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COMPASS MAGAZINE, October 2005

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--By Jean Huang, Translated by Cara Steenstra

If you stroll along JingCheng 6th Street, no doubt you'll notice an attractive, distinctive wooden building. Not surprisingly, the Chinese name of this little wooden house--custom-built by a carpenter--is literally "wooden house". The entrance doors are from an old barn and other touches, such as the door handles, original wooden furniture and unique twin chairs, all demonstrate the owner's love for real wooden furniture.
The interior decor here is fairly simple in style but shows attention to detail, with its original brown wooden furniture, black sofas, a wooden-mosaic bar, staircase handles made from ropes, uniquely designed metal candlesticks and lighting fixtures that look like drums. The warm atmosphere is complimented by the soft lighting, making it a nice place for a small gathering of friends, or just to come relax on your own. The upstairs sofa area is good for larger groups and requires a reservation (minimum NT$6,000 bill per group).

The liquor selection at Mood Wood is extensive. Cognacs like Hennessy and Remy Martin are available for between NT$3,000 and NT$5,800 per bottle, while single malt whiskeys, Johnnie Walker, Macallan, and Famous Grouse start at NT$2,600 per bottle. Belvedere Vodka, Chopin Vodka, Belvedere Macerated Pomarancza and Belvedere Macerated Cytrus are available between NT$2,800 and NT$3,000 per bottle. There is also Monte Alban Mezcal as well as a variety of wines, like Terrazas Alto Malbec, Kangaroo Ridge Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. Patrons can store unfinished bottles at the bar. Beers include Heineken, Taiwan Beer, Budweiser and Corona (NT$150-NT$200). Cocktails include the Screwdriver, Singapore Sling and the bartender's recommended Hennessy VSOP Hi-Ball (NT$250-NT$350). Non-alcoholic beverages include Lavender and Purple Rose herbal teas and High Mountain Oolong Tea (NT$250).