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Hotel Lobby

The Millennium Seoul Hilton The Millennium Seoul Hilton has prepared numerous events to mark the Christmas season. It unveiled its Christmas tree and gingerbread house on Nov. 20 and will set up its Christmas train on Dec. 7. It will be the 15th anniversary of the hotel’s holiday tradition. Every year, a grand 10-meter high Christmas tree is placed in the center of the main lobby. In the Lower Lobby, designers and engineers recreate a miniature Alpine village, complete with snow-capped mountains, tunnels, wooden bridges and hot air balloons. The Christmas train is a collection of over 120 handcrafted locomotives and railroad cars that will chug their way through the little village. The spirit of Christmas is also cherished as domestic and international companies are invited to sponsor a railroad car on the set. All proceeds are then distributed to the Hyeshimwon Orphanage. The Christmas train, tree and village will be on display until January 16th, 2011. An exquisite gingerbread house exhibit offering goodies and stocking stuffers for loved ones’ Christmas lists is a

Nov 25, 2010

X-burger at W exquisite

By Bae Ji-sook Hamburgers have long been relegated to the “junk food” category for the combination of patties of which the ingredients are somewhat unidentifiable and the small amount of vegetables in between the bread, representing fat, grease and general rotund unhealthiness. However, there are exceptions to the rule and the flexible recipe for burgers can be transformed to turn it into a luxurious “meal.” W-Seoul Walkerhill is ready and willing to boast a tasty burger with their version. The X-Burger, offered at its restaurant “Kitchen” is drawing avid fans with its high-end ingredients and exceptional attention in preparation. Ever wonder what it is like to have wagyu tenderloin, foie gras, lobster tail, truffle and matsutake mushroom all on the same plate? They are all included in the 150,000 won burger (exclusive of tax and service charges). Served on a specially designed grilled mineral plate, the mouth-watering X-burger comes with a lobster tail, grilled vegetables on the side along with three sauces. The burger is more than unique and surprising. The

Nov 25, 2010

Scenic hiking trails in historic city of Gyeongju

By Roger Dix Many if not most Koreans and just about all foreign tourists who go to Gyeongju visit the well known national treasures such as Bulguksa Temple, Soguram Grotto, Anapji Pond, The Tombs of the Kings among other historic landmark sites. And although those places are visually stunning and environmentally esthetic in their own individual place, their ethereal and historic meanings are somewhat lost in the commercial development and in the throngs of tourists and local vendors that interweave their busyness throughout those venues. To get a true understanding for those wonderful places seems difficult to find most times for those who want to feel the full richness of Korea’s history. For those travelers who like to stop along the way to ‘smell-the-roses,’ taking in the history and scenery of a place rather than just personally posing in front of some vernal blossoms or autumnal colors or having their picture taken next to a historic relic or building, it is more pleasing to take a stroll about the Tongiljeon area of Gyeongju, at the base of Namsan Mountain on the othe

Nov 25, 2010

Asan, Taean replete with blue crabs and hot spas

By Roger Dix ASAN/TAEAN, South Chungcheong Province — To many people, if not most of them, the terms global warming and climate change bring about thoughts of damaging effects to the planet’s environments, and in many incidents the two phenomena have brought negative damaging effects to certainregional environments around the globe, causing havoc to people’s lives and livelihoods. But in some parts of the world, I believe, there have been positive outcomes from climate change and (or) global warming, the west coast of South Korea being one of those places. If travelers go to South Chungcheong Province near the town of Asan around the Sapgyo Lake region and to the Taean National Seashore area to the island of Shinjin, they can see first-hand how climate change has affected people’s way of life and livelihoods in a plausibly positive way. It is in these two places that travelers will not only see a bounty of fish and shellfish but they will see blue crabs (as they are referred to in other regions of the world) — lots of blue crabs. In Korea the crabs

Nov 18, 2010

Hotel lobby

JW Marriott JW Marriott’s Italian restaurant Olivo is presenting authentic Emilia Romagna provincial cuisine through Dec. 31. During this period, guests can enjoy handmade pasta, sausages and authentic prosciutto from the home of Parma. Chefs will prepare a wide selection of traditional Emilia Romagna cuisine such as green salad with prosciutto and reggiano cheese, homemade tortellini with veal ragout and parmesan cheese, grilled veal chop with Parma ham and mozzarella, and grilled swordfish with anchovy butter. Guests can also taste a dessert from the region ㅡ strawberry parfait with traditional Modena balsamic vinegar. Prices range from 11,000 won to 43,000 won, excluding tax and service charge. For more information, call (02) 6282-6765.

