Shilla

A very long time ago, Shilla was put on my radar when I received a press email from the owner.  The email listed a bunch of dishes that were signatures, and basically said “Come eat here, you won’t regret it.”  I thought to myself, why not, but instead of emailing her back and setting up a press tasting, I went in, unknown to them, for a better feel of the place without special treatment… and proceeded to pig out to high hog heaven.  Not like that’s new.  Also, I wanted to check the place out because I am a little [...]

Kum Gang San

My last day of work, I’d talked to Cookie and Linguine about perhaps meeting up to introduce Linguine to Korean food widely.  Cookie’s extensive experience with Korean food and Korean people made her the perfect candidate to be our guide into Korean food.  When I mentioned this to a few friends, of course they all decided to join us!  I arrived a bit late, so already ordered was a seafood pajeon, or a seafood pancake.  Chewy and lightly reminiscent of a scallion pancake, I thought it was only alright.  I don’t think I like pajeon or I haven’t had very [...]