Survive & Thrive in Korea
I’ve been to Jamaica too many times over the years not to recognize good Jamaican Food when I come across it. Needless to say, finding a Caribbean place serving up Island dishes (especially Jamaican dishes) seems like a Sisyphean chore in Korea. Well, thanks to Gemma over at A Fat Girl’s Food Guide I got […]
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Being on vacation has its perks. It means I’m able to get around to try places I haven’t yet gotten to. As a lover of all things breakfast and brunch, first up on my list: The Original Pancake House. This place has been open in Itaewon for awhile now. I’ve heard a mix of good […]
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Banh Mi Lee in the HBC (Haebanchon) neighborhood in Itaewon boasts some of the most tastiest Vietnamese sandwiches I’ve ever had. Don’t know what a Banh mi is? Well, it’s the baby of French colonialism in Vietnam. Combining the deliciousness of French baked baguettes with the freshness of Vietnamese vegetables and spices. If you’ve never […]
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Sometimes you want what you want no matter how good or bad it is for you. That’s how I feel about Western Chinese food. No, Western Chinese isn’t so entirely authentic, but damn, it sure does taste oh so good. Now, I could go on about the not so new Panda Express in Myeongdong, but […]
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I’m happy to report that a new spot has opened in the HBC neighborhood. All the bread lovers should rejoice because Brooklyn Bagels has opened its doors. Inside the space may be small but that hardly matters since having a morning bagel as I run for the bus at 7 am makes every day a […]
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Le Chien Blanc, French for the white dog, is the latest spot to spring up in the trendy HBC neighborhood. When you approach the shop the aroma of freshly baked bread envelops you in a warm hug, drawing you in. Stepping inside the cozy little bakery presents you with an array of baked deliciousness. On the left […]
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