https://www.scmp.com/rss/8024/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Derek Cheung and Joseph Lam Chok are going to fight in the much-publicised Hong Kong celebrity boxing exhibition, “We Are Champs 2021”. Why? Well, it’s kind of complicated. Cheung, 30, is an esports entrepreneur and the grandson of late tycoon Cheung Kung-hai, while Lam, 31, is a barrister-turned-insurance agent and the ex-boyfriend of former Miss Hong Kong, Louisa Mak Ming-sze. The 5 richest UFC fighters in history – ranked Neither man is a professional fighter, but that hasn’t stopped the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3148813/hong-kong-influencer-showdown-inside-derek-cheung-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3148813/hong-kong-influencer-showdown-inside-derek-cheung-and?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Sep 2021 06:53:06 +0000 None of us wants to have to endure surgery, but should misfortune strike and we end up needing an operation we will want it to be carried out at a well-equipped hospital by a seasoned surgeon supported by a team of highly trained staff. Robotic prostate cancer surgery helps keen triathlete make speedy return to competition Many of us have only limited knowledge about the detailed workings of operating rooms, also known as operating theatres, which have to be carefully maintained and prepared to... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/health/topics/health-matters/article/3041655/behind-mask-who-are-unsung-hospital?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/health/topics/health-matters/article/3041655/behind-mask-who-are-unsung-hospital?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Dec 2019 02:37:36 +0000 Where to enjoy a festive and fun-filled line-up of entertainment in Hong Kong this holiday season. Two nights with Hiromi Japanese composer and pianist Hiromi Uehara will play her eclectic original music with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra for two nights under the baton of Japanese conductor Ryusuke Numajiri. Influenced by jazz, classical, rock and pop music, Hiromi, who released her latest album, “Spectrum”, in October, is regarded as one of the best jazz pianists in Japan. The two... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3040691/hiromi-uehara-nutcracker-sleeping-beauty-and-more-best?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3040691/hiromi-uehara-nutcracker-sleeping-beauty-and-more-best?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 Dec 2019 02:00:07 +0000 Christmas shopping and celebrations will go on as usual, no matter what happens. This year, shopping malls in Hong Kong and Macau have come up with all kinds of ideas to bring a joyful and festive vibe to shoppers with Instagramable installations, decorations and fun-filled happenings during this holiday season. Here’s where you can taste some seasonal spirit. The Landmark Atrium in Central is offering shoppers a dreamy white Christmas with its AR (augmented reality)-enhanced Santa Paws Village... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3039969/pokemon-my-little-pony-or-wheres-wally-10-best-themed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3039969/pokemon-my-little-pony-or-wheres-wally-10-best-themed?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Dec 2019 08:00:17 +0000 Located next to the Macau ferry pier, Legend Palace Hotel’s Chinese restaurant, The Grand Palace, enjoys a panoramic view of Macau harbour and Fisherman’s Wharf. The restaurant, led by new executive chef Johnny Sin, offers innovative and traditional Chinese delicacies prepared with exquisite ingredients sourced from around the world. The menu has been gradually revamped by Sin, who has two decades of culinary experience in Hong Kong and Macau. In additional to its new à la carte and dim sum... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3037683/grand-palace-macau-banquet-dining-fit-king?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3037683/grand-palace-macau-banquet-dining-fit-king?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Nov 2019 04:30:07 +0000 Renowned Italian-Argentine chef Mauro Colagreco is working his culinary magic on MGM Cotai’s open-air restaurant Grill 58. He is the man behind three-Michelin starred Mirazur, located on the French Riviera, which is also the number one restaurant on The World’s Best 50 Best Restaurants list. The menu, designed by Colagreco who is famous for his Mediterranean cuisine and use of local and quality produce, offers meat sourced from ranchers in Australia, Japan, the United States and France, plus... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3037667/mediterranean-inspired-seafood-and-quality-meat-mgm-cotais?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3037667/mediterranean-inspired-seafood-and-quality-meat-mgm-cotais?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Nov 2019 04:00:10 +0000 Named after the genre of soulful ballads that originated in Lisbon in the 1820s, Portuguese restaurant Fado at Hotel Royal Macau serves authentic Portuguese food with a modern twist and beautiful plating. Located in the heart of the Macau peninsula, Fado has a contemporary casual ambience. The menu, designed by Portuguese chef Luís Américo who opened acclaimed restaurants Cantina 32 and Puro 4050 in Porto, features dishes that are inspired by classic Portuguese regional gourmet food. For those... