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Blast from the Past: Korea in 2007

I was going through some pictures on my computer and it is pleasant reminiscing about my early days in Seoul. In 2006, I moved to Seoul from Gyeong ju and I was an English teacher at an elementary school and later a teacher at ...
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High Class Korean Food at Ondal Restaurant at Walkerhill Hotel

Opulent Korean Food at Ondal Written by Seouleats In the past, Royal Court Cuisine was a mystery for most in Korean society for only the royalty and nobility could enjoy it. The descriptions of colorful, artistic foods made wi...
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Cafes/Bars
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Tapas and Wine at 48th Street in Cheongdam, Seoul

Cheongdam is where all the rich and fabulous people hang out and one place in particular that is quite nice is 48th Street by Cheongdam Intersection. This place has multiple stories. The first floor has a cafe like atmosphere w...
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The Christmas Market at the French Village in Seorae

Christmas Market This is always a great event and I’m definitely thinking of going. Who would like to join me? It’s this Saturday from 10am to 4pm an they have foie gras, good cheese, and bread! Dan Come take a cook...
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Non-Korean Eats

Live Blog: Bossa Nova Brazilian in Uljeongbu

I am having dinner with my friends in Uljeongbu at Bossa Nova. The place has a cool vibe and unlimited meat. This Brazilian BBQ is generous with their meat. I recommend their rump steak and their top sirloin. The meat is 25,000...
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Central Seoul

Myeongtae Naejang Guk: Fish Guts Soup

Fish guts taste good. Especially when they are all boiled together in a spicy fish broth with bean sprouts and other veggies. Myeongtae is walleye pollack and naejang are the guts such as the intestines, liver, eggs, and other ...
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Central Seoul 2

Dinner: Beef Burrito at Taco Taco Chili Chili

How much can location affect a restaurant? As long as I have been in Seoul, Taco Taco Chili Chili had prime location on noksapyeong road. But due to a new construction, they (along with my beloved namsan kimchi chiggae) were fo...
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Activities/ Events
 

Saturday Cooking Classes in December

December is quickly approaching and we are planning some new Saturday cooking classes for people that might be too busy to make it to our classes on the weekdays. We have a shortened schedule because of Christmas coming up. Her...
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Korea Night Dining Tours for Korea Food Expo 2011

Are you a buyer coming to Korea on November 7th to the 11th for Korea Food Expo? If you are we have a special Night Dining, Business Networking Dinner for guests, courtesy of the Korea Food Expo. The cost of the tour is free an...
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Nigerian Food at Mama African

Originally published in the July Issue of Seoul Magazine Mama African Mama African: Spicy Meat Stew with Yam The restaurant invites you in with a royal blue sign in yellow script and the place has an American cowboy parlor feel...
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Why is there no Food Channel in Korea

Korea is a country of foodies. All day most conversations revolve around food. I am sitting with my mother watching television on Chuseok morning and as we flip through the channels I see shows for food, cooking, housewares, si...
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Food News

Kwangjuyo Hwajo and Makgeolli Plant

Kwangjuyo Makgeolli Plant Several weeks ago I was invited along with the members of Les Toque Blanc by Lucia Cho of Kwangjuyo to check out their Ceramics Factory and their makgeolli and premium soju plant. It was an e...
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Central Seoul 2

Uzbek Watermelon

Uzbek Watermelon I spotted these odd looking melons at Samarkand in Seoul ( over by Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station exit 5). They look like cantaloupe but are the size of watermelon. I didn’t have a chance to ...
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Food News

O’ngo Food Communications is an Exclusive Partner for COEX for Korea Food Week

I am happy to announce that my company, O’ngo Food Communications, is now in an official partnership with COEX for Korea Food Expo. It is Korea’s largest food expo. It will be 8 days of food and festivities&nbs...
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Cooking

Pumpkin Juk and Knife cut noodles by the Seoul Arts Center

Anchor Knife Cut Noodles Rain. Please go. You are totally bringing me down.  Luckily, Korea has lots of food to fight the urge to curl up in a turtle position and hide under a bed. One of those dishes is calguksu. It is a ...
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Cafes/Bars

Cafe Review: Cafe West ‘n East

Cafe W.e. west ‘n east Every once in a while a new concept starts in Korea that is very fresh and new. It is so unique that soon everyone tries to copy it. For example, Vinyl over by Hongdae has been doing cocktails in a ...
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Activities/ Events

Oktoberfest 2011 at Grand Hilton Seoul

Ashley Cheeseman, one of my fellow members of LTB Korea sent me this message to remind me message about the awesome Oktoberfest that he hosts every year at the Grand Hilton. Right now you can get in on an Early Bird Specia...
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Food News

Private Dinner Parties and Catering with Esclusivo

My Italian Brother, Seba (Chef Sebastiano Giagregorio formerly of Antonio Restaurant) has recently opened up a private dining and luxury catering business in Apgujeong called Esclusivo. It is a beautiful space with wonderful pr...
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