11 New Things to Do in Taiwan

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Newly opened establishments worth your attention
Lab Man Mano
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Taiwan may not be top of mind when it comes to cheese, but Man Mano is the first to put it on the map as Taiwan's first Italian cheesemaker. Its founder, Isabel Chen, studied the art of cheesemaking in Japan, and then Italy.
Lab Man Mano sells some of its flavorful and freshly made
Täirroir
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After working at Guy Savoy and Jaan, both in Singapore, Chef Kai Ho returned home to be at the helm of this fine dining restaurant that's not just about impeccable plating and kitchen showmanship. His goal was to take indigenous Taiwanese ingredients and create modern dishes out of it by using contemporary techniques. The result? Let the one Michelin starred restaurant speak for itself.
6/F, 299 Lequn 3rd Road,
National Kaohsiung Centre for the Arts
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This new cultural hub will play home to future concerts, exhibitions, musicals, and other performances, both big and small. Aside from the incredible open-air
Starbucks
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Even if youâre not a Starbucks fan, you'll want to visit its newest branch in Hualien, Taiwan. Japanese architect Kengo Kuma made sure to create something of a monument to attract design-lovers and tourists. The architect stacked 29 shipping containers atop each other to form the maze-like coffee shop with a drive-thru. It stands next to a
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Taipei Photo 2018
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When checking out the tourist-swarmed Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, be sure to drop by this photography exhibit, which showcases around 780 photos from both local and foreign photographers. There's no singular topic for the collection, reports Taiwan News, but they are all bound by this year's theme: borderless, in which photographers are encouraged to capture their take on possibilities for the future.
Until October 31, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, 21 Zhongshan South Rd., Zhongzheng
The Little Mermaid by Lin Mei-Hong
Forget everything you know about Ariel in the animated film The Little Mermaid for a couple of hours and take in this dance-based retelling of the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale. After charming the German audiences, Austrian-based choreographer Lin Mei-Hong is taking her acclaimed production to Taiwan in November. It uses modern ballet to tell the tale of the mermaid princess who falls for a human prince.
From November 3 to 4, National Performing Arts Centre, National Taichung Theater, Huilai Road, Xitun, Taichung
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Under-the-radar spots
Hangzhou Xiao Long Bao
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The best need not always be the most expensive. While tourists flood Din Tai Fung to get their xiao long bao fix, this low-key restaurant is a
17 and 19, Section 2, Hangzhou South Road, Daâan, Taipei
R&D Cocktail Lab
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If you're an anything-goes kind of
178 Yanji Street, Taipei
Yilan
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North of this mountainous province is Yilan, where the pace of life slows down. While the small town of Jiaoxi is known for its hot springs, it's also a prime spot for conquering your fears by paragliding. The brave ones get a majestic view of a lush valley and the black sand beaches of Wai'O. Nearby is the famed King Car Kavalan Whisky Distillery, the first Taiwanese whisky maker, where you can take a day tour and
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The Guest House
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In the past, The Guest House served as a members-only dining club before it opened itself up to the public and went on to earn two Michelin stars with its impeccable food. Its menu focuses on Chinese cuisine of Hunan and Sichuan origins. When dining at The Guest House, order the signatures dishesâchicken rice with sesame oil, pork tail braised in red yeast sauce, and millefeuille tofu skin.
Le Palais
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Le Palais is the sole recipient of three Michelin stars in Taiwan's first-ever Michelin Guide released this year. Donât be fooled by its French moniker, this establishment specializes in Cantonese cuisine and offers some of the best dim sums in town. The restaurant itself is a place to celebrate and get together, as it offers six private dining rooms and an opulent main dining area with traditional touches.
No. 3, Section 1, Chengde Road, Taipei, palaisdechinehotel.com
This story originally appeared on Townandcountry.ph. Minor edits have been made by the Esquiremag.ph editors.