MICHELIN Star Table at Grand Lisboa Palace to star Don Alfonso 1890 x L’Olivo

Source: SJM. Wrapped in Versace’s signature Baroque patterns and the sumptuous gold and red tones of Don Alfonso 1890, this MICHELIN Star Table promises an exquisite dining experience with Italian ambiance. The handcrafted terrazzo floor with rosette and flower motifs is inspired by the historic Versace Villa on Lake Como, while the bespoke furniture and Rosenthal x Versace tableware echo Versace's Asian Dream motif. Paintings from Versace's Palace have been hung on the walls, interspersed with the fashion house's signature Barocco pattern.

SJM Resorts and the MICHELIN Guide have joined forces for the 4th consecutive year to present one of Macau’s most coveted dining experiences: the MICHELIN Star Table series.

This year will see Italian mastery within Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau on 18 and 19 October, in the form of Don Alfonso 1890, the Macau outpost of the Michelin-starred, family-owned restaurant in Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi, five-course lunches, and six-course dinners.

The MICHELIN Star Table will showcase the masterpieces from three Italian culinary maestros: Chef Andrea Migliaccio, Executive Culinary Chef of Jumeirah Capri Palace, including the two Michelin-starred L’Olivo; Chef Ernesto Iaccarino, from the family running Don Alfonso 1890 in Italy; and Head Chef Federico Pucci, who helms Don Alfonso 1890 in Grand Lisboa Palace.

Chef Migliaccio is renowned for his mastery of Mediterranean cuisine and vibrant colours and bold flavours in his dishes. He said: “It is an honour to be part of this ensemble and this unique event, which also represents an exceptional twofold opportunity: on one side, we will all be sharing the overall Italian culinary tradition with our friends in Macau; on the other, we will be creating connections between the different interpretations that coexist within the Italian gastronomic heritage.”

Chef Iaccarino added: “I am very proud to have this opportunity to showcase our Italian flavours together with Chef Andrea at the beautiful Don Alfonso 1890 in the Palazzo Versace Macau. We can’t wait for our guests to enjoy the flavours of the south of Italy.” Don Alfonso 1890 in Lavello boasts one Michelin Star and a farm-to-table philosophy that ensures the freshest ingredients from an organic farm, Le Peracciole.

Head Chef Pucci also said he is honoured to participate in the gastronomic extravaganza alongside talented chefs. "We can’t wait to share our passion for food with the discerning palates, celebrating the passion, artistry, and joy of sharing great food with others,” he said.

Details

Lunch is priced at MOP1,288+ per person, with an optional wine pairing for MOP588+ per person. Dinner is priced at MOP2,288+ per person, while an optional wine pairing for an additional MOP988+ per person.

The MICHELIN Star Table presented with SJM – Don Alfonso 1890 x L’Olivo showcases the finest Italian cuisine. 

The exclusive Don Alfonso 1890 MICHELIN Star Table Package includes a night's hotel accommodation and a feast for two. Lunch is priced at MOP3,388++ per person, while dinner is priced at MOP5,788++. 

Secure your bookings though the reservation hotlines or visit https://www.sjmresorts.com/en/happenings/michelin-star-table-2024

• Mainland China: 400 842 2188
• Hong Kong: 800 960 288
• Dining General Line: +853 8881 1800

Rendezvous in Macau: Lisboa Culinary Adventure showcases 10 star-rated dishes

SJM Resorts, in partnership with TVB, has premiered the gourmet series Rendezvous in Macau: Lisboa Culinary Adventure. The series began airing on 7 September on the Jade Channel. 

Ten limited-edition dishes, created specifically for the show, will be available at selected SJM restaurants. In addition, SJM will share the stories behind the dishes through a series of two-minute Macau’s Top Ten Star-Rated Dishes segments, airing from 9 to 20 September on Jade channel, TVB Plus, and TVB News. 

The creations will be showcased in the eight SJM restaurants until 31 October, with some only available till 20 September. 

