Hollywood Underground Italian pasta mia lunch and dinner buffet! The Hollywood Underground is now serving an Italian pasta buffet for lunch and dinner, Monday through Sunday from 11:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Select your own pasta and sauces and the chefs will prepare the dishes according to your preferences. Salads, soups, desserts and fruits are also available. Lunch is NT$330, dinner NT$450 (subject to 10% service charge). B1, No. 201 Tunhua S. Road, Sec. 2, Taipei; basement of the Far Eastern Plaza Hotel.  (02) 2376-3219 For reservations call (02) 2378-8888  ext. 5560.  Pure Jazz One of the premiere nightclubs for local talent. A great place to go to unwind and listen to great jazz. Get a table, light up a cigarette and you're all set. No. 80, Anho Road, Sec. 1, Taipei; (02) 2700-6111 Orange Taipei's party nights continue with Orange disco's G.E.T. (Gay East Taipei) parties every Friday. All bottled beer is NT$100, tequila shots NT$50, every Friday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. No. 178-2 Changan E. Road, Sec. 2, Taipei; (02) 2776-1121 Ziga Zaga Gas Werk plays music all week long. This 5-piece band has toured Japan, Korea, Hawaii and Africa.  Cover is NT$500 (admission includes one drink). Thursday is Ladies' Night. Ziga Zaga also has award-winning chef Gabriele Montevecchio working his magic in the kitchen. Grand Hyatt Taipei, No. 2 Sungshou Road, Taipei; (02) 2720-1200 ext. 3288 Mix 50/90 Salsa nights at Mix 50/90! Great Latin beats provided by Equiano, a Colombian band. (The band also gives dance lessons on Mondays to Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.!) Check them out as an alternative to the standard disco fare available throughout the city. Open 9:30 p.m. - 2:30 a.m. on Mon.-Thurs.; 9:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday; closed Sundays. Minimum charge is NT$480 Monday-Thursday; NT$580 Fri.-Sat. Ladies Night on Tuesdays. Prices are subject to a 10% service charge. Lai Lai Sheraton. B1, No. 12 Chunghsiao E., Road, Sec. 1, Taipei; (02) 2321-5511 ext. 8333 TU A little small and smokey, but let's face it, that's one of the reasons for going here! Thurs., Sat., & Sun the TU New Orleans band whips the crowd into a frenzy. Fri. nights are reserved for the smooth sounds of the Rhythm Kings. Cover is NT$200 Sun. - Thurs. and NT$300 Fri. B1, No. 249 Fushing S. Road, Sec. 1, Taipei; (02) 2704-7290 Room 18 New disco/pub in the Warner Village cinema complex. This is turning into the place where local celebrities show up.  B1, No. 18 Sungshou Road. (02) 2345-2778 Saints & Sinners This fun bar and restaurant welcomes both saints and sinners, and, depending on your proclivities, this place could be heaven or it could be hell. Big screen TV, foosball and air hockey. Variety of drinks on tap. The kitchen serves Thai, Chinese and Western food. No. 114-116 An-ho Road, Sec. 2, Taipei; (02) 2739-9001 Whisky A Go Go Longtime expats may remember the original Whisky A Go Go, one of the best joints in town to catch live acts. Well, the popular disco has reopened its doors. No. 317 Chunghsiao East Road, Sec. 6, Taipei; (02) 2654-6778 Plush and 911 The Living Mall boasts two new nightclubs next door to each other. Plush and 911 are quickly becoming the place for Taipei's trendiest, sexiest and hottest citizens to be seen. Cover charge is NT$350 on weeknights and NT$500 on Friday and Saturday. Open from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. daily.  No. 12 Dungshing Road (in the Core Pacific City Living Mall), Taipei Carnegie's This upscale joint features a shooter list consisting of 366 drinks. That's one new drink every day for one entire year.  No. 100 Anho Road, Sec. 2, Taipei; (02) 2325-4433 Twins Disco Pub High-tech setting and food, open 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.; local singers/bands play three sets daily; minimum is NT$350; all bottled liquors 2-for-1 B2, No. 223 Tunhua South Road., Sec. 1, Taipei; (02) 2740-6199

The Ploughman Inn This is one of the oldest pubs in town. With all you can eat Mongolian BBQ and great entertainment, the Ploughman Inn is a great value. Homey atmosphere, friendly staff and a great place to go to relax and unwind. No. 8 Tunhwa S. Rd. Lane 232, Taipei; (02) 8773-6306 Kiss La Bocca This place stands as a temple for those devotees of big music and if you have the cash, big face.  Good music from live band World Premiere on Fri. and Sat. The owners have recently added a Techno lounge called Plus2 at the back, complete with massive sofas for you to crashout on and watch videos.  Kiss is perhaps the granddaddy of all discos in Taipei. Go there and see what all the fuss is about! Cover NT$350 on Sun. - Thu., NT$500 on Fri. and Sat. Happy hour every Sat. nite from 12 a.m. - 1a.m. Ladies Night on Wed. No. 166 Tunhua N. Road at Magnolia Hotel; (02) 2712-1201 The Living Room Hot spot for good music. Hang out for foreigners and locals. Look at this place as your own living room away from home. Great food, and live acts, both local and foreign perform daily. Open Tues. - Fri. from noon to midnight; 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Saturdays. 3/F, No. 8 Nanking E. Road, Sec. 5;  (02) 8787-4154 Juliana. This is probably the hottest spot in all of Taipei for locals. Part restaurant, part disco, this place is always packed. It's one of the few places where you almost always have to wait in line to get in. If you want to see what's hot among the local set, this is the place to go. Don't worry about the police and suspicious-looking guys in sunglasses who loiter around the place! No. 102 Civil Blvd., Sec. 4;  (02) 2721-5711 Texound Owned by several DJs, this place plays real music, as in electronic dance music every night. And, as you would expect, the music is on great sound systems. Get ready to dance all night and then into the morning. Admission is NT$450. B1, No.26, Sec.3, Nanking East Road; (02) 2502-2999 Antonio's Cafe Radio personality and singer Richie Walker performs at Antonio's Cafe Studio in the Grand Formosa Regent in Taipei, Tuesdays through Sundays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. No. 41 Chungshan North Rd, Sec. 2, Taipei Score  Serves up classic rock with hamburgers. This American-style saloon also has a large screen TV and pool table.  No. 67 Tungfeng Street (the first street south of Jenai circle); (02) 2706-2162 Sean's Irish Pub at The Westin Taipei Popular pub at the Westin Taipei features live band and great food and drinks. NT$300 cover charge (includes one drink) from Monday to Thursday after 9:30 p.m. NT$400 (with one drink) on weekends and holidays.  No. 133 Nanking East Road, Sec. 3, Taipei; (02) 8770-6565

