If looking to visit Taiwan, August is one of the best months if you are planning on indulging in the culinary aspects of Taiwan.  August is when they hold the annual Taiwan Culinary Exhibition.  This event lasts four days, and is where you can delight in the showcases from Taipei’s most exclusive restaurants.

 Last year it was held downtown at the Taipei Exhibition Hall.  Here they housed well-organized booths where visitors could freely inspect any plate that interests them.  It featured Taiwan’s top chefs from 12 world-class hotels and restaurants.  This allows for visitors who are in the country for a limited-time to get an idea of the upscale restaurants that they have to choose from during their stay.

 The Exhibition also featured the World Culinary Contest, where eight teams from seven countries competed before a panel of judges from around the world, which focused on innovative Chinese cuisine.  The Exhibition also featured a “spice summit.”  This is where visitors can discuss and taste peppers and other bold Sichuan flavors. 

 Clients can sample and shop as they tour through the contests and booths, and they also offer cooking classes hourly.  They also offer demonstrations of the latest cooking gadgets, creative napkin folding, and cookware durability.  If you plan on attending this year’s Exhibition (which is held August 15-18), it is advised you make reservations as early as possible, as the hotels in the area tend to book up during this time.

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