May Dining Events from SeoulEats
April 23, 2008
Dan, the brains behinds Deconstructing Korea, recently bought the domain SeoulEats and is in the process of pumping up his content. He’s also just posted his list of May dining events in Seoul.
Enjoy the list, but also make sure you check out the other stuff at SeoulEats. Come for the food, stay for the Manwha-style restaurant reviews.
Hotel Dining 3/26
March 26, 2008
COEX InterContinental Seoul
Asian Live at the COEX InterContinental Seoul offers a new Thai menu by Thai chef Santi Khittikhungphong from April 1. He will be preparing simple, yet modern Thai dishes featuring fresh seafood and vegetables. In addition, Asian Live has recently opened seven new private dining rooms to house a total of 20 private dining rooms available now for special occasions. For more information, call (02) 3430-8620.
JW Marriott Seoul
The JW Marriott Seoul offers the “Romantic Holiday Package” through the end of April. The package includes one night’s stay in one of Superior Rooms, two complimentary Marriott Cafe buffet vouchers, and access to the Marquis Fitness Club and Swimming Pool. Especially for couples, the first fifty couples to book a reservation will receive two complimentary satin t-shirts. All reservations receive complimentary room service upon check-in of a bottle of white wine and sweet chocolate. The Romantic Holiday Escape Package is available from Friday through Sunday until the end of April, starting at 299,000 won. For more information, call (02) 6282-6282.
W Seoul-Walkerhill
W Seoul-Walkerhill has recently introduced shopping packages. The package, “Shop Wisely at W Seoul,” includes one night stay in Wonderful Room and “the Ultimate Shopping Getaway” VIP discount coupon booklet for Yeoju Premium Outlet that has 120 brand shops. Guests can enjoy 30 percent and 10 percent discounts on W brand products and non-W-items, respectively, at W the Store. Additionally, they can also enjoy a VIP treatment at Walkerhill DFS with 15 percent off on non-sale items, 5 percent additional discount for less than 30 percent discounted items. The packages are available at 278,000 won from April 3 to June 29. For more information, call (02) 2022-0000.
Westin Chosun Seoul
The Chosun Hotel will open Payard Cafe at Shinsegae Department Store on March 24. Inspired by New York’s favorite French patisserie, Payard Cafe will offer an upscale menu featuring specialties from other Payard locations around the world. The menu includes a fine collection of soups, salads, sandwiches & Panini, specialties, pizza, pasta, risotto and a wide range of drinks, aromatic coffees and teas and Payard’s signature cakes and pastries. The opening will be joined by special guest, Francis J. Reynard, who was appointed Sous Chef with Jean-Paul Lacombe at Leon de Lyon. For more information, call (02) 310-198.
Ritz-Carlton, Seoul
The Garden, European restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton, Seoul, presents “Wine Buffet,” which allows guests to enjoy various wines without limit at the price of 30,000 won. The buffet offers a wide selection of wines from all over the world including sparkling, white and red wines from Italy, America, Australia, Chile and France. Wine buffet is available from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. until April 30. For more information, call (02) 3451-8271.
Hilton Namhae Golf & Spa Resort
Hilton Namhae Golf & Spa Resort’s buffet restaurant Breeze holds a special asparagus promotion from April 1 to 30. The restaurant offers various Asparagus dishes from soup to main dishes such as grilled asparagus with hollandaise, cream of asparagus, spaghetti asparagus and scallop with leeks, jalapeno, sun dried tomato in an olive garlic sauce. The dishes are priced from 6,000 won to 28,000 won. For more information, call (055) 860-0100. Marriott Executive Apartments Seoul Hilton Namhae Golf & Spa Resort
The luxurious serviced apartment in Yeouido, southwestern Seoul, will provide a special package until April 30 to celebrate cherry blossom season. The Lovely Cherry Blossom Package includes one night’s accommodation, a delicious healthy breakfast for two, 50,000 won off at the Park Cafe, and welcome drinks for two. Guests can also enjoy free access to Soo fitness center, including its indoor golf range, indoor pool, squash court and sauna. The package is offered at 280,000 won (one-bedroom apartment), exclusive of tax and service charge. For more information, call (02) 2090-8041 or visit www.measeoul.com
Millennium Seoul Hilton The hotel’s Italian restaurant, Il Ponte, will offer several new delicious dishes featuring mozzarella cheese from March 15 to 31. For the promotion, chef Anita Bidini will prepare a variety of mozzarella cheeses such as buffalo mozzarella wrapped with prosciutto and served with grilled vegetables, oven-baked polenta with meat sauce and smoked mozzarella, pizza with a variety of mozzarella cheeses and basil, and swordfish with buffalo mozzarella and tomato, served with a spicy sauce. Prices range from 19,500 won to 29,000 won, excluding tax and service charges. For more information, call (02) 317-3270.
