Café Review: The Beauty of the Bagel – And Why I Go to Café Ileilo
By Jo Lezada || I was never a fan of bagels. For the past twelve years of living in Korea and frequenting coffee shops, my go-to pastry was almost always … Read More
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Coffee Shop Review: Tradition Meets Night Out – TeaSoha in Dongmyeong-dong
By Jacqueline L. Becerra || Time and time again, Korea continues to show me new combinations. With the robust popularity and expansion of the matcha market, the food industry has … Read More
Gosari: A Cozy Corner in Downtown Gwangju
By Jo Lezada || Gosari is one of the coffee shops that caught my eye last November at Dongmyeong- dong’s Coffee Walk. What piqued my interest at the time was … Read More
Coffee Shop Review: Sweet Treats, Immersive Ambience – Taking a Break with Cheenus
By Jo Lezada In a recent issue, I wrote about my time at Gwangju’s annual Coffee Walk, and now I wish to introduce to you the first coffee shop my … Read More
D’s Café Column: Stepping into the Joseon Era – A Cultural Café Experience
By Dhivyaa S. P. Cafés are everywhere in Gwangju. Each with its own theme, style, and atmosphere. But among the trendy interiors and dessert displays, there is one place that … Read More
Sunset, Coffee, and City Lights: My Sajik Tower Escape
By Dhivyaa S. P. Don’t feel like going to the mountains or a beach to watch a sunset? I think I’ve found the perfect spot – right in the heart … Read More
Café The Haru: Where Art, Light, and Nature Meet
By Saqib Sharif Tucked away in the tranquil outskirts of Damyang, Jeollanam-do, a region famous for its bamboo forests and scenic metasequoia road, stands a hidden gem that blends modern … Read More
Café Grain Mill Daltokki: Discovering Traditional Korean Snacks in Naju
By Dhivyaa S. P. Last month, during my indigo dyeing camp in Naju, I stumbled upon a charming café that has become a local treasure for lovers of traditional Korean … Read More