SABOTAGE: Gwangju’s Newest Dongmyeong-dong Establishment

Quickly Asserting Itself as One of Korea’s Best Brunch Spots Reviewed by Wilson Melbostad. I am an American dude who casually possesses an aggressive penchant for brunch. Expressed differently, if … Read More

Oi-Naengguk: Cold Cucumber Soup

By Joe Wabe. Cucumbers are exceptional! They are low in calories but packed with nutrients and water, ideal to promote hydration during the hot months of the year. The fact … Read More

Lee Lee Nam Studio: A Museum, Café, … and K-Drama Filming Location!

Reviewed by Jana Milosavljevic. Gwangju’s neighborhood of Yangnim-dong located in Nam-gu has been gathering more and more attention recently, and the Lee Lee Nam Studio surely one of the reasons. … Read More

“The Hannamdong Relaxing Afternoon”: A Gourmet Experience

Reviewed by Melline Galani. Having a meal at the “Hannamdong Relaxing Afternoon” (한남동나른한오후) is more than just an experience to satisfy one’s appetite. It is an entire experience covering the … Read More

Jjukkumi Bokkeum: Stir-Fried Baby Octopus

By Joe Wabe. In the past few years, jjukkumi (쭈꾸미) has become a distinctive spring food. It is between March and April that this small octopus emerges from the deep … Read More

Bibimbap: Mixed-Rice Bowl

By Joe Wabe. Bibimbap (비빔밥) is a renowned item on the world’s cuisine stage. It is not surprising that a few years ago, it was listed among the “World’s 50 … Read More

Sage: A Book & Music Café

Reviewed by Jana Milosavljevic. Book cafés and boardgame cafés are nothing new in Korea, and due to my love of books and boardgames, I have frequented both. However, if someone … Read More

Pizzeria Piazza: Real Italiano in Gwangju

Reviewed by Melline Galani. Italian cuisine is generally characterized by its simplicity, with many dishes having only two to four main ingredients. It features fresh, seasonal, and simply prepared ingredients … Read More