Renaissance Seoul Hotel Trevi lounge is offering Cocktail Culture, an exclusive event at the Renaissance brands worldwide, which is especially loved by Renaissance New York Hotel Times Square. Every evening, customers will roll dice to choose the Method of Preparation, Fresh Ingredients, Flavor Profile, Spirits and Glassware for their cocktails. Bartenders will make a cocktail accordingly and customers will determine the name of their own cocktail. The best cocktail will be served for the next 24 hours as cocktail of the day. The price is 13,000 won, excluding tax and service charges. For more information, call (02) 2222-8627.
**From Korea Herald and Korea Times Websites**
Hotel Dining 3/10
March 10, 2008
Hyatt Regency Incheon Hyatt Regency Incheon is featuring guest chef Roberto Mancini, Italian Chef de Cuisine at the hotel’s sister property in Tokyo, the Roppongi Hills Club. Mancini will create his favorite traditional Italian dishes in Restaurant 8 for lunch and dinner from March 14 to 23. Lunch is priced from 35,000 won to 45,000 won. A special selection of Italian dishes is also available for Sunday brunch at 43,000 won. The a la carte selection will be served for dinner from Monday to Thursday. A special Italian dinner buffet is also available from Friday to Sunday at 50,000 won. He will also fashion a creative set menu for the exceptional Biondi Santi Wine Maker’s Dinner on March 22. For more information, call (032) 745-1234.
COEX InterContinental Seoul
The COEX InterContinental Seoul’s Sky Lounge presents chef Nick Flynn. The native Australian has spent the past two decades in places as diverse as Germany and India, enriching culinary experiences in both the east and west. In March, he will introduce a menu that features ingredients such as foie gras and main dishes such as butter poached lobster, scallops, truffle, chive ravioli and champagne foam. For more information, call (02) 3430-8630.
Renaissance Seoul Hotel
The Renaissance Seoul Hotel will hold various events to celebrate “White Day” on March 14, a day when females express their love. The “Just Two of Us” package at W 250,000 won includes a Origins brand massage set, an in-room brunch with a mini bottle of Moet Chandon and an option for a late 3 p.m. check out. On March 14, a dinner show of opera “Cinderella” will be offered at the Diamond Ballroom. The show includes a seven course dinner 200,000 won.
Ritz-Carlton, Seoul
The Ritz-Carlton, Seoul offers a special gift package for “White Day.” Titled “White Day with Marc Jacobs,” the package offers a bottle of luxurious Marc Jacobs perfume as well as a romantic dinner for two. Participants are also allowed free access to the sauna, swimming pool and fitness club. The package is available from March 13 to 16 at 290,000 won. For more information, call (02) 3451-8114.
Imperial Palace Hotel
Imperial Palace Hotel features a special offer, “White Day Champagne & Wine Fiesta” with Moet & Chandon at Cafe Amiga for White Day on March 14. Guests can enjoy free flowing Moet & Chandon champagne with its charming fruity flavor, reserve-level premium wine and draft beer along with a buffet with about 50 dishes. It is available at 85,000 won. For more information, call (02) 3440-8000.
