Experience

Seoul Food D.C. is owned and operated by Chef Hyun and J. P. Goree.

Chef Hyun



Hyun grew up in South Korea. Her culinary skills are the culmination of years of nurture, as well as her natural artistic nature. A child of this ancient whole cuisine, Hyun skillfully balances flavors, textures and colors to create truly wonderful food.

• Graduated from Sogong Loyola University in Seoul, South Korea
• Graduated from L’Academie De Cuisine, where her love for vibrant whole food blossomed
• Pastry Chef internship at the Ritz-Carlton
• Assists Whole Foods Market as a pastry chef

J.P. Goree



The clean fresh shores of Lake Superior are the backdrop of J.P. Goree’s youth. This is where he fished, hunted and worked as a chef and meat cutter. He attended the University of Wisconsin where he developed a keen appreciation for sustainable land use practice and a respect for nature in general.

Some of Seoul Food D.C.’s influences in the Whole Food revolution are: The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Food Inc. and Fast Food Nation.