Survive & Thrive in Korea
Bundaegi happens to be one of those things that make me cringe. I’ve lived here for over two years and still I have not steeled my stomach, girded my loins or mustered my courage to try some of those beastly little critters. You see, dear readers, bundaegi happens to be cooked silkworm larvae. Usually the […]
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All Day Brunch in Apqujong. First, right off the bat, let me tell you this place is swanky.
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Feeling a bit peckish, my brother and I decided to take the plunge and discover the finer points of Korean Traditional bakery. We found such a place nearby and even though I couldn’t decipher the Korean (yeah I suck) it didn’t take any Sherlock Holmesian sleuthing to deduce that the wholesome bready goodness in the […]
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Neal’s Yard is a down home dessert and coffee place in Itaewon. It’s just down the road a bit from the KFC walking away from the Hamilton Hotel. What seperates Neal’s Yard from the other coffee establishments in the Da Won is their decidedly personal touch. For starters the entire place resembles the back yard […]
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When searching for a glass of wine to relax and unwind I suggest Kabinett in Itaewon. The wine bar is located next to the Itaewon hotel. Inside you’ll find an open space done in browns and reds and softly lit and bustling with wine connoisseurs and neophytes mixing and mingling. The din of conversation hits […]
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For our end of contract dinner my coworkers and I decided on VIPS. You can find the Denny’s style restaurant over Seoul. Our VIPS of choice is right outside Gangnam Station exit 7 on the second floor a few buildings down. Vips has a standard menu, but everyone in our party opted for the buffet. […]
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