JB Life March 2017

GLOBAL FOOD
differences, whether it’s our different charms or our
different body shapes which help us understand that
there is beauty in our uniqueness. Even though our ultra
superficial society makes its own specific reference
as to what it thinks beauty is, there is another side of
modeling where we can find the beauty in everyone.
So I’d suggest for many people to try a photo shoot or
modeling. It’s a very good experience.“
What did you like about France?
“I like the calm. French people say often ‘c’est la vie’
or ‘c’est pas grave’ (essentially “don’t worry about
it”). They know there’s something powerful watching
over us so they understand other people’s ‘malheur’
(adversity) or pain. I think they are very good in comprehending
the true nature of human beings.
What got you into food?
“I like sharing. Whether it be sharing cultures, sharing
food, sharing the good times and I think food
makes this ‘sharing’ a reality.”
So what do you like about French food?
“Oooh, I love the natural flavor of French food. In
France, we say ‘5 fruits ou legume par jour,’ so they
have very balanced meals. And the presentation of
French food is beautiful.
“I like that French people truly respect their chefs and
their food.”
What is your favorite French food?
“I like ratatouille because it’s a unique dish that tastes
fresh. We make ratatouille at my place with an authentic
recipe from one of my French friends who is a
chef. We cook it in the oven but at a low temperature.
It takes a long time but it is delicious and worth the
wait.”
What is your experience in food?
“In France, I worked at several different restaurants.
I’m not a qualified chef, but I learned about French
cuisine from my good friends who are chefs, and I
also learned from my friend’s family and my neighbors
. I learned about French food from everywhere
I could. Making food is a skill, but I also think that
good food comes from the heart. At my place, I work
front-of-house, so it’s my philosophy to personally
serve my clients and make sure they have a good
time.”
How did you choose your menu, and what are
your favorite items?
“I chose what I thought Koreans would like. As
for my favorite items, I would say the Beouf Bourguignon.
It’s a French beef stew which takes about
4 hours of cooking. We make it with a wine sauce
and serve it with couscous. It’s a true taste of France.
I also love Salade Lyonnaise. It’s very common salad
from Lyon, which is where I lived. It comes with
bacon and poached eggs. It’s a real French tradition.
And I also love a Monaco! It’s very famous beerbased
cocktail from France.”
LEFT: One of the restaurants simple yet thoughtful
hors d’oeuvres. RIGHT: An assortment of the
European fare. [Photo by DEAN CRAWFORD]
How do you try to keep your restaurant
authentically European?
“I try to introduce what I experienced first hand in Europe.
For example, I try my hardest to find good wine
for a reasonable price that compliments the food.
Drinking wine for a reasonable price is definitely part
of French culture!”
What makes your restaurant different from
others in Jeonju?
“I want my customers to enjoy our food using all five
senses. Hearing good music is a part of the experience,
as is our interior design, but also seeing a good
presentation on the plate is a big part of that experience,
also. I’d like our customers to have a great time,
so I don’t only think about the food, but so I also think
about the perfect combination of what drink best
complements their meal. I’d like to say our restaurant
is not only a place to come eat food, but I’d like
to make this place like a ‘cafe – brasserie’ in France.
Which is a place where you can meet new people and
share different cultures over wine! If you come to
my place, you will have great food with great service.
We treat both our clients and our food with the respect
they deserve.”
With its varied menu ranging from escargot to
pomme frites, and its classy interior design beaming
images of France from the projector whilst the
sounds of Charles Trénet resonate from the speakers,
You Love Soul Zip is a unique experience in Jeonju.
Some of the dishes maybe considered pricey, but it
is worth that little bit extra when you taste the quality
of the food. And whilst the food is fantastic, Lucy
provides that certain je ne sais quoi, meaning that if
you haven’t been to You Love Soul Zip yet, you have
just found your new favorite place to eat in Gaeksa.
Je vous en prie.
For more information and directions,
find You Love Soul Zip on Facebook at
the username @YouLoveSoulZip.
Jeonbuk Life 29