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MAGAZINE, January 2002
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People
Cafe
1, Da Ren (Ta Jen) Street Tel: 04-2310-5577 (make a reservation
at least one hour in advance for a 10% discount) Hours: 11 am
to 12 midnight Credit cards accepted
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People Cafe: Elegant Western Dining at Affordable
Prices
By Tammy Huang Translated by Dan Duckworth
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If you're looking
for an elegant atmosphere, great food and reasonable prices,
People Cafe offers one of Taichung's best options.
The restaurant's innovative architecture often leaves customers
talking more about the building than the cuisine. Gray brick
walls with a tower on top gives People Cafe the appearance
of a castle. The bricks are made from recycled materials so
the design is not only impressive but also environmentally
friendly. To enter the restaurant, walk up the winding staircase
to the second floor. From there, it is possible to see the
entire restaurant, making it easy for customers to select
the table they like most.
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Given the popularity of this place, you may consider yourself lucky
to get a table at all, especially at dinner time. It is not just
the great food that people find attractive but also the romantic
atmosphere, including moonlight filtering in through the high windows.
Another unique feature of the People Cafe is its clay wood-burning
oven. This oven enhances each baked dish, including pizza, meat
dishes and casseroles, with a light woody flavor. The house chef
insists on using only the freshest, most natural ingredients, so
you won't find canned goods or artificial seasonings at People Cafe.
Different kinds of cheese and cream are used to create a variety
of dishes, but no ingredient is more important than the diligence
of the chef.
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People Cafe is also busy at lunch time, due to its very popular
economic set meals offered Monday to Friday. These include
soup, salad, main course, dessert and beverage for only NT$199.
Those with a big appetite can order refills of pasta and soup
free of charge. The lunch menu changes weekly, so that regular
customers never grow tired of People Cafe.
Dinner averages NT$500 to NT$600 per person and features
a house specialty, honey roasted chicken (NT$650). The sweetness
of the honey enhances the natural flavor of the chicken during
the roasting process. Cocktails are also available for NT$150
to NT$180.
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As night falls,
candles are lit on each table, setting the stage for a night
of romance. For some diners, it feels a bit like entering
the fairy tale castle where the beautiful woman falls in love
with Prince Charming.
Besides restaurant
dining, People Cafe also provides catering. Whether for a
large cocktail party or just a small group of friends, friendly
staff will meet your every need in planning the perfect party.
As if that wasn't enough, People Cafe cooks are now planning
to share their secrets in a new baking classroom, which will
allow students to learn about making desserts and Italian
dishes from experienced, professional chefs. Then you can
surprise your family and friends with your new-found knowledge
and cooking skills.
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