Saigon Outcast to host Mediterranean food fest

The outdoor bar Saigon Outcast will host the first Mediterranean Food Festival in HCM City on March 27. File photo from the organsier’s Facebook page

The outdoor bar Saigon Outcast will host the first Mediterranean Food Festival in HCM City on March 27.

The festival will offer a wide range of Mediterranean and Middle East food such as falafel (chickpea fritter), lamb, baba ganoush (roasted eggplant dip), kebabs and more.

It will also present a selection of the finest in wine, Turkish coffee, and other beverages.

The event will include a live band, belly dancers, games, local vendors, kid's zone, climbing, and skate bowl.

The festival will take place from 12pm - 11pm at 188/1 Nguyễn Văn Hưởng Street in District 2. Admission fee is VNĐ30,000. — VNS

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