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14 Lamma Island The Perfect Weekend Escapade in Hong Kong jetsetter PAPER MAGAZINE Hong Kong is regarded as one of the most densely populated and fast- paced metropolises in the world. Yet, on the southwest of Hong Kong and only 30 minutes from Hong Kong’s downtown, you can escape from the urban cacophony to Lamma Island, Hong Kong’s popular weekend getaway due to its beautiful scenery, adventurous hiking trails, multicultural shops and cafes, and renowned seafood dining.
How to get there: If you are coming from Hong Kong island, take a 30-minute ferry from Central Pier 4. There are no cars on Lamma Island, so if you are in Sok Kwu Wan or other parts of the island, you have to either hike or ride a bike. The island is very small and the places are all within walking distance, so we recommend you take the hiking option!
Hiking the Family Trail What to do The trail which is known as the "Lamma Island Visit Lamma Fisherfolks Village Family Walk" is a fantastic way to see the Lamma Located on a raft in the bay amongst the fish farms lies the quaint Lamma Island and is one of Hong Kong's most loved Fisherfolk’s Village, started in 2007 to showcase the local fishing culture and trails. It is a gentle hike and relatively easy to history of the fishing industry in Hong Kong. Under the management of a Lamma navigate as it is paved and well-marked, with even native and retired fisherman, the project preserves not only the traditional fishing refreshment stops and many resting points along methods of the island, but also of Hong Kong. the way.
The village comprises an authentic fishing junk, traditional dragon boats, feeding Just 4km long, it runs between Yung Shue rafts, exhibition hall, themed folklore booths, fishing rafts and dwellings. You can Wan and Sok Kwu Wan. During holidays and still see the many junks traversing the little bay amongst the many floating fish weekends, this trail can become a tad crowded. farm rafts. Visitors are welcomed to witness and participate in various activities There are also many short loops and trails that will including water bombing and net throwing, sail raising and “funny” hookless also give you excellent views of the island and its fishing. The village is open daily from 10am to 7pm. splendid scenery. The hike should take just over an hour up to an hour and a half. How to get there: Take a 40-minute ferry from Central Pier 4 to Sok Kwu Wan. Then, walk for around three minutes to the ticket booth on the main street amongst the seafood restaurants. Fast boats from Sok Kwu Wan Public Pier number 1 (not the ferry pier) will transport visitors to the village in about one minute. There are two types of tickets, Package Ticket HK$128 (HK$88 child and seniors) which includes game tickets, snacks and a discount voucher or General Ticket HK$80 (HK$60).
Explore Yung Shue Wan Main Street This is where the main "town" is located and where the majority of the 6,000 population of the island live. As soon as you arrive, there is a lively vibe, at the little streets lined with souvenir shops, fresh markets, cafes and restaurants. The laid-back lifestyle here is complemented by a colourful, cultural diversity. This is most evident in the business going on along the main street, which is lined with shops selling handicrafts from Southeast Asia as well as a mixture of Eastern and Western eateries.
This quaint ramshackle village is great way to waste a few hours, either enjoying cake at an organic coffeeshop or a cheap pint at the scattering of expat orientated bars. Whereas Sok Kwu Wan is more renowned for seafood, this stretch has a greater variety of food. In Yung Shue Wan, you will find both Chinese as well as all sorts of Asian, ethnic and Western dishes.
This is a great place for you to experience the laid-back multicultural lifestyle of Lamma Island and kick back with a beer. Visit Kamikaze Caves Try a barbeque or picnic at Hung Shing Yeh Where to eat The Kamikaze Caves, also referred to as the Beach Lamma Rainbow Kamikaze Grottoes, are a series of tunnels along a This is the most popular beach on Lamma Island. This popular seafood joint at Sok Kwu Wan is trail from Lo So Shing to So Kwu. The caves were Hung Shing Yeh Beach has been attracting expats extremely popular with both visitors and locals. believed to have been dug out by occupying and locals for a long time. It’s also a top spot to Many government officials and dignitaries have Japanese soldiers during the Second World War spend another laid-back evening on the sand also dined here when they visit Lamma Island. It for defence purposes. The caves were said to by throwing (or maybe even crashing) a party in offers a huge variety of seafood and an extensive have been used by Japanese troops as hiding the barbecue area, as the sunset’s rays reflect wine list. Clams with black bean sauce and prawns places for their boats and ammunition that they off the water. Visitors also throng this beach for are so deliciously fresh that the restaurant has deployed on suicide missions against Allied forces windsurfing. thrived for 30 over years. You can select dishes ala who has taken over Hong Kong. carte or simply go with a set menu. You can also This is a fairly commercial beach with a café choose from a Standard or a Deluxe set menu The caves are dank, dark and a little spooky but and vendors selling everything from mosquito (minimum 2 persons). Specialty dishes include the they are still among the more interesting sites on repellents to spicy Korean chicken, so expect Hong Kong favourites: steamed fish, deep fried Lamma Island among tourists because of their crowds on holidays and weekends. Its large squid, clams, crab, lobsters and prawns. historical significance and the many folk tales that public barbeque area also means that it is not inspired them. uncommon to see families and expatriates throw Address: 23-25 Sok Kwu Wan First St, Lamma some beach parties here once in a while. If you Island, Hong Kong How to get there: want to go for a tan or just sit on the beach chairs Tel: +852 29828100 The Kamikaze Caves can be reached by walking with a book in hand to enjoy a relaxing time, this from Sok Kwu Wan ferry pier 2 across Sok Kwu is also your ideal spot to just take a break from Where to stay Wan Main Street, and then taking the Family Trail busy city life. Concerto Inn towards Yung Shue Wan where you have to walk Most visitors usually do a single-day trip to for about 15 minutes. How to get there: Lamma Island as a getaway but if you would like From the Yung Shue Wan Pier, turn right and walk to stay for a night or even a couple of days to along the Family Trail for around 30 minutes to the relax your weary soul, we highly recommend the beach. Concerto Inn, located right on the Hung Shing Yeh beach with well equipped modern rooms and amenities. The hotel also offers 8 rooms with sea view balcony, is dog-friendly and it has been listed as a member of the Quality Tourism Service Association of Hong Kong. It might not be the glamorous Ritz but it definitely offers a homely and comfortable stay at a reasonable price.
Address: 28 Hung Shing Yeh Beach, Yung Shue Wan, Lamma Island, Hong Kong Tel: +85 29821668 Fax: +85 29820022 Email: [email protected] EUREKA
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PAPER 18 muse Hong Kong’s Top Designer:HENRY LAU SPY Henry Lau Men’s Red Jacket ne of Hong Lau uses extravagant Kong’s most fabrics and colours to wanted combine stage wear Odesigners, and the and casualwear to founder of Hong Kong create his sophisticated street style brand SPY image for ordinary Henry Lau, Henry people. His collections Lau has emerged as have received a well-known name numerous accolades as in the fashion scene in Hong Kong. Having graduated “casual street style with in fashion design from Hong Kong Polytechnic in 1992, sophistication”, hardly Henry Lau was involved in costume creation and image surprising since his design for celebrity legends such as Leslie Cheung, Anita mission is to enable an SPY Henry Mui, and Jay Chow amongst others. average joe on the street to be able to look trendy Lau Floral and confident with his designs. Embroidered 4 years later, Henry Lau opened his first Spy store Long Sleeve Shirt in Hong Kong, and since then, has added three Although Henry Lau has tasted huge success with more around the city, as well as having collections sold celebrities in Hong Kong, he remains humble and in Kuwait, Sydney, Dubai, and Beijing. The success of down-to-earth, and is focused on letting his designs Spy collections has resulted in Lau working alongside win over the hearts of his followers. With the ability international companies such as Nokia, Motorola, and to blend high fashion with street wear that appeals Debeers Diamonds. to both the high society and the masses in Hong Kong, Henry Lau remains a prominent fashion figure Henry Lau attributes his design inspirations to his passion in Hong Kong and will be instrumental to maintain and love for the movies and theatres, “Every time I think Hong Kong’s status as one of the fashion of collections, I think of the story first. I look at capitals of the world. what is the moment, how is a girl to look like, and what is the style. It is the story that begins all of my SPY Henry Lau Black Leather Handbag SPY Henry Lau collections.” Designing both for men and women, Ladies Ruffle Dressy Top SPY Henry Lau Ladies Diamond and Gold Bracelet Putting Macau NUNO on the Fashion Map orn and raised in Macau, Nuno Lopes is one of the most internationally recognized faces in the haute couture world. At only 26, LOPES DE Bthe Macanese fashion guru has already achieved Macau feats that are amazing for someone his age. With beauty pageant and his his unique and alluring designs, Nuno Lopez grandfather was one of holds the proud distinction of being the first ever the founding members OLIVEIRA of the legendary band Macau designer to be featured in British Vogue and Vogue Italia, and the first from Macau to Tuna Macanese. His showcase at London Fashion Week. In 2016, he frequent use of gold and glitter in his fashion proved to the whole world that age is no barrier pieces is deeply inspired by his hometown and to success by being crowned as the Top Young reflects his roots and upbringing in the casino Fashion Designer by Asia Fashion Awards. capital of Asia.
