Juliana and I had one of those unscheduled lunches yesterday... and it was a very nice break from all the work and hassles I was going through from a project that was never really a project.... but that's another story.... something I try to not think about too much - for now... LOL...Anyway, Juliana called to tell me about a mutual friend's art on display as part of a "Pirate Exhibition" at Tom's Diner... off of Chung Hsiao North Rd.and it only running thru the 12th of DEC... so of course we had to go.... plus, it is a diner - so Burgers and Fries - for sure!!!! LUCKY US!!!
The food was actually good.... just as good as TGI Fridays or Chili's, if not better.... and priced modestly... a little less than NT$300 ($9.00US) for a set meal (main course of pasta, burger or hot dogs; hot or cold drink; and desserts - you choose from the 4 different flavours of Sundaes on the menu! Not bad at all....
The place was FUN!!! A quaint, hole in the wall, entrance that leads you to the 2nd Floor resto - all in red, white and black - truly, reminiscent of the better diners I frequent in San Francisco, California. It also has lots of biiig windows overlooking the streets... and since it is not that big of a place, every table gets a window seat!!! It also has a very nice counter style seating with cool swivel red stools.... And of course, the BIGGEST DRAW for us both: the place is overflowing with Vinyl Toys on display!!! At the moment, Pirate themed vinyl toys, tote bags, memorabilias, and :oh-so-cool" sketches and illustrations (by well known and not-so-well known, talented artists) adorns every nook and cranny of the place.... the vinyl toys are soooo cool and ecclectic... Premium Toys, TOFU, Disney Characters, Big Boy, so many other cuties whose names escapes me now.... Blythe dolls even!
Our friend, Jin Jin's COOL ART! She is actually the one that told Juliana about this place and the cool Exhibition...
Love this Display cased overflowing with Pirate Themed Toys... including a Pirate's Ship!
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Tom's Diner
1F, No.2, Lane 248, Sec.4, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Da An District
Taipei City, 106, Taiwan
0287736664
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HeHeHe! As usual, you are fast on posting photos. Unfortunately, just found out that JinJin has resigned from the company...Sad...
Really a great meal that we had.(I was not expecting the food to be good as I was wishing to see the exhibition...) I counted that as a bonus!
Should go the Diner some other time, I enjoyed food and atmospere. What a surprise to learn that the Diner has opened since 1995! What have we missed!
Oh No! I am sorry to hear that she is leaving or has left MT! I wish her well...
I loved the time and being at TOm's Diner with you... it was FUN.... i like it when we find FUN places as these...
Thanks again and till the next one....
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