Tag Archives: Nowon
Namu (나무) Kids Cafe in Hagye: Fun for the Younger Kids
It’s cold outside.. Like really cold. So what does that mean? Kids Cafes.. sigh.. Lots and lots of kids cafes. However, on the bright side, you can let your kids burn off some steam in a warm, cozy and safe environment. Namu (which means “tree” in Korean) is a great little kids cafe near Hagye […]
Tayo Kid Cafe – For the Younger Crowd
Hi There! Mrs. DvsLP here! Now that we have two kids, it means that we’re basically covering man-on-man defense. On weekends, I take Logan (our VERY willful, curious and energetic toddler) to local spots where he can run around and explore until he gets too tired, melts down, and we go home to take a […]
Patriots vs Seahawks: It’s a Super Sunday in Seoul
Super Bowl Sunday is basically an unofficial holiday in the United States and Canada, where one sits around, drinks and eats a copious amount of food whilst watching an overhyped game on the television. It normally starts with ten hours of pregame, which includes interviews from everyone on the team, including the water boy and […]
Ugly Stove in Nowon – Quirky Atmosphere with Fresh Ingredients for Brunch
One of the many plights of living in the northern part of Seoul is oftentimes there is a serious lack of quality Western amenities. The Western brunch is such an amenity when living in Seoul. For a good brunch, one normally has to travel to Itaewon or Hongdae. You can imagine my joy when Ugly […]
Good Morning Vietnam – A Calming Bowl of Pho in Nowon
Jill and I were getting sick of the Korean, American and Italian scenes, so we decided to head up to an old favorite in Nowon. Now, Nowon is not exactly known for its culinary scene, but there have been a couple of places popping up here and there which gives it a little variety. One […]
양꼬치 (Yangkkochi) – Lamb Skewers and Chinese Beer at Nowon Station
I’m not sure, but I think 양꼬치 (Yangkkochi) is a play on words for 양고기 (Yang gogi) which means lamb in Korean. Either way, Jill and I were tired after a long week of taking care of a sick little man and decided to get out of the house for a bit to relax with some lazy […]
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, […]
Buk Seoul Museum of Art in Hagye – Modern Art and A Great Italian Restaurant
The cold month of January has forced us to look for more indoor activities to pass the time until the spring arrives. We decided to stay local and just head up a few stops to check out the Buk Seoul Museum of Art near Hagye station. This place has a particular sentimental value, as Jill […]
Metropolis in Nowon – Great Wings, Solid Burgers and Competitive Beer Pong
Nowon station is not going to stick out in the guidebook. Tucked all the way up in the north of Seoul, Nowon-gu is a small, and relatively unadventurous place. But, like all small places, there are some charms which makes coming to Nowon worth the trip, including Dobongsan and Suraksan mountains and Culture Street, which […]
Blacksmith – The Steak and Pasta Franchise that is Popping Up Everywhere
Maybe I am blind, but when I first arrived in Korea four years ago, I never saw a Blacksmith restaurant. I always saw the usual suspects: Outback, TGIFs, and Bennigans. Now like breading rabbits, Blacksmith is spreading its love around Korea. As it happens, one opened up near work, so X and I decided to […]
Derek Versus Lonely Planet 