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E-Power
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181,
Chau Fu (Chao Fu) Rd. (at the intersection of Chau Fu and
Shr Jeng [Shih Cheng] North 2nd roads)
Tel.: (04) 3602-6666
Hours: 9 pm-10 am (Disco); 5:30 pm-4 am (M-BAR); 9 pm-4 am
(BOBO); 11 am-4 am (HIDO)
(Parking
is available in the outdoor and basement parking lots.)
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| E-Power
covers all the bases |
_______________By
Tammy Huang Translated by John Johnson
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E-Power
is large, attractive addition to Taichung that offers multiple
options for those looking to enjoy relax and unwind with some
dancing, dining and drinking. This complex, centered around
a distinct dome-shaped building behind Tiger City mall, has
over 3,000 pings of floor space. Significantly, it is the
first four-in-one, multi-purpose entertainment facility in
Taiwan that requires only one ticket for access to all venues:
The E-Power disco, M-BAR bar and restaurant,
BOBO Piano Bar and HIDO California Restaurant.
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The disco is located
in the giant sphere and can hold up to 500 people. The lighting and
sound systems are state-of-the-art and the professional DJs are very
familiar with European techno music, which they are working to promote
in Taichung. Once or twice a month, the disco holds special techno
music promotions in cooperation with Mengtian Music. Plans are also
in the works to cooperate with a number of record companies to organize
concerts and autograph sessions for new artists. The goal is to establish
E-Power as a well known performance venue in Taichung.
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If
you are looking for a quieter place, head to the next-door M-BAR
which, if anything, is even larger than the disco. Here there
are well-trained bartenders, who enjoy preparing their own unique
creations, and live performances, up to seven or eight times
a day, by a variety of musicians and bands from around the island
(see What's On "Regulars"). Those feeling a bit hungry
can also order a variety of meals and snacks from the menu.
All this has helped M-Bar draw a large and relatively-young
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The BOBO Piano
Bar specializes in jazz and music from Shanghai's heyday. To cater
to its sophisticated clientele, BOBO maintains a collection of magazines
and books in 40 different languages. This is definitely the quieter,
higher-end side of E-Power's offerings.
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large HIDO California Restaurant offers a fairly complete menu
of food and drinks and is a great place for afternoon tea, as
it is open throughout the day. On the second floor there is
also a cyber cafe for those looking for some websurfing time. |
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Given E-Power's
wide variety of venues and activities, it is possible to stay here
all night without getting bored. The entrance fee is NT$300 during
the week and NT$500 on weekends and holidays. A membership card
costs NT$5,000 for one year, but there is now a special NT$3,000
deal.
The next time
that you and your friends can't decide or agree where to go
for an evening's worth of entertainment, look no further than
E-Power, Taichung's one-stop nightlife destination.
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