[Food] A Morning at AKA Cafe in Dadaocheng

Some places exist so close to us physically, yet remain emotionally distant. For me, Dadaocheng has always been such a place—frequently visited, yet somehow unfamiliar.

A few months ago, while planning my Tomb Sweeping holiday, I considered buying a ticket to Japan—wherever was cheapest. But ultimately, I stayed in Taipei. My thoughts turned to Dadaocheng, where I imagined finding a hidden guesthouse for a night or two, sampling everyday delicacies not commonly in my diet, or perhaps… a breakfast worthy of a state banquet.

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[記食] 青樓中式餐酒館

除了每人分攤下來價位偏高之外,兩次吃下來對於料理的滿意度算是非常高的。未來可以列入好友聚餐的候選餐廳,若要招待外國友人,其實也是很不錯的選擇。聽聞青樓的二樓裝潢更是精緻,相當程度地復刻了中國古代大戶人家的擺設,下次若有機會再去,肯定是要上樓一睹風采的。

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Ching Lou: A Culinary Journey Through Elegant Chinese Cuisine in Taipei

Despite the relatively high cost per person, both dining experiences were highly satisfying. Ching Lou deserves consideration for future gatherings with friends and is an excellent choice for entertaining international guests. I’ve heard that the second floor features even more exquisite decor, faithfully recreating the settings of ancient Chinese affluent households. On my next visit, I’ll certainly venture upstairs to appreciate this ambiance.

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[記食] 新舊揉和:小小樹食0Km山物所

並非所有的老房子都能散發出獨特的韻味。而腳下踩的這一棟格外有意義,是農業部林業及自然保育署與勤美集團合力,費時 8 年,將臺灣總督府山林宿舍活化改造為「都會社區型的森活文化里山基地」,結合山林選品,免費開放給大眾參觀的場域。

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[記食] 這樣也走過二十年:巢鴨壽司

早已忘記第一次吃巢鴨壽司是多久以前,只好在自己的部落格稍微搜尋了一下,沒想到這一晃眼竟也是二十年前。看著20年前用幾百萬畫素的canon小相機拍出來的飲食照片,到現在隨手用iphone就可以記錄…套一句常用的句型:「姊吃的不是食物,而是回憶。」

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