Survive & Thrive in Korea
Taste of Korea Poom Seoul Cooking along with the fresh ingredients of any traditional Korean meal is over 5,000 years of unique culinary history. Hansik (한식), meaning Korean food, is defined by the Korean Food Foundation as being three things: 1) healthy; 2) diverse in taste; and 3) culturally significant to a Korean tradition. With […]
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Thanksgiving Korea 2015, it’s time again and this year I’ve got a few options for you to think about for your Holiday meal. Although you have to think fast, because, due to a Turkey shortage (ZenKimchi) you may be dining on chicken or duck instead of your favorite Thanksgiving white meat. Sit Down, Put Your […]
Continue ReadingThe Shilla Seoul : The Parkview Buffet Having only visited your standard buffets in Seoul, I had no idea what was in store for me when invited by Brian to dine at The Shilla Seoul’s premium buffet, The Parkview. I expected good quality, especially considering the price tag that comes on this buffet, and my […]
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Hermitage Restaurant in Itaewon has undergone a face lift. The decor has been upgraded to a modern take on pre-1920s elegance (Downton Abbyesque) while the bar area seems very modern and of the moment. Surprisingly, the areas don’t clash. Most importantly, the menu has kept the tried and true faves like borscht, stuffed cabbage rolls, […]
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Looking for a quiet afternoon or a noisy night complete with good food, cold beer, and strong drinks….look no further than Mi Cook Oppa. You already know from the name that you are dealing with witty wordsmiths at the helm of the operation. So do what comes naturally and investigate. The owners are crafty both […]
Continue ReadingNot so Blue after Flying Pan Blue Coex. I mostly enjoy consuming vittles in my enclave of Yongsan, the Itaewon area to be exact. However, I have always had to venture across the bridge to Gangnam-gu to earn the scratch to pay for the aforementioned vittles. Yesterday, I enjoyed a enjoyed a decadent brunch for […]
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