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MAGAZINE  May 2014
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Finga's Basecamp
61, ZhongMing S Rd, West Dist.
(04) 2327-7750
Hours: 8 am-10 pm
English menu available.
Credit cards accepted.
No service charge.
www.fingastaiwan.com
Finga's keeps a fairly low profile along JingCheng Road but is a treasure trove of hard-to-find foods. Besides its bakery, with a fair array of bread choices, there's a deli and other various imported foods and condiments for sale. The dining menu features a selection of dishes, ranging from salads like the Chicken Caesar (NT$295/395) to pasta and pizza (NT$275-310). Among the many sandwiches (NT$160-240), the Club is one of the most popular and comes well-stacked with bacon, egg, ham, tomatoes, lettuce, onions and a touch of mayo. The Cajun Grilled Chicken is also a great choice, topped with savory chicken breast, ripe avocado and crisp vegetables. All these options make Finga's is a great place for a light meal. --Daniel White
 
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Vini's Deli
(04) 2302-1278
206, MeiCun Rd, Sec 1, West Dist.
Hours: 11 am-8 pm
(closed Tuesdays)
English menu available.
Cash only.
No service charge.
Parking lot available.
This fairly new delicatessen has a great selection of sandwiches, pastas and soups, plus a frequently-updated list of special menu items. Soups (NT$110-135) come with a baguette. Each day, the owners offer several sandwiches from a big master menu of 40-plus sandwiches (all NT$180), served on soft fresh bread with crisp vegetables and quality ingredients. A good example is the delectable Roast Beef Sandwich, with a creamy jalapeno mayonnaise that added a very enjoyable punch to the perfectly blended flavors. Diners will be hard pressed to find better-tasting sandwiches anywhere on the island. --Daniel White
 
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Soho No.7
23-7, DaYe Rd, West Dist.
Tucked away on the pedestrian-only Soho Street, just off of DaYe Road, Soho No. 7 is a small restaurant and bar with a pleasant staff and comfortable outdoor patio, making it ideal for light dining and relaxed conversations with old and new friends. The simple but quite satisfying menu includes a selection of Mexican fare (from NT$160) such as Quesadillas and Nachos, plus burgers, soups, tacos and salads (NT$60-170). The tacos are quite tasty, with a crispy tortilla shell packed with chicken, lettuce, cheese and salsa. For only NT$60, the mini Pulled Pork Burger is also a tasty treat and comes with a healthy dollop of barbecue sauce with a very nice zing to it. --Daniel White
 
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Dan-D Pak
116-1, ZhongMing S Rd, West Dist.
This Canadian brand name and store not only sells dry-goods food products imported from North America, but also fresh-made foods. This includes five sandwiches (NT$50-70) such as Peanut Butter Ham, Tenderloin, Smoked Salmon, and the most popular Italian. In addition, vegan sandwiches are available for vegetarians. These classic sandwich creations, made with fresh ingredients, are a favorite among customers, who can take them home or enjoy them on the spot at outside tables. --Cheryl Huang
 
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Sasha Coffee‧Cake
161, SanMin Rd, Sec 3, B2, North Dist. (Chung Yo Dept. Store)
(04) 2225-0279
Hours: Mon-Fri 11 am-10 pm, Sat & Sun 10:30 am-10 pm
Credit cards accepted.
Located on the B2 level of Chung Yo Department Store's "A" building, Sasha Coffee sits in front of Jason's Market and sells nearly 10 sandwiches, including the New Orleans Chicken Sandwich, Pork Chop Sandwich, and its most popular choice--the Large-Sized Tasty Sandwich (NT$50). All are freshly baked every day at 1 p.m. and used the baking Danish bread instead of the regular toast. The fluffy, soft, non-oily bread texture, combined with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and ham, makes up Sasha's signature sandwich, which is very popular and usually sold out by 3 p.m. Order any three sandwiches at one time and enjoy a 10% discount. --Cheryl Huang
 
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Belling's Deli & Bar
81, TaiYuan Rd, Sec 1, Xitun Dist.
(04) 2314-9770
Hours: 11 am-9:30 pm
(closed Tue.)
Belling's is named after Australian butcher and owner Kris Belling, a long-time resident of Taiwan. Besides the bar and its offerings, Kris also sells handmade smoked meat products and offers 10 sandwiches (NT$150-500), all combining his own meats with French baguettes or panini bread. Everything is made to order with fresh ingredients for a wholesome, tasty meal. For the steak sandwiches, customers decide the size of their steak, which determines the price (NT$300-500). The new Roast Beef Sandwich, Smoked Chicken Sandwich and Smoked Salmon Panini are the most popular choices. --Cheryl Huang
 
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