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Seattle’s Orange King Now in Seoul

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter Orange King in Seattle, Washington, is well known for its hamburgers, barbeque and teriyaki. Now, its signature dishes are available here in Seoul. Owner D.H. Han enjoyed going to Orange King when he was a student at the University of Washington in Seattle in the 1980s. He liked it so much that he decided to bring the Orange King franchise to Seoul. Ten months ago, Orange King opened at its current spot next to the Soon Chun Hyang Hospital in Hannam-dong. From the outside, it seems like a fairly ordinary restaurant with a terrace, but inside the restaurant has a surprisingly stylish interior. Orange King has a nice, cozy atmosphere that encourages people to sit back and relax. There are framed, colorful prints of Seattle's best-known landmarks like Pike Place Market and Space Needle on the walls reminding customers that Orange King originated from Seattle. Orange King's menu features appetizers, barbeque, hamburgers, teriyaki, pasta, steak, salads and wine. Appetizers include white wine sauteed mussels, Seattle clam chowder and

May 29, 2008

Hotel Lobby

Imperial Palace Hotel The Imperial Palace Hotel is holding a German cultural event through June 1 at which guests can enjoy German traditional music and food. German musician Kurt Arndt will play the Hurdy Gurdy (Leierkasten), a traditional German folk musical instrument, at various venues including the Cafe Amiga, buffet restaurant Familia and the poolside barbeque. While enjoying the traditional music, guests can taste traditional dishes such as grilled beef liver with fried onions and apple, potato soup with bacon, grilled mixed sausages, poached meringue and rolled ham with asparagus. For more information, call (02) 3440-8000.

May 29, 2008

Marado and Udo ― 2 Small Beauties Near Jeju Island

By Oleg Kiriyanov Contributing writer Those who visit Jeju Island ― arguably the best known South Korean resort island ― usually concentrate on the most popular sights there. It is understandable, as the island is quite big and has enough places to see and things to do to keep your schedule full for at least a week. But the smaller islands nearby also provide a good opportunity for one to enjoy unique views and make memories. The first island of this kind is called Mara Island. To get there you have to take a boat from Jeju, usually taking about 30-40 minutes. The island is quite small ― taking less than an hour to walk around. When you get there, you will feel like you are standing at the end of the world ― the small spot of land is surrounded by the endless ocean and far away one can see the silhouette of its ``big brother'' (Jeju). Despite its small size, Mara Island is quite famous in Korea, as it holds an important place in Korean geography. It is the most southern point of the Republic of Korea, so, at least for Koreans, this island can be called ``the end of

May 29, 2008

Take a Break in Bangkok

Palaces, Shopping Malls, Spas and More in Thai Capital By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter BANGKOK ― Thailand is widely considered one of the best destinations for travelers on a budget. While many seek out Thailand for its gorgeous beaches and golf courses, those looking for a mini-break should also head to Bangkok. Just a little over five hours by plane from Seoul, Bangkok is anything but boring. There is a lot to see and do in the city with its stunning royal palaces and temples, bustling markets, huge shopping malls and restaurants, and it won't even take a lot of money. Shop Till You Drop Shopping is perhaps the number one draw for tourists in Bangkok. There are shopping malls and markets everywhere you go. Get ready for the Grand Thailand Sale starting on June 1, which runs through Aug. 31, when local and international brands slash their prices by up to 80 percent. It's no joke when an expatriate living in Bangkok said that during the sale season ``the stores are practically giving away the stuff for free.'' Even if its not ``sale season,'' most of the p

May 29, 2008

Le Sait-Ex: Taste of Paris in Seoul

By Lee Hyo-won Staff Reporter Itaewon has always been the hub of international fare, as Seoul's equivalent of a cosmopolitan enclave for restaurants with its familiar yet exotic hustle and bustle. Tucked away in alleyways behind Itaewon's main strip of run down fast food joints and shopping centers, cozy and tasteful restaurants serve colorful cuisine from different corners of the world. In recent years, eateries have become noticeably stylish catering to customers who want savory food, fine ambiance and friendly service. Among them, French wine bar and bistro Le Saint-Ex has become a regular venue reputed for comfortable yet stylish dining. This is a great place for a special yet relaxed dining experience, which offers juicy meats, classic French fries and some really mouthwatering desserts. A bistro is a small restaurant typical to France serving moderately priced meals in a homey atmosphere. Le Saint-Ex is indeed tiny, seating no more than 20. With wooden furniture, brass-lined finishing and red wine tinted curtains, the restaurant is classy casual. Chansons hum in the b

