Just a shovelful of BBQ ribs and fries at Kozel #bbq #맛스타그램
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Kimchi jjim over rice with seaweed. #simple #좋아요 #푸드스타그램 #맛스타그램 #kimchi
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Famous Naengmyeong Place by City Hall: Nampo Myeonok
Nampo Myeonok for Naengmyeon in Seoul Nampo Myeonok for Naengmyeon in Seoul Nampo Myeonok for Naengmyeon in Seoul Nampo Myeonok for Naengmyeon in Seoul It's hot, so it is best to get some cool, chilled Naengmyeon at the classic Nampo Myeonok Restaurant by City Hall. Pictures by Jihyun Lee Seoul Eats: Nampomyeonok Contrary to popular belief, Korean “naengmyeon” is a wintertime specialty dish that originated in North Korea. I guess the idea of combating cold with cold is similar to people in India drinking blazing hot coffee to fight the heat. Although some still eat naengmyeon-which translates to “cold noodle”- in winter; these days it is more common to eat it in summer cool down from the heat Naengmyeon has become ubiquitous around Korea and the world. The standard seems to be a brown chewy noodle that's dense (and often clumps), a salty beef broth, half an egg (which you are supposed to eat first to prepare your stomach for the cold meal), turnip, ch
Reve Bakery: Have Heart. Your bread is good, so people will come...if you do some marketing
There is this little bakery I go to by my home and they have good bread. It's a little mom and pop shop which a young couple. I often see their daughter in there with them. They make organic bread and good bread I must add but there is always a gloomy atmosphere even though the setting is bright. I overheard that business isn't going very well and the couple is a bit stressed. They keep adding things to the menu when they should simply focus and do a bit of marketing. Oh, and being positive and friendly will make people want to visit more often. Food businesses take time. Especially in a country that is crowded with eateries. This couple has a product that is unique, well-made and what can't easily be replicated at home. I suggested to them to be proactive in marketing but there is a strong distrust of bloggers in Korea. I say they should simply look at numbers. If you invite a local blogger that gets 1,000 visits a day that is 30,000 visitors a month. Free bread or drin
Honey why is there strawberry jam on my egg sandwich? #foodcrime #sandwich
I know some people like it but...i prefer hot sauce or maybe some ketchup. Dan via Instagram http://ift.tt/1KwO02q
Excellent Fresh Roasted Coffee at Coffee D.N.A at Hanguk University of Foreign Studies
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Calories in Soju and other things I Know about Korea's Famous Swill
Just in case you were wondering, one bottle of Soju contains 540 calories. That's like 4 beers. So to put it in perspective, you would need to walk about two hours to exercise it off. (Walking two hours with a soju hangover is not an easy task.) Soju originally was made from rice but whenever there were rice shortages, people were forbidden to make Soju. Alcohol producers the started to use sweet potatoes and tapioca to make an ethanol based alcohol. Overtime they doctored up the taste so it has a smooth, crisp taste that goes great with raw seafood and grilled meats. The world drinks a lot of Soju. 61.38 Million cases of soju were produced in 2012 with Korea consuming about 2.75 billion bottles of Soju a year. You would think that everyone would be falling over drunk in Korea, but this is not the case. The alcohol is only about 17-19% so a bottle won't wreck you (but two or more might.) Koreans judge how good of a drinker you are by the number of bottles o
How Beans and a Magic Pot Can Create so Much
This post is sponsored by Host.fieramilano.it . Host is a food and hospitality conference in Milano, Italy which will be held from October 23-27, 2015. I will be in attendance, hope to see you there. Picture from Korea Tourism Organization Koreans call beans, ‘Meat from the fields.’ A long time ago, meat was a luxury that commoners rarely had a chance to eat. So instead of meat, Koreans cultivated a wide variety of beans to supplement their diet. Beans such as black beans and peanuts were often used to make banchan or side-dishes, but others like wild kidney beans, white beans, and peas were added to rice. Red bean in a sweetened paste was used as a filling for rice cake desserts. There is even a bit of notoriety about eating rice steamed with beans. If you suspect someone has spent some time in prison, you could subtly ask them, “how long did you eat beans and rice.” If they know what you are suggesting, they’ll tell you how long they were in prison. Also after being released
My baby has a bright idea
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New Flavor: Apple Honey Butter Chips
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American Style BBQ at Hyoja Barbecue in Seochon #Repost @stewart.ho
via Instagram http://ift.tt/1ODJdej This is a repost from @steward.ho on instagram and was from Hyoja BBQ. I didn't get to go but it looks fabulous. Here's the information I got Click here to open on google maps Seoul, Jongro-gu Chebudong 210-3 Ph: 070-8749-0019
Rice, kimchi and spam makes Dan a happy boy
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Yevo: Superfood for those that want Simple Health and Simple Wealth
Daniel Gray, iFamily, Peter Castleman and Chip Marsland of Yevo43 There is a new food startup that I am working with as a marketing client . The food is called Yevo and they make superfood that is loaded with 43 essential nutrients. Basically, you can eat it and its got all the nutrients you need. You could live off of 3 of these a day and get 1200 calories yet have all the essential nutrients you need. The founder of Yevo is Peter Castleman who bought North Face when it was bankrupt and turned it into a 3 billion a year company. He also started Pharmanex and turned it into a 50 million a year company and then sold it to Nuskin. He took Herbalife from a $700 million a year company to a 3 billion a year company and then sold it and netted $850 million dollars. They had invited me out to an event in San Diego and I was really lucky to meet the man and have a discussion with him. It's not often you get to meet a billionaire. In San Diego, the food we tried was really food. I
