Itaewon is changing fast. A little too fast in my opinion and not necessarily for the better. It’s as if the Koreans are trying to strip down the nitty gritty ambiance which gave this area it’s authentic, down-to-earth character and transform it into another luxe, backboneless, overpriced shopping area. Myeongdong, Chungdam, Garuso-gil, Gangnam…I mean, don’t we [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Itaewon’
The 3rd Wild Women’s Performing Arts Festival
Posted: February 27, 2010 in attended, clubs and parties, eventsTags: 3rd Wild Women's Performing Arts Festival, belly dancing, Comfort Women, Corey Lajeunesse, Duraebang, 두레방, 몽환, International Women's Day, Itaewon, Jeremiah Hill, Korean House of Sharing, Korean Women's Association United, KWAU, Little Travelers, Lori Warriner, Malcolm Trevena, March 8th, Meaningul Volunteer, Mong-hwan Club, photographer, Seoul PMS Hash House Harriers, Sinchon Station, WWPAF, Yonsei University
I decided to do something different and add my field report (aired on tbs’ radio) before further elaborating on my experience. I thought it would be an interesting comparison of writing styles…so here we go:
Kimchi, I’m Your Biggest Fan!! (October and November, 2009)
Posted: November 10, 2009 in events, food, rants and ravesTags: chinese cabbage, fall events, fermentation, festivals, foreigner, gwangju, gwangju kimchi cultural festival, h1n1, hannam-dong, Itaewon, kimchi, kimchi love festival, kimjang, Korea, korean, lactic acid, makgeoli, making kimchi for charity, november, october, red pepper, rice wine, Seoul, seoul global center, Sookmyeong University, Sudo Girls High School, volunteer, winter events
In October, Korea holds numerous festivals and events in preparation for Kimjang (김장), when historically women from the villages would gather together and make large batches to store and eat during the winter months. Preserving it at cold temperatures creates fermentation through lactic acid production (even more than yoghurt) from the red pepper powder, garlic, [...]
Cupcake, anyone? (Oct. 16, 2009)
Posted: October 16, 2009 in foodTags: bakery, blueberry, cafe, carrot, chocolate, coconut, coffee, cream cheese, cupcake, dessert, food, Haebangchon, Indigo, Itaewon, Kobawoo Super, Korea, Latte King, Life is just a cup of cake, market, muffin, Seoul, sweets
Life is Just a Cup of Cake is an elegant café in one of the street corners past Itaewon and Hannam-dong (see your latest PR magazine map on the last page for directions). I was introduced to this hole in the wall painted and decorated to fancy those with a refined taste for lace, pink [...]
Space Academy at the Hive (Oct. 10, 2009)
Posted: October 16, 2009 in clubs and partiesTags: Battle of the Bands, bucheon, DJ S, Dos Diablos Blancos, electronica, Greg Eversoul, house, house party, indie, Itaewon, Keystoned, Mr. Fudge, Mykian, new wave, Oktoberfest, Rhythm and Booze, Seoul, Space Academy, Swingset Committee, Tattoo N Tunes, techno, trance, VJ Sepp
So far, I’ve brought to you some of the yummiest places to eat in Seoul but hey that’s not my only passion! Having lived in Korea for more than 2 years, I am also a veteran when it comes to knowledge and inside scoop on the hottest music/clubbing events. I’ve done the big parties such [...]
Dinner at Wazwan (Sept. 27, 2009)
Posted: September 29, 2009 in food, rants and ravesTags: bakery, chicken, curry, Curry Town, Indian food, Itaewon, jogging, Korea, lamb, Mosque, naan, Namaste, restaurant, samosa, Seoul, vegetarian, Wazwan
Today was S2H3′s run at 11 from Dongjak Station. After last nights bar hop I ended up staying at a friend’s house and was able to wake up just in time to catch up with everyone else a few minutes after the starting point. The trail laid by one of our more senior runners was [...]
