Survive & Thrive in Korea
How in the world Braai Republic escaped a review from me I have no idea. I’ve eaten here a few times in the past few months and I somehow I believed that I’d written it up. Not so! So here we go folks! I didn’t know what to expect when I heard the words South […]
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Editor’s Note: Toucan has closed. Outside of my friend Viniese, whose family ships her the ingredients to whip together an authentic jerk meal, I didn’t think I’d experience anything close to the jerk chicken I remember having back in Negril, especially not in Seoul. However, I’m surprised and happy to say that the new restaurant Toucan in […]
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This past week I finally managed to make it over to Vatos in Itaewon. If you’re like me then you’ve probably been hearing about this place since it opened last November. I’ve meant to pop over and check out all the hype, but never found the time. That all changed when universe aligned and I […]
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Though Irish pubs literally abound in Itaewon it’s a bit of a chore to find an English counterpart. That search has become a bit easier with the addition of The Rose & Crown. Just off the main back road behind the Hamilton Hotel, The Rose & Crown aims to bring a bit of English sensibility […]
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The COEX Wine Buffet at the Intercontinental Coex Hotel executes a flawless victory night after night. Of course, it helps that the luxurious surroundings lend itself to an experience of debauchery and devilment. The lobby is simultaneously spacious airy and uncommonly intimate courtesy of the light show that drenches the high back love seats and plush chairs […]
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Meat Packing Seoul doesn’t mince around with its concept, let alone it’s name. It’s all about meat, meat, and more meat. Meat is exactly what they pack you with once you’ve settled in for the dinner buffet. Meat Packing Seoul differs from the other steak buffets in that tend to trend toward the Brazilian churrascaria […]
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