The dishes include: 

Robuchon au Dôme, tomato ‘millefeuille’, crabmeat, avocado and green apple

Designed in the 1980s by renowned three-Michelin-starred chef Joël Robuchon, this summer dish features the most tender parts from whole Alaskan king crabs, artfully sliced; air-flown Japanese tomatoes, along with the finest avocados, green apples, and watercress. 

These ingredients are skillfully layered into a visually-stunning culinary masterpiece. 

*Available until 20 September 

Mesa by José Avillez, Carabineiro, pork & prawn wantan, fisherman’s sauce 

A lightly-grilled red carabinero prawn stars in a contemporary take on the Cantonese wantan. The ensemble is completed with a fisherman’s broth made from a base of blue lobster, lobster, fresh shrimp, and red carabinero shrimp paste.

Mesa by José Avillez, Crispy suckling pig, coriander, orange scent 

Chef Avillez presents a contemporary twist on the classic Portuguese family dish—roast suckling pig. The suckling pig is deboned and roasted, then layered with skin alternating with the meat to create a sandwich.

Zuicho, Shrimp & zucchini flower tempura

The chef selects fresh zucchini blossoms to envelope plump, fatty shrimp meat from Japan. The ingredients are then coated in tempura batter, then fried to perfection. The dish is completed with a plum-based sauce and shrimp salt. 

*Available until 20 September

Palace Garden, Hot and sour fish bisque with imperial bird’s nest

This dish is a contemporary twist on the century-old Taishi partridge bisque, a staple of Tai Shi cuisine. The chef selects a trio of fresh catches—carp, yellow croaker, and Macau sole— to craft a rich broth, replacing rice grain with bird’s nest. 

Wild chili peppers from Yunnan infuse the soup with a bold, spicy and sour profile. The dish is complete with a delicate-prepared fish meatball. 

Taishi is a branch of Cantonese cuisine.

Hua Ting, Braised abalone and pork belly, tuber melanosporum (black truffle)

Dongpo pork is prepared using premium locally-sourced pork belly. It is stewed for eight hours with a blend of seasonings, then infused with abalone and black truffle. The meat is paired with pearl rice.

The 8, Flambé beggar cod fish

This dish is a novel rendition of the traditional Chinese beggar chicken, featuring fatty Norwegian silver cod brought to sear while encased in caul fat. The cod is then combined with Macau-style bacalhau and Yunnanese large white radish, among other ingredients, all wrapped in lotus leaves and encased in a handmade pastry shell for baking. Bacalhau refers to dried and salted cod.

Don Alfonso 1890, Grandfather’s Ernesto strascinati, traditional cannelloni pasta rolls filled with mozzarella cheese, oxtail and San Marzano tomato sauce

This dish, a classic creation by Chef Alfonso first presented over 20 years ago at the Hotel Lisboa, features cannelloni pasta with oxtail ragù, draped in a rich organic San Marzano tomato sauce from tomatos grown on the Le Peracciole farm in Ponta Campanella. Complemented by a creamy mozzarella and basil sauce, the dish perfectly blends traditional Italian cuisine with the unique flavours of Macau. Strascinati is a particular type of pasta.

Source: SJM. Top: La Scala del Palazzo,
fava di cacao ripieni al serradura.
Bottom: La Scala del Palazzo,
Il cannoncino, fondant egg tart &
cinnamon gelato.

La Scala del Palazzo, Il cannoncino, fondant egg tart & cinnamon gelato

The chef has introduced a unique twist on Italy’s iconic dessert, cannoli, by substituting the traditional vanilla cream filling with the flavours of Macau’s pastel de nata (Portuguese egg custard tart). This creative fusion is paired with cinnamon gelato. 

La Scala del Palazzo, Fava di cacao ripieni al serradura

Inspired by Macau’s beloved serradura, this dish is presented in the form of a jewellery box. The outer shell is crafted from premium French chocolate, molded into the shape of a cocoa bean. There is a filling of milk mousse and orange sorbet. The chocolate is complemented by a vanilla-orange cookie. 

