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When in InterCon, You Are in Beltoise Territory

By Oh Young-jin Staff Reporter InterContinental Hotels around the world provide the comfort sought by travel-weary executives. Their foyers are bright, the rooms clean, and food and service good. The chain, however, is not a Waldorf Astoria when it comes to reputation or on par with ryokan (traditional Japanese inns) for up-close-and-personal service ― or say they say. For travelers and diners who hold on to this typecast image about the hotel chain, try the InterContinental hotels in Seoul. Chances are such patrons will encounter a meticulously-attired Frenchman during their stay. If they happen to spend a minute or so with him, it would be made plain that the InterContinentals are aiming to reach those lofty standards. That Frenchman is Didier Beltoise, general manager of the Grand InterContinental and COEX InterContinental Seoul. For patrons interested in spotting Beltoise from among the usual hotel crowd, the first thing they have to do is find somebody made conspicuous by an inconspicuous palette of colorful attire. For instance, Beltoise would prefer

Mar 18, 2010

Fresh Greens Welcome Spring

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter The wind may still be blowing, but spring seems close, promising various dishes, including the representative Korean spring fare, ``namul,'' or herbs and greens. Namul usually refers to seasoned dishes. With the start of spring, Koreans look for edible herbs that give them energy and a fresh start after the long grueling winter. According to the Korea Food and Drug Administration, spring namul, including ``naeng-i'' (shepherd's purse), ``dallae'' (wild garlic), ``ssuk'' (wormwood), ``chui namul'' (Ligularia fischeri) and ``cham namul'' (Pimpinella brachycarpa) are rich in vitamins A, B2 and C as well as calcium, and are thus a great way to regain strength and prepare for the sizzling summer. The freshly picked namul are great to eat on the spot, but with a bit of extra seasoning, you can enjoy their essence with a bit of a twist. Naeng-i Naeng-i, or shepherd's purse, is one of the most popular and freshest greens found during this time of the year. ``Naeng-i was consumed by commoners for a long time in history. Becaus

Mar 18, 2010

Expert Shares Secrets to Menus Success

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter The menu is probably one of the most important elements in determining a restaurant's success. If customers do not find anything that piques their interest, then the restaurant is in big trouble. For Sun@Food, a company whose chain of restaurants include Spaghettia, Spaghettia Classico, Mad for Garlic, Tony Roma's and Via di Napoli, the importance of the menu cannot be emphasized enough. Choi Hyun-jung, head of Sun@Food's research and development team, is responsible for creating the menus and dishes for its restaurants. In an interview with The Korea Times, she talked about how she develops the menus and ensures the quality of food at the restaurant chains. ``We have a certain theme for each restaurant, which makes it easier for us to make a menu. For example, Mad for Garlic is a garlic-themed Italian wine bistro. When I make a menu, I think of garlic and I check the dishes. If some aren't selling well, we develop new ones. We also include seasonal vegetables and seafood, plus adapt trends in food culture,'' she said. The c

Mar 15, 2010

Hotel Lobby

Lotte Hotel World The Lounge at Lotte Hotel World is offering juice, cocktails and cakes made with strawberries through April 30. The hotel says that strawberries provide 1.5 times the vitamin C of an orange and 10 times that of an apple. Vitamin C is known to fight fatigue and boost energy levels. Strawberry Oasis, a concoction of strawberries and raspberry liqueur, and the sweet-and-sour Strawberry Paradise and many other drinks will be offered. A selection of three luscious strawberry cakes will be offered as well. The beverages and cakes are 13,000 won a piece, exclusive of tax. For more information, call (02)411-7751~2. Seoul Palace Hotel The Seoul Palace Hotel in offering a "Pure White Day" package for those who want unforgettable memories for the "day for lovers" that falls on March 14. The package includes a one night stay in a standard room decorated with roses. Champagne, movie tickets for two and a 10 percent discount for its restaurant "The Goong" will be offered as well. Complimentary cocktails and beers will be served as welcome drinks. The

Mar 11, 2010

Shinhan Super Triple Card Launched

By Bae Ji-sook Staff Reporter Shinhan and Visa Card this week joined hands with three of Seoul's leading hotels to create a premium membership service package. The three hotels are The Ritz-Carlton, Seoul, Millennium Seoul Hilton and Sheraton Grande Walkerhilll, The signing ceremony was held at the Ritz-Carlton in southern Seoul on Monday. "This program combines the premium benefits of Shinhan Card, EMSM Concierge, Visa International and the existing benefits of the Super Triple Card that was launched last year," said Kim Jung-ki, director of public relations at Millennium Seoul Hilton. The features of the Shinhan Super Triple Card include not only unlimited use of the guestrooms and food and beverage outlets at the three hotels at a significant discount but also airline and My Shinhan mileage and special menu items at fine restaurants (The Concierge service). "In conjunction with this members are able to take advantage of the premium service that comes with the Shinhan Card in Korea's first ever alliance between a hotel membership program and a credit card," Kim said

