Survive & Thrive in Korea
In hannam-dong there’s a building with a glassy obsidian sheen that draws the gaze of everyone who comes near. Though, possibly, its their noses that are being drawn since this looming tower of black steel and glass houses the gossamer delicate baking goods of Passion Five. From the outset you know its not going to […]
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Tartine has been in Itaewon for quite awhile now. Alas I have only just begun to taste their offerings begging a few weeks ago. I’m kicking myself now for not walking in sooner. This place quite simply puts the delish in deliciousness. You see, Tartine specializes in their namesake which, when translated from French, means […]
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When it comes to Vietnamese food I admit I’m a total newbie. I head straight for the Pho and don’t even look at much less consider anything else. Pho is what I know. It’s tasty. It’s good. That’s all I needed from any Vietnamese place or so I thought. Thanks to my friend Linh introducing […]
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TG BRUNCH On Gyenidan I’ve found a new place to satisfy my brunch cravings. TG Brunch Café may be tiny in size but they make up for it in the excellent food and service. The menu offers a true brunch experience with breakfast and lunch selections. There’s two breakfast sets. Set A comes with eggs, […]
Continue ReadingThere’s no doubt about it: Seoul is one huge city. It’s so massive and overwhelming that a new comer might be fooled into thinking that the alternating spider web of side streets and skyscraper thoroughfares are all there is. That would be a shame since Seoul really does have a bunch of unique neighborhoods with […]
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Queer Seoul Series An Expat Guide to Queer Seoul Part III: Vex in the City When it comes to gay night life in Seoul my online endeavors revealed it all revolves around Itaewon and Jongno. You can think of Jongno as an older gentleman, dignified, set in his ways who likes to partake of the […]
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