If you missed Father’s Day back in June, here’s a second shot. Taiwan’s own version of the occasion this Saturday gives you a chance to redeem your sorry, ungrateful self in front of your paterfamilias. The date was selected because it falls on Aug. 8, or 8/8 and the Chinese for the two numbers, baba (八 八), is a homophone for father (爸爸).
For dinner, treat your dad to a stunning view and hearty set meal at Shinyeh 101 (欣葉101) on the 85th floor of Taipei 101 for NT$1,680 to NT$2,280. Each set includes seven gourmet dishes, while the restaurant’s floor-to-ceiling windows offer stunning views of Tamshui, Dazhi and Neihu on a clear day. If your papa suffers from vertigo or just has more continental tastes, head over to Just In Bistro & Wine Bar in the East District, where delicious Wagyu beef steak and pommes frites will set you back just NT$690. The restaurant has a cozy but sophisticated atmosphere and an extensive wine list selected by the manager, who is also a sommelier.
Is pops a gadget lover? Then take a trip to Big Camera
(相機王) right next to Shilin MRT Station (劍潭捷運站). The store has earned kudos among Taipei photographers for its fair prices, friendly service and relaxed atmosphere. Treat your father to a shiny-new Casio Exilim EX-Z400 for NT$8,500 or a Canon EOS Kiss X3 (the same model as the 500D), an SLR which is capable of taking high-definition videos, for NT$22,800.
If your daddy is a sleepy head, he might (or might not) appreciate the gift of a DangerBomb alarm clock. The Japanese gadget has three cables (in appropriately bomb-like primary colors) that must be reconnected in the correct order to turn the alarm off. If your baba fails his mission, DangerBomb will unleash a really annoying exploding noise. This auditory nightmare can be your beloved father’s for just NT$1,250 from Hands Tailung.
Rather not risk being disowned? Then consider a sleek and useful cast iron teapot from Japanese designer Hisanori Masuda, available for NT$6,000 to NT$12,800 from smith&hsu. The modern teahouse, which combines tea-drinking traditions from England and Asia, sells a well-curated selection of wares and premium tea leaves.
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