Korean nightlife

Music, Melodies, and Metal at Jazz Story

One of my favorite things about Seoul is that it is chock full of hidden gems, unsuspecting and obscure, that offer those that are lucky enough to discover them a real treat. Restaurants, cafes, galleries and bars are easy to find in Korea’s capital city, but it’s the ones tucked into back alleys and inconspicuous …

1, 2, Cha, Cha, Cha: The Rounds of Korean Nightlife

It’s no secret that Koreans are some of the hardest workers in the world. From a young age, one spends his or her school days buried in books, memorizing endless pages of material while hopping from math academy to English lessons to study hall. There’s very little time for play, or childhood, for that matter. …

Girls’ Night Out, Hongdae Style

Nowhere else in Asia (or perhaps the world) does nightlife as well as Seoul, and although there’s a party for everyone, there are a number of places designed especially for the entertainment of women. But we’re not just talking buy-one-get-one-free drinks and half priced appetizers. Think more along the lines of cute guys in hard …

Cargo 127: Craft Beer and Pub Grub Perfection in Itaewon

Note: As of September 2015, Cargo 127 is now closed.  One of the biggest culinary trends to hit South Korea over the past couple years is that of craft beer.  Subsequently, microbreweries and small gastropubs have been mushrooming throughout Seoul, particularly in the neighborhoods of Itaewon, Gyeongnidan and Haebangchon. Each of these watering holes offers …

Say “Cheese”… err “Kimchi”!

Koreans love taking pictures of themselves. It’s not uncommon to be in a cafe and look around to find girls at surrounding tables holding up their cell phones, finding their best angle, and snapping away like they are the stars of their very own photo shoots. Riding on the bus or subway, I’ve watched girls …