https://www.scmp.com/rss/326378/feed Think Macau is simply a place for the gambling fiend? Think again. We show you a side of the island that you have never seen before. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Josiah Ng Josiah Ng There is no hyperbole in what some people might consider to be Macau’s unlikely claim to fame – even the scholarly gatekeepers at Unesco recognise the city as home to the world’s “first fusion cuisine”. Its listing as a Creative City of Gastronomy cites a more familiar framing: “combining Eastern and Western culture”, which is thanks to its prime Pearl River Delta vantage, its over 400 years under Portuguese administration, and its influence in turn on the cuisines of Malaysia, Japan, Brazil and... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3266917/macaus-mix-chinese-and-portuguese-food-was-first-fusion-cuisine-according-unesco?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3266917/macaus-mix-chinese-and-portuguese-food-was-first-fusion-cuisine-according-unesco?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Jun 2024 03:00:10 +0000 Not far from the shadow of the sparkling golden behemoth that is the Grand Lisboa casino hotel lies one of Macau’s oldest ice cream parlours, where generations of residents have congregated for more than 50 years. Time has largely passed over the delightfully retro interiors, which has helped earn it a place on the tourist radar. They flock here to preen in front of the red-bean-coloured facade with “Lai Kei Ice Cream” written across it in gold – and to get their hands on its signature ice cream... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/food-drink/article/3240783/how-does-one-macaus-oldest-ice-cream-shops-stay-relevant-lai-kei-owner-says-its-all-about-human?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/food-drink/article/3240783/how-does-one-macaus-oldest-ice-cream-shops-stay-relevant-lai-kei-owner-says-its-all-about-human?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Nov 2023 23:15:20 +0000 Like many other children in Macau during the 1970s, I was stuck on street gambling, like marble racing. The first time I heard of Stanley Ho Hung-sun and his gaming empire was through my uncle, who one evening excitedly tossed a lot of 50-cent coins on a table while I was playing with my elder brother at home. He told us he had won all these coins from a slot-machine in the extravagant Casino Lisboa founded by gaming tycoon Ho Hung-sun. Widely known as Brother Sun, Stanley Ho – who died this... https://www.scmp.com/comment/letters/article/3086632/macau-casino-tycoon-stanley-ho-touched-many-lives?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/letters/article/3086632/macau-casino-tycoon-stanley-ho-touched-many-lives?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 30 May 2020 23:00:16 +0000 Hong Kong’s elite are no stranger to gala dinners, whether they are raising money for charity or attending an awards night. Diners expect excellence as the culinary scene has evolved with chefs offering more refined and innovative dishes. With the foodie subculture now mainstream, chefs have their work cut out producing hundreds of meals that need to go out at the same time on a gala night while maintaining their usual high standards. One such event was the recent Michelin Gala Night. Since the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3050688/how-top-chefs-alain-ducasse-and-pierre-herme-get-7-course?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3050688/how-top-chefs-alain-ducasse-and-pierre-herme-get-7-course?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 15 Feb 2020 05:00:17 +0000 As the dust settles on another Michelin award ceremony for the 12th edition of the Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2020, which took place on December 17 at the Grand Hyatt Macau, it was exciting to see who was on the revered list this year. However, as always, I was left wondering why some obvious choices were ignored, and why some went down in rank. The usual suspects retained their three star status: Caprice, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, Lung King Heen, 8 ½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana Hong Kong, T’ang... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3042966/which-hong-kong-and-macau-restaurants-kept-and-which?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3042966/which-hong-kong-and-macau-restaurants-kept-and-which?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Dec 2019 08:00:14 +0000 Celebrate the arrival of 2020 with some of the best culinary experiences in town. Whether it is a delicious feast before the countdown madness begins or a soothing brunch for that New Year’s Day hangover, there are ideas for everyone. Alto This modern steakhouse atop V Point in Causeway Bay offers a five-course festive menu to round off 2019. With bird’s-eye views of the city and a rooftop bar, this is the perfect spot for New Year’s Eve revelries. The menu starts with an amuse bouche and a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3041189/where-eat-new-years-eve-hong-kong-and-macau-best-places?