Survive & Thrive in Korea
They say Brazilians do it better. And after dinner at Mercado I’d have to wholeheartedly agree. This churrascaria, Brazilian steak house, tucked away in the warren like streets of Apgujeong serves up cuts of beef so rare and fine that you’ll be licking your plate if not your fingers clean. Brazilian steaks houses are not […]
Continue Reading
The Tacos Mexican Grill is the latest Mexican offering I’ve come across in Seoul. It’s located in Gangnam around the corner from Harlem and NB. I have to say it’s in a great location even with Dos Tacos not too far off and Taco Rico just a ways across the street. It’s like a Mexican […]
Continue Reading
The aptly named Burger Hunter in Gangnam strives to appease the burger hungry masses. I have to say that I spotted this new place while I was on my way to Taco Rico with my friend Rebekah. We were both in the mood for some good Mexican food, but after spotting a new burger joint […]
Continue Reading
Platoon Kunsthalle Night Flea Market Night Flea Market KICK ASS KOREA reason 5 As you approach the first thing you notice is the flicker of strobe lights splashed on the buildings. Then, as you come closer, the rumble of hip hop beats grows. Nearby, passerby on their own evening adventure slow, heads rubbernecking to see […]
Continue Reading
Platoon Kunsthalle Last year a new building went up in the posh neighborhood of Apgujeong. Actually it’s more than just a building, it’s a community. Originating in Germany the Platoon concept focuses on harnessing the power of artists through interconnectivity and collective purpose towards giving birth to creative ideas and seeing them nurtured to fruition. […]
Continue Reading
Situated in the affluent neighborhood of Gangnam-gu the Bongeunsa Temple is a resplendent oasis of peace in the steel jungle of Seoul. The temple first rose way back in 794 by the monk Yeon-hoe under the name of Kyongseoungsa. The temple stands on the side of Sudo Mountain just across from the COEX shopping plaza. […]
Continue Reading