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Fall Keys | Eight Hands Bille Jean

admin — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 08:11:21 +0000

What a find! Spending countless hours on the web has a purpose after all! An amazing piano version of Billie Jean.

Fashion | “Like Big Bang Exploded on a Runway”

admin — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 06:47:29 +0000

Said a fashion photographer at the Korea Fashion Week held on September 11, at SETEC in Daechi-dong. Colorful styles, futuristic fabrics, and 'affordable recession couture' were on display.

[Chosun]

Summer Eats| Street Foodie’s Best of Busan

admin — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:59:35 +0000

Although lacking the sheer diversity of the Seoul food scene, Korea’s second city nevertheless packs a few punches of its own. In this southern city of mountains, sand and seafood, can be found some of the best eating experiences Korea has to offer. So, whether you’re a jaded Seoul-sider looking to escape the summer heat of the city for Busan’s marginally cooler climes, or a local hungry for something a bit different, follow my tips to find out what’s cooking and where with my five Busan food adventures. (more...)

Overpackaged Chocolates

admin — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:21:57 +0000

Roboseyo pointed out this video about over-zealous packaging of chocolates. It's like the chocolates are an afterthought.

[HT to Roboseyo]

Taco Papa @ Hapjeong | Grand Opening Fail

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:12:57 +0000

This review would sound just like a rant against a random incident that happened to me while I was buying tacos at the grand opening of Cusco's Taco Papa, located near Hapjeong Station (line no.2). But then again, considering the adjusshi instigating the incident is the owner's father and he was sitting with his buddies out on the stoop harassing take-out customers for hours, it might be pertinent information. Hence, the title. They can only do better from the first day, right? (more...)

Firefly Fest | Which One Doesn’t Belong?

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:20:09 +0000

To some this might be seen as a humorous coincidence of crossed marketing mascots, but if I were a parent, I'd be horrified right about now. HT to Brian in Jeollanam-do for posting these details about the 2009 Firefly Festival in Muju, Jeollabuk-do. From June 13-22.

[Newsis]

Food Buzz | Affordable and Tasty Mexican Food

admin — Sun, 24 May 2009 02:11:26 +0000

You have friends who claim to know the best Mexican food in Seoul, and after bouts with Dos Tacos, On the Border, and others you've been disappointed. If it's Mexican food in Seoul it probably tries too hard, leaving you with a burrito that's too salty, or drenched in bland oozy cheese, or lacking punch. Well, here's a new option in Jongno to try out. Could this be the one you've been looking for? Review from Cathy Rose A. Garcia of the Korea Times:

"The menu includes tacos (3,800 won), burritos (6,800 won), quesadillas (6,800 won), and tostada (5,500 won). You can choose what kind of meat you want: beef steak, beef bulgogi, chicken, pork pineapple, fish, vegetarian, or egg, bacon, cheese and potatoes."

Read the rest at the [Korea Times]

Star Trek Origins Getting Warp Speed

admin — Fri, 22 May 2009 04:16:04 +0000

The eleventh Star Trek is off and running a 95% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Didn't expect this from a J.J. Abrams film. This is the guy who single handedly left fans of the Mission Impossible series screaming re-start, and so for a while fans of the Star Trek brand were thinking: He's going to feature Kirk drinking spritzers with Sydney Bristow in Manhattan when the monsters come out. For fans of Alias and Cloverfield you should be chuckling at this point. (more...)

May 22 | Seoul Fashion Report & Party at 7pm

admin — Thu, 21 May 2009 11:51:36 +0000

The Seoul Fashion Report, an eagerly anticipated photographic extravaganza of Seoul youth, vibrancy, and fashion, will be rolled out on Friday, May 22. The event will be opened with a conversation by Michael Hurt and celebrated with an afterparty featuring DJ Shannon. It begins at 7pm at Platoon Kuntshalle, located in Cheongdam-dong.

[Hub of Sparkle]