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Southeastern Seoul

Beautiful Barbecue House: Hwago Jip

Posted  January 26, 2012  by  Daniel

Reviewed November 2009, but I went back in January 2011 and it is still very good. Grilled Australian Beef with Garlic…ymmm… With the numerous Korean barbecue restaurants in Seoul, it might be hard to find one that stands out from the rest. One of my favorites, however, is in Seoul’s Cheongdam-dong neighborhood and they differentiate [...]

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Northeastern Seoul

Namu Restaurant at W Hotel

Posted  January 25, 2012  by  Daniel

  The W Hotel is not just a hotel, it is an experience. It is like the city on the hill that reminds the rest of us in Seoul, what it is like to live the good life. From Mount Acha, the hotel overlooks the Han river from the east side. At night this view [...]

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Food News

My Weekend In the Korean Country

Posted  January 23, 2012  by  Daniel

This was the first Seollal (Korean New Years) with my Korean mother. It’s a bit strange because I always adored how quiet the city was when the rest of the country was making their trips to their hometowns. Though I was a bit weary, I decided to make the trek home. I expected more craziness [...]

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Food News

South Korea Food Report 2:The Rising Cost of Kimchi

Posted  January 19, 2012  by  Daniel

  In November 2011, food prices rose 4.2% from the previous month and 20% on the year. Although this year the price of kimchi did remain stable at around ($3 a head) and did not jump up to $10-$18 dollars a head like last year. The costs of other ingredients such as garlic, chili powder, [...]

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Northeastern Seoul

The First Penguin – A Perfect Study Spot

Posted  January 19, 2012  by  Dustin Cole

That’s my life these days. Except for the mandatory soju flooded nights out with the classmates, it’s been coffee and studying, coffee and studying. You get it. But luckily I found the perfect spot right next to my house to get my coffee and study fix. The 1st Penguin. I think they’re in love with [...]

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The Korean Street Truck Adventures: Chapter 6: Korean Palate Training

People often ask me when why I am working so hard to perfect my Korean food recipes if I’m using family recipes.  They seem surprised when I tell them “No”. Don’t get me wrong, I wish I was using family recipes; it wou...
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Beautiful Barbecue House: Hwago Jip

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The Bottom Line: 4 / 5 - Very Good
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Helen’s Kitchen: Artisan Makgeolli Bar near COEX

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The Bottom Line: 3 / 5 - Above Average
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Wang Thai: Good Thai in Seoul:

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The Bottom Line: 3 / 5 - Above Average
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Namu Restaurant at W Hotel

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The Bottom Line: 4 / 5 - Very Good
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A Walking Martini

It’s a day of snow in Seoul. One of many I don’t know. It came late last night and blanketed the walks. It awaited us in the morning as we woke. One cup of coffee to get going. A hot shower for strength. I layered m...
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My Weekend In the Korean Country

This was the first Seollal (Korean New Years) with my Korean mother. It’s a bit strange because I always adored how quiet the city was when the rest of the country was making their trips to their hometowns. Though I was a...
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Hiking – Gwanaksan (관악산)

Directions: Sadang Station (Line 2/1) Exit 4, walk 5 minutes and make a sharp right and walk up the hill. Follow other climbers or look out for hiking stores. It’s not hard to find, fear not. And getting lost is always fu...
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