I don't know what it is but I seem to be interested in getting on a bike quite often lately.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Chick on Bike
I don't know what it is but I seem to be interested in getting on a bike quite often lately.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Lunch at Beach Chalet in Ocean Beach
Sitting by the window so that I can enjoy the view of Pacific Ocean while having a Crab Louise Salad for lunch!
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Dinner @A-16 / Bike Riding During the Day
In the morning we rode from Mountain View to Woodside on a scenic route and that was super exciting! And stopping by Alice's Restaurant (http://www.alicesrestaurant.com) is a must for bikers once they reach the top.
By 5 pm I was sitting down at A-16(http://www.a16sf.com)and sampling incredible pizza, lamb leg and dessert!
Saturday, June 20, 2009
On Public Transportation In San Francisco
When I’m back in San Francisco I often take public transportation to go to places. And you’ll be surprised what you see while riding the bus / train / subway with the masses.
Wednesday night I was expected to be in Oakland and decided to board BART at Civic Center. After I purchased my ticket from the machine a man in his late 30s stopped me right before I had a chance to walk toward the entrance.
“I’m sorry to bother you,” he had a BART ticket in his hand, “can you please lend me 75 cents?”
He wore glasses and dressed in clean clothes but looked frightened. Normally I would just walk away. For some odd reason I reached for my wallet and handed him a dollar bill.
“Be safe & good luck!” I said him as I walked away.
Not until I got on BART and had a moment to myself, a thought came to my mind. He could have robbed me right there since there was no one around. The idea startled me. Everyone I know who lives in San Francisco tells me that the crime rate in the city has gone up and it’s not as safe as it used to be. This is exactly the situation that they would warn me about – DO NOT OPEN YOUR WALLET IN FRONT OF A STRANGER, ESPECIALLY NOT IN THE PRESENCE OF A PANHANDLER.
Today I took the bus to go to downtown. I tried to swipe my translink card. After a few attempts the screen showed only one thing and it said “Blocked Card. The bus driver leaned over to take a look at the screen. He shrugged his shoulder and said, “I don’t know what it means. Just go ahead and sit down.”
He just saved me $1.50 for bus fare. The fare will be increased to $2 per person starting July 1st.
A few minutes later an African American got on the bus. It seemed like he was trying to sneak in along with other passengers. Unfortunately it didn’t work and the bus driver called him out, “$1.50 please.”
The man searched for his bus transfer in his torn duffle bag but nothing turned up. He said to the bus driver, “I have it somewhere.” He reached for his pants pockets and still nothing.
“If you ain’t got $1.50, give me whatever you’ve got. Coins will do. I can’t let you ride for free.” He just stood there next to the bus driver, looking hopeless and helpless.
Suddenly an Asian-looking old man, napping on the seat, reached for his pocket, grabbed 5 or 6 different coins consisted of quarters and dimes, and handed it the black guy.
No words were spoken but just an exchange of eye contacts. As the black guy walked toward the back of the bus he turned around and said, “Thank you so much Sir. I truly appreciated it. Thank you!” He was humble and polite.
The old man didn’t even look up or nod his head. His eyes remained closed until he got off the bus.
In Asia we’re constantly reminded that we have to yield seats to the elderly. On the bus and subways there are always signs asking people to give up seats for seniors, pregnant women and children. In San Francisco I often see young people watch old people get on the bus and remain still on the seats. They won’t even pretend to get up from their seats. I don’t know why it bothers me so much when it happens right in front of my eyes.
In San Francisco you can always identify tourists on the bus, streetcars, trains and BART because they all have a folded map or guidebook in their hands. Often tourists get on the bus and ask the bus driver for directions. Rarely seen a bus driver is willing to help; and I find myself giving directions to visitors all the time.
Human interactions can be so inhuman sometimes and yet there are still people who do care. Be a man and do the right thing.
Wednesday night I was expected to be in Oakland and decided to board BART at Civic Center. After I purchased my ticket from the machine a man in his late 30s stopped me right before I had a chance to walk toward the entrance.
“I’m sorry to bother you,” he had a BART ticket in his hand, “can you please lend me 75 cents?”
