Front Page Bar in the Imperial Hotel will have a Christmas set menu (NT$1,200) and the Tomatina Cafe is offering a Christmas buffet (NT$650). For reservations call (02) 2596-5111. The Imperial Hotel is located at 600 Linsen N Rd, Taipei (台北市林森北路600號).
Christmas Gift Baskets and Goodies
For those choosing to entertain at home over the Christmas season, hotels throughout Taipei are offering a variety of Christmas hampers to meet their needs. Order should be made three days in advance. The Cake Shop on the first floor of the Far Eastern Plaza has gift hampers ranging in price from NT$980 to NT$6,880. Orders can be made by calling (02) 237-8888 X5867. From Santa Clause gingerbread (NT$260/200g) to turkeys (NT$2,700/5kg), The Cake Shop also offers a mind-boggling array of Christmas goodies to compliment the Xmas atmosphere.
Not to be outdone, the Grand Formosa Regent's azie bun is offering gift baskets and treats, both from Europe and America. The roasted turkey basket (NT$2,750) has the largest bird weighing in at 6kg and comes will all the trimmings, which includes a turkey cookbook with creative ideas for leftovers. Call (02) 2523-8000.
Having just opened in October, The Boutique situated in the Grand Hyatt hotel lobby offers a wide selection of seasonal gifts, hampers and desserts. For more information call (02) 2720-1200 X3198 or 3199. You can also visit the hotel's excellent Web site at www.clubhyatt.com.tw.
The Landis' Gourmet Corner currently offers a turkey hamper (NT$2,650) that includes cranberry sauce, gravy and seasonal vegetables as well as other jolly yum-yums and holiday hampers. Call (02) 2597-1234. The Sherwood is currently offering a limited variety of Christmas treats at Toscana Gourmet Corner, information for which can be found by calling (02) 2718-1188, X3001.
The Taipei Times wishes everyone a merry Christmas. Eat, drink and be merry.
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