Has Korea’s E-Mart Policy Hurt More Than Helped?
Is E-Mart Killing The Economy? Korea’s traditional grocery stores are struggling. They have been struggling for decades, since the first E-Mart “super-supermarket” opened in 1993. … Read more
Beware Korean Food TV Scams
This was posted recently on Facebook: Hello, everyone! Namaste ^^; Today, I received a call from a big cable broadcasting company in our country. There … Read more
Seoul Food Festival 2017: Picnic on the Bridge
The Seoul Food Festival was a microcosm of the current state of the Seoul food scene, especially regarding food trucks–and gender politics?
Isaac Toast? Seriously? That Shite is AWFUL!
Why are rubes standing in line for Isaac Toast? It is one of the worst sandwiches one can get in Korea. It is only good if your drunk, stupid, or both.
Why I Don’t Buy Dongwon Tuna (and Starkist) , And Why You Shouldn’t Either
Greenpeace listed its ranking on cans of tuna. A Dongwon tuna brand was listed as “the worst.”
Promoting Korean Food, Chapter 5: Taste vs. Well-being
Just because it’s healthy doesn’t mean people will buy it. It’s gotta taste good too.
My Controversial Michelin Guide Piece in Vogue Korea
You may have heard that I and a lot in the Seoul food community are not happy with the new Michelin Guide for Seoul. It … Read more
Proof that the Seoul Michelin Guide is corrupt to the bone?
The first starred restaurants for the first Michelin Seoul Red Guide have been announced. HT to Thierry Berno for this. 3 stars 라연 Rayeon 가온 … Read more
Promoting Korean Food, Chapter 4: Y2Y Marketing
A few years ago I was asked to write a small book on promoting Korean food. I finished the manuscript, but it never got published. … Read more