Beer Garden

Cuisine: Beer Garden

Brewing it right in Korea

The old Lao Tsu saying about thousand-mile journeys beginning with the first step could certainly apply to Bryan Do; a man who began his beer journey with a Mr. Beer kit in 1997.

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Food & Drink

Cuisine: Beer Garden, Pub

Percent Craft Beer Pub a great place to chill in Daegu

The vast majority of cities I’ve visited in South Korea have a notoriously crowded, neon and flashing light laden, sensory overloading, heavily concentrated nightlife, dining and shopping district where local students, expats and tourists converge.

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Food & Drink

Cuisine: Beer Garden, Pub

At Magpie, a focus on simplicity

As someone who reviews things food- and brew-related regularly, I've got a checklist. Yes, I know having a checklist for a brewpub sounds a bit uptight, but quality control in reviewing is nearly as important as it is in brewing.

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Did you know?: Alcohol in Korea

Soju is the most popular type of alcohol in South Korea. It is around 19% alcohol – very strong – and is a grain or potato-based vodka. It’s traditionally consumed straight with food, but also mixes into cocktails.

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Food & Drink

Cuisine: Korean

Baudeogi: A Korean-Style Hanok Dining Experience in Gijang

Consisting of beautiful hanok houses on the coastline, Baudeogi is a great choice to enjoy mouthwatering traditional Korean cuisine for any occasion.

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Food & Drink

Cuisine: Korean

Makgeolli: A wine well-refined over the ages

Makgeolli is Korea’s oldest folk liquor. The signature brew is a favorite among Koreans and foreigners for its clean and refreshing taste. Loved for generations and recently updated with the addition of bananas and honey, makgeolli is an iconic drink with appeal across age groups. Its place in Korean culture isn’t likely to change any time soon.

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Food & Drink

Cuisine: Korean

Bibimbap Heaven: Health Secret of Korea’s Bibimbap

Bibimbap, a bowl of rice mixed with meat and assorted vegetables, is one of the all time favorite meals of the Korean people, regardless of age or generation.

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Food & Drink

Cuisine: Italian

Italian bistro in South Korea satisfies a three-year risotto craving

It was 2015 the last time I was here in South Korea, in the city of Uijeongbu, and got my first taste of an Italian mushroom risotto at a local restaurant.