Even though Nuno Although he left Macau for London when he Lopes moved to was just 15, his talent for fashion design was London to hone his already earning him accolades from the fashion fashion design skills world, even when he was a graduate student before eventually at Middlesex University. His graduate designs graduating with have been featured in several magazines, such a BA in Fashion as Wonderland, Disorder UK, Attractive Men, Design from London Solis Magazine and he was also chosen to grace Middlesex University, his first ever magazine cover for iMute Magazine his designs are deeply 2016 Spring Issue with a 14-page spread. rooted and influenced by the glamour The London resident is still trying to fine-tune and glitz of Macau, his craft in the UK but his designs have already something that he has been donned by the likes of Paris Hilton, Years always been used to, and Years, and other Asian celebrities. As he given that his mother continues to grow his brand, he is already was the 2nd runner undisputedly the most distinguished Macanese up in the 1985 Miss designer who has put Macau on the fashion map.
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PAPER 22 auto The Most Prestigious Race In Formula 3
The Macau Grand Prix is a festival of motorsport packed onto one of the The Suncity Group craziest and tightest street circuits. Every year, motorsport fans flock to Macau to witness the spectacular races and the Macau Grand Prix coolest cars as they vie for the top spot. In 2018, the event is set to take Macau by storm again!
ecognized as the most internationally prestigious event on the local calendar, the legendary Macau Grand Prix - now into its sixth decade - pits the best motorcycle, RWTCC and Formula 3 racers in the world against each other and the clock in dedicated competitions along the narrow, twisting Guia street circuit of Macao city. The high-pitched roar of racing engines, the fanatic roar of the crowd, and the adrenalin-charged atmosphere conjure up a colourful four days of non-stop, head-turning excitement.
The race through the urban canyons of Macau often resembles a game of roulette: who dares, can win - but even the smallest mistake is punished mercilessly. The race is the most extreme on the Formula 3 calendar and, thanks to the particularly high standard on display, has spawned countless motorsport superstars.
Paper Magazine previews some of the strong contenders to win the 2018 Macau Grand Prix.
Lando Norris Ferdinand Habsburg Nationality: Great Britain Nationality: Austria Team: Carlin Team: Carlin Car/Engine: Dallara Volkswagen Car/Engine: Dallara Volkswagen The McLaren Formula 1 reserve and European Formula 3 champion is a high profile racer who is one of the hot favourites to win the Macau Grand Prix after he finished second behind fellow British racer Dan Ticktum in 2017. The British driver is regarded as one of the hottest prospects currently competing in junior series and has been touted as a replacement candidate for Fernando Alonso after his days at McLaren are complete. Moreover, he has often compared to Lewis Hamilton although Norris has insisted that he is a racer in his own right with his own unique style and technique. Watch out for him in 2018!
Daniel Ticktum Ferdinand Habsburg had a successful first year Nationality: Great Britain finishing the FIA F3 European Championship Team: Motopark With VEB season on seventh position in the overall ranking Car/Engine: Dallara Volkswagen last year. Two highlights lit up particularly bright The winner of the 2017 Macau Grand Prix was though: His first victory in a FIA F3 European once handed a two-year ban but as soon as the Championship race on the Belgium Formula 1 ban ceased, Dan showed the world what he could track at Spa-Francorchamps and his remarkable do by winning in single-seaters via the 2016 BRDC performance at the FIA F3 World Cup in Macau. British Formula 3 Autumn Trophy. He capped it up In a nail-biting fight for the top, Habsburg with a sensational win at the 2017 Macau Grand overtook Sergie Sette Camara with a brave move Prix, adding his name to the list of winners that but unfortunately, neither one of them was able includes Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher, in to make the last corner and they both ended one of the most dramatic finishes to a race you will up in the barriers, with Habsburg passing the see anywhere. For his efforts, this record-breaking checkered flag as fourth. Nonetheless, his steady former karting champion is now on the motor fast performances in Macau caught the eye of the fans racing track with the Red Bull Junior Team and he is who would undoubtedly expect more from him in almost certain to defend his title at the 2018 Macau the seasons to come. Grand Prix. Sergio Sette Câmara Maximilian Günther Nationality: Brazil Nationality: Germany Team: Motopark With VEB Team: SJM Theodore Racing by Prema Car/Engine: Dallara Volkswagen Car/Engine: Dallara Mercedes
The Brazilian teammate of Daniel Ticktum almost Considered a rival of Lando Norris, the dashing became the champion in the 2017 Grand Prix. and handsome German racer is also a poster boy After obtaining the lead when both Joel Eriksson at the race tracks. Despite being a very young and Callum Ilott ran into trouble, Sette Câmara and inexperienced racer, he managed to put in inherited the lead and held it until the final lap. a decent performance at the 2017 Macau Grand After firstly being under immense pressure from Prix and clinched a decent fourth position. The Maximilian Günther and then the fast charging German racer might need more time to become Ferdinand Habsburg, Sette Câmara looked set true championship material but his fans are to take victory but he was overtaken around the already charmed by his model good looks and his outside on the final corner on the last lap by fine performances in the F2 races. He is definitely Habsburg and both drivers went into the wall after one for the future! carrying too much speed into the corner but only Habsburg managed to make it across the line so Sette Câmara was classified as 13th place despite not making it past the chequered flag in what was an incredible drive leading up to the moment. The 2018 Suncity Group Macau Grand Prix Despite this, fans already had a glimpse of what is set to take place from 15-18 November the Brazilian was capable of. 2018. For more information, please contact:
Macau Grand Prix Organizing Committee Address: No.207, Av da Amizade, Edif. do Grande Premio, Macau Tel: (853) 87962268 Fax: (853) 28727309 Website: http://www.macau.grandprix.gov. mo E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], media. [email protected] PAPER 24 athlete
THE GRAND PRIX HERO OF MACAU MAKING A COMEBACK: ANDRE COUTO THE MACAU RACER SUFFERED A HORRIFIC INJURY IN JULY 2017 AFTER A CRASH AT THE 2017 CHINA GT CHAMPIONSHIP IN ZHUHAI WHICH ALMOST ENDED HIS CAREER AND LIFE. AFTER A SPEEDY RECOVERY, ANDRE COUTO IS NOW BACK TO REGAIN HIS THRONE AS MACAU’S CHAMPION RACER.
s Macau’s top racer, the Lisbon-born Andre Couto decided to enter competitive racing after having successful runs in Karting in Macau. Before his horrific injury in Zhuhai, Andre Couto’s world and career were on a high. After all, the Macanese racer became Macau’s hero Aafter becoming the first and only Macanese racer to have won his home F3 Grand Prix in 2000 before going on the win Japan’s Super GT GT300 Championship in 2015.
Couto’s father, Carlos, recalled his son’s glorious victory back in 2000, “This was the one race Andre always wanted to win. He was born in Lisbon, but we moved back to Macau when he was four. My wife Isabel and I have now lived in Macau for many years. Isabel was born here, and all her family is from here. This will always be Andre's home. He speaks fluent Cantonese like most Portuguese people living here. He is a Macau citizen; it is what he wanted. We've lived here happily for many years. Today is a special day for everyone in Macau."
What made the F3 Grand Prix victory even more amazing was that Andre Couto had won it in his hometown and he had become the first and only Macanese driver to have become the champion. It also propelled him into the limelight and made him a household name and a superstar in Macau overnight.
Despite having lost his son to leukemia in 2009, Andre Couto rode on By November 2017 however, Andre Couto surprised everyone with an the waves of his earlier successes and continued to represent Macau incredibly fast recovery, “I’m in the recovery phase, doing physiotherapy and compete in championships and circuits around the world. However, and trying to reach the six months barrier. After that, I’ll do another exam tragedy struck in July 2017 at the China GT Championship race at Zhuhai to assess my condition. Some doctors think healing could take up to a International Circuit where he suffered a front-end impact and had to be year, others think it could take six months, but the Hong Kong doctor that airlifted to Hong Kong for treatment, with a fractured lumbar vertebra. The is taking care of me thinks that if I can reach the six-month barrier, I’ll then injury also robbed Andre Coute of his chance to participate in the 2017 be able to consider a return to competitions.” Grand Prix in Macau. With his usual grit and determination, Andre Couto was back on the tracks by earlier this year in January when he made a return to the tracks at the Zhuhai International Circuit - the same track where he suffered the accident - only, this time as the official test pilot for a four-day test of the NIO EP9, an electric super car produced by Chinese electric car manufacturer NIO. The four-day test started on January 11 and involved some 22 laps per day. “When I’m at the wheel I feel as before [the accident]. This morning when I took the car to the track, I felt normal mentally. The first day was a bit weird, after such a long time without driving, but it is all coming back naturally,” he said.
Nevertheless, although the racer has set his sights on an official comeback at the 2018 Macau Grand Prix, he was not going to rush his recovery. “I also didn’t want to make a deal with any team while my condition is still not 100 per cent. After my next medical tests, everything will be clearer,” he added.
For the sake of Macau and fans of racing, we hope Andre Couto returns to the circuit soon and we wish him a speedy recovery.
PAPER 26 yummy A Lavish Sunday Indulgence The Manor ocated on level 1 of The St. Regis Macau, The Manor is a multi-experience dining destination. Having the lavish Sunday Brunch in the differently styled, separated dining areas in The Manor makes you feel like being in a large British country house, attending a grand yet intimate party held by a generous and hospitable host.
