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Pies, Chocolate Delights at Tartine

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter In French, the word ``tartine'' means an open-faced sandwich with rich toppings. At the Tartine Bakery & Cafe in Itaewon, there are no sandwiches, but a lot of pies topped with strawberries, cherries and rhubarb. Tucked away in an alley just a stone's throw away from Hamilton Hotel, Tartine Bakery & Cafe is a real find for pastry and chocolate lovers. Upon entering the quaint bakery,

Dec 4, 2008

Enjoy Cozy French Cuisine at LEspoir

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter Hidden between the buildings and busy streets of Cheongdam-dong, there is a small French restaurant ``L'Espoir.'' It takes up a small space in the corner and looks a lot like those fancy waffle and coffee places, but once you slide through the small windowed door, you will feel right at home with its elegant yet cozy and serene atmosphere. L'Espoir offers a lunch menu: Seared Duck Breast Salad (18,000 won) and the Wagyu Strip Loin Steak Salad with Truffle Vinegrette (24,000 won), Fudilli Bolognese with Fresh Ricotta Cheese (15,000 won), Tiger Shrimp with Cipolline Oil Angel Hair (14,000 won), Assorted Mushroom Risotto (15,000 won). Of course, there is also a full list of other appetizers and main dishes as well. We ordered the Wagyu Strip Loin Steak Salad with Truffle Vinegrette and the Tiger Shrimp with Cipolline Oil Angel Hair. The meal started with long strips of bread, which were crispy on the outside but warm and soft on the inside. Having an open kitchen, the delicious aromas filled the place once the orders were made, making the w

Nov 27, 2008

Hotel Lobby

Sheraton Grande Walkerhill The ice rink at Sheraton Grande Walkerhill will be decorated with an ``Ice Queen'' concept, becoming a suitable location for special events such as proposals and birthday parties. There will be a ``2009 countdown party'' on the evening of Dec. 31. Admission tickets are 20,000 won on weekdays and 30,000 won on weekends. The ice rink will be open between Dec. 20 and Feb. 15. For more information, call (02) 455-5000. Other winter packages include tickets to the ice rink and skate rentals, as well as one night stays and meals. For more information, call (02) 2022-0000. Grand Hyatt Grand Hyatt Seoul presents a ``Winter on the Ice Package'' that includes one night's deluxe accommodation, free ice rink admission and skate rental for two people, free hot chocolate, use of the gym and an indoor swimming pool, and a 50 percent discount on ice skating lessons. A selection of ginseng spa treatments will be offered at a special price at The Spa. The package is available between Dec. 1 and Feb. 28. The price starts from 187,000 won. For more informat

Nov 27, 2008

Winter Wonderland at Ski Resorts

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter The snowy season is here and what better way is there to enjoy it than skiing or snowboarding? Here are some of the local ski resorts all decked out to meet eager skiers. Jisan Forest Resort Jisan Forest Resort is a 40-minute drive from Seoul and is perfect to visit during the weekends without having to spend half a day in traffic. Equipped with seven main slopes and three minor ones, the resort can accommodate 50 families in condominiums located nearby. This year, Jisan is presenting a new ``double width'' slope, which was made by combining two smaller slopes into one. With a width of 190 meters, the spacious slope will offer more space to skiers and snow boarders to move freely. To get to the resort, visitors can ride the resort's shuttle bus, which is free of cost from stops that include Jamsil, Mokdong, Bundang and Ilsan. Check the stops and reserve the number of seats beforehand through www.jisanresort.co.kr. Tickets costs from 29,000 won to 70,000 won depending on the time of day, ski rentals, lifts and lessons. Jisan Resort al

Nov 27, 2008

KoreaToday Cho Campaigns for Globalizing Korean Food

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter There's no doubt that Korean food like kimchi and bulgogi are slowly gaining popularity around the world. But Korean cuisine still lags behind Japanese and Chinese cuisine, in terms of global recognition. Even in Korea itself, the level of Korean cuisine has not reached world-class level. There are many reasons for this, whether it is a lack of innovation or creativity or government support to promote and lift the level of Korean cuisine. For years, businessman Cho Tae-kwon has single-handedly pursued his dream of elevating Korean cuisine to the level of other world-renowned cuisines. His vision was to create ``new world dining culture by presenting variations on traditional Korean cuisine.'' Cho, chairman of food culture company Kwang Ju Yo, sat down for an interview with The Korea Times at his restaurant Knock Knock in Sinsa-dong, southern Seoul, where traditional Korean food is served in a luxurious ambience. When he starts talking about the globalization of Korean cuisine, it's hard not to become infected with his passion

