I’m sitting in L’usine in Saigon’s district 1. I’m eating a lime-coconut cupcake with my coffee, and I do not exaggerate when I say I LOVE this place. It feels, and looks like a cafe straight out of L.A. with the MacBooks to prove it. Attached is a boutique that might make you think you’ve accidentally stumbled back into New York, complete with sticker shock and recognizable designers. We came here twice in our brief three day visit to Saigon. It may be geared towards expats and Saigon elite, whose chic wardrobes make my casual travel wardrobe look, well, like I might be homeless. But I love it. And it’s a welcome piece of home. And I think, with places like this, I could easily live in Saigon. Continue reading →