Andrew Zimmern's Journy to Day 1, Friday October 05, 2018

1: Modern Taipei-European Fusion Dining at Longtail (Michelin Star) (Restaurant) Address: No. 174號, Section 2, Dunhua South Road, Da’an , Taipei City, 106 About: The newly-Michelin starred Longtail by Chef Kin Ming Lam features modern Asian fusion, cocktails, desserts in a relaxed, intimate space. We love dishes like charred foie gras dumplings, shrimp sliders with pickled onions & sriracha and fried chicken, raita, curry leaf that give you a taste of the layered flavors and ingredients that Chef Lam brings to the table. Don't skip out on the pandan french toast dessert. Some of the best seats in the house are also at the bar, where you can get the whole menu and check out their very strong cocktail game. Open until 3 a.m. Opening hours Sunday 6PM-2AM Monday 6PM-2AM Tuesday Closed Wednesday 6PM-2AM Thursday 6PM-3AM Friday 6PM-3AM Saturday 6PM-3AM Phone number: +886 2 2732 6616 Website: http://longtail.com.tw/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/longtail-%E5%A4%A7%E5%AE%89%E5%8D%80 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g293913-d13455229-Reviews-Longtail-Taipei.html

2: Rest up at Palais De Chine Taipei (Lodging) Address: No. 3, Section 1, Chengde Road, Datong District, Taipei City, Taiwan 103 About: Opening hours Sunday: Open 24 hours Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Phone number: +886 2 2181 9999 Website: http://www.palaisdechinehotel.com/tw/index.php Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E5%90%9B%E5%93%81%E9%85%92%E5%BA%97- %E5%8F%B0%E5%8C%97%E5%B8%82%E5%A4%A7%E5%90%8C%E5%8D%80 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g13806451-d1797213-Reviews-Palais_de_Chine_Hotel-Datong_Taipei.html Day 2, Saturday October 06, 2018

1: Dine at the 3-star Michelin Le Palais (頤宮) inside Palais de Chine (Restaurant) Reservation: Reservation on Sat 10/06/18 at 11:30 AM for 4 Address: 103, Taiwan, Taipei City, Datong District, Section 1, Chengde Road, 3號17樓 About: Le Palais is Taipei's first-ever 3-star Michelin restaurant, serving Chinese banquet style cuisine using hand- picked fresh local ingredients. Famous for its Cantonese style crispy roast duck and excellent dim sum, this is a must- visit for food lovers coming to Taipei. It's best to come hungry with a large group and book one of the 6 private VIP rooms in advance. As the restaurant is located on the top floor of the Palais de Chine hotel, each private room offers a beautiful evening view. Opening hours Sunday 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5:30PM-9:30PM Monday 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5:30PM-9:30PM Tuesday 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5:30PM-9:30PM Wednesday 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5:30PM-9:30PM Thursday 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5:30PM-9:30PM Friday 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5:30PM-9:30PM Saturday 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5:30PM-9:30PM Phone number: +886 2 2181 9999 Website: http://www.palaisdechinehotel.com/tw/restaurant-info.php?id=6 Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E9%A0%A4%E5%AE%AE-%E5%A4%A7%E5%90%8C%E5%8D%80 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g13806451-d4505038-Reviews-Palais_de_Chine_Hotel_Le_The- Datong_Taipei.html

2: Casual Fine Dining from Rockstar Chefs at MUME (Restaurant) Reservation: Reservation on Sat 10/06/18 at 5:00 PM for 4 Address: No. 28, Siwei Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106 大安區 About: MUME is one of the top restaurants in Taipei, if not the world. The chefs working in the kitchen hail from the best restaurants in world, including Per Se in NYC, Quay in Australia, and Noma in Copenhagen. This progressive, Nouveau cuisine spot serves both a la carte and prix fixe menus and you can’t go wrong with anything here. There are frequently guest chefs in residence, so check to see who is at the helm during your visit. Walk-in guests: 1/3 of tables are reserved for walk-ins, though it is best to arrive at 5:45 or 8:15PM to snag a seat, or call at 6:00PM to see what the availability looks like for the evening. If you can, try and reserve ahead. Opening hours Sunday 6PM-11PM Monday 6PM-11PM Tuesday 6PM-11PM Wednesday 6PM-11PM Thursday 6PM-11PM Friday 6PM-11PM Saturday 6PM-11PM Phone number: +886 2 2700 0901 Website: https://www.facebook.com/mume.taiwan Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/mume-%E5%A4%A7%E5%AE%89%E5%8D%80 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g293913-d7809153-Reviews-Mume-Taipei.html

