Originally published in the June Edition of Seoul Magazine. Reprinted with Permission. The Gyeongnidan area is one of the hottest places for food thanks to the rise of young entrepreneurs that are focused on taste rather than slippery dreams of franchising. If you are tired of the Itaewon food scene, head out Noksapyeong Station (Line 9) exit 2 and cross to the other side of the street. Here are a list of some of my favorite new establishments. Stop #1: Chan Bros. Coffee Hands down, the best cappuccino I have had in Seoul. The espresso is perfectly pulled from the precise La Marzocco Machine and the milk is gently frothed to create sweet micro-bubbles of moist foam. Chans Bros Coffee Price: 4,000 070-8863-6353 Stop #2: Trevia Pizza di Roma Hand-pulled pizza dough that goes through a baking and then a toasting process to create a snappy crust. They don't skimp on the toppings here. My favorite is the cheese-less Siciliana topped with tomato sauce, fruit capers, anchovie...

You can find out my recommended eats for February in the current issue of Seoul Magazine. You can find the magazine at local bookstores and at many eateries and bars in Seoul. They are also given out on Korean Air and are at visitor centers of Seoul. Here is a taste of what is in the book: Steamed and Grilled Shellfish, Vegan Chocolate and Tofu Desserts, Hot soups, chicken in a cup, and the best bread in the city. Pick up a copy today to find out more. Dan Find out more in the February Issue of Seoul Magazine. You can see their online content on their revamped website here.

This article was originally published by Seoul Magazine in the August 2010 issue. It is being reprinted here with permission. Please read my monthly columns in Seoul Magazine. The magazine can be found in many establishments around the city and at their bookstore in Samcheongdong . You can also read their online magazine at http://www.seoulselection.com/index.php/home/ Black Chicken Samgyetang at Kuryeo Samgyetang Seoul, Korea    The idea of eating black foods seems like a paradox. Maybe it’s because we have all learned that burnt steaks, chicken, and grilled cheese don’t taste very good. Or maybe it’s because we all see ourselves as beings of white light and black foods might muddy that image. Whatever the reason, the concept of “black foods” is not instantly associated with deliciousness.     An enigma in the food world is Black Chicken or called O-golgye in Korea. This rare bread of chicken has black flesh and black bones. This rare strain of chic...