seollal tteokguk recipe

Seollal Tteokguk Made Easy

Eating tteokguk on Seollal, the first day of the year, is a Korean tradition that dates back to the late 18th century. The white color of the tteok signifies purity and cleanliness and the shape is symbolic of round Korean brass coins, which is a wish for prosperity and wealth. On cold, wintery nights, nothing…

When in Florida, Don’t Miss Cote Miami

While Cote NYC is undeniably a game-changing icon of the elevated Korean dining scene, Cote Miami is the cooler younger sibling that is assuredly stepping out of its elder’s shadow. Awarded a Michelin Star only a year after opening, Cote Miami was again awarded the well-deserved honor last week for the second year in a…

[Review] Mari NYC is Superb

Mari NYC is an elevated Korean restaurant in Hell’s Kitchen that is simply a must-try. Chef Sungchul Shim opened his first restaurant, Kochi NYC in Hell’s Kitchen in October 2019 and the restaurant quickly earned a Michelin Star by offering a menu that modernized the traditional flavors of Korean royal court food with modern gastronomic…