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Say ‘buongiorno’ to real Italian food

Expat LivingMar 22, 2011

Sebastiano Giangregorio is a man on a mission to end crimes against pasta.“Most people here do not know how to cook pasta,” the Italian chef observes. “They think it’s ok to leave it in the pan for 12 or even 14 minutes. If you are thinking of that length of time, try taking it out some minutes before that ― that way it won’t overcook. Al dente is better!”Sebastiano should know. He grew up in a fa
[Come Together] Gwangju Running Club

Expat LivingMar 22, 2011

This is a regular feature introducing associations and clubs for expats. This week, Expat Living spoke to Whit Altman of the Gwangju Running Club ― Ed.Name of Club: Gwangju Running ClubLocation(s): GwangjuNumber of members: 104, 5-20 runners show up each weekStarted: May 2007Who is it for? It is for any person in Korea who has an interest in exercising with others. We encourage people to come out
Shin Jeong-ah returns with autobiography

PeopleMar 22, 2011

Shin Jeong-ah speaks during a press conference at Lotte Hotel in Sogong-dong, central Seoul, on Tuesday. (Yonhap News)The woman at the center of one of South Korea’s biggest scandals has returned with an autobiography. Shin Jeong-ah, who shook the nation in 2007 with fabrication of her academic record, embezzlement and an affair with a high-level government official, appeared in public for the fir
Big Bang puts name to clothing line

FashionMar 22, 2011

Super trendy K-pop group Big Bang is showcasing its first-ever fashion line. The boy band designed T-shirts and jackets, as well as smartphone and laptop accessories in collaboration with 10 CORSO COMO SEOUL, a lifestyle concept store which sells fashion items by various, usually foreign, designers. “We hope to become Asia’s fashion mecca and Seoul’s landmark by collaborating with Big Bang, who ar
‘Masitda’ for Mamasita Mex bar, grill

Food&BeverageMar 21, 2011

Mexican restaurant fires up casual lunch menuFrom outside, Mexican bar and restaurant Mamasita looks like a posh, high-end establishment, located near the wealthy Cheongdam-dong shopping district in southern Seoul.The two-story building, tucked behind Bennigans at the Hakdong Intersection, has a spacious outdoor garden and a parking lot.Breaking with the stereotype that bistros in Cheongdam-dong a
Shades roundup

FashionMar 21, 2011

Spring’s hottest shape in sunglasses is the circle. Reminiscent of John Lennon’s signature specs, round frames have been popping up on more than a few celebrities over the last year, but this season round will be the frame du jour.In February, Ray-Ban launched the exact style Lennon used to wear ($145). These are obviously the most authentic in style and shape and would work for anyone who consist
Recession-racked shoppers still splash on buying organics

Food&BeverageMar 21, 2011

RALEIGH, N.C. ― For the past three years, American consumers have been on a shopping diet. They cut nonessentials from their shopping lists. They’ve made do. They’ve thought twice before buying.And yet, they’ve continued to open their wallets for natural and organic products.Many shoppers say that natural and organic items remain on their shopping lists because they’re concerned about their health
What you should know about chronic coughing

HealthMar 21, 2011

A female patient visited the clinic after two months of persistent coughing. Initially she assumed that she had caught a common cold, but it was getting worse and made her lose bladder control now and again. She became worried that she might have lung cancer and decided to consult a doctor. Coughing is a common symptom of most respiratory disorders and is a common reason for patients of all ages t
Novelist Kong donates to Japan quake

PeopleMar 20, 2011

Author Kong Ji-young, 48, will donate the entire royalty from her four novels released in Japan. Kong notified her agency of her plan to help victims affected by the tsunami and earthquakes Wednesday. Kong Ji-youngKong wrote on Twitter on Thursday: “I will donate the entire amount of royalty for my released books in Japan,” and added “I hope my small sincerity is a help.”Kong’s books in Japan inc
Vietnam War pilots finally meet, 43 years after one saved the other

PeopleMar 20, 2011

MODESTO, California ― Wayne Hague always wondered whatever happened to the pilot whose crippled plane he refueled and escorted to safety over North Vietnam in 1967.Ron Catton always wondered about that pilot who kept him from having to bail out of his F-4C Phantom fighter and right into a suite at the Hanoi Hilton. More than 43 years have passed since they were linked by their meeting in the skies
For some Christians, King James is the only Bible

BooksMar 20, 2011

400-year-old translation still commands a loyal followingCHICAGO ― On its 400th anniversary, the King James Version of the Bible is universally recognized as a literary masterpiece that profoundly shaped both modern Christianity and the English language.But at the Bible Baptist Church in Mount Prospect, Illinois, it’s accorded a much higher level of reverence.“Using anything but the King James Ver
Coffee pods invade cafes

Food&BeverageMar 20, 2011

Do coffee capsules pose a threat to baristas?At first glance Apgujeong’s Cafe Italico looks like a run-of-the-mill coffee shop.The flagship store of this 20-outlet cafe franchise, however, is anything but average. Visitors will quickly notice the lack of baristas in the back whipping out cappuccinos. They will most likely blink when they see that the menu asks them to pay 500 won extra if they wan
Food&BeverageMar 20, 2011

Asian diners are still tucking into sushi at restaurants around the region despite fears that elevated radiation levels in Japan could reach the food chain and contaminate raw ingredients.In Taiwan’s Sushi Express chain, notices informed customers that all seafood was imported before Friday’s quake crippled two nuclear plants on Japan’s east coast sparking fires and explosions that resulted in radioactivity leaking.“The current supply and safety of Japanese food is normal,” reads a poster on the
Korea vows full support for its resort island's bid for 'New7Wonders of Nature'

TravelMar 19, 2011

JEJU ISLAND (Yonhap) -- South Korea promised Friday its full support to help its southern resort island win global recognition as an awe-inspiring natural site. Jeju Island has been vying against 27 other natural sites to become one of the "New7Wonders of Nature," a project initiated by the New7Wonders Foundation, a Switzerland-based nonprofit organization, in 2007. The finalists include th
Massages of the world in Seoul

HealthMar 18, 2011

Find peace in the city with exotic massages including Swedish, Thai and IndianIf working hard has left you keen for a break, but you’re all out of holidays, then look no farther than Seoul. For exotic, blissful relaxation in the big city ― on a range of budgets ― let your mind travel and your body experience the pleasure of some of the world’s best massage traditions. Swedish massage at the Grand