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The most spectacular food festival ever, the 《2019 Gourmet Taipei International Food Festival》, kicked off with a bang on September 28 and 29 at Huashan 1914 Creative Park in Taipei.
JUJU Spanish Gastrobar’s Iberian Peninsula Culinary Journey. (Photo / 2019 International Food Festival, same below)
The 《2019 Gourmet Taipei International Food Festival》 features over 20 high-end international restaurants showcasing their offerings, along with hundreds of premium wines and imported foods for foodies to sample. Enjoy a one-stop global wine and cuisine journey with “18 Perfect Pairing Tasting Classes,” “Sommelier-Led Gourmet & Wine Tours,” and “Chef’s Table Showcases” from various participating eateries. The venue also introduces a first-ever “e-Pay Multi-Payment” cashless transaction service.
Chef Arelis Reyes, presenting exquisite South American delicacies
JUJU’s Spanish fruit wine SANGRÍA at 180 RMB
Led by seven elite sommeliers from the 《Taiwan Sommelier Association》, alongside chefs from the US, France, Italy, Japan, China, India, and Spain, the event offers exclusive autumn-inspired wine pairings that break the traditional mold of one wine per dish. Over a hundred exquisitely prepared wine-food combinations are available at affordable prices, making gourmet wine pairing no longer exclusive to hotels and fine dining establishments. Get ready for an unconventional culinary thrill and savor the tastes of the world all in one place.
Pigeon pea rice at 50 RMB, three-milk cake at 60 RMB, tuna rice balls at 70 RMB / 2 pcs, braised chicken at 80 RMB, seafood salad at 100 RMB
In addition to satisfying all your cravings in one stop, the 《2019 Gourmet Taipei International Food Festival》 also serves as an educational hub for food enthusiasts looking to refine their palates. At the FIJI Water – Wine & Water Tasting Classroom, you can attend the “18 Perfect Pairing Tasting Classes,” where Glenfiddich, Treasury Wine Estates, and the Sommelier Association offer a continuous stream of enriching wine knowledge. Meanwhile, the “Sommelier-Led Gourmet & Wine Tours,” guided by the seven elite sommeliers, will take you through various restaurants at the event, offering an in-depth experience of the art and joy of wine and food pairing.
Putting a classic Taiwanese street snack—crispy fried chicken—on the gourmet pedestal, this dish features multiple layers of fried textures paired with six specially selected sauces that blend Eastern and Western flavors. While beer is a great match, sommeliers recommend chilled white wine as an elegant choice that elevates the flavor profile even further.
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