#Best Korean Restaurant NYC

[antorestaurant]

Experience Culinary Excellence at Anto: The Best Korean Steakhouse in NYC

Nestled in the heart of New York City, Anto stands as a beacon of culinary excellence, offering an unparalleled dining experience for aficionados of Korean cuisine. As a premier Korean steakhouse in NYC, Anto effortlessly blends traditional flavors with contemporary sophistication, earning its place as a haven for those seeking the finest in Korean fine dining.

Unveiling the Essence of Korean Fine Dining

At Anto, dining is an immersive experience—an intricate tapestry of flavors, textures, and artistry. Step into our realm and embark on a gastronomic journey unlike any other. Our commitment to elevating Korean cuisine to its pinnacle is evident in every dish crafted by our culinary artisans.

Savoring Unrivaled Korean Steakhouse Delights

Anto's menu boasts an exquisite selection of Korean delicacies, with our signature Korean steakhouse fare taking center stage. Indulge in succulent cuts of premium beef, expertly grilled to perfection, offering a tantalizing fusion of flavors and textures that are truly unparalleled.

A Symphony of Flavors: Exploring Korean Food at its Finest

Beyond our renowned steak offerings, Anto's menu offers a symphony of flavors that celebrate the essence of Korean cuisine. From traditional favorites like Bibimbap and Kimchi to our innovative reinterpretations of classic dishes, each plate is a work of culinary artistry, meticulously prepared to tantalize your taste buds.

The Epitome of Korean Culinary Craftsmanship

What sets Anto apart is not just the food, but the entire dining experience. Our ambiance reflects modern elegance, providing a sophisticated backdrop for your culinary journey. Impeccable service and attention to detail ensure that every moment at Anto is a celebration of Korean gastronomy.

Anto: Your Gateway to Korean Steakhouse Excellence in NYC

Whether you're a connoisseur of Korean cuisine or an adventurous food enthusiast seeking the best, Anto offers an unrivaled dining experience. Our dedication to redefining Korean fine dining in NYC resonates in every dish served, inviting you to partake in the flavors and traditions that define our heritage.

Embark on a culinary voyage with Anto, where every bite narrates a story of Korean culinary craftsmanship. Discover the best Korean steakhouse in NYC at Anto, a destination where tradition meets innovation, and flavors are elevated to art.

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[orriculum]

Every now and then I have a dream about this girl I was best friends with as kids but as we got to high school ish ages we kinda drifted apart. The last time we really saw each other I had taken the train to NYC to visit her when we were in college. We met at a restaurant, she didn't really eat, I was trying to conceal the fact that I'd never had Korean food until that moment and was completely unprepared for it, we talked for like twenty minutes and then she left for her next thing.

And like, after having tried a number of times to reach out to her again to just see how she's doing, and being met with total silence and "✔️ seen 10:23", I don't want to remember her. I don't want to spend time in my dreams tripping over myself trying to pick up where we left off. I miss her, I don't miss her, we used to be joined at the hip as kids and now we're adults who don't know a single thing about each other.

[signcftimes]

( alex landi, thirty-four, cis man, he/him) ☼ i know it’s a small town, but i run into BENIGNO “BEN” PARK every time i go to THE BEACH. it’s like they practically live there and not PELICAN TOWN for THE LAST YEAR. it must be because they’re COMPASSIONATE and OBSEQUIOUS. come to think of it, that’s probably why they’re a DOCTOR too. but i did hear they want to LIVE A FULFILLING LIFE IN THE VALLEY, and sometimes they like to COOK. rumor has it they also like ICE CREAM, but dislike WILD HORSERADISH. what do you think?

history!

born and raised in kingston, new york. the only child of minerva and nico park. he is of korean-italian descent; his mother is korean and his father italian (nico took minerva's last name when they got married.)

grew up in a very loving family and has strong connections with his father's side of the family. he also is extremely close to his mother's younger sibling's families, but not so much with the older siblings who live in south korea still.

he's had high expectations forced upon since he was born as he was the first grandson on his father's side of the family, and thus expected to look out for his generation of the family. this bleeds over to his mother's side of the family as well since he was the eldest grandchild in the states.

he's had two serious romantic relationships in his life plus one semi-serious relationship when he was in high school.

the most recent one ended a year prior to him moving to stardew valley and was one of the catalyst for the move to begin with. after that relationship, he was not himself for a very long time.

ben was approached by a fellow doctor after an incident occurred at the hospital that they worked together in nyc. dr. hertz told him about stardew valley and how the local doctor in pelican town was retiring and looking for a replacement.

a year later, ben has settled down pretty well into his new home, though he struggles sometimes with guilt for moving so far away from his family, even if it was what was best for him.

head-cannons/random facts!

birthday; 07/17/1990 

pansexual

he knows a couple different styles of martial art styles, namely tae kwon do and boxing.played soccer throughout his school years.

is near sighted, wears contacts. rarely goes out with his glasses on.

plays the piano, guitar, and bass.

ben’s love languages are ranked as the following: acts of service, quality time, physical touch, words of affirmation, and receiving gifts.

has been redecorating the clinic since he originally moved in a year ago.