As Lyou step in, your eyes are bedazzled by the rich range of gourmet desserts delicately placed in the middle of The Verandah, a bistro-style indoor garden, which overlooks the crustacean bar serving selections of fresh seafood such as five types of succulent jet-fresh oysters, cold poached Alaska king crabs, Boston lobsters and blue mussels.
Walking through the Dining Room that warmly embraces guests in a cosmopolitan setting, you arrive at The Penthouse Kitchen, where tender grilled meat carvings, tasty cold cuts, fine cheeses and fresh garden greens, alongside with beautifully cured fish are generously served. If you want to pry away from the buzz, you can find an intimate space in Wine Gallery and The Library and enjoy every savory bite of the food.
Tableside chef service passing around the artfully-created signatures, such as Ocean Trout Ceviche with Oyster Tartar and Hokkaido Scallop with Cantonese Cheese Paste, is one of the many joys that further elevate your brunch to the next level. Do also help yourself to the free-flowing wines, fancy sangrias, and fresh-squeezed juices, which will pleasantly refresh your taste buds.
Featuring a sumptuous range of the freshest cuisines, brunch at The Manor is certainly the perfect way to enjoy a truly laid-back Sunday afternoon with your family and friends.
The Manor The St. Regis Macao, Estrada Do Istmo. S/N Cotai, Macau, China / Tel: +853 8868 1920 A Grand Gathering of the Classics Zi Yat Heen estled in the Four Seasons Hotel While we were sipping on the fragrant Macau, Zi Yat Heen, the Michelin- chrysanthemum tea, the refreshing amuse-bouche, starred restaurant since 2009, is an Crispy Scallop with Fresh Pear, was delicately elegant yet cozy oasis amidst the served to awake our taste buds. Afterwards, in hustle and bustle of the casinos and Dim Sum Signature Combination, the Shrimp malls, and the best place for you to experience Dumpling with Shoot Bamboo differentiated itself authenticN Cantonese dining. by its incredibly thin and soft skin, along with the authentic relish gently accentuated with just a dab Comfortably seated in the tranquil private dining of light sauce. room filled with the melodious Chinese classical music and natural daylight, we were waiting for The Textures of the cuisines were also marvelous. We Zi Yat Heen Classic, a grand gathering of the most tried the Classic Barbecued Combination, where classic dishes of the restaurant in the past decade, the cut of the barbecued pork doused in sweet carefully designed for the hotel’s upcoming 10th honey was extremely tender. And the Mud Carp anniversary and meticulously prepared by the Patties, soaked in rich fish broth with fresh seasonal Executive Chef Charles Choi. vegetables, had a wonderfully soft and fluffy texture like a marshmallow.
After finishing the delectable lobster and seafood fried rice, we rounded off the perfect experience with the silky Sweet Tarot, Egg White and Milk Custard, one of the legendary cuisines created by Chef Choi. The aroma of the tarot mud, together with the sweet- tenderness of the custard, will gently melt your heart.
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NOSTALGIC INNOVATION Tea 5 Restaurant at LN Hotel Five Located by the beautiful Pearl River, LN Hotel Five is the first and flagship boutique hotel of the Lingnan Group and the only member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World TM (SLH) in Guangzhou, specially designed for travellers seeking rich cultural experiences. The hotel features a fine dining Cantonese restaurant - Tea 5 on its first floor, where one harkens back into nostalgia with authentic delectable Cantonese cuisine served in a contemporary and luxurious dining environment.
As you enter the restaurant, the sleek and vintage interiors that perfectly blend the essence of the South China’s culture and modern sophistication, will immediately impress you. Your tastebuds will be tantalized by the cuisine served here, which is prepared using the most updated and modern culinary techniques with the essence of ancient Cantonese traditions. The main highlight is their trio-speciality - three delicate dishes creatively designed for the Hotel’s upcoming 3rd anniversary and meticulously prepared by Tea 5’s Executive Chef Bob Wu, who is passionate about Cantonese cuisine and has been mastering the skill for many years now.
As culinary experts will know, the Shunde Style of cooking has often been referred to as the backbone of exquisite Cantonese culinary staples. Braised Pork Ribs with Pickled Chili, cooked in the Shunde Style, perfectly reserve the natural flavours of the ingredients which seamlessly integrate with each other. As you take a bite, the pork ribs sopping up the delicious gravy are softly stretched by your teeth and a faint thread of pungency brought by the pickle chili will further arouse your appetite.
Another delicacy is Braised Grouper with Spicy Beef, Preserved Vegetable and Fermented Soya Bean. Accompanied with a touch of fresh mint, citronella and sliced lemon, the boneless tender grouper slices soaked in the rich and palatable soup made with prime beef brisket paste and savory Yangjiang soya bean will render you a magical and refreshing taste of summer. As it is carefully contained in an iron boat heated by candle placed below, it will be warm right until your very last bite.
Last but not least, the Braised Fish Maw with Papaya, served in the Cantonese colorized ceramics and prepared using a centuries-old recipe, is made from superior chicken stock, condensed carrot oil and non-diary cream, which imparts a smooth, shiny texture to the dish. The lovely cubes of fresh papaya, delicately setting off the crystal and soft shreds of fish maw, wonderfully balance the creamy taste of the golden soup and will awaken your taste buds with its enchanting fruity aroma.
This summer, come to Tea 5 to savour the delicious dishes which combine both the essence of traditional Cantonese cuisine and art of modern culinary techniques. A must-try this season!
LN Hotel Five, Guangzhou Address: 277 Yanjing Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, China Email: [email protected] Tel: (86-20) 8931 0505 PAPER 28 yummy Adding A Modern Touch To Traditional Hong Kong cuisine Ho Hung Kee here’s hardly a doubt that Hong Kong is of flavors, achieved through hours of synonymous with Cantonese food. Locals continuous boiling - the result is a silky- and visitors alike can’t get enough of savory smooth rice broth that glides down Canton goodness. And if you’re a regular the throat, leaving a trail of faint visitor,T you’ll probably have your own repertoire of fragrance. not-to-be-missed eateries. And if you have a couple of Well, Ho Hung Kee is the restaurant that we cannot friends tagging along, go for miss when we pop by the island. Once a casual the beef hor fun which comes eatery along Causeway bay, it has morphed into a in a generous serving. Its soft, beautiful restaurant located within one of the most fluffy broad noodles (kuey teow) luxurious shopping malls in town. A transformation absorb the rich beef flavor and made possible likely because of many die-heart wok-hei (wok-hei refers to an fans out there! Today, the restaurant is decked out amazing charred aroma cooked up in in polished white and Tiffany-blue, with modern the wok by a skilled chef). Of course, a Chinese lantern lighting and décor, giving dim sum Cantonese meal is never complete without sessions a touch of luxury without compromising dim sum. Almost all of the choices are traditional the palate. yet exquisite - we recommend the siew-mai, char- siew buns and custard buns, but you’ll likely to A disciple of Mak Woon Chi (the grand master of enjoy pretty much the whole selection! Mak’s Noodle), Ho Hung Kee founder Mr Ho Wing Fong’s small eatery was the first wanton noodle And finally, if your tummy still holds up, the store to be awarded one Michelin Star. Till today, restaurant offers Chinese desserts that will certainly its humble wanton noodle with fresh shrimps freshen you up before you head back into the wrapped in silky flour skin remains one of its summer heat! signature dishes. Another delectable choice is its range of porridges. Its soup base is an explosion
Ho Hung Kee 12th Floor, Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong / Tel: +852 2577 6060 Not Your Usual Lunch: Eatery-Hopping in Hong Kong ne of the best ways to enjoy Hong 仔粉 ) particularly for two dishes. The signature Kong is to embark on a city eatery Gou Zai Fen is a bowl of fat noodles in thick tasty tour. With so many street-food gems broth, with sliced mushrooms and chopped green buried in the labyrinth of the city, onions. Regulars love topping the dish with the there’sO so much to digest just by taking a stroll store’s free-flow of addictive Chinese pickled along the bustling streets. vegetable for an additional crunch. The other must-try is the signature fire duck wing broth which Instead of your usual sit-down lunch, we is a secret recipe that takes six hours of boiling. It recommend eatery-hopping along the actually feels like slurping down delicious liquid interesting Tung Choi Street. Famed roast duck! as Hong Kong’s pet street, you’ll be entertained by antics of playful After the heavy meal, hop next door to a 24-hour furry pets and amazing shades of old Hong Kong eatery, Ren He Soy Produce ( 人和 aquarium fishes, as you munch 豆品厂) at the cross-junction with Mong Kok Road. away on takeaway street food. A A bowl of their tofu hua (bean curd) is the perfect convenient way to get there is by dessert to freshen you up. The silkiness and light metro; take Exit B2 at Prince Edward fragrance of their bean curd is a delightful surprise MTR station and make your way to that will leave you wanting more. And if you’re still Tung Choi Street. game for traditional Hong Kong food - this eatery is also known for its Fish Meat Pan-Fried Tofu and At mid-street, start off with the famous Pig’s Blood cubes. Hong Kong pineapple bun, egg tart and milk tea at Hong Lin Restaurant. Their pastries Work off some of those calories by going across are freshly-baked in the café and a batch typically Mong Kok Road to Ladies Market to take in the sells out within an hour or so (Take a seat inside sights and sounds of this one-kilometer stretch of the restaurant if you want to slip away from the good bargains. After your shopping spree, cool off busy crowd). Sink your teeth into a soft and fluffy at Gong He Tang ( 恭和堂 : 乐制龟苓膏 ) with one pineapple bun with crispy sugary, buttery crust and of their herbal teas or a cool bowl of traditional a cool slice of butter, while sipping the traditional tortoise jelly made from powdered tortoise shell Hong Kong sweet milk tea. It sure feels like a piece and herbs, which is said to benefit the skin and of Cantonese paradise! kidneys.