3: Hang with Local Chefs over Pre-batch Cocktails on Draft at Draft Land (Night Time) Reservation: Reservation on Sat 10/06/18 at 9:30 PM for 7 Address: 106, Taiwan, Taipei City, Da’an District, 忠孝東路四段248巷2號1樓 About: Draft Land features pre-batch, no frills, garnish free cocktails available...you guessed it, on draft. This simple approach allows for high quality cocktails to be served at a fast pace, making this the perfect stop on a bar crawl or for a quick drink before or after dinner. Opening hours Sunday 6PM-1AM Monday 6PM-1AM Tuesday 6PM-1AM Wednesday 6PM-1AM Thursday 6PM-1AM Friday 6PM-1AM Saturday 6PM-1AM Website: https://www.facebook.com/draftland/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/draft-land-%E5%A4%A7%E5%AE%89%E5%8D%80 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g13811269-d14125172-Reviews-Draft_Land-Da_an_Taipei.html

4: Continue your cocktail crawl with the rockstar mixologists at AHA Saloon (Night Time) Reservation: Reservation on Sat 10/06/18 at 11:00 PM for 7 Address: No. 138, Section 2, Fuxing South Road, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106 About: AHA Saloon is another must do spot for those looking to explore Taiwan's burgeoning cocktail scene. Here, you'll find three of Taipei's top bartenders all in one place. While always crowded, the service is friendly and the bartenders take their time getting to know your tastes to recommend the best drink. Opening hours Sunday 8PM-2AM Monday 8PM-2AM Tuesday 8PM-2AM Wednesday 8PM-2AM Thursday 8PM-2AM Friday 8PM-2AM Saturday 8PM-2AM Phone number: +886 2 2706 5206 Website: http://www.facebook.com/AHASaloon/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/aha-saloon-%E5%A4%A7%E5%AE%89%E5%8D%80?osq=AHA+Saloon https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g13811269-d14121703-Reviews-AHA_Saloon-Da_an_Taipei.html

5: Late night eats at Kanziding Fish Market (opens at 1AM) (Activity) Reservation: Reservation on Sun 10/07/18 at 1:00 AM for 7 Address: Xiaoyi Road, Ren’ai District, City, Taiwan 200 About: Kanziding Fish Market is the largest and oldest of its kind in Northern Taiwan, dating back to Japanese colonial days. Today, it's a bustling market that opens at 1AM and is full of wholesalers and auctioneers getting the best deals on the freshest catches. The market is also home to an incredible street food scene like no where else. Rush hour hits around 3AM, but by 7AM the place clears out and it's as if the market never existed here. Opening hours Sunday 1AM-7AM Monday Closed Tuesday 1AM-7AM Wednesday 1AM-7AM Thursday 1AM-7AM Friday 1AM-7AM Saturday 1AM-7AM Reviews https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g13806823-d6554492-Reviews-Kanzaiding_Fish_Market- Ren_ai_District_Keelung.html Day 3, Sunday October 07, 2018

1: Dumplings at the Original Din Tai Fung (Restaurant) Reservation: Reservation on Sun 10/07/18 at 2:00 PM for 5 Address: No. 194, Section 2, Xinyi Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106 About: This is soup dumpling heaven. Din Tai Fung was originally founded as a cooking oil retail business in 1958, and became the world-renowned dumpling and noodle house in 1972. Today, it’s a must-taste destination for anyone visiting Taipei. With locations all over the world, there’s just something about eating xiaolongbao at the original spot where the 18-fold dumpling was invented. Order the truffle and pork dumplings or green squash and shrimp to truly experience soup-filled steamed delight before diving into the classic pork, or pork and crab. Grab a number and stay close while you wait. Come early or late to avoid what can sometimes lead to 2 hour waits. Opening hours Sunday 10AM-9PM Monday 11AM-9PM Tuesday 11AM-9PM Wednesday 11AM-9PM Thursday 11AM-9PM Friday 11AM-9PM Saturday 10AM-9PM Phone number: +886 2 2321 8928 Website: http://www.dintaifung.com.tw/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E9%BC%8E%E6%B3%B0%E8%B1%90-%E5%A4%A7%E5%AE%89%E5%8D%80-3 http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g293913-d1516879-Reviews-Din_Tai_Fung_Xinyi-Taipei.html