on a few shelves in his apartment there is a collection of items gifts that his friends have given him over the years.

since moving to the valley, he’s picked up the hobbies of stargazing, hiking, and fishing.

he volunteers a lot in the community.

has a dog named stella, she’s an golden retriever.

throughout high school, worked at the family restaurant and at his aunt’s flower shop regularly. occasionally also helped with his uncle’s construction company and halmeoni’s bookshop while going to college and medical school.

potential connections

a buddy to work with him in the clinic

any type of friendship really, he’s a friendly guy after all.

he doesn’t have siblings, but he does haves lots of cousins from both sides of his family so that’d be cool!

romantic connection? crushes, friends to lovers, enemies to friends to lovers even.

honestly i’m down for any kind of connections

[mourning-again-in-america]

How do I describe what I like about Chicago? It all comes to me as a mix of scenes, watching the storefronts switch from Guatemalan to Korean to Yemeni walking east to west along Lawrence, seeing the flows of crowds of college students leaving and entering the bars on Lincoln Ave, waiting for the last Metra train of the night in a 24-hour diner right next to the tracks--and these are hardly idiosyncratic experiences in any real city (author's note: I'm not sure if either SF, DC, or Seattle are real cities)

Some of it must be a matter of familiarity -- the streets of cities west of the Rockies are all too damn wide, while all the streets in cities on the East Coast are either too damn tiny or are near-freeways. Some of it comes from the comfort of the building heights -- there's not much for suburban single family housing on the north side, especially as you get near the lake; even the more suburban areas are more likely to be 3-4 story walk-ups. Even though I live a good few miles north of city center, I'm still in a mid-rise apartment building and can see several such buildings out my window.

Some of it is certainly food -- I've not had a proper gyro (where the edges of the meat are crisp and crackly and the inside is thick and wet and spiced) outside of here and it's certainly much easier to find a restaurant that'll serve a half-pound of decent meat here than in Boston, Seattle or SF (also, Chicago's meat foods, like the Polish sausage or Italian beef knock any local meat-between-bread meal out of the park, go suck on your cheesesteaks, Philly). And there feels like there's more options for different cuisines here than anywhere not-NYC -- I really like being able to have a Cuban place and a Serbian place and a Kazakh place and a Nepalese place within a few miles! This isn't even for a lack of good American food -- the burgers here are a significant notch above the Bay, the fried chicken and barbecue are the best you'll get in a Northern city, and I even found a hole-in-the-wall breakfast place that opens at 7am and serves a five egg omelette with bacon and cheese, side of potatoes and rye for under $15!

Some of it has to do with the ease of walking around, people like to make Chicago out to be a dangerous city, and it is dangerous, in the way cities are and suburbs are not, but things feel far more demarcated than they ever were in Boston or the East Bay. I know the local hotspots from just reading reddit (Hermosa, Cragin, Lawndale, largely, for a north-sider, southside is more complicated but I can round it off to "anywhere >1mi from the river and not Hyde Park" and be done with it). In Boston, none of it made any goddamn sense, even just walking up Neponset/Dorchester Ave from Quincy -- things were certainly fine in North Quincy, got sus as I crossed the river, got worse and worse as I went north until I hit the Indochinese district just a bit south of UMass -- and then somehow things get worse again as I approach Andrew, but north of Andrew is completely fine?!! What gives? At least on Chicago I know that outside of the Milwaukee Ave sitch, things generally get worse as you go west and south. Simple as. East Bay, nobody seemed to talk about it, or assumed that if there was ever a problem, the problem was with YOU. So I got some weird signals west of MLK (except for the area near Tamaleria Azteca and Al-Maida, those places are goated), couldn't pick up any new info, there wasn't anything around I was interested in seeing, so I just gave up and learned the areas on Telegraph as well as I could.

A large part of it has to do with the night-scene--there's food-places open after 10pm here, that aren't even bars! What a wild world, coming from Boston and the Bay! More than that, they're often even open after midnight in the hotter areas--what bounty being able to choose if I want pizza, tacos, or a Polish around 1am on a night-walk!

I don't know why I like it here, but I do.

[downrightsugoi]

A time-honored tradition, please take me and @crestfraldarius’ Zexal/Sharkbait shitpost headcanons we made over our weekend together:

-In addition to Edgar Degas the papillon, Ryouga also has a corgi named Archibald

-Thomas and Ryouga frequently hot box together in one of the Kamishiro’s fancy bathrooms. Thomas also may have had a cocaine problem.

-Kaito and Rio are dating. But they can still fuck other people (specifically Kaito and Chris and maybe Mizael)

-Yuuma is still an idiot. A lovable idiot. Ryouga loves him so much

-One night Ryouga asks Yuuma to degrade him but Yuuma always KATTOBINGUs things and goes a bit too far

“C’mon I can handle it. Make me feel like shit c’mon.”

“UH…. BESIDES ME, WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME SOMEONE SMILED WHEN YOU ENTERED A ROOM?”

