Monthly Archives: February 2015
Lobster Bar in Itaewon: Fresh-ability
By: Erik Weichel Come by and eat an animal that was alive in the wild 6,000 miles away only three days ago. Lobster Bar is one of 50 restaurants profiled in Itaewon Eats 2015! Download it today! How to Get There: Stroll your way out of Itaewon Station Exit 4, and continue walking forward towards […]
Hassdog in Gyeongridan – Big Dogs in a Little House
Update: Hassdog is now called “The Butcher Shop” in Gyeongridan. It serves sandwiches. Will review soon. Always on the lookout for a great hotdog, I was recommended Hassdog by Chris Kwon Lewis (@halfkorean_halfamazing on Instagram) to try Hassdog. A small restaurant, with only a few stools for sitting, this quaint little shop is serving up […]
The Seoul Trail: Section 1 Part 2 From Danggogae (Danggogye Station Line 4) to Hwarangdae Station (Line 6)
A long journey, but as with most journeys that are long, they are well worth the patience and effort. After a frigid January, we decided to take the next leg of the Seoul Trail in early February. Originally, we were going to break the first section into three parts, but as it turns out, the Danggogae […]
Revolucion – Havana in Gyeongridan??
By: Erik Weichel Walking up hills and stuff for Cuban sandwiches and craft beer. Gyeongridan is one of 50 restaurants profiled in Itaewon Eats 2015! Download it today! How to Get There: This place is a bit of a pain to find. Take Noksapyeong Station Exit 2 and follow through the tunnel of death, but walk […]
The Paris Grill at the Grand Hyatt in Itaewon – An Elegant Brunch in Itaewon
Luxury at its finest. The moment you enter The Paris Grill at the Grand Hyatt in Itaewon, the idea of brunch becomes less about the cuisine and more about the experience. The Paris Grill is one of 50 restaurants featured in Itaewon Eats 2015! Click here to download it today! How to get there: There really is no easy […]
Southside Parlor: A Parlor. A Saloon, Perhaps
By: Erik Weichel Dim lights set the mood, but what mood exactly is still unknown at this popular hangout in Gyeongridan. Southside Parlor is one of 50 restaurants featured in Itaewon Eats 2015! Click to download today! How to Get There: Southside is super easy to find in Gyeongridan, and is not far outside of Noksapyeong […]
Copacabana Grill – Unlimited Brazilian BBQ in the Alleys of Itaewon. Get Your Big Boy Pants On.
Meat on a stabbing weapon of some kind? Sign me up. Any semblance of warmth or summer in the dead of this Godforsaken Korean winter would be welcoming, so Jill and I decided to hit up an old favourite; the Copacabana Grill in Itaewon. We’ve both been to the Copa on countless occasions and have […]
Derek Versus Lonely Planet 