May 22, 2008

Mime Unites Tourists, Artists

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter Chuncheon, just two hours northeast of Seoul, is known as one of the best tourist spots with Nami Island and several picturesque lakes surrounding the city. The city celebrates something special this year ― the 20th anniversary of the Chuncheon International Mime Festival. For the past 20 years, the festival has been featuring contemporary visual and physical theater where body, movement and image create new theatrical artistry every year. Because of its vicinity to Seoul and the tourist attractions in the city, the festival has grown to be one of the nation's representative festivals both at home and abroad. All the events will be performed in the city's downtown streets or on Goseumdochi ― ``Hedgehog'' Island ― in the middle of the North Han River, May 23-June1. Festival-goers can enjoy not only the mimes but also various cultural activities during the festival. Performance Lineup 2008 When it comes to mimes, people may think about pantomimes with their exaggerated gestures. But in Chuncheon, visitors can find classic

May 22, 2008

Hotel Lobby

JW Marriott Seoul JW Marriott Seoul features traditional Thai cuisine at the Marriott Cafe through May 31. The buffet lunch is available at 42,000 won during weekdays and 43,000 won during weekends and the dinner is available at 46,000 won during weekdays and 47,000 won during weekends. Thai guest chefs offer a collection of culture, taste and culinary exploits in daily buffets and a cooking class for children and adults. The Thai cooking class will be held on May 24, of which the entrance fee is 65,000 won. For more information, call (02) 6282-6731. Millennium Seoul Hilton Il Ponte, Millennium Seoul Hilton's Italian restaurant, offers dinner with wine on May 30. Titled ``Cena dei Reali,'' meaning ``dinner for royalty,'' the event will be hosted by the restaurant's chef Anita Bidini and feature a six-course dinner, The event will be preceded by a cocktail reception at 7 p.m. A musical trio will perform well-known opera classics. The entrance fee is 128,000 won. For more information, call (02) 317-3270. Lotte Hotel Seoul Lotte Hotel Seoul in

May 22, 2008

Backheung-am: Cradle of Biguni Community

By Jang Eun-hwa Contributing writer ``Late at night at the deserted Sudeok Temple/A biguni is sobbing, casting her lone shadow/Not forsaking her lover left in the secular/Weeping alone under the candlelight in the temple hall/Ah, the bell of Sudeok Temple is ringing.'' This is part of a Korean popular song about a biguni distressed by her secular love affairs. Sung by singer Song Chun-hee a few decades ago, it is still favored by middle-aged citizens. A biguni is a nun who has renounced secular life and entered a Buddhist order. Irrespective of their determination to choose an austere life as Buddhist nuns, the general public in Korea tends to feel sorry for them. Some women, in fact, chose to be nuns as a final resort after suffering harsh ordeals in their lives. But apart from such a simple view of nuns, how they live and why they choose it are not well known. From a worldly point of view, bigunis' lives look strange. Why would anyone choose to spend years working without monetary gain or any other tangible benefits valued by most people? I remember a biguni's

May 22, 2008

Hotel Lobby

Imperial Palace Hotel Imperial Palace Hotel opens its Garden Terrace where guests can enjoy various beers, summer cocktails, whiskeys and wine. Located next to the lobby entrance, the outdoor venue opens from 5:00 p.m. through midnight until Oct. 18. It closes on Sundays and public holidays. Guests can also enjoy various side dishes such as nachos, chicken, authentic German sausages and BBQ. For more information, call (02) 3440-8000.

May 15, 2008

Chosun Completes Large-Scale Facelift

By Kim Tae-jong Staff Reporter The Westin Chosun Seoul has upgraded its lower lobby and opened three new restaurants following a large-scale renovation, adding modernity to the hotel with a history of almost 100 years. ``We have tried to keep our traditional image and at the same time add modernity to the hotel through the massive renovation,'' said Jese Kim, executive assistant manager of food and beverages at the hotel. The Westin Chosun Seoul opened in 1914 as the first Western-style hotel in the country and has since maintained its position as a market leader. But Kim said the renovation was a necessary move to win the fierce competition with other hotels. The renovation was one of its largest scale projects, costing about 10 billion won over a five year preparatory period and four months of actual construction. Two internationally renowned designers, Adam Tihany and Babey Moulton, led the massive transformation with the basic concept of mixing the old with the new. The result seems quite satisfying. They have stylish new restaurants ― the Chinese restaurant Ho

May 15, 2008
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