Survive & Thrive in Korea
While some cafes possess the heart and warmth of your grandmother’s living room Hackney exudes the sleek coolness of your gay uncle’s den. Owner and proprietor Yum Yeong-il has imbued the place with a definite modern stark white, black, and gray palette. It’s a place to grab a bite to eat, and gossip with friends over […]
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Over in Gyeongridan there’s a new bakery shop wowing the neighborhood. Monster Cupcakes whips up homemade cupcake goodness that not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also gives you a feast for the eyes. Love and care goes into each cupcake to make it a masterpiece. just a few of the varieties on hand are […]
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Chan Bros Coffee. To those that know Seoul know that coffee is king. To that end hundreds upon hundreds of coffee shops literally dot the streets sometimes even right next door to each other. You’l have a Starbucks, Cafe Bene, Tom and Toms and even an Ediya coffee all within several yards of each other. […]
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EDITORS NOTE: Latte King is now Hillside Cafe Latte King may be small but they have everything you need when it comes to what you want in a cafe. First, lets get the bare minimun necessity out of the way. The number one thing I look for in a cafe is whether or not they […]
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As a resident of Haebonchon it’s almost a duty to visit every establishment in the area just to be neighborly. To that end I’ve made Le Cafe my latest spot to cover. I’m glad I did because the owner and proprietor MyungDak Han is laid back and carefree. His place offers free wi fi and […]
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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 […]
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