Previous Work Experience: Italian shoe company quality control representative, silk designer, ship officer ('My area of training--I've sailed to Europe, Africa the Middle East....')

What Brought You To Taiwan: 'I traveled to Changhua, Taichung, Yuanlin and China doing quality control for my Italian shoe business.'

Favorite Dish I Offer: 'The most simple one'--spaghetti with fresh tomato and some chili pepper, basil, garlic and olive oil

Favorite Dish I Don't Offer: 'Three cups' chicken

Best Thing About Running A Taichung Restaurant: 'Knowing people, socializing with people.  That's what it's about--entertaining and talking with people, getting to know their opinions.'

Worst Thing About Running A Taichung Restaurant: 'When people don't understand what you're doing [with your food] and pour sauce all over your dishes.'

Favorite Non-Work Activity: 'Working on my silk tie business.'

Favorite Other Restaurants: The Spice Shop, La Terrasse

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