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Taiwan has long been famous for the quality and variety of its Chinese cuisine. The political disruptions of a half-century ago that caused a million and a half people from the mainland to settle in Taiwan meant that the island became home to a multiplicity of Chinese cooking styles as never before concentrated in one place. Adding to that diversity was the appreciation of Japanese food that the native Taiwanese acquired during the 50 years in which Taiwan had been part of the Japanese empire.
Recent decades have brought even greater variety as Taiwanese tastes broadened, growing more cosmopolitan as a result of international trade and travel. Restaurateurs have ventured into opening establishments offering the cuisines of such other countries as France, Italy, India, Korea, Thailand, and the United States - and many of them have attained commendably high standards.
As a result of all these factors, Taiwan has become an especially good place to appreciate a wide selection of outstanding dishes, served either by humble street stands or in dining establishments of refined elegance.
This annual Wine & Dine in Taiwan special issue of Taiwan Business TOPICS departs from the magazine's usual concentration on business and economic issues to recognize - and celebrate - Taiwan's ongoing tradition of enjoying good food and drink. It is also a reflection of AmCham's longstanding concern with the quality of life in Taiwan both for local citizens and for foreign residents and visitors.
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Where the Hoteliers Like to Eat |
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Want to know some of the best places in town to eat? Executives at major hotels, with their knowledge of good food and sharp eye for judging quality and service, can be an excellent source of information on the subject. Taiwan Business TOPICS asked reporter Lin Mei-chun to talk to a few of the leading hoteliers in town. Here are their comments about favorite places outside their own establishment.
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How can you discover high-quality but low-cost eateries in Taipei? Restaurant reviews, blogs, and friends' recommendations are a good way to start.
story AND PHOTOS BY MARK CALTONHILL |
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Mountain Dining in Beitou and Yangmingshan |
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While Taipei's northern suburbs of Beitou and Yangmingshan provide diners with delightfully bucolic vistas and charmingly rustic venues, top-quality food preparation and service are generally found only at downtown hotels. Heading out in this frame of mind will help to avoid overly high expectations. The roads and lanes crisscrossing the two mountain districts are full of small eateries and coffee shops. Be advised, however, that it is very easy to get lost, very lost. Either come prepared with a detailed map (still no guarantee of finding your way) or better yet opt to let a local taxi driver familiar with the terrain get you to your destination.
BY BRIAN ASMUS
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Wine & Dine in Taiwan introduces some new establishments that have opened over the past year to add to the already wide range of choice available in Taipei.
story and photos BY STEPHANIE POON
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