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Gastronomic Adventure Korea: Songdo

May 18, 2013
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Gastronomic Adventure Korea: Songdo

If I had to choose one of my favorite go-to dishes ever, it would undoubtedly be rolls. Yes, rolls, as in California rolls, and all of its variations. I’m not a big fast food lover and have a hard time digesting anything fried and/or dipped in MSG but anything and everything Asian (not the Oriental Chicken Salad type though) is welcome, and if it’s easy to eat (as in bite-size) and it’s got avocado in it, it’s a definite go. Strangely enough, I’ve been finding it hard to come across my favorite food here in Seoul, though it’s probably more “Asian” than McDonald’s… I’ve seen more than enough Micky D’s here than I ever had back in the States but rolls are amazingly hard to come by. So I had to ask the chef at Crazy Rolls by Askos why that is. And the answer was both surprising and...

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The City that Never Sleeps: Asia Edition

April 21, 2012
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The City that Never Sleeps: Asia Edition

Spent the Friday evening at Gang Nam Station grubbing, eye shopping, and people watching which once again confirmed what a dynamic place Seoul is. Love how everything opens late and that there are interesting people everywhere, anytime, all the time. The cafe culture here is just beyond imaginable in Seoul. There is a cute cafe after another everywhere in the city- it’s just unfortunate that drinks are more expensive than food most of the time, but that’s not enough of a reason for me to give up my tea and sweets… And the food… Need I say more..? Tempura! Endless rows of steamed dumplings! Five layer barbecued pork and naeng myun at Kim Don Ee (김돈이) at Shin Non Hyun Station. Did I mention that it’s proven really really difficult to live as a vegetarian in Korea? For someone who was never a big meat-eater, I’m noticing that living...

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Fist Rice

December 8, 2011
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Fist Rice

 That’s what these are. Best 묵 I’ve ever had (acorn jelly? That doesn’t sound very tasty but it’s actually quite good) at Duru (두루) in Cheong Dam Special thanks to my lovely unnis (female friends who are older than me) in Korea :)

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Memories relived

May 10, 2011
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Memories relived

Made a random stop in the middle of a bridge to say hi to the ever-so-famous Han River which runs through Seoul from the East to the West. It was so windy I thought I was going to be blown away, but the view was beautiful and the air wasn’t cold at all. Then headed to my old hometown to relive the childhood memories. My elementary school. I couldn’t believe how exactly the same it was as I had remembered it. So many times had I dreamed about going back… Thank God I got to visit before the city started redeveloping the whole area. The small street in front of my old apartment that leads to the neighborhood market/department store. There used to be an old lady selling soon dae and dduk bok ki (popular Korean street food) here who has been replaced by another old lady selling spring...

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lady of spring

May 10, 2011
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lady of spring

Korea has introduced me to pastels and I’m hooked. A restaurant somewhere in Miryang where we feasted on authentic Korean chicken cuisine aka Sam Gye Tahng. Herbal Chicken Stew made with freshly caught (?) home-raised chicken, which is considered a delicacy due to its medicinal benefits, not to mention the flavor that is indescribably delicious. The restaurant that’s privately located in lovely countryside that requires a local’s guidance to find (I would have never found it otherwise). A floral tree the owner raised for twenty plus years. So pretty! Owner’s antique collection A preview of the beautiful items I picked up from Korea to be posted for sale shortly on this blog. on me: Brown Prada Ankle Boots, Gray Target Socks, Gray Braided Leather Belt, Off-white Studded Blouse, Baby Blue Pleated Skirt, and Pearl Bracelet from Korea, Tom Ford shades, and Black Vintage Bally Bag

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Hatfield’s: a Gastronomic Expedition

October 12, 2010
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Hatfield’s: a Gastronomic Expedition

Situated on a quieter side of Melrose, Hatfield’s is one of the 10 best restaurants in America 2010 by Bon Appetit. Every dish is impeccably executed both presentation and taste wise- a must try! Can’t remember the exact name but it had cous cous and crab meat. I liked.. not only because it was on the house but it was just so precious. Croque Madame: Yellowtail sashimi, prosciutto, quail egg, grilled brioche. Perhaps my expectation was too high but I honestly wasn’t too impressed with this. I’m just not so sure about the sashimi+bread combo. I’ll stick with the traditional french toast. Squid Ink Garganelle: Dungeness crab, English peas, Lobster butter- as strange as it looks, this dish was one of my favorites. The chewiness of the pasta was flawless and it was so flavorful I could almost smell the ocean. Chocolate tarte with smoked vanilla bean ice cream...

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Bazaar: a Dining Experience

September 27, 2010
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Bazaar: a Dining Experience

Checked out the popular joint a few weeks ago. Yes, that’s an egg shell. don’t ask me how they do it… Paella-style Pasta. While it had the strong flavor that I was looking for, it was definitely too salty and strange for me. Well, I just had no idea that they would stir fry the pasta… :P One of the best dishes we had: Japanese taco? very different. refreshing. Looks like a taquito.. don’t remember what the filling consisted of but it was quite good. Cotton Candy Foie Gras. I know.. what?! Now I’m not a fan of Foie Gras to start with but this actually wasn’t bad.. Hubby liked it so much he had two. Bazaar’s interpretation of Philly Cheesesteak: Air bread with Wagyu beef layered on top with melted cheddar inside. Super yummy. This was my favorite dish and I can’t remember what it was called! bummer. nuts...

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Healthy Alternative

June 24, 2010
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Healthy Alternative

Since when were the vegetables more expensive and fancier than the meat? It always boggles my mind to see these veggie cuisines priced higher than those made with meat. See, in my motherland Korea, meat is still uber expensive and when I lived there (which was roughly 20 yrs ago) it would cost us an arm and a leg to get Korean BBQ (think couple hundred bucks to feed a family of 4; consider two of us being tiny little girls). Bam, I arrive in the states and meat is literally everywhere! I don’t even know how often I got to eat it… like EVERYDAY(?!), which I think did me good at least appearance wise, because it helped me grow a few inches and some chest too. lol vs. So I got to have my very first Veggie Burger experience last night and I must say that I was...

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Sweet Temptation

February 22, 2010
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Sweet Temptation

Rich, creamy custard & juicy strawberry covered in flaky, crispy crust- delightful indeed. Craving Strawberry Croissant from: Cream Pan 602 El Camino Real Tustin, CA 92780

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