Cozy neighborhood pub Bobwundaye is now serving brunch on Sundays from 11am to 6pm. The English breakfast — eggs, baked beans, bacon and sausage — costs NT$330 and includes refillable coffee or tea. Bobwundaye is located near Liuzhangli MRT Station (六張犁捷運站) at 26, Ln 38, Chongde St, Taipei City (台北市崇德街38巷26號). Tel: (02) 2377-1772.
Over in the Shida area, JB’s, will be offering drink specials during the holidays, as well as a set Christmas dinner that includes roast turkey, roast beef and all the trimmings, and traditional British trifle, between Dec. 23 and Dec. 26. Reservations are required for the set menu (NT$799), which will be served after 6pm. JB’s is located at 148, Shida Rd, Taipei City (台北市師大路). Tel: (02) 2364-8222.
For those looking for something a bit different for their yuletide repast, La Casita (愛咪媽美食坊), one of Taipei’s oldest and best Mexican restaurants, will be serving tamales (NT$150 each) from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day. Reservations are not required but supplies are limited, as it takes three days to prepare a batch. La Casita, also known as Amy’s Kitchen, is located near the intersection of Changan East (長安東) and Songjiang (松江) roads at 7, Ln 64, Songjiang Rd, Taipei City (台北市松江路64巷7號). Tel: (02) 2531-9246.
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