Cuisine

  • From Wine to Soju: Stories from the Master Sommelier

    Friday, June 19, 2020 | 6:00 PM
    • Podcast MP3: http://traffic.libsyn.com/koreasociety/2019-04-12_TKS_NewGenerationThinkingInChinaAndKorea_ZakaryDychtwald.mp3
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    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 the horizon in the beverage world and taking on the mission to bring exciting... Read More

  • Banchan Story: Korean Home Cooking

    Thursday, June 4, 2020 | 6:00 PM
    • Podcast MP3: http://traffic.libsyn.com/koreasociety/2019-04-12_TKS_NewGenerationThinkingInChinaAndKorea_ZakaryDychtwald.mp3
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    “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 be easily prepared at any home. Due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), this program will be... Read More

  • A Conversation Between Chefs: Esther Choi & Judy Joo

    Friday, May 8, 2020 | 12:00 PM
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      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 two inspirational chefs - who happen to be female Korean Americans - who are doing all that and more: Chef Esther Choi and... Read More

  • Chef Hooni Kim with Andrew Friedman

    Thursday, April 30, 2020 | 6:30 PM
    • Podcast MP3: http://traffic.libsyn.com/koreasociety/2019-04-12_TKS_NewGenerationThinkingInChinaAndKorea_ZakaryDychtwald.mp3
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    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 Eater Best Cookbook of Spring 2020Amazon Best Book of the Month, April... Read More

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

    Thursday, February 27, 2020 | 6:00 PM
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      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 Thursday, February 27, 2020 | 6 PM The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor,... 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 of her YouTube channel and Korean food. She will be joined on... 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 closest friends dies, he faces the challenge of his lifetime: cooking a 108-course feast... Read More

  • Korean Sool 101

    Thursday, October 10, 2019 | 6:00 PM
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    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 Jun of Hana Makgeolli and Daniel Lee of West 32 Soju Thursday, October 10, 2019 | 6 PM The Korea Society 350 Madison... 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 must be purchased online in advance.  ... Read More

  • Development of Kimchi in Modern Days

    Thursday, September 13, 2018 | 6:30 PM
    • Podcast MP3: http://traffic.libsyn.com/koreasociety/2018-09-13_DevelopmentOfKimchiInModernDays.mp3
    • Podcast URL: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/development-of-kimchi-in-modern-days/id210903888?i=1000419992935&mt=2
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    Kimchi is a staple side dish, known as banchan, in Korean cuisine. Made from salted and fermented vegetables, there are various types of kimchi, unique from region to region, depending on ingredients and weather conditions. Through its fermentation process, kimchi becomes a superfood containing vitamins A and B and minerals such as calcium and iron. Susan Durso, Founder of Anomaly Season, discusses her contemporary take on traditional kimchi with Lynda Liu, host of Feast Meets West, a podcast on Heritage Radio... Read More

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