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3041189/where-eat-new-years-eve-hong-kong-and-macau-best-places?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Dec 2019 04:00:17 +0000 What: Sands Macao Fashion Week Gala Dinner Where: The Venetian Macao Happenings: Upholding the objective of building Macau into Asia’s top luxury travel and shopping destination, Sands Resorts Macao hosted the second Macao Fashion Week in October. The week of events started with a gala dinner at The Venetian Macao on October 17. Why did Elie Saab feature Chinese-inspired designs at Paris Fashion Week? Partnering with French house Balmain, Sands brought several couture pieces from Paris for a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3035208/jane-zhang-dolphin-princess-lights-sands-macao-fashion-week?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3035208/jane-zhang-dolphin-princess-lights-sands-macao-fashion-week?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 29 Oct 2019 04:00:10 +0000 With all the developments at the main Cotai Strip, it’s not surprising that Altira Macau has been slightly in the shadows of late. That’s not a reflection of the fortunes of a hotel which has just celebrated 10 consecutive years of achieving 5 stars for hospitality and service from Forbes. The hotel has long been one of my favourites in Macau, especially if I’m looking for a relaxing staycation and not frenzied gambling or shopping. Because of its location, it’s understandable that it sometimes... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/well-being/article/3020260/we-review-altira-spa-macaus-new-prodige-des-oceans-face?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/well-being/article/3020260/we-review-altira-spa-macaus-new-prodige-des-oceans-face?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 27 Jul 2019 06:00:08 +0000 It’s essentially a billionaire’s playground. Think pilotless cars and bulletproof extreme utility vehicles – you’ll see all this and more at TheArsenale, here in Asia for the first time. The brand’s retail showroom will be open to the public from Friday at The Boulevard in Macau’s City of Dreams resort. Dubbed the most insane garage in the world’, TheArsenale’s mission is to ‘connect the world’s best builders, finest brands and accurate designers with … the world’s most sophisticated riders,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3019930/billionaires-playground-how-thearsenale-finds-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3019930/billionaires-playground-how-thearsenale-finds-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Jul 2019 02:00:13 +0000 Food is a big part of Macau. The city was named Unesco’s “creative city of gastronomy” in 2017, and it’s where Asia’s 50 Best Restaurant awards were announced for two straight years. Sands Resorts Macao, where Dianping’s Black Pearl awards were announced two years in a row, houses Michelin stars as well as Black Pearl Guide diamonds. To celebrate Art Macao, the integrated resort has prepared delicious, aesthetically pleasing menus. Here are restaurants that feature gourmet works of art among... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3018816/how-art-macao-inspiring-4-restaurants-create-gourmet-works?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3018816/how-art-macao-inspiring-4-restaurants-create-gourmet-works?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 20 Jul 2019 18:00:05 +0000 As one of the world’s most decorated chefs, Alain Ducasse is known for his forensic attention to detail – from thrice-ironed tablecloths to hand-picked decor and cutlery. But he has an unexpected weapon in his pursuit of perfection: he closely monitors social media to keep an eye on customer reviews of his culinary empire. Before we opened here we spent three years choosing every detail. I know every object, there was a lot of personal involvement Alain Ducasse The 62-year-old is the doyen of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/3018382/how-chef-alain-ducasse-uses-social-media-monitor-his?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/3018382/how-chef-alain-ducasse-uses-social-media-monitor-his?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 13 Jul 2019 08:00:06 +0000 Summer on the French Riviera? We don’t have to go to Cannes to experience that, and STYLE was there to witness it all. Parfums Christian Dior and luxury travel retailer DFS Group threw a delightful summer party that saw the most colourful popcorn, champagne and beauty colours in Galleria by DFS at City of Dreams, Macau, to celebrate its pop-up store. Festooned with flashes of pink and a pool of pink beach balls, the pop-up space is all about giving customers an immersive experience of summer,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/3017977/cannes-glamour-your-fingertips-city-dreams-macau?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/3017977/cannes-glamour-your-fingertips-city-dreams-macau?