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FYI SOUTH Magazine, June 2003. VOL.3 ISSUE 6

La Boheme 237, YiShin 2nd Rd., ChienJen, Kaohsiung City (07) 338-5037 Hours: 9 am-1 am

       Let's get one thing straight: La Boheme is in no way bohemian. This is not a bad thing. With shiny cars lined up outside and happy people inside, this stylish coffee shop seems like a trendy place to hang out. The building is hard to miss: Large, boxy and orange on the outside, the bright commodious interior is exposed by five very large glass windows. There's a garden area with palm trees, several tables, and a painted backdrop. Teas, coffees, and ice slushes start at NT$65. The kitchen supplies finger snacks such as Onion Rings (NT$60) and Spicy Chicken Wings (NT$90). From 11:30 am to 2 pm, and again from 5:30 pm to 9 pm there's a good selection of set meals (NT$180 to NT$250) and hot pots (NT$220 to NT$280). No wall separates the inside area from the outside, making the former almost as airy as the splendid open patio in the back, but with freshly-ground coffee scenting the air, and more comfortable seating, its perhaps the place to be.

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