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JW Marriott Olivo, JW Marriott Seoul’s Italian restaurant, offers 10 Lombardian favorites through Feb. 28. Lombardia is not only the center of Italian business, fashion and art, but also that of cuisine. The dishes feature the region’s unique veal and rice recipes and cheeses such as gorgonzola and ricotta. They include air-dried beef with ricotta cheese and arugula salad, homemade pumpkin tortellini with parmesan and sage butter, and braised Australian veal shank with lemon and rosemary and saffron rice. Guests can also enjoy traditional Italian polenta and panettone pudding during the promotion. The menus are priced between 12,000 won and 44,000 won. For more information, call 02-6282-6765. Hyatt Regency Incheon Hyatt Regency Incheon will hold a “Kid’s Table Manners Class” in English on Feb. 26 at 11:30 a.m. The class will be organized by the hotel’s F&B managers, who have international cultural and etiquette background. Children will learn table manners ㅡ table settings, how to use the utensils, and how to navigate various types of settings ㅡ which will prepare

Feb 10, 2011

Indulge in romance on Valentines Day

By Kim Rahn Soon the day for couples to exchange presents and express their love for each other at romantic places and events will be here ㅡ Valentine’s Day. Warm candles, chocolate cakes, delicious food, along with pink and red decorations create the perfect mood at various hotels around the city, so all you have to do is to make reservation. The Sheraton Grande Walkerhill offers a dinner promotion and room package. “Sweet Love” dinner at the hotel’s European restaurant and the bar at CLOCK16 will not only satisfy the palate but also present a gorgeous night view. The nine-course menu includes Spanish jamon, fois gras, beluga caviar and truffles at 400,000 won. An eight-course dinner comprises of lobster, hanwoo tenderloin and foie gras, at 300,000 won. The prices are per couple. A couple selecting the “Endless Love” package will have the chance to propose marriage to their loved one. A set menu, bottle of wine, chocolates, a bouquet of flowers, a Polaroid picture, plus jewelry and a jazz singer’s serenade are all included. The offer is priced at 1 million won.

Feb 10, 2011By Kim Rahn

KOCIS operates Korea blog in English

The Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS) has transformed its Korean-style food blog which was started on a trial run in December 2009 into the nation’s representative English blog (The Korea Blog, http://blog.korea.net). It includes information on Korea, such as hidden tourist spots, fashion, “hallyu” (Korean wave), culture, art, lifestyle, travel and technology. Also, foreign bloggers popular within the expat community will be part of the operation. In addition, the government will select 50 Koreans living abroad and foreigners residing here as “global reporters” to participate in the blog.

Jan 31, 2011

Ws steak offers heavenly taste

By Kim Rahn There are hundreds of restaurants offering steak in Seoul, and the taste doesn’t differ much from one to the other, only becoming different according to whether guests have it rare, medium or well-done. W Prime Signature Steak at W Seoul-Walkerhill, however, shows what a unique steak is, providing the ultimate texture and flavor of the beef. This reporter was lucky enough to be invited to a dinner at Kitchen, the hotel’s home-style cuisine restaurant. As an appetizer, foie gras and citrus parfait with crisp rice was served. The mousse-type foie gras was not rich but kept the flavor of the goose liver, and the crisp rice added texture to the soft mousse. Next served were pan-roasted scallops, crushed peas and Jamon Iberico. The contrast between the savory Jamon’s red color and the green peas was beautiful. And then came the steak ㅡ a best-grade Angus prime beef from Creekstone Farms in Kansas. “The United States Department of Agriculture-certified prime beef is a premium product used in many world class restaurants. The certification requires more str

Jan 27, 2011By Kim Rahn

Hotel Lobby

JW Marriott The JW Marriott Seoul’s Chinese restaurant, Man Ho, offers a Beijing Promotion by inviting guest chef Leo Li, the executive sous chef at Fat Duck, a restaurant at the Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel. Along with Peking Duck, Li presents various provincial dishes, and guests can select from two set menus, priced from 95,000 won to 130,000 won. Peking Duck and four other duck options are also available a la carte, with prices ranging between 38,000 and 89,000 won. The promotion continues through Feb. 27 and Chef Li will supervise the dishes himself on Feb. 13 through 17. For more information, call 02-6282-6743. All prices exclude tax and service charge. Millennium Hilton For the upcoming Lunar New Year, the Millennium Seoul Hilton offers luxury gift sets. Top-grade Korean beef rib and Australian Wagyu rib sets are available at 352,000 won to 1.2 million won. It comes with the hotel’s own marinade. Sets of various sizes of yellow croaker filled with roe are also presented from 350,000 to 680,000 won. Soy sauce-marinated crab, one of the most loved dishes among K