Millennium Seoul Hilton Hotel
Millennium Seoul Hilton Hotel will host the 70th Wine and Cheese Club meeting on March 19. The event features a selection of wines from Australia’s Penfolds brand. A tutored wine tasting will be followed by dinner. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception in the Grand Ballroom, and costs 50,000 won. For more information, call (02) 317-3200.
JW Marriott Seoul The hotel’s Lobby Lounge, Deli Shop, and Exchange Bar are presenting a lusciously appetizing Spring Strawberry Festival from March 1 through March 31. The seasonal event features yogurts and smoothies made of strawberries, as well as strawberry ginseng juice and much more. For more exotic and sweet treats, try a soothing strawberry and tequila cocktail or one of the many other fresh beverages. For any further inquiries, call (02) 6282-6735.
Marriott Executive Apartments Seoul The luxurious serviced residence in Yeouido, southwestern Seoul, is introducing new desserts made of fresh, sweet strawberries. The strawberry dessert promotion will be available at the Park Cafe restaurant from March 10 to March 23, featuring strawberry smoothies and juice (12,000 won each, plus tax and service charges), strawberry jubilee (9,500 won) and more. The Marriott residence is located next to Yeouido Park and comprises 103 luxury serviced residences. For more information, call (02) 2090-8050.
Grand Hyatt Seoul The hotel is offering a new weekend Spring Picnic Package, which will be available until March 15. The package includes grand room accommodations, complimentary use of the gym and indoor swimming pool, a complimentary upgrade to a river view room upon availability, a 50 percent discount at the sauna and a special picnic set, which includes a JJ Deli pizza and two soft drinks to go. The package costs 187,000 won, exclusive of tax and service charge. For more information or reservations, call the hotel at (02) 799-8888.
Novotel Gangnam Seoul Japanese restaurant SHUNMI is serving sea bream delicacies. Best prior to its spawning season (March to April), sea bream is a true winter delicacy as every part of the fish can be used in special cuisine. Its premium taste has even been compared to foie gras. Sea bream sashimi, the highlight of the menu, is said to alleviate fevers. The sea bream dishes will be available at the restaurant until April 30 and cost 55,000 won, plus tax. For more information, call (02) 531-6477
**All information taken from The Korea Herald and The Korea Times**
Hooters Breakfast
February 25, 2008
Hooters Hotcakes? Hooters OOmletes? Hooters Girl’s Favorites?
Breakfast Quesadillas anyone?
I’ve just seen the weekend brunch menu and i’ll have to be honest with you…my mouth was watering–and it wasn’t the thought of seeing the nubile waitresses in the oh so short shorts. This brunch menu actually looked quite decent–since when did Hooters make brunch? This is simply a mind blower.
So, without further adieu…here it is: Open Weekends 11am-4pm at both Hooters locations in Korea.
Don’t forget your morning drinks to take the edge off of life.
Around the Hotels 2/25
February 25, 2008
Park Hyatt Seoul
The hotel is hosting an extraordinary weeklong celebration of Italian gastronomy with Michelin-starred chef Andrea Mazzoni, from March 1 to 8. The executive chef of Rossini restaurant in Florence, Italy, Andrea Mazzoni is innovative and imaginative in recreating traditional Tuscan cuisine. He will prepare a series of events with specially matched fine wines from Tuscany in The Salon and Cornerstone. The events include a gala dinner, wine dinner, weekend brunch with an Italian touch and a tasting lunch and dinner. For more information or reservations, call the hotel at (02) 2016-1234.
Sofitel Ambassador Seoul
The Lobby Lounge & Deli is featuring the delightful combination of strawberry and Belgian waffles through April 30. The Lobby Lounge is delivering freshness with strawberry tarts, strawberry platters, strawberry cakes and more. A selection of waffles is also available from 10,000 won to 13,000 won. For further information, call Lobby Lounge & Deli at (02) 2270-3101.
Grand Hilton Seoul
The hotel will host an exhibition from March 1 to April 30 of work by Austrian-born artist Franz Brandner, who has chosen Korea as his new home. He has gained great recognition for his paintings in Korea as well as in Europe. His art is an important contribution to cultural exchange between Austria and Korea. Brandner likes to paint Korean landscapes and flowers. One of his favorites is Mount Acha, a small mountain in northeastern Seoul. Quite a few of his paintings of Korean landscapes will be shown in this exhibition. For more information, call 010-7218-4464.
