Survive & Thrive in Korea
Umbrellas be damned, sweating isn’t sexy, and let’s face facts… it’s just too too hot to cook. The Shuttle Delivery Rockets have taken off and the crew is driving through alleys, up hills, and through the tunnels to get delicious food, drinks, and desserts to the hungry masses in the torrential downpours and energy-evaporating heat. […]
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Hermitage Restaurant in Itaewon has undergone a face lift. The decor has been upgraded to a modern take on pre-1920s elegance (Downton Abbyesque) while the bar area seems very modern and of the moment. Surprisingly, the areas don’t clash. Most importantly, the menu has kept the tried and true faves like borscht, stuffed cabbage rolls, […]
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Looking for a quiet afternoon or a noisy night complete with good food, cold beer, and strong drinks….look no further than Mi Cook Oppa. You already know from the name that you are dealing with witty wordsmiths at the helm of the operation. So do what comes naturally and investigate. The owners are crafty both […]
Continue ReadingNot so Blue after Flying Pan Blue Coex. I mostly enjoy consuming vittles in my enclave of Yongsan, the Itaewon area to be exact. However, I have always had to venture across the bridge to Gangnam-gu to earn the scratch to pay for the aforementioned vittles. Yesterday, I enjoyed a enjoyed a decadent brunch for […]
Continue ReadingIf you have ever been fortunate enough to travel to the Andalusian region of Spain and visited the Alhambra, you would easily recall the intricate and sophisticated tiling covering the walls and ceilings. If you are considering a trip soon and have the funds, make the trip to Granada (southern Spain). However, if you are […]
Continue ReadingFood Meat All the meat dishes were savory and succulent. The BBQ platter offered a bounty of roasted, crisped, and expertly seasoned beef and pork options. The sausages which could have played the role of side dish were stars in their own right. There were about three different types of sausages, all of them were […]
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