Ferry Roasters: Mini Donuts and Coconut Cream Coffee in Gyeongridan

Ferry Roasters: Mini Donuts and Coconut Cream Coffee in Gyeongridan

I am on Instagram a lot these days, and the photos of gourmet donuts have been killing me. Of course, Korea has Dunkin’ and Krispy Kreme, but Seoul really hasn’t had the same movement toward more creative independent donut shops that other big cities have 

Burgers and Art in Hannam-dong: D Museum

Burgers and Art in Hannam-dong: D Museum

“To be away from home and yet to feel oneself everywhere at home; to see the world, to be at the centre of the world, and yet to remain hidden from the world—impartial natures which the tongue can but clumsily define. The spectator is a 

Rooftop Dining at Harvest Namsan

Rooftop Dining at Harvest Namsan

  It would be a push to call the weather this week “warm”, but we are finally heading in that direction. That means it’s almost time to start making use of Seoul’s many rooftop restaurants, cafes and bars. Harvest Namsan is nestled up against the 

Wish List: Specialty Food Items

Wish List: Specialty Food Items

  I’ve wobbled back and forth on whether or not to do this for a few months now. On the one hand, conspicuous consumption, capitalism, etc.; on the other, we all need things to live. Sometimes it’s hard to find decent/handmade/well-crafted things to live with 

Loisir: Afternoon Tea in Hannam-dong

Loisir: Afternoon Tea in Hannam-dong

“There are those who love to get dirty and fix things. They drink coffee at dawn, beer after work. And those who stay clean, just appreciate things. At breakfast they have milk and juice at night. There are those who do both, they drink tea.” —