St. Petersburg State Ballet on Ice
Theater & Dance August 5th – 11th Step inside the marvelous world of fairy tales with this thrilling performance by the St. Petersburg State Ballet on Ice. This combination figure skating and ballet troupe may force you to think outside of your box seats. Founded in 1967 by scouting talented ballerinas and figure skaters [...]
Arabian in Myeongdong
Words and shots by Joe McPherson Boasting “Royal Arabian Cuisine,” Saffron lives up to its slogan without a royal price tag. Located on the 1st floor of the Myeongdong Ibis Hotel building, Saffron is certainly decorated like a palace, especially in its VIP rooms. The food places priority on simplicity with stellar ingredients. The olive [...]
Seoul Grand Sale
July 21st – September 12th Slip into your comfortable shoes, make sure your credit card is handy, and head out for some great deals at the Seoul Grand Sale. First sponsored in 2008 by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Tourism Organization in an effort to increase Seoul’s reputation as a shopping destination, the Seoul [...]
Edward Kwon’s Revolution The Spice
Edward Kwon’s new Hannam-dong restaurant shows that pretentious prices aren’t necessary to enjoy quality cuisine. Words and shots by Joe McPherson A specter has haunted the Korean fine dining scene. The desire to attract the renowned Michelin guide and play with the big boys has brought a scourge of overpriced eateries that offer pretty but [...]
Fun in the Sun Part II: Water Parks and Pools
Edited by Shirley Hwang What do you do to beat the heat? You’ve tried taking cold showers, buying an extra electric fan, and escaping the afternoon sun in the theater. And you’re still drenched in sweat. Fortunately for you, there’s a solution to the dog days of summer. Thirteen water parks and plenty of public [...]
