Guest Author: Lindsey Gorfine
Located in the heart of Itaewon, this breakfast bistro offers the atmosphere and food to amply help anyone pass the day. The flying pan has a lively menu that seeks to reinvent ‘Momma’s’ old brunch favorites and brunch is served all day from 10:30am to 11pm.
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Arirang TV was kind enough to ask SeoulGrid to help film a piece about Soju in Korea. Obviously, we said yes. After about a day of filming and the producer having to put up with Mike Porto’s annoyingly gregarious personality, the following video was produced! Please enjoy. If you can’t enjoy it on the first view, trying viewing it again with soju in hand.
MIKE PORTO SOJU SPECIAL! (click here)
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Guest Author: KungPyo Rhee
If you have had enough of fried or greasy chicken, Bong Chu Steamed Chicken(봉추찜닭), located near Hong Dae, provides you a new and healthy experience. Unlike other traditional Korean restaurants, Bong Chu Jjim Dak facinated me with its modern interior décor. The restaurant was crowded but not disturbingly so.
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Soju is drunk in Gangnam. Champagne in Cheongdam, and coffee or wine in Garosu-gil, Sinsa.
So which drinks fit the Hongdae scene?
If anything, Hongdae has it all. Hole-in-the-wall soju and beer places are everywhere. Jagermeister and tequila shots are commonplace in clubs. There are plenty of wine bars and other bars that sell hard liquor. But can you think of a place where you can have some sangria?
El Bliss is a dining lounge that you would expect to see in Cheongdam. El Bliss is reminiscent of Bliss in Itaewon, with similar wall design and light lamps that hang low.
But if anything El Bliss feels more like a cocktail lounge. In other words, totally un-Hongdae-like.
Guest Author: KungPyo Rhee
Often, when people think of cafes, they think of quiant little shops where couples, families, and friends can drink coffee, eat sandwiches, and have a few pasteries. This is such a place. Adorned with a diverse selection of ornaments, Buccella provides you a range of visual satisfaction while you have delicious sandwiches!
What’s up, SeoulGrid? You know the drill: each week we keep you up to date with the scoop on the weekend party scene. Read on for this week’s club events and parties.
What’s up, SeoulGrid? This weekend brings us another massive rock festival for those who couldn’t make it last week. Jisan Valley Rock Festival offers three days and three stages of music featuring some big name artists, and is one of the largest music festivals in Seoul. For a list of artists as well as a summary of what else is going on this weekend, keep reading after the jump.
Most people in Korea, whether residents or travelers, are familiar with soju. And although I am fond of soju, I would like to introduce a place to drink one of my other friends, who is named makgeolli. Also known as Korean rice wine, makgeolli is drank by the old and young, and where they come together to drink is at MoonJar located in Sinsa.
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What’s up, SeoulGrid? This weekend is Pentaport rock festival! It calls itself “rock festival”, but there are four stages with a wide variety of music, so no worries if rock isn’t your style — it’s not only for the rockers among us. There are only a few of these huge outdoor festivals per year in Seoul, so make sure to at least check out the lineup. Details after the jump.
Guest Author: Lindsey
Whether you are a fully fledged sashimi connoisseur or a timid novice, Mitaya in Gangnam offers an authentic experience of Japan’s most revered delicacy. While the restaurant came highly recommended, I soon discovered why due to the beautifully designed Japanese décor, fresh sashimi, and extensive Japanese alcohol selection.
