Monthly Archives: March 2014
Yeouido Park in the Spring – Cherry Blossoms and Serenity in the Heart of the FInancial District
Yeouido Park. Once an airstrip in the middle of the city, it was transformed into the iconic park back in 1999. Now Yeouido Park is famous for their cherry blossom festival in the center of the city during the month of April. It is not uncommon to see businessmen in Armani shooting hoops during lunch, […]
하남 돼지집 in Nowon – Excellent Samgyeopsal (삼겹살) in a Lively Environment
It’s beginning. The nights are getting warmer, and the BBQ joints in Korea are opening their windows to let the savory smells of melting pork fill the night air. BBQ season outside in Korea has officially begun. Let my heart be ready for the next six months of arduous labor. It was a nice night, […]
Brick Oven New York Pizzeria – Serving up New York Style-Pizzas in Gangnam
Did you ever have that local pizza joint in your town that were owned by Italians. They all looked the same. The red and white checker tablecloths on simple wooden chairs and tables. Maybe there would be an arcade or pinball machine stuffed away in the corner collecting dust. However, the smells from the kitchen […]
Brioche Doree – Paul’s Replacement in Yeouido is Tres Bien!
Today is the first week of spring, and traditionally Jill and I head down to Yeouido to check out the cherry blossoms in Yeouido Park. Well, we didn’t get to see too many blossoms, but we did have an excellent brunch at Brioche Doree at the Marriott in Yeouido! This is where Paul’s used to […]
The Aquarium at COEX – Here Fishy Fishy Fishy…
Now that COEX is basically an abandoned except for the aquarium and the movie theatre, it is an easy trip with an infant. We avoided the normal sea of shoppers, and saw some exotic fish and wildlife from around the globe. How to get there: By subway head to Samseong Station (Line 2) and depart from […]
Richard Copycat – All American Diner
The fat girl decides to head to Richard Copycat, which used to be All American Diner in Itaewon. She had an underwhelming experience to say the least.
Suji’s Deli in Itaewon – The Old Guard in an Ever-changing Culinary Scene
It’s been awhile since my last review. The demands of work, fatherhood and being a husband have consumed my time like the flickering flame of a candle consumes a moth. However, now that Logan is in daycare a couple of times a week, I should be able to get out and explore this great city. […]
Mad For Garlic in Jamsil – Dracula’s Worst Nightmare
Mad For Garlic is restaurant that I read about when I first arrived in Korea. It was profiled in the first Lonely Planet that I bought before coming to Korea 4 years ago. It has always been a great place for some excellent Italian food, and a wide selection of wine. Jill and I decided […]
Derek Versus Lonely Planet 