I like to eat, and I like to try new products. Life can be really boring (food-wise) because new food options are unavailable thanks to the barriers created by food distributors and wholesalers. It is time that people responsible for buying the food that shows up in restaurants and on supermarket shelves got gutsy and […]
Chefs, restaurant managers, supermarket buyers: Heads up. Break down the barriers to new food
I like to eat, and I like to try new products. Life can be really boring (food-wise), because new food options are unavailable thanks to the barriers created by food distributors and wholesalers. If buyers for department stores and cosmetic retailers (think Sephora) were as timid as food distributors and buyers, consumers would be wearing […]
Wines of Australia: Consistency, Reliability and Awards
Wines of Australia: Consistency, reliability and awards
Know your Seoul
There is so much to see and do in Seoul, Korea, that there is never enough time to absorb all the sights, taste the incredible variety of food, visit the art galleries, and explore the palaces. This is a complex and modern city – and perhaps the following “heads-up” will enhance your Seoul experience. 1. Korea’s […]
Like to Eat? Visit Seoul, Korea
When a country has a museum and cooking classes dedicated to the history and art of Kimchi, you know that you are at a place that cherishes food. While there are many wonderful and interesting attractions in Seoul, a large part of the Korean experience is eating. Breakfast buffets (frequently complimentary at hotels), offer insight […]
Like to eat? Visit Seoul, Korea
When a country has a museum and cooking classes dedicated to the history and art of Kimchi, you know that you are at a place that cherishes food. While there are many wonderful and interesting attractions in Seoul, a large part of the Korean experience is eating. Breakfast buffets (frequently complimentary at hotels), offer insight […]
Seoul, Korea: Top Ten “FABs” and Select Hotels
It is not hard to understand why tourist arrivals in South Korea decreased to 1,233,640 in March from 1,252,080 in February of 2017. The downturn reflects a low-key marketing campaign – NOT the destination! Endorsed Destination Korea tourism offices from the UK to the USA are geared to providing brochures and maps… but little else. […]
Seoul, Korea: Top Ten “FABs” and select hotels
It is not hard to understand why tourist arrivals in South Korea decreased to 1,233,640 in March from 1,252,080 in February of 2017. The downturn reflects a low-key marketing campaign – NOT the destination! Endorsed Destination Korea tourism offices from the UK to the USA are geared to providing brochures and maps… but little else. […]
NYC 8 ½ = Wine + French Cuisine
Roughly speaking, there are 16,000-24,000 full-service restaurants, and almost 19,000 counter-service dining options in Manhattan – so it is never difficult to find a place to eat in this town. What does present a challenge is finding a restaurant that rates “delicious” the first time, and holds onto that designation the second and third time […]