The event is led by designer and artist Bill Bensley, three-Michelin-starred chef Christian Le Squer, and Michelin-starred Japanese chef Junichi Yoshida. The line-up also features guest chefs and mixologists from Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Thailand, alongside Central Vietnamese chef Tuyet Pham.
Artisan Stories opens on June 6 with a beach party featuring gourmet food kiosks, live music, art activities, and a beach barbecue with a bonfire. The program continues with Festival Sunday Brunch at Citron, a Culinary Constellations series at Tingara, cocktail showcases at Long Bar, and a two-night collaboration between Bill Bensley and Christian Le Squer at La Maison 1888.
Artisan Stories turns the spotlight onto the chefs and artists shaping its Art Meets Gastronomy program. Photo courtesy of InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort
"It's our first annual festival that we hope will help transform the dining scene in Danang, which is already gaining huge attention among foodies and culinary insiders," said Seif Hamdy, general manager of InterContinental Danang. "We want the festival to give the city a stronger platform to be recognized for its dining talent, cultural depth, and experience-led hospitality on the global stage."