Westin Chosun Seoul
Chinese restaurant Ho Kyung Jeon presents authentic and innovative Cantonese cuisine prepared by chef Theam Fook and chef Chan Wai Kang. Some of the menu items of special interest include sauteed duck breast with cashew nuts and hot red pepper sauce, live lobster with ginger soy sauce and braised pork rib with garlic sauce. Prices range from 95,000 won to 160,000 won. All guests dining at Ho Kyung Jeon during the month of February will partake in a lucky draw with fantastic surprises. For more information or reservations, call (02) 317-0494.
Imperial Palace Hotel
The hotel in southern Seoul will introduce the Take the First Step, Together package from March 1 through the end of this year. Package users can stay one night in either a deluxe room, executive floor deluxe room or duplex suite room. Additional common benefits include free admission to the fitness club and the indoor pool, and extension of checkout time till 3 p.m. Prices range from 235,000 won to 445,000 won, excluding tax and service charge. For more information or reservations, call the hotel at (02) 3440-8000.
Renaissance Seoul Hotel
Korean restaurant Sabiru is offering a spring “namul” promotion from March 3 to April 30. Namul, or wild spring vegetables, are traditionally loved by many Koreans, especially from March through May. The Spring Green Set Menu at the Sabiru restaurant consists of six courses, including boiled fresh aralia and seafood with hot pepper sauce, assorted spring greens, fried rice in stone pot, grilled seasonal fish with rock salt, steamed rice with bean paste stew and seasonal fresh fruits. It is priced at 54,500 won (tax and service charge excluded). For more information, call (02) 2222-8655.
Grand Hyatt Seoul
The hotel’s all-day dining restaurant, The Terrace, revealed its new look and expanded services from Feb. 2. Located off the main lobby, The Terrace’s overall color scheme has been changed from green to shades of brown, giving the restaurant a warm, sophisticated ambience. All tables, chairs, booths, walls and carpets have been transformed in concert with the new color scheme. A brand new dessert buffet station with more than 25 desserts has been introduced along with four new private dining rooms. For reservations or information, call (02) 799-8166.
Grand Hyatt Seoul will also hold a special event titled “Breads of Germany” inviting a celebrated master baker from Germany from Feb. 25 to March 5 at the Deli. During the promotion, guests can have the opportunity to sample a wide selection of authentic German breads made with whole grains, walnuts, rye, and other health conscious ingredients. The baker Clemens Barkhorn will be on hand to demonstrate the art of baking traditional German breads in the Deli’s open kitchen. For more information, call (02) 799-8167.
COEX InterContinental Seoul
The COEX InterContinental Seoul’s lobby lounge will feature a strawberry dessert buffet from March 1 until the end of April. From 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., guests can enjoy different kinds of desserts made with fresh strawberries at the lounge. The buffet is available at 25,000 won. For more information, call (02) 3430-8603.
Hyatt Regency Incheon
Hyatt Regency Incheon will offer a children’s table manners class at 5 p.m. on Feb. 24. Conducted by the hotel’s F&B manager, the class aims to teach children proper table manners and offer a fun dining experience that includes a four-course menu. The class is available for 60,000 won per person and a special discount will be offered to members of the Club at the Hyatt. For more information, call (032) 745-1713.
Millennium Seoul Hilton
Il Ponte, Millennium Seoul Hilton’s Italian restaurant, is hosting a special dining session called “Cena dei Reali” on Feb. 28. The 24th session consists of a six-course meal, paired with a stellar selection of wines. The six-course dinner is preceded by a cocktail reception at 7 p.m. and will be accompanied by wine pairing. A musical trio will perform well-known opera classics. Cena dei Reali means “dinner for royalty” and the session is available at 128,000 won. For more information, call (02) 317-3270. **Sources: Korea Times and The Korea Herald**
