The reason I'm using a photo from two years ago to promo my review of Shin Chon (in the Lotte Plaza in Ellicott City) is that there was a bit of miscommunication about the photo assignment.

I spoke on the phone to a waitress who seemed to understand what I was asking, but I realize now she was just agreeing with everything I said to be polite.

When the photographer arrived for the shoot, the owner (Jum Suh, pictured) knew nothing about it.

Not to worry. There will be new photographs for the review. They're being taken Tuesday. I'm hoping they will show you the major renovations that this Korean restaurant underwent. It was closed "a hundred days," the owner told me.

If you enjoy Korean barbecue cooked at your table by you or your server (you can do it yourself or not), don't miss my review in next Sunday's Arts & Life section. I think this is the only place in Howard County that offers it, but please correct me if I'm wrong.

(Algerina Perna/Sun photographer)