The Dog Days in Korea An Attempt to Get the Facts Right About “Bosin-tang”

Written by Cho Namhee Sultry summer days have come. The dog days of summer, or boknal (복날), are divided into three specific days in Korea – chobok, jungbok, and malbok, … Read More

The Dreamy Camera Café

Are you a big fan of coffee and photography? A super cool coffee shop in town that blends these two awesomeness together was discovered by Amy-Leigh Braaf.
Read on her story and finds out what’s so cool about this place.

Kitchen Stories: Kimchi Rice Soup

What time is it? It’s Kimchi rice soup time! I will say YES to kimchi rice soup anytime. Won’t you?

Ronnique

Ronnique is a blend of his English name, Ronnie, and the word unique. The restaurant certainly lives up to this tagline, and most dishes are unique in flavor, presentation, and preparation method. It is more of a dining experience than a simple dinner out, and nowhere in Gwangju can really offer up a similar experience or menu.

Introduction to Hoe: Raw Fish Dishes

Written by Cho Namhee It can be easily understood that ingredients are healthier in their original, raw state, containing various, unaltered nutrients. This may sound like a convincing explanation of … Read More

Meokbang (Eating Broadcast): A Modern Korean Way of Sharing

Long ago, when the Korean extended family was so large that the moms had to prepare a series of tables to feed all their family members, it was customary to … Read More

Mac Bottle Shop

If you are reading this, it means you’ve managed to survive your Cinco de Mayo celebrations over the weekend – and what a weekend it was! Buddha’s Birthday, Children’s Day, … Read More

Kitchen Stories: Oritang and Pig’s Feet Soup

Cho Yeong-ja follows her two granddaughters, Suji and Sora, as they burst into their apartment still wound up from their day at school. Cho, 58, balances into a deep practiced … Read More