I’ve been following the food scene in Taipei quite carefully this past year and have been intrigued by the local specialties and the seasonal produce only found on the island.

Every now and then, a restaurant falls off my radar and when I finally get around to a visit, I kick myself for waiting so long. Sydney’s Bentley Restaurant & Bar is one of these.

I am a total devotee of traditional world cuisine. My frequent trips to Japan inevitably lead me to another astonishing meal, thus is the quality of restaurants there. Of course, the reality for me is that I visit as much as I would like to. This leads me to seek out the best quality I can find on my home turf.

Is anyone else a little puzzled about that little oddity that often appears at the beginning of your dining experience?