“…………….🥺”

“SHARK BAE NO-I DIDNT MEAN IT-“

-Ryouga says Yuuma can go anywhere to eat for his birthday. He will rent out the entire place. Michelin level restaurant. Paris. NYC. LA. Wherever. Yuuma chooses Olive Garden. (The marinara sauce is a bit too spicy for Kaito’s palette tho)

-Kaito and Ryouga are always at each other’s throats. But they are best friends (don’t tell anyone tho).

-At weekly dinner with Kaito, Ryouga, Yuuma, and Rio - Y: HEY SHARK WHAT’S AN ANAL PROLAPSE?

-Yuuma can hike 20 miles up hill and not break a sweat. He cannot handle walking three miles in a major city.

-Every now and then, Yuuma actually pronounces a high end brand or ~fancy~ food correctly. Ryouga is weak.

-Ryouga and Rio are mixed. Their mother is French. Ryouga’s “English” name is, of course, Reginald.

-Yuuma breaks out “Reginald” only in severe cases. Otherwise he’s “Shark” 99% of the time.

Y: wait what’s Rio’s English name?

R: ……Rio. It’s easy since it’s a western name.

Y: oh like the city in Brazil?

R: Ugh Yuuma no Rio’s isn’t located in-…..wait, you said Brazil? That’s……correct. Wow.

Y: I saw the movie! Did you know there are only two blue macaws left in the wild?

R: *taking off pants* god I love you

-Picture the “so no head?” Vine but with Ryouga and ripping a multi-million dollar donation to a zoo/aquarium when one of his favorite sharks is off display

-Ryouga has a 12 step Korean skin care routine. Yuuma washes his face with Dawn dish soap

@crestfraldarius please reblog ones I forgot I know we have more

I REMEMBER MORE EDIT:

-Ryouga rolls his joints with gold leaf. Just because. He also has a Mexican drug kingpin on speed dial. Don’t ask questions you don’t want answers to

-Kaito has to be a chaperone when middle school Yuuma and Ryouga go to the mall for a date because they need an adult after 6pm. Kaito gets sick of Ryouga being nervous to make a move and calls him out on it frequently (“HOLD HIS FUCKIN HAND, RYOUGA” “Listen here you teeny bopper twink I am going to go to the bathroom and if you don’t KISS HIM by the time I get back I will show the world your self insert fanfic collection.”)

[arallen14]

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[pandemicperipatetics]

Living in Park Slope, Brooklyn

We lived in Park Slope for ~18 months and really enjoyed the neighborhood for its peaceful, quiet vibes. Unlike other places we've lived in NYC, the streets are typically uncrowded and quiet with rarely any shouting outside our home and minimal honking from cars, and people generally seem less rushed. The close proximity to Prospect Park - designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, like Central Park - was definitely a perk, as was having relatively easy access to Manhattan via the subway. We also liked how large, affordable, and relatively not crowded our gym was.

On the flip side, the commute time to Manhattan was long (45 mins at best to midtown, but best to budget an hour for delays), and with longer subway wait times on weekends, we often stayed in the neighborhood vs. venturing into "the city." Most of the housing stock is very old brownstones (ours is from the 1890s), which comes with maintenance issues, lack of elevators, and some level of decrepitude (this was a HUGE problem in the duplex we rented, which had constant maintenance issues and vermin and a very checked-out landlady). And the vegetarian food options are rather depressing -- the neighborhood is overflowing with pasta/pizza joints (yay carbs, but no veg protein), sugary dessert shops, a seemingly disproportionate amount of non-A grade restaurants (per the NYC food safety rating system), and generally mediocre tasting food.

Our time in the neighborhood was split across a 1-bedroom sublet (4th floor walkup for ~3 months) and a 2-bedroom duplex brownstone (garden & parlor levels for ~15 months). Both were based in "South Slope", the even quieter subsection of the neighborhood that is slightly deeper into Brooklyn than "North Slope" (which is more central and closer to express train lines to Manhattan such as the Q and 2/3).

Our Favorite (Vegetarian) Food

While the healthy vegetarian options were not plentiful and a lot of the restaurants are aggressively mediocre compared to Manhattan fare, there were still some places we really enjoyed eating in the neighborhood. These were some of our favorite sit-down spots in/near South Slope, with the caveat that none of them had great veg protein so we only at there as exceptions to our regular routine:

Lore - One of the most upscale places in the neighborhood, and known for its Indian fusion and other "culturally diverse" dishes. For us, this was the best Indian food in the neighborhood (not that there was much competition) and generally really delicious. A reservation is typically needed for dinner, but walk-ins seem possible for brunch/lunch. Closed Mondays.

Pasta Louise - While I generally avoid pasta places for dinner given the heavy carb/low vegetarian protein ratio and tendency towards mediocrity, Pasta Louise's food is actually delicious. We loved the farro salad and many of the vegetarian pastas. The vibe is also very friendly and wholesome, and there are often families with kids. Wait times are generally long if you don't have a reservation.

Haenyo - Korean food. There's only one vegetarian entree - the tofu bibimbap - but it's excellent! Good to make a reservation here, though we were able to walk in on a weekend for dinner once (with a ~20 min wait).