Moving on to the main course further down the Now that lunch is done, it’s time to decide where Tung Choi Street, Hong Kong street, stop by 18 Paparazzi Noodle ( 十八座狗 to next for dinner!
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RECIPE: 1 PERSON INGREDIENTS Prawns GR 100 AWAKENING YOUR Onions GR 20 Peanut Oil CL 5 Fresh Coriander GR 5 FIVE SENSES Chopped Garlic GR 10 Red Chillies PCS 1 Chopped Ginger GR 2 Curry Powder GR 2 Garam Masala Powder GR 2 Coconut Milk CL 80 Water CL 10 Oil CL 5 Salt / / Steam Rice GR 100 Pepper / / Soy Sauce CL 10 nspired by the award-winning Lime Juice PCS Quarter restaurant mezza9 at Grand Olive Oil CL 5 Hyatt Singapore, mezza9 Macau Chopped Garlic GR 10 at Grand Hyatt Macau offers an Iincomparable buffet experience, Sugar GR 3 Sliced Onions GR 15 which is more than just sitting down 1 2 Eggs PCS 1 to a meal, but also offers a tour that Small Diced Green Pepper GR 20 allows you to embracing food to Chorizo GR 25 awaken your five senses! Green Olives GR 5 After walking through the porch Salt / with black marble pillars and exquisite glass-wares, you can see the massive range of fresh produce, ranging from seasonal vegetables to live lobsters, 3 4 which you can touch to feel the freshness and enjoy the freedom to choose your food’s method of preparation, as if you are in a real market.
Then, behold the theatrical show kitchens, where you can interact with the chefs, watch them cook and listen to the delightful kitchen tunes while inebriating in the seductive aromas of the barbecue, grilled charcoal and 5 6 7 8 wok fire that engulf your nose. After that, when you finally sit down and dine, your tastebuds are overwhelmingly tantalized by the full range of Asian and Western cuisine that incorporate different dining experiences: Macanese, grill, wok, steam basket, Japanese, Italian, delicatessen, patisserie, bar and wine cellar.
9 10 11 12 With an unlimited number of possibilities but a limited appetite, some highlights should be introduced to maximize your experience. One of them Recipe must be the irresistible lobsters, prepared in 6 ways, while stir-fired with spicy 1. Heat the peanut oil and add in the onion, garlic, chilli and salt is super amazing and highly recommended. Baking the lobsters with chopped garlic and sauteed. Fry gently for about 10 minutes cheese is also fantastic. A generous portion of cheese melts into the firm till the onions are golden brown. lobster-meat which bounces in your mouth with rich umami. Of course, you 2. Add in the curry powder, ginger and garam masala, and continue to cook for another 5 minutes till fragrant. can also try the steamed lobster with no other fanciful flavourings to disguise 13 3. Add in the coconut low fat milk and water, and simmer gently. the freshness. For those with a sweet tooth, a bite of blueberry cheesecake Then, puree in a food processor till smooth. will make you feel like floating on cloud nine. 4. Season with salt and pepper. 5. Meanwhile, heat the oil and saute. Fry the onions till golden brown. Dining Buffet in mezza9 is great for family and friend gatherings. For guests 6. Add the prawn and cook for few minutes. 7. Add the curry sauce and coriander, and bring to boil. staying in the hotel, your seats are guaranteed. If you are not a hotel guest, 8. In a small bowl, combine the sugar,soy sauce and lime juice, and stir the sugar till it we strongly recommend that you make your booking in advance because is dissolved. this restaurant is extremely popular with both the locals and tourists. 9. Heat the oil in a frying pan and add the garlic and onions. Cook for 3 minutes until the onions become translucent. 10. Pour in the egg and scramble. 11. Add the rice and stir until well mixed. 12. Decrease the heat and add the green pepper, green olive,chorizo sausage & sugar mix. 13. Stir-fry for 3 minutes and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
PRESENTATION • Take the plate. Use the round mould and add the rice. Put the shrimps on the top of the rice and pour the sauce around it. • Add ink tuile, some olive oil, kumquat and edible flower.
DECORATION: Fresh Dill, Ink Tuile, Edible Flower or Black Ink.
After subsequent stints with Sofitel in Dongguan and Xiamen, Gregory finally mezza decided to embark on his own entrepreneurial venture and start his own restaurant GRAND HYATT MACAU in Xiamen to promote creative and authentic French cuisines. Contact Gregory City of Dreams, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai, Macau SAR, China at: Fuel by Greg Louraichi | Level 5, Party Pier Sector B (Take lift next to 7-11 Tel: +853 8868 1234 convenience store), No. 118, Yue Jiang Xi Road | Tel: 020-80922169 | Greg's 9 Restaurant | 1c, No.10 Hubin Bei Road, Xingang Square Xiamen, Fujian, P.R. China | TEL: (+86)592-5316600 macau PAPER yummy 31 Grand Hyatt Macau Star Chef: Sun Yinming The Ambassador of Northern Chinese Cuisine Born and raised in Beijing, Chef Sun Yinming’s In 2009, Chef Sun joined Grand Hyatt Macau love for cooking began early in his teenage as Sous Chef in one of the signature outlets, years. In 1991, Chef Sun joined the culinary Beijing Kitchen, which specialises in authentic industry in Beijing, specializing in Beijing Northern Chinese cuisine. During his 7-year cuisine and afterwards, gradually cultivated tenure, he and his culinary team have been an enduring passion for Northern Chinese dedicatedly learning from each other and cuisine. With over 20 years of culinary subsequently formed a good ethos of unity. experience, he has dedicated his life to On account of his hard work and dedication, refining the delicate nuances of Chinese food Chef Sun was promoted to Chef de Cuisine in and exploring new ways to experience it. 2011.
As an international metropolis, Beijing is Chef Sun’s passion in cooking can not only be an ideal breeding ground for Chef Sun’s shown by the satisfying smile he wears when culinary curiosity catering to the diversified he sees how much the guests appreciate preferences and tastes of his guests. As his creation, but also by his diligence and Beijing has been the capital of China concentration when he is busy working in for centuries, its cuisine is inclusive and the restaurant’s show kitchen. Following influenced by culinary traditions from all over the lead of Chef Sun, together with their China. Other than Beijing Cuisine, Chef Sun rich experience, the culinary team of Beijing has also managed to specialize in Shandong Kitchen continues to create inventive dishes Cuisine and moreover, out of his admirable in order to satisfy the guests and adhere to devotion to cooking and willingness to learn their constant commitment to excellence. new things, he quickly mastered Cantonese and Sichuan Cuisines afterwards as well.
Beijing Roast Duck Preparation: • Clean the Peking duck, which is 38-day old and transported from a premium duck farm in Beijing. Then, rinse it thoroughly with water. • Pump the air under the duck’s skin through the neck cavity to separate the skin from the meat. • Soak the duck in boiling water for a short while. • Hang it up to dry for around 6-7 hours. • While it is hung, glaze the duck with a layer of maltose syrup, and the inside is rinsed once more with water to firm its shape.
Roast: • Roast the duck in an oven with an open fire fuelled by hardwood from date trees. • Hang it on hooks above the fire and roast for 30-40 minutes, melting the fat so that the skin is crispy. • While the ducks are roasting, use a pole to dangle each duck closer to the fire for 30 second intervals to make the skin turn shiny brown.
Serving: Almost every part of a duck can be prepared afterwards. The cooked Peking Duck is traditionally carved in front of the diners and served in three ways: 1. Duck skin is served with sugar and garlic sauce as dip. 2. Breast meat could be enjoyed with shallots, cucumber and sweet soybean paste. 3. Duck leg meat is to be wrapped in a pancake with spring onion, cucumber, garlic paste and sweet soybean paste.
The sweet soybean paste, originated from the famed and historic seasoning company Beijing Liubiju, is meticulously prepared by the chef: it is mixed with honey and sugar and steamed with a green Chinese onion on top before being served.
If guests order a whole duck, the remaining duck meat and bones will be cooked in 2 ways and they can choose either palatable duck broth or stir-fried duck bones with pepper and salt.
GRAND HYATT MACAU City of Dreams, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai Macau SAR, China | Tel: +853 8868 1234 | https://macau.grand.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html PAPER 32 cheers Exclusive Taste of Macau: THE ST.REGIS BAR
ow many kinds of Bloody Mary have you tasted? No matter how many, you will always be pleasantly surprised by the ones crafted in The St. Regis Bar, where Hthe first glass of Bloody Mary was made. As with other St. Regis Bloody Marys, locally inspired and individually interpreted by each St. Regis hotel, Maria Do Leste, The St. Regis Macau’s interpretation of the iconic Bloody Mary, was also invented with inspiration from Macau’s unique culture.
