Kim Rahn is the managing editor of The Korea Times. Since joining the company in 2003, she has covered various beats including the presidential office, Seoul city government, the Bank of Korea and the tourism industry. In 2014, she won the Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) award for her coverage of the ordeals of migrant women in Korea.
Hotel Lobby
Grand Hyatt Seoul
The Paris Grill at Grand Hyatt Seoul offers Mediterranean cuisine by chef Dieter Koschina from Vila Joya, the only two-star Michelin chef in Portugal, through May 25.
Koschina’s cuisine serves up exquisite creations including roasted monkfish or halibut, wagyu beef sirloin, pan-seared foie gras, and Creekstone beef tenderloin. His dishes are available only for dinner in both a la carte or full course menus.
A la carte menus start from 17,000 won and the course menus, from 80,000 won. For more information, call 02-799-8161.
By Kim Rahn
Imperial Palace Hotel
The Imperial Palace Hotel’s European-style outdoor cafe, Garden Terrace, offers Beef Buffet from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Customers can enjoy unlimited draft beer from Hite or Asahi, along with a choice of snacks. The price is 25,000 won per person for Hite beer and 48,000 won for Asahi. In the cafe is the Mannyeonrak Pavilion Bar, a Korean-style pavilion where a live electric violin performance is held every Friday.
Some 30 diverse barbequed selections are available at the outdoor cafe to be opened through October 8 except for Sundays and national holidays. For more information, call 02-3440-8000.
Grand Hilton Seoul
For those tying the knot between June and August, the Grand Hilton Seoul offers a special deal for bridal shower and wedding ceremony.
The bride-to-be can hold a party with friends at the Grand Suite serviced residence which will be decorated with balloons, flowers, candles and a cake. Those marrying in July and August can choose a wedding reception menu priced at 49,000 won and get discounts on wedding flower decorations, meals and drinks.
The bridal shower is offered at no charge to those who are inviting 300 or more guests to the wedding. For more information, call 02-2287-8079.
Sheraton Incheon
The all-day dining restaurant FEAST at the Sheraton Incheon Hotel will hold a promotion by Vietnamese guest chef Bui Quang Binh, Jr., sous chef at the Sheraton Hanoi hotel.
Binh will provide authentic provincial dishes from Vietnam, including noodle soup Pho, grapefruit and prawn salad, fried soft shell crab with tamarind sauce, and grilled duck breast marinated with galangal and turmeric.
Customers winning a lucky draw will get one night’s stay at the Sheraton Hanoi Hotel. The promotion will be held between May 20 and 29. The lunch is 40,000-45,000 won and dinner 50,000-55,000 won. For more information, call 032-835-1710.
Ritz-Carlton Seoul
The Ritz-Carlton Seoul’s library bar, The Ritz Bar, will host “Battle of the Bartenders” from May 23 to 25.
The promotion will be offered by Im Jae-gin, 2009 winner of the World Class Korea competition and fourth place winner at the global competition and Eom Do-hwan, 2010 winner of the local competition and second place winner at the global event. Three tweeters who make best comments about their cocktails will get prizes.
The battle will be presented between 8 p.m. and midnight. The price of cocktails is 23,500 won. For more information, call 02-3451-8277.