Pain de Papa has been around since the early days of independent artisan bakeries in Korea. I went to stock up on carbs.

The front entrance

Their opening hours overlap with my working hours, so it was always a bit awkward to get there. That’s why it took me until now to visit.

Today’s picks

The chausson aux pommes was enormous. I also bought a chestnut loaf.

Inside…

Trying it at home…

The skill here is no joke. To think there was a bakery like this in my neighbourhood…

Chestnut loaf, cross section

They don’t hold back on the chestnuts… Good to have a place like this nearby whenever I need carbs.

Some interesting new places have opened up in the neighbourhood…

DESKER showroom

The desk I use is a DESKER, and now they’ve built a showroom. I heard the third floor is used by Trevari, the book club.

Record bar

Apgujeong is getting some pretty interesting new spots. People are starting to flock here too… With the Andaz opening as well, I’m even more excited about what’s coming.

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