2: Full Flavor Beef Noodle Soup at Lixiang Gong Yu (立祥公寓) (Restaurant) Reservation: Reservation on Sun 10/07/18 at 4:00 PM for 5 Address: No. 6, Lane 86, Leli Road, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106 About: Just because this place was opened by a Taiwanese celeb, don't be fooled into thinking this is just a side endeavor. Their signature beef noodle soup comes with beef tendon, tripe, and meat. Spicy lovers will dig the ma la version, served with duck blood jelly. Opening hours Sunday 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5:30PM-8:30PM Monday Closed Tuesday 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5:30PM-8:30PM Wednesday 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5:30PM-8:30PM Thursday 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5:30PM-8:30PM Friday 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5:30PM-8:30PM Saturday 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5:30PM-8:30PM Phone number: +886 2 2736 1958 Website: https://www.facebook.com/%E7%AB%8B%E7%A5%A5%E5%85%AC%E5%AF%93-1259757670750484/

3: Oyster & Braised Intestine Vermicelli at Chen Ji (陳記專業蚵仔麵線) (Restaurant) Reservation: Reservation on Sun 10/07/18 at 5:45 PM for 5 Address: No. 166, Section 3, Heping West Road, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108 About: This old school roadside hole-in-the-wall shop is known for their oyster and braised intestine vermicelli. Follow the line of locals and order a bowl of this homey, slightly spicy, porridge-like specialty. Pro-tip: two doors to the left is also an excellent sausage vendor. Opening hours Sunday 6:30AM-7:30PM Monday 6:30AM-7:30PM Tuesday 6:30AM-7:30PM Wednesday 6:30AM-7:30PM Thursday 6:30AM-7:30PM Friday 6:30AM-7:30PM Saturday 6:30AM-7:30PM Phone number: +886 2 2304 1979 Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/%E8%90%AC%E8%8F%AF%E9%99%B3%E8%A8%98%E5%B0%88%E6%A5%A D%E8%85%B8%E8%9A%B5%E9%BA%B5%E7%B7%9A/212662762088564 Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E9%99%B3%E8%A8%98%E8%85%B8%E8%9A%B5%E5%B0%88%E6%A5%AD%E9% BA%B5%E7%B7%9A-%E8%90%AC%E8%8F%AF%E5%8D%80-3 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g13806951-d6183984-Reviews- Chen_Ji_Intestine_Oyster_Taiwanese_Vermicelli_Shop-Wanhua_Taipei.html

4: Fresh Mango Ice at Bingzan (Seasonal) (Cafe) Reservation: Reservation on Sun 10/07/18 at 6:15 PM for 5 Address: No. 2, Shuanglian Street, Datong District, Taipei City, Taiwan 103 About: Bingzan uses only the freshest seasonal fruits for their ice, which explains why there is almost always a line of locals and Japanese expats to get in here. Once mango season is over, however, this shop closes down. Try both the classic shaved ice with mango and the snow ice with condensed milk, custard, and mango. Opening hours Sunday 11AM-9PM Monday 11AM-9PM Tuesday 11AM-9PM Wednesday 11AM-9PM Thursday 11AM-9PM Friday 11AM-9PM Saturday 11AM-9PM Phone number: +886 2 2550 6769 Website: https://www.facebook.com/%E5%86%B0%E8%AE%9A-110876819000646/

5: Authentic Taiwanese Street Eats at Ningxia Night Market (Activity) Reservation: Reservation on Sun 10/07/18 at 6:30 PM for 5 Address: Ningxia Rd, Datong District, Taipei City, Taiwan 103 About: We love Taipei's less "popular" night markets and Ningxia is one of them. Here, you'll find super authentic Taiwanese food - find the fried taro balls from LYZ, gua bao, oyster pancakes, and more. Opening hours Sunday 5PM-1AM Monday 5PM-1AM Tuesday 5PM-1AM Wednesday 5PM-1AM Thursday 5PM-1AM Friday 5PM-1AM Saturday 5PM-1AM Phone number: +886 915 652 480 Website: http://www.nx-yes.tw/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E5%AF%A7%E5%A4%8F%E5%A4%9C%E5%B8%82- %E5%A4%A7%E5%90%8C%E5%8D%80 http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293913-d1768987-Reviews-Ningxia_Nightmarket-Taipei.html Day 4, Monday October 08, 2018

1: Farmed Taiwanese Caviar at Yu Zi Xiang Gu Guan 魚之鄉谷關 & Weightstone Wine Tasting (Activity) Reservation: Reservation on Mon 10/08/18 at 10:00 AM for 4 Address: 424, Taiwan, City, Heping District, 台中市和平區東關路一段松鶴一巷20-1號 About: Yu Zi Xiang Gu Guan produces quality farmed caviar and features a restaurant on site. Visit the farm, watch the sturgeon go by, and enjoy a meal here. If you have time, it's worth the trek to visit Weightstone Winery, making local still and sparkling wines. The family that started Weightstone has been farming for over 40 years, and given Taiwan's unique terrain (elevation here quickly climbs as high as 2500 meters), there are climates here that are excellent for wine-making despite being a tropical island. Weightstone Winery's grapes are grown in limestone soil, and the Musann Blanc varietal was developed specifically to capture the unique characteristics of tropical fruits in the wines. Opening hours Sunday 11AM-8PM Monday 11AM-7PM Tuesday 11AM-7PM Wednesday 11AM-7PM Thursday 11AM-7PM Friday 11AM-7PM Saturday 11AM-8PM Phone number: +886 4 2594 3319 Website: http://www.sturgeon.com.tw/

