Bistro Karu

Written and photographed by Sarah Pittman As one of the food columnists for the Gwangju News, I try not to have the same style of food every month. Gwangju is … Read More

Lunch with “Mr. JJO’s”

Written and photographed by Sarah Pittman Over by the Megabox downtown, hidden in a mint green stairwell, is an unassuming restaurant named Mr. JJO’s. Or is it Prima Neve? One … Read More

Not Just “Another Kitchen”

Written and photographed by Sarah Pittman   Recently, a friend invited my boyfriend and me to attend a menu tasting at Another Kitchen in Gwangju’s Sangmu area. When she offered, … Read More

Picture Perfect Pastries: Our Bakery

Written and photographed by Adam Travis Our Bakery seems like it was designed for Instagram. Beautiful floral cups and bags, a modern diner-style drink menu, and unique offerings like a … Read More

Brunch with Bingo

Written and photographed by Sarah Pittman   Bingo’s Table is a quiet cafe situated near Gwangju City Hall in the business district of Seo-gu. Bingo’s Table opened in March of … Read More

Nasania

Written and photographed by Adam Travis   It’s Saturday morning and after pulling ourselves out of bed, we hop on the bus. We step off and make our way away … Read More

The Five Gemi Restaurants in Town

Written by Cho Namhee Photograph courtesy of Gwangju Metropolitan City   Gwangju Metropolitan City recently announced its five gemi restaurants. “Gemi” (게미), which means a unique taste permeating within, or … Read More

Glacier Hong

Written and photographed by Sarah Pittman   If you are a new arrival to Korea, sometimes walking through Gwangju’s downtown area can make you feel like Alice in Wonderland: not … Read More