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Legendary winemaker turns global spotlight on Burgundy’s vineyards

Jan 13, 2016

VOSNE-ROMANEE, France (AFP) -- The French winemaker whose prestigious Romanee-Conti is one of the world’s most expensive wines has helped put the vineyards of his beloved Burgundy on the global map of cultural landmarks.　Aubert de Villaine, a reserved 76-year-old, took up the mantle to get the Burgundy region’s unique wine-growing tradition onto the UNESCO World Heritage list.　That effort succeeded in July and led to his being named a 2016 “man of the year” by the monthly French Wine Review.　“Bu
Korea’s culinary zeitgeist

Jan 8, 2016

Korean food and the city of Seoul are having a culinary moment. Globally Korean cuisine has reached the heights of popularity and here, in Korea, a new style enveloping local and foreign flavors has gained strong foothold. Mingles Restaurant in Gangnam, Seoul, is representative of all that is cutting edge about eating in the capital. Its chef patron, Kang Min-goo, is one of the most talked about chefs in Seoul today, taking top spots on restaurant rankings with his beautifully modern take on Kor
Striking the right balance in modern hansik

Jan 6, 2016

Chef Kwon Woo-joong to present Korean seafood cuisines at Madrid Fusion
Hip pasta at the Doughroom

Dec 18, 2015

Hot destination serving eight varieties of handmade pasta
Home Cooking: Galbitang (beef short rib soup)

Dec 18, 2015

Galbitang is a hearty, nourishing soup made with beef short ribs. Typically, the ribs are boiled along with Korean radish (mu), onion, garlic, and ginger until fork tender. A good soup soy sauce is also important for the flavor of this soup. It’s common to add starch noodles (dangmyeon) to the soup at the end of cooking. Beef short ribs are an expensive cut of meat, so this soup is considered a luxury among Korean soups and often served for special occasions such as wedding receptions. 　Galbitan
[Around the Hotels] Movie time at Grand Hyatt Seoul

Dec 18, 2015

Sheraton Incheon gets new name　Sheraton Incheon Hotel in Songdo City has changed its brand name to Sheraton Grand Incheon.　Sheraton is part of the Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, a leading hotel and leisure company. 　The new premier tier -- Sheraton Grand -- is only granted to properties where guests can get exceptional and sophisticated services.　The purpose of introducing Sheraton Grand is to recognize the best Sheraton properties that are committed to impressive design, exemplary service
Around the hotels

Dec 11, 2015

Verove appointed Hyatt Regency Jeju GMHyatt Regency Jeju announced the appointment of Patrick Verove as its new general manager. Verove will be in charge of the hotel’s operations and management, bringing with him a wealth of experience in the hotel industry.Before joining Hyatt Regency Jeju, he spent more than five years as the manager of Grand Hyatt Incheon. Verove started his career in 1989 at Grand Hyatt Melbourne, beginning his 27-year relationship with Hyatt. “I am committed to continuing
Comfort food to soothe the winter-weary soul

Dec 11, 2015

Christine Cho, a Korean-American expat in Seoul, has been eating and cooking her way around the world the last 16 years as a private chef. -- Ed.Winter is upon us, and what better way to begin The Palate, a new column that celebrates food culture here in Seoul and beyond, than with a warming visit to the 76-year-old gomtang restaurant Hadongkwan.One of the most iconic eateries in the capital, Hadongkwan made its name with a long-history of making one single dish: gomtang, a thinly sliced beef so
Intro to homey Korean dishes

Dec 9, 2015

For those who wish to enjoy popular dishes such as bulgogi and bibimbap in the comfort of their own homes, “Easy, Home-Style Recipes from the Korean Kitchen,” a new cookbook written in English, provides 20 recipes that can be easily replicated by even those unfamiliar with Korean cuisine.“This book is meant to serve as an introduction to Korean food and Korean culture to people who may have little knowledge of either,” the authors, Han Kyung-im and Jeon Mi-hyang, said in a statement.The book con
Daegu jorim (braised cod fish)

Dec 4, 2015

Braised fish is very popular in Korean cuisine. It’s made with just about any fish. I used cod fish in this recipe. Cod is a white fish that has silky texture and sweet, delicate flavor. Typically, chunks of white radish, onion, and chili peppers are also added. Boil the sauce with the radish and aromatic vegetables until the radish turns soft. Then, add the fish to the thickened sauce that is full of flavors. It’s the perfect sweet and savory combination, with just enough heat from gochujang an
[Around the Hotels] Grand Hyatt Incheon introduces year-end signature dishes

Dec 4, 2015

Grand Hyatt Incheon introduces year-end signature dishes　Restaurant 8, located on the first floor of the East Tower of Grand Hyatt Incheon, has launched the “Signature Menu of the Year” until Dec. 31. 　The course includes five dishes from around the world which were the most popular from Restaurant 8’s “Journey” promotion, which took place throughout the year.　The main dish is the black chicken soup, originally presented during the summer, to give guests strength in the freezing winter. Strawbe
Hwayo soju heads to Hong Kong

Dec 2, 2015

Hwayo range of premium soju by KwangJuYo (KwangJuYo)Premier Korean liquor brand Hwayo is now available in Hong Kong at celebrity chef Judy Joo’s newly opened contemporary Korean restaurant, Jinjuu.The Korean-American “Iron Chef” winner Joo celebrated the grand opening of her restaurant on Tuesday in Central Hong Kong’s California Tower, where she will be serving up Korea’s top-shelf Hwayo soju. Offering a modern twist on traditional and modern Korean food, the chef opened up her flagship Jinjuu
Around the hotels

Nov 27, 2015

‘Year-end Getaway’ at Conrad Seoul Don’t miss Conrad Seoul’s specially priced “Year-end Getaway” promotion. This offer features a wonderful night at Conrad Seoul, with the best views and most spacious rooms in the city. Celebrate your New Year with a getaway vacation with family, friends and loved ones. Conrad Seoul has the most spacious rooms among all five-star hotels in Seoul and is the only hotel that features two queen beds in a twin room. This package is available through March 31 next yea
[Herald Interview] The science and art of kimchi

Nov 20, 2015

Kimchi master Lee shares secret of her pickled, fermented cabbage
[Weekeneder] Seasoning’s greetings

Nov 20, 2015

Kimchi, a spicy, fermented cabbage dish, is served at almost every Korean meal. (Korea Tourism Organization)Trucks loaded with piles of napa cabbages carry the season’s fresh produce to grocery stores. Makers of red rubber gloves go all out to ensure sufficient supply, while the nation’s weather agency releases a special forecast, predicting the ideal dates for kimchi-making. All for the love of Korea’s national side dish. From mid-November till early December, before the cold fully sets in, Kor