Surf’s Up Restaurant & Surf Shop Aloha, Seoul! Get ready for ‘Ono Grinds in Apgujeong. Surf’s Up Restaurant and Surf Shop in Apgujeong has been around since I started working in the area back in March 2017. Back then I had a vested interest in Hawaii and the laid-back life. I popped in to check…
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Seoul Food: Summer Lane Cafe – Brunch in Seoul (Itaewon)
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…
5FootWay.Inn Project Boat Quay – Singapore’s Stylish Hostel
5FootWay.Inn Project Boat Quay Singapore A terrace with a view overlooking the Singapore river, a magnificent view of Marina Bay Sands, and an endless supply of coffee? 5FootWay.Inn Project Boat Quay in Singapore made some big promises! Located splat in between the Clarke Quay and Raffles Place MRT stations, this luxury hostel is the most…
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…
Seoulcialite Stay: Twin Towers View Room Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur
A Seoulcialite Stay at Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur I booked a flight to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in the middle of the night during a particularly strange bout of insomnia. Not knowing the city, I wanted to be in a central location close to all the amenities. When in a new city, I usually prefer to…
Seoul-stagram Goals: StyleNanda Pink Pool Cafe @ Pink Hotel
StyleNanda Pink Hotel The new StyleNanda flagship store in Myeongdong has been brought to my attention by several Seoul blogger and insta-blogger friends in Korea. Normally I wouldn’t want to saturate the WWW with a story my friends have already covered. When friends of mine from Toronto came to Seoul for a quick visit, the…
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 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…
Vineworks Korea
Anyone who knows me well knows I have a fondness for wine. My personal perspective on wine is that the best bottle is quite simply the one you enjoy. I seem to have found a kindred spirit in Ian Ashworth, Founder and Proprietor of Vineworks Korea! Vineworks Korea Vineworks Korea has been going strong for…
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…