2: Taste Taiwan's best beef noodle soup at Gubami (Restaurant) Reservation: Reservation on Mon 10/08/18 at 12:30 PM for 4 Address: No. 46號, Cunzhong Street, West District, Taichung City, Taiwan 403 About: Gubami takes what is arguably one of Taiwan's national dishes, braised beef noodle soup, and elevates it to the next level. Sample multiple versions of this famous soup, from a more classic version, to a clear broth version, and even one done in a French style using veal jus and parmigiano, wild mushroom consomme and topped with smoked bone marrow. The garnish of wild lemon oil enhances the floral notes of the spices in the broth and adds a touch of acidity to this otherwise rich dish. Tip: Gubami is also home to a secret bar called Goût Bar. Their house cocktails are an elegantly curated mix featuring Jasmine, Chrysanthemum, and other flowers, but the bar staff here are equally skilled in the classics ranging from martinis to negronis and more. Opening hours Sunday 11:30AM-2:30PM, 6PM-9PM Monday Closed Tuesday 11:30AM-2:30PM, 6PM-9PM Wednesday 11:30AM-2:30PM, 6PM-9PM Thursday 11:30AM-2:30PM, 6PM-9PM Friday 11:30AM-2:30PM, 6PM-9PM Saturday 11:30AM-2:30PM, 6PM-9PM Phone number: +886 4 2376 3203 Website: https://www.facebook.com/gubami2018/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/gubami-%E5%B8%82%E8%A5%BF%E5%8D%80 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g13808397-d19260954-Reviews-Gubami-West_District_Taichung.html

3: Visit the Rainbow Village featuring murals painted by the "Rainbow Grandpa" (Activity) Address: 408, Taiwan, Taichung City, , 春安路56巷25號 About: div>When faced with the prospect of his village being bulldozed over to make room for new development, former soldier Huang Yung-fu decided to take matters into his own hands—literally. This 93-year old "Rainbow Grandpa" got up (and still does) at 3AM to paint the walls of his village with colorful murals. Now, it's become a major attraction for visitors curious to learn more about this unique and heartfelt story. So much so that the government has designated "Rainbow Village" a cultural landmark, keeping it safe from the destruction that nearby villages faced. /div> Opening hours Sunday 8AM-6PM Monday 8AM-6PM Tuesday 8AM-6PM Wednesday 8AM-6PM Thursday 8AM-6PM Friday 8AM-6PM Saturday 8AM-6PM Phone number: +886 4 2380 2351 Website: http://www.1949rainbow.com.tw/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E5%BD%A9%E8%99%B9%E7%9C%B7%E6%9D%91- %E5%8D%97%E5%B1%AF%E5%8D%80 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g13806759-d2236866-Reviews-Rainbow_Village_Taichung- Nantun_Taichung.html

4: Dine on Crab Specialties at 89 King Crab (Restaurant) Reservation: Reservation on Mon 10/08/18 at 5:30 PM for 4 Address: No. 89號, Hejiang Street, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10491 About: 89 King Crab is a hole-in-the-wall restaurant featuring giant king crabs. Pick out a crab from one of the live tanks, snap a photo with your new crab friend, then enjoy. The larger sections are served grilled, while the smaller parts are used for hot pot. Prices are based on weight and you can expect to spend between 8000-10000 NT ($250- $320 USD) on one giant crab, big enough to feed a large group. Opening hours Sunday 11:30AM-2PM, 5PM-9:30PM Monday 11:30AM-2PM, 5PM-9:30PM Tuesday 11:30AM-2PM, 5PM-9:30PM Wednesday 11:30AM-2PM, 5PM-9:30PM Thursday 11:30AM-2PM, 5PM-9:30PM Friday 11:30AM-2PM, 5PM-9:30PM Saturday 11:30AM-2PM, 5PM-9:30PM Phone number: +886 2 2501 6167 Website: https://m.facebook.com/gogoto89/?locale2=zh_TW Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/89%E5%B8%9D%E7%8E%8B%E8%9F%B9-%E4%B8%AD%E5%B1%B1%E5%8D%80 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g13808671-d6778721-Reviews-89_Fresh_Seafood_Restaurant- Zhongshan_District_Taipei.html