May 3, 2012

Located in a back street down the hill from Itaewon market, Braai Republic is casual, friendly and fun unless you’re vegetarian. If you love a barbecue (or Braai as they are known in South Africa) then you’ll love this place. The kitchen occupies 30% of the interior.  A massive gas grill and large benches are installed to prepare and barbecue...

Apr 20, 2012

There are thousands of good wines in Korea. Due to the way the market is structured you won’t find many of these wines on sale in department stores. If you’re prepared to walk another 500m from a subway station to find an independent wine shop there are some lovely wines available and plenty of options perfect for a spring picnic or barbeque. 2010 Badenhorst...

Dec 22, 2010

It’s Christmas time in South Korea. That means excessive consumerism, nightclub parties and last minute scrambling to secure a date for Christmas Day. Christmas in Korea is not so much about family for many people but tends to be more focused on romance. This year Christmas falls on a Saturday so restaurants and hotels will be packed with those keen to...

Apr 25, 2010

Green Gallery is a special place with an amazing garden dotted with intimate alcoves, gazebos and palms. This Bundang wine bar and tea house has carefully groomed moss along the wall, tropical ferns, herbs and masses of greenery that wrap around heated benches and tables under huge trees.  It’s like a giant conservatory with good wine and refined...

Jul 29, 2009

This looked fun. The Goats du Roam company from South Africa makes good wine and this looked like it would be interesting. There was a strong animal bouquet, gamey and earthy farmyard scents. The name is therefore apt. Strong vanilla from the use of french oak filled the nostrils along with some nice plums. My friend loved the rich vanilla and farmyard...