Survive & Thrive in Korea
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 […]
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With the grand opening of Siberia 2 in the Gyeongridan area I recently had the opportunity to pick the brain of Patrick Bergy who co-owns the restaurant with his wife Zhanna. Here my the Interview with Siberia’s Patrick Bergy. Who are the people behind Siberia? How did you come together? My wife Zhanna, whom has lived […]
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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 […]
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They say Brazilians do it better. And after dinner at Mercado I’d have to wholeheartedly agree. This churrascaria, Brazilian steak house, tucked away in the warren like streets of Apgujeong serves up cuts of beef so rare and fine that you’ll be licking your plate if not your fingers clean. Brazilian steaks houses are not […]
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Nestled in the shadow of the 63 building on the edge of Yeoido lies the Noryangjin fish market. It’s a must see destination that shines among the tourist spots in Seoul. It’s an all out assault on the senses from your first eager step inside the warehouses until you drag yourself away stuffed with seafood […]
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Japan. I finally got a chance to visit. It may have taken me almost four years and despite having only a few days, I made the best of the experience. I don’t know why it took me so long to go, but I do know that I want to return soon.The first thing that […]
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