Pausing from the hustle and bustle of New York City, my companions and I indulged in the iconic experience of Shake Shack. Nestled amongst a mix of décor—outdoor plants, the building's floor, lamps visible indoors, all captured in one frame—an intersection of flavours and cultures unfolded. Despite the fact that we were thousands of miles away in Seoul, South Korea, the spirit of NYC was palpable.