He wore glasses and dressed in clean clothes but looked frightened. Normally I would just walk away. For some odd reason I reached for my wallet and handed him a dollar bill.
“Be safe & good luck!” I said him as I walked away.
Not until I got on BART and had a moment to myself, a thought came to my mind. He could have robbed me right there since there was no one around. The idea startled me. Everyone I know who lives in San Francisco tells me that the crime rate in the city has gone up and it’s not as safe as it used to be. This is exactly the situation that they would warn me about – DO NOT OPEN YOUR WALLET IN FRONT OF A STRANGER, ESPECIALLY NOT IN THE PRESENCE OF A PANHANDLER.
Today I took the bus to go to downtown. I tried to swipe my translink card. After a few attempts the screen showed only one thing and it said “Blocked Card. The bus driver leaned over to take a look at the screen. He shrugged his shoulder and said, “I don’t know what it means. Just go ahead and sit down.”
He just saved me $1.50 for bus fare. The fare will be increased to $2 per person starting July 1st.
A few minutes later an African American got on the bus. It seemed like he was trying to sneak in along with other passengers. Unfortunately it didn’t work and the bus driver called him out, “$1.50 please.”
The man searched for his bus transfer in his torn duffle bag but nothing turned up. He said to the bus driver, “I have it somewhere.” He reached for his pants pockets and still nothing.
“If you ain’t got $1.50, give me whatever you’ve got. Coins will do. I can’t let you ride for free.” He just stood there next to the bus driver, looking hopeless and helpless.
Suddenly an Asian-looking old man, napping on the seat, reached for his pocket, grabbed 5 or 6 different coins consisted of quarters and dimes, and handed it the black guy.
No words were spoken but just an exchange of eye contacts. As the black guy walked toward the back of the bus he turned around and said, “Thank you so much Sir. I truly appreciated it. Thank you!” He was humble and polite.
The old man didn’t even look up or nod his head. His eyes remained closed until he got off the bus.
In Asia we’re constantly reminded that we have to yield seats to the elderly. On the bus and subways there are always signs asking people to give up seats for seniors, pregnant women and children. In San Francisco I often see young people watch old people get on the bus and remain still on the seats. They won’t even pretend to get up from their seats. I don’t know why it bothers me so much when it happens right in front of my eyes.
In San Francisco you can always identify tourists on the bus, streetcars, trains and BART because they all have a folded map or guidebook in their hands. Often tourists get on the bus and ask the bus driver for directions. Rarely seen a bus driver is willing to help; and I find myself giving directions to visitors all the time.
Human interactions can be so inhuman sometimes and yet there are still people who do care. Be a man and do the right thing.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Cafe Latte at The Grove on Chestnut Street
During my college days I used to live on Chestnut Street and I would walk over to the Grove and study or work on my laptop. I've met quite a few guys here and went on dates. One became a serious boyfriend for 2+ years.
The Grove is my comfort zone in the Marina, San Francisco.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Happy Hour @Hog Island Oyster Co. / San Francisco Ferry Building
Every Monday and Thursday from 5 to 7 pm the deal is $1 per oyster; last call @6:45 pm. You gotta have it at least once in your lifetime!
Sunday, June 14, 2009
AT &T Park - San Francisco Giants vs. Oakland Athletics
It was a great day at the ballpark - and the Giants won!
"Take me out to the ball game,
Take me out with the crowd.
Buy me some peanuts and cracker jack,
I don't care if I never get back,
Let me root, root, root for the home team,
If they don't win it's a shame.
For it's one, two, three strikes, you're out,
At the old ball game."
Saturday, June 13, 2009
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Thursday, June 11, 2009
Enjoy Italian Dinner at 8 Table Restaurant with My Sister
Chef Ron Farber is down to earth just like his cuisine. The atmosphere is casual and cozy. Strangers become friends after sitting next to each other over dinner.
http://8tables.com
Premium Outlet Shopping
Some people speed walk; some people speed date; and I speed shop because I love shopping, especially premium outlet shopping.
The day before I drove 2 hours to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets I mapped out my routes and came up with a list of my Must See Stores and Secondary Stores If Time Allowed. I spent a total of 5 hours shopping and never took a break to eat or drink. And I only took 2 bathroom breaks.
