I’ll admit, I’ve been off the screen for a
second, but I’m back! What better way to kick Qwerty back into action than by
talking about Busan’s Wine Club which has given new meaning to my “wine o’clock” and
Busan’s first Foreigner’s Market.
“LET us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words.” Plautus
The Korea Wine Club has finally arrived in Busan. The first event was held last year in
Table Talk English Cafe in Kyungsung (KSU). A few friends and I made ourselves pretty
and excitedly made our way to the first event. Like the rookie I am, I
failed to read the details of the poster on the Wine Club’s page beforehand and I didn't RSVP. My punishment? Pay more at the door than those who were wiser. Rookie move indeed. After
payment, we received a name tag and an 'ice-breaker sort of page' to spark conversation with fellow wine-lovers.
Throughout the evening,
wine-carrying servers kept topping-up our glasses and our habits. If asked, they grinned cheerily and gave
a short description of the wine they were serving. I met new faces, tasted new wines and vowed to attend the next wine event. I remember leaving the event with
merriment in my heart and red-stained lips.
The second wine club event was held over
New Years Eve and food was included this time round. It was held at Namaste
Restaurant in Haeundae. After learning my lesson, I sent in an RSVP ahead of
time and arrived to a larger group of club members, the smell of unlimited curry and rice and of course wine! With a glass in one hand, friends on both sides
and a tummy full, we brought in 2015 with some style.
If you’re looking to meet new people, break
in your new heels/throw on a bow-tie and of course hold a glass of red lovingly, check out the Korea Wine Club here. They host wine events around Korea and were the hosts of Busan's two. I’ve heard there may be another event
coming up for the Busan crowd in February, so remain vigilant!
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| You guessed it, all homemade. |
While typing this, I’m nibbling slowly on a
slice of homemade brown bread, homemade hummus, lettuce, cheese and ham (the
last three were made in the shop ^^). I got these homemade goodies from Busan’s
first Foreigners Market which was held over the weekend. What a treat!
The
small market was held in HQ bar in Gwangan and began at 1pm. It got quite
tight in the venue as people tried-on, smelled and tasted the items on display. I
bought a samoosa and spicy chicken, four body scrubs, two massive slices of the
brown bread, red pepper garlic hummus and a salsa. Best part? All homemade! My favourite by far was the hummus, bread and the body scrubs.
Keen? Check out the Facebook page here for
the next market coming up in Feb or find it on Facebook by typing: "Busan's Second Foreigner Market".
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| Homemade body scrubs ^^ |
Did you go to any of these events? What did you think? And with that: stay warm, stay merry ^^.
Ah I next time I need to just go in with a set amount and leave the rest at home. I overspent but my haul was so worth it! And agreed Matthew, expat groups really draw a crowd of friendlies and it's great meeting new people!
ReplyDeleteVery cool, love spending a night dressed up with a wine glass constantly being topped off! I feel like I haven't really had much wine since I have been in Korea, Soju, makgeolli and shitty beer is what I am drinking these days! I am going to check out this wine club and any events that they have in Seoul. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHope the wine club has events in your area, it's a treat!
DeleteWe have a similar market here in Ulsan, it's lovely! The most delicious hummus and salsa! I also think these groups are great, it's wonderful to have social gatherings available for foreigners that involve more than just going to a bar (not that bars aren't fun).
ReplyDeleteI think I may make a trip to Ulsan to check out these markets to satisfy my hummus and salsa cravings. How often do they operate?
DeleteWow, that foreigner market sounds like a great idea! There were quite a few of us in Pohang who liked to bake and make food to share, but we never thought of making a market. Next time :P I love it when the community gets together to do something like that.
ReplyDeleteI miss wine more than anything else. Except gourmet cheeses. Wines and cheeses are my life blood back home. If I find one of these in Seoul I will definitely check it out!
ReplyDeleteAh cheese! How I miss blocks of cheese...grated cheese... melted cheese... The slices of processed cheese is ok here in Korea but you've just reminded me of how much I miss a good old block!
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