Korean Christmas Drinks: Beverages That Feel Like the Holidays

Korean Christmas Drinks: Beverages That Feel Like the Holidays

Korea’s Christmas traditions may not have the same historical weight as in the West, but they’ve come a long way since the late 19th century, when missionaries introduced the holiday, even installing a Christmas tree in the palace by request of the queen. I’m...
2024 Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Korean Food & Culture Gifts

2024 Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Korean Food & Culture Gifts

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the Korean food lover or culture enthusiast in your life? Whether they’re obsessed with kimchi jjigae, exploring Korean traditions, or crafting their own bibimbap, this guide has you covered. Here’s the ultimate 2024 holiday...
25+ Game Day Korean Recipes

25+ Game Day Korean Recipes

UPDATED WITH MORE RECIPES Even though American football hasn’t caught on in Korea the way baseball has, it does have its share of manly man foods that would be at home at a Superbowl party. Fiery BulDalk, Soondae Bokkeum, JokBal–those would work well. I...
Oktoberfest 2013

Oktoberfest 2013

For years, the Grand Hilton Seoul has been hosting a full-on Oktoberfest. Each year I had been meaning to go. Usually I’ve missed it because I didn’t find out about it in time and had other plans. The steep price tag (W140,000) also kept me away. This...
Vintage Post: Game of Thrones Pop-up Restaurant

Vintage Post: Game of Thrones Pop-up Restaurant

We did it! The Game of Thrones Pop-up Restaurant happened last night at Magpie Brewing Company, and it was a success. Thanks all of you who turned out for the event. As you saw, I was extremely busy the entire time either cooking or cleaning. Wish I had more time. But...