A Canadian man hunting for edible mushrooms in southeastern British Columbia stumbled upon an inedible whopper that weighed 57.4 pounds. Christian Therrien, 62, and son Sebastien were combing through waist-high wild grass last week near Fernie when they spotted the enormous puffball mushroom, the Fernie Free Press reported. "There was lots of laughing and screaming," Therrien said. "I've found ...

Authentic flavors, chic packaging put U.S.-based artisanal kimchi on the map Want to know how Korean cuisine is going global in America? From a microcosmic point of view, people like Lauryn Chun, founder of MILKimchi, play an important role in spreading the word, and the grub. After losing a marketing gig during the financial crisis of 2008, Chun parlayed her experience in wine and French cuis...

The hotel is holding a summer DJ party at WooBar. World famous DJ Christian Marchi will be the main attraction for “W Summer Escape Party” on July 21. The event will run from 10 p.m.- 4 a.m., and guests must wear white. Tickets are priced at 40,000 won at the door but can also be purchased through Interpark at 30,000 won, including tax and service charges. For more information, call (02) 2022-033...

The hotel is holding the DJ session “Starry Night” at its outdoor pool Grotto Bar. The event will feature bingo games and various giveaway events for the guests. In addition, the hotel is presenting a new resting area at Cliff Garden next to the outdoor pool. Guests can also enjoy tropical summer cocktails, cool beverages, grilled skewers and other snacks at the bar. The menu starts at 19,000 won...

Two restaurants at the hotel are offering new menus available to guests until Aug. 31. The Chinese restaurant, Cheon San, presents Chinese-style cold noodles. The restaurant serves “naengmyeon” made from beef and chicken broth to produce a nutty taste and thinner noodles. Ingredients include jellyfish, squid and sea cucumber used as garnish as well as special peanuts and mustard sauce. The price ...

JW’s Grill, JW Marriott Seoul’s signature steak house, will serve a variety of seasonal dishes featuring fresh lobster from the waters of the north Atlantic from July 6-29. JW’s Grill presents 11 individual lobster dishes, including lobster carpaccio garnished with sea urchin sauce; lobster and seafood ravioli with wine cream sauce; mango and lobster salad garnished with champagne sauce; lobster ...

Toh Lim offers “Spicy Sichuan Cuisine” through Aug. 31. Executive chef Peter Yao, who has made a name for himself in top hotels and restaurants in Shanghai, Taiwan and Singapore, including the Grand Hyatt in Shanghai and the Michelin one-star restaurant Fook Lam Moon in Hong Kong, presents “Spicy Sichuan Cuisine” at Lotte Hotel Seoul this summer. Chinese cuisine originated in the Sichuan Province...

Guksu-jangguk is a soup of thin wheat noodles in hot broth with garnish. In the olden days, it was habitually served to guests at a birthday gathering or festival. Noodle dishes on birthdays signify hope for a long life. At weddings the long noodles signify a good, long relationship between the bride and groom. Ingredients - Broth: 200 g beef (brisket shank), 12 cups water - Fragrant seasoning...

Joey Chestnut ate his way to a sixth straight win at the Fourth of July hot dog eating contest at Coney Island on Wednesday, downing 68 to tie his personal best in a sweaty, gag-inducing spectacle. Last year, the 28-year-old San Jose, California, man nicknamed “Jaws” won with 62 hot dogs. He bested his main rival this year by 16 dogs, scarfing down all 68 in 10 minutes in the sweltering summer h...

The hotel presents three summer special packages “Summer in the City” available from June 1 to Sept. 9. “Summer in the City ―Chill Out” offers a simple 275,000 won package with one night stay in a Wonderful Room with a breakfast buffet and a dessert menu WooBinsu at WooBar. “Summer in the City ― Stay Cool” includes a one night stay in a Wonderful Room, breakfast buffet and access to the indoor po...

The hotel’s outdoor Beer Garden offers a special “Beer Garden Event” for American expats celebrating Independence Day on July 4. Guests can enjoy an unlimited selection of all-time favorite American dishes including flamed grilled burger, hot dog, Cajun fish, Texas chili, spicy fried chicken, corn on the cob, potato wedges, apple pie, Mississippi mud pie and salad bar along with unlimited cool dr...

The Walkerhill hotel will open a sky lounge restaurant, the Faro Grand, on July 16, located on the 36th floor of Mirae Asset Center One building in Suha-dong, Jungu, Seoul. The restaurant presents the nostalgic image of the dockside and shipboard through the interior as well as views overlooking the bright lights of the city. The restaurant has 163 seats and 11 rooms, which will allow different t...

The hotel is running an outdoor pool until mid-September. About 30 sun beds are available by the pool for guests who enjoy sunbathing and the poolside bar offers grilled seafood such as king prawns, scallop and lobsters and assorted grilled meat such as beef tenderloin, rack of lamb, beef sirloin and sausages. Other options include burgers, sandwiches, snack menu and red bean ice sherbet or patbi...