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Jul 2019 07:00:13 +0000 Kelvin Au Yeung, executive chef of Jade Dragon at City of Dreams, Macau, knew he would have big shoes to fill when the then-executive chef left to join another hotel last year. Jade Dragon had consistently received two Michelin stars since 2016 – and has been on South China Morning Post’s 100 Top Tables list since 2014 – and everyone was waiting with bated breath to see if it could retain its stars. It is also one of only two Macau restaurants to make the Asia’s Best 50 Restaurants 2019... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3013419/how-kelvin-au-yeung-jade-dragons-executive-chef-rose?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3013419/how-kelvin-au-yeung-jade-dragons-executive-chef-rose?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Jun 2019 08:00:06 +0000 Julien Royer opens first Hong Kong restaurant Opening on June 18, the French chef Julien Royer has teamed up with JIA Group to open a traditional French concept, Louise, at PMQ – the listed former Hollywood Road Police Married Quarters – where Aberdeen Street Social used to be located. The restaurant offers casual and refined fare, described as “traditional French cuisine, reimagined, honest cooking with which Royer was brought up”. Royer topped Asia’s 50 Best this year for his two-Michelin... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/3012648/where-eat-hong-kong-7-great-new-restaurants-menus-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/3012648/where-eat-hong-kong-7-great-new-restaurants-menus-and?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 03 Jun 2019 02:00:11 +0000 Henrique Sà Pessoa has six restaurants in his native Portugal, and now brings modern yet authentic Portuguese cuisine – including some of his most emblematic dishes – to Macau with the opening of new Portuguese restaurant Chiado at Sands Cotai Central. Named after the area where his two-Michelin-star restaurant Alma is located, Chiado serves classic Portuguese delicacies in a casual yet elegant setting. The restaurant also houses a fine selection of Portuguese wine. After a glass of the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3005588/we-review-chiado-sands-cotai-central-where-portuguese?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3005588/we-review-chiado-sands-cotai-central-where-portuguese?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 Apr 2019 18:00:17 +0000 Located on the 21st-floor Skybridge at Morpheus in Macau, Yi is a stunning restaurant, with tables enveloped by dragon-inspired structures topped with geometric-patterned scales. The space between tables ensures privacy while allowing diners to enjoy views of the spacious atrium and garden. Service is friendly, and we were shown the tea pairing menu to match our dishes. There is a choice of six varieties of tea: white, yellow, green, oolong, black and red. New teas are sourced regularly. Yi is... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3005410/we-review-yi-while-admiring-view-21st-floor-morpheus-macauwe?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3005410/we-review-yi-while-admiring-view-21st-floor-morpheus-macauwe?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Apr 2019 18:00:04 +0000 André Chiang is one of those star-spangled chefs known for what he dishes up in the kitchen. Visit these 3 private kitchens in Macau for a gastronomic experience His famous octaphilosophy – where eight elements make up the food and ingredients of his creations – is very much part of his success story, which includes being head chef of a three Michelin-starred restaurant in France and either owning or co-owning some of the most critically acclaimed restaurants in Asia such as Raw in Taipei,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/3004231/we-review-sichuan-moon-wynn-palace-macau-andre-chiangs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/3004231/we-review-sichuan-moon-wynn-palace-macau-andre-chiangs?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Apr 2019 04:00:07 +0000 Macau’s casino companies have spent billions of dollars on recreating European streetscapes in complexes like The Venetian and The Parisian. But the real thing is just a short walk away. Restaurateur Gagan Sethi discovered this when he was working to open a food court restaurant in one of the casinos. As he wandered the narrow streets of Taipa Village, a historic enclave of Portuguese colonial architecture just beyond the looming resorts of the Cotai Strip, he thought it would be the perfect... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3002257/slice-macaus-colonial-portuguese-history-being-revived?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3002257/slice-macaus-colonial-portuguese-history-being-revived?