Chef Lee Hyung-jun shares easier-to-make versions of offerings at Supermarche

Scrumptious breakfast at Andaz Seoul Gangnam Andaz Seoul Gangnam presents the “Mini Break, Mighty Breakfast” promotion until May 31, for guests planning a spring vacation. 　 The promotion allows guests to enjoy a scrumptious breakfast after a relaxing night at the hotel at a discount price of 10,000 won per adult. The regular breakfast fee is 44,000 won per person. Due to the COVID-19 situation, the buffet-style breakfast has been changed to a set menu or a la carte breakfast, a

Zest of citrus at Grand Hyatt Seoul Grand Hyatt Seoul’s lounge cafe Gallery presents the Citrus of Spring afternoon tea set, full of vitamin C to strengthen the immune system. The three-tier tray is filled with 16 types of desserts, ranging from yuzu scones, Jeju Island tangerine curd, hallabong compote, clotted cream, tangerine panna cotta, chocolate mousse with tangerine liquid, to tangerine chocolate tarte and more. Diners can select coffee or tea of their choice to pair with the d

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Early spring at L‘Escape Hotel L‘Escape Hotel presents a package deal designed for the spring season. As fine dust can halt some from enjoying outdoor activities in the spring, the French-style boutique hotel has prepared various indoor activities. Guests will be offered a total package for coloring activities upon check-in. For guests who post their coloring activity works to their Instagram accounts with hashtags of “#lescapehotel,” and “#hotelpackage,”

　The South Korean market for coffee drinks expanded more than 2 percent in 2019 thanks mainly to strong sales of bottled products, a market tracker said. 　Sales of coffee drinks came to 1.32 trillion won ($1.1 billion) last year, up 2.2 percent from the previous year, according to Nielsen Korea. 　Shipments of bottled coffee drinks shot up 60.1 percent on-year to 185.8 billion won in 2019, leading the overall market growth. 　In contrast, sales of canned products shrank 6.1 percent on-year

Time for whiskey at Novotel Ambassador Dongdaemun Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotel & Residences presents “Mr.Tipsy” whiskey promotion at its lobby lounge Gourmet Bar. The promotion features five samplers from two leading whiskey labels, Johnnie Walker and Diageo Classic Malts. The five samplers present different varieties of whiskeys in small portions, allowing guests to discover their own taste in whiskey. The sampler price starts at 34,900 won. For more informati

　South Korea’s per capita annual rice consumption fell to a record low in 2019 amid changes in diet and eating habits, data showed. 　Per capita average annual rice consumption hit a fresh low of 59.2 kilograms last year, down 3 percent from a year earlier, according to data compiled by Statistics Korea. 　It marked the first time for the amount to fall below the 60-kilogram threshold. 　The latest figure indicates Koreans consumed around 162 grams of rice on a daily basis. (Yonhap)

Spring flounder returns to Millennium Hilton Seoul Genji, within Millennium Hilton Seoul, presents a spring promotion for March and April featuring flounder. Flounder, a variety of flatfish considered a great delicacy, is enjoyed in spring. The five-course set menu starts off with egg custard as an appetizer, followed by a spring vegetable salad with flower cake, and flounder sashimi. Mugwort hotpot cooked with flounder and abalone follows, accompanied by steamed rice and Japanese pickles.

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Strawberry desserts at Mayfield Hotel With spring just around the corner, Mayfield Hotel’s Royal Mile presents the Strawberry Afternoon Tea set until April 30. The set features eight berry-themed desserts, such as tiramisu, tarte, macarons, sandwiches and scones. Guests will also be offered two different varieties of Tavalon tea. Priced at 53,000 won, the set will be available daily from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information or reservations, call Royal Mile at (02) 2660-9050. Swe

Ruby Valentine at Grand InterContinental Seoul The Lobby Lounge at Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas presents “Ruby Chocolate Special” promotion for the upcoming Valentine‘s Day. The promotion features desserts made with chocolate and offers diamond-shaped ruby chocolate as an addition to the three-course meal and strawberry dessert buffet at Strawberry Gourmet Boutique. On Valentine’s Day, the meal and buffet will be available twice at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. “

Relax muscles at Grand Hyatt Seoul Grand Hyatt Seoul’s The Spa presents the Muscle Release spa program for guests stressed out from the Lunar New Year holiday. The treatment begins with a scalp massage, followed by a body scrub and full-body massage using organic ginger oil. The Muscle Release treatment is priced at 198,000 won for 60 minutes or 264,000 won for 90 minutes. For more information, call Grand Hyatt Seoul at (02) 799-8808. Valentine’s Day at Mayfield Hotel Mayfie

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Swellfish season at Millennium Hilton SeoulGenji, Millennium Hilton Seoul’s Japanese restaurant, offers promotion menu featuring swellfish (also called fugu), a seasonal delicacy highly revered in Japanese cuisine. Guests can enjoy a special curated set menu that features swellfish prepared in a variety of ways, including swellfish sashimi, tempura, swellfish cooked in a hotpot, and more. The set course is priced at 170,000 won per person, and is available for lunch and dinner. A-la-carte