In the Kitchen: Raving Over Thai Food at St. Augustin
By 10 Media on June 16, 2012 | 8:00 am | 3 Comments
Words by Jinsoo Margaret Kim A multicultural group of chefs cook up a storm at Itaewon’s Saint Augustin The newly opened Itaewon branch of the popular Thai restaurant St. Augustin has something to boast about. The two Thai and one Korean head chefs have created a perfect fusion of culinary knowledge and technical expertise, resulting in some delicious,
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In the Kitchen: Innovation and Tradition with Chef Kim Byung-hyun
By 10 Media on May 18, 2012 | 8:00 am | 1 Comment
Words and shots by Vaughan Wallis “In Korea, you don’t see a lot of owner-chefs or chefs older than 45,” says Kim Byung-hyun, head chef at Osteria Matinee. “I want to be in the kitchen even when I’m old. Be a real craftsman of my work.” Chef Kim leads his team in creating tapas and a variety of modern European dishes at Osteria Matinee, located near
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Two New Spaghetti Sauces Added to Heinz Classico Line
By 10 Media on May 13, 2012 | 8:00 am | 0 Comments
Yes, it’s embarrassing to admit you fix so much spaghetti at home. But at least you can switch up the sauces to keep your taste buds active. The two additions to the Heinz Korea Classico line of spaghetti sauces made from traditional Italian recipes allow you to do just that. First is Classico Italian Sausage, which is made with a recipe from the Abruzzo region of Italy
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In the Kitchen: Italian Food Made by Italian Hands – Sebastiano Giangregorio Hired by High Street Market
By 10 Media on April 24, 2012 | 8:00 am | 2 Comments
Words and shot by Kenneth Fibbe Bona fide Italian chefs are rare in Korea, which makes cooking extraordinaire Sebastiano Giangregorio a valuable commodity here. So valuable, in fact, that Itaewon-based High Street Market recently hired him as a consultant to prepare and sell a variety of his well-known brand of Italian foods at their store. Giangregorio is a Modena,
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In the Kitchen: Flavors from the Heart
By 10 Media on March 23, 2012 | 8:00 am | 1 Comment
Words and shots by Rajnesh Sharma American chef and world traveler Frank Terzoli brings passion and inspiration to the Suji’s kitchen. American chef Frank Terzoli, the new executive chef at the Suji’s restaurant chain, had the fortune to discover his passion at a young age. At the age of eight, inspired by his Sicilian grandmother, Frank recognized his love for
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In the Kitchen: The Real Taste of Brazilian BBQ
By 10 Media on February 24, 2012 | 2:00 pm | 0 Comments
Words and shots by Vaughan Wallis Tabom’s head chef Bira fuses his passion for Brazilian food and Korea to create authentic Brazilian BBQ for meat-lovers and adventurous diners. Chef Ubiratan Dalposso Belló wields a metre-long steel shaft skewered with golden-brown hunks of chicken. “When you cook, you should cook with love.” And enjoy yourself, it seems,
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In the Kitchen: The Flavor of France
By Paul Matthews on January 18, 2012 | 9:00 am | 1 Comment
Words and shots by Paul Matthews Bien sûr, if you’re looking for the true taste of France, Le Saint-Ex’s Chef Nicolas Bouynet is the one to meet. Itaewon’s Le Saint-Ex has just celebrated its eleventh birthday, quite a feat for any restaurant, let alone a small French bistro in the heart of Seoul, where dining establishments come and go in the blink of an
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In the Kitchen: Like Father, Like Son
By 10 Media on December 19, 2011 | 8:30 am | 0 Comments
Words and shots by Paul Matthews Chef Gunnar Müller mixes the spirit of his father’s cuisine with his own vision and taste at the newly opened Feast. Rising up from Sindorim Station, the Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel is a remarkable building. Arriving at the 41st floor, I’m struck by the awe-inspiring view of the city. The Sheraton’s Feast restaurant
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The Ultimate in Culinary Customization
By 10 Media on November 21, 2011 | 8:00 am | 6 Comments
Words and shots by Charles Montgomery Chef Michael Yantzi at Bao has made it his mission to serve up meals that are fast, fresh, healthy, and tasty. What if, to quote the slogan of a certain popular fast food chain, you could really “have it your way?” At Bao, at the foot of Gyeongnidan in Seoul, you can. In fact, at Bao, unlike many other restaurants in
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Cover Story: Food Is a Serious Business
By 10 Media on October 25, 2011 | 8:20 am | 3 Comments
12 Foreign Restaurant Owners Who Are Their Own Chefs Or, How to Have Your Cake and Bake It, Too [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="550" caption="OKitchen owner Susuma Yonaguni relaxes on a table covered with freshly picked produce."][/caption] Words by David Carruth and Matthew Crawford Shots by Dylan Goldby, Hugh Lee, Kyounghee Lim and Alexandra
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