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
Category: Food & Drink
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
Braised Kimchi with Pork Belly
By Joe Wabe. If you are a kimchi jjigae (김치찌개) enthusiast, you are definitely going to be swept off your feet with this recipe. I think of kimchi-jjim (김치찜) as … Read More
A Hidden Gem
Blessing Burger in Haenam. Interview by Maria Moschini. Living in rural Korea can be tough, especially when the homesickness sets in, but Blessing Burger in Haenam has become our home … Read More