The Tacos Mexican Grill is the latest Mexican offering I’ve come across in Seoul. It’s located in Gangnam around the corner from Harlem and NB. I have to say it’s in a great location even with Dos Tacos not too far off and Taco Rico just a ways across the street. It’s like a Mexican…
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…
Platoon Kunsthalle Night Flea Market KICK ASS KOREA reason 5 As you approach the first thing you notice is the flicker of strobe lights splashed on the buildings. Then, as you come closer, the rumble of hip hop beats grows. Nearby, passerby on their own evening adventure slow, heads rubbernecking to see what’s going on…
Platoon Kunsthalle Last year a new building went up in the posh neighborhood of Apgujeong. Actually it’s more than just a building, it’s a community. Originating in Germany the Platoon concept focuses on harnessing the power of artists through interconnectivity and collective purpose towards giving birth to creative ideas and seeing them nurtured to fruition….
Situated in the affluent neighborhood of Gangnam-gu the Bongeunsa Temple is a resplendent oasis of peace in the steel jungle of Seoul. The temple first rose way back in 794 by the monk Yeon-hoe under the name of Kyongseoungsa. The temple stands on the side of Sudo Mountain just across from the COEX shopping plaza….
The name could’ve said it all, but it doesn’t. The Diner’s I like don’t serve exorbitantly pricey food. The thing about diners that appeals to people first is the home cooking style of the food. The second is the price. DinerLike tanks on both, but that’s not to say that the food isn’t tasty. Let…
(Writer’s Note: This originaly appears in the March 2010 edition of Groove Magazine) Fish out of water. That’s one way to describe Oscar Martinez. He’s the man behind the grill at Taco Rico. Oscar’s come a long way from home. He’s a genial guy with an easy smile and a big heart. It shows in…
Cross Post with Seoul Eats Let’s be honest. When it comes to Mexican food Seoul is a wasteland of dried shriveled jalapenos. I had resigned myself to places that serve up burritos that look the part but taste bland or other restaurants that dazzle you with colorful sombreros and piñatas or fruity margaritas in a…