A synergy of ingredients, indigenous to various shores the Portuguese ships landed on, together with original mix of vodka and tomato juice, creates a cocktail with a smoky, spicy, fresh and rich texture. As you sip on it, the extraordinary combination of the alluring wisps of oriental flavours arose from the robust Iberian components collected from across the seven seas gently yet overwhelmingly tantalize your taste bud. Miniature bottles of vodka and tabasco are on standby aside the THE ST.REGIS BAR presented drink for you to boldly render your drink a magical The St. Regis Macao, Estrada Do Istmo. S/N Cotai, savoury twist. Macau, China Tel: +853 8113 3700 Last but not least, pay attention to the beautiful mural entitled “Harmony” which you must discover when stepping into the bar, for it will likely be the one, besides the bartenders’ warm hospitality and the lounge singer’s magnetic voice, that will pleasingly pry you away from the palatable drink, if only just for a little while. Lingering Blue Crush n the enchanting blue hour, a blush of breathtaking twilight delicately framed in the double-height windows of Bar Azul at Four Seasons Hotel Macau BAR AZUL echoes with the posh interior design of this tranquil harbour of peace, where itI is a destination for superior spirits, bottle services, fine cigars and the nights to remember.
In Portuguese, Azul means the colour blue. As the name suggests, Bar Azul is artistically decorated with different shades of blue. Besides the modern electrically-lightened cocktail bar standing in the middle of the room embraced by the blue hue, you can see the midnight-blue velvet curtains wavily stretching up to the ceiling, from where the ocean-blue light sheds down softly, rendering the room a calm and relaxing ambience. BAR AZUL Level 1, Four Seasons Macau, Estrada da Do not miss the stunning cocktails for they are absolutely inventive and delicious. Baia de N. Senhora da Esperanca, S/N, Berry Nice Soup, for example, containing a fragrant strawberry delicately carved Macau, China into a lotus and put in a ice bowl floating on the bright-red Skyy berry vodka with Tel: +853 2836 5182 minced muddle fresh berries, and a glass kettle beside for you to refill the bowl anytime you want, has both the creative presentation and the joyful fruity flavours that can are playful treats for your eyes and mouth at the same time. A Hidden Gem MACAU SOUL orn in England, worked in Hong Kong since the late 1960s and finally gave birth to the Asia’s best Portuguese wine lounge in Macau,B the Higgins have never stopped writing their legendary stories. Macau Soul, the couple's intimate retirement project which they have started in 2008, has become an oasis for locals and an alternative destination for travellers longing for an escape in the casino capital of Asia. The owners’ unique partiality for oriental culture are not only revealed by the journey of their lives, but also by the decoration of this homey lounge, where is also a display room of their life-time antique collections.
Try asking Jacky and David for the wine selections since you may get immersed in the long list of superior Portuguese wines. Right after taking a sip, have a bite of the chubby home-marinaded olives, which are definitely out of this world, and the curvy Chinese traditional egg pastries served in the Chiangmai potteries, which will gently linger on your taste buds with an enduring delight.
Relaxing peacefully in Macau Soul makes you feel like being in a library lounge MACAU SOUL on an old Portuguese ship. Time ceases to flow, but not the glass of velvety 31A Rua de Sao Paulo, Macau, China wine that you hold in your hand. Tel: +853 2881 8888
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Sophistication: azzling silver bamboos, crystal lotuses blooming elegantly on the stoic style columns, along with VIDA RICA BAR the art-deco lighting fixtures and Dthe black-and-white marble floor, the Vida Rica Bar at the Mandarin Oriental Macau thoroughly enfolds you in a mixed vibe of Great Gatsby and Chinese Imperial Palace. Here, you can indulge yourself not only in the fantastic views of Macau’s evening skyline from the impressive French windows, but also enjoy a full list of drinks from the three interactive bars serving featured cocktails, top-class champagne, tapas and premium coffee.
Signature cocktails inspired by the local Macau environment could be found as you browse the menu. The Ruin of St. Paul, for instance, is made with the classic London Dry Gin, Chamomile tea, lychee juice and sesame cordial, shaken with cinnamon syrup, fresh lemongrass, as well as a touch of lime and mint. All of these ingredients are gracefully presented with a Chinese traditional tea set. Glistening in the porcelain tea-sipping cup on the traditional wooden tea rack, the final drink provides a perfectly-blended flavour of the East and the West.
Sitting by the window and enjoying the sleek environment and the marvellous view with the great length of zingy flavour of the drink in your mouth, you will be transported into a complete state of relaxation and zen.
VIDA RICA BAR Level 1, Mandarin Oriental Macau, Avenida Dr Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macao, China Tel: +853 8805 8928 PAPER 34 cru ADEGAOpening Your Senses
s you gaze upon theMAYOR brilliant The calmness arising from this simple construction masterpiece of a winery at Adega contrasts with the complexity housed within, where Mayor’s winery at Campo Maior, monumental areas intended for production and Portugal, you find yourself feasting storage go hand in hand with the social areas, your eyes on an architectural wonder designed for tasting and enjoying the wine. The ofA a building designed by Portuguese architect 40×120 m rectangle of the winery is founded on and Pritzker laureate Álvaro Siza Vieira in 2007. the existing cavity and 9m walls stand tall from This magnificent building is an imposing, yet there. Access to the building is located at the understated figure sitting atop a gentle slope amid southwest end. the wide open plain of the vineyard. Amidst the beautiful and untouched landscape of the Alentejo The genius architect Siza Vieira reserved the plain in Campo Maior, Siza Vieira erected an upper floor for the social and public aspect of unwavering in their crusade to create the best original building, a horizontal construction, painted wine. There, a tasting room was created, opening wines. It helps that the winery’s proximity to the in white and divided in two floors longwise, with a into a panoramic terrace with a lawn and a lake, Serra de São Mamede, granite soils and temperate third floor intended for tourism and promotion of headed by a sculpted marble panel, where the climate contribute to the unique character of its the Adega Mayor wines. silhouettes of a coffee cup, a glass of wine and a wines. In fact, the vineyards of Adega Mayor are bottle overlap. This panoramic terrace provides all strategically located on fertile soils that have a a view over the estate’s vineyard and the olive perfect track record for cultivating the best grapes grove, extending further to Spain and the Serra de for the best wines in Portugal. Portalegre. To help open your senses to heavenly delights However, your eyes will not be the only senses to of this world, Adega Mayor offers wine tours be delighted at Adega Mayor because the Mayor throughout the year and are famous for their wine family, who runs the winery, is on a mission to tours in Portugal. For a more sensory and authentic awaken every last bit of your five senses right down Portuguese wine experience amidst the panoramic to the tantalizing their taste buds with the quality landscape, please email enoturismo@adegamayor. of their exquisite wines. This is why the family is pt to book your trip and avoid disappointment!
PAPER enlightenment living Adega Mayor Caiado Red 2016 Its aroma is filled with fresh red fruit, strawberries and cherries with an acidic and exotic background. The sweetness and intensity of the fruits culminate in a long and vibrant finish. This young wine from Alentejo is best paired with light pasta and cheese. It also goes well with several types of meat.
Adega Mayor Reserva do Comendador Red 2014 The wine veers between richness and a severely tannic character. It has intense aroma with notes of black cherry and blackberry. It is best paired with strong cheeses and roasted meat dishes. Excellent harmony with game dishes and/or dishes with intense and spicy aromas and flavours.
MACAU Contributed by Roy Moorfield
midst the many lights and glamour of vibrant Macau, one tiny yellow jewel will carry a lasting legacy. No, it’s not gold. Rather, it’s a tasty tart with a link to old world history, when Macau was a colony of Portugal. ALike grape vines, this tart is one of the few imports from the west that manage to find its way into the regularly dining population. The origins of it may also be due to wine production which Roy Moorfield is a wine requires large amounts of eggs for the fining process. Egg whites contain positively-charged molecule consultant based in albumen which attracts the negatively charged tannins in the wine. It becomes a frothy mess that Melbourne. He has been coagulates and sinks to the bottom of the barrel. The clear “softer” wine is drawn off for further barrel a global wine industry ageing. Consequently, the wine producer is left with hundreds of egg yolks! authority and identity for 42 years. Roy's influence on In the wine regions of Bordeaux in the past, the local folks created a delicious moist mini cake called the Australian and Hong canelé to use up their yolks. The Portuguese monks of Lisbon, who were the winemakers for centuries, Kong wine business cannot baked a sumptuous custard tart. Was it coincidence or a natural by-product? You can decide. In be underestimated. For many any case, it became known as the famous pastel (pastry) de Belém. People line up at these specialist years, he has been a wine pastry shops and buy them today, in Lisbon or in Macau! They are a lasting reminder of the Portuguese advisor to Cathay Pacific influence there. Airways.
Portuguese wines also remain readily available in Macau. Seek out a young Tawny Port to match with your “Portuguese” custard tart in Macau and it will leave a lasting memory on your palate. PAPER 36 out n about THAI CAVE RESCUE INTERNATIONAL TEAM COOPERATES TO BRING BOYS HOME In a world rife with conflict and differences, the international community showed that they could put aside their differences and work together to execute a noble mission.
fter 10 days of being trapped in a flooded cave complex in northern Thailand, and after an enormous searchA effort that had transfixed Thailand and the rest of the world, the missing 12 boys and their football coach were finally found in Tham Luang Cave on July 2. The boys, aged 11 to 16, and their 25-year-old coach went into the popular cave complex after football practice and were caught inside by rising flood waters. Panic gripped the Thai nation and the world as everyone prayed hard for the safe return of the Thai boys and their coach.