Crosta - More Italian food. While there's no vegetarian protein to be found here, I enjoyed everything I tried, especially the vegetarian lasagna and also the salad and pizzas.

Krupa Grocery - Also in Windsor Terrace, the fake (vegetarian) chicken dish and gnocchi are pretty tasty here. This restaurant doesn't hold a candle to our favorites in Manhattan, but for days that we didn't want to leave the neighborhood, it was a good option for us. We really liked the cute backyard full of picnic tables and string lights.

Bonus: We didn't often venture into North Slope, but we did really enjoyed eating at Fausto there. Not a lot of vegetarian protein but the food was delicious.

We sometimes found better vegetarian protein options at the fast casual places in the neighborhood, including our favorites:

Two Boots - This is the best vegan pizza we know. We love the V for Vegan slice. It's not high in protein, but a delicious treat. Park Slope lifers probably hate it because it's a chain, but hey, it's good! For another pizza place, Norm's Pizza was also pretty good (though not vegan) - I liked their signature vodka sauce pizza.

Taim - Also a chain, and a great spot for make-your-own Mediterranean bowls. Better than Cava, in my opinion (not that there's a Cava in the neighborhood). The falafel comes with some protein and you can also add boiled eggs for some more.

Just Salad - Another chain. Because sadly Park Slope doesn't have many healthy vegetarian options that aren't chains. The salads here are actually quite delicious and you can add tofu to any of them, so this is obviously a winner for us.

Electric Beets - Small business with a bunch of all-vegetarian (vegan?) takeaway foods such as burritos with tofu, vegetarian lasagna, noodles, etc. The food was generally pretty good and we really liked that they had vegetarian protein in several dishes. The owner is also very friendly.

Hanco's - Vietnamese food. The tofu banh me is pretty good, as are the glass noodles with tofu. Think they also do have a few locations in NYC, though I don't really think of it as a chain.

Syko - Syrian/Korean fusion in neighboring Windsor Terrace. Featured in The New Yorker while we lived in the area. We liked the Fatboy, a massive scallion pancake sandwich that left us both with a food hangover after sharing one between us. Unfortunately, we didn't see this on the menu recently.

Sandwich Girl Cafe - We liked the breakfast burrito. Not the best breakfast burrito we've ever had, but definitely the best we've had in Park Slope.

Candidly, there were lots of places we tried in the neighborhood that were very disappointing in terms of the food taste. These included places that people love to love, like Miriam (Mediterranean food) and Masalawala (very spicy Indian food), and places that we'd never heard of but popped in to try. There were some places that were decent but not great, especially relative to their high prices, like Couleur Cafe. And there were places where the menus looked so unappealing for vegetarians that we never bothered to try them. So once we discovered the places we liked, we largely stuck to them.

Cafes, Bakeries, Dessert

Park Slope has tons and tons of cafes, bakeries, and dessert shops. It makes for a more European vibe. Some of my favorites were Culture (for frozen yogurt in the summertime, and yes it's a chain), Variety Coffee Roasters (good chai latte, has quite a lot of seating although often full, and you guessed it...a chain), Muse Cafe (mediocre food/drink tbh, but plenty of seating and always seemed to have seats available), and Techne Cafe (delicious croissants and drinks). The area is also known for Winner, a bakery that releases specific types of breads/baked goods at certain hours throughout the day (and attracts long lines for them). Given I'm not big on carbs this wasn't a favorite for me, and their challah was pretty mediocre, but people love to love Winner. There are many, many more cafes and bakeries in the neighborhood and I'm sure lots of them have tasty treats.

Notably, it was hard to find a decent bagel in the area, although Bagel Pub (...a chain) was generally pretty good. Ironically, we like Brooklyn Bagel, which is located in NoHo (Manhattan), better than anything we tried in Park Slope.

Things to Do

This is the kind of neighborhood that is a great place to live in relative peace. It's less about attractions or things to do in the way that Manhattan, or even some other neighborhoods of Brooklyn, are. So when it comes to things to do, at least for DINKs like us, there was not a lot. We really enjoyed walking and jogging in Prospect Park, which felt like a true getaway from the city. Walking around Greenwood Cemetery was also quite pretty. I enjoyed some of the local bookshops, like The Ripped Bodice (women-focused bookshop, only one other location in Los Angeles) and Powerhouse on 8th (independent bookstore).

Otherwise, finding things to do was more about getting out of the neighborhood - whether to head to other parts of Brooklyn for the gorgeous Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, the (IMO, mediocre) Brooklyn Museum, or a (usually avant garde) show at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, or to head into Manhattan for world-class museums, shows, and food.

Park Slope does seem to have quite a few places that offer activities for kids - pottery studio, art classes, music classes, etc. There is also a Nitehawk Cinema right across from Prospect Park (I don't watch a lot of movies and never visited).

Ultimately, we enjoyed our time living in Park Slope and were also glad to leave the decrepitude of our housing situation and the long commute in to work.

[jenberry321]

Sushi restaurants and Korean BBQ in NYC

Here are some of the best sushi restaurants and Korean barbecue restaurants in NYC:

Sushi Restaurants are

Sushi Yasuda is a Michelin-starred restaurant that is known for its omakase (chef’s tasting menu).