Let me give you some ideas where I did speed shopping:
Bebe
Burberry
Diesel
Celine
Bottega Veneta
Calvin Klein
Emilio Pucci
BCBG
Dior
Dolce & Gabbana
Fendi
Hugo Boss
Prada
A/X
Salvatore Ferragamo
Versace
Gucci
Bally
Jimmy Choo
Tod’s
Chanel
Converse
Roberto Cavalli
True Religion
Valentino
YSL
Giuseppe Zanotti
Furla
Tumi
Guess
Lacoste
Gap
Banana Republic
Theory
Michael Kors
I’m very proud of myself for such accomplishments. Let me know if you ever need assistance in mapping out your outlet shopping routes. I’m all about efficiency and getting what you want for the lowest price possible! Hooray to outlet shopping!
The day before I drove 2 hours to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets I mapped out my routes and came up with a list of my Must See Stores and Secondary Stores If Time Allowed. I spent a total of 5 hours shopping and never took a break to eat or drink. And I only took 2 bathroom breaks.
Let me give you some ideas where I did speed shopping:
Bebe
Burberry
Diesel
Celine
Bottega Veneta
Calvin Klein
Emilio Pucci
BCBG
Dior
Dolce & Gabbana
Fendi
Hugo Boss
Prada
A/X
Salvatore Ferragamo
Versace
Gucci
Bally
Jimmy Choo
Tod’s
Chanel
Converse
Roberto Cavalli
True Religion
Valentino
YSL
Giuseppe Zanotti
Furla
Tumi
Guess
Lacoste
Gap
Banana Republic
Theory
Michael Kors
I’m very proud of myself for such accomplishments. Let me know if you ever need assistance in mapping out your outlet shopping routes. I’m all about efficiency and getting what you want for the lowest price possible! Hooray to outlet shopping!
Historical Saratoga Springs Racetrack
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We were up at 5:30 am just so that we could see horses training in the racetrack. This incredible experience is worth waking up early for!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Visiting Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory in Waterbury, VT
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I love ice cream and I'm a loyal fan of Ben & Jerry's ice cream! It's like a dream come true to visit the factory where all that goodies are made! I miss the annual free cone day!
Monday, June 08, 2009
Sporting Goods Store
I couldn't stop laughing when I saw the store. I've never seen it in West Coast. I guess it must be an East Coast thing!
Sunday, June 07, 2009
Feeling Small...
I left Taiwan on Friday, June 5th for San Francisco. It must be that season of the year – traveling with babies’ season because there were so many babies on board. Luckily they were well-behaved and slept through the boring flights as most adults did.
As soon as I landed I was off to lunch at Woodhouse Fish Co. in Castro. Usually the cultural shock begins with the first meal. Look at the portion – it’s enough to feed the hungry children in Africa! Just kidding…but it’s obviously that the serving portion in America has gone up every year. Not only I can never finish my food but also it looks like I barely make a dent in the pile of food in front of me.
In this land of Super-Size-Everything people must be growing as if they are still in their adolescence. Honestly I feel small when I’m back here. I don’t think that I’ve gotten smaller but my friends seem bigger and bigger every time I visit them. However, I never feel this way when I was in Taipei. Perhaps it comes down to perspective – when everyone around me is small then I feel like a big girl. And that’s usually the case in Asia. When I’m back in the States I feel like a midget, even when I wear heels. Tonight I feel tiny…
On a red eye flight from San Francisco to Chicago I was seated next to a woman literally 3 times of my size. Even though we’re seated in the economy plus section on United, she invaded my space and corned me to the window since she had the isle seat. She was so big that she couldn’t buckle up her seat belt. She had to ask for an extension to be added to her seat belt before buckling up. This was a horrific experience. Thank god the flight was shorter than expected - less than 4 hours. Originally I planned to sleep on the plane but as you may have guessed, I was up the whole time, feeling uncomfortable and restless. After tonight I’m all for that previous politically incorrect airline proposal - big people need to buy two seats. In this case, the woman next to me would be happier if she had two seats to herself instead of apologizing to me during the entire flight.