Thailand immediately sprang into action to find the missing boys and coach, mobilising around 1,000 Navy Seal (sea, air and land teams) divers, police, soldiers, border guards and officials for the round-the-clock rescue in a remote and mountainous part of Chiang Rai province near the Laos and Myanmar borders. As the challenges and difficulties of the search and rescue mission mounted due to the rough terrain and inclement weather conditions, it seemed as if all hope was lost.
As the world became fixated on the enormous media coverage of this unfortunate incident in Thailand, the international community stepped in to offer their help in the search and rescue mission. What had initially started as a Thai mission became an international search and rescue operations to try and bring the Thai boys and their coach home as the search rapidly grew into an international operation, with specialist cave divers and other support flying in to help.
The two British divers who were the first to reach the boys were John Volanthen and Rick Stanton, both experts on cave rescues. Both flew into Thailand with another British caving expert, Robert Harper, three days after the Thai boys and their coach went missing. Stanton is a firefighter from UK's Coventry who was also involved in the rescue of 13 British cavers in Mexico in 2004. The Daily Mail reported that Volanthen is an IT consultant from UK's Bristol, citing a previous interview with The Sunday Times magazine. In the interview, Volanthen said he started caving as a scout and that he enjoyed the logistical challenge.
Besides the Brits, the Americans also sent their support team of 17 Air Force rescue specialists based on the Japanese island of Okinawa to aid in the search. China put aside their rivalry with the USA to also contribute a team of Chinese cave rescue experts that brought with them rescue equipment including underwater robot, diving equipment and three-dimension imager to the cave. Captain Jessica Tait from the US Air Force’s rescue support team said there were “lots of challenges” throughout the search but that the effort had brought the country together. She was also full of praise not just for the Thai divers and team, but also those who had stepped forward to aid the cause. “But you know what I saw, I saw Thailand coming together,” she added. "This is an absolute humongous success for Thailand."
After a gruelling and risky search and rescue operation, the boys were finally found and luckily, there were no casualties. The world cheered the international rescue team and could finally breathed a sigh of relief. As the international community showed that they could set aside differences and conflicts to achieve something for the good of mankind, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has thanked the international effort that came together to find the team.
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Address: Estrada do Istmo. s/n, Cotai, Macao SAR, P.R China Tel: +853 2880 2000 Fax: +853 2880 2111 Email: [email protected] ADVERTORIAL
GRAND HYATT MACAU The Premier Conferences and Events Venue in Macau
Conveniently located in the entertainment resort of the special lighting effects and a fun “STOMP” percussion City of Dreams, and just five minutes away from Taipa performance that is sure to end your event with a bang. Ferry Terminal and Macau International Airport, the Grand Hyatt Macau offers its guests panoramic views over the To ensure that every meeting is a seamless and Cotai with creative design touches that exude spacious memorable experience at Grand Hyatt Macau, the hotel’s comfort and a contemporary ambience with the most innovative Events App combines all the key aspects of updated business technology that makes the hotel such a a meeting, seminar or conference one easy- into to- draw for business travelers. navigate mobile application to incorporate the latest technology, creating paperless events that enhance To ensure its guests receive the best possible MICE event communications and connections between event experience, the Grand Hyatt Macau has spared no effort delegates. All you need to do is to simply download in ensuring that it has the best meeting and function the app and log in to find out every detail including facilities. With almost 8,000 square meters of space, daily agendas, organizer, speaker and exhibitor profiles, including two pillar-less ballrooms and eight flexible, as well as study frequently asked questions, session intelligently structured conference and meeting Salons, requirements and other background information. Simply Grand Hyatt Macau is ideal for all events, whether an enter any request before or during the event, and your intimate meeting, a large congress or even a private personalized events team and manager will be at your function for up to 2,500 guests. service in no time!
The spacious Grand Ballroom can host a grand event With such superior MICE capabilities, it is no surprise for up to 2,000 guests in theater style with the option to that Grand Hyatt Macau was named 'Best Meetings divide the entire ballroom into 4 soundproofed sections- & Conventions Hotel in Macau' at the TTG China each with its own individual control rooms while a Travel Awards 2018 for the third consecutive time. The cozier get-together can be held in outdoor events such prestigious awards honor the best and brightest in the as the outdoor Marquee located on level 3 which can Greater China travel trade industry as voted by travel accommodate up to 15 tables. To plan your VIP meeting, industry professionals and guests. To express their the Experience Center equipped with 360-degree audio heartful gratitude to their guests, the hotel launched visual projector, provides the perfect backdrops for the 'Residential Meeting Package’ priced from HKD private dining or meetings. 2,199 per person per night (valid until November 30, 2018 with arrival before 31 December 2018, excluding For organizers who wish to treat your guests to an Fridays, Saturdays and public holidays) with the following unforgettable gastronomical experience, the Salão privileges: do Teatro ballroom showcases a unique open kitchen • A reward of 5% for the guaranteed and total amount* concept where your guests will be treated to culinary • One-night accommodation in a Standard Room performances by up to 20 chefs before savoring the • Full-day meeting package gastronomical delights that they have created. Guests • Daily breakfast can interact with the chefs within the kitchen or be • Themed coffee break entertained by the live culinary action via video screens • Complimentary designated minibar refreshments* in the ballroom. Grand Hyatt Macau’s signature Grand • Complimentary laundry and pressing services* Dessert Extravaganza, held in the Salão do Teatro • Earn World of Hyatt points open kitchen, is a sensational finale for any event. An elaborate display of sweet delicacies is accompanied by *Terms and conditions apply
To enjoy extraordinary and unforgettable moments at Grand Hyatt Macau, please contact: Address: City of Dreams, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai, Macau, People’s Republic of China Tel: +853 8868 1759 ｜ Email: [email protected] PAPER 40 living
The Residences & Apartments at MANDARIN ORIENTAL Sophisticated Lifestyle In The Heart Of Macau
tanding tall and prominently on an Located on the 15 floors exclusive waterfront site as part of the immediately above Mandarin prestigious One Central Macau complex Oriental, Macau, the 92 and located between the MGM Grand Residences & Apartments at andS Wynn Resort, The Residences & Apartments Mandarin Oriental range from Mandarin Oriental offers the best of the both 700 to 5,000 sq. ft, with 56 worlds - a blend of excitement and tranquillity, spacious residences offering with unparalleled views of the harbour, Nam 2-bedroom simplex and 3 Van Lake and Sai Van Lake, and all three bridges and 4-bedroom duplex and linking Macau to Taipa. Developed jointly by triplex units; and 36 modern apartments, both Casino to the east, and to the residential and two of Hong Kong's leading developers - Shun 1-bedroom and studio units. All units offer hotel towers above, a 400,000 square foot retail Tak Holdings Limited and Hongkong Land - this panoramic views of the waterfront. Stunningly podium arcade features a lavish selection of the property development promises residents a taste beautiful and posh, the rooms exude elegance world’s leading luxury brands. These three floors of sophisticated living in the casino capital of Asia. and offer spectacular views of the city skyline. of high-end retail and dining space imaginatively The ripples from the tower’s surrounding natural recall the winding streets of continental Europe, This Macau luxury development emulates other light create bay-window conditions that produce to create a uniquely intimate environment for Residences at Mandarin Oriental projects around subtle variations in plan and emphasize views and shoppers, that is reminiscent of the scenic hills the world such as those in New York, Boston, light. At night, the ripples are accentuated by and seaside towns of Europe. Las Vegas and London. Transforming the skyline, dynamic lighting activated by the frequency and Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates' nautically inspired intensity of the China Sea tide, resulting in scrolls To make residents feel right at home, they can design, building's iconic curtain wall reflects of light across the facade like moonlight, making also get to enjoy Mandarin Oriental Macau’s tranquil Nam Van Lake and ensures unimpeded the resident feel as if you are living on a mystical legendary 24-hour concierge service for views to residents. Gotham-city penthouse in this buzzling casino everything from restaurant reservations and event capital. tickets to travel arrangements. Residents enjoy Moreover, not only will residents live in the the same unrestricted privileges and access to all comfort of a contemporary, private home, and Being located in the casino capital of Asia, The of Mandarin Oriental's guest services, including enjoy the amenities, discreet luxury and legendary Residences & Apartments Mandarin Oriental housekeeping, pre-ordered at-home catering and service of Mandarin Oriental, Macau, residents also boasts phenomenal entertainment options valet parking, and even customize them according will also have direct access to the One Central to ensure you will never have a dull moment. to their wishes. Macau shopping centre - home to Macau’s largest Residents will have access to Vida Rica, a vibrant selection of luxury brand flagship stores - as well restaurant and bar, a spa and fitness centre with With every detail geared towards making as a direct link to the award-winning hotel resort an infinity pool cantilevered over the arrival residents’ lives comfortable, The Residences & and lifestyle destination, MGM Macau. courtyard. Connected to the nearby MGM Apartments Mandarin Oriental is guaranteed to offer its residents the most sophisticated lifestyle in the heart of Macau.
