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Five Korean chefs to host dinner for New Yorkers

Choi Hyun-seok, from left, Jang Jin-mo, Yim Jung-sik, Tony Yoo and Kang Min-goo pose during a press conference in Seoul, Monday. / YonhapBy Yun Suh-youngFive top Korean chefs will be heading to New York next month to host a series of dinners in collaboration with Michelin-starred restaurants.The chefs who will  be promoting Korean food to Americans are Kang Min-goo of Mingles, Tony Yoo of 24 Seasons, Yim Jung-sik of Jungsik, Jang Jin-mo of AND Dining and Choi Hyun-seok of Elbon The Table. They will present three gala dinners from June 9 to 11.The event is organized by The World's 50 Best Restaurants produced by U.K. magazine Restaurant, together with Korea's food magazine La Main. The event, dubbed "Korea NYC Dinners," includes the gala dinners, a food conference and an after-party that will be held at Jungsik New York on June 13."There are many talented Korean chefs who can globalize Korean cuisine but I realized that they didn't have many opportunities to reach out globally," said Jang Eun-sil, editor-in-chief of La Main and the event's organizer, during a press conference in

May 10, 2016
Five Korean chefs to host dinner for New Yorkers

Top Korean chefs to present collaborative dinner in New York

Five renowned South Korean chefs will team up with two American cooks to host a series of collaborative dinners in New York City next month under the theme of fermentation, the event's organizer said Monday.British magazine Restaurant will join hands with Seoul-based gourmet magazine La Main to host "Korea NYC dinners" from June 9-11.On the first night, two Korean chefs, Jang Jin-mo of A&ND Dining and Choi Hyun-seok of Elbon The Table, will host a dinner with Brooklyn-based chef Carlo Mirarchi of Blanca.Another Korean duo, Kang Min-goo of Mingles and Tony Yoo of 24 Seasons, will work with Dan Barber of Blue Hill in Greenwich Village to present dinner the next day.All four Korean chefs will collaborate with renowned chef-restaurateur Yim Jung-sik to create a gala Korea NYC Dinner at Jungsik's New York branch in Manhattan on June 11.The list of the World's 50 Best Restaurants in 2016 will be announced on June 12, and the chefs will hold an after-party following the awards ceremony on the next day.Participants will also gather for a conference on June 12 to discuss the theme of "Kor

May 9, 2016

Family packages abound in May

The Ritz-Carlton, Seoul’s package includes a children’s tent in the room. / Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, SeoulBy Kim Se-jeongHotels are offering vacation packages for families with children this May. The Ritz-Carlton, SeoulThe Ritz-Carlton, Seoul presents two Ritz Kids packages for a fun stay with the little ones. The Ritz Kids Party Package features a one-night stay in a Balcony Deluxe or Deluxe Corner room, Ritz Kids program books and a family party room service menu, featuring pizza, French fries, animal cupcakes, chicken nuggets, sandwiches, smoked salmon salad, yoghurt, chocolate fondus and more. The package is priced at 320,000 won, excluding tax and service fees.The Night Safari Package includes a children’s tent and lamp, in addition to Ritz Kids program books, a Ritz Lion plush toy, bathrobes and slippers so that very young guests can create their own camping adventure in the comfort and safety of their room.The package is priced at 270,000 won with a Balcony Deluxe or Deluxe Corner room, and 400,000 won with an Executive Suite. Gu

May 5, 2016
Family packages abound in May

Fraser offers group packages for female guests

The party plate of steak, grilled chicken, sausages, potato wedges, salad, and pizza and is served with three glasses of beer. / Courtesy of Fraser Place Central HotelBy Kim Se-jeongWorld-renowned Fraser Hospitality’s two Korean properties, both in Seoul, are offering group packages for female guests.Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul is offering “Happy Girls Day” package. Designed for groups of three, it includes a one-night stay in a Deluxe room, breakfast at the hotel restaurant, “First Floor,” one pizza and three bottles of beer for room service and buy-2-get-1-free cocktail coupon at the 16th floor Panorama Lounge Bar, which has a view of the historic Namdaemun. The package also includes access to the fitness center and sauna, in-room Wi-Fi and a photo session at the property, complete with photo props. Guests who reserve over the telephone will receive a 20,000-won facial treatment mask, developed by Woobo Oriental Hospital specialized in beauty and spa treatments in Seoul.The package is available until Dec. 31 and starts at 179,000 won, excluding t

May 5, 2016
Fraser offers group packages for female guests

Jeonju film fest captures indie spirit

The 17th Jeonju International Film Festival draws sell-out crowds. / Courtesy of Jeonju International Film FestivalBy Jason Bechervaise Festivals are often and rightly judged on the films. This year at the 17th Jeonju International Film Festival that began on April 28, it excelled with a range of films both local and foreign capturing the spirit of independent and alternative cinema.Based on the experience of attending the festival for the past three years, this was without doubt the best in terms of cinema witnessed. As a critic, you have to brace yourself for weaker or bad films, but this year there were very few underlying the strong year it’s been.As of May 1, the festival reported that 106 screenings had been sold out, up from last year’s figure of 95, and two higher from two years ago. The 2,000-seat outdoor theatre was sold out for the “Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet” underscoring the success of the festival and also the film, which accumulated more than a million admissions in local cinemas.Here is a selection of short reviews. A scene from &

