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Busan’s veteran cab drivers reveal port city’s best-kept culinary secrets
The Korea Times

Busan’s veteran cab drivers reveal port city’s best-kept culinary secrets

In a city shaped by winding mountain roads and coastal alleys, the most reliable restaurant recommendations don’t come from critics, but from the men and women who drive the streets for a living. Busan Metropolitan City announced Thursday the return of the 11th Busan Old Town Activation Festival, aptly dubbed "Taxchelin" — a portmanteau of "taxi" and "Michelin." Running from May 22-24, the festival celebrates the authentic local flavors endorsed by veteran cab drivers with more than a decade of experience. This year, the event expands its geographic footprint beyond the historic districts of Jung District, Seo District, Dong District and Yeongdo District to include the southern reaches of Nam District. The festivities will kick off on the evening of May 22 at Busan Station Square with an opening ceremony that bridges the gap between heritage and haute cuisine. The highlight of the evening will be the unveiling of a collaboration between Sinbalwon — a century-old dumpling house in Busan’s Chinatown — and Chef Park Ki-seop of the Michelin-recognized Sogongan Dining. Together, th

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