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:15:12 +0000 Macau, which has been dubbed “Asia’s Las Vegas” and is designated as one of Unesco’s prestigious “Creative City of Gastronomy”, is known for its extravagant entertainment and scrumptious cuisine. However, the city is also making great efforts to expand its appeal by staging art, cultural and design events. Visit these 3 private kitchens in Macau for a gastronomic experience This year, the city is hosting a series of exhibitions in different venues dotted around the former Portuguese... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2189565/ferrari-under-skin-and-4-other-great-exhibitions-visit?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2189565/ferrari-under-skin-and-4-other-great-exhibitions-visit?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 11 Mar 2019 10:13:11 +0000 During China’s Lunar New Year holiday, Macau is the perfect destination for experiencing a variety of festive celebrations – from lighting up firecrackers and fireworks in designated areas of the city, to visiting the iconic A-Ma Temple and watching new year’s parade and firework displays. 11 quirky Singaporean Lunar New Year treats to try – including yee sang in a golden egg The award-winning Chinese restaurants of “Asia’s Las Vegas” are also offering special menus to welcome Year of the Pig –... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2184202/4-great-macau-restaurants-serving-mouthwatering-lunar?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2184202/4-great-macau-restaurants-serving-mouthwatering-lunar?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Feb 2019 04:03:08 +0000 My very first thought while watching the opening of Studio City in Macau’s new all-electric stunt show Elekron is of the scene in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace where Anakin races against Sebulba in the Boonta Eve Podrace. The show opens with motorbikes, quad bikes, cars, you name it, filling the arena with a dizzying array of stunts, that I’m sure I missed some. Elekron is an ancient Phoenician word meaning “shining light”, which may explain the strange spelling to viewers unsure of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2184199/studio-city-macau-elekron-brings-post-apocalyptic-world?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2184199/studio-city-macau-elekron-brings-post-apocalyptic-world?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Jan 2019 05:19:33 +0000 Macau has so much to offer gastronomically – from Michelin-starred fine-dining restaurants, to family-run eateries, street food and cosy private kitchens. Here are three established private kitchens for connoisseurs to visit. Dining on Belmond’s Eastern & Oriental Express gets even better Sing Gor Private Kitchen View this post on Instagram The best Cantonese fried chicken. Period. 最棒的炸子雞，沒有之一。 #macaufood #hongkongfood #cantonesefood #singgor #澳門美食 #勝哥私房菜... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2182137/visit-these-3-private-kitchens-macau-gastronomic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2182137/visit-these-3-private-kitchens-macau-gastronomic?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 21 Jan 2019 02:00:56 +0000 Escape the holiday craziness with a festive treatment for yourself, a deserving family member or friend. Either way it’s a win-win, with the pause for physical care and mental head space translating into extra peace and goodwill to all. If you cannot decide what kind of TLC you need most, The Spa at the Hong Kong Four Seasons promises to take you on a blissful journey from a muscle- and mind-soothing body massage to a Rejuvenating Gold Mini Facial for a boost of intense illumination. Then,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2178455/soothing-spa-treatments-spoil-yourself-festive-season?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2178455/soothing-spa-treatments-spoil-yourself-festive-season?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Dec 2018 04:30:45 +0000 The Michelin madness is over for another year, after yesterday’s Hong Kong and Macau Michelin Guide announcement for 2019. As the dust settles on the choices made by the revered publication, we asked three food critics what they thought about the winners and those snubbed this year. With the 3-star list steadily growing in the two cities – there are now 10, up two from last year – the new entries were hardly surprising. Which 10 world cities have restaurants with the most Michelin stars? The... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2177591/which-restaurant-was-dealt-king-snubs-hong-kong-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2177591/which-restaurant-was-dealt-king-snubs-hong-kong-and?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 12 Dec 2018 05:11:38 +0000 Alto Situated on the 31st floor of the V Point tower, Alto offers diners breathtaking views across Victoria Harbour and a classic menu with a modern twist. This Christmas, the restaurant features some of its finest grill items. Its Christmas set dinner (HK$588 per person) includes starters of beef tartare and sauce gribiche served with cured egg yolk, sage and grilled sourdough, mains of grilled USDA hanger steak served with asparagus in truffle butter and signature steak sauce, and desserts... