--By John Matthews Translated by Annie Liu

On the corner of DaBei Road, directly across from Cheng Ching Lake and the baseball stadium, stands Lakeside Bar and Grill. This unique club provides some of the best and simplest things in life to the growing expat community and their friends. From food and drinks to hosting meetings for its sponsored clubs and parties, Lakeside has already proven its mandate to be, "A home away from home, where you are welcomed by name, every need is anticipated and every expectation is exceeded."

Lakeside is a private club. Their door policy (see it at http://www.chengchinglake.com) clearly states that any expat or member of Lakeside's sponsored clubs, and their guests, are welcome. Non-English speakers should be accompanied by an English speaking resident, and Lakeside reserves the right to refuse admission.

Lakeside offers an assortment of burgers, pizzas and sandwiches - all priced between NT$85 - NT$280. Try the new Mexican pizza (NT$250). Beers start from NT$100, mixed drinks are NT$130 and cocktails start from NT$180. Watch for Ladies night every Friday and Happy Hours are from Tuesday to Friday, 9 p.m. - 11 p.m., where you'll pay NT$65 for a draft beer.

Sporting fans will appreciate that Lakeside provides live satellite feeds of games from worldwide venues. Members from all over regularly come to watch anything from football to rugby and hockey at Lakeside's 24-hour sports broadcasting service. This unique service even lets you watch your favorite game after-hours from a television permanently situated outside on the patio. Or, try cooling off at one of Lakesides hot late-night parties by standing next to an eight-ton block of ice! Sleep in and enjoy a NT$100 breakfast served from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. on weekends. And soon, Lakeside's outdoor patio will be decorated in a style made famous by the islands of the South Pacific.