From the Korea Times: Differences between Koreans and foreigners (2)
This is going viral because the author is an (insert adjective after reading). I am posting this here because if the Korea Times knows what is good for them, they should take this down. http://m.koreatimes.co.kr/phone/news/view.jsp?req_newsidx=183210 Dan By Choi Shi-yong After The Korea Times published my article, some people agreed with most of what I said. Others might think that I was pretty biased. Besides, the producer of the Café Seoul podcast wanted to request an interview with me, because my article has become a discussion topic among expats in Seoul. Anyway, my column has proved to be controversial and sensitive. However, I want to write about the same issue again to reduce misunderstandings between Koreans and foreigners. I also aim to promote cultural awareness between locals and expats by touching on a provocative theme. I like to drink beer, especially during the sizzling summer. I drink a beer fast to cool down. Spending two minutes drinking a beer is too long for
The Most Hipster Bartender in All of Seoul at Sugar Daddy
My friend Andy whom I have known for almost a decade told me he was going into the bar business with celebrity Sam Hammington. I was like pretty cool. July 2015 it opened and I was impressed. It brought many Seoulites from all over including some Korean celebrities. On the 2nd floor is a homey bakeshop serving pies, cakes and cookies. On the roof is their bar and it has a great view of the city. I went with some friends where we had a few brews. They have a good selection. They carry Indica, Hand and Malt and a collection of international bottles. I had the watermelon wheat to start. Not my favorite. Tasted like crappy, sweet watermelonish beer. Gross. Then I had a Hand and Malt and a Guinness. There was a good crowd of people including Jason Kim from mykoreaneats.com, Gemma Wardle of a Fat Girl's Food Guide and James Yu of Facebook fame. It was a good time had by all. They have food there but I didn't have a chance that night. Will be back soon to give them a go. Brick Yard
The Problem: Food without Nutrients
We need think more about our health and bodies. We eat to live, but these days a lot of the food that we eat is hurting us because it is loaded with preservatives, sugars, salts, and fats. Here is a company that is working to change it all. I was lucky enough to meet the CEO Peter Castleman in San Diego and he is a visionary looking to change the world starting with what we eat. Check out this video and for more information check out http://ifoodkorea.myyevo.com/ for more information. Good health is just 1 meal away.
Lunch is a Curry Pork Cutlet Rice Bowl kimchi and sliced cabbage
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Patbingsu and Omija Hwachae from La Yeon at the Shilla
One of my business partners asked me to pick a restaurant for Korean food to have a meeting with a client. I choose La Yeon at the Shilla Hotel since it was the write atmosphere and my clients might have been a little weary about going out to a Korean restaurant. The atmosphere is refined and service is world class. Of all the dishes that stood out, the last course was what really surprised me. They did a patbingsu that had a lightly ginseng icecream over homemade red bean sauce and topped with the finest shaved ice. We had this with some omija punch and some red bean snacks. On this hot day, it was the perfect thing. Wow...
Omija Makgeolli and Awesome Braised Pork and Octopus
Omija Makgeolli Awesome Braised Pork and Octopus with Eggplant and Potatoes! So...again, this is another place that I love and I'll tell you about it, but you have to promise to behave if you go. This is a local Korean hotspot that is sort of a speakeasy. It's hidden and in such a nondescript place that you probably wouldn't even know it was there. Also, it's one of those places that it helps to know someone that knows the place (if not, you'll never get a table). You might have to wait for a while and you'll probably have to make a reservation. Now if I haven't scared you off yet, this place has amazing food. They are famous for their healthy (this is under debate) food and their use of fresh ingredients. The food here is flavorful and fresh. They make Makgeolli (Rice Wine) with Omija essence. Their jeon and acorn salad are wonderful as well. I really enjoyed their seasonal fresh oysters with vinegared red chili sauce. The oysters were well clean
<아이러브포크> 이벤트! 그랜드 힐튼 호텔, 브루3.14, 스타벅스!
<아이러브포크> 이벤트! 아이러브포크 사이트를 포스팅하고 그랜드 힐튼 호텔에서의 로맨틱한 하룻밤에 응모하세요. 더불어 브루3.14의 크래프트비어 상품권과, 스타벅스 아이스아메리카노 까지! 지금 서두르세요!! 본 행사는 7월 20일까지 입니다. 자세한 사항은 아래 포스팅을 참조하세요. http://cafe.naver.com/porkrecipe/12778
Eggplant Banchan and his Friends (faux Beatles album)
During the Summer my favorite vegetable is eggplant and it can be cooked in many ways. For example in a recent piece that I did for NPR (National Public Radio) I steamed it, mixed it with garlic and soy sauce. Here this one is dipped in flour and then egg and fried. I like both but this one reminds me of a good eggplant parm. Dan via Instagram http://ift.tt/1Gn7Epq
Threesome Date in Korea: You, Me and my Cellphone
Sadly, this is a scene that is too common and I am at fault on this as well at times. I find that on dates there is not enough for just two people to talk. There is always a third party. I wonder what we used to do when we didn't have phones. I blame it on apps. via Instagram http://ift.tt/1V5jO1j