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
Category: Food & Drink
Restaurant Review: Flavors, Colors, and Nostalgia of Home – High Street in Dongmyeong-dong
By Jacqueline L. Becerra As a Mexican-American with a lifetime experience of eating Mexican cuisine, I am often wary of any Mexican food I find abroad. In the duration of … Read More
Restaurant Review: Al-Aziz – A Taste of Central Asia in the Heart of Gwangju
By Neha Bisht Tucked away on a quiet street near Chonnam National University, Al-Aziz is one of those rare culinary finds that surprises you the moment you step inside. In … 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
Walk the Walk, Sip the Coffee: My Time at Gwangju’s Annual Coffee Walk
By Johanna Lezada This year’s Coffee Walk (커피 산책) in Dongmyeong-dong was an event that truly exceeded my expectations. As someone who couldn’t go a day without a good cup … 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
Buyeong Meat Restaurant
By Maryam Ali I first visited the Nampyeong Buyeong Meat Restaurant for a teachers’ dinner (hoesik) earlier this year. The restaurant was booked for our private party, and we were … Read More