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[Around the Hotels] Movie time at Grand Hyatt Seoul
Sheraton Incheon gets new name Sheraton Incheon Hotel in Songdo City has changed its brand name to Sheraton Grand Incheon. Sheraton is part of the Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, a leading hotel and leisure company. The new premier tier -- Sheraton Grand -- is only granted to properties where guests can get exceptional and sophisticated services. The purpose of introducing Sheraton Grand is to recognize the best Sheraton properties that are committed to impressive design, exemplary service
Dec. 18, 2015
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Around the hotels
Verove appointed Hyatt Regency Jeju GMHyatt Regency Jeju announced the appointment of Patrick Verove as its new general manager. Verove will be in charge of the hotel’s operations and management, bringing with him a wealth of experience in the hotel industry.Before joining Hyatt Regency Jeju, he spent more than five years as the manager of Grand Hyatt Incheon. Verove started his career in 1989 at Grand Hyatt Melbourne, beginning his 27-year relationship with Hyatt. “I am committed to continuing
Dec. 11, 2015
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Comfort food to soothe the winter-weary soul
Christine Cho, a Korean-American expat in Seoul, has been eating and cooking her way around the world the last 16 years as a private chef. -- Ed.Winter is upon us, and what better way to begin The Palate, a new column that celebrates food culture here in Seoul and beyond, than with a warming visit to the 76-year-old gomtang restaurant Hadongkwan.One of the most iconic eateries in the capital, Hadongkwan made its name with a long-history of making one single dish: gomtang, a thinly sliced beef so
Dec. 11, 2015
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Intro to homey Korean dishes
For those who wish to enjoy popular dishes such as bulgogi and bibimbap in the comfort of their own homes, “Easy, Home-Style Recipes from the Korean Kitchen,” a new cookbook written in English, provides 20 recipes that can be easily replicated by even those unfamiliar with Korean cuisine.“This book is meant to serve as an introduction to Korean food and Korean culture to people who may have little knowledge of either,” the authors, Han Kyung-im and Jeon Mi-hyang, said in a statement.The book con
Dec. 9, 2015
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Daegu jorim (braised cod fish)
Braised fish is very popular in Korean cuisine. It’s made with just about any fish. I used cod fish in this recipe. Cod is a white fish that has silky texture and sweet, delicate flavor. Typically, chunks of white radish, onion, and chili peppers are also added. Boil the sauce with the radish and aromatic vegetables until the radish turns soft. Then, add the fish to the thickened sauce that is full of flavors. It’s the perfect sweet and savory combination, with just enough heat from gochujang an
Dec. 4, 2015
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[Around the Hotels] Grand Hyatt Incheon introduces year-end signature dishes
Grand Hyatt Incheon introduces year-end signature dishes Restaurant 8, located on the first floor of the East Tower of Grand Hyatt Incheon, has launched the “Signature Menu of the Year” until Dec. 31. The course includes five dishes from around the world which were the most popular from Restaurant 8’s “Journey” promotion, which took place throughout the year. The main dish is the black chicken soup, originally presented during the summer, to give guests strength in the freezing winter. Strawbe
Dec. 4, 2015
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Hwayo soju heads to Hong Kong
Hwayo range of premium soju by KwangJuYo (KwangJuYo)Premier Korean liquor brand Hwayo is now available in Hong Kong at celebrity chef Judy Joo’s newly opened contemporary Korean restaurant, Jinjuu.The Korean-American “Iron Chef” winner Joo celebrated the grand opening of her restaurant on Tuesday in Central Hong Kong’s California Tower, where she will be serving up Korea’s top-shelf Hwayo soju. Offering a modern twist on traditional and modern Korean food, the chef opened up her flagship Jinjuu
Dec. 2, 2015
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Hot cross buns and ginger cake at Scoff