May 5, 2016
Jeonju film fest captures indie spirit

Thousands of Chinese tourists to taste Korean cuisine by Han River

Two groups totaling 8,000 employees from a Chinese company will visit South Korea this month and taste Korean traditional ginseng chicken soup at one of the city's riverside parks, the Seoul city government said Wednesday.The tour groups from Chinese health care company Joymain Science & Technology (Zhongmai Group) will arrive in Seoul on Thursday and next Tuesday on an incentive trip, and have a "samgyetang" dinner on the banks of the Han River in central Seoul on the following days, the metropolitan government said.Samgyetang is a traditional chicken soup made with a whole young chicken stuffed with ginseng, sticky rice and garlic. It is widely recognized in the country as an energy-boosting meal during the summer months.The government said hundreds of dinner tables will be set up for the guests, who will also be served beer, kimchi and drinks made from ginseng.After the dinners, artists who participated on the original soundtracks of the South Korean hit television series "Descendants of the Sun" will hold a concert.The government earlier allowed Zhongmai employees to receive

May 4, 2016

Mascot for PyeongChang Winter Olympics still unaccounted for

By Baek Byung-yeulThere are 615 days left until the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics begin, but it seems that one thing is conspicuously missing from Korea’s first-ever Winter Games -- the official mascot.Ever since the first Olympic mascot was created for the 1972 Munich Summer Games, their significance has been highlighted as they are one of the things that makes the Games memorable. The first official mascot of the Winter Games was introduced for the 1976 Games at Innsbruck, Austria.Starting from “Waldi,” the Munich Games dachshund to “Hare,” “Polar Bear” and “Leopard” for the 2014 Sochi Games, the mascots have been emblematic of the Games, offering a warm welcome to athletes and spectators from around the world.The PyeongChang Organizing Committee for the 2018 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games (POCOG) said the mascot for the 2018 Games will be unveiled as soon as it is approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne, Switzerland, in June.“We   acknowledge that there has been a delay in int

Apr 28, 2016
Mascot for PyeongChang Winter Olympics still unaccounted for

San Sebastian: A city loved by a queen

A panoramic view of the bay of La Concha from atop Monte Igueldo  / Korea Times photos by Jung Min-hoIts stunning views and delicious food will fascinate you tooBy Jung Min-hoSAN SEBASTIAN, Spain ― San Sebastian, or Donostia in the Basque language, is best known as a foodie paradise, with more Michelin-stars per capita than any other city in the world.While the city’s food will fascinate your palate, its breathtaking views will blow your mind. The beauty of the Bay of Biscay and Zurriola Beach will make you pause for a while.These are just some of the sceneries that Queen Maria Christina fell in love with in the 19th century. To treat her skin problems with the sunshine and fresh ocean air, the queen went to the city with gorgeous landscapes, staying at her residence near the beach.My first experience in the charming city was enriched by my guide Eskerne Falcon, a San Sebastian native who genuinely loves her hometown. She takes photos of her city almost every day. “It looks different depending on the weather,” she said.For me, San Sebastian looked most bea

Apr 28, 2016
San Sebastian: A city loved by a queen

8,000 Chinese tourists to visit S. Korea to taste 'samgyetang'

A group of 8,000 employees from a Chinese company will visit South Korea next month to taste Korean traditional ginseng chicken soup, the Seoul city government said Wednesday.The largest signal tour group from Chinese health care company Zhongmai Group will arrive in Seoul on May 5 and May 10 in two groups on an employee incentive trip, and have a "samgyetang" dinner in central Seoul on May 6 and May 10 respectively, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said.The city government will set up 400 dinner tables for the guests and serve beer, kimchi and drinks made from ginseng, as well as offer other services during their five-day trip."The city government believes that Zhongmai Group's mass trip to Seoul will help promote interest in Korean food and culture in China," said Kim Eui-seong, a city government official in charge of the event.The tourists will also attend a concert to see artists who participated in the original soundtrack albums of the South Korean hit television series "Descendants of the Sun" on the banks of the Han River, the officials said.The city government earlier allowe

Apr 27, 2016

AROUND TOWN II

 ‘Fanta-Stick’Seoul Fanta-Stick TheaterThroughout 2016 “Fanta-Stick” is performed every day at Seoul Fanta-Stick Theater on an open-ended run. The performance presents original Korean music, utilizing traditional Korean instruments to create fusion gugak.Tickets cost 30,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, visit www.fanta-stick.co.kr or call (02) 3143-5959. 'YOULL'Jeongdong TheaterThrough Dec 31 “YOULL,” a dance performance mixed with drama, will be performed at Jeongdong Theater until the end of 2016.The performance will bring a wide range of traditional modes of expression together, including traditional Korean dance, theater, music and martial arts. By applying the heroic fantasy genre to this traditional production, Jeongdong Theater hopes to broaden its popular appeal. Actors Jeon Jin-hong, Lee Hyuk, Park Ji-yeon and Cho Haneul will play the main roles.Tickets cost 40,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, call (02) 751-1500 or visit www.jeongdong.or.kr.  Three Jewels: Buddhist Art of KoreaHoam Art MuseumThr

Apr 21, 2016
AROUND TOWN II
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