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Orange Bagel is a bagel café at 129 Omokcheon-ro in Gwonseon-gu, Suwon, selling plain bagels, sandwich-style bagels and desserts such as butter tteok (chewy butter rice cake). The writer took in Orange Bagel's stylish interior of wood-toned shelves and lighting, then dipped the butter tteok in condensed milk and loved its chewy texture. For a Suwon bagel café with both atmosphere and flavor, Orange Bagel is worth recommending.
Chat Baker Brunch & Bakery Café is a large two-floor brunch and bakery café inside 521 Square in Gongdo-eup, Anseong, Gyeonggi. The writer visited Chat Baker with their dad, ordered basil cream gnocchi, a few breads and a matcha latte, and received a French butter salt bread through the receipt review event. With its spacious layout, wide bread selection and a matcha latte Dad kept praising, Chat Baker is a place the writer wants to revisit.
Sadang Heonsang is a traditional Korean liquor bar on the 2nd floor of Bangbaecheon-ro 2an-gil in Seocho, Seoul, near Sadang Station. After a satisfying first visit, the writer returned with three friends for the 129,000-won four-person Heonsang set and Gimpo golden rice fresh makgeolli, and the single spread included seasonal sashimi, bossam, braised pork ribs, a scallion pancake and a hot pot. For four people sharing a variety of dishes and traditional liquor, Sadang Heonsang is excellent value for what you get.
Jindallae Silbi Sadang Branch (진달래실비 사당점) is a Korean pub serving food with drinks, on the 2nd floor on Dongjak-daero 7-gil near Sadang Station and Isu Station in Seoul, and a good fit for groups sharing a wide range of dishes over drinks. The writer recommends Jindallae Silbi Sadang Branch for friend meetups and work dinners, and advises checking reservations, group seating, the menu and prices before going. For a food-focused group night out in Sadang or Isu, Jindallae Silbi is worth adding to the shortlist.
Marblejeong is a Korean beef restaurant on the second floor of a building near Ttukseom Station in Seongsu, Seongdong-gu, Seoul. On a weekend date the writer ordered the mixed 1++ beef platter and ate the first pieces with just a little wasabi, then added the sauces and grilled vegetables one by one to compare the flavors. Large windows and wide spacing between tables keep Marblejeong calm for a grill house, which made it a good fit for a Seongsu date night.
비티냐 MagSafe Car Phone Mount is a suction-cup car phone holder for drivers in Korea who want to avoid air-vent mounts. After several days of use, the magnetic attachment, strong suction, and clean design felt especially convenient. Verdict: a highly satisfying option for frequent iPhone use in the car.