Juni is another Michelin-starred sushi restaurant that is known for its innovative and creative dishes.

Sushi Amane is a more casual sushi restaurant that is located in the East Village.

Ishikawa is a Japanese restaurant that serves up some of the best sushi in the city.

Taku is a newer sushi restaurant that has quickly become one of the most popular in the city.

Korean Barbecue In NYC

Cote is a Michelin-starred Korean barbecue restaurant that is known for its high-quality meat and its extensive wine list.

Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong is a popular Korean barbecue restaurant that is known for its large portions and its lively atmosphere.

Jongro BBQ is another popular Korean barbecue restaurant that is known for its affordable prices and its friendly service.

Insa is a Korean barbecue restaurant that is known for its focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Myeongdong Kyoja is a Korean barbecue restaurant that is known for its authenticity.

[steamishot]

summertime

on july 10, i had an “interview” with my director about the new position. i was worried and wasn’t sure if i needed to prep as if it were a real interview. however, it was mainly him talking and explaining the scope and need of the job. he mentioned there were 90 applicants and that he’ll need to interview one additional person for formality, but implied that the ball is in my court. 

on july 11, we flew out to LAX. arrowhead regional center provided matt a flight, two nights hotel at the hilton doubletree in san bernandino, and a rental car. we also kept our food expenses separate so that he can comp his. LAX national rental was by far the most seamless car rental experience we’ve ever had. we literally just chose a car ourselves and left (they checked for ID at the exit). had dinner at a korean place in gardena and drove 1.5 hours to the IE. 

i automatically felt more relaxed/less tense being in california. the openness, the larger spaces, the nature, the hot/sunny weather were so nice to take in. everything is much more segregated in LA, so if we walk into a korean restaurant, most of the patrons are asian, and i feel transported to asia. whereas in nyc, the population at ethnic restaurants can be extremely mixed. you’d get all colors of the rainbow. 

on this trip, i learned about why i’ve been feeling that matt and i are on different timelines on moving back to california. i learned that he subconsciously associates california/riverside with failure (failure of not matching into residency for two years, not progressing in his career) and the subsequent pressure from his mom, and he associates nyc with success (he accelerated in his residency program, and landed his first big boy attending job here at a prestigious hospital). from my worry trick book, i learned that if we had bad memories associated with something, our amygdala remembers that. the only way to override associating X with bad memories, is to create new memories with X! basically this ties into the counterintuitive idea, of do more of what may cause fear (within reason). 

on july 13, i had my 3rd therapy session. i was overall pretty content that day and i mostly had good news to share with my therapist. we talked about being in california and getting to visit family, my promotion, me going out of the apartment more in NYC and enjoying it, talks between matt and i about upgrading to a one-bedroom apartment (joel legit laughed for 2 minutes when i said we wanted to upgrade from a 500 sq ft to a 700 sq ft place, as he’s in florida). my session ended 10 min short that day, which was understandable because i didn’t have that much to talk about, but i felt bad that i didn’t “milk” the whole 50 minutes as i’m paying a bit over $50/session. as the subscription is pay by month, my current plan is to see joel weekly until the end of august and then cancel my membership. 

update: the apartment we were looking into possibly upgrading to disappeared. we were almost ready to pay an extra $1,100/mo (impulsively). after more careful thinking, we’re both letting the idea go and will make the most of our covid-rate apartment. the extra funds we’re “saving” means more towards health and wellness, food, and plane tickets of course.

bulletpoints of LA

stereoscope’s matcha is one of the best (though i think they sadly changed their menu on my last day in town)

went to baar baar fancy indian food double date with T & M, then to check out the lotus festival (indonesian themed this year)

got 50% off uber eats groceries from erewhon, so got to try 4 juices. also went to the store in person to check out all the tik tok bashing/hype and got $8 for returning all 4 bottles. it’s like a step above whole foods but overall a pretty normal/good grocery store that social media exaggerated.

took my dad to lawry’s for a belated birthday dinner. it was just our immediate family because my SIL & baby were in SF. my parents were very happy to have eaten at beverly hills, and it was all our first times dining there. the food was ok because it didn’t fit our palates

matt’s interview went fine - i think most importantly, he got to meet other doctors who have been in the field for longer. one of the doctors commutes from santa monica to IE every day on his week on. with more interviews, he’s learning more about what to look for and what he wants

our family friend who is a family doctor in his 50s wanted to meet with both my brother and matt, so we all had coffee in pasadena. this family doctor has opened a clinic in chinatown, and will be opening another in 626 area next month. it seemed he wanted to recruit matt, and possibly work with my brother on a coffee business. i felt we were very green next to him. he’s single and without a family, and it seems his free time is used towards big brain thinking of how to make/invest (even more) money. for example, he’s partnering up with some guys in arizona with the idea of franchising a taco store. the main takeaway i had from this meeting were tricks on lowering taxes for a physician/physician family lol

matt and i attended a hot yoga class in echo park. it was already like 90-95 degrees out at 2pm, and the room was even warmer. LA felt so much more natural and less synthetic, and people can tolerate the heat much better. matt died in this class lol and could not follow the movements after 15 minutes because it was too hot

i took my mom and grandma on quite a few adventures: mission impossible at the americana AMC using tmobile tuesday $5 tickets, in n out, hot pot, grocery shopping, tmobile store to get free tote bags. seems like a small gesture but my mom and grandma really enjoyed the movie going experience, and they said it was their first time sitting on recliner seats

saw stephanie quickly for coffee! seems like my LA friends are all growing up and trying to hustle. 