Serradura or Macau pudding consists of Marie biscuits and whipped cream.

Details

For bookings or questions contact +853 8881 1800 or visit https://qr.sjm.mo/59m37t

SJM Resorts invites gourmets to the Rendezvous in Macau Lisboa Culinary Adventure

Source: SJM Resorts. Guests will be entertained at the gala dinner by celebrity artistes from TVB.

On 17 August 2024, SJM Resorts in Macau will orchestrate a new dining experience, Rendezvous in Macau Lisboa Culinary Adventure. Guests are welcome to enjoy the evening at Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau with creative global cuisines and live performances.

An East-West culinary celebration, Rendezvous in Macau Lisboa Culinary Adventure will showcase the talent of nine master chefs from eight SJM restaurants: - The three-Michelin starred French restaurant Robuchon au Dôme

- The two-Michelin starred Chinese restaurant The 8

- The Forbes Five-star rated Cantonese cuisine establishment Palace Garden

- Modern Portuguese flavours from Mesa by José Avillez

- Japanese kappou-style Zuicho

- Italian restaurant Don Alfonso 1890

- Authentic Shanghainese and Huaiyang delicacies from Hua Ting, and - The fashionista oasis La Scala de Palazzo.

A suite of 10 dishes that integrate the culinary artistry of Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, French, and Italian cuisines will be presented with Macau-themed cocktails.

The event will also feature performances by celebrity artists from TVB and famous singers, and will be filmed by TVB for broadcast on 7 September on the TVB Jade channel.

Details

Rendezvous in Macau Lisboa Culinary Adventure

Date: 17 August 2024

Venue: Grand Pavilion, Grand Lisboa Palace

Time: From 6:30 pm

Price: MOP 6,288+ per person

SJM also offers an accommodation package for those attending. The Rendezvous in Macau Lisboa Culinary Adventure Hotel Package includes one night's luxury accommodation on 17 August, breakfast for two at The Grand Buffet, and two tickets to the gala dinner. Package prices start at MOP 15,888++.

For reservations or questions, call +853 8881 1800

(Hong Kong toll free: 800 960 288

Mainland China toll free: 400 842 2188), or visit https://www.sjmresorts.com/en/happenings/a-tribute-to-macaus-gastronomy

Macau passport holders can now get on-arrival visas to Bahrain

The Bahrain Interior Ministry Undersecretary of Nationality, Passport and Residence Affairs (NPRA), Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, has announced that Macau is now part of the list of countries and territories covered in on-arrival visas. This increases the number of countries and territories to 114. 

Macau passport holders can get on-arrival visas at the Kingdom's various ports, logging into the e-visa website or by applying for visas through the Bahrain Embassy in Beijing.

Al Khalifa highlighted that the NPRA continues to develop and improve facilities to meet the inspirations of the Kingdom's leadership of making Bahrain a destination for investors and tourists and the creation of an appropriate environment for economic activities for local and foreign companies.

The St Regis Macao, Cotai Central is officially open

Source: Sands China. Officiating guests cut the ribbon at the grand opening of The St Regis Macao, Cotai Central Friday. The ribbon cutting ceremony was officiated by Chui Sai On, Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region; Edmund Ho Hau Wah, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference; Chen Sixi, Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR; Pan Yun Dong, Deputy Commissioner for the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC in the Macao SAR; Leong Vai Tac, Macao SAR Secretary for economy and finance; Dr Alexis Tam, Macao SAR Secretary for social affairs and culture; Sheldon Adelson, Chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands and Sands China; Dr Miriam Adelson; Sands China President Dr Wilfred Wong; Starwood Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific Region President Stephen Ho; and Josef Dolp, VP of operations for Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau and Korea, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.

The St Regis Macao, Cotai Central, is the newest addition to the Sands China portfolio of properties along the Cotai Strip in Macau. The 38-storey, 400-key luxury hotel also marks the completion of the company's Sands Cotai Central integrated resort, which already offers rooms under the Conrad, Sheraton and Holiday Inn flags. 

