Survive & Thrive in Korea
Although I’ve known of Trevia for some time, walking by while out to get coffee or glimpsing from behind the glass of a buss zipping by, I never took the time to actually stop and go in until a few days ago. I’m glad I did. Usually I’m a traditional guy when it comes to […]
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A Dream of Seed is a new coffee house in the Itaewon/Gyeongridan /Haebanchon area. It’s a second story establishment occupying a spot down the street from Pizzarium and Thunder Burger. Of course it wouldn’t be a cafe without the usual espressos, cappuccinos, mochas, lattes, and macchiatos. There’s a selection of special lattes if you’re […]
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Noxa is an Italian style restaurant in the Gyeongridan neighborhood. I’ts been there for as long as I can remember, but I only just recently stepped in to grab a bite. My friend Sonia and I made an impulse decision and opted for an early dinner after work. Noxa has a few things going for […]
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Living in such a big city like Seoul one would think international dishes would be easy to come by. For the most part that is decidedly true. For instance, its hard to go a few blocks without seeing an Italian restaurant of some kind. Other countries however aren’t as readily represented. In particular Russian cuisine […]
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Bao in Itaewon is a welcome addition to the ever growing restaurant scene in the HBC/Gyeonidan scene. If you haven’t spotted this hidden treasure then make your way over to Gyeonidan. It’s just across the street from Lazy Sue and next door to Noxa. First you can choose the Bao basic and decide between noodles or […]
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EDITORS NOTE: has been replaced by Taste of Thailand Great seafood has just become that much easier to find thanks to Sydney Seafood in Itaewon close to Gyeongnidan. The new restaurant specializes in fish and chips. You can order them either grilled, my favorite, or battered for 12,000 KRW. The set menu includes a soft […]
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