For more information, please contact: Address: No 50 Avenida de Sagres Macau Phone: +853 8805 8688 Email: [email protected] ADVERTORIAL
Deluxe Weekend Escape THE ST. REGIS MACAU
Seated in the Cotai Strip of Macau, offering 400 can also get access to the service via email, ensuring exquisitely styled and lavishly appointed guestrooms, that your requests will be thoroughly arranged even the award-winning St. Regis Macao is the perfect if you are outside the hotel. destination for your weekend escape in this casino capital. Under the legendary Marriott brand, The The St. Regis Macao has 254 Deluxe Rooms St. Regis distinguishes itself by the exquisite rooms, including 124 Deluxe King and 300 Deluxe Queen finest restaurants and amenities typified by the rooms. As you enter your room, spread carpet with unparalleled Butler Service, a sophisticated and oriental auspicious clouds along with other Asian- personalized service beyond the ones offered by any inspired deco render you a graceful yet cosy feeling. other hotel in the city. And through the great windows, the vistas of both the iconic Venetian and Parisian Macao can be fully Without being kitschy, The St. Regis Macao never admired. make you forget where you are. The point is not only embedded in the signature grand staircase inspired For those looking to space out and completely relax, by the Million Dollar Staircase that anchors The St. the chic, contemporary Iridium Spa housed in the Regis New York, but also in the architecture and hotel can satisfy you with the Gemstone Treatment designs engaging visual stories uniquely expressing served with six specially developed massage oils. its location. Created by Portuguese artist Gil Araujo, Moreover, you can choose to break a sweat in The St. the magnificent bas relief works of art that frame Regis Athletic Club or to bathe in the open-air sight- the grand façade delicately interprets the history of seeing jet-pool. Of course, having a sip of the unique the Cotai Strip. And the magnificent gold-infused Bloody Mary in The St. Regis Bar and indulging in the glass chandelier, residing above the grand stair case, splendid cuisines crafted in The Manor restaurant micmicks the ship riggings that once packed the must not be missed, for all these experiences will ports of Macau. combine to give you a perfect weekend escape.
Even before you stepped into the hotel, you can In particular, at The Manor, the signature restaurant pleasantly experience the “Allow me” Butler Service, of The St. Regis Macao priding itself in serving the which is a unique heritage that has endured for finest fresh oysters, prime cut meats and palatable 100 years. Personalized and anticipatorily attentive, Portuguese cuisines, you can savour the globe’s best the Butler meticulously responds to any and every ingredients from land and sea and enjoy an exquisite day guest need, 24 hours, from a perfectly packed dining experience no matter it is for a power luggage, a favourite book at hand, to a last-minute business lunch, a warm family gathering, a casual Address: Estrada Do Istmo. S/N Cotai, Macau, China gift and a bowl of exotic fruit at midnight. Besides catch-up with friends or a perfect dinner date. Tel: +853 2882 8898 simply pressing a phone button in your room, you PAPER MAGAZINE SUPREMOS
MS. RUTH BOSTON Senior Vice President, Marketing and Brand Management of Sands China Ltd. With over 20 years of marketing, sales and management experience in tourism and hospitality, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific region, and a proven track record at world-leading multi-national organizations, Ms. Ruth Boston has worked for luxury hotels and resorts in Sydney, Japan, Beijing, Hong Kong and Macau. Ms. Boston’s first experience with Sands China Ltd. was an initial stint as Vice President, Destination Marketing, at Sands Resorts Macao before spending more than four years with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc, based first in Macao and then Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as general manager and then regional director, specializing in pre-opening and operating hotel sales & marketing strategies and overseeing owner relationships. In her current role, Ms. Boston is responsible for leading the marketing department for Sands Resorts Macao, encompassing The Venetian® Macao, Conrad Macao, Cotai Central, Holiday Inn Macao Cotai Central, and The Parisian Macao. In 2018, she will also manage the marketing campaign for the relaunch of Sands Cotai Central as The Londoner Macao, a British-themed integrated resort is expected to open in 2020.
What are some differences between the hospitality industry in China Would you prefer to live in Macau compared to other cities? and other parts of the world? I probably would prefer Macau. I’ve lived in a lot of big cities in my life, in I’ve been in Asia since 1995. I came to China in 1996, so I’ve seen huge Tokyo, Beijing, and Sydney. I’ve also lived in Hong Kong. Maybe because changes in Shanghai’s hospitality industry. I often travel around the world, I’m getting a little bit older, I like the prosperity and peacefulness in and I am very impressed by China. I think hotel products are at standard, Macau. From Cotai Strip Macau, you see the busy parts where all the and now, I think China has put the rest of the world on notice in that this is resorts and tourists are. If you live there though, it’s a really peaceful ‘Look at us now’, because the hotels in China are gorgeous properties. place, and I don’t live far from the properties, but I live in a very old part of Taipa, which is in the older part of back on the hill. There are so many beautiful hotels in China. Because China has got some really beautiful hotels, the quality of the services has improved greatly I like Macau because there is still really a local culture around here. You as well. I think China is generally much more international and knowing don’t have to be on a tourist trip because there’s lots of great local what’s going on with the rest of the world. Therefore, I think China’s restaurants. It has also got a quaintness and peacefulness. I do also like hospitality industry is amazing and has developed its own unique flavours the culture of Portugal in China which I think is very unique. You have and characteristics while remaining international. Because of this change, also got this unique architecture coupled with some amazing Chinese I like travelling in China. architecture and Portuguese street signs that makes it all the more exotic. So, for me, I probably like Macau more. For me, it is also more relaxing to live here. What are some of the most memorable moments in your distinguished career so far? There have been many memories, I think the best memories for me was How is Macau compared to your hometown, Australia? when I first moved to Beijing in the nineties. That was very exciting. I used I haven’t lived there for twenty-three years, but for me, Australia will to have a beautiful bike, my husband and I would go out riding on the always be home. It comes back to the lifestyle, more from the fact weekend, and it was really lovely to ride around Beijing. that I have dogs. I love one day to have a big backyard for them run around in and I love the walking in the mountains, the beach, and I love I used to walk everywhere in Beijing, because I lived there for almost Queensland. Brisbane is perfect. You can drive one hour to the Gold three years. I usually lived in a hotel on my own, so I managed to get Coast, one and a half hour to the Sunshine Coast and see the mountains around on the weekends. As I’d always go out and walk everywhere, over the other side. and I loved things that I saw, so my early memories of China were great I also travelled to places like Kunming, Yangzhou and other areas. It’s just However, I also love being in Asia. I’ve been in Asia for as long as I have stunning. been in Australia, but for long term, I still want the blue sky and green grass, and, I’m Australian. Eventually, not everyone does because I have Once, we went to Nanjing, Purple Mountain, and we were driving for some good British friends who will stay in Hong Kong for the rest of their like three hours out of Nanjing to the middle of nowhere to shoot a TV lives, and that’s fine. To each his own. commercial. That experience totally stands out in my mind because I shot I like Macau. Macau has been very good to me. It’s a great place, and it’s a television commercial in this place that I think it was on our properties. so accessible to the rest of the world. You can fly anywhere to the rest of It was this tiny village and we chose it because it had a lovely big city Asia. You can go to Thailand or Vietnam in one hour from Macau. So, it’s gate, the traditional Chinese city gates. I think I was the first blond actually really convenient. there anyone had ever seen, so I just remembered the shoot being very dramatic because we had so many people pushing and watching us. It was a long time ago, and we particularly chose this village because it was What do you do to unwind after work? such a unique place. The early days of China were really fascinating. If I I get up at five every morning and take my dogs for a walk. I’ve got three think of some other experiences, it will be some other grand experiences dogs, but one of them passed away about a year ago. It’s a cocker spaniel like opening the Parisian Macao, where we had the fireworks and dancers and got beautiful long floppy ears. I found him in Suzhou when he was on the Paris Tower, which is one-half of the original building of the Eiffel five weeks old and he lived to be seventeen. He travelled and lived in Tower. Hawaii, Fiji, Australia, and Japan. I also like walking, the outdoors and fresh air. I love bush walking and hiking, and taking my dogs out, just to Also, when I was in Sydney, Gold Coast, Michael Jackson was doing the get away from traffic and noise. In Macau, we’re very lucky because we world part two tour, and he stayed at our hotel. I was in PR then, and so got some very lovely walking trails, so you can actually disappear for a for me, I was so excited to see Michael Jackson! couple of hours and walk around Coloane where you enjoy the peace. That’s my getaway time. PAPER 44 education
Creative Yogis By: Anna G Exclusive Interview with Karen Wightman aren began her personal journey with yoga in 1995 during her time in Thailand. Karen also revealed the benefits of yoga in these It was during her daily practices that few sentences, “I have repeatedly witnessed she fell in love with yoga. While living in the positivity, enthusiasm and joy that children BangkokK in 2003, Karen had the opportunity to experienced from a yoga class. The benefits be an assistant in children’s yoga classes under of yoga, mindfulness and art are also clearly the guidance of yoga master, Justin Herold at the evident as a way to calm the nervous system, Iyengar Yoga School. After that, she went on to enhance self-awareness for body and mind, build coordinate a two-year yoga program as the Head focus, attention, balance, strength, flexibility and of Art at Satit Kaset International School, Bangkok. important life-skills all while having fun, which is It was here that she was able to initiate cross- essential to children’s engagement. With toddlers curricular projects of Yoga and Art, eventually and pre-schoolers, I focus more on creative play discovering that sharing yoga and creativity with which enables them to discover what their bodies children would be the vocation of her heart. are able to do as well as cultivating joy and helping to prepare them gradually for school”. Karen progressed with further yogic studies as she moved to Australia in 2006 to complete the Karen’s current plans are to keep spreading her 200-hour Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher passion through teacher training by offering others Training with Nicky Knoff and her second adult the opportunity to receive their own practical training in the Ishta system with world-famous tool bags of yoga, mindfulness and creativity to Rachel Zinman, from 2007-2014. To deepen her share with the children in their lives. If you are knowledge and skills in Children’s Yoga, Karen interested in generating a ripple of positivity, Paper Magazine is very fortunate to undertook Level 1 and 2 trainings in, “Yoga for wellness and love children, then consider joining interview Karen Wightman, the Founder, Primary School Children”, with Kylie Peters of her as she would love to meet you! Check out her Simply Kids Yoga in 2006-2007, and also studied, website https://www.creativeyogis.com to see her Director and Senior Trainer of Creative “Yoga Therapy for Children”, with Loraine Rushton upcoming training and workshops in Australia, Yogis - a vibrant and passionate yoga of Zenergy Yoga 4 Kids in 2011. This experience Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, Taiwan provider from Byron Shire NSW, Australia. opened her eyes to the diversity of skills and the and even Guangzhou and Macau in the future! extensive tool bag, which is essential for success as a children’s yoga teacher.
