Black Hat Jazz Coffee Bar Drift in the Rhythm of Dreams
Auto-TranslationThis is a jazz coffee bar filled with brotherly dreams and various happy stories. The owner, Xiao Yu, has created not just a cozy spot to enjoy jazz, but also a realization of his brother Tie Hou's lifelong wish. The laughter, heartwarming interactions, and the stories of each person in the shop all contribute to an atmosphere full of warmth, allowing dreams to continue to flow in the midst of ordinary daily life.
My first impression was on a day in October, when I passed by Bo'ai Road and discovered the Black Hat Jazz Coffee Bar (hereafter referred to as "Black Hat"). It immediately made its way onto my interview list. My second impression came from a playful phone call. "Just call me Xiao Yu, and the boss too," he said. When I asked which "Yu" it was, the boss laughed and replied, "It’s Xiao Yu, the good friend of Xiaowanko."
Black Hat opened its doors in early 2019, located between the Presidential Office and several judicial institutions, making it stand out in the neighborhood. The half-open space on the third floor adds a layer of comfort to the otherwise serious and restrained atmosphere surrounding it; the unique character of Black Hat comes from a pair of brothers—Tie Hou and Xiao Yu. Elder brother Tie Hou is an assistant professor at National Taiwan University, exceptionally intelligent since childhood, able to solve a thousand math problems consecutively, write code for three days before sleeping, and has a deep passion for mathematics, computer science, and AI. On the other end of the balance is younger brother Xiao Yu, who struggled with studying and even had an experience of dropping out; nonetheless, he graduated from the computer science program and made his mark in the insurance industry after entering the workforce. Tie Hou loves listening to jazz and traveling to Japan, while Xiao Yu enjoys rock music and spending time with family. Despite their many differences, the two brothers have always supported each other throughout their upbringing, sharing a profound brotherly bond.
Black Hat opened its doors in early 2019, located between the Presidential Office and several judicial institutions, making it stand out in the neighborhood. The half-open space on the third floor adds a layer of comfort to the otherwise serious and restrained atmosphere surrounding it; the unique character of Black Hat comes from a pair of brothers—Tie Hou and Xiao Yu. Elder brother Tie Hou is an assistant professor at National Taiwan University, exceptionally intelligent since childhood, able to solve a thousand math problems consecutively, write code for three days before sleeping, and has a deep passion for mathematics, computer science, and AI. On the other end of the balance is younger brother Xiao Yu, who struggled with studying and even had an experience of dropping out; nonetheless, he graduated from the computer science program and made his mark in the insurance industry after entering the workforce. Tie Hou loves listening to jazz and traveling to Japan, while Xiao Yu enjoys rock music and spending time with family. Despite their many differences, the two brothers have always supported each other throughout their upbringing, sharing a profound brotherly bond.
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