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The parody site, Dokdo is Ours, has an article on the joys of foreigners eating kimchi . . . oh my!

Only a boor would try to so blatantly rip off Hooters . . .(pun intended)

Fatman just ran across this fascinating website about Joseon-era cusine. 한국어 링크:

조선시대식문화 Check it out!

This weekend is the beginning of the Andong International Mask Dance Festival, one of the biggest and most interesting festivals in the country. Now, if you’re looking for what to see and do, we suggest you check out their official website here (English link) and here (한국어). But if you’re looking for what to eat, then you’ve come to the right place!Andong has quite a reputation for food – most places boast of one or two distinctive foods, but this city has a plethora of only-in-Andong delights, so there’s bound to be something to suit your palate.
Of course the most famous food from Andong is Andong Jjimdalk: An entire chicken is chopped into bits and simmered together with chunks of potato, leek, peppers, and tangmyeon (glass noodles) in a rich, spicy soy-based sauce. The resulting dish is one of the most unique (and spicy) dishes in all Korea – utterly unlike the typical noodle dishes or soups you find in other places.

이번 주부터 한국의 대표적인 축제 중 하나인, 안동 국제 탈춤 페스티벌이 시작되었다. 페스티벌에 대해 좀 더 알고 싶다면 공식 웹사이트(Eng/Kor)를 방문해 보길 바란다. 그게 아니라 먹을 것에 대해 알고 싶어서 왔다면 정말 잘 온 것이다.  안동은 음식으로 꽤 유명한 곳이다. 대부분의 다른 지방은 그곳을 대표하는 한, 두 가지 음식이 있지만, 안동에는 이 지방 특유의 맛을 지닌 음식들이 아주 많다. 여러분 입맛에 맞는 음식을 분명히 찾을 수 있을 것이다.

image courtesy the 빛 http://shine.tistory.com/367

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The Korean blogosphere is buzzing about Chef Kim Hu-nam (김후남) and his bistro, Star Chef.  Chef Kim, whose training as chef included time working in Conneticut, has brought a new and vibrant touch to the bistro scene here in Seoul.  While the Japanese-French style of bistro food has dominated the Korean scene with its obsession with beautiful presentation, Kim favors the American-French style with a focus on bright, interesting flavors.  For more information on Chef Kim and his cooking, check out Zen Kimchi’s interview and article here.

Located near Maebong Station (line 3) in southeast Seoul, Star Chef may be a bit off the beaten foodie paths, but well rewards the traveler who makes the trek.  Located on the ground floor, the low-key interior opens up to a wide, welcoming patio while the open kitchen gives glimpses into the normally secret world of chefs.
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Food meta-blogg Foodbuzz came up with a new activity for the online foodworld:  Their 24,24,24 project had twenty-four bloggers writing about 24 meals, in 24 hours to give a picture of food and eating across the globe.  Zen Kimchi‘s Behind the Kitchen with Chef Hu-nam Kim of Star Chef was one of the chosen few, representing Korea and Asia in this delicious project.  Go check out the good eatin’ at Foodbuzz!

The latest issue of Gourmet magazine has a positively Proustian look at the summer noodle we all know and love:  Naengmyeon!

In the spirit of the Omnivore’s 100, the big bad daddy of Korean food bloggers Zen Kimchi has come up with his own list of 100 Korean foods you have to try. The usual rules apply: Highlight any you’ve eaten, and comment if you like. Fatman has done a lot of highlighting, but we’ve also written them out in 한글 for your convenience . . .

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Famed author and writer David Foster Wallace died this past Friday.  While he was known for a vast body of works including Infinite Jest, A Supposedly Fun Thing I’ll Never Do Again, and Girl with Curious Hair, one of our favorite works here at FatManSeoul has always been his essay “Consider the Lobster” (영어 링크.)  The famed food magazine Gourmet sent Wallace to go cover the Maine Lobster Festival, and what they got in return was a remarkable and acute consideration of the ethics of the food we eat that has since become a must-read for anyone concerned about our relationship with the creatures we consume.

David Foster Wallace - image from Gourmet Magazine Online

Fatman is taking a little Chuseok break, but will be back with the traffic to Seoul. Have a great holiday, ya’ll!