made an appointment to get a pap smear, finally. and will get an ultrasound for the area where i previously had surgery (as i’ve been having some discomfort) just to have peace of mind.

did a 3 mile evening hike and chinese dinner with matt’s family 

i love how i can line dry my clothes and air dry my hair (very quickly) in sunny LA

my director emailed me on july 17 and asked what i thought about a 15% increase. this will still have to go through comp to get approved. i have never negotiated within my current HR team. with them being so flexible with my remote work/out of state situation, i decided asking for 20% might come off too greedy, so i asked for 18%. it’s only a couple thousand difference, but it all adds up! regardless, i would be content with 15% and appreciative of the opportunity.

[bluesky88diary]

NYC, what a madness. Very little impressions. I always remember smell of new place. NYC smells like burnt flesh with feathers at this time because of streets vendors. That's only thing impressed me. Also mix of many different perfumes from all corners of the world. Literally Babylonia.

Most of all I'm glad to fulfill dreams of my father. And my little dream all of a sudden came true. There was no plans, I was only following lead of my father, and he had a wish for pizza but guess what? We went in korean restaurant. For me this was very awesome. However we were so awkward, very shameful. Maybe only because I know few words senior woman serving us was so nice and gave me a lesson how to. I ordered fried damplings with kimchi, also ramen with beef for father. That's so awesome when they bring all kind of food add ups (how do you call this?) and later merely I can play around different tastes. I love it about Korean kitchen. However my father's stomach couldn't deal well with this kind of raw food, but I like it alot. Ramen was very spicy like in common, but damplings were amazing. However we were so awkward serving food and metal chop sticks turned out slicky, anyway it was funny. First of all I had to explain those adds are not snacks before main meal, when father tried to convince me how american serve guests and prevent him eat all before serving. Also I've seen many times how you guys eat but it didn't help me much, because I've tried to divide ramen in two portions by spoon, so quickly senior woman came and helped me do it right. And that's also awesome Koreans have such a unique food culture. Senior man who served us appeared so cold and ignorant that I felt my self like a rude pig knowing not all the rules of culture and service. However senior woman soften our awkwardly made steps and gave me a lesson with nice treat, she was very kind and cheerful toward me. Perhaps they are married. ㅋㅋㅋ

Today I'm very happy to have such a first expirience about eating korean food among korean culture, and I loved that. Sure, I have some captures and will share them later with you. Next time I want it be korean restaurant as well. 맛있어요!

Ah... I miss Asia, don't want to stay here for long. Hong Kong was the best place I've ever been so far. Very interesting about Korea. 화이팅!!

[antorestaurant]

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[taekooktimeline]

December 20, 2021 (released):

interviews with each member for Vogue Korea are released (with interviews taking place before they performed at SoFi Stadium at the end of November - start of December 2021). I am so blown away by the maturity and wisdom in Jungkook’s interview. He makes it clear he’s got one life, that life is short, and that everyone has different parameters and definitions of what happiness and living are, and that he is going to live life on his terms, not anyone else’s. He’s at peace with that decision, and we can see it in external ways already- his tattoos, piercings, how he styles himself. He unapologetically lives life his way now, he has come into his own. I can’t say enough how proud I am of him for not letting the opinion of others dictate how he’s going to live and pursue life.

https://twitter.com/thetkglobal/status/1473110833341239297?s=21

https://twitter.com/jjklve/status/1473105527530041345?s=21

This was an interesting comment (see very bottom of excerpt). As a famous, globally recognized star, it would be tricky to go places and be granted privacy, but Jungkook clarifies by saying “there’s always a way”.

Naturally, this made me think of Taekook’s recent private outing to The Atomix in NYC on September 20, 2021 (a Monday), a day when the restaurant is typically closed. We didn’t know about this dinner date until Jungkook chose to share personal photos on his Instagram, tagging Tae.

And his comment also made me think of their Namsan outing on January 26, 2018 (though a fan did come up and interact in this instance).

Jungkook also acknowledges all the positives ARMY has done in this world, such as environmental and LGBTQ projects, and is deeply moved by it all.

