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Cuisine

Restaurants in the Covid-19 Era: A Roundtable

Thursday, March 4, 2021 | 6:00 PM
Photo by Amina Ford www.aminaford.com Since the pandemic started, restaurant and food service businesses had to combine flexibility and ingenuity in order to survive. Constantly dealing with ever-changing regulations and restrictions, restaurateurs had to quickly pivot and develop new business models, including outdoor dining and shipping nationwide. Join us for a roundtable conversation with three Korean American restaurateurs in New York - Christina Jang of New Wonjo; Simon Kim of… Read More
Early on in his life, Kyungmoon Kim discovered that he had an exceptional palate. As he immersed himself in the world of wine, he leveraged his palate and his natural aptitude for memorization to build an extensive base of wine knowledge. In 2016, Kyungmoon Kim won the Master Sommelier Certification and joined the Court of Master Sommeliers; currently, there are only 247 Master Sommeliers worldwide. Now Kyungmoon Kim is expanding… Read More

Banchan Story: Korean Home Cooking

Thursday, June 4, 2020 | 6:00 PM
“Banchan” is often translated as “side dishes” and understood as “appetizers” at Korean BBQ restaurants. But that is not the whole story! Learn the real story of banchan, a category unto themselves and the ubiquitous feature of Korean home cooking. Shin Kim, a chef and culinary entrepreneur, will lead the viewers to explore the delectable world of banchan in its many forms and share some of her recipes that can… Read More
What are the challenges a chef faces when she decides to open a restaurant? How do you break the stereotype that “women make good cooks, but men make better chefs”? And how do you not only survive but thrive in the hyper-competitive restaurant kitchens and food scene in New York and London? And what do you cook when you have to stay home, due to the unprecedented world-wide pandemic? Meet… Read More

Chef Hooni Kim with Andrew Friedman

Thursday, April 30, 2020 | 6:30 PM
A chef known for defining Korean food in America brings a powerful culinary legacy into your kitchen. Hooni Kim, chef/owner of Danji and Hanjan, discussed his eagerly-anticipated cookbook, My Korea: Traditional Flavors, Modern Recipes, his insight and deep knowledge on Korean cuisine, and the challenges he faces as a restaurateur in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic. An Epicurious Spring 2020 "Book We Want to Cook from Now" An… Read More

Beyond 32nd Street: "Korean" Restaurants of the Moment

Thursday, February 27, 2020 | 6:00 PM
Three of the most acclaimed restaurateurs in New York talk about the past, present and future of “Korean” restaurants in the city and beyond: Simon Kim of Cote; Jenny Kwak of Haenyeo; and Ellia Park of Atoboy & Atomix. Moderated by Matt Rodbard. Beyond 32nd Street: "Korean" Restaurants of the Momentwith Simon Kim of Cote; Jenny Kwak of Haenyeo; and Ellia Park of Atoboy & Atomix Moderated by Matt Rodbard… Read More

Maangchi with Cathy Erway

Thursday, November 7, 2019 | 6:00 PM
SOLD OUT Maangchi is back! Author of Maangchi’s Real Korean Cooking, founder of Maangchi.com, and one of YouTube’s most popular chefs with a staggering 3.7 million subscribers, Maangchi is warmly regarded as the go-to authority on Korean cuisine. Her second book, Maangchi’s Big Book of Korean Cooking, is the definitive book on not only Korean food but Korea’s food-crazy culture. Maangchi will discuss her new book and the ever-increasing popularity… Read More

The Wandering Chef

Sunday, October 20, 2019 | 5:00 PM
The Korea Society is proud to co-present the U.S. premier of South Korean Documentary Film, The Wandering Chef, during the Margaret Mead Film Festival at the American Museum of Natural History. Jiho Im is a world-class chef who wanders the mountainous Korean peninsula on foot for unorthodox ingredients—acorns, weeds, and moss. Along his way, he cooks meals and develops deep relationships with the elders he meets. When one of his… Read More

Korean Sool 101

Thursday, October 10, 2019 | 6:00 PM
Join us for a fun evening to learn about - and taste! - the signature alcoholic beverages of Korea: Soju and Makgeolli: what makes them so unique and tasty, and how they are becoming ever so popular outside of Korea. Meet the young Korean Americans continuing and putting their own marks on the tradition. Free tasting included. Must be 21 years or older to attend. Korean Sool 101 with Alice… Read More

Korean Flavors for the Holiday Season

Thursday, November 8, 2018 | 6:30 PM
Shin Kim, Founder of Banchan Story, demonstrates how to make simple and flavorful Korean-inspired holiday dishes you can make at home for gatherings such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years! For food enthusiasts interested in learning tips to incorporate Korean flavors in dishes for potluck parties, this event is not be missed! Rainbow Salad Kimchi Couscous Green Tea Mochi Cake This exclusive private event is limited to THIRTY-FIVE guests. Tickets… Read More
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