As soon as I landed I was off to lunch at Woodhouse Fish Co. in Castro. Usually the cultural shock begins with the first meal. Look at the portion – it’s enough to feed the hungry children in Africa! Just kidding…but it’s obviously that the serving portion in America has gone up every year. Not only I can never finish my food but also it looks like I barely make a dent in the pile of food in front of me.
In this land of Super-Size-Everything people must be growing as if they are still in their adolescence. Honestly I feel small when I’m back here. I don’t think that I’ve gotten smaller but my friends seem bigger and bigger every time I visit them. However, I never feel this way when I was in Taipei. Perhaps it comes down to perspective – when everyone around me is small then I feel like a big girl. And that’s usually the case in Asia. When I’m back in the States I feel like a midget, even when I wear heels. Tonight I feel tiny…
On a red eye flight from San Francisco to Chicago I was seated next to a woman literally 3 times of my size. Even though we’re seated in the economy plus section on United, she invaded my space and corned me to the window since she had the isle seat. She was so big that she couldn’t buckle up her seat belt. She had to ask for an extension to be added to her seat belt before buckling up. This was a horrific experience. Thank god the flight was shorter than expected - less than 4 hours. Originally I planned to sleep on the plane but as you may have guessed, I was up the whole time, feeling uncomfortable and restless. After tonight I’m all for that previous politically incorrect airline proposal - big people need to buy two seats. In this case, the woman next to me would be happier if she had two seats to herself instead of apologizing to me during the entire flight.
Thursday, June 04, 2009
Shaka Wine-Malt-Cocktail
Shaka Wine-Malt-Cocktail
安和路二段23巷2號；(02)2705-3337
2, Lane 23, AnHe Rd., Sec. 2
營業時間/Hours：7 pm-2:30 am﹙週五週六營業至4:30 am /Till 4:30 am on Friday & Saturday﹚
可刷卡，收一成服務費
Credit Cards Accepted. 10% Service Charge.
中/英文菜單 / Chinese/English menu
www.shakataipei.com
Shaka：The Most Relaxing Thing To Do After Work-Good Dinner, Sip Scotch Whiskey & Smoke Fine Cigar
There were over 60 bars and night spots on AnHe Road during Taiwan’s blooming economy. Ever since the recession at least half of the ownerships continued to change hands. Those unaffected by it are few and far between. One of them is Shaka, hidden in the alley for 6 years now, must be something special in order to survive and continue to flourish in this plummeting economy.
As you walk in you’ll notice the delicately crafted hardwood bar. The comfy-looking high stools are lined up along the arc shaped bar. You walk further and will find a small bar counter that’s about the height of standard office table. Supposedly this is the designated seats for regulars. The fish tank is so big that it literally takes over the entire wall. Originally it was meant to provide extra lighting in this dim space but it turned out to be the perfect feng shui spot. Customers rave about it, saying that it brings good luck for those who lay eyes on it. The interior is mixed with classic designs and modern contemporary décor. 100 seats are spread out in the bar section and lounge area on the 1st floor and booths and a cellar in the basement. The inside is spacious and cozy. The minimum charge for a booth is NT$5,000 but the capacity is more than 10 people in one booth. The cellar is built by red bricks and the stainless racks are filled with red and white wine from France and Italy. While you sip such fine wine you feel like you’re in the basement of some European château.
Happy hour is from 7 to 9:30 pm, Sunday through Thursday. When two people come together the special promotion is get two cocktails and get one free; when three’s company, it’s buy one cocktail buy one free. Cool looking bartender Robert makes an excellent “Apple Martini”﹙NT$380﹚. It is smooth and comes with an intriguing aroma. Mojito﹙NT$350﹚is what you need in order to cool off in the summer and this drink is also one of Robert’s specialties.
The regulars come straight to Shaka after work. Dinner includes Italian, Japanese, American and of course Chinese cuisine. The first and foremost recommendation from Manager XiaoGao is “Chicken Meat Dan Dan Noodles In Sichuan Style”﹙NT$300﹚. The broth is made of chicken bones and requires hours of brewing on the stove. If you’re a fan of spicy hot cuisine, this definitely will make you a happy camper. It has so much Chinese red chili peppers that it burns so good. “BBQ Short Rib Steak With Teriyaki Sauce”﹙NT$380﹚is medium rare, tender and sweet. Thanks to low-temperature grilling. Take one bite and you just want to keep it all to yourself. “Sautéed Shrimps & Mushrooms Italian Style”﹙NT$320﹚is seasoned by white wine, basil, salt and pepper. It is full of flavors.
