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KAs@Work: Jimmy Han of Beer Belly

Posted on 18 August 2011 by Audrey Yun-Suong

KAs@Work is a new series that profiles Korean Americans and their jobs. Want to share what you do, or know of people with interesting jobs? Get in touch. Just when the drinking scene in Koreatown started to get a bit played out, a new craft ...

Korean Food USA: Wako Honey Pig

Posted on 17 August 2011 by Audrey Yun-Suong

Korean Food USA is a new series that showcases Korean and Korean-inspired eateries all around the nation. A drive away south of L.A. into Orange County is a KBBQ oasis that focuses on the pure and natural flavors of the meat they serve. Wako Honey Pig in Buena Park doesn't have the average steak or samgyeopsal (pork belly); ...

Wesley Lieberher Takes Home KBBQ Cook-Off Trophy

Posted on 08 August 2011 by Audrey Yun-Suong

In the heart of K-town, on Wilshire and Hobart, an epic Korean BBQ Cook-Off war was raging. As hungry locals waited in long lines to get a taste of the goods, the chefs took to their grills and began preparing. Restaurants such as Park's BBQ, Palsaik and Don ...

Crave Alert: Ramen Ddeokbokki… With Cheese!

Posted on 05 August 2011 by Audrey Yun-Suong

Ddeokbokki (a.k.a dukbokki or tteokbokki) is a popular Korean rice cake snack dish that is commonly made with fishcakes, onions and gochujang (spicy chili paste). Being a staple Korean dish, it is usually found served up in little street carts all over Korea and Korean eateries all ...

Sam Ock and Kero One Fight Against Sex Trafficking

Posted on 02 August 2011 by Audrey Yun-Suong

All around the world children are being sold and abused every day in exchange for sex, drugs, and money. Sexual youth slavery and gang violence is very real today and continues to exists as a multi-billion dollar system of oppression. YouTube lyrical masters Sam Ock and Kero ...

Showtime 2011 with David Choi, Clara C, Jennifer Chung, and more!

Posted on 29 July 2011 by Audrey Yun-Suong

Since 1972, the Asian American Drug Abuse Program (AADAP) has worked for the community "changing lives and saving families." In a month, on Saturday August 27th at Redondo Beach, Showtime 2011 will be wowing crowds of music lovers with performances featuring Clara C, David Choi, Jennifer Chung, ...

Jae Rhim Lee Reveals Her Mushroom Death Suit

Posted on 29 July 2011 by Audrey Yun-Suong

At the 2011 TEDGlobal conference, innovative designer and artist Jae Rhim Lee stepped out in her latest project: a mushroom death suit. The cool suit is part of a project Lee started up called "The Infinity Burial Project," which uses the concept of an "Infinity Mushroom" to ...

The Inaugural Kalbi Burger Challenge

Posted on 26 July 2011 by Audrey Yun-Suong

On Sunday, June 24th, the smell of grilled kalbi patties and excitement were wafting through the air in Koreatown, L.A. as six competitors stepped up to the plate to take on 4 of the hood's favorite burger in 10 minutes, in hopes of claiming the title of ...

Top 5 AYCE Korean BBQ In LA

Posted on 22 July 2011 by Audrey Yun-Suong

AYCE: All You Can Eat. Yes, as much as you want. In the city of Angels there is a magical place called Koreatown where AYCE Korean BBQs are dishing out juicy, taste-bud-gripping meats all night long. With a KBBQ on every corner in Koreatown, ...

Kalbi Burger Challenge Looking For Contestants!

Posted on 15 July 2011 by Audrey Yun-Suong

It's going down. Kalbi Burger presents their very first Kalbi Burger Challenge taking place Sunday, July 24th at 1:00pm. Kalbi Burger owner Hawk Lee and his staff, including Chef Robert, who will be working the grill at the competition, are looking for contestants to eat ...
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