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Just as Spring started to say 'hello', Eunice, Barbara and I went antiquing and enjoyed a nice Korean lunch spread in this quaint town in Gyeonggi-do province (northwest of Seoul). It was that one first warm day in March that welcomed us with sun! The photos here are these random boat houses that we spotted by chance, right behind the restaurant we ate at (sorry, can't remember).
Ahh, it was great to take a quick getaway from the city...
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Fresh Asian pear picked from the tree, ate it on the spot...
When you ask a Seoulite when the last time they spent a weekend away from this restless city, most will probably scratch their heads. Then the discussion with friends usually go like this: 'oh, I wish I could get away for a few days...let's all pick a weekend and hop on a bus together!' This thought is usually short lived. You get stuck into your normal routine, and forget about the thought all together. Sad...
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Bulgogi with their homemade tofu served with white kimchi was perfect...
So when you first see the name 'Bean Table' what immediately comes to mind? To be honest, tofu wasn't it...hahaha. Good friend and Chef Wonil Lee opened the doors to his tofu haven early this May. When he first tried to explain the concept of his new place, I was like 'uh what? what was that again?' Traditional Korean served on beautiful earthenware with modern presentation...hmm. I seriously questioned this at first, because to be honest, there are tons of amazing Korean restaurants in Seoul. Lee has a background in contemporary European, but has an impressive palate for Korean cuisine. Thus, this is his true ambition.
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