Jan 27, 2011

Seven jewels of Jeju Island

By Park Si-soo JEJU ISLAND ㅡ This volcanic island is full of unique yet scenic natural beauties that have the potential to become global tourism assets. The value of this southern resort island has been recognized, having been awarded a triple crown as a UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve in 2002, a World Natural Heritage in 2007 and a Global Geopark in 2010. Capitalizing on the designations, this island is looking for an opportunity to bolster its global profile. Jeju Special Self-Governing Province believes a fresh impetus will come from global voting for the selection of the New7Wonders of Nature, which runs through November. At present, 28 natural wonders around the world are vying for the crown in the vote administered by the New7Wonders Foundation, a Swiss-based NGO. The National Committee for Jeju New7Wonders of Nature, chaired by former Prime Minister Chung Un-chan, is leading the promotional campaign. Tourism experts believe Jeju’s designation as a natural wonder would provide greater leverage in attracting more foreign tourists to the country’s largest is

Jan 27, 2011

Worlds best bartenders talk about cocktails

By Kim Rahn In making cocktails, understanding alcohol and finding the right balance of ingredients is the most important thing, said the world’s top two bartenders. Erik Lorincz, the 2010 Diageo Reserve World Class Bartender of the Year, and Eom Do-hwan, the runner-up, are having another “competition” here to provide their own unique cocktails. Lorincz came to Seoul to participate in Ritz-Carlton Seoul’s promotion of “The World Class Battle,” held at the Ritz Bar of the hotel from Jan. 19 to 21. The head bartender at the American Bar of the Savoy Hotel in London was crowned the best bartender in the World Class competition last year. Organized by Diageo, World Class is the biggest international bartending competition. Some 9,000 bartenders took regional preliminaries, and 24 people from 24 nations participated in the finals in Greece in June, demonstrating their creativity, knowledge of alcohol and mixing skill. Lorincz was named the best barman after six “challenges,” and Eom was named runner up. "What is important to make a really good cocktail is dedicati

Jan 20, 2011By Kim Rahn

Winter family fun at Ananti Club Seoul

By Lee Hyo-sik Ananti Club Seoul, located in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi Province, just a 40-minute drive from southern Seoul, has emerged as a popular destination for families seeking to enjoy a range of outdoor activities in winter. The club, Korea’s first family-oriented golf resort where fathers can play golf, while kids and mothers enjoy a range of activities at the club house and other facilities, has transformed into a winter wonderland. ``From Spring to fall, we cater to golfers and their family members. Fathers golf on our high-quality 27-hole course, while the rest of the families have fun at our outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and other amazing facilities at the club house. But in winter, it becomes a great place where families with kids can enjoy a wide array of fun activities,’’ said Sante Ahn, general manager of Ananti Club Seoul. Ahn said all of his customers go home with wonderful memories after spending time at Ananti, thanks to its various experience-based outdoor winter activities, the beautiful nature surrounding the resort, and high-quality services

Jan 20, 2011By Lee Hyo-sik

Hotel lobby

Sheraton Grande Walkerhill CLOCK16, Sheraton Grande Walkerhill’s European bar and restaurant, is offering a special lunch promotion featuring, “J Signature Steak.” The four-course meal, presented by chef Justin Toth from New York, includes a starter soup, char-grilled U.S. prime beef steak, dessert and coffee or tea. While the usual portion for a steak is 120 grams, the special menu offers a bigger, whopping 150 grams of sizzling meat. The menu is available on all days during the lunch hours between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. It is priced at 50,000 won excluding tax and service charges. For more information, call 02-450-4516. Grand Hyatt A “Grand Wine Sale” is taking place at the Deli at Grand Hyatt Seoul from Jan. 24 to 27. Best-selling premium wines from all over the world will be on shelves with up to a 60 percent discount ㅡ a perfect opportunity to prepare Lunar New Year or Valentine’s Day gifts. Members of the hotel’s exclusive dining club, DINE@HYATT, will be able to accumulate points of 10 percent on their wine purchases. For more information, call 02-799-8167. Lot

Jan 20, 2011

Hiking China: Yellow Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge

By Suzanne Ma HUANGSHAN, China (AP) ― For first-time visitors to China, Beijing and Shanghai are the default destinations. For tourists who like to mix city travel with outdoor experiences, however, two natural landmarks in China stand out: Yellow Mountain and Tiger Leaping Gorge. Both are among the country's most popular and significant attractions, akin to the Grand Canyon in the United States. Yellow Mountain ― Huangshan ― has been an icon in Chinese culture for centuries. Tiger Leaping Gorge, about 240 miles (385 kilometers) from the Tibetan border, ranks among the deepest gorges in the world. Here are details on visiting each. Yellow Mountain High atop China's Yellow Mountain, standing amid billowing clouds, you will want to reach out and grasp the silvery wisps in front of you. Then the clouds part to reveal a stunning mountain range of yellow granite spanning as far as the eye can see. A moment later, the scene changes once again as clouds drift on to reveal a canyon filled with a sea of peaks. The peculiar crests jut out amid smooth boulders, and tall Chinese

Jan 13, 2011
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