Lifestyle

Beyond the Michelin Guide: What Is Real Taiwanese Gourmet?
Liz Kao, one of Taiwan's leading food writers, does not think the Michelin Guide has the final word on the country's gourmet scene.

Cantine Marais: A Home Goods Store That Does Fine Dining Right
Good restaurants can be defined by how little they need on top of the simple act of eating. Whether you’re dining alone or celebrating a special occasion — this new spot in Taipei may be the ideal.

‘Pizza Has a Face’ Is New York Pizza in Old Taipei
Bookended by an old shoe shop and a Chinese medicine pharmacy in one of Taipei’s oldest districts is a relatively new pizza restaurant with a most intriguing owner.

Let a Hundred Collectives Bloom!
A seemingly endless stream of parody accounts of a pro-Chinese Communist Party group called Qiao Collective appeared on Twitter. Here's the backstory.

The 3 Pregame Street Food Shops To Hit Before Clubbing at Pawnshop
Within 15 minutes walking distance of the Taipei nightclub Pawnshop are three food vendors with Michelin 'Bib Gourmand' status. Here's what we ate and saw.

Violent Waves Can't Stop Keelung's Midsummer Ghost Festival
Once a year, spirits from the underworld are released into the world for a monthlong "summer vacation."

This Taipei Restaurant Reinvents Traditional Taiwanese Breakfast
In an alley near Xingtian Temple lies one of Taipei's most satisfying breakfast joints, Soft Power.