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Enjoy Spanish cuisine at Sheraton Walkerhill

By Kim Rahn A visiting Spanish chef aims to prepare an authentic “taste of Spain” for Korean guests and promote Spanish cuisine here. Chef Markel Aguirre Mugica from Le Meridien Barcelona said he is emphasizing emotion in his country’s traditional dishes in a promotion at the Sheraton Grande Walkerhill’s European restaurant Clock16. "Sabor de Espana," or the “Taste of Spain” promotion will be held until May 31, and the star chef arrived on March 28 to create a full array of authentic Spanish dishes himself until this Sunday. “Spanish cuisine is a Mediterranean diet which is famous for its health benefits and fresh ingredients. It is heavily influenced by seafood available from the region, reflecting the country’s deep maritime roots,” Mugica said in an email interview with The Korea Times. “We also have worldwide known products such as Iberico jamon (Iberian ham), and there are many dishes based on beans with many regional variations. Many Spanish dishes are stir-fried with garlic, onion and tomatoes and especially the use of extra virgin olive oil makes them melt

Apr 5, 2012By Kim Rahn

Shilla opens premium buffet restaurant on Jeju

By Lee Hyo-sik A growing number of Korean and non-Korean tourists visit the country’s southern resort island of Jeju for a wide range of fun and unique holiday experiences. But on top of engaging in fun-packed leisure activities, they also come to Jeju to get a taste of the diverse local cuisine using fresh seafood and other ingredients produced on the pristine island. If you want to enjoy an array of high-quality dishes prepared by the country’s top chefs in a luxury setting, there is no better place than the Hotel Shilla Jeju. One of Korea’s major hotel franchises just opened the Parkview, a premium buffet restaurant, at its Jeju unit to better serve guests and those who visit the hotel to use a range of amenities without sleeping in. ``We opened the Parkview at our Jeju hotel on March 22, following a three-month renovation of the previous buffet restaurant, ``Cozy,’’ in order to accommodate more diners and provide them with better culinary services at the same prices,’’ said hotel spokeswoman Myung Ji-young. ``The restaurant is an updated version of the Parkview a

Mar 29, 2012By Lee Hyo-sik

Hotel Lobby

Grand Ambassador Seoul After major renovations on 108 guestrooms, the Grand Ambassador Seoul is fully prepared to offer the finest features and convenience starting from April 1. The hotel now has six VIP floors from the previous three. It has prepared new types of rooms including deluxe family rooms with a double bed and a single bed for every member of the family; superior triple bedrooms with three single beds for a group of three adults; and deluxe suites fitted with a sofa not only in the living room but also in the bedroom. To highlight the renovations, a “Bonjour, Kids!” package is offered at 264,000 won until May 15 for a one-night stay at a deluxe family room, breakfast buffet for three and other benefits. For more information, call 02-2270-3111. Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul Through the end of May, Banyan Tree Club & Spa offers a "Spring in Seoul" package with prices starting at 474,000 won. It includes accommodation in a deluxe room and breakfast for two. For those staying for two nights, a five-course set dinner and two tickets for the non-verbal perfo

Mar 29, 2012By Kim Rahn

Ritz-Carlton Seoul shines in service

By Kim Rahn From the first to the last, what matters for Christopher R. Clark, general manager of the Ritz-Carlton Seoul, is service. Clark, who took over the reins of the hotel last December, stressed the importance of good guest service and was confident in the hotel employees’ capability to provide it, saying good service will naturally lead to more public recognition, awards, and eventually more guests. “The concept has always been service for the Ritz-Carlton. So many hotels add something new like new restaurants or refresh the rooms and expect this will just sell. I think what I’m doing with my employees after three months of being here is focusing on service, Ritz-Carlton standards,” said the hotelier with 24 years of experience. The general manager introduced Ritz-Carlton’s new worldwide marketing platform: “Let Us Stay With You.” “Ritz-Carlton says once you stay in our hotel, let us stay with you, let us stay with you after you leave, let us be in your memory, let us create something you can’t forget, so next time you think about a hotel when you come to Se

Mar 29, 2012By Kim Rahn

Trains lead way to spring festivals

By Do Je-hae It has been a long winter, but there is no doubt about the onset of spring. There is no time like the present to start preparing for a month full of spring festivals across the country, particularly if one is fond of train travel. A small country with an intricate railway system, Korea is ideal for traveling in all seasons. One of the most relaxing, affordable and quickest ways to get to some major flower and cultural fests is by train. Some travel agencies, like Korail Development Travel, are running seasonal programs linking spring festivities. Here is an introduction to some of the most renowned attractions that are easily accessible by rail. Jinhae Gunhang Festival Jinhae in South Gyeongsang Province is the home to the nation’s largest cherry blossom festival. The Jinhae Gunhang Festival marks its 50th anniversary this year. Over 2 million local and international tourists come to walk along the tree-lined streets and picturesque mountain paths. There are so many cherry blossom trees in Jinhae that when the wind blows it seems as if it is