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3014833/fado-hotel-royal-macau-diners-delight-portuguese-regional?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3014833/fado-hotel-royal-macau-diners-delight-portuguese-regional?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Jun 2019 06:15:05 +0000 The signature Cantonese restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton Macau has recently launched a new menu featuring authentic yet innovative dishes created by new chef Jackie Ho Hong-sing, who has more than four decades of culinary experience in the world of Cantonese cuisine. We started with some dim sum at the well-appointed Michelin-starred restaurant. The deep-fried Iberico pork dumpling with shrimp and egg yolk was airy outside, tender and juicy inside; the crispy spring roll filled with shredded... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3014803/lai-heen-ritz-carlton-macau-balances-cantonese-authenticity?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3014803/lai-heen-ritz-carlton-macau-balances-cantonese-authenticity?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Jun 2019 06:00:09 +0000 It was only about a year ago when never-smoker Huang Yiyan was racked with pain after being diagnosed with lung cancer. The 48-year-old Hongkonger’s family were devastated to hear the news and learn that her treatment was failing to improve her condition. “I talked about ending my life every day, saying, ‘There’s no hope for me and I don't want to live anymore’, Huang, the mother of a 12-year-old son, says. Early last year, she noticed the lymph nodes in her neck were swollen and she began... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/health-wellness/topics/new-lease-life/article/3010600/doctors-offer-hope-never?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/health-wellness/topics/new-lease-life/article/3010600/doctors-offer-hope-never?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 May 2019 02:56:34 +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 Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in men, and the third most common in women, after breast cancer and colorectal cancer. A total of 4,936 new diagnoses were reported in Hong Kong in 2016 – accounting for 15.7 per cent of all new cancer cases, according to the Hong Kong Cancer Registry. Love and care prove vital to a healthy heart Advanced genetic testing and medicine has brought about targeted therapy, whereby the special genetic make-up of cancer cells can be more precisely... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/health-wellness/topics/new-lease-life/article/3001451/how-funds-new-treatment-love?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/health-wellness/topics/new-lease-life/article/3001451/how-funds-new-treatment-love?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Mar 2019 06:12:36 +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 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 Christmas Sensation Ocean Park’s Christmas Sensation features the park’s first collaboration with Hong Kong’s iconic cartoon character McDull. Fun for the family, two “Made in Hong Kong” brands will present Hong Kong’s first McDull music theatre show, McDull‧Fishball On The Run, at Applause Pavilion, Ocean Park, featuring McDull and Mrs Mak. Actress Sandra Ng Kwan-yue lends her voice to the witty Mrs Mak. From December 15 to January 1. Ticketing at Ocean Park. A Harry Little Christmas Sing... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2178312/lights-camera-action-performances-all-family-christmas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2178312/lights-camera-action-performances-all-family-christmas?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 19 Dec 2018 09:02:41 +0000 Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, a time for family reunions and a time for Hong Kong to light up and brighten up with decorations. For most of the city’s shopping malls, this is the time to show off their creativity as they decorate their spaces, offering something special to wow shoppers. From traditional Christmas motifs to splendid designs and lovely cartoons, these malls are out to impress and surprise, creating special Instagrammable moments and special family... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2178357/instagram-walk-through-worlds-largest-video-kaleidoscope?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2178357/instagram-walk-through-worlds-largest-video-kaleidoscope?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Dec 2018 08:45:45 +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 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 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 When keen marathon runner Yeung Yuk-kong visited a doctor at a private clinic five years ago he thought was just suffering from flu. Love and care prove vital to a healthy heart So, he was stunned to discover he had a life-threatening abnormal heart rhythm, which he says meant he “could have died at any time”. My first run after surgery felt so good – it was even better than winning the lottery Yeung Yuk-kong, heart patient The Hongkonger, 58, like many other people, had never heard of atrial... