Al Matto is one of the lastest new spots to arrive in HBC. It’s been a few months since it opened and I’ve been several times. It’s just up the road from Jacoby’s next to DeExpresso Coffee. It’s a small intimate restaurant that does it best to maximize the space between the dining area, bar,…
I’ll be there for you isn’t just a phrase from the theme song of Friends, it’s also the motto of Pizzasta, a pizzeria located on the funky streets of Hongdae. It’s an open air spot perfect to just walk up to the counter and order a slice before hitting a bar or to grab a…
Hip. Modern. Stylish. Those are the three words that sum up Hongdae’s El Bliss perfectly. It’s a lounge restaurant that brings a much needed grown up sensibilty to the wild child party scene vibe of Hongdae. The interior of El Bliss is sleek and sexy. Blacks and oranges combined with an edgy Asiatic influence makes…
Over in Gyeongridan there’s a new bakery shop wowing the neighborhood. Monster Cupcakes whips up homemade cupcake goodness that not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also gives you a feast for the eyes. Love and care goes into each cupcake to make it a masterpiece. just a few of the varieties on hand are…
In early December the folks at the Global Village sponsored a European Christmas Market. Since it was an out of the ordinary event that probably wouldn’t happen again any time too soon I joined my friends on Saturday morning to take in the event. I didn’t really know what to expect. I jumped in a…
New for 2012 is a transit pass for foreign tourists visiting Korea. The details are below. Where to purchase: I-Tour Seoul is located near Exits 5 and 10 on the 1st floor of Incheon International Airport. Price: one-day pass – 10,000 won; two-day pass – 18,000 won; three-day pass – 25,500 won; five-day pass –…
Contrary to popular belief a burger is not just a burger. In the right hands a simple hamburger can be transformed into a thing of mouth watering beauty. I remember summer family reunions back home when my uncles and brothers would start up the grill and char some burgers that would be better than any…
Hot on the heels of my 2011 Halloween post, I thought I’d post about this year’s Thanksgiving. All in all it was a great event. It’s tough being away from family during holidays and once you add in the fact that you’re out of your home country it becomes doubly hard. So it’s important to…
