Located in Da’an District Taipei, the Historical Grand Courtyard (大院子) was founded during the Japanese occupation era during which it served as a dormitory for teachers and professors. After a fire destroyed the building in 2013, however, it was restored as a restaurant and art gallery in 2018, taking on the name “Grand Courtyard” (大院子).
The courtyard offers a variety of culinary options, including Red Wine Beef Stew, Yellow Chicken Curry and Rib Eye Steak. These meals also come in sets, which offer a daily soup, salad and tea. Deserts such as lemon tart and apple pie are also offered.
▲紅酒燉牛肉｜Red Wine Beef Stew（Courtesy of Spencer)森林系餐廳四周綠意盎然，其建築體以玻璃屋打造，室內自然採光，舒適愜意的氣氛非常適合邀約三五好友來野餐，享受浪漫午茶時光。
The restaurant is surrounded by glass walls that provide great natural lighting. The atmosphere is ideal for picnics and afternoon teas.
The building itself is a quaint one, combining medieval and modern materials. The stone path leading up to the restaurant is also quite picturesque, offering a good backdrop for those who may wish to take a picture.
▲石頭步道從大門往外延伸|The stone path leading up to the restaurant is also quite picturesque, offering a good backdrop for those who may wish to take a picture.(Courtesy of Spencer)以為這樣就逛完了嗎？難得到訪這座美麗玻璃屋，千萬別錯過座落於大院子正中心的藝廊。近期畫廊正展出留美台灣藝術家鄭麗雲的油畫作品。鄭麗雲的油畫主題圍繞在水、土、火、空氣。她利用獨特技法，創作出由飄逸白絲線構成的柔美畫面。
The restaurant is not the only focus though. Located in the center of the courtyard, the art gallery showcases works of artist Leigh Wen, whose oil paintings combine elements of water, earth, fire and air. The paintings are made with a special technique, which results in trailing white lines over the paintings.
▲近期畫廊正展出留美台灣藝術家鄭麗雲的油畫作品。｜Located in the center of the courtyard, the art gallery exhibits the works of artist Leigh Wen. (Courtesy of Spencer)▲近期畫廊正展出留美台灣藝術家鄭麗雲的油畫作品。｜Located in the center of the courtyard, the art gallery exhibits the works of artist Leigh Wen. (Courtesy of Spencer)▲近期畫廊正展出留美台灣藝術家鄭麗雲的油畫作品。｜Located in the center of the courtyard, the art gallery exhibits the works of artist Leigh Wen. (Courtesy of Spencer)只要有在餐廳消費，就可以免費參觀這相當值得一訪的畫廊。
The art gallery offers free admission to anyone who makes purchases at the restaurants.
For anyone interested in visiting, the courtyard can be easily reached through the MRT, simply exit through the second exit on “Taipower Building Station” (台電大樓站) and walk down Xinhai Road before turning left at Lane 39 Taishun Street.
▲大院子｜Historical Grand Courtyard. (Courtesy of Spencer)原文自 《The China Post》