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Just for the record

Posted May 19, 2013 by Daniel

I have been getting some concerned emails, supportive emails and angry emails these days from my readers. First of all, thank you for being concerned and thank you for taking the time to read the blog. I have been having some technical issues with wordpress and I think that this theme has finally frustrated me [...]

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I am missing London Bites

Posted May 19, 2013 by Daniel

I am supposed to be finishing up an article on Korean food but as I sit here, I am craving the food that I ate in London. Boy was that an epic food trip. Borough Market was one of the most interesting markets that I have been to and I ate so many things there [...]

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Korea in May: Bapjikgo Tea Woorim

Posted May 18, 2013 by Daniel

Yesterday was a great day. I went to an art exhibition in Seogyodong with my fiance and tried some great food in the area. I really like the Hansung University area and even went to check out some apartments in the area. Yes, it seems like the next stage of my life is coming and [...]

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Guest Post: Top Three French Bakeries in Seoul

Posted May 13, 2013 by Guest Contributor

There are many European expats including French businessmen that live in Seoul. Some of the perks they get from living in the beautiful Korean city are the low cost of living, great public transportation, security, and convenience. There are many stores, restaurants, and bakeries that are just walking distance from each other. You can wake [...]

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The Hamlet Problem

Posted May 12, 2013 by Daniel

So after some thought and soul searching I think I know what my problem is. I want it all and I need action to make it happen but I have taken too much on so I am left in a state of inaction. I have a good life and I make a good living in [...]

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North Korean DMZ Tour Offerings for April-June 2013

Posted April 8, 2013 by Daniel

Here is our DMZ schedule offerings for April, May and June. Our company, O’ngo Food Communications does not operate these tours ourselves, but they are run by our trusted tour partners. Actually, there are only two tour companies that are allowed to run DMZ tours in Korea. Now as a licensed tour company we can offer [...]

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Sunday Date: Hong Kong Noodles and Artful Panini’s

Posted April 7, 2013 by Daniel

It was a good Sunday and I did a bit of exploring with my friend. We started the day at Cheonki Myeongga in Itaewon for some Hong Kong Style Lomein and Wonton Soup. The shrimp they used in the wonton soup (large for 9,000 won) were fresh made and the dumpling skin was silky. What [...]

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Photoblog: Seoul from Light to Night

Posted April 3, 2013 by Daniel

Here are some pictures I took on a recent outing.

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Ajumama Food Truck featured on ABC Video

Posted March 31, 2013 by Daniel

Watch More News Videos at ABC | Technology News | Celebrity News My food buddy, Laura of Ajumama can be seen in the ABC News Video. She’s kicking some but in Columbus, Ohio. If you are in the area you should check out her inventive and sassy Korean cuisine. Follow her on twitter at https://twitter.com/ajumamacbus Dan

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Italian Food Festival 5/25-6/09

Posted March 26, 2013 by Dustin Cole

From May 25th to June 9th, the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Peroni Beer, along with several top quality local Italian restaurants, will be hosting an Italian Food Festival. Yesterday I joined the Press Launch Event and go to meet these wonderful chefs, and with the Italian Ambassador, at Spasso Italian Restaurant in Gangnam. Each [...]

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How is Jyoti Restaurant #1 on Tripadvisor?

Posted March 19, 2013 by Daniel

it It makes you wonder how legit the rankings are because I am in an empty restaurant at 8pm on Wednesday Night that has 2 open cans of paint on the floor with a loud worker on his phone. There are about 8 tables that can sit four people each. the food came out quickly [...]

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Tapioca and mango drink

Posted March 9, 2013 by Daniel

it tastes pretty good with the mango juice and tapioca balls. Yum. You can find them at mango six. Locations all over korea.

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Lunch at Stone Pot Kitchen

Posted March 9, 2013 by Daniel

This is a new bibimbap concept restaurant in the Yongsan Station shopping complex by the Cgv theatre. It is an upscale take with bibimbap starting at 10,900 won. You get rice cake to start and a minimal number of banchan (3). The interior is stylish with good lighting and music. It has a bit of [...]

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Cajun Dinner at Pier 17 on Garusugil

Posted March 8, 2013 by Daniel

Tasting notes. Drinks are sweet but very inventive. I got a blue margarita with sharks in it. The sharks were filled with strawberry daquiri. Good drinks and great if you are in a festive New Orleans mood. I ordered the couples tasting menu (~30,000) We started with the Oysters Rockefeller. They were cute but needed [...]

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Shabu Shabu Bar at CJ Foodville at IFC Mall in Yeouiddo

Posted March 6, 2013 by Daniel

I am having lunch at the Shabu Shabu Bar at CJ Foodville and it is awesome. You pick whatever you want off the moving belt such as veggies, beef, seafood, noodles, dumplings and more and then cook it at your own personal hot pot. I love the variety and the energy of this place. I [...]

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Recommended Eats: Two Hands Burger, Dakhanmari and Zen

Posted March 3, 2013 by Daniel

Two Hands Burger Yep, it place is aptly named because you do need two hands to eat these burgers. At first grab the burger juices, condiments and maybe egg yolk (or chili) ooze out as you take a bite. The patties are chargrilled, the buns are whole wheat and toasted, and the fillings piled just [...]

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