About Joo Ok:
Opening in Koreatown, Joo Ok is a Korean fine dining restaurant founded in 2016 by Chef Chang ho Shin in Seoul, Korea. Joo Ok brings together the freshest seasonal ingredients and Korean seasonings, including ‘jang’ (Korean mother sauces), in harmony. Joo Ok introduces contemporary Korean cuisine with a focus on the seasonality of Korean ingredients. The menu development for each season starts with Chef Shin hand-selecting ingredients at local markets or sourcing them from his family or the restaurant’s farm in Upstate New York. Ingredients are prepared in-house whenever possible – perilla oil from Joo Ok’s signature dish, Flavor of Joo Ok, is grown and pressed by Chef Shin’s in-law family, kimchi is made by the Joo Ok team, and vinegar and jang are made and fermented in-house.
About ODRE:
Located in the East Village, ODRE is a Korean restaurant that captures the essence of Korea’s four distinct seasons. As Korea’s culinary traditions are deeply rooted in the rhythm of the seasons, Chef Changki Kang will prepare dishes featuring fresh ingredients that evoke the essence of Korea’s landscapes and showcase the culinary treasures of New York. Chef plans to incorporate two distinct elements of Korean cuisine into the restaurant – ‘gamasot’ (cauldron cooking) and ‘banchan’ (small side dishes) Just like a warm, ever-burning cauldron, ODRE offers both heartwarming food and service.
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