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SERVES UP TASTY KOREAN FOOD IN GLENWOOD SOUTH DISTRICT Greg Cox for Triangle Today Within minutes of entering Seoul 116, chances are you’ll spot at least one person sipping on a Soju Capri cocktail. Even from across the dining room, you can’t miss this adult version of the Capri Sun you enjoyed as a child. The spirit base is soju, Korea’s answer to sake, and it comes in flavor variations ranging from Miss Korea (muddled cucumber, mint and lime) to Rich Lychee (lychee juice, raspberry and blueberry). It’s served in a clear plastic pouch with a straw à la Capri Sun, and in each one — here’s the part you can’t miss — is an LED “ice cube” glowing in a vivid neon hue. They’re surprisingly tasty, and they’re fun to drink. They’re also a clear signal that Seoul 116 is not your typical Korean restaurant. The menu is designed for small plate sharing, for one thing, and contemporary riffs on Korean cuisine — many of them as eye-catching as those
Soju Capris — outnumber traditional dishes by a wide margin. Some are so inventive as to be barely recognizable as the dish that inspired them.
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That doesn’t mean that they aren’t thoroughly enjoyable in their own right. Seoul 116’s rendition of a shrimp pancake is a freewheeling deconstruction of the classic Korean dish of that name, serving up tempura-battered jumbo shrimp and green onion atop a couple of miniature versions of the savory pancake. Fried purple potato threads, bright rings of pickled jalapeño, and a small dish of soy vinaigrette complete the colorful presentation. An Asian-accented beef tartare is another fetching dish, featuring ruby ribbons of lean beef glistening in a glaze of soy and sesame, and garnished with a raw quail egg in its shell. It tastes as good as it looks, the beef surprisingly tender given the coarseness of the grind.
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SEOUL 116 116 N. West St., Suite 100, Raleigh, seoul116.com Cuisine: Korean Rating: 3 1/2 stars Atmosphere: urban contemporary Service: welcoming and attentive Recommended: beef tartare, wings, bulgogi sliders, dumpling soup, shrimp pancake, bibimbap
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Keep decorations to a minimum so potential buyers can imagine what their home as theirs, not only during the holiday season but year round. For many home sellers, the temptation to take your home off the market during the holiday season can mean missing out on motivated buyers. The buyers who are looking for homes during this time of year tend to be ready to purchase. For some, they may have missed out on a home or two during the summer rush or they are beginning new jobs after the 1st of the year. Keeping this in mind, here are a few tips to help you keep your home ready to sell over the holiday.
Keep the atmosphere warm and inviting
Provide year round pictures
Buyers want to be able picture themselves in their new home. Keep the decorations to a minimum so potential buyers can imagine what their home will look like not only during the holiday season but year round.
While the weather outside is frightful, the pictures of your home during spring and summer are delightful. Show buyers what your home looks like during the warmer months. Buyers want to see how the landscape looks in full bloom or what the patio looks like when it is ready for summer entertaining. For those buyers who are coming to your home, leave pictures out for them to see so they can compare with what they are seeing in person.
One of the benefits of having your home on the market during the holidays is that buyers can picture themselves snug and cozy by the fire or making holiday treats with their little ones. Be sure to keep the temperature of the home warm for a showing so potential buyers don’t get the impression of a cold, drafty house. Also consider scented candles of apple, cinnamon or even pine during a showing to give the potential buyers a reason to want to stay.
If you’re considering a move soon, or you’re just curious about your home’s value, visit our partner, the Jim Allen Group’s website at jimallen.com.
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No-bake treats kids can make and share [partner] Kids Town for Triangle Today Cooking is a wonderful activity for you to do with your child! It’s a perfect way for them to practice their math skills while also learning about food preparation and safety. It also fills them with self-confidence, pride and joy when they see and taste their final product. There are many delicious treats that kids can easily make that don’t require baking and are great for them to share. They may be able to make them by themselves, but you might want to supervise the process to make sure 1 tablespoon of salt doesn’t turn into 1 cup of salt! Yikes! Here are a few no-bake treats that your kids can make and take to classroom or friends’ celebrations. Healthy No-Bake Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bars There are certain items in these delectable bars that make them healthier than many others. Two-percent Greek yogurt, reduced-fat cream cheese, unsalted butter and peanuts, Kosher salt, and all-natural peanut butter reduce the amount of fat and calories in the bars while adding healthy things like protein. The crust is a combination of 24 chocolate wafer cookies, 3 tablespoons unsalted and melted butter, and 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate morsels that are melted. The filling is a mixture of 4 ounces of cream cheese, 1/2 cup of all-natural peanut butter, 1/2 cup of 2% Greek yogurt and 2/3 cup of confectioner’s sugar. Top the filling with 1/4 cup chopped and roasted unsalted peanuts followed by a sprinkle of Kosher salt, and your child will have a masterpiece!
Healthy No-Bake Granola Bites These scrumptious bites are healthy and delicious for all ages! Your kids can even play with the recipe and add or delete items that they do or don’t like. The best part of these treats is that they’re filled with protein and healthy whole grains. The ingredients are: 2 cups of quick-cooking oats, 1 cup ground flaxseed, 1 cup Rice Krispies (or a similar rice cereal), 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 cup mini chocolate chips, 2/3 cup of honey (or agave nectar), 2 teaspoons vanilla, and 2 tablespoons coconut oil if needed. Mix all the ingredients together and refrigerate. Get the complete recipes at kidstownnc. com and check out our partner Relay’s blog at blog.relaygo.com for more screen-free ideas for your family.
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