Hadong and Gurye

  Countryside charms and nature's beauty await along the banks of the Seomjingang River   Gazing southeast, the sun rises slowly but surely over the horizon. The Seomjingang River’s pristine waters reflect the morning light…

Old Is New Again

Young entrepreneurs use old buildings to give Seoul new life   “Dull, inert cities, it is true, do contain the seeds of their own destruction and little else. But lively, diverse, intense cities contain the seeds of their own regeneration,…

Quick Bites

[box_light]Quick Bites[/box_light] Divine 디바인 This classy and sophisticated restaurant and event venue was designed by a foodie. Regular social events are held here for the city’s elite, such as singles’ night, business networking…

Daily Delights

Daily Delights Here are my suggestions for a great food day in Seoul. Day 1 Gourmet 494 is a gourmet cafeteria in the basement of the Galleria Department Store, which you can easily get to via the new Apgujeong Rodeo Station…

Quick Bites

Busan Sikdang 부산식당 Busan is famous for their seafood, and if you are looking to get a taste of it while in Seoul, head over to Busan Sikdang. This little brick building near Insadong has been at the same location doing the same food…

Quick Bites

Quick Bites Handmade Pickles at Bapjitgo 밥짓고 티우림 A local favorite, this restaurant is known for their various pickled vegetables (jangajji). Here they make soy-sauce pickled cucumbers, chili pickles, turnip pickles, pickled…

Adventurous Quick Bites

[box_dark]Adventurous Quick Bites[/box_dark] A Taste of the Phoenix and Dragon at Bomungol Hanok-jip 보문골 한옥집 The turtle is a symbol of longevity and strength in Korea. They are also supposedly descendants of dragons and phoenixes.…
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Tartine Revives European Flavor

  [box_dark]TARTINE | 타르틴 Tartine Revives European Flavor[/box_dark] Tartine Bakery & Café is a small pie shop in Itaewon with a French country decor. It serves authentic American pies, cookies, and cheesecakes;…
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Danimgil Makgeolli Pub

  Get Your Cloudy Rice Brew On at Danimgil At Hongdae’s Danimgil, they specialize in Korean makgeolli (an alcoholic beverage made of rice), and they have a wide selection. You can get makgeolli made from buckwheat, corn,…
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The Baker’s Table

  Get Hearty Breads, Sandwiches, and Soups at The Baker’s Table Micha Lichter of Germany started as a pastry chef at the Grand InterContinental Hotel in 1990 and then went on help open restaurants throughout Korea. He has…
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Mercado

  A Whole Lot of Brazilian BBQ at Mercado The story goes that Gangnam’s Mercado is the Brazilian churrascaria that started the whole trend in Seoul, the place everyone else tries to emulate. It's got Brazilian chefs in the…