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2177365/22-places-eat-drink-and-be-merry-christmas-hong-kong-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2177365/22-places-eat-drink-and-be-merry-christmas-hong-kong-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Dec 2018 05:04:05 +0000 As the song goes, Christmas is “the most wonderful time of the year”, and this is also true for December in Macau. The year 2018 is culminating with several international events in the worlds of dining, arts, music and culture on top of the regular Christmas and new year celebrations. Keith Haring Maze Macao The first-ever Keith Haring-themed art maze in the world brings together the artist’s work, sculptures and games at the Cotai Expo Hall of The Venetian Macao. The event aims to showcase a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2176733/8-reasons-visit-macau-end-2018?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2176733/8-reasons-visit-macau-end-2018?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 06 Dec 2018 10:33:01 +0000 DFS is bringing back its annual “Masters of Time” event in Macau, with the special exhibition running from December 7-9 at T Galleria by DFS in the Shoppes at the Four Seasons. This year, the exhibition is titled “Masters of Time X”, drawing attention to its landmark 10th anniversary edition. A curated selection of exquisite watches and jewellery will be presented, but the pieces that are set to steal the spotlight are beautiful bespoke timepieces created exclusively for DFS by Zenith, Roger... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2176179/style-edit-bespoke-luxury-watches-created?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2176179/style-edit-bespoke-luxury-watches-created?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Dec 2018 01:02:43 +0000 Luxury travel retailer DFS is holding its 10th “Masters of Time X” gala exhibition featuring some of the finest watches and jewellery from famous brands around the globe, with some exclusive editions made just for the event. The exhibition will feature more than 450 rare timepieces and jewellery items from 30 luxury brands, including Ulysse Nardin, Piaget, Bulgari, Tiffany and Boucheron. Coveted timepieces include Ulysse Nardin’s Freak Vision Red watch, which is limited to five pieces around... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2175415/prepare-be-dazzled-dfs-showcasing-some-worlds-rarest?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2175415/prepare-be-dazzled-dfs-showcasing-some-worlds-rarest?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 03 Dec 2018 03:06:10 +0000 Hong Kong and Macau’s fine-dining restaurants and chefs are gearing up for the annual Michelin-star reveal taking place this month in Macau. We take a look at the top 10 cities around the world which have attained the most of these coveted stars. 10. Singapore has a total of 44 stars, but there have been no three-star restaurants since the closing of Restaurant Andre and L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon. What are the Michelin Guide’s best restaurants in Thailand? View this post on... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2175821/top-10-cities-most-michelin-stars-you-should-visit?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2175821/top-10-cities-most-michelin-stars-you-should-visit?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Nov 2018 08:58:40 +0000 Janice Wong MGM, nestled in the atrium of the MGM Cotai and featuring one of the world’s biggest chocolate fountains, is the third establishment in Asia by the eponymous Singaporean pastry chef, after outlets in her home country and Tokyo. Enjoying natural light through the extensive sky roof, the restaurant serves artistic sweet plates created by Asia’s Best Pastry Chef for 2013 and 2014, according to Asia Top 50. It also offers dishes from soups, salads and sandwiches, to pasta and Southeast... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2173988/we-review-janice-wong-mgm-and-there-are-more-just-sweet?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2173988/we-review-janice-wong-mgm-and-there-are-more-just-sweet?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Nov 2018 02:03:29 +0000 With the arrival of award-winning executive chef Tam Kwok-fung, Wynn Palace’s signature Chinese restaurant Wing Lei Palace, which overlooks the Performance Lake, has relaunched its menu with some inspirational Cantonese dishes. We first tried barbecued suckling pig topped with caviar and minced shrimps, a new creation from Tam, who formerly led the kitchen of the two Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant Jade Dragon in Macau. It was some elevation for the traditional roasted suckling pig. While... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2173990/we-review-wynns-wing-lei-palace-where-award-winning-chef?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2173990/we-review-wynns-wing-lei-palace-where-award-winning-chef?