PAPER cotchin Music Book The Ballad of a Small Player This is the story of a British expatriate’s tale in the alluring and addictive casino world of Macau. The protagonist, Lord Doyle, is an English lawyer who has fled to Macau with embezzled funds from his clients. As he tries his luck at the baccarat tables, he slowly becomes consumed and addicted to the game of fate at the gambling tables. As he bumps into an enigmatic Chinese woman who offers him salvation in both money and love, all he finds is himself slipping further away from reality. Dubbed as the next Graham Greene, this novel keeps you in perpetual suspense till the end.
Know by Jason Mraz This highly-anticipated album is set for release on 10 August 2018. Prior to this full-album Film release, Jason Mraz has given his fans a sneak preview of this album with the release of singles Now You See Me 2: The Second Act (2016) such as Have It All which exemplifies his upbeat, As the sequel to its successful predecessor, this John Chu film chirpy and positive songs which just dispels your features a mouthwatering star-studded cast such as Woody negative emotions if you are having a bad day. Harrelson, Mark Ruffalo, Daniel Radcliffe, Morgan Freeman Tracks such as Unlonely deal with the theme of and Jay Chou. Besides the cast and its gripping plot of magic, love in his unique vocal style ala Geek in the illusions and card tricks, the film was shot in Macau for nearly Pink. Vocally, his tenor is as still sweet as ever, 2 weeks, featuring great shots of alleyways, heritage buildings, while his bars are both agile and endearing. For and tradition Macau scenic spots. If you are looking for a film positive energy and light-hearted tunes, get with beautiful shots of the Macao Science Centre, The Venetian, ready for Jason Mraz in August 2018! Sands Macao Hotel and Rua da Felicidade, this is the film that makes for an entertaining evening. PAPER MAGAZINE Bulletin
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL GUANGZHOU HILTON GUANGZHOU BAIYUN LN GARDEN HOTEL, GUANGZHOU No.5 Zhujiang West Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou No. 515-517, Yuncheng Dong Road, Baiyun District, No. 368 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou (+86) 20 8883 3399 Guangzhou (+86) 20 8333 8989 www.fourseasons.com/guangzhou (+86) 20 6660 0666 www.gardenhotel.com www.guangzhoubaiyun.hilton.com Mooncake at Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou Celebrating 33 years of LN Garden Hotel This Mid-Autumn Festival, Four Seasons Hotel Savour the Sublime Flavours of Canton Cuisine As LN Garden Hotel celebrates its 33rd anniversary Guangzhou presents three exquisite mooncake Authentic traditional Chaozhou cuisine is served at in August, we invite our guests to join us and make packages with traditional and creative flavors. The Senses of Hilton Guangzhou Baiyun this summer. this a memorable occasion. We present a month perfect gift for your family and friends. Popular Chaozhou signature including cold dishes - long special offers at our fine-dining restaurants, • Classic Mooncake Package (6 pieces), RMB288 per cold crab, cold sea whelks with dressing, cold baby giving our guests more reasons to celebrate. Dine at box. lobster, marinated mackerel and felly fish with Carousel and get your spirits high by an additional • Deluxe Mooncake Package (4 pieces), RMB368 spicy sauce, and also the famous marinated ducks, RMB 82.8 to enjoy free-flow of red and white house per box. assorted meat are all available on the buffet, pan- wine for 2 pax. More surprises await those born in • Luxury Mooncake Package (6 pieces and 1 bottle fried oyster, zucchini or radish live cooking station, August - get one buffet meal complimentary when CHINA HOTEL, A MARRIOTT HOTEL of selected wine), RMB668 per box. allowing you to appreciate infinite charm of colors, you dine-in with your friends at Carousel (minimum (All prices are in RMB, and applicable government tax is fragrance, flavors and shapes of Chaozhou cuisine. 4 pax per table) or enjoy one complimentary red No.122 Liuhua Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou included) One of the major flavors in Canton you should not or white house wine bottle and a cake at Lobby (+86) 20 8666 6888 More discount for early purchase. For gift miss. Our experienced culinary team from the China Lounge on consumption of more than RMB300 per MarriottChinahotel.com certificates, volume discount, customized mooncake Club has tailored an impeccable menu extracting table. box, delivery or more information, please call +86 the best of Western Guangdong original flavors 2018 Mooncake of China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel (20) 8883-3138 from the freshest ingredients. Dates: Until August 31, 2018 This festival is another long-awaited day in the Venue: Mooncake counter is set up at 1st floor and Chinese customs, as families reunite and share 70th floor lobby. Venue: Senses All Day Dining mooncake traditions. Known for our high quality Dates: Until August 31, 2018 and numerous varieties, China Hotel, A Marriott Price: Buffet Dinner at RMB328 + 15% per person Hotel is proud to be popular amongst the locals. Be prepared to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with Venue: The China Club Chinese Restaurant our fabulous mooncake and loved ones. Dates: Until August 31, 2018 Price: From RMB 88 net Dates: Until September 21, 2018 Venue: “Festive” in the lobby or the C Block lobby
LN HOTEL FIVE No.277 Yanjiang Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou GRAND HYATT GUANGZHOU (+86) 20 8931 0505 12 Zhujiang West Road, Pearl River New City, Tianhe www.lingnanhotelfive.com District, Guangzhou (+86) 20 8396 1234 LN Hotel Five 3rd Anniversary Celebrations! guangzhou.grand.hyatt.com This summer, as we celebrate our 3rd anniversary, HOTEL NIKKO GUANGZHOU we take every opportunity to make you feel special. The Mid-Autumn Festival No. 515-517, Yuncheng Dong Road, Baiyun District, Stay at our river facing Executive Room starting The Mid-Autumn Festival is more than a Chinese Guangzhou from CNY 888++ per room per night and explore traditional festival and also a ceremony of family (+86) 20 6631 8888 the beautiful Guangzhou with two complimentary reunion, while moon cake is essential for this www.nikkogz.com evening tickets to Pearl River Cruise. The moment. Grand Hyatt Guangzhou has prepared celebration continues, as you gorge on authentic CONRAD GUANGZHOU five predominant, classical and stylish moon cake Buffet special offer Cantonese delicacies at our restaurant - Tea 5 or sip hampers as festive gifts just for you. Café Verano provides a variety of fresh seafood, signature Baijiu cocktails at our Roof Top Bar at 30% No. 222 Xingmin Road, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe OFF (per room per day). District, Guangzhou • Grand Delight (original RMB168) Japanese airlift sashimi, dessert on-site production, July 20 - August 2: RMB108 open mode kitchen buffet, fresh and delicious (+86) 20 3705 6580 Dates: Valid booking period: Now - until August 31, www.conradguangzhou.conradhotels.com August 3 - September 12: RMB118 cooking, salads, cold dishes and a great selection of • Grand Regular (original RMB248) sushi and drinks for you to enjoy. 2018. Valid for stay from now till September 30, 2018. Sweet Soiree July 20 - August 2: RMB178 Our pastries and sweets will take your taste buds to August 3 - September 12: RMB188 Price: cloud nine with three kinds of fruit-themed all-you- • Grand Mini (original CNY228) Lunch RMB229 net per person can-eat buffets. Additional live show of molecular July 20 - August 2: RMB158 Dinner RMB399 net per person gastronomy dessert from Friday to Saturday. August 3 - September 12: RMB168 • Grand Premium (original RMB468) Dates: Until August 31 , 2018 July 20 - August 2: RMB368 Price: RMB98+15% (Sunday to Thursday), RMB 118 August 3 - September 12: RMB408 +15% (Friday to Saturday) • Grand Deluxe (original RMB668) July 20 - August 2: RMB568 August 3 - September 12: RMB608
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THE RITZ-CARLTON, GUANGZHOU SHERATON GUANGZHOU NANSHA No. 3 Xing An Road, Pearl River New City, Tianhe HOTEL District, Guangzhou (+86) 20 3813 6688 WHITE SWAN HOTEL Haibin Road, Nansha District, Guangzhou www.ritzcarlton.com/guangzhou (+86