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LE
JARDIN DE GIVERNY
--By Douglas Habecker, translated by
Ann Li
(04) 2376-9755
60, WuQuan (WuChuan) 7th Street
Hours: 7:30 am-10 pm
Credit cards accepted. No service charge.
The long-standing Garden at Giverny has re-opened with
a completely new look, new menu and new chef. Inside
and outside, the original building now looks even better
with warmer colors, bigger windows, green wicker chairs
and lots of nice European-style decorative touches.
Outdoor seating on a large upstairs balcony and out
front is extremely nice, too. Just inside the door,
the new bakery area sells a variety of fresh-made breads
and pastries. Notably, these are half priced every evening
from 9 to 10 p.m. (no credit cards accepted for this).
New Head Chef Philippe Rouchet, a Paris native, has
20 years of kitchen experience ranging from the French
military to fine restaurants. The all-new menu starts
with a daily 7:30 to 11 a.m. (to 3 p.m. holidays) Brunch
with scrambled eggs, panini sandwiches and other items
(NT$150-190). Light dishes (NT$120-210) include Nicoise
Salad, Croque Monsieur, and three types of crepes. The
menu focuses on a la carte meals and main entrees include
Crispy Pan Fried Salmon with Leeks (NT$360) and Fillet
of Beef with Candied Shallots (NT$450). There are pastas
(NT$160-220) and tasty desserts, from Creme Brulee and
a Crumble to various dessert crepes. For beverages (NT$80-150),
there are healthy fruit and vegetable drinks, fruit
teas and smoothies, French fruit teas, blended herb
milk teas, a variety of Italian-style coffees, and beer.
Also, if you stroll in with your dog, the restaurant
thoughtfully offers dog snacks and a water bowl for
your canine companion.
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