You’ll find rarely seen brands of whiskey in Shaka and there are varieties of exquisite whiskeys on the shelf. Manager XiaoGao takes whiskey very seriously. He says that there’s no other way of serving it than a big block of ice shaped like a diamond in a whiskey tumbler. If you order a bottle of whiskey and can’t finish it all at once, you may store it on the shelf for as long as one year. There’s something worth mentioning and that is Shaka has its own brand of whiskey. The wooden barrel by the entrance is an in house blend. You can order a glass for tasting and light up a cigar – the combination is wonderful. Leave your work and worries behind and enjoy the moment because you deserve it.
Shaka：下班後最悠閒的放鬆方式—飽餐一頓，小酌威士忌，再抽雪茄
在全盛時期，安和路上有超過60家的夜店、酒吧，轉眼之間，至少有一半店的家不停轉手，能夠在這波不景氣中屹立不搖的算是少數，而這其中一家Shaka，身藏巷子六年之久，想必有過人之處。
一進門只見特別精心打造的木質吧台，舒適的高腳椅沿著圓弧形排排站，走到最裡面就會看到高度只達一般辦公桌的矮酒吧，據說這是常客的指定座位。幾乎佔了整面牆的水族箱，原本只是想讓這個空間多一點亮度，無心插柳，成了客人口中的絕佳風水，更是帶來好兆頭。室內裝潢穿插古典與現代的風格設計，100個座位分散在一樓的吧台及沙發區、地下室的包廂和酒窖，空間寬闊而且溫馨。包廂的最低消費是5,000元，可以容納十個人以上；酒窖的四周以紅磚構成，不鏽鋼酒架上放滿來自法國、義大利的紅白酒，細細品酌異國美酒，彷彿已置身在歐洲某個酒莊的地窖。
每週日到週四晚間九點半前，兩人同行調酒買二送一，三人行則是買一送一。帥氣的調酒師Robert的蘋果馬丁尼﹙380元﹚真是令人讚不絕口，口感順，而且香氣迷人；夏天消暑必備的Mojito﹙350元﹚，也是Robert的拿手調酒。
熟客大多在下班後直接過來，晚餐包括義大利菜和日式、美式料理，當然也少不了中式菜色。店長小高首先推薦的是四川雞柳擔擔麵﹙300元﹚，湯頭是雞骨熬煉而成，喜歡吃辣的千萬別錯過，這碗可是放了大量花椒，會讓你辣到大聲叫好。醬燒無骨牛小排﹙380元﹚以低溫烤到七分熟，肉質嫩又甜，你吃一口之後應該只想自己獨佔。義式鮮蝦蘑菇﹙320元﹚佐白酒、羅勒、胡椒和鹽調味，吃起來鮮蝦香甜、蘑菇清脆。
在Shaka，你會找到市面上少見的威士忌，而且種類之多，店長小高對於威士忌很講究，堅持一定要用一個多菱角形的冰磚放在威士忌專用平底酒杯。如果開一整瓶威士忌，存酒期限長達一年。Shaka甚至有自家品牌的威士忌，門口的木桶裝的就是Shaka的獨家釀造。這時再點上一根上好的雪茄，這一天工作的辛苦頓時拋到腦外，享受人生就趁現在。
安和路二段23巷2號；(02)2705-3337
2, Lane 23, AnHe Rd., Sec. 2
營業時間/Hours：7 pm-2:30 am﹙週五週六營業至4:30 am /Till 4:30 am on Friday & Saturday﹚
可刷卡，收一成服務費
Credit Cards Accepted. 10% Service Charge.
中/英文菜單 / Chinese/English menu
www.shakataipei.com
Shaka：The Most Relaxing Thing To Do After Work-Good Dinner, Sip Scotch Whiskey & Smoke Fine Cigar
There were over 60 bars and night spots on AnHe Road during Taiwan’s blooming economy. Ever since the recession at least half of the ownerships continued to change hands. Those unaffected by it are few and far between. One of them is Shaka, hidden in the alley for 6 years now, must be something special in order to survive and continue to flourish in this plummeting economy.
