Villa is housed in a modern building with modern
decor, but it has the feel of a tranquil Italian monastery.
The outdoor seating area is a big attraction: surrounded
by various kinds of sweetgrass, you can enjoy deliciously
healthy food in a quiet environment.
The proprietor, who is well-known in
the Taipei restaurant/interior design community,
has created a place that exudes seclusion and
comfort. Sitting outside, you can hear water
play in the fountain. Indoors, the wooden floor,
the paint-stripped wooden chairs, and the many
candles give you a warm feeling.
Sweetgrass is the star ingredient in
every dish. The menu has a strong Fusion influence;
meals are light and natural. There's spaghetti,
French goose liver, German pigs trotters, US
steak, and other items.
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The weakness of Fusion cuisine is that
it sometimes fails to give people a feeling
of authenticity. However, it is full of creativity
and endless surprises. The Lavender Yogurt Chicken
Salad (NT$260) is suitable for light eaters
who want to eat healthily. For those less conscious
about their figure, there is French Goose Liver
And US Fillet Steak (NT$800). The two different
flavors match very well.
In the Saffron Ming Prawn dish (NT$800),
the delicate taste of fresh crispy prawns is
enhanced by precious saffron, and given added
freshness by the sweet basil. The red pepper
grains make this fine dish even more tasty and
stimulating. The Seafood Chowder (NT$220) is
a thick seafood cream soup served in a hollow
loaf of bread--both tasty and fun.
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There is also a range of health and skin-care
drinks, priced around NT$160, plus some delicious
cakes to accompany afternoon tea.
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