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Amuse-bouche: While we were sleeping . . .

fatmanseoul — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:57:42 +0000

So, did you miss us? Fatman’s been terribly busy lately, but now we’re back at the grindstone! In the meantime, there’s been lots of delicious news:

Zen Kimchi in Harper’s Bazar

The Japanese trademarked makgeolli

Reknowned film critic Roger Ebert has a rice cooker cookbook out, despite being unable to eat

Seoul’s tap water won’t kill you

Fatman wined and dined with Wine Korea

And somebody really likes Kimchi

Coffee, Kimchi, and Star Chef gets Invaded by McPhersons

fatmanseoul — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:54:01 +0000

First of all, for anyone heading to the Chungjangno Festival in Gwangju (or heading or living in Gwangju at any other time) KoreaMaria has some suggestions on where to grab your coffee. Take that Seth – Gwangju has good coffee! (and a tip of the fat hat to Brian in Jeollanam-do)
Still don’t believe Fatman that the bean scene is jumping? Check out what industry mag AP Food Technology says about the coffee industry here . . .

In other Gwangju news, the Kimchi Festival (한국어링크 . . . click here for English link) starts next week . . ..

Tonight only, Zen Kimchi’s brother, Chef Ben, will be dishing up delights at Fatman (and everbody else’s) favorite, Star Chef. 02.529.8248 for reservations.

First Conde Nast, Now Sony and Columbia Pictures . . .

fatmanseoul — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:04:38 +0000

Huh? Julia & Julie has been pushed back to December 3rd? Practically everybody else in Asia has an earlier release date . . . are you trying to make sure we’ve all seen it on pirated DVD’s from China before it hits our theaters?

Would you like an amuse-bouche?

fatmanseoul — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 02:40:24 +0000

One of the few festivals not cancelled is the Buddhist Food Festival this weekend in Suwon ~ check it out! (영어와 한국어)

The Chosun Ilbo reminds you how to set your 차례상 (영어링크) and tells us that while wine’s on the wane, ginseng is the gift to have given.

The Korea Herald profiles one of Fatman’s favorite 막걸리집 and talks about new takes on traditional drinks.

For those of you feeling like ordering in, Kiss My Kimchi is compiling a master list of food delivery numbers, including all your favorite pizza, chicken, and fast food places.

Amuse-bouche: Hanshik U?

fatmanseoul — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:37:22 +0000

Apparently there’s a chef shortage . . . from the Korea Times:

A lack of chefs specializing in hansik, or Korean food, has sparked constant debate about establishing an integrated cooking program in efforts to globalize the cuisine. Now, the Korean government is taking action to address the issue.

Several local universities and hotels will start a chef-education program from next month. Under the project ― by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries ― students were selected last month, and participants will instruct them in advanced hansik cooking as well as restaurant operation, foreign culture and languages.

The project aims to train top hansik chefs to prepare high-quality dishes for foreigners, the ministry said.

Meanwhile, we have a hard time believing that you’ll actually find Kwon Sang-u as your barrista, despite what this Korea Herald article on the Korean Wave cash-in among restaurants shows.

pic from Korea Herald

Meanwhile, debate is heating up again on the interwebs (well, on the Marmot’s Hole and Zen Kimchi) about Korean dog meat consumption, thanks to a post on Ask a Korean. Debate the veracity of the article and dog meat eatin’ in general amongst yourselves. Any particular favorite places to pick up a peck of pooch? Or are we calling PETA? At any rate, enjoy the annual summer debate over Korea’s most controversial protein source.

Bloggin’ and Eatin’ Our Way to Fame

fatmanseoul — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:12:11 +0000

From the Korea Times:
Foreign Foodies Generate Strong Following

Our apologies for the light blogging, we’re slowly but surely returning to our usual posting propensities.

Amuse-bouche: Local Food News

fatmanseoul — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:16:02 +0000

For you oenophiles out there, the new EU-Korea FTA is expected to lower the price of European wines by up to 15%. Drink up!
Also, great news for the Kiwis and denizens from down under who walk among us: Starbucks Korea is now selling lamington.