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Enduring
Romance at Cafe Grazie
By Douglas Habecker Translated
by Ann Lee
(04) 2254-4835
521, WenXin Rd, Sec 1 (in Carrefour)
Hours:11 am-11 pm
Credit cards accepted. Parking available.
http://www.grazie.com.tw/html/homepage.asp
Conveniently located inside the Carrefour on WenXin
Road, Cafe Grazie offers shoppers a selection of authentic
Italian cuisine in a well-decorated environment. Crafted
iron railings, comfortable sofas and tasteful blinds
nicely compliment the wall paintings—some of which
show the Italian countryside.
Some great a la carte recommendations
at Grazie include the Mentaiko Pizza (NT$170) and the
Squid Ink Sauce Spaghetti (NT$180). The pizza is sprinkled
with seaweed, basil and cheese; the sauce for the pasta
is made from pure squid ink and garlic. Another popular
dish to try is the Squid with Mustard Sauce and Seasonal
Vegetables (NT$120), which is made with fresh, seasonal
vegetables and mustard-mayonnaise dressing. For an additional
NT$170 you can make the main dish into a set meal that
includes an appetizer, soup and a drink. A NT$1,500
group set meal offers eight appetizers, four types of
pastas or pizza, and eight desserts or drinks, making
it a good choice for groups of four or five.
Among the tempting selection of desserts
at Cafe Grazie, a popular choice is the Grand Mariner
Brulee with Almond Lace (NT$130). This pudding treat
is made with orange rind layered with caramel and baked
slowly. Tiramisu (NT$100) is also worth trying—its
rich, creamy cheese and moist cake taste even better
with some crackers. All beverages and juices are made
to order. The Pear Citrus Juice (NT$80) blends the flavors
of fresh apples and pears for a really sweet, fruity
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