136CAFF'E
TERRY
--By Ivy Shih Translated
by Cara Steenstra
Step into Caff'e Terry and you'll get
the feeling that you just walked into a friend's house,
even if it's your first visit, as the owner's warm,
friendly smile puts you at ease right away. Not being
a sporty person myself, I hadn't felt much interest
stirring in me after walking past this cafe several
times and seeing the bicycles on display there. It wasn't
until I stepped inside that I discovered just how interesting
the decor really is. The red seats match the designs
of the bikes hanging from the walls. The wooden bookshelf,
interestingly-designed seating and a great selection
of books and magazines soften the masculine northern
European-style decor.
There are enough different types of
coffee offered here to put even coffee lovers at a loss.
However, the owner is happy to give you some friendly
professional advice about what to try. During my first
visit, I tried the super cappuccino with some handmade
biscotti. The lovely aroma of coffee, brandy and wheat
was heavenly. You can also try the Romano, a drink made
from espresso, lemon juice and sugar. In one sip, you'll
get to savor a wonderful combination of fruity fragrance,
coffee aroma and sweet sugar.
The owner is a coffee connoisseur and
cares a lot about the quality of his offerings. Italian
Illy and Lavazza coffee beans are used, helping ensure
the high quality found here. Good coffee should be complimented
with good food and the Saha cake and Creme Brulee here
are the most popular. If you fancy a small drink in
the evenings, they also offer a variety of beers. That
means that for just NT$90 or more you can buy a lovely,
leisurely afternoon of relaxation in a nice setting.
You will also notice the number 136 everywhere in the
cafe and wonder what significance of this is. Well,
I shall leave you to find that out for yourself. |
