks, and I hope you are having a lovely time in the US.
Jeff