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LAVELLE LIBRARY
Where Art, Food and Nature Meet As One People, art, and nature harmoniously find a home at Lavelle Library - a lifestyle, social and dining space nestled in the charming quadrants of Thao Dien. The vision is simple: to bring joyful experiences through innovative daily living. Believing conscious daily living leads to growth for the self and the community, collectively leading to a brighter future.
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he moment you step onto the premises, be prepared to leave the hustle and bustle of the city and indulge in a private oasis of luscious greenery and museum quality art. Time is yours and can be spent as you desire. If in need of an inspiring afternoon among exquisite art, a unique chef’s table dining experience, a crisp cocktail after a long day, a rejuvenating session of ballet fit, or a quiet refuge for the soul — Lavelle Library has it all. In the Restaurant, passion is at the forefront, offering an elegantly curated selection of heartfelt creations by the talented
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Chef Thao Na. Featuring a balanced blend of authentic French techniques, fresh worldly flavors and premium ingredients, Chef Thao Na continuously surprises her guests with her artistry and originality. Combining her Vietnamese ancestry with her tenure at Park Hyatt Paris - Vendôme, Chef Thao Na is celebrated as one of the most talented chefs in Vietnam, successfully bringing a fresh and friendly vision of French Dining to Ho Chi Minh City. Guests can enjoy Chef Thao Na’s flirty twist of French classics such as her renowned Beef Tartare, playfully served with “taco”