With the addition of The St Regis Macao, Sands Cotai Central now features more than 6,200 hotel rooms and suites along with retail, restaurant and entertainment offerings. Comprised of The Venetian Macao; The Plaza Macao, featuring the Four Seasons Hotel Macao; and Sands Cotai Central, housing hotels by St. Regis, Conrad, Sheraton and Holiday Inn, Sands China's integrated resort developments on the Cotai Strip offer nearly 10,000 hotel rooms and suites. They also provide 140,000 sq m of meeting and exhibition space and well over 100 dining options including Michelin-starred restaurants.

"Whether it's hotel, restaurant, retail or other amenities or attractions, our developments on the Cotai Strip have become home to many of the world's most-renowned and important brand names," said Sheldon Adelson, Chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands and Sands China. "The opening of The St Regis Macao is another significant step in Macau being able to differentiate itself from other destinations and further enhances Macau's ability to draw even more leisure tourists and business travellers from throughout the region and across the globe. As we have from the outset, we will continue to invest in Macau's tourism future, which next year includes the opening of The Parisian Macau. The 3,000-room property complete with a stunning replica Eiffel Tower is destined to become Asia's new 'must-see' property."

Sands China President Dr Wilfred Wong said: "The addition of the prestigious St Regis brand to our portfolio enriches the already outstanding customer experience offered by Sands China in Macao. It also creates new jobs for the city, and offers Macao locals a new opportunity to join Sands China Ltd, a company devoted to helping locals advance their careers through our focus on team member training and development. The Macao debut of St Regis is a noteworthy contribution to the city's standing as a world centre of tourism and leisure; and the completion of this fourth tower at Sands Cotai Central is the latest pillar supporting the diversification of Macao's tourism industry."

The St Regis brand is devoted to the pursuit of service and elegance for the world's most discerning travellers. With the St Regis Butler Service delivering uncompromising personal care and anticipatory service, The St Regis Macao features meeting spaces, spas, dining, health club and pool facilities. Guests also enjoy convenient access to interconnected facilities at Sands Cotai Central and the other Sands China properties on the Cotai Strip. 

Fireworks Celebration promotions at the Mandarin Oriental, Macau

The Mandarin Oriental, Macau is offering Fireworks Celebration packages* that could be leveraged for corporate social responsibility, corporate bonding, or customer relations. 

Source: Mandarin Oriental Macau website.

The Fireworks Celebration package to view the 26th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest is available on 8, 13, 20, 27 September and 1 October 2014, with rates starting from MOP4,388. The package includes

• A night’s accommodation in a guestroom or suite with views of the fireworks display through the floor-to-ceiling windows
• A four-course fireworks degustation dinner for two featuring Chef Dominique Bugnand’s contemporary approach to classic French cuisine at Vida Rica Restaurant
• Buffet breakfast for two at Vida Rica Restaurant

The Vida Rica Bar**, which offers a superb location for views of the fireworks, is offering a Fireworks Celebration Buffet between 7:30pm and 10pm on 8, 13, 20, 27 September and 1 October. Guests can enjoy an oyster and seafood bar, assorted sushi and sashimi, Portuguese specialties, Chinese favourites and a selection of desserts. The basic buffet is priced at MOP418 per person.

*Reservations for the Fireworks Celebration Package can be made through the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s online reservations service at www.mandarinoriental.com or by contacting the reservations office at Mandarin Oriental, Macau at +853 8805 8822. Reservations can also be made via the toll-free reservations hotlines from Hong Kong at 800 932 212 and from China at 4001 200 212, as well as by emailing momac-reservations@mohg.com. Package rates are subject to 10% service charge and 5% government tax. A seven-day advance reservation is required whilst the offer is subject to availability. 

**Reservations for the Vida Rica Bar can be made at +853 8805 8928 or email momac-vidarica@mohg.com. Prices are subject to 10% service charge.