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

Sogogi Muguk

Beef and Radish Stew. By Joe Wabe. Korean white radish, or mu (무), is one of the most widely cultivated crops in Korea, and its cultivation dates back to the … Read More

Sushi Dogam – A Perfect Place for a Delicious Meal

Reviewed by Melline Galani. I hate anything raw! I cannot stomach raw meat, eggs, fish, or any other raw food for that matter. Even my steak has to be “really” … Read More