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September 29, 2009
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Vinyl in Hongdae: Cocktails in a Ziplock bag

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Daniel
Daniel Gray is a Korean adoptee that returned to Korean in 2005 because he wanted to try and find his birth mother and to learn about Korean culture. He started a restaurant review blog in 2007, www.seouleats.com, that became a local and international hit. He and his blog has been featured in the New York Times, Monocle Magazine, The Kimchi Chronicles, Bizarre Foods, Rudy Maxa, Olive Magazine, Euronews and much more. He now is a partner at O’ngo Food Communications (www.ongofood.com), which is a culinary tourism and consulting company that offers Korean cooking classes and restaurant tours to travelers. Their food tours and cooking classes are ranked as one of the top attractions in Seoul according to tripadvisor.
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Central Seoul: Samcheongdong, Insadong, Jongno, City Hall
Central Seoul 2: Myeongdong, Itaewon, Hannam, Dongdaemun, Haebangchon
Northeastern Seoul: Nowon, Ulijeonbu
Northwest Seoul: Hapjeong, Hongdae Sinchon, Ewha
South Seoul: Express Bus Terminal, Seoul National University of Education, Nambu Bus Terminal, Daechidong
Southeastern Seoul: Apgujeong, Sinsa, Olympic Park, Jamsil, COEX
Southwestern Seoul: Noryangjin Fish Market, Seoul University, Mullae, Sindorim, Yeouido


 
 

 
Food News

Is 6 year-old Red Ginseng Extract Really worth its weight in Gold?

Cheong Gwangjang So the other day at Jegi-dong, Gyeongdong Market, I finally decided to try the red ginseng extract to see if it was really as special as people say it is. Koreans say that red ginseng is a cure-all and it gives...
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Northwest Seoul

A Night Out in Hongdae is a Must-have Experience

Hong Cup  Hongdae is the hip street where art, fashion, college life, music, and angst all collide.  There are so many things that you can see. Plus there are many great eateries such as street stalls, barbecue places...
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Video

Soju Scene: Drum Line in Hongdae

I did a food tour in Hongdae last night and I was just happening to pass by Hongdae Park when an impromptu drum line just exploded. It was awesome! I just love the big guy to the left with the sunglasses: he has so much energy ...
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Video

Video: BBQ Lamb Skewers in the Plastic Surgery Capital of Seoul

 It was a blast meeting Jamie Frater of Listverse.com while he was in Seoul. One of the places that we got to go together was Shim Yang, a popular lamb skewer restaurant in Apgujeong. This is another great video produ...
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Food News

Aliens Deliver Vegan Treats to Your Door!

Alien’s Day Out  Who doesn’t like homemade cookies and cakes delivered to your door? (If this applies to you, please stop reading my blog and go away). These days, I have been thinking of gifts to get friends a...
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Central Seoul

Vegan, Temple-style Kimbap at Balwoo Gongyang Kong

Dae-Ahn Sunim I feel quite lucky these days because my good friend, Monk Dae-Ahn is an amazing person and amazing chef. She is a creative and logical person that is pushing the envelope of what is considered Vegan Cuisine. She ...
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Central Seoul

O’ngo Street Food Tours- Seoul, Korea Video

Wow! Watch this professional made video by the good people over at Jetsetzero. It’s a video on the food tours that we do here. Thank you so much for your efforts in making this.Experience the amazingly diverse, delicious,...
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Food News

Check out the Alien’s Day Out Vegan Bakeshop!

Alien’s Day Out Bake Shop I was lucky enough to meet up with Mipa Lee of Alien’s Day Out today at my cooking school.  She and my friend Lilian came over to discuss a bake sale that we are planning on havin...
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  1. Must Love Movies

    may be worth a try

    my captcha lebutpop

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    September 29, 2009 at 3:58 am


  2. Justin

    exit 2 will put you on the wrong side of the street. take exit 1. :)

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    September 29, 2009 at 3:59 am


  3. Roboseyo

    Do they have mini-mini-bags for Dan? If so, how thoughtful!

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    September 29, 2009 at 4:35 am


  4. Paula

    and what exactly is that child drinking? ^^

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    September 29, 2009 at 5:03 am


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    September 30, 2009 at 5:35 am


  6. Bucheon Matt

    could give directions or landmarks nearby to vinyl. i am sure i have been past there but missed it whilst stumbling through hongdae. thanks.

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    October 1, 2009 at 12:18 am


  7. Daniel Gray

    Matt: It's near Joker Red and down the street from the 7-11. Paula: I hope juice. Roboseyo…no comment. Angelina: thank you.

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    October 1, 2009 at 12:43 am



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