Toque Diner Christmas Dinner

Here are some details that I got from Chef Jane Chang from Toque Diner. I'm a fan of the food- it's home style American and it's great for cold winter days when you feel a bit homesick. Here are the details and be sure to make reservations in advance- I know that seats fill out fast.

Dan

Dear Toque Friends,

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
I know it's a little early to be saying this but you know time flies and Christmas will be here sooner than you thought.
End of the year is a busy time, especially in Korea, for many of you but I hope you have a chance to relax a bit and spend time with your loved ones.
I know many of you will be leaving Seoul for the holidays, but for those of you who will be around Toque will be having 2 events to celebrate Christmas.

1. Christmas Eve 6 Course Dinner(December 24, Monday) \40,000 (VAT included)

I will be preparing a gourmet 6 course dinner that includes a seafood course, chicken course, steak course and other dishes that you could never have anywhere else. We also will be serving a glass of red or white wine with the dinner. Reservation times are 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

2. Christmas Turkey Brunch(December 25, Tuesday) \35,000 (VAT included)

For those of you who missed out on our Thanksgiving Turkey Buffet, you have another chance to come and enjoy moist, juicy turkey. We'll be preparing all-u-can-eat turkey, mashed potato, cranberry sauce, quiche, french toast, dessert and much more. Brunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Reservations fill up quite fast so I recommend that you call in ASAP.


December always makes me sentimental and always reminds me of the times when I couldn't be with my family.
I hope everyone can spend some time with your family and loved ones but if you can't, I wish that Toque could be your "family" in Seoul.

I hope for many new memories to be made with your family and relatives this December.
Thank you and Happy Holidays!!

Jane

장정은 Jane Chang
Owner/Chef Toque Diner
682-1 Hannam-Dong Yongsan-Gu, Seoul
Tel: (02)794-3834
Fax: (02)794-3828

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