The chef cuts a slice of Picanha. Picanha is the name given to a cut of the steer that is near the rump. It is a savory, well marbled cut of meat and the Brazilian method of cooking: the skewer the meat on metal swords and then roast it- makes it almost cloud-like. The meat becomes fluffy because the fat drips down and the heat makes the meat expand. I know, it's a strange way to describe a cut of meat, but that is how it tastes. Brazilian Churrascarias are one of the fastest growing types of restaurants in Seoul right now. I think it's because it fits in with the Korean idea of plenty and festivity. For example, take Outback steakhouse: people didn't go there for the steak. They went there for the endless supply of brown bread. I mean if you want, they would even pack some for take out. For Koreans, the idea of "service" means more food. So...the Brazilian Churrascarias fit right in with the Korean ideas of feast and festivity. Sao Paolo has two locations...

If you want them to keep bringing you meat, then leave this sign up. It means give me more. If you turn it around it says, you've killed me with meat. Here is my friend Kat enjoying some grilled meat. Here is the cook cooking off a slice of Picanha. Oh it was soooooo....good. Brazilian Churrascos are the new hot cuisine in Seoul and I recently went to Sao Paolo in Daehangno. It's easy to find out of Hwehwa station exit 1. You cross the street and go down the alley next to the Puma Shop. So what did I think? Pretty awesome. I ate a whole lot of meat. I particularly enjoyed the Picanha: a Rump Cover steak. (It's the cut of meat the man is cutting above.) The meat is richly marbled and the method of cooking makes it very "fluffy." What I mean is that the vertical method of cooking makes the fat melt and it leaves it very rich in flavor. Meals are around 25,000 a person. Be sure to check it out and tell them Seoul Eats sent you! Dan

I take lots of pictures and I never have a chance to upload them for some reason. Uptop is Deodeok Mak-gul-ri from O-mori. O-mori is the famous place of the 3 year old kimchi. The stuff is like a fine cheese. Next we have Kevin holding his nose in front of some very colorful dung. There are droplets of these in front of the Mickey D's in Daehangno. The next two pictures are from Pyeongando Jokbal on the famous Jokbal street. The ajummas were pushy and rude, the place was packed to the walls, and the jokbal was like plush velvet meat. Next meat on a stick and real Vietnamese rice rolls from Ansan. Go to Zenkimchi's blog for more info on that. And finally...pretty ricecake from Dr. Yoon's Jirisu Cafe. (I know you're getting a whole lot of rice cake posts, but I think it's going to be a huge event and I want you all to participate.^^) Dan

Join Itaewon's Biggest St. Patricks Day Party at the Wolfhound Irish Pub & Restaurant. It all starts on Thursday March 12 with Live Irish Acoustic Music and culminates on St. Patricks Day March 17th with Live Irish Traditional Music by the musical group "Bard" with a whole lot of drinking in between. Thursday March 12 - Live Irish Acoustic Music from our long time friend Eric Custer and his mates with sets at 9pm and 11pm. Saturday March 14 - St. Paticks Day Warmup Party with Green Beer and Jello Shot specials all day and night long. We will also show the Ireland Scotland Six Nations Rugby game at 2am. Its Parade Day with a traditional Irish Concert & Fair at Marronnier Park, Daehangno, Hyewha Station from 11 a.m. The St. Patrick's Day Parade to start at 1pm Sunday March 15 - All Day and All Night St. Patricks Day Party. Doors open at 11am. The pub will be all dressed up and we have ordered extra beer, mugs and party hats for the day. Green beer and sh...