As you walk in you’ll notice the delicately crafted hardwood bar. The comfy-looking high stools are lined up along the arc shaped bar. You walk further and will find a small bar counter that’s about the height of standard office table. Supposedly this is the designated seats for regulars. The fish tank is so big that it literally takes over the entire wall. Originally it was meant to provide extra lighting in this dim space but it turned out to be the perfect feng shui spot. Customers rave about it, saying that it brings good luck for those who lay eyes on it. The interior is mixed with classic designs and modern contemporary décor. 100 seats are spread out in the bar section and lounge area on the 1st floor and booths and a cellar in the basement. The inside is spacious and cozy. The minimum charge for a booth is NT$5,000 but the capacity is more than 10 people in one booth. The cellar is built by red bricks and the stainless racks are filled with red and white wine from France and Italy. While you sip such fine wine you feel like you’re in the basement of some European château.
Happy hour is from 7 to 9:30 pm, Sunday through Thursday. When two people come together the special promotion is get two cocktails and get one free; when three’s company, it’s buy one cocktail buy one free. Cool looking bartender Robert makes an excellent “Apple Martini”﹙NT$380﹚. It is smooth and comes with an intriguing aroma. Mojito﹙NT$350﹚is what you need in order to cool off in the summer and this drink is also one of Robert’s specialties.
The regulars come straight to Shaka after work. Dinner includes Italian, Japanese, American and of course Chinese cuisine. The first and foremost recommendation from Manager XiaoGao is “Chicken Meat Dan Dan Noodles In Sichuan Style”﹙NT$300﹚. The broth is made of chicken bones and requires hours of brewing on the stove. If you’re a fan of spicy hot cuisine, this definitely will make you a happy camper. It has so much Chinese red chili peppers that it burns so good. “BBQ Short Rib Steak With Teriyaki Sauce”﹙NT$380﹚is medium rare, tender and sweet. Thanks to low-temperature grilling. Take one bite and you just want to keep it all to yourself. “Sautéed Shrimps & Mushrooms Italian Style”﹙NT$320﹚is seasoned by white wine, basil, salt and pepper. It is full of flavors.
You’ll find rarely seen brands of whiskey in Shaka and there are varieties of exquisite whiskeys on the shelf. Manager XiaoGao takes whiskey very seriously. He says that there’s no other way of serving it than a big block of ice shaped like a diamond in a whiskey tumbler. If you order a bottle of whiskey and can’t finish it all at once, you may store it on the shelf for as long as one year. There’s something worth mentioning and that is Shaka has its own brand of whiskey. The wooden barrel by the entrance is an in house blend. You can order a glass for tasting and light up a cigar – the combination is wonderful. Leave your work and worries behind and enjoy the moment because you deserve it.