Mar 11, 2010

Chuncheon to Host World Leisure Congress

By Kwon Mee-yoo Staff Reporter Chuncheon, a lakeside city in Gangwon Province, will host the 2010 World Leisure Congress and Leisure Games from August to September. During the 11th World Leisure Congress, scheduled to be held at Kangwon National University from Aug. 28 to Sep. 2, government officials, researchers, scholars and other delegates will discuss the theme of "Leisure and Identities." Co-hosted by the Korean Society of Leisure and Culture Studies, the congress will help participants exchange knowledge and information and gain new insights for future research and academic collaboration. The first-ever World Leisure Games will take place from Aug. 28 to Sept. 5. Under the theme "Improving the Quality of Life through Leisure Experiences," the event is to be held at Songam Sports Town, bringing together more than 13,000 athletes for six domestic and nine international games including the International B3 Action Sports Championships, World Inline Slalom Competition and Water Skiing World Cup. "Chuncheon is expecting to be an advanced leisure city and this will

Mar 11, 2010

Lufthansa Offers New Mobile Booking Portal

By Do Je-hae Staff Reoporter New applications from Lufthansa for mobile devices like the iPhone are providing customers with more on-the-move options to access services and communicate with other Miles & More members. An optimized iPhone application called Lufthansa Launcher, which began operating on February 24, provides Lufthansa customers with practical information about services. Users can view the Lufthansa timetable and get updates on flight arrival and departure times. Its "webview" function allows users to access mobile.lufthansa.com to book flights, check in online, retrieve booking information and check their Miles & More account. With the MemberScout application, Miles & More members are able to communicate with each other on the move to exchange travel experiences and ask for tips. Miles & More members can discuss where to go, sights to see and restaurants to visit. Finally, the Lufthansa Navigator makes getting around Frankfurt Airport easy as child's play. It is designed to guide users reliably from their current position to their desired destination

Mar 11, 2010

Bellflower Roots With Chili Vinaigrette (Doraji Namul)

This is an excerpt from “Korean Cuisine: Healthy Food, Full of Flavor,” (Yekyong Publishing, 224 pp., 28,000 won). The book is on sale at major bookstores such as Kyobo Bookstore, Youngpoong Bookstore and Bandi & Luni’s. . ED. By Kim Yong-ja ``Doraji " (bellflower root) has a faint scent of herbal medicine and a bitter taste. When it is combined with sweet and hot spices, it creates a unique tingling flavor. Raw and cooked bellflower roots have totally different flavors. I definitely prefer them raw. INGREDIENTS (serves 4) • 2 oz/57g (a handful) DRIED DORAJI, soaked in water • 1 tablespoon SALT • 2 teaspoons RICE VINEGAR SAUCE • 2 teaspoons SESAME OIL • 1/2 teaspoon SESAME SEEDS • 2 teaspoons GOCHUGARU (fine chili powder) • 1 small GARLIC CLOVE, crushed fine • 1/2 teaspoon SUGAR 1 Soak doraji in water until soft, then drain the water. Cut the wider ends in two and shred fine with your fingers. 2 Sprinkle with salt and vinegar and let it sit for 3-4 hours. Rinse under cold running water. Squeeze out excess wat

Mar 11, 2010

Hotel Lobby

Hyatt Regency Incheon Hyatt Regency Incheon is offering two wedding packages ― one featuring a wildflower garden and the other featuring a sunset over the west coast. Thanks to its contemporary design and convenient access to Incheon International Airport, the hotel is a popular venue for weddings. A team of hotel staff members assist with the wedding plans, organizing everything from the floral arrangements to catering. The Terrace Wedding package includes a ceremony held in a gazebo in the hotel's wildflower garden. The Sunset Wedding is held against the backdrop of the sunset off the coast. The hotel also offers the more traditional "Ballroom Wedding," which can accommodate over 500 guests for a banquet. For those looking to dine, the hotel also offers nine menus, with five choices of Western cuisine priced from 55,000 won to 100,000 won per person and four buffet options priced from 46,000 to 78,000 won. All prices exclude a 10 percent tax. For reservations and information, call (032) 745-2600. The IP Boutique Hotel The IP Boutique Hotel held it

Mar 4, 2010

Stir-Fried Mushrooms With Salt (Beoseot Bokkeum)

By Kim Yong-ja Try to get more flavorful mushrooms like oyster, shiitake, porcini (in Italy) or steinpilze (in Germany). Do not wash fresh mushrooms. They will soak up water like a sponge and lose flavor. Wet a paper towel and wipe off the dirt. INGREDIENTS (serves 4) • 1 pack MUSHROOMS, cut into big pieces • VEGETABLE OIL • a pinch of GARLIC POWDER • SALT and PEPPER 1 Heat a non-stick frying pan over high heat. Stir-fry the mushrooms with oil. Brown them partially and sprinkle garlic powder. 2 Season with salt and pepper. Immediately remove from the pan and let cool.

Mar 4, 2010
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