Old Times New Things. "I am very interested in the preservation of historical sites, historical culture, and artistic appreciation." Zhang Jia-xiu, CEO of 'Old Times New Things,' explained from the outset. "I am very interested in the preservation of historical sites, historical culture, and artistic appreciation." Zhang Jia-xiu, CEO of 'Old Times New Things,' explained from the outset why she decided to renovate a 70-year-old house and run a restaurant across different fields. "However, we cannot just preserve the historical feel of the old house; we must also move forward with the pulse of the times," she added, explaining the reason for incorporating 'New Things' into the store's name. CEO Zhang Jia-xiu, who has her own ideas about management, insists on using local ingredients in her dishes and local characteristic elements as themes for the interior decoration. This not only allows customers to eat healthily but also to appreciate the beauty of Chiayi's landscape and culture. For example, the ceiling from the first to the second floor is painted with the starry sky of Alishan by artist Lu Ming-shi, allowing visitors to see the entire Milky Way. Incorporating the concept of Minxiong's ancient name, 'Da Mao' (Fighting Cat), the store also features many cat-themed decorations and thoughtful touches. With her nursing background, she has made the most of the two-story old house. The first floor is used as a restaurant, while the second floor not only retains its original Japanese wooden charm but also incorporates new art installations, becoming a new social media check-in spot. The second floor has a specially designed 'foot bath' area, hoping to promote the concept of foot care in Taiwan. Not only has she incorporated a lot of creativity into the creation and use of space, but the dining aspect is also not lacking.
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