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/health-wellness/topics/health-matters/article/2165975/how-minimally-invasive-heart?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/health-wellness/topics/health-matters/article/2165975/how-minimally-invasive-heart?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Sep 2018 07:23:05 +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 Café de Paris Monte-Carlo G003, G/F, Galaxy Macau +853 8883 2221 Café de Paris Monte-Carlo’s first outlet in Asia has opened in the Diamond Lobby area of Galaxy Macau. This French restaurant offers some of the signature dishes from its flagship outlet, which was founded in 1868 in Monaco and is well-known for its brasserie ambience. The Parisian-inspired café is designed in an elegant Belle Époque style and features an exhibition area dedicated to the Monaco Grand Prix. Its executive chef,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2162801/cafe-de-paris-monte-carlo-macau-brings-fine-riviera-dining-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2162801/cafe-de-paris-monte-carlo-macau-brings-fine-riviera-dining-and?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Sep 2018 04:03:43 +0000 The safe arrival of a newborn is always a joyous moment for the parents. However, things will change quickly and become deeply worrying if they discover their child is suffering serious health problems. That is what happened to the parents of 16-year-old Hongkonger Lai Sai-yu shortly after her birth. They were told by a paediatrician that their baby daughter was suffering from a rare genetic disease linked to serious heart problems. “Sai-yu was in the hospital’s intensive care unit after she... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/health-wellness/topics/health-matters/article/2161460/how-heart-surgery-transformed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/health-wellness/topics/health-matters/article/2161460/how-heart-surgery-transformed?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Aug 2018 04:28:06 +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 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 Fook Lam Moon is the only “Cafeteria for the Wealthy” outlet outside Hong Kong. Led by chef Au Yeung Chung-kei, who honed his culinary skills at Hong Kong’s Fook Lam Moon for over two decades, it presents authentic Cantonese delicacies and dim sums. We began with three appetisers: deep-fried Bombay duck, tender barbecued pork and a nicely seasoned and crunchy jelly fish. We then tried several dim sums: steamed shrimp dumpling and steamed luffa and chicken dumpling, deep-fried taro dumpling with... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2150947/fook-lam-moon-produces-exceptional-signature-dishes-galaxy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2150947/fook-lam-moon-produces-exceptional-signature-dishes-galaxy?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Jun 2018 01:45:22 +0000 The Venetian Macao’s signature Italian restaurant, Portofino, is intimate, contemporary and a fine option for group dining as its traditional dishes are generously portioned. Its senior chef, Domenico Cicchetti, comes from the Abruzzo region of Italy and brings more than 20 years of international culinary experience to a restaurant that is well-known for its fresh seafood, pastas and pizzas. Our starters were seasonal oysters from the US and Kumamoto, Japan, and they were fresh, slightly briny... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2150945/portofino-tempts-groups-generous-portions-traditional-italian?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2150945/portofino-tempts-groups-generous-portions-traditional-italian?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Jun 2018 01:32:28 +0000 With contemporary red and gold tones, fine-dining Japanese restaurant Mizumi at Wynn Macau serves authentic sushi, tempura and teppanyaki dishes using exquisite ingredients. It also has a fine sake collection. Master chef Hideki Fujikaw put on a show at the sushi table with his cutting skills and sushi-making. We kicked off by savouring a sashimi dish featuring toro tuna from Wakayama, yellowtail and Hokkaido surf clam and Ugono-Tsuki Kinsen daiginjo. The fatty tuna was so fresh. The yellowtail,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2150943/mizumi-serves-authentic-sushi-tempura-and-teppanyaki-wynn?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2150943/mizumi-serves-authentic-sushi-tempura-and-teppanyaki-wynn?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Jun 2018 01:01:51 +0000 Thanks to the popularity of Japanese cuisine, Japan’s national drink, sake, has been catching up fast over the last five years. According to Trade Statistics of Japan 2018 by Japan’s Ministry of Finance, the export of sake set a new record in 2017 to 23,500 kilolitres worldwide. Earlier this month, one of the most influential tasting competitions in the world, International Wine Challenge (IWC), hosted its first Champion Sake event in Macau. Held at Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau, the two-day event... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2150178/5-facts-about-japanese-sake-you-didnt-know?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2150178/5-facts-about-japanese-sake-you-didnt-know?