Galbi Jjim-Braised Pork Ribs
Written by Joe Wabe. According to legend, St. Valentine was a Roman priest who defied the emperor’s orders and secretly married couples to spare the husbands from war. In return, … Read More
Category: Food & Drink
Daega Restaurant
The Best Grilled Fish Serving around Gwangju Written and photographed by Melline Galani. Daega (대가), the house of grilled fish, has been one of my favorite restaurants in Korea since … Read More
Bari E.: Gwangju’s Next Dining Hotspot?
Reviewed by William Urbanski. Running a restaurant is tough. Beside the inherent difficulties and skill involved in cooking up delectable dishes on a daily basis, restaurants are complex businesses that … Read More
Baechu Doenjang-guk: Cabbage Soybean Soup
Written and photographed by Joe Wabe. The holiday season takes a toll on our health and weight. While December is full of joy and fun, January comes with lots of … Read More
Gul-Jeon – Oyster Pancakes
Written by Joe Wabe. Enjoying oysters in other countries could be a little extravagant, as prices can range to almost five times as much as in Korea. Nonetheless, their popularity … Read More
Fresh Wrap: The New “Fresh” Sensation
Written and photographed by Melline Galani. Located in the Sangmu area of Gwangju, Fresh Wrap is the new sensation for salad and sandwich lovers. I must say I’m kind of … Read More
L.A. Galbi: Marinated Beef Shorts Ribs
Written by Joe Wabe. This past Chuseok holiday, one of the main dishes at my parents-in-law’s holiday feast was “L.A. galbi,” or marinated beef short ribs. This variation of galbi … Read More
Montes Alpha: An Italian Mountainside Restaurant
Reviewed and photographed by Sarah Pittman. I found this month’s restaurant at the base of Mudeung Mountain, just a short drive away from the downtown area, located in a quaint, … Read More