Survive & Thrive in Korea
Editor’s Note: Sadly gentrification has pushed this place out! Closed. DeEspresso is a teeny tiny spot along the main HBC drag, but it’s a cozy place to chill with a cup of coffee in one hand and a kindle in the other. The make the most out of the space, strategically placing tables in just […]
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Sometimes you just need something different. Sometimes you don’t want to go out of your way to get it. Sure, I can find the beats I want to hear by going to Hongdae, but sometimes I don’t want to leave my hood to hear the music I want to hear. Now I don’t have to. […]
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Editor’s Note: Toucan has closed. Outside of my friend Viniese, whose family ships her the ingredients to whip together an authentic jerk meal, I didn’t think I’d experience anything close to the jerk chicken I remember having back in Negril, especially not in Seoul. However, I’m surprised and happy to say that the new restaurant Toucan in […]
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Phillies has been one of the mainstays of HBC since I can remember first coming to the area. Though I’ve only been a handful of times it’s a spot where both Koreans and Expats meet, greet, eat and drink excessively and often. For me it’s a spot to catch up with friends and grab a […]
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While some cafes possess the heart and warmth of your grandmother’s living room Hackney exudes the sleek coolness of your gay uncle’s den. Owner and proprietor Yum Yeong-il has imbued the place with a definite modern stark white, black, and gray palette. It’s a place to grab a bite to eat, and gossip with friends over […]
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After the disappointment of Wing Bakery I didn’t have much hope for a new bakery in the Itaewon area. I’m happy to say my sorrows have been wiped away with the arrival of The Bakers Table. Located right at the foot of the overhead walkway between HBC and Gyeongridan this European bakery fills a much […]
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