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Nov 2018 02:00:45 +0000 EVENT: Sands Macao Fashion Week WHERE: Macau HAPPENINGS: Emporio Armani’s autumn/winter 2018 collection show launched the second edition of the Macao Fashion Week, hosted by Sands Resort. Celebrity models Lina Zhang, Zhang Huijun and Chinese male supermodels Hao Yunxiang and Li Zhen, who had starred at the brand’s show in Milan, strode down the runway under the Venetian Macao’s high ceilings. French photographer Sarah Moon holds biggest exhibition Gracing the front row was Running Man... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2173362/lina-zhang-zhang-huijun-hao-yunxiang-and-li-zhen-walk?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2173362/lina-zhang-zhang-huijun-hao-yunxiang-and-li-zhen-walk?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 24 Nov 2018 02:00:37 +0000 Macau’s Cotai Strip is a mass of gargantuan hotels, each trying to outdo each other in terms of size, glitter and mass-consumer kitsch, with few exceptions. If not for China’s clampdown on capital outflows from the mainland, the success of these hotels would face no limits as they pile in tourists and gamblers – and not necessarily in that order. The Four Seasons and Ritz Carlton, the so-called “high roller hotels”, sit discreetly by design in the shadow of louder and bigger properties such as... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2174485/we-review-morpheus-welcome-surprise-macaus-more-same?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2174485/we-review-morpheus-welcome-surprise-macaus-more-same?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 23 Nov 2018 04:00:22 +0000 Often, when vegans go travelling, the question of food, inevitably arises – how can they enjoy the full experience of a place without compromising on their no-meat, plant-based eating policy? Now vegans can now enjoy Macau’s signature street snack when they visit the UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Sands Resorts Macao has just launched the first-ever vegan pork chop bun. It uses Right Treat’s Omnipork, the plant-based meat that mimics the texture of pork but is made with non-genetically... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2173613/sands-resorts-macaos-vegan-pork-bun-marks-start-green?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2173613/sands-resorts-macaos-vegan-pork-bun-marks-start-green?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Nov 2018 09:26:18 +0000 Famous for its long and fast straights, twisty narrow corners and variation in altitude, the Guia Circuit in Macau is one of the most challenging motor racing tracks in the world. World’s best road racers return to Macau for Moto GP The street circuit is now staging this week’s Grand Prix Macau, a four-day event of activities and races, which started on Thursday and runs until Sunday. The circuit will host six motorcycle and car races – three of which are official FIA World Cup events –... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2173552/7-facts-about-macau-grand-prix-get-your-heart-racing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2173552/7-facts-about-macau-grand-prix-get-your-heart-racing?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Nov 2018 05:28:09 +0000 Event: Roger Dubuis ‘Mad But Swiss’ Event, October 23 Where: Macau Convention Centre Happenings: Swiss watchmaker Roger Dubuis brought its passion for the wild and unconventional to Macau with an exclusive dinner showcasing its daring designs. Roger Dubuis teams with Lamborghini on luxury watches The event celebrated the launch of a world-first by Roger Dubuis – the Excalibur Spider Ultimate Carbon watch features a never-seen-before tourbillon cage decorated with diamonds. There to catch a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/2171900/will-pan-helps-roger-dubuis-launch-exciting-tourbillon-watch?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/2171900/will-pan-helps-roger-dubuis-launch-exciting-tourbillon-watch?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Nov 2018 09:01:50 +0000 Just like the Zaha Hadid-designed Morpheus hotel has transformed the landscape of Macau’s Cotai Strip, its casual dining restaurant Voyages by Alain Ducasse is likely to elevate the hotel cafe experience for Macau’s tourists. Walking into Voyages by Alain Ducasse, on the 3rd floor of the avant-garde hotel, is almost like meeting both day and night at the same time. The space is divided into two sections, with the warmly-lit Voyages Bar on the left, and the sunshine-filled restaurant proper on... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2170691/we-review-voyages-alain-ducasse-can-hotel-cafe-dining-be?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2170691/we-review-voyages-alain-ducasse-can-hotel-cafe-dining-be?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Nov 2018 02:00:00 +0000 If you think Macau is all about extravagant entertainment or opulent dining experiences, you’re wrong. Before the end of 2018, the city is presenting a series of artsy events designed to stimulate your mind, from a pop art maze, to art exhibitions, to music and film festivals. 