The True Quaff. A warm and friendly gay pub in the heart of the Hsimenting district. Offers reasonably priced drinks in a warm and cozy environment with karaoke and multicultural crowd. Open everyday, 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. 2F, No. 191 Hsining South Road, Taipei; (02) 2388-5090 Wu Chang Street "Spicy Girl" teashops. You've heard about 'em, you've probably seen 'em on TV,  but where are they in Taipei? Down Wuchang Street in Hsimenting. These tamed-down versions of Taichung's Spicy Girl teashops feature scantily-clad girls luring passersby into dank, cavern-like restaurants. The drinks are actually pretty good.

Imperial Inter-Continental Taipei. ICRT DJ and guitar wizard Richie Walker returns to the Continental. Check out this one-man band from Monday - Friday, 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The Continental serves drinks and food. No. 600 Linshen N. Road, Taipei; (02) 2596-5111 My Place. Intimate, elegant yet relaxed with pool and darts; Draft beer for NT$90. Happy Hour 7-9 p.m. No live music, but Sophie, the manager, will sing if asked. No. 3-1 Shuang Cheng Street, Lane 32, Taipei; (02) 2591-4269 Malibu West A California-style bar and restaurant serving a good range of authentic Mexican and Western dishes. Opens at 11 p.m. - 3 a.m. (extends to 4 a.m. on Sat.). Happy Hour is from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. daily when all drinks are sold at 20% off.  Loud and noisy, lots of fun, American-style. No. 9 Shuang Cheng Street, Lane 25, Taipei;  (02) 2592-8228 Subic - Ava's Kitchen. Country place serves great Asian foods. Lunch as low at NT$98. Beer only NT$79. Opens 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. 1F, No. 18 Chungshan N. Road, Sec. 3, Lane 55, Taipei; (02) 2586-2060 The Bridge. A fun little place staffed by fun-loving babes. Happy hour runs from 8-9 p.m. and kicking out time is when the last drinker leaves. No. 11, Lane 19, Shuan Cheng St., Taipei; (02) 2594-1950 The Manila Pub Restaurant Filipino pub/restaurant in Taipei. Enjoy your night with friendly patrons and bartenders.  No. 4, 1F, Lane 32, Shuangcheng Street; (02) 2599-6039

The Pig This successful locally-born franchise is a pub with all the atmosphere of a traditional pub. On regular days Happy hour is from 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. when every drink is buy 1 get 1 free. Live bands play Mon. - Sat. from 9:30  p.m. - midnight. Mocho Mas plays Latin hits to spice up your Sundays from 9:30 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. No. 78 Tienmu E. Road, Taipei;  (02) 2874-0630 The Post Home American style bar & grill serving decent grub and drinks at reasonable prices. Weekend happy hour is from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. when it 2 for 1, and from 5-8 p.m. on weekdays. The place also serves brunch between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. No. 31, Lane 35, Chungshan N. Road, Sec. 6; (02) 2835-6491 The Windsor Resembling a European Chalet, this place fits right in amongst Tienmu's hilly streets. A little pricey for drinks and food, but it has an outstanding beer garden that, coming into summer, will  prove very enticing for thirsty patrons. Located just behind Haagen Daas. No.2, Alley 16, Lane 38, Tien Yuh Street, Tien Mu;  (02) 2875-4038

The 8-1/2 Classic Theater Not exactly a pub - but a great place to go to relax  and watch great movies. This theater has a coffee shop and an excellent collection of films you can view in a private screening room or rent. No. 16 Pokuan E. Street, Taichung; (04) 321-3923 Edge Sister club to the Taipei Edge with DJs from Taipei and Taichung playing ambient and trance. B1, No. 229, Chung Hsing St., (04) 325-8506

Pig & Whistle. Friendly British-style pub with live music nightly. Extensive international menu features steak, Mexican food, pizzas and much open. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 3 a.m. (4 a.m. on weekends). 2-for-1 Happy Hour at 9:30 p.m. daily. Come on down and make some new friends. No. 199, Ssewei 4th Road, Kaohsiung; (07) 330-1006 Brass Rail Tavern. Cozy bar with happy hour from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Live jazz band plays every weekend. No. 21, Wu Fu 4th Road, Kaohsiung;  (07) 521-5643 Green Jungle This is one of Kaoshiung's mainstays. Fun place, great people. No. 200 Chung Cheng 2nd Road, Kaohsiung; (07) 225-6919