Kimchi Reinvented: Modern Korean Food
When most people think of Korea (whether they've been there or not) there are always a few things that immediately come to mind: hanbok, BBQ, K-pop, etc. However, no matter…
Crepe Diem: P’tit Paris
이태원 (Itaewon) is know as one of the most heavily expat populated areas in Seoul. As such, it is also home to some pretty amazing eating establishments. If you're looking…
A Modern Traditional Korean Birthday
Last month I celebrated yet another wonderful birthday with my boyfriend. As is our tradition, he surprised me with wonderful dining experience at a special new restaurant. This year he…
Romance in Seoul
Every year, for my boyfriend's birthday I like to do something special that is uniquely catered to his tastes. Now if you've been with someone as long as he and…
Hidden Treasures: Hong Cup
컵닭 or "Cup Chicken," is the heavenly mix of boneless fried chicken pieces, tater tots and 떡 (rice cake). The secret to this particular snack food is the sweet and…
Brunch: The Most Important Meal of the Day
When Julie Andrews sang a song of her favorite things, I have a thing or two she may have missed; one of them being brunch! I love breakfast, but far…
White Day 2013
Exactly one month after Valentine's Day comes the holiday known as White Day. While guys get all the love, attention and chocolate on Valentine's Day, March 14th is a time…
Valentine’s Day the Korean Way
Valentine's Day in the states is a time for people to shower each other with gifts and affection. It's a time to reaffirm your love to not only to your…
My Korean Birthday
Hello all! Hope everyone has been enjoying their holidays, I know I have. Well, I thought I'd slip in one more post before the new year, so I thought I'd…
Better Than Your Average Rice Cake
떡뽁이 (tteokbokki) is one of my favorite, if not my favorite, Korean dish. Actually any dish served with 떡 (rice cake) ranks pretty high in my book. I love the…
Curried Away
I don't know whether it's because I live in Korea (where there is a wealth of choices and possibilities) or if I'm just generally indecisive but I can never decide…
Eating Fancy: A Step by Step Tour
One fine day, my boyfriend and I decided to take our puppy 우유 (Uyu) out to 여의도공원 (Yeouido Park) for an afternoon of fun and frolicking. Now, still being a puppy it…
