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,…
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…
Santorini Taverna turned out to be an unexpected surprise. Usually I like surprises but only when they end up being good ones. Disappointing barely describes my experience at this Greek restaurant. I was thrilled to finally have a chance to check out Santorini. I love Greek food and thought it a blast that one actually…
Sadly, I’ve come to realize that when it comes to Italian food in Seoul I’ve resigned myself to mediocre fare. This realization came about in two instances. First, when my friend pointed out that the pasta I was slowly and ruefully shoveling into my mouth at Hera’s in Itaewon should be taken back to the…
Although I’ve known of Trevia for some time, walking by while out to get coffee or glimpsing from behind the glass of a buss zipping by, I never took the time to actually stop and go in until a few days ago. I’m glad I did. Usually I’m a traditional guy when it comes to…
Noxa is an Italian style restaurant in the Gyeongridan neighborhood. I’ts been there for as long as I can remember, but I only just recently stepped in to grab a bite. My friend Sonia and I made an impulse decision and opted for an early dinner after work. Noxa has a few things going for…
When it comes to pizza I’m a bit of a traditionalist. I like it thin. I likei t crisp. I like it cheesy. I’m definitely a supreme kind of guy loving the mushrooms, pepperoni, sausage, green peppers and onions. Olives I can take or leave without much thought, but anything else, like say a potato…
Living in such a big city like Seoul one would think international dishes would be easy to come by. For the most part that is decidedly true. For instance, its hard to go a few blocks without seeing an Italian restaurant of some kind. Other countries however aren’t as readily represented. In particular Russian cuisine…