5 of the best places to eat in Macau this autumn Keith Haring Maze Macao The world’s first Keith Haring-themed maze has arrived in Macau. Held at Hall F, Cotai Expo of The Venetian Macao until December 31, the space... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2168553/5-reasons-why-aaron-kwok-wants-you-visit-macau-now?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2168553/5-reasons-why-aaron-kwok-wants-you-visit-macau-now?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 16 Oct 2018 04:03:13 +0000 This autumn, the food scene in Macau – designated as a Creative City of Gastronomy by Unesco early this year – has so much to offer, from delicate dishes by star chefs, to multisensory dining experiences, dining for a good cause, beer festival and hot pot fares, to satisfy all connoisseurs’ palates. Star chefs at Wynn Award-winning Cantonese chef Tam Kwok-fung is the talk of the Macau fine-dining scene as he starts a new chapter at Wynn Palace’s Chinese restaurant, Wing Lei Palace, bidding... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2167480/5-best-places-eat-macau-autumn?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2167480/5-best-places-eat-macau-autumn?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Oct 2018 09:30:00 +0000 As much as we love fine dining, street food will always hold a special place in our hearts. Who can say no to curry fishballs, for example, or piping hot, fluffy egg waffles? Well, the Michelin Guide Street Food Festival Macau is returning to Studio City Macau for the second year running, featuring some of the best street food in Asia from this Saturday until October 2. Here are some of the delicacies that you should not miss: Liao Fan Hawker Chan’s soy sauce chicken rice There is always a long... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2166163/michelin-guide-street-food-festival-macau-what-look-out?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2166163/michelin-guide-street-food-festival-macau-what-look-out?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 Sep 2018 07:30:34 +0000 1. Joker Xue  Multitalented Chinese singer Joker Xue is bringing his Skyscraper World Tour to The Venetian Macao. The series of concerts kicked off in China this July and is touring various parts of the globe, including Hong Kong, the US, Malaysia and Singapore. With his powerful yet serene voice, Xue will perform some of his biggest hits such as Actor, Ugly and Snow with All My Heart. The world tour’s name Skyscraper is a metaphor for Xue’s efforts throughout the years – much like a slow climb... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2164994/mariah-sam-smith-jay-chou-8-macau-concerts-you-wont-want?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2164994/mariah-sam-smith-jay-chou-8-macau-concerts-you-wont-want?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Sep 2018 05:00:15 +0000 Who doesn’t love dim sum? The bite-sized delicacies are undoubtedly one of the most popular culinary choices in Chinese cuisine. Having originated in Guangdong province, dim sum has come a long way from being a snack served with tea, thanks to the creativity and ingenuity of chefs from yesteryear to the present day. Chinese restaurants at Sands Resorts Macao have crafted some new, innovative dim sum dishes that appeal to the eyes and to the palate. Overlooking the Cotai Strip, La Chine – nestled... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2163226/fancy-creative-twist-dim-sum-chefs-sands-resorts-macao?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2163226/fancy-creative-twist-dim-sum-chefs-sands-resorts-macao?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Sep 2018 05:03:43 +0000 Have you always dreamed of a summer holiday in Paris? Want to visit the iconic Eiffel Tower and eat innovative meals at French restaurants? And yet also wonder how you will find Asian food while on the road? Well, now you can have the best of both worlds – no travel required. Macau’s La Chine brings Chinese cuisine with a French twist Bonjour et bienvenue à La Chine, located within The Parisian Macao’s famous Eiffel Tower. The black and white marble walkway that leads from the hotel to La Chine... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2163219/la-chine-innovative-french-chinese-restaurant-macaus?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2163219/la-chine-innovative-french-chinese-restaurant-macaus?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 09 Sep 2018 06:01:47 +0000 When you think of food in Macau, the chances are you will conjure up images of local Macanese delights, such as egg tarts and pork chop buns, or conventional luxury hotel offerings for the wealthy gambler – abalone, anyone? So it might surprise some people to discover that its culinary fare is taking an unusual turn this year – think hot durian dishes and “meatless” meat. Since being selected to join the list of the world’s prestigious Unesco “Creative Cities of Gastronomy” late last year,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2157631/macaus-master-chefs-add-durian-and-meatless-meat?