Summer Lane Cafe – A Hidden Gem for Brunch in Seoul! I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to find my perfect brunch in Seoul! More than that, I can’t believe that someone else dreamed up my ideal Eggs Benedict. Even more perfect? It’s a 5 minute walk from my place on the Kyungnidan…
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Seoul Food: Normal by Ryunique
Normal by Ryunique At 22, Busan-born Tae Hwan Ryu decided he wanted to become a Chef. After culinary schools, he worked in Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo, Sydney, and London. In 2011, Ryunique, a Seoul restaurant with Japanese and French influences, was born! By 2014, the restaurant had already won 27th place and 79th place in…
Summertime Seoul Escapes: Hotel Regent Marine The Blue Jeju
Since ex Co-Pilot wasn’t supposed to leave the peninsula before departing for good in October, we decided to spend the 4th of July weekend in Korea. Jeju Island is said to be the “Hawaii of South Korea”, so we hoped for blue skies and plenty of sun. Ex Co-P decided to head out to…
Seoul Food: Brera Italian Restaurant – The Pasta
There are a number of places which pop up time and time again on the Seoul Restaurant Buzz Facebook page (*ahem* M n’ M*ahem*). An Italian restaurant just outside Itaewon near Beotigogae Station seems to get a lot of action, too. Don’t get me wrong, they’re good. More often than not I find these places…
Seoul-stagram Goals: 씨스루 C.THROUGH Cafe
Itaewon to Noksapyeong I moved to Kyunglidan (Kyungridan?) at the beginning of March, 2017. Having spent so much time up in Uijeongbu I haven’t meandered the backroads of the hill between Noksapyeong and Itaewon. There are so many incredible little surprises along those backroads! We took a perfectly sunny Sunday in Seoul and set out to…
Seoul Food: Trench Town Caribbean Restaurant in Itaewon
Trench Town Caribbean Restaurant in Itaewon, Seoul, Korea Opened on April 28, Caribbean BBQ arrived in Seoul at Trench Town restaurant in Itaewon. They claim to “serve the best pimento smoked jerk chicken, ribs, lamb chops and massive tiger shrimp”. Coming from Toronto (home of “The Real Jerk”), I had been missing these flavours. Yaman in…
Seoulcialite Staycations: Vantage Value Hotel Worldwide High End Suwon
I’m always amazed by how small Seoul can feel for such a massive city. While Co-Pilot lives on a military base in Korea, his cousin and her boyfriend live live and teach in Suwon! Suwon is technically part of the Seoul subway system. Since they’re leaving to go back to the States soon, we wanted to…
Seoulcialites: Dr. Tony Garrett, Kiwi Chamber
Saturday May 20th (in Seoul) and Saturday June 3rd (in Busan) the Kiwi Chamber will be hosting its well-known New Zealand Wine Festival! In advance of this special event, get to know a little about Dr. Tony Garrett, Chairman of The Kiwi Chamber (aka the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce). What originally brought you to…
Seoulcialite Event: FUNgul Fitness Class (May 9th, 2017)
Fitness in Seoul Looking for something original and fun to do on Presidential Election Day? NEO Fitness Association International has a wicked event in the afternoon! NeoGXClub is a pioneer in alternative exercise. Looking to open Korea up to unique and original workout classes, founder Hajung Lee is constantly creating workouts for individuals of all…
Seoul Food: Oh! Poutine – Itaewon
Oh Poutine: Canadian Comfort Food in Seoul, South Korea As a Canadian, I have a bias on how cheese curds have to be made. They have to be slightly melty, definitely chunky, and above all: they have to squeak! Thankfully, I share this bias with Ellie of Oh Poutine in Itaewon, Seoul. She spends 6-7…
SeoulFood: CraftBros Tap House & Bottle Shop (Apgujeong Bar)
Finding a spot in Gangnam where you can relax and catch up with a friend can often be overwhelming. South of the Han there are SO many cafes, restaurants, bars, clubs, lounges, and hofs that making a decision can be infuriating. If you’re looking for an after-work hangout, CraftBros Bottle & Tap House is a great Apgujeong…
Weekend Warriors: Daedun Cloud Bridge and Chateau Mani Winery
On a Friday night in February, I hopped on a bus from the WinK Taphouse and headed down to the middle of Korea. WinK has definitely stepped up their food menu game. I really enjoyed the spicy mac and cheese, which had a real kick to it and plenty of bacon. The ooey-gooey cheese is…