Nov 18, 2010

Michelin star chef presents world of foie gras

By Bae Ji-sook Some may raise their eyebrows in consternation when it comes to “duck liver,” but nearly everyone has heard of “foie gras.” In Korea, where palates are still quite conservative, it has become one of the most commonly used ingredients to express the rich and versatile aspects of the French culinary world. For people seeking something more than the popular pan-seared duck liver, the JW Marriott Seoul hotel will present a special “foie gras special menu” at The Grill restaurant through the end of the year with Michelin star-chef, Lionel Levy. “Foie gras must be one of the most cherished ingredients all over the world. In France, people enjoy it in various forms ― from traditional sauté to drinks and even ice creams. I wanted Korean people to get to know the food and enjoy it on another level,” said Levy, who runs “Une Table au Sud,” a casual restaurant in Marseille. He was informed by Fredric Nef, executive chef of the JW Marriott here in Seoul, that Koreans aren’t really familiar with the delicacy yet. He was also told of the possible vegetables, he

Nov 18, 2010

Smarter way to navigate Garosu-gil

By Kwon Mee-yoo For a more enjoyable stroll through Garosu-gil, be “smart” and download the “itPlace Seoul” application on your smartphone from Apple’s App Store or Android Market. itPlace Seoul is a location-based social network service application, aiming to create "urbantaining" experience or having fun in downtown areas. It gives information on places in categories such as eating, playing and drinking. "itPlace Seoul is a mobile application for trendy urban people," Seo Sue-min, planner of SK Marketing and Company, developer of the application, said. In Seoul, six zones ㅡ Garsu-gil, Apgujeong/Cheongdam, Gangnam Station, Itaewon, Hongik University and City Hall ㅡ are the first designated at the time of the application's launch. Garosu-gil was selected as the first place to promote the application. "Garosu-gil is obviously one of the trendiest places in Seoul and we want to attract people who come to the area," she said. On the streets of Garosu-gil, stores, restaurants and cafes participating in the event have set up blue signs with a QR code. Until the end o

Nov 18, 2010By Kwon Mee-yoo

Garosu-gil: a street full of charms

The following is the third in a series of articles featuring tourist sites in Gangnam, southern Seoul, where both domestic and foreign tourists can experience an alluring blend of modern and traditional attractions. ㅡ ED. By Kwon Mee-yoo Garosu-gil literally means tree-lined street and there are hundreds of them in Korea. However, there is one such-named avenue that has become a proper noun in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam District. Garosu-gil is located near exit No. 8 of Sinsa Station on subway line 3 down to Sinsa Middle School. Along the two-lane street are ginkgo trees, trendy shops, art galleries, cozy cafes and eateries ranging from Italian to Japanese. Artists and young designers started to gather in the street in the late 1990s and in mid 2000s, young people who returned from studying overseas pioneered the current trend of Garosu-gil, full of cafes offering brunch and vintage shops. The 700-meter street is now full of trendsetters sitting on terraces of coffee shops and tourists with guidebooks in hand. Han Joo-hee, a 26-year-old office worker, said Garosu-gil ha

Nov 18, 2010By Kwon Mee-yoo

New Zealand wine: a bottle of opportunities

By Han Sang-hee When Koreans think of New Zealand, they may imagine the beautiful landscapes and English exchange programs, but now they have one more thing to consider: wine. Although major wine markets in Korea are mostly focused on products from the United States, France and Chile, New Zealand wine has started to gain popularity, thanks to the organic image of the country and, most of all, the taste and cost. “(The market) has grown well. It’s been static for the last 12 months along with the economy, but I see a very good future. The group that I see who likes New Zealand wine, particularly, is (consisted of) professional females, which there are a lot of in Korea,” John Forrest, owner and winemaker of Forrest Estate Winery in New Zealand told The Korea Times last month at a hotel in central Seoul. Forrest was in Korea to study the market, attend a wine fair and introduce more products to Korean consumers, buyers and retailers. “What they like about New Zealand wine is its fruitiness and freshness and drinkability. Older wine tends to be less fruity, less approacha

Nov 12, 2010

Weekender Delights of the streets & palaces

By Han Sang-hee and Ines Min The mercury has dropped to zero in Seoul, mufflers are placed snugly over blushing ears and scarves wrapped high to create cocoons of warmth. But through the hustle and bustle of the G20 Seoul Summit, an avalanche of preparations, buzzing excitement and fall foliage, one thing is never far from the mind: that perfect cold-weather food that quiets the storm of hunger.

Nov 11, 2010
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