Survive & Thrive in Korea
EDITORS NOTE: pizzasta has closed I’ll be there for you isn’t just a phrase from the theme song of Friends, it’s also the motto of Pizzasta, a pizzeria located on the funky streets of Hongdae. It’s an open air spot perfect to just walk up to the counter and order a slice before hitting a […]
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EDITORS Hip. Modern. Stylish. Those are the three words that sum up Hongdae’s El Bliss perfectly. It’s a lounge restaurant that brings a much needed grown up sensibilty to the wild child party scene vibe of Hongdae. The interior of El Bliss is sleek and sexy. Blacks and oranges combined with an edgy Asiatic influence […]
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Sadly, I’ve come to realize that when it comes to Italian food in Seoul I’ve resigned myself to mediocre fare. This realization came about in two instances. First, when my friend pointed out that the pasta I was slowly and ruefully shoveling into my mouth at Hera’s in Itaewon should be taken back to the […]
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To say that I am a lover of the ice creams is like stating the world is round. It’s an undeniable fact. So if you’re like me then you’ve made the rounds of Baskin Robbins and Cold Stones in Korea. Sure these places have a fondest in my heart, but occasionally I want something different […]
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In Korea Indian and Nepali cuisine seem to come hand in hand. The folks at Shanti in Hongdae keep the trend going with a menu full of dishes from both countries. The menu has all the dishes you’d expect at a great Indidan restaurant. Appetizers include Somsa for 4,000 KRW, Masala Papad for 3,500 KRW, […]
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Every month the folks at the World DJ Festival have cooked up an exciting fun filled time in Hongdae. The plan is simple. A dj, a few hundred headsets, and the equipment to stream the music live into each and every head that shows up. The following photos come from the shindig they threw down […]
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