Article - https://www.vogue.co.kr/2021/12/21/%ec%a0%95%ea%b5%ad%ec%97%90%ea%b2%8c-%eb%82%a8%ec%9d%80-%ea%b2%83%ea%b3%bc-%eb%b3%80%ed%95%9c-%ea%b2%83/

Tae reaffirms his strong mental strength again as he mentions in his Vogue Korea interview that his MBTI changed. He’s no longer an extrovert but an introvert. He notes that change isn’t a bad thing, that he has the ability to determine for himself what’s right or wrong. Even though he’ll have stumbling blocks in the future - a given for anyone - he is not afraid. He is going to handle future scenarios in a way he finds best fitting, which is the most important thing anyone can do when handling challenges. Both Jungkook’s and Tae’s articles display insightfulness, acknowledging in their own ways that life isn’t a one-size-fits-all and that they’ll adapt to hurdles as they see best, and live life in a manner they choose.

https://twitter.com/thetkglobal/status/1473121446255681536?s=21

Article - https://www.vogue.co.kr/2021/12/21/%eb%b7%94%ea%b0%80-%ec%84%b8%ec%83%81%ec%9d%84-%eb%b3%b4%eb%8a%94-%eb%b0%a9%eb%b2%95/

Remember on December 20, 2021, Tae had noticed a post related to a Korean YT account slandering his name and many others. He assured ARMY his mental strength was akin to Yoongi’s.

https://twitter.com/btstranslation7/status/1472666704660819968?s=21

[bouncyballcitadel]

So, Bouncy, have you got any tea on the ROs exes? 🍿

...ehehehe

Eli: Has had lots of hook-ups, flings, and short relationships, but nothing too serious.

Davy: Aaron (who they met in med school) is the only serious relationship they've had so far. It ended pretty poorly when Aaron expected Davy to rank one of the Boston hospitals as their number one (so they could stay in the same city) and Davy ranked Citadel instead. Suffice to say, they did not part amicably.

Jean: Has had a few relationships here and there, but they've never felt exactly "right." No exes to really write home about. Has had some fun hook-ups, though (Korean fried chicken restaurant, anyone?).

Vic: Actually was engaged to their high school sweetheart, but their fiancée broke off the engagement right before Vic started residency. Now their ex-fiancée is happily married with a kid. Vic wishes her nothing but the best.

Dr. Grey: Underwent a nasty divorce with his ex-wife Dr. Erika Castleman two years ago after she cheated on him. Now they share custody of their kid (with Erika getting weekdays and Dr. Grey getting weekends). They're amicable for their kid's sake, but Dr. Grey would rather not spend too much time with her unless he has to.

Dr. Sloan: Had a long-term relationship with Dr. Allison Press. Even though that relationship is over, they're still very close friends and Allison is constantly trying to poach Dr. Sloan to come to NYC. Every year, they take a trip to Italy (and maybe have some no-strings fun while they're at it).

[mandelene]

75 where Francis and Matthew go on a father son vacation and they miss Alfred and Arthur

You've got it! 😊

Look at me shamelessly inserting NYC into everything again. No other city exists in my alternate universe, okay?!? 😂

Warning: mention of alcohol/drinking

75. “Really wish you were here.”

In Ghostly Spirit Word Count: 545

When Matthew agreed to take a week off for a trip to New York, he was under the impression that this was going to be a family getaway. Unfortunately, after a series of unforeseeable circumstances, Dad and Alfred’s work schedules collided at the last minute with the Airbnb reservation they’d made.

In an attempt to salvage the whole thing, Papa had suggested they go together without them. After all, they could always come next time, and they’ve all been to New York before — it wouldn’t be a big deal.

Given that he’d already requested time off and he was eager for a change of pace, Matthew said yes to the arrangement, but now that he’s standing outside of Saks Fifth Avenue waiting for Papa to finish his shopping, he regrets his decision. If Alfred were here, they’d be getting lunch and stuffing their faces at some hole-in-the-wall restaurant because those are the spots that have the very best food. They’d spend twenty minutes arguing about whether to get hot pot, sushi, or Korean BBQ, and Alfred would eventually win the argument because Matthew would get tired of making his case for why hot pot is superior.

They’d eat, drink, and then eat some more. Alfred would take them to Industry City in Brooklyn for live bachata music and show off how much of a better dancer he is compared to Matthew, but Matthew would lose all inhibitions after another cocktail or two and dance as well. They’d go back to the Airbnb feeling the music still coursing through their veins. They’d say they’re going to bed but stay up until 3 AM just talking quietly about life and the future.

“Really wish you were here,” Matthew texts Alfred. Then, he sends him a picture from where he’s standing on the corner of 50th street and Fifth Avenue.

“I’m there in spirit. Ghostly spirit. Oooo~👻” Alfred replies.

Matthew rolls his eyes. “If Papa drags me to one more store with him, I think I might die.”

“At least buy yourself something nice then. You should be having fun. It’s a vacation.”

“Let’s be honest, it’s not a vacation if Dad isn’t here to yell at us about sanitizing our hands after we leave the store.”

“Lmfao, true.”

“He still texted me this morning to tell me to take my allergy medication.”

“Of course he did.”

It’s then that Papa comes out of Saks Fifth Avenue at long last, carrying a large shopping bag. “Mathieu — there you are! I thought I’d lost you for a moment. I’m sorry I took so long. I couldn’t decide between the navy blue or burgundy overcoat. If your father were here, he would’ve helped me choose. I went with burgundy. Anyway, let’s find something to eat.”

Finally. Matthew thought he’d be on this corner for the rest of the evening. “Sounds good.”

“I wish your father and Alfred were here. It’s not the same without them. I left behind the hand sanitizer I had — your father would be livid.”

