Kimchi Jjigae
Written by Joe Wabe Warm, spicy, meaty, and smoky – this is the best way I can describe this signature Korean dish. For many years it has been one … Read More
Category: Food & Drink
Beat the Heat with Hwachae
Written by Cho Namhee The season of blazing sun and scorching heat is just around the corner. As the summers seem to be getting more intense every year, the importance … Read More
Know Your Beers
Written by Joe Wabe Photographed by Jeffrey Thompson A few years ago, the process of selecting a beer from the beer aisle was quite an easy one for me, … Read More
The Five Gemi Restaurants in Town
Written by Cho Namhee Photograph courtesy of Gwangju Metropolitan City Gwangju Metropolitan City recently announced its five gemi restaurants. “Gemi” (게미), which means a unique taste permeating within, or … Read More
Glacier Hong
Written and photographed by Sarah Pittman If you are a new arrival to Korea, sometimes walking through Gwangju’s downtown area can make you feel like Alice in Wonderland: not … Read More
Small Bites of Festivities
Written by Cho Namhee When spring comes along with its blooming flowers, it is the time of year in Korea when a myriad of flower festivals attract people from … Read More
In Season: Eating Vegetarian in Damyang
Written and photographed by Karly Pierre We took a wrong turn. My cooking teacher pulls over, trying to get her bearings. After a moment, she hails a passing car. … Read More