Survive & Thrive in Korea
Karl Lagerfeld has been a fashion Icon for decades. His significance to the industry cannot be underestimated. He’s been the lead designer or creative director behind some of the world’s leading brands such as Chanel, Fendi, Chloe and H&M. Even if you don’t know his work his signature black suit, black tie, black shades, and […]
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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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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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Patisserie Michot brings a little bit of Parisian flair to the streets of Itaewon. This little bakery and cafe is the brain child of French Korean chef Grégoire Michot. Born in Busan but bred in the cities of France Michot started his pastry adventures at La Tour d’Argent in Paris. In Korea he co-founded and became chef of […]
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Nestled in the shadow of the 63 building on the edge of Yeoido lies the Noryangjin fish market. It’s a must see destination that shines among the tourist spots in Seoul. It’s an all out assault on the senses from your first eager step inside the warehouses until you drag yourself away stuffed with seafood […]
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Thanks to the good folks over at Rip City Seoul I learned about the coming DJ promotional party in Hongdae. The event promotes the coming 5th iteration of the World DJ festival here in Korea. This year it’s going down on the weekend of May 6th through the 8th. I suggest buying tickets online before […]
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