Here is a good brief video about Taipei 101. the observatory to the top is interesting. There are several good restaurants in the Taipei 101 Mall. Within walking distance of Taipei 101, there are Warner Village and department stores like Mitsukoshi. many good yummy food everywhere.
the National Palace Museum is an interesting place to visit with many culture things to look at. even though it's a little bit out of the city, but it's worth it. check out this short video. If you're looking for something closer, the National Concert Hall in the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall may have concerts or events. there's a cafe and gift shop. the grounds are beautifully maintained like a park.
Taipei City Guide
Wiki Forumosa
Taipei Lantern Festival - Year of Dog
Celebrate birth of God of Heaven during the lunar new year. Actually, they look kind of ghostly with dark red face and long black beard, maybe to scare of the evil spirits!
Pizza Pub at Lai Lai with our friends Angela, Leo, Jonathan & Lin family. The wood-fired oven pizza is fabulous and their live entertainment takes requests.
