Don’t know what to do with that aging kimchi in your fridge? Here is one of many traditional Korean dishes that use old kimchi. Spicy kimchi is stir-fried with pork (you can omit the pork to make it a meatless dish) and served with sliced tofu that has been either boiled or pan-fried. Kimchi and pork are a classic combination in Korean cooking. The taste is intoxicating, with the pungency of kimchi and the rich flavor of fatty pork. The crunchy texture of the kimchi and the meatiness of the pork

New gastropub sends nod to American culinary tradition

Finding a can of regular Sprite in the United Kingdom is about to get difficult.Coca-Cola says it‘s replacing Sprite in the country with a version that uses the sweetener stevia and has 30 percent fewer calories. Sprite Zero, which doesn’t have any calories, will also be available.The change by the world‘s biggest beverage maker is in response to a government push calling on companies to address obesity. Coca-Cola already made a similar move with Sprite in France last year.Stevia is a sweetener

The hotel offers a two-night “Mother and Daughter Healing Retreat Package” from March 3 to 26. The package is priced at 850,000 won (tax excluded) for two nights’ stay at the hotel’s Deluxe room, two Asiana Airlines roundtrip tickets, SK-II Boutique Spa for two, breakfast (choice between in-room dining or restaurant) and dinner for two on one preferred date of stay. Dinner guests can choose between Japanese, Korean and Italian restaurants. Guests will also be provided with wine Le Fronde Moscato

The hotel’s lounge lobby is running a strawberry dessert promotion from Feb. 18 to April 30. The buffet is available from Friday to Sunday. The buffet features dishes ranging from fresh strawberries to strawberry clairs, strawberry cheese pie, strawberry tart, strawberry mille-feuille, strawberry shortcake, soft strawberry pudding, strawberry mousse, strawberry tiramisu, chocolate-covered strawberries, pink strawberry macaroons, and a chocolate fountain for dipping strawberries. From Monday to T

The hotel’s traditional English-style bar, the Oak Room will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day during the month of March. In honor of the Irish holiday, the bar is offering a wide selection of Guinness beer. Ireland’s representative brew will be tinted green all month. Meanwhile, for guests who want to enjoy the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day experience, there will also be two specially-priced Guinness Beer Sets to savor. Set I priced at 50,000 won includes two glasses of beer, one side dish and a free gi

The hotel’s Japanese restaurant Sushi Cho presents the Star Chef Dinner paired with three types of champagnes on March 15 and 16 by inviting Koji Koizumi, chef and owner of Michelin two-star restaurant Kohaku. Starting with tofu as an appetizer, the course dinner features abalone, blow fish, bamboo shoots, king crab and more. The dinner will serve the chef’s famous kaiseki dishes such as truffle beef and marinated file fish sashimi. Three types of champagne ― Pol Roger Brut Reserve NV, Pol Roger

The hotel’s main restaurants offer spring specials from March 1 to 31. Chinese restaurant Taoyuen offers a variety of fresh seafood along with spring vegetables. The set menu ranges from 97,000 won to 146,000 won. The Japanese Restaurant Murasaki introduces the “Cherry Blossom Kaiseki” course set featuring sea food and cherry blossom, priced at 230,000 won. Italian Restaurant Tuscany introduces a special course set for lunch and dinner. The menus use spring herb flowers, Korean red sea bream, ba

Deopbap, literally translated as “covered rice,” is a bowl of rice with some sort of topping. It’s a casual one-dish meal that can be prepared with a variety of ingredients. To make this dish with bulgogi, you will need to add a little bit more sauce when cooking the marinated meat depending on how much sauce you want mixed in your rice. Usually, anchovy broth is used for that extra bit of sauce, but you can also use beef broth or even water. Make sure to season the broth so as to not dilute the

Star eats put spotlight on food at two new spots

The hotel’s deli, Ritz Deli will celebrate the strawberry season throughout March. The deli will offer delicious cakes and desserts including “lemon and strawberry tart,” vanilla cream and strawberries on a crispy lemon tart base, “strawberry yogurt mousse cake” made from fresh strawberries and yogurt, “strawberry chocolate tower,” where juicy strawberries top a crunchy mixture of nut brownie, crispy crunch and white chocolate, “black forest cakes” stuffed with pitted dark cherries and cheese ca

The hotel’s restaurant Cilantro is introducing beef sashimi to the buffet during March. Diners can experience the most sublime presentations of the nation’s finest grade beef. Served uncooked or lightly seared, beef sashimi is mixed in with a variety of sauces and toppings, offering a sublime tasting experience for visiting guests. The Cilantro buffet, with the Beef Sashimi, is available for lunch and dinner. The lunch buffet is priced at 65,500 won for adults and 39,300 won for children under 1

The hotel offers the Spring Cartel Escape from March 1 to April 30. The package includes a one-night stay in a mountain view room, a rental sedan for 24 hours, a strawberry signature box at Island Lounge, complimentary access to the indoor pool, fitness center, and a discount on the sauna. The rental car will allow guests to freely explore Jeju Island as well as attend various Jeju festivals: Jeju Cherry Blossom Festival, Rape Flower International Walking Festival, and more. Trekking equipment a

The hotel is offering three special packages for spring from March 1 to June 2. The “Spring Saving Package” is priced at 189,000 won for one night at the hotel’s deluxe room. The “Spring Delight Package,” priced at 235,000 won includes the deluxe room, breakfast for two at Caf Elysee, a bottle of red wine, six praline chocolates, and one free movie. The “Spring Family Package” is priced at 245,000 won and offers a deluxe room, breakfast for two at Caf Elysee (free for 2 children under 12 years o