February What's Happening



You can also find these events in the newest issue of Eloquence Magazine.

February 1 through 10
Lunar New Year Package at JW Marriot Seoul, Gangnam.This comprehensive package includes a one night stay in one of our luxurious Superior Rooms complete with Marriott's new sumptuous, extra-substantial mattresses, a food and beverage certificate for the Marriott Cafe (up to a KRW70,000 value), full access to the Marquis Thermal Spa & Fitness club – Asia's largest indoor fitness center, indoor swimming pool, running track, climbing wall and a full range of thermal baths. Also included is a special late check out available until 2 p.m. February 1st through 10th. 1 night stay, checkout at 2pm. W199,000 per room (VAT and service charge not included, local residents only). 6282-6282.

From February 7
Send a Chocolate Letter to Someone You Love from the Grand Kitchen and Deli Bonbons at the Grand InterContinental Seoul. Write a letter on chocolate with your own personalized message. Come prepared with the message you want to send and our chef will write it for you in either black or white chocolate. With three different styles to choose from, this is truly a chocolate gift like no other. Your order will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. These chocolates go on sale beginning February 7 and prices range from 20,000 to 35,000 won. (VAT not included.) 559-7653.

Love is like a box of Chocolates. The Grand InterContinental Seoul’s executive pastry chef Martin Chiffers has created boxes made of 100% chocolate and pink sugar. Contained within each box is a selection of chocolates including wild strawberries, ginseng, mulbery, raspberry rose petal, champagne bubbles and earl grey. The COEX InterContinental Seoul also has a variety of Valentines Day chocolates and special cakes for sale. From W6,000, cakes start at W38,000 (VAT included). 559-7653.

February 14
Wine flight at Kabbinett in Itaewon. Kabbinett will be celebrating Valentine’s day with a selection of wines and food while couples will be serenaded by live music of the “Soul Lounge Trio” The set menu includes a glass of top quality, “Edition Baum”-German Riesling, a wine flight of 9 different red wines, an entree or cheese platter, and a glass of sparkling Lambrusco with a “White Wine Chocolate Mousse” for dessert. 6 pm-10 pm; music from 8:30pm. W45,000 +VAT. 790-7034.

Table 34 on the 34th floor located in the Grand InterContinental Seoul offers an elegant five-course dinner menu featuring truffles, foie gras, and a pink champagne parfait. On Valentines Day patrons are invited to BLUSH-our stylish bar and lounge located on the first floor—for a complimentary drink. 559-7631.

Candlelight dinner at Chef Meili in Itaewon. The 3 course dinner starts with a hot smoked salmon on a potato crust topped with avocado horseradish cream. The entree is Chateaubriand- a double beef tenderloin- with boletto mushroom glace deviande sauce and accompanied with gnocchi and glazed red beets. And finish your evening with a velvety chocolate mousse with strawberry chutney. Reservations are recommended. W49,000 per person + VAT. 797-3820.

Gastronomic Feast at Toque Diner in Hannam-dong. Chef Jane Chang offers a special 6 course meal Valentine's Day Dinner which has a theme of chocolate and strawberries. Start off with “Fresh Oysters and Seared Scallop with White Chocolate Champagne Sabayon, Roasted Red Pepper-Strawberry Soup with Strawberry Chips, and Beet and Strawberry Salad with Chocolate Dressing.” The entrees are, “Balsamic-Chocolate marinated Duck with Balsamic-Strawberry Sauce and Ribeye Steak with Red Wine-Chocolate Sauce and Seared Strawberries.” And finish your culinary journey with a “Chocolate Lava Cake with Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries.” W40,000 per person(VAT included). 794-3834.

Enjoy Seoul’s spectacular nightline from Marco Polo on the 52nd floor of the Trade Center building for a five-course Mediterranean-style meal or a seven-course Asian-style meal. On Valentines Day each couple will be presented with a rose. (service charge and VAT will be added.) 559-7620.

February 20
Seoul Wine Club Event at Kabbinett in Itaewon. Join Kabbinett for a fun and educational event at Wine Quiz Night. Join up in teams and test your knowledge about wines from various countries- all questions are multiple choice or True/False so anyone can be a winner! Make new friends, learn about wines, and enjoy great wines and food- not to mention great prizes for the winners. Full dinner and wine is included. 6:30 pm– 9:00 pm (Mingling from 6:30, Quiz game starts from 7:00pm) W40,000. 790-7034.

February 22
Masque party at Zelen in Itaewon. Drink wine and taste authentic Bulgarian food in hip, upscale atmosphere. There is a variety of wines from different regions and the food includes Bulgarian specialities such as Spinach Rolladas, Eggplant Salad, Smoked Salmon Canapes, Chicken and Lamb Skewers, and much more. This month’s theme is a masque party, so wear a mask to get the special price of W28,000. Masks will be for sale at the door. 8 pm- 12 pm (food will be served till 10 pm.)

February 23
An Eloquent Wine Tasting at Kabbinett in Itaewon. A great evening of gourmet food and delightful wines. Join us with our partners at Eloquence Magazine for an unforgettable night. Learn about fantastic wines from around the world as we try them! This months theme: Big Red wines! Heavy red wines and more. Price includes appetizers, dinner and plenty of wine! 6:00 pm-10 pm. W35,000 pre-paid (W40,000 walk-in). Reservations are highly recommended. 790-7034.

Ongoing
Wine and Tapas at Toque diner in Hannam-dong. Notable tapas include Brushetta, Bacon Wrapped String Beans, Red Glazed Chicken Drumlets, Fish and Chips, and Deep Fried Feta and Spinach Tortellini. Get 1 tapa and a glass of wine for W10,000. Get 2 free tapas with any bottle of wine. 11 pm- 11 pm. 794-3834.

Please send your dining events to Daniel Gray at dining@eloquence.co.kr

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