Before tucking in comes the not insignificant problem of locating decent grub.
When the staffers here at Features Section HQ were asked to name their favorite foodie Web site or blog, hungryintaipei.blogspot.com streaked ahead. Since 2005, the anonymous blogger, who revels in the pleasures of the palate, has amassed a catalogue of more than 350 highly accessible reviews, posted with accompanying photos. Who is this insatiable Netizen? She deserves a Tidbits medal.
Second comes enjoygourmet.com.tw, a Chinese-language site that has reviewed hundreds of restaurants and graded them according to food quality, service and atmosphere with a total mark out of 100. Tantalizing photos are posted alongside each entry.
JB’s wrote in with its current offerings, which include Happy Hour from 6pm to 8pm every day except Saturday, which will be from 2pm to 5pm; full English breakfast brunch every Saturday and Sunday; and traditional roast dinner on Sundays from 5:30pm.
JB’s is located at 148 Shida Rd, Taipei City (台北市師大路148號). Tel: (02) 2364-8222.
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