Being Korean American, my family had a lot of learning to do in the American culture department. Peeled apple on a chopstick was my lollipop. I once heard Oprah say that moms who lovingly cut the crust off their kids’ sandwiches – THAT was love. I needed to know mom loved me so I got...
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A new upscale buffet restaurant has opened at the COEX. Unlimited grilled lamb chops!
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As of yesterday, I have finished production of my six episodes for G-Korea on Arirang TV. All the shooting, audio, and editing are done. The six episodes covered two specific locations (Pyeongchang and Jeju Island) and four rivers (the Han, Nakdong, Geum, and Yeongsan). Combined, I basically saw most of...
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I’m still shooting the travel series for Arirang. The rainiest summer in recorded history has slowed down filming somewhat. It was raining when I took this pic. This was in Icheon, which is famous for its pottery. A small town get together was going on at the traditional kiln. A man in traditional...
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A couple of weeks ago, I was invited by the folks of Total Art Festival to check out their place and their wares. One of the people who invited me was Sarah Lee of Seoul in the City–a blog you should put in your cue. TAF is not a festival as much as it is a hangout. It’s a venue for artists of...
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It’s now legend how Suji Park almost singlehandedly started the brunch trend in Seoul a few years ago with her popular brunch spot Suji’s. She’s the reigning “Queen of Brunch.” And she’s not let me live it down that my team put her restaurant at 2nd place in 10 Magazines...
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