Alleycat’s has been around for quite some time and with seven establishments dotted across Taipei, it is familiar territory for diners-out. Its new location at Huashan Culture Park (華山文化園區) sees the chain embarking on a new trajectory, hooking its star, partially at least, to the Huashan 1914 project operated by the Taiwan Cultural-Creative Development Company (台灣文創發展股份有限公司).
The new location sees Alleycat’s emerge as an art gallery and live music venue, and according to owner Mark Thomas, the restaurant will be taking an active part in contributing to and supporting activities at the revitalized Huashan venue.
Exciting developments on the eating and drinking front include the imminent arrival of an outdoor bar area that opens out onto the Huashan complex’s spacious Art Promenade (藝術大街).
Thomas has recently introduced a new amber ale that is bottled for Alleycat’s by a micro brewery in Wales. He plans to explore the Margret River area in Australia to find a suitable wine that might also be sold under the Alleycat’s label. If the quality of the beer is anything to go by, the success of this venture is something to look forward to.
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