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…
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…
Hungry Dog is one of the latest arrivals to the HBC area. It’s the new incarnation of the former HBC bar which was a reincarnation of the HBC diner. This time around the spot has morphed into just what the neighborhood needed: another place to chow down. The owners Sunny and Jun have come up…
Over the past year I’ve heard great things about Chili King. I’m glad to report back that it definitely lives up to all the hype. This burger/hot dog joint in the belly of Itaewon may be small but it packs a big punch when it comes to taste. Right off the bat I should mention…
Sometimes you need a break from the claustrophobic confines of a bar. Sure the subterranean closeness can bestow a certain intimacy but then again there’s something to be said for a bright open space. That’s what Between, the latest hotspot to pop up in Itaewon, is all about. The first thing you’ll notice about this…
The aptly named Burger Hunter in Gangnam strives to appease the burger hungry masses. I have to say that I spotted this new place while I was on my way to Taco Rico with my friend Rebekah. We were both in the mood for some good Mexican food, but after spotting a new burger joint…
Beer lovers rejoice! There’s a new tap house in the Itaewon neighborhood. Craftworks Tap House may have just opened it’s door barely over a week ago, but already word is spreading. Craftworks stands out from the crowd of pubs in Itaewon by brewing up their very own signature beers: Geumgang Mountain Dark Ale, Namsan Pure…
Two Broz Burgers has landed in Itaewon with a burger so delicious you won’t be giving Burger King or McDonalds a second glance. I’m talking about homemade burgers done right with juicy tomatoes, crisp bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and vegetables so fresh you’d swear they just picked them from the garden. That’s how to make…
