Authentic Thai at Sansook Kitchen
Written and photographed by Sarah Pittman First, I’d like to say thank you to those who reached out to me on Instagram to share their favorite places in Gwangju. All … Read More
Category: Food & Drink
Japchae: Stir-Fried Noodles and Vegetables
Written by Joe Wabe Japchae is one of the culinary jewels of Korea, and a dish I’ve been in love with since day one. It’s one of the most popular … Read More
Pizza Meets Burger at DongMyeong Burger
Written and photographed by Sarah Pittman This month we are going back to Dongmyeong-dong for an Instagram-worthy dish called the Pizza Meets Burger. Dongmyeong Burger (동명버거) opened to the public … Read More
Bulgogi “Fire Meat”
Written by Joe Wabe Bulgogi is one of the most well-known Korean dishes around the world. The word “bulgogi” is even listed in some English-language dictionaries, such as the Merriam-Webster … Read More
Caffe l’eau: A Community Staple
Written and photographed by Sarah Pittman One thing I love about living in a city like Gwangju is being able to find shops and stores that separate themselves from the … Read More
Tteokguk: Rice Cake Soup
There are many dishes in Korea for special celebrations, and the New Year is no exception. Tteokguk, a broth with thinly sliced rice cakes, is one of these celebratory dishes, … Read More
Eniteo Cereal Café: Where Life Is Like a Bowl of . . . Cereal!
Written and photographed by Sarah Pittman I love discovering new places; however, it can be difficult sometimes. That is why I love it when people suggest new places to me! … Read More
Tteokbokki: Spicy Stir-Fried Rice Cakes
Written by Joe Wabe I have to admit that tteok, or long, white, cylinder-shaped rice cakes, was not an easy snack to adapt to. Its chewy bland taste was not … Read More