Brooklyn Burger Banpo-dong 551-32 Seoul, S. Korea The hunt for the best burger in Korea may be over… But I’m not ready to call off the hunt just yet. This burger can hold its own even against US burger joints in the States. Great fries and toppings done right. It truly replicates an authentic Brooklyn [...]
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인생극장 Inseng Geukjang 133-092 457 Geumho-dong (신금호역 ShinGeumHo-yuk Exit 3) +82 2-2232-2282 and: Nonhyeon-dong 논현동 166 Amazing ribs in a different style than typical galbi spots, using a high quality charcoal. These are full meat-on-bone ribs, with a super smoky BBQ flavor. They even give you a glove to grill and eat with. Good accompaniments. [...]
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양꼬치구이 (Yang Ggochhi Gui) 강남점 532-5866 Lamb skewers (양꼬치) that you reheat on a grill. They’re awesome. It’s a dish I hear was imported from China, and the spices for dipping seem to be the same as those used in middle Eastern rubs. They’ve also got a tasty corn noodle soup (옥수수온면) and a ricecake-infused [...]
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Supercore 305 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn 11211 www.supercore.tv Supercore is a cozy little diner serving light Japanese fare such as curry, soba, and a personal favorite – beni-tori, chicken slowly simmered in soy-sauce and ginger. Great occasional change-up from the regular western brunch on weekends. Nice chill space with warm wooden interior. Bonus points for serving [...]
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Calexico 645 Manhattan Ave (between Bedford Ave & Norman Ave) Brooklyn, NY 11222 Neighborhood: Greenpoint (347) 763-2129 www.calexicocart.com Menu This place is kinda awesome. It’s not traditional $2-truck hole-in-the-wall Mexican or fancy Mexican. It’s just spot on good. Really creative flavor combos, chill vibe, good location. Wasn’t too crowded on a Sunday late brunch. Def [...]
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1 or 8 66 S 2nd St (between Kent Ave & Wythe Ave) (718) 384-2152 Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: Sushi Favorite Dish(es): Sushi Omakase (Chef’s choice), Sesame Torte Online Menu Only found this place looking for a local spot to take my parents. I’ve never really even considered having sushi in Brooklyn [...]
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There’s just so much amazing food in Korea and not enough time to cover as much as I wanted, but here are just some of the notables from my recent Korea trip. When I go back I’ll be sure to do much more thorough documentation, and possibly some experimental cooking projects. Korea has more than [...]
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Rudy’s Country Store BBQ The moistest brisket ever. Cafeteria style BBQ by the pound. Multiple locations. County Line BBQ Huge Flintstones-sized portions. Country style dining with a lazy stream running in the back. Ironworks BBQ Smoky brisket. Fast cafeteria style BBQ on the edge of downtown Austin. Not tremendously memorable compared to the others but [...]
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Le Gamin 108 Franklin St., Brooklyn (Greenpoint) (718) 770-7918 Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: French (cafe/bistro) Favorite Dish(es): Croque Monsieur, Merguez Baguette Lazy Sunday summertime brunches have never been better than this. Start with a strong iced espresso to jolt your hungover brain back into action, and then fill your belly with an [...]
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