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 Jun 2018 04:03:53 +0000 OCCUPATION: Oceanographer INSPIRATION: When I discovered the ocean, the things in the ocean that you don’t see anywhere else … I fell in love! TIPS FOR BEGINNERS: Sometimes it’s difficult for men to take you seriously as a scientist or an engineer. They are used to these fields being a men’s area. But if you treat others the way you would like to be treated, chances are you’ll have some success and be treated with respect. Rather than trying to act like a man, just be yourself. Off the shores... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2149196/marine-expert-sylvia-earle-lifelong-mission-save?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2149196/marine-expert-sylvia-earle-lifelong-mission-save?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Jun 2018 02:01:21 +0000 Award-winning filmmaker Christopher Doyle, who is known for his unique style of cinematography in films such as Wong Kar-wai’s Chungking Express, In the Mood for Love and 2046, is also an avid photographer. He is staging an exhibition of his collage art, titled Why I Am Not A Painter, featuring 12 of his artworks created during his time away from film sets. The Australian-born cinematographer, who has worked on Asian films since the 1980s, has also released two new books, Why I Am Not A Painter... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2145483/wong-kar-wais-go-man-christopher-doyle-recounts-golden?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2145483/wong-kar-wais-go-man-christopher-doyle-recounts-golden?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 May 2018 05:00:15 +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 At the closing ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics in February this year, the whole world was watching as the Olympic flag was passed to delegates from China: Beijing is to host the next Winter Olympics, in 2022. Preparations for the 2022 Winter Olympics have already begun. New competition venues and infrastructure are springing up in the capital city, Yangqing district and Zhangjiakou, and winter sports are expected to become a point of focus for the entire country.. Out of all... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2144506/forget-golf-ice-hockey-new-sport-chinas-richest?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2144506/forget-golf-ice-hockey-new-sport-chinas-richest?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 04 May 2018 08:00:45 +0000 In 2016, the Macau government rolled out a five-year development plan to promote non-gaming industries and to diversify the economy. Meetings, incentives, conventions, exhibitions (MICE) is one of the plan’s focus industries. The new MGM Cotai in the Cotai resort area, with its advanced exhibition and convention technologies, has enhanced the city’s MICE facilities. The HK$26.5 billion integrated resort, which opened in mid-February, provides 1,390 guest rooms and suites. It houses Asia’s first... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/mice-biz/article/2141964/macau-makes-moves-develop-non-gaming?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/business/topics/mice-biz/article/2141964/macau-makes-moves-develop-non-gaming?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Apr 2018 10:53:29 +0000 5 jewellery pieces inspired by flowers that are perfect for spring 5 factual ‘gems’ we learned from coloured-diamond masterclass  Want more stories like this? Sign up here. Follow STYLE on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2140616/diamonds-are-girls-best-friend-6-high-jewellery?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2140616/diamonds-are-girls-best-friend-6-high-jewellery?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Apr 2018 02:01:43 +0000 Andrea’s restaurant at Wynn Palace is splendidly decorated in gold, with lots of gold leaf and an impressive matching carpet. It is also a fine place to savour some classic Chinese regional dishes with contemporary touches. The restaurant has recruited a team of chefs from different regions in China to prepare some household regional dishes - from Sichuan to Hunan, Yunnan and Huaiyang - at the theatrical show kitchen. We began the night with Andrea’s signature tofu chrysanthemum soup with fresh... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2141028/andreas-reveals-golden-touches-regional-chinese-cuisine-wynn?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2141028/andreas-reveals-golden-touches-regional-chinese-cuisine-wynn?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Apr 2018 05:06:58 +0000 Overseen by acclaimed Peruvian chef Mitsuharu Tsumura, Aji is the only Nikkei restaurant in Macau, serving innovative dishes which live up to their visual appeal. The restaurant in the new MGM Cotai overlooks the impressive digital arts on the high definition LED displays and enjoys an abundance of natural light flooding in through the massive transparent ceiling. We began with a selection of nigiri sushi, which provides an apt demonstration of how chef Tsumura extends the boundaries of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2141024/if-looks-could-thrill-ajis-nikkei-fare-tastes-good-it-looks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2141024/if-looks-could-thrill-ajis-nikkei-fare-tastes-good-it-looks?