Monica Liau is a freelance writer based in the US. For the past decade and a half, she’s been focused on writing food and culture pieces around the globe, including China, Taiwan, and Turkey. In addition to writing, she works with F&B companies to develop their product mix and marketing strategy. You can see more of her work at www.monicaliau.com.
To Understand Taiwan’s Quietly Defiant Drinking Culture, You Drink at Chán Shífāng
The Taipei bar is a showcase for the island nation's complex, singular identity—right down to its menu of homegrown drinks.
- story: Monica Liau
- illustration: Sean Marc Lee