Survive & Thrive in Korea
Macaroons! It’s not that I’m a big fan of macaroons, its just that I love the way the word rolls off the tongue like some pastry battle cry. In the traditional souvenir swamped streets of Itaewon just across the street from Anguk Station you’ll find all the macaroons and other pastry delights at Amandier. The […]
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Ben’s Cookies in Itaewon is a direct import from the original Ben’s from Oxford, England. Their newest branch in South Korea comes bearing the delicious aroma of some of the best tasting cookies before Mrs Fields even looked at a chocolate chip. At the Itaewon location you can find much more than the standard chocolate […]
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Amy’s Kitchen Lab is a tiny spot along the main street in Samcheon Dong. If you’re walking up it’s going to be on your right hand side sort of tucked away next to a few other restaurants and coffee spots. The menu leans on the sparse but unusual side. There’s hand made sausage or a […]
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Little did I know that there’s more to Belgian food than those tasty waffles. I had no idea there here in Seoul I’d find an opportunity to experience what Belgium has to offer. It’s all thanks to Chef Marc proprietor of Big Bread Original Belgian Food & Beer. The singular appeal of hitting up […]
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A crop of new spots have opened lately on Gyeongridan. I’ve already written about the awesomeness of Toucan, and I can now say that I enjoyed Porchetta almost as much. With a name like Porchetta they had huge expectations to fill. A great porchetta sandwich can border on divine and the folks at Porchetta got […]
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Editor’s Note: Sadly gentrification has pushed this place out! Closed. DeEspresso is a teeny tiny spot along the main HBC drag, but it’s a cozy place to chill with a cup of coffee in one hand and a kindle in the other. The make the most out of the space, strategically placing tables in just […]
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