EAGLE'S APPETIZER HOUSE 23, Ta Yeh North Road Tel: (04) 2328-2832; Hours: 4 pm-12 midnight

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After years of kitchen and management experience at Mimi's Steak House and An-Lan restaurant, Eagle Tseng decided to create his own, truly unique establishment. As the name hints, this swanky little restaurant specializes in European-style appetizers. There are over 20 tasty and nicely-presented Italian, French and other dishes, such as French Goose Liver, Italian Prosciutto, Prawns Parmesan, Iranian caviar, oysters, and Vegetables 'Emmenthal'. Items average around NT$350 each and are fairly filling.

Eagle says there are three main times each day: 4 to 6 p.m., when many patrons come for after-work drinks and appetizers before going home for dinner; diners who stay and eat from 6 to 9 p.m.; and a late-night drinking crowd. There are plenty of wines and other drinks to choose from. The restaurant has a upscale, private feel to it, with 30 seats, a long bar and a few tables. The music is jazz. Ta Yeh North Road starts directly opposite Soho Street and Eagle's place is about 100 meters up, opposite Tunghsing Park.--By Douglas Habecker