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2157631/macaus-master-chefs-add-durian-and-meatless-meat?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Aug 2018 04:03:19 +0000 If Las Vegas is the old king of casinos and entertainment in the west, Macau is the young ambitious prince in the east, where you find the impossible made possible, and dreams turned into reality. The turning point came in 2001, when Macau’s gaming industry was liberalised. This attracted overseas casino operators including Sands and Wynn to set up in the former Portuguese colony, and energised local tycoons like Stanley Ho and his families to create new concepts and projects. The latest is... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2156727/michelin-maestro-and-picasso-pastry-make-morpheus-dream?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2156727/michelin-maestro-and-picasso-pastry-make-morpheus-dream?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Jul 2018 04:00:30 +0000 Contrary to popular belief, Macau is not all about casinos. Frequent visitors might know that it is one of Unesco’s Creative Cities of Gastronomy, but apart from stuffing your face there are plenty of non-gaming attractions in Asia’s Las Vegas. Beyond the casino: 5 most Instagram-friendly Macau hotspots From virtual reality and live-action gaming to thrilling water attractions, there is something for everyone. 1. Ride in 8,000-square-metre sky-top artificial wave pool If you love sunning and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2155800/why-macau-perfect-spot-zombie-killers-and-sky-top-wave?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2155800/why-macau-perfect-spot-zombie-killers-and-sky-top-wave?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Jul 2018 02:00:30 +0000 Virtual reality (VR) gaming – where people can experience and interact with a computer-generated, three-dimensional simulated environment during a game – is growing fast around the world. It can transport you into another world – one that is similar to reality, or a fantastical place that would be impossible to experience – the second you put on a VR helmet and headset. Japanese ‘smart clothing’ tracks health and enhances VR gaming through motion tracking Macau has a number of gaming options,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/2154636/game-2150-square-foot-virtual-reality-space-opens-macau?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/2154636/game-2150-square-foot-virtual-reality-space-opens-macau?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Jul 2018 08:01:43 +0000 Macau’s historic centre is known a Unesco World Heritage Site, with more than 20 notable attractions, including the ruins of St Paul’s Church and the Largo do Senado or Senate Square. Yet, the city’s modern buildings are redefining the landscape of “Asia’s Las Vegas”. Beyond the casino: 5 most Instagram-friendly Macau hotspots  Some of these impressive and iconic structures, such as the exoskeleton-structured Morpheus hotel – which opened on Friday – have been designed by some of the world’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2150951/4-avant-garde-buildings-macau-designed-renowned?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2150951/4-avant-garde-buildings-macau-designed-renowned?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Jun 2018 05:03:07 +0000 Macau’s hotel industry is getting an upgrade next month when Morpheus opens on June 15. The hotel, located at City of Dreams, is Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s new flagship luxury hotel. The hotel boasts around 770 rooms, including three pool villas and six duplex villas. It was designed by famous architect Zaha Hadid, who was noted for her love of sweeping curves and sensuous aesthetics. Morpheus also highlights Hadid’s love for strong lines, with an impressive free-form exoskeleton design... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2146778/morpheus-hotel-opens-june-city-dreams-macau?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2146778/morpheus-hotel-opens-june-city-dreams-macau?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 18 May 2018 09:31:36 +0000 Since Macau was chosen as a Creative City of Gastronomy by Unesco late last year, the city has been cooking up a variety of gastronomic delights and introducing special menus to celebrate this honour, turning itself into a culinary destination for connoisseurs of all kinds of cuisine. From all the newly-launched dining options available in Macau this season, we have selected four menus that really stand out – these include specialities from Southeastern France, delicacies from Northeastern... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2145371/special-menus-you-cant-miss-macau-season?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2145371/special-menus-you-cant-miss-macau-season?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 May 2018 04:30:45 +0000