Mar 29, 2012By Do Je-hae

New eateries blend US, Korean palates

When you walk through the doors of Vatos, a four-month-old restaurant in Itaewon, you would be forgiven if you mistook the scene for something out of Austin, Texas: a welcoming interior of steel and burnished wood, servers that check up on you with a friendly ease, and most importantly, grilled galbi topped with a sweet ssamjang aioli and cabbage slaw wrapped in a freshly made tortilla. Vatos introduces the Korean taco -- an idea that started with the Kogi truck in Los Angeles and spawned a national food obsession with spin-offs in every major U.S. city -- to Koreans. "When you think about it, the taco is a very natural food to a Korean," Jonathan Kim, one of the co-owners of Vatos, said. "You're essentially wrapping and eating a piece of grilled meat, vegetables, and sauce -- just replace the lettuce with a tortilla." Kim, who spent much of his formative years in Texas, partnered with Kenny Park, a native of Palos Verdes, a city a half hour drive from Los Angeles, to open a restaurant that would try to fill the void of "good Mexican food" in Seoul. Each plays to the other'

Mar 26, 2012

Hotel Lobby

Lotte Hotel Seoul Lotte Hotel Seoul’s French restaurant Pierre Gagnaire a Seoul presents “One-Hour Business Lunch,” shortening the usually long French dining course to one hour for busy businessmen. The menu, comprised of only the essence of French dining, begins with langoustine with sliced pork shrank and red onion as appetizer. The main dish is veal garnished with grilled mushrooms, watercress cream and celery, while a small cake and cookies are offered as dessert. The lunch is priced at 70,000 won and a glass of white or red wine is available for an additional 18,000 won. The menus will change every month. For more information, call 02-317-7181. Renaissance Seoul Hotel Italian restaurant Toscana at the Renaissance Seoul Hotel offers a special evening titled “Dance & Dine at Toscana” every second and fourth Saturday starting April 14. From 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., people wanting to sample sports dancing can get a private one-on-one lesson or as a couple from a professional instructor from the Sherry Kwon Dance Sports School. From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., an Italian semi-buff

Mar 22, 2012By Kim Rahn

Enjoy unlimited dining at Japanese, Korean buffets

By Kim Rahn When imagining a buffet at a hotel, what comes to mind will probably be various cuisines from around the world. But some hotels these days offer specific menu buffets, such as Japanese or Korean food only, providing an opportunity to sample the restaurants’ delicacies at an affordable price. Imperial Palace Seoul’s Japanese restaurant Manyo presents Japanese Delicacies Buffet on weekends, serving sashimi, sushi and robadayaki from the live station along with salad maki, Japanese soup and seasonal appetizers. Special sushi from Yume Sushi Corner, offered by Manyo’s head chef Kwon O-joon, is also available. Customers can choose ingredients at the Robadayaki Corner, including sirloin steak, fish and vegetables. Fresh seasonal fruits, cakes and puddings are available as dessert. All guests are offered a complimentary glass of wine and unlimited draught beer or soft drinks. During March, unlimited sake is available. Lunch is priced at 95,000 won and dinner, 110,000 won. For more information, call 02-3440-8000. The Millennium Seoul Hilton also off

Mar 22, 2012By Kim Rahn

MVL Hotel ready to greet expo guests

By Lee Hyo-sik Organizers of the upcoming Yeosu Expo are concerned about a shortage of hotel rooms for hundreds of thousands of foreign visitors expected to visit the coastal city in South Jeolla Province, during its three-month run from May through August. Officials of the Organizing Committee for Expo 2012 Yeosu have openly said that Yeosu and its surrounding areas significantly lack decent lodging facilities that can accommodate a large number of non-Koreans. Even committee Chairman Kang Dong-suk expressed concerns that many foreign tourists may not be able to find a place to stay. Against such a backdrop, Daemyung Leisure Industry, which operates ski resorts and water theme parks across the country, has emerged as a white knight for expo organizers as it opened a seven-star hotel next to the expo site. On March 16, Daemyung held an opening ceremony for the MVL Hotel, the first seven-star hotel built in the southwestern Jeolla region. The MVL, which stands for ``Most Valuable Life,’’ has 311 rooms and a range of state-of-the-art amenities. ``The MVL hotel, the

Mar 22, 2012By Lee Hyo-sik

Brand conscious auctions

Recognizable abstract works dominate uneventful Seoul Auction and K Auction By Noh Hyun-gi This week, two large scale art auctions took place in Seoul. Seoul Auction and K Auction, the country’s leading auction houses, offered similar bodies of works, relying too heavily on abstract pieces from the late 20th century. The price estimates clearly indicated preference for the instantly recognizable Lee Ufan’s nearly empty canvases and Kim Tschang-yeul’s water drops, but the pieces failed to cause excitement on either occasion. K Auction showed 16 pieces by Lee on Wednesday, which to an extent bored the participants. Most were sold on the first bid at around the lowest estimate, while five of them did not attract any interest. The selection even included the world renowned artist and philosopher’s small pencil and paper pieces for around 7 million won. The evening routinely flew through pieces by local household names like Lee Joong-seop, Chung Sang-hwa and Kim Whan-ki. The calm was broken unexpectedly by Bernar Venet’s steel sculpture “Ligne Indeterminee.” The spiral

Mar 22, 2012
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