Shaka：下班後最悠閒的放鬆方式—飽餐一頓，小酌威士忌，再抽雪茄
在全盛時期，安和路上有超過60家的夜店、酒吧，轉眼之間，至少有一半店的家不停轉手，能夠在這波不景氣中屹立不搖的算是少數，而這其中一家Shaka，身藏巷子六年之久，想必有過人之處。
一進門只見特別精心打造的木質吧台，舒適的高腳椅沿著圓弧形排排站，走到最裡面就會看到高度只達一般辦公桌的矮酒吧，據說這是常客的指定座位。幾乎佔了整面牆的水族箱，原本只是想讓這個空間多一點亮度，無心插柳，成了客人口中的絕佳風水，更是帶來好兆頭。室內裝潢穿插古典與現代的風格設計，100個座位分散在一樓的吧台及沙發區、地下室的包廂和酒窖，空間寬闊而且溫馨。包廂的最低消費是5,000元，可以容納十個人以上；酒窖的四周以紅磚構成，不鏽鋼酒架上放滿來自法國、義大利的紅白酒，細細品酌異國美酒，彷彿已置身在歐洲某個酒莊的地窖。
每週日到週四晚間九點半前，兩人同行調酒買二送一，三人行則是買一送一。帥氣的調酒師Robert的蘋果馬丁尼﹙380元﹚真是令人讚不絕口，口感順，而且香氣迷人；夏天消暑必備的Mojito﹙350元﹚，也是Robert的拿手調酒。
熟客大多在下班後直接過來，晚餐包括義大利菜和日式、美式料理，當然也少不了中式菜色。店長小高首先推薦的是四川雞柳擔擔麵﹙300元﹚，湯頭是雞骨熬煉而成，喜歡吃辣的千萬別錯過，這碗可是放了大量花椒，會讓你辣到大聲叫好。醬燒無骨牛小排﹙380元﹚以低溫烤到七分熟，肉質嫩又甜，你吃一口之後應該只想自己獨佔。義式鮮蝦蘑菇﹙320元﹚佐白酒、羅勒、胡椒和鹽調味，吃起來鮮蝦香甜、蘑菇清脆。
在Shaka，你會找到市面上少見的威士忌，而且種類之多，店長小高對於威士忌很講究，堅持一定要用一個多菱角形的冰磚放在威士忌專用平底酒杯。如果開一整瓶威士忌，存酒期限長達一年。Shaka甚至有自家品牌的威士忌，門口的木桶裝的就是Shaka的獨家釀造。這時再點上一根上好的雪茄，這一天工作的辛苦頓時拋到腦外，享受人生就趁現在。
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Looking Forward to Going To The States
Two more days I'll get on the airplane and head to the States. I can hardly wait!Beloved Friends / Great Restaurants / Exciting Road Trips / Awesome Shopping and more! I left my heart in San Francisco last October and I'm coming back to collect it! See you soon on the other side of the Pacific Ocean!
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
波黑米亞咖啡食堂。La bohème Café Bistro et Restaurant
波黑米亞咖啡食堂。La bohème Café Bistro et Restaurant
溫州街48巷2號1樓；(02) 2368-1086
2, Lane 48, WenZhou St., 1F
營業時間/Hours：11 am-2 am
無刷卡，不收服務費
Credit Cards Not Accepted. No service charge.
中/英文菜單 / Chinese/English menu
Andrew Lin was a marketing executive and he enjoyed hanging out in the coffee shops. He loved traveling and wondered why most café in Taiwan didn’t provide food. The recent economical crisis became a golden opportunity and he decided to start a café of his own. It’s a cozy place where meals are served all day long, including weekend brunch. He named this café after Puccini’s famous opera, “La bohème”. And just like the title suggested, this is a meeting place for authors, artists and musicians and serves delicious and inexpensive food. Andrew not only offers the 21st century necessity-wireless service for free but also kindly installs power socket under each table. The book shelf is full of books donated by customers. You’ll have a better understanding of the clientele simply by browsing through book titles for they represent the taste of the original book owners. You’re more than welcome to grab a book while sipping coffee and have fun reading.
A. There are only 30 seats. During the day it’s a café and it turns into a bistro at night. Feel free to chitchat, mingle, work, read, and daydream or whatever you feel like depending on your mood. You can have it all here-music, caffeine, calories and alcohol.
B. “Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Iddido Coffee”﹙NT$170﹚and “Belgian Waffles With 3 Scoops Tropical Fruit Ice Cream”﹙NT$170﹚together will cool your off in the summer. This coffee has a romantic aroma of citrus, honey and jasmine.
C. “German Sausage Selection Plate”﹙NT$180﹚and “La Binchoise Beer”﹙NT$195﹚ from Belgium will put you at ease on summer nights. Take a bite of sausage and sip some Belgian beer-Just pretend that you’re on holidays in Europe, having a blast!
