Joe McPherson

Cover Story: The 100 Best Dishes – Popular Tastes

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To kick off our list of 100 best, we give you these 20 picks from Joe McPherson, professional foodie...

Food Review: Best Slice in Seoul?

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Words and shots by Joe McPherson Get ready for some hyperbole. We may have a new crowned champion for...

Food Review: Disco Makgeolli

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Words and shots by Joe McPherson For a city with so much way, way above ground, Seoul’s nightlife is...

Food Review: L’Angolo – The Most Romantic Italian in Seoul?

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After hearing amazing buzz, we decided to check out legendary chef Sebastiano Giangregorio’s new upscale bistro L’Angolo atop Namsan...

Food Review: Icy Delights

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Words and shots by Joe McPherson Bingsu: Snow Top Each year, Seoul’s patbingsu creations get crazier and crazier. Bakery...

Ultramen

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166-2 Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 논현동 강남구

Words and shots by Joe McPherson ULTRA麵 (Ultramen) is a play on the Japanese word “ramen” and the theme...

Eunhasu Dabang (은하수 다방, “Galaxy Café”)

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서교동 마포구, 401-12 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

The first coffee shops in Korea were dabang (다방), dingy alcoves that served watered-down instant coffee in paper cups....

105 South St. Grill: A Declaration of Indulgence

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Words and shots by Joe McPherson The authentic East Coast sandwiches in this Yangjae eatery take you back to...

Food Review: Ga-Hoe-Heon

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Skillful service and excellent execution give this fine restaurant an edge over the competition.

Food Review: Craftworks Taphouse

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All Hail the House-Brewed Ale! Craftworks’ brews hit the bull’s eye, but the bar food is a little hit and...