Roaster kicks off with anaerobic processed coffee

Ahead of the official release of the Michelin Guide Seoul’s fifth edition on Nov. 19, the arbiter of culinary taste shared a list of 60 Bib Gourmand restaurants in Seoul. According to the company, Bib Gourmand highlights restaurants offering “exceptionally good food at moderate prices.” The price range depends on local economic standards. The maximum price for the Bib Gourmand Seoul edition is 45,000 won ($40.34) this year. There are four new entries this year: vegetarian

  Enjoy ‘One Suite Day’ at Seoul Dragon City Hotel multiplex Seoul Dragon City in Yongsan, Seoul, offers the One Suite Day package for those who want to have a private party. The package, accommodating up to three people, comes with a one-night stay in a suite decorated with balloons, a bottle of sparkling wine, whipped cream cake and diverse choice of foods, like macarons and smoked salmon to complement the wine. Complimentary use of the hotel facilities such as the swimming

I start this series with my favorite fried chicken recipe because people of all ages love it. Anything fried just tastes better, but it is more than that. Fried chicken is arguably one of the most popular comfort foods around the world and it brings back childhood memories of good times shared with close friends and family. There are many different ways to fry chicken and I am sure that everyone has their own favorite family recipes. You may like it hot and spicy or you may prefer it sweet a

JW Marriott Seoul offers guests Thai experience JW Marriott Hotel Seoul introduces a taste of Thai luxury resort culture with the Enjoy Khao Lak in Seoul promotion through the end of the year. Upon arrival, guests will be greeted by associates dressed in traditional Thai dress, offering greetings in Thai. The package includes a Thai-style snack and beer served in a Thai design-themed guest room, while guests are also offered aroma mist and hand cream by Sabai-arom, a wellness brand based on n

Stay-at-home culture, cheaper choices leading more Koreans to pick wine over soju

Andaz Seoul Gangnam launches ‘Guy’s Night Out’ package Andaz Seoul Gangnam is offering a safe stay-in package until Feb. 28 called Guy’s Night Out. The Guy’s Night Out package offers a one-night stay in an Andaz Suite, a Drink Basket and Hangover Room Service. The Drink Basket comes with French vodka Grey Goose, four bottles of beer, four bottles of a hangover-helper drink and french fries. Hangover Room Service consists of seafood ramen with fresh abalone, Andaz

Fans can still enjoy carrot hummus and other favorites at Mia Nonna

InterContinental presents Halloween Special　 Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas and InterContinental Seoul COEX in Samseong-dong offer horror-themed Halloween desserts for the Halloween season. Deli of Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas presents horror-themed Halloween desserts prepared by patissier Eric Kalaboke from New York. Five types of desserts, Halloween Chocolate Cake decorated as a skull, Pumpkin Tart, Mummy Cake Slice, a pumpkin-shaped Pumpkin Mousse Cake Slice and Ghost Hot Chocol

Multi-resort complex Jeju Shinhwa World offers two packages for autumn season Jeju Shinhwa World offers the Poolside Picnic Package and the Lounge & Cozy Package for travelers going to Jeju Island. The Poolside Picnic Package comes with a one-night stay at the Marriott Resort, premium breakfast for two at Sky on 5 Dining restaurant, a special chicken-and-beer set at the poolside cafe and free use of the guest room minibar. The package is available until Dec. 29 for 230,000 won. The Lounge

Andaz Seoul Gangnam releases 100 Lucky Room Vouchers Andaz Seoul Gangnam is launching a special Lucky Room Voucher offer to 100 guests, worth a maximum of 12 million won ($10,400) in celebration of its first anniversary on Oct. 8. The Lucky Room Voucher includes a one-night stay in a randomly assigned room, which means guests can get anything from a standard room to the top suite, the Gangnam Penthouse. Also included in the voucher are breakfast for two at the Jogakbo restaurant, the Andaz Se

Tteok treats target younger palates with novel tastes, exotic looks

‘Thanks Mom’ package at Novotel Ambassador Seoul Doksan Novotel Ambassador Seoul Doksan prepares a special staycation package for the upcoming Chuseok holidays for children to give their mothers a relaxing night at the hotel. The package includes a one-night stay, complimentary use of the swimming pool and fitness center and a lalaChuu makeup gift package. The lalaChuu makeup gift package includes six different makeup items -- tension cushion (No. 21), ampoule cleanser, soothing e

Charcuterie shop expands to second location in Samseong-dong

Autumn packages at Walkerhill Grand Walkerhill Seoul offers three fall packages for those looking for a fall staycation and a hike on Achasan. Two Falling in Fall packages include a one-night stay in a grand deluxe room and a choice of chicken and beer or pizza, at starting prices of 184,000 won and 194,000 won. The hotel also offers the Autumn Sky package, which includes a one-night-stay in the club suite room, along with breakfast and happy hour at the club lounge starting at 330,000 won.