Survive & Thrive in Korea
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 […]
Continue Reading
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 […]
Continue Reading
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 […]
Continue Reading
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 […]
Continue ReadingWings: The universally loved but oh so difficult to pull off dish. Deceptively easy and the list of restaurants who have tried and failed remains a long one. Just about a month ago I tried a wing night over on Gyeongridan at the Metro and while those wings looked so tasty and delicious on the […]
Continue Reading
Umbrellas be damned, sweating isn’t sexy, and let’s face facts… it’s just too too hot to cook. The Shuttle Delivery Rockets have taken off and the crew is driving through alleys, up hills, and through the tunnels to get delicious food, drinks, and desserts to the hungry masses in the torrential downpours and energy-evaporating heat. […]
Continue Reading