March What's Happening Events

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Weekend Sushi Buffet at Irodori in the Renaissance Seoul Hotel. Irodori chooses only the freshest, high quality seafood. Seven kinds of sashimi and eight kinds of sushi, including flatfish, red snapper, tuna and scallop. Each piece of sushi is made on request. Tepanyaki service is also available. Saturday and Sunday. W55,000 lunch, W60,000 for dinner, and Children under 11 years old will be charged half-price. (tax and service charges are excluded). 2222-8659.

March 1 until April 30
Tempting Sweet Fresh Strawberries at The COEX InterContinental Seoul’s Lobby Lounge (1F) will be featuring a “Strawberry Dessert Buffet.” enjoy different kinds of desserts made with only the freshest strawberries. Enjoy a welcome pick-me-up with strawberry treats such as Strawberry Pistachio Frasier, Puff Strawberry Fruit Band, Strawberry Cheesecake, and Strawberry Crumble. From Monday to Sunday 14:30 – 17:30. W25,000. (VAT and service charge will be added). 3430-8603.

March 7
Feel the Spring Dinner Party. Mydinnerat8, a young professionals meet up, will be hosting a single’s dinner party at the alluring Antonio Italian Restaurant in Cheongdam. Dinner and an astrology reading will be included. Wear something spring! RSVP before March 5th. 8pm. W45,000 prepaid, W50,000 at the door. 011-9934-4652.

March 8-13
Apricot Festival in Jeollanam-do. Dubbed as maehwa (apricot), the entire village is engaged in producing and selling apricots and apricot-based food products. In the spring, a forest of apricot trees spanning 100,000 sq. meters on the hillside of Baegun Mountain offers a picturesque scene. Drawing over 500,000 visitors yearning to taste fresh apricots and view the apricot flowers, this is the earliest flower festival of the season throughout the nation. There will be concerts, games, fashion shows, and a treasure hunt game. Fun for the whole family! www.gwangyang.go.kr 61-1330.

March 20
Margarita Night at On the Border in Shinchone. Unlimited Authentic Margaritas and all-you-can-eat Mexican with freshly fried chips, salsa, guacamole, chili cheese, Mexican rice, black beans, refried beans and chicken flautas. Mexican dress strongly encouraged! Limited seating, call between 12 and 8 for reservations. 7 pm – 9:30 pm. W25,000. 324-0682.

March 21
Zelen Wine Party. It’s no longer a speakeasy and the hip have found their niche at Zelen. 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. Call to find out this month’s dress theme to get the special price of W28,000. W38,000 at the door. 8 pm- 12 pm (food will be served till 10 pm.) 749-0600.

March 27-29
International Seafood Show at the COEX, Indian Hall, in Gangnam. There will be 300 exhibitors from all over the world presenting their seafood wares. Call or check out their webpage for more information. www.seoulseafood.com 6000-2800.

April 19~24, 2008
Korean Traditional Drink & Rice Cake Festival in Gyeongju. Korean liquor and rice cakes are not just food but, more importantly, a part of Korean culture. Liquor has been used for ancestral services or to serve guests, while rice cakes have been widely used to celebrate joyful events and ceremonies. Visitors can see, learn, and experience the taste of liquor and rice cakes in Gyeongju, most of which has been designated as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage. Hwangseong Park, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

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