Don’t Forget About the Second Half of the Magazine
10 all started when a friend who had lived in another large Asian metropolis brought me a copy of a tremendous magazine from that city and said – and I quote – “This is the Bible for foreigners there.” After careful study, I realized that there was a serious need for a magazine like that [...]
Even Better Than the Grill Thing
I’ll let you in on one of Seoul’s best kept burger secrets. Pepper Grill gives you a real grilled burger experience without drowning you in grease or slipping you suspect ingredients. The owner, Mr. Chung, grinds the beef daily and pairs it with fresh locally grown, produce. Each burger is grilled to perfection over high-grade [...]
Where Vegetarians and Meat-Eaters Collide
All hope is not lost for vegetarians on the prowl for a bite to eat in Itaewon, an area more famous for carnivore-favoring restaurants. Nestled rather inconspicuously above Dunkin Donuts just minutes away from Itaewon Station (line 6, ex. 3), Dubai restaurant, with its clean interior and friendly service, leaves a lasting imprint. Notable dishes [...]
Something to Laugh About
Edited by David Carruth Do you have a lack of laughter in your diet? Signs may include the following: irritableness, a nervous tic, and the “long face” your Korean co-workers are always bugging you about. To get some nutritious servings of healthy humor, you don’t have to watch online reruns of Stephen Colbert: just hit [...]
Movie Review: Take Off 국가대표
Directed by Yong-hwa Kim Take Off is based on the first ever Korean ski jump team’s efforts to win the gold at the 1998 Winter Olympics, and this new director’s cut stretches the story to just under two and a half hours. We are subjected to an uncomfortable mix of drama and comedy as we [...]