At Scoff, a tiny bakery located in Seoul’s Buam-dong, one will find classic British baked goods like hot cross and Chelsea buns, spread out in trays and cutting boards for hungry passersby to snatch up by the plateful. No skimping is allowed at this sleeper hit of a bakeshop. Buns are almost a handspan wide and cakes are cut into slabs over an inch thick in girth. The substantial sizing of Scoff’s treats does not translate to hefty prices. The most expensive baked good on the menu is a wallet-
Nov. 6, 2015
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Around the Hotels
Autumn picnic package at Imperial Palace SeoulImperial Palace Seoul is presenting from Sept. 14 through Nov. 29 the Autumn Picnic Package for those seeking a picnic in the heart of the city and a cozy getaway in a hotel room, available for local guests in Korea and foreigners with resident cards. The package includes an overnight stay in a guest room along with a taxi voucher for 10,000 won; a takeout picnic box, which consists of Deli Amador’s club sandwiches and two bottles of Perrier sparklin
Sept. 18, 2015
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Mont St. Clair opens two more stores in Korea
Until a few weeks ago, dessert fiends who wanted to taste Mont St. Clair’s famous cakes could only find them at the Japanese brand’s first overseas outpost in Seoul’s Banyan Tree Club and Spa. Now, one can find them at two more locations in Korea. Mont St. Clair’s two new Korean outlets sell around 100 varieties of desserts, pastries and bread. (Mont St. Clair Korea)Mont St. Clair’s second overseas boutique launched on Aug. 11 at Hyundai Department Store’s Coex branch, and the third outlet opene
Aug. 21, 2015
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A world of quality red meat
Gather all carnivores: Amid summery salads and the health fad of green juices, one restaurant in the trending Gyeongnidan district is unabashedly exploring the world of quality red meat. From German sausages to Spanish jamon and homemade American bacon, available at the newly opened John Cook Deli Meats Gyeongnidan branch is a plethora of assorted meats, cooked in a variety of styles from all over the world. Texas BBQ Spare Rib (John Cook Deli Meats)“Our idea was to provide authentic meats from
July 31, 2015
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Korean beer ranks No. 3 in Iraq
Korean beer exports to Iraq are gaining traction, helping local breweries that are moving to diversify their target markets to bolster growth, data showed Sunday.Exports of Korean beer to the country reached 6,384 tons, or $4.48 million, last year, putting South Korea as the country's third-largest beer supplier. The biggest exporter was Hong Kong with 55,484 tons, followed by China with 20,112 tons, according to the data by the Korea Customs Service.The latest data compared with four years ago,
Jan. 18, 2015
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Houston eatery serves up 'Titanic' feast
Foodies and history buffs remembered the Titanic this weekend at a Houston restaurant that recreated the last meal served to the ship's first-class passengers.Maitre de Ryan Roberts leads guests in a moment of silence for the 1514 people who died when the RMS Titanic sank during a re-creation of the final first class dinner served on the ship, Saturday. (AP-Yonhap News)The Cullen's Titanic Experie
April 16, 2012
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Cake car makes it to 28 mph
A team at a Missouri cake festival said members broke a world record by getting their car -- made of mostly cake and confections -- up to 28 mph.Carey Iennaccaro and her partner, Mike Elder, said their car had to be made of 95 percent edible materials and make it to at least 10 mph to break the Guin
March 6, 2012
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Sleeping with your pet could be harmful
Cuddling with your pets in bed may be comforting, but a study shows it can be harmful to your health. A study titled “Zoonoses in the Bedroom,” which will be published in the journal “Emerging Infectious Disease” next month, warns that pet owners risk catching diseases transmitted from domestic animals. Close contact such as kissing and getting licked by your pet may not be a good idea either, USA
Jan. 26, 2011
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Korean restaurant in Hong Kong added to Michelin Guide
(AP)A Korean restaurant in Hong Kong has been added to the latest edition of the Michelin Guide, the world's oldest and best-known hotel and restaurant guide.Sorabol, a restaurant widely known in Hong Kong for providing authentic Korean cuisine, was recommended by the annual guidebook's lead-up to 2011 for the city of Hong Kong."A Korean restaurant, often busy with larger groups who come to share
Jan. 2, 2011