Experience Kaohsiung's Maritime Culinary Culture / 在微醺的波光中看見高雄色彩
◎Text by Jessica Lin ◎Photograph by Cian-you Chih
The best way to experience the Maritime Capital is by relaxing at one of its beautiful port side restaurants and cafes. Today we will feature two of Kaohsiung's most historic restaurants and lounge bars, situated right beside our famous port. The best time of year to enjoy these cafes and lounges is during the seasonal change when spring fades into summer. The best time to visit port is at night, when visitors can catch sight of some of its most beautiful views. Enjoy the ambiance of the moonlight over the ocean while sipping a glass of wine and savoring the local cuisine.
Sizihwan Harbor Villa Chinese Restaurant & Lounge
The Sizihwan Harbor Villa Chinese Restaurant & Lounge, is located on Pier 1, at the far side of the Sizihwan Bay. Modern but reminiscent, the building is a western-style complex that was built in the 1930s.
At the Harbor Villa, different areas boast distinctly different atmospheres. The back building has a Memoirs of Shanghai theme, mixed with Thai and Indonesian decors. This gives the back dining area a very exotic ambiance. On the second floor of the front
building are private rooms. These still maintain their original layouts. The area includes grandma's bedroom and a large elegant reception area. Even the delicately designed old-style windows remain intact. These elements allow patrons to experience the splendor the wealthy previous owners once enjoyed.
In the back building, lounge bar opens after 9pm and is located on the second floor to the rear. This space boasts beautiful high ceilings and is a great place to relax. Dishes served in the lounge are a delicate fusion of oriental and maritime cuisine and are exclusive to the restaurant. There is an outdoor patio on the third floor. Here visitors can get fantastic views of the ferry station and Pier 1. Here patrons can enjoy the scenery and the gentle ocean breeze.
Huati Lounge Bar
Another hotspot along the port is a place called Huati Lounge Bar. This establishment was remodeled from an old warehouse and is a great fixture of Fisherman's Wharf. Located on the far side of the Kaohsiung Port, Huati Loung Bar is designed with a traditional Chinese theme. There are Chinese-style paintings, a huge red lantern chandelier and eastern-style totems. The tables and chairs are from the Ming Dynasty and is the best place in town to enjoy the succulent flavors of ancient China.
Huati Lounge Bar is a huge space considering it used to be a warehouse. The center is two to three stories in height and has a special T-shaped performance area for live bands. This special stage design allows performers to interact with the audience. Performances vary and can feature anything from rock to jazz or modern music performed with an erdu fiddle and other traditional Chinese instruments. There is something for everyone at the Huati Lounge Bar. The outdoor patio and second floor all boast great views of the port. Patrons can watch ships coming and going in the port, while they enjoy drinks and live music.
在微醺的波光中看見高雄色彩
造訪高雄 水岸餐廳
◎文/林昀熹 ◎攝影/史乾佑
要如何感受高雄這個水岸城市之美?在乍暖還涼的春夏之際,港邊的夜晚最是迷人,此時要是能夠一邊品嘗佳餚與美酒,一邊透過微醺的粼粼波光欣賞水岸美景,真是再美好不過了;高雄就有不少這樣的水岸餐廳或酒吧,能夠讓你以最近的距離,感受迷人的港邊色彩。 西子灣旁的懷舊風情
位於西子灣對岸、第一船渠旁的「鼓波洋樓」(Harbor Villa Chinese Restaurant & Lounge),是一處既懷舊又新潮的地方。餐廳所在是一棟建於三○年代的洋樓,樓房分為前後兩棟
「鼓波洋樓」的各樓層、各區域都有著各自不同的風情。後棟的餐廳裡以老上海中國風為主軸,混搭泰國與印尼風情,成為別有情調的用餐空間。二樓前棟則是各種包廂,保留了屋主原本的房間格局,有一絲不苟的老奶奶的房間、有優雅的大型聚會空間,連設計精巧的老式窗戶都予以保留,讓人感受大宅門的精緻。
而二樓後棟在晚上九點以後則是沙發酒吧,寬敞而高挑的空間,讓人完全放鬆,自家研發的獨特餐點,精緻而充滿東方港灣風情,相當值得一試。三樓則是開放的露台,在這裡可以眺望輪渡站與一號船渠的景緻,涼風習習吹來,總令人感到無限舒暢。
碼頭邊的音樂能量
在高雄港的另一頭,漁人碼頭的旁邊則有著舊倉庫改建的「畫堤時尚音樂餐廳」(Huati Lounge Bar)。「畫堤」同樣以中國風為設計主軸,裡頭不但有許多中國風的畫作,還有大紅燈籠般的吊燈,東方感十足的圖騰與壁飾,而明式桌椅更讓人們感受到古典的中國氣息。
由於以前是倉庫,「畫堤」的空間相當寬敞,挑高兩、三層樓的中央空間是全店焦點─現場演唱的舞台,特殊的T型伸展台般的演唱舞台,讓演唱者可以更深入與觀眾互動,每天展演著不同的音樂風格:搖滾、爵士、流行......,還有以二胡等中國傳統樂器演奏的現代音樂,讓你耳目一新。
而即使不坐在外面的露天座位,從二樓的座位望出去,就是壯闊的高雄港,而且常常有大輪船就停在旁邊,如此近距離地與大船、港灣共同飲酒、聽現場演唱,或許這是高雄才能感受到的特殊經驗了!。