原本是行銷主管的Andrew Lin很喜歡泡咖啡館，熱愛旅行的他納悶為何大多數咖啡館不供餐，經濟危機成了轉機，他自己當老闆，標榜溫馨、全天供餐，週末有早午餐，以普契尼歌劇命名—波黑米亞咖啡食堂。如同歌劇中描述的，這裡是作家、藝術家、音樂家聚會場所，有好吃且平價的食物，不但免費提供21世紀必備的無線上網，更貼心的在每張桌子下設立插座。書架上滿滿都是客人捐贈的書籍，這裡的藏書也代表捐贈者的品味，歡迎前來享受邊喝咖啡邊閱讀的樂趣。
A. 僅有30個座位，白天是小咖啡館、晚上是小酒館，來這裡聊天、交朋友、工作、閱讀、作白日夢，隨你心情，什麼都好。音樂、咖啡因、熱量、酒精一應俱全。
B. 衣索匹亞耶加雪夫單品咖啡﹙170元﹚和熱帶水果冰淇淋鬆餅﹙170元﹚是夏日消暑的最佳搭擋，咖啡帶著柑橘、蜂蜜和茉莉花香，非常浪漫。
C. 德國香腸三劍客拼盤﹙180元﹚和比利時的邦瓦士黑啤酒﹙195元﹚讓夏日夜晚更為悠閒，一口啤酒配上一口香腸，想像自己置身在歐洲度假，非常享受。
溫州街48巷2號1樓；(02) 2368-1086
2, Lane 48, WenZhou St., 1F
營業時間/Hours：11 am-2 am
無刷卡，不收服務費
Credit Cards Not Accepted. No service charge.
中/英文菜單 / Chinese/English menu
Andrew Lin was a marketing executive and he enjoyed hanging out in the coffee shops. He loved traveling and wondered why most café in Taiwan didn’t provide food. The recent economical crisis became a golden opportunity and he decided to start a café of his own. It’s a cozy place where meals are served all day long, including weekend brunch. He named this café after Puccini’s famous opera, “La bohème”. And just like the title suggested, this is a meeting place for authors, artists and musicians and serves delicious and inexpensive food. Andrew not only offers the 21st century necessity-wireless service for free but also kindly installs power socket under each table. The book shelf is full of books donated by customers. You’ll have a better understanding of the clientele simply by browsing through book titles for they represent the taste of the original book owners. You’re more than welcome to grab a book while sipping coffee and have fun reading.
A. There are only 30 seats. During the day it’s a café and it turns into a bistro at night. Feel free to chitchat, mingle, work, read, and daydream or whatever you feel like depending on your mood. You can have it all here-music, caffeine, calories and alcohol.
B. “Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Iddido Coffee”﹙NT$170﹚and “Belgian Waffles With 3 Scoops Tropical Fruit Ice Cream”﹙NT$170﹚together will cool your off in the summer. This coffee has a romantic aroma of citrus, honey and jasmine.
C. “German Sausage Selection Plate”﹙NT$180﹚and “La Binchoise Beer”﹙NT$195﹚ from Belgium will put you at ease on summer nights. Take a bite of sausage and sip some Belgian beer-Just pretend that you’re on holidays in Europe, having a blast!
原本是行銷主管的Andrew Lin很喜歡泡咖啡館，熱愛旅行的他納悶為何大多數咖啡館不供餐，經濟危機成了轉機，他自己當老闆，標榜溫馨、全天供餐，週末有早午餐，以普契尼歌劇命名—波黑米亞咖啡食堂。如同歌劇中描述的，這裡是作家、藝術家、音樂家聚會場所，有好吃且平價的食物，不但免費提供21世紀必備的無線上網，更貼心的在每張桌子下設立插座。書架上滿滿都是客人捐贈的書籍，這裡的藏書也代表捐贈者的品味，歡迎前來享受邊喝咖啡邊閱讀的樂趣。
A. 僅有30個座位，白天是小咖啡館、晚上是小酒館，來這裡聊天、交朋友、工作、閱讀、作白日夢，隨你心情，什麼都好。音樂、咖啡因、熱量、酒精一應俱全。
B. 衣索匹亞耶加雪夫單品咖啡﹙170元﹚和熱帶水果冰淇淋鬆餅﹙170元﹚是夏日消暑的最佳搭擋，咖啡帶著柑橘、蜂蜜和茉莉花香，非常浪漫。
C. 德國香腸三劍客拼盤﹙180元﹚和比利時的邦瓦士黑啤酒﹙195元﹚讓夏日夜晚更為悠閒，一口啤酒配上一口香腸，想像自己置身在歐洲度假，非常享受。
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