“I was actually just thinking about that,” Matthew says with a soft laugh.

“Don’t tell him we’re failing to meet his health safety standards. He’ll already be upset with me when he sees our next credit card statement.”

“Don’t worry, I won’t tell.”

[power-chords]

Bux, visiting NYC for my winter break this year. Wanna go out to eat a lot. I'm no stranger to the city, and I have plenty of ideas, but I figured I should ask an expert: What are your favorite places to eat in Manhattan & Brooklyn? If you're willing to share. I have to assume there's a lot, but I wanna hear them all. As for something specific--I need to know a nice place to take a date in midtown. Dinner. Thanks a bunch, hope you're doing well!

OH, OH, OH. I love this. I am happy to share. Eager to share. I live to dine in New York, and to tell others where they ought to dine. It's the best thing we've got going for us, arguably.

I will add to this list of recommendations as I think of them, but for now, off the top of my head:

MANHATTAN: Ivan Ramen on Clinton Street (make a reservation, order the spicy ramen if you can take it, the chicken paitan if you can't). Ippudo NY is always a solid backup plan. And speaking of spicy: Somtum Der for outrageously good Isan Thai food (everything is good, but whatever you get, make sure to order the grilled coconut rice to staunch the burn). A nice dinner date in Midtown demands Keens Steakhouse, if you ask me. You should eat at a David Chang restaurant, ideally Ssam Bar. Those rice cakes... oh man. Via Carota, if you can get in (green salad as big as your head + divine pastas), I Sodi if you can't (lasagnaaaa). I like to go alone and sit at the bar for an early dinner; means I don't have to wait. Dhaba in Curry Hill is my favorite restaurant on the island for Punjabi Indian food, Dhamaka if you're feeling a little more adventurous. Her Name Is Han for Korean, Ma La Project for Sichuan dry pot, Hanoi House for pho/Vietnamese, and Nom Wah Tea Parlor is a dim sum institution for a reason. Katz's Deli is mad expensive these days, but you know what? You should still go.

All of these are Midtown or south of Midtown. If you need UES/UWS, Harlem, Morningside Heights, Inwood, let me know. These are all, also, sit-down-for-a-proper-dinner restaurants. If you want some fast casual/food hall-type options, let me know. Plenty of those, too.

BROOKLYN: I'll come back to you. Being in Westchester, I don't get out there much. And it's huge, so if you're going to be staying there, let me know which neighborhood. But I bet @authorityissues can weigh in, if he's so inclined :)

[sizzlingpatrolfox]

https://twitter.com/lisarlunawebde1/status/1509995010355306496?s=20&t=7qHAjzXBWn64JRMQ0JIWJw

Is this what you mean about taekookers having like good timing for their theories to work? I read the whole thread and I regret jt

Yeah, something like that. This one is a stretch tho, there are other theories they didn't have to stretch so much to make them make sense haha. But yeah, they always find ways to twist everything to fit whatever they want to believe, so they don't ever stop believing because of that... because they find reasons to keep their narrative. I personally don't like doing that and the more complicated something sounds, the less likelihood of it being real. The simplest scenarios are almost always the real scenarios. And this applies to jikook and jikookers too.

Jungkook making a reservation months in advance at a NYC restaurant, a whole other continent, on the day that was allegedly closed to the pubic and BTS had tons of schedules and they were falling asleep during the meetings because they were so tired, just so he and Taehyung can have a Michelin star dinner the two alone

VS.

Jimin going out to eat blocks away from his own house with friends, JK included

You tell me which one sounds more realistic and plausible.

I don't know if many people know this, but Korean restaurants especially the high class ones all have private rooms for people who want to be alone when they eat. Taehyung and JK did not have to go across the world to eat privately. BTS have posted a few times, like the clips for Yoongi's birthday in 2020, and you could tell that they were alone in rooms like these ones.

A lot of the things that was said there are not facts, and could be said the same thing about all of the members. Jungkook and Hoseok also seem to go out to eat just to two of them, once they went on a picnic at night too, and we only know that because Hoseok posted it on twitter. Taehyung and Hoseok have visited musems together too and nobody saw them. We know because they said it or posted pictures.

They're not gonna like this but... Jimin IS the most famous BTS member in Korea. People recognize him and take pictures of him everywhere. People saw him and his friends in Jeju and took pictures of Jimin eating in Jeju, they posted it after Jimin himself publicly said he'd been to Jeju. And Jungkook wasn't there... yet people still took pictures of Jimin with his non celebrities friends.

I don't remember which day Jimin's OST was announced, but in any case, it was also white day and it was their day off after the concerts lmao so anyone could use white day as a counterargument too, but that wouldn't work for them. And it would make sense if jikook eating out made it to the news or something, but it was literally shared on an online forum and it was shared by BTS antis... Are JM antis trying to promote his OST now too? Not even half the fandom has seen that picture, let alone magazines or anything like that.

I could be a freak too and say taekook were also pulling a publicity stunt at the Harry Styles concert, because they knew everyone would be filming them there.

So, yeah. People will grab whatever piece of "info" works best for them. I mean. ..