Survive & Thrive in Korea
Typically my Buddha’s birthday celebration amounts to a trip to Insadong to take in the parade and festivities. This year though a spontaneous decision to join my friends Sonia, Renzo, Peter, Paul, Theresa, Lisa, Dele, Keith, Mikhail, Charles, and Lucia on a 3 day getaway proved to be the best decision ever. Buddha Holiday Getaway Day […]
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Although I’ve known of Trevia for some time, walking by while out to get coffee or glimpsing from behind the glass of a buss zipping by, I never took the time to actually stop and go in until a few days ago. I’m glad I did. Usually I’m a traditional guy when it comes to […]
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A Dream of Seed is a new coffee house in the Itaewon/Gyeongridan /Haebanchon area. It’s a second story establishment occupying a spot down the street from Pizzarium and Thunder Burger. Of course it wouldn’t be a cafe without the usual espressos, cappuccinos, mochas, lattes, and macchiatos. There’s a selection of special lattes if you’re […]
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In Korea Indian and Nepali cuisine seem to come hand in hand. The folks at Shanti in Hongdae keep the trend going with a menu full of dishes from both countries. The menu has all the dishes you’d expect at a great Indidan restaurant. Appetizers include Somsa for 4,000 KRW, Masala Papad for 3,500 KRW, […]
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Over the past year I’ve heard great things about Chili King. I’m glad to report back that it definitely lives up to all the hype. This burger/hot dog joint in the belly of Itaewon may be small but it packs a big punch when it comes to taste. Right off the bat I should mention […]
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I have to say that when I first spotted Jonny Dumpling in Itaewon I was skeptical. Knowing that the guy servicing computers at Jonny Computers was now serving up dumplings didn’t exactly have me eager to experience his cooking. Maybe I’m too jaded. However, over the weeks, months, and years that I’ve passed by my […]
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