Daniel Gray with Anthony Bourdain in Seoul Wow. One of the highlights of my life as a foodie was to meet Mr. Anthony Bourdain when he came to Seoul. When he finally came to Seoul with his team, I was excited and I hoped that maybe I would be asked to be on the show, but I didn't know what would come of it. Joe McPherson of Zenkimchi was working as the fixer on the production so I thought they already had their foodie for the show. I was lucky to meet up with the lovely Nari , who is a producer with Zero Point Zero Productions and director Marc. We met up for noodles and we talked about the show and I gave suggestions for guests on the show. I then recommended some of friends for the show and some other food experts that I knew. The production seemed to be quite big and they were looking for people that had real insights into Korea. I recommended my friend, DJ Shine from the rap group Drunken Tiger. I am really looking to see how his interview goes. What was interest...

Meet Famous Korean Chef Edward Kwon and be on Korean TV (Dates Changed) The QTV reality chef survival show "Yes! Chef" is starting it's second season, and they are looking for 30-50  international (non-Korean)  people to be involved on May 29, 2011. You will be able to enjoy a three course meal and will be asked to evaluate  it. And what's best, you will be able to see celebrity chef Edward Kwon in person!  The program is expected to be aired repeatedly both in Korea and abroad, as well as on flights coming into Korea.    Date: 11 am (for roughly 1.5 hrs) Sunday, May 29, 2011 Featuring: Edward Kwon, 8 contestants Location: Scarlett Restaurant in Samseongdong, Seoul   If you are interested in taking part, contact Marie Frenette at frenette@visitkoreayear.com before May 25, 2011. We will need your name, country, telephone number and email address.   About Edward Kwon http://www.koreafocus.or.kr/de sign2/layout/content_print.asp...

Back in December, I was invited by KBS TV to participate in a Buddhist Temple Cuisine Cooking Class. I learned how to prepare dishes using locally grown produce. The special ingredient was lotus root which has medicinal qualities and adds a floral accent to the dishes. You can see it tonight (Sunday, February 14th) at 8pm on KBS1 TV. Happy Eating! Dan Here is the front to Kilsangsa Temple The meditation area. The head monk. His English was impeccable and his message was profound. Here are some of the participants. Chefs in action. Guljeolpan: Buckwheat crepes with vegetables. Kimchi and Tofu. Lotus Broth Dasik: Pressed Pine Pollen Delicacies. Lotus Tea