Nov 26, 2008

Hotel Lobby

Celebrating Thanksgiving Day, JW Marriott Seoul presents a special dinner and turkey To-Go menu at JW’s Grill, Marriott Cafe and Deli on Nov. 27. The turkey To-Go menu comes with a choice of turkey sets, 5 kilograms (160,000 won) and 8 kilograms (220,000 won). JW’s Grill offers a four-course Thanksgiving dinner consisting of roast turkey, classic shrimp cocktail and corn chowder with chili coriander and dessert. Price is 75,000 won exclusive of tax and service charges. For more information, call (02) 6282-6738 for Deli shop, (02) 6282-6759 for JW’s Grill, and (02) 6282-6731 for Marriott Cafe. The Atrium Cafe and Buffet Restaurant offer a traditional Thanksgiving Day dinner. They have prepared a buffet with all the trimmings, from herb stuffing and mashed potatoes to pumpkin pie and holiday bread pudding. At Atrium Cafe, the threecourse menu is priced at 41,000 won and the four-course at 51,000 won. At Buffet, lunch is 42,000 won and dinner is 52,000 won. The Thanksgiving wine dinner buffet is offered at 62,000 won including tax and service charge. For more inform

Nov 20, 2008

A Street Cafe Experience at Neal’s Yard

By Kim Ji-soo Staff Reporter Neal's Yard in Itaewon is unique in its concept of creating the look of a London street in an indoor cafe and pitches a cute, stylish decor to ambience-sensitive customers. Indeed, the quaint lamp posts, the kiosk-like kitchen and the wide terrace by the window overlooking the main street in Itaewon have all made a quite convincing street-side cafe. For those preferring a cozier space, a private room is also available. The glass ceilings funneled warm sunlight into the room, creating a snug and homely effect. Orders were made at the counter, although servers delivered the food. The menu mainly consisted of light meals and desserts, such as quiche, sandwiches, cakes and waffles. The two brunch sets are offered from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. We ordered the Brunch B set (14,000 won), which consisted of 2 plain waffles (with maple syrup and whipped cream), grilled onions in balsamic, egg, bacon, mini sausage, boiled potato, salad and a choice of drink. Despite its variety, the meal was portioned rather lightly, especially when it came to the size of th

Nov 20, 2008

California Travel Body Opens Seoul Office

By Kim Rahn Staff Reporter More than 97 percent of Koreans think California is an attractive travel destination, with beaches, theme parks, wine and food their main trip purposes, the Californian tourism body said. California Travel and Tourism Commission announced its survey result on Korean citizens regarding California's image at the celebration for the opening of its Seoul office Monday. According to the survey, 97.3 percent of Korean customers think California an attractive tourist place. They said they associate California with the ocean or oranges, and they wanted to visit Disneyland and Universal Studio the most. The commission said about 331,000 Koreans, or 40 percent of Korean visitors to the U.S., come to California every year. Korean travelers usually visit California through two gateways, Los Angeles and San Francisco airports, where direct flights operate between the two countries. ``We hope to double the number and open more gateways,'' Susan Wilcox, the commission's vice president of communications and industry relations, said. In the ceremony, dele

Nov 20, 2008

Yeongju, Where Confucian Values Reside

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter Yeongju ― Yeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, is blessed with the natural beauty of Mt. Sobaek and its numerous valleys. But Yeongju is better known as a region holding a lot of relics from Confucian traditions represented by the Sosu Seowon (Confucian School) and ``seonbichon'' or a scholars' village. The city was home to scholars called ``seonbi'' during the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910). In this fast-changing era of information and technology, the region offers a glimpse of the mental and ethical values of olden times. Sosu Seowon Sosu Seowon, the first private institute established in Korea, was a birthplace of Confucian education and a cradle of prominent scholars. About 4,000 scholars, including the pupils of Confucian scholar Toegye Yi Hwang, studied at the institute. As the first Confucian school financially supported by the king, it was established by Ju Se-bung, the governor of Punggi in 1543 during the reign of King Jungjong of the Joseon Kingdom. There are several old buildings where scholars learned and studied loyalty,

Nov 20, 2008

Kebabs, Falafels at Dubai Restaurant

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter There has been a noticeable increase in the number of restaurants serving diverse ethnic cuisine from India, Pakistan and Middle Eastern countries, especially in the Itaewon area. There are several places to choose from when you crave curry, kebabs and pita sandwiches. But the quality of the food can be hit-or-miss, depending on the restaurant. Dubai Restaurant is one of the relatively new additions in Itaewon, and is proving to be a good place to grab some authentic cuisine. The menu includes many staples such as baba ghanoush, hummus, falafel, salads, as well as different kinds of curry and kebabs. For the appetizer, we had the baba ghanoush (6,000 won), which had a simple, smoky flavor and went well with the warm, soft pita bread. The aubergines were mashed well and topped with a dash of olive oil and parsley. Falafels (6,000 won), or chickpea patties, were deep-fried and topped with a crust of sesame seeds. It was quite a lot crunchier than expected, which was good while the falafels were hot. However, when they cooled, the cr

Nov 13, 2008
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