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[MollyBloom]

Whenever I come home from Costco in Yangjae I always see the Yangjaecheon Cafe Street on the little highway...but I have no idea how to get there from subway...does anyone know?

[sojukettle]

Directions
To get to the wine street via Seocho-gu go to Yangjae Subway Station Line 3, Exit 7. Catch a bus for one stop and walk. To get there via Gangnam-gu, go to Maebong Subway Station Line 3, Exit 4. Walk towards Daechi Middle School
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Where to go:
Bar Crosby
There seems to be a consensus that this was the first shop to open on this thoroughfare. A real old-school bar, Bar Crosby boasts an extensive array of liquor and a massive collection of ragged LP records.
From whisky to wine, to elusive cocktails like grand mimosas and southern champagne, this first generation bar is a great place to hang out and tip back a few. Not to mention, Crosby gets brownie points for offering complementary cigarettes, both thin and thick, for those who want a smoke. Just dip your hand into the shot glasses filled with them on the counter.
Located in Seocho-gu. Opening hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 a.m. Cocktails cost 9,000 won to 15,000 won, whisky from 6,000 won to 25,000 won per glass. For more information call (02) 576-7754 or visit www.barcrosby.com. Bar Crosby's Kim Ok-jae also sells barware at www.ehomebar.kr
Ta:bldout
Ta:bldout satiates visitors with pastas, salads and sandwiches. In keeping with the tradition of the area, owner Song has a respectable wine list. But what makes this place worth going to is the fact that there is no cork charge.
Located in Dogok-dong. Opening hours are from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., daily. Salads cost 7,000 won to 10,000 won, sandwiches from 5,500 won to 8,000 won, pastas cost 14,000 won to 15,000 won. For more information call (02) 529-7003.
Cafe 607
Run by a design company, this stylish establishment serves up picture-worthy fare. From pancake sandwiches decorated with potato smiley faces to baby waffles in ice cream, this cafe keeps food creative.
With winter on the way, try their vin chaud, a cinnamon, lemon and honey infused mulled wine.
Located in Seocho-gu. Opening hours are from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., except on Sundays, where they open till 9 p.m. Hand drip coffee costs 5,000 won to 10,000 won. Ice cream and sweet waffles cost 5,000 won to 8,000 won, pancake sandwiches from 6,000 won to 8,000 won. For more information call (02) 5728-607 or visit 607hq.com/htm/cafe607.htm
Norang
Norang mixes it up with a gallery on the basement floor, a cafe on the first floor and a bistro on the second floor. Serving everything from pasta, steak to crabcakes and foie gras, this establishment attracts housewives by day and the young and hip at night.
Hours are from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., except for Sundays. Pastas cost 13,000 won to 16,000 won, meat dishes from 32,000 won to 38,000 won and coffee drinks from 5,000 won to 6,500 won.
An exhibition of artist Kang Yong-myeon's sculptures is running until the end of November. For more information call (02) 574-2286.
Hagen Coffee
Located in Dogok-dong. Opening hours are from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, except for Sundays, where they open at 10 a.m. Coffee costs 2,500 won to 4,500 won. For more information call (070) 7573-6602 or visit www.hagencoffee.com
Vino and Cibo
A casual place for sandwiches, coffee and wine. Sandwiches cost 3,000 won to 6,000 won, drinks cost 2,500 won to 7,000 won. For more information call (02) 572-5546.

The extensive selection of wine bars running along the street all merit a visit. They combine great scenery, wine, food and ambiance

[MollyBloom]

Wow! Thanks for all the info. I have been wanting to go there for a couple of years, but never had the time when I was working 6 days a week !