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.
Saturday, August 14, 2010: “Disco Blood Bath” at Club Heaven in Yeoksam, Seoul.
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.
Saturday, August 7, 2010: Simon Dunmore @ Answer in Cheongdam, Seoul
Saturday, August 7, 2010: “Eye Candy” @ Mansion in Hongdae, Seoul
Saturday, August 7, 2010: Tim Crouch @ Volume in Itaewon, Seoul
Directions:
- By subway: Come out Noksapyeong station exit 3 and head south. Look for Crown Hotel on the opposite side of the road.
- By taxi: tell the driver “Itaewon Crown Hotel.”
Friday, August 6, 2010: “Psytemple” @ Volume in Itaewon, Seoul
Directions:
- By subway: Come out Noksapyeong station exit 3 and head south. Look for Crown Hotel on the opposite side of the road.
- By taxi: tell the driver “Itaewon Crown Hotel.”
