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In Defense of Andrew Zimmern

By: Joshua Samuel Brown 2019-01-072019-01-09

From the Editor, Voices From TaiwanFood, January, Taiwanese cuisineLeave a Comment

While Zimmern could have chosen his words (for which he’s apologized publicly) more carefully, taken in the context of the overall conversation it’s clear none of his comments were meant to disparage Chinese cuisine in America, or Chinese-Americans (in or out of the food industry). Zimmern’s respect for culinary culture and the people who work in the food industry is well-documented. As a journalist who has spent most of his adult life living in Taiwan and China and promoting their shared culinary and cultural heritage, I believe the social-media uproar over his comments are quite unjustified, and that his knee-jerk demotion should be overturned.

7 Taipei Eateries Beloved by Homesick Western Expats

By: Joshua Samuel Brown 2018-12-182018-12-18

From the Editor, Voices From Taiwanchristmas, december, restaurantLeave a Comment

Where to get western food in Taipei, suggested by Taiwan Scene and the Taipei expat community.

Goats and Gas Masks at Taiwan’s Hell Kitchen

By: Joshua Samuel Brown 2018-11-132018-11-14

From the EditorChiayi, Taiwan Travel Tips, Taiwanese cuisine, Uncle SheepLeave a Comment

Taiwan Scene Editor in Chief accompanies German TV company Maximus to Uncle Sheep Restaurant in Chiayi to watch it’s own make the world’s best goat hot pot!

Lord of Formosa: A Traveler’s Review

By: Joshua Samuel Brown 2018-05-312018-08-08

From the Editor, Voices From TaiwanCulture, History, Lord of Formosa, TainanLeave a Comment

Taiwan Scene reviews Joyce Bergvelt’s Lord of Formosa, a sweeping historical novel about Taiwan’s Dutch colonial period and the life of Admiral Koxinga.

Friday the Thirteenth in Taiwan

By: Joshua Samuel Brown 2018-04-132018-07-13

From the Editor, Voices From TaiwanBlack Friday, Culture, editor's pick in mayLeave a Comment

(4/13/2018) Today is Friday the thirteenth, a date most westerners associate with ill tidings, negative omens and bad luck in general. An entire blood-soaked film franchise is based on Friday the Thirteenth’s nefarious nature, and more than a few folks avoid traveling on the 13th day of any month that happens to fall on a Friday.

“Baby, it’s cold outside!” Winter in Taiwan

By: Joshua Samuel Brown 2018-02-122018-12-27

From the Editor, Voices From TaiwanWinter in TaiwanLeave a Comment

There’s no denying it – the mercury in Taiwan is dropping, especially up north. Even Siri is sympathetic. When I asked “What’s the weather in Taipei?” Siri responded in typical I-phone doggerel:

“Some bad weather coming to Taipei: Down to 9° Celsius today.”

Happy Birthday, Teresa Teng!

By: Taiwan Scene 2018-02-102018-05-30

From the Editor, Voices From TaiwanTeresa TengLeave a Comment

Today is Teresa Teng’s Birthday. I was alerted to this by the good folks at Google, who created this lovely illustration to commemorate the day.

Cycling in Taiwan: An Embarrassment of Riches

By: Taiwan Scene 2018-02-022018-05-30

From the Editor, Voices From TaiwanCyclingLeave a Comment

While the mercury dips dangerously in North America and rises in other parts of the globe for the last weekend in 2017, the forecast ion Taiwan is for cool and mostly dry around the island, or as I like to call it, cycling weather.

The Taipei Tai Chi Experience

By: Joshua Samuel Brown 2017-12-172018-05-29

From the Editor, Voices From TaiwanLeave a Comment

If you’ve spent any time at all in Taiwan or China, you’ve probably seen Tai Chi being practiced in parks, usually in the early morning by anything from single practitioners to large, semi-choreographed groups. For the past month or so I’ve been practicing Tai Chi myself three mornings a week, and I thought I’d use this week’s column to share my experience.

Henry Rollins is in Taipei

By: Taiwan Scene 2017-11-102018-05-22

From the Editor, Voices From TaiwanHenry Rollins, taipeiLeave a Comment

Earlier today I was having a conversation with my colleague, April, Social Media Manager for MyTaiwanTour. She’d noticed that there had been a sharp uptick in recent weeks to people searching for the term DaDaoCheng, and was curious about why. She also noted that the area’s been increasingly packed with foreign travelers.