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Apr 2018 04:55:23 +0000 Sophisticated watches in rose gold are all the rage 5 things to look forward to at luxury watch fair SIHH 2018   Want more stories like this? Sign up here. Follow STYLE on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2140277/here-comes-drama-5-over-top-bejewelled-watches?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2140277/here-comes-drama-5-over-top-bejewelled-watches?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 Apr 2018 02:00:16 +0000 7 pastel accessories to see you through spring 5 accessories that will jazz up your spring wardrobe Want more stories like this? Sign up here. Follow STYLE on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2140262/step-spring-these-stylish-accessories?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2140262/step-spring-these-stylish-accessories?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 07 Apr 2018 02:00:30 +0000 Givenchy’s stylish GV3 bags hark back to iconic Paris headquarters 5 accessories that will jazz up your spring wardrobe Want more stories like this? Sign up here. Follow STYLE on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2140237/5-stylish-and-sporty-accessories-men?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2140237/5-stylish-and-sporty-accessories-men?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Apr 2018 04:04:40 +0000 WHAT: Montblanc’s high artistry heritage Spider Metamorphosis limited edition 1 white gold  HOW MUCH: HK$14.5 million  WHY: In the late 18th and early 20th centuries, acclaimed authors and poets such as Paul Valéry and Francis Ponge frequently featured spiders in their writing. To celebrate the art of writing, German luxury brand Montblanc launched its first spider-inspired pen in the 1920s. The brand’s new limited-edition fountain pen, set in solid white gold, revisits the classic design almost... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2139463/montblancs-high-artistry-heritage-spider-metamorphosis?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2139463/montblancs-high-artistry-heritage-spider-metamorphosis?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Apr 2018 06:02:23 +0000 The French fashion house Givenchy established its couture atelier nearly 60 years ago at 3 Avenue George V in Paris, the centre of Parisian fashion and haute couture.  This season, the brand has launched a new stylish bag collection, GV3, which is named after the address of its iconic headquarters.  It has been designed by British designer Clare Waight Keller, who was appointed last March as the artistic director of the brand’s haute couture and ready-to-wear collections. Clare Waight Keller... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2139237/givenchys-stylish-gv3-bags-hark-back-iconic-paris?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2139237/givenchys-stylish-gv3-bags-hark-back-iconic-paris?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Apr 2018 09:04:02 +0000 Event: Louis Vuitton’s Objets Nomades opening cocktail party Where: Pedder Building, Central Happenings: Louis Vuitton hosted a cocktail party to celebrate the opening of its travel-inspired Objets Nomades collection showcase at Pedder Building in Central. The event was attended by actresses Cherie Chung, Karena Lam and Janice Man, actor Chilam Cheung, renowned homegrown architect André Fu, and socialites such as Elly Lam, Emily Lam, Victoria Tang, Feiping Chang, Alison Chan, Yen Kuok,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2139445/louis-vuitton-celebrates-opening-its-travel-inspired?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2139445/louis-vuitton-celebrates-opening-its-travel-inspired?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Apr 2018 08:02:14 +0000 Happenings: Fashion magazine Porter celebrated women in art by hosting the first Incredible Women Talks and Dinner in Asia in the city. The dinner, held at The Verandah, Repulse Bay, was attended by celebrities and socialites such as Gaile Lok, Kathy Chow, Amanda Strang, Alison Chan and Eleanor Lam.     Net-a-Porter and Mr Porter throw lavish Christmas party in Hong Kong Earlier in the day, a talk on “Women in Art” took place at the Upper House, featuring speakers Alisan Fine Arts director... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2139124/porter-magazine-celebrates-women-art-dinner-and-talk?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2139124/porter-magazine-celebrates-women-art-dinner-and-talk?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Apr 2018 05:01:51 +0000 French luxury glassmaker Lalique released a new swallow-themed collection to mark its 130th anniversary. The Hirondelles collection pays tribute to its founder René Lalique, who was deeply inspired by the swallow, a universal symbol of happiness and freedom.   Life-changing excursions that you can take in 2018 Comprising 13 items, the new collection, in satin-finished and re-polished crystal and featuring swallow motifs, includes vases, a dish, a bowl, sculptures, a decanter and a clock. 5... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2139240/laliques-swallow-themed-collection-marks-its-130th?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2139240/laliques-swallow-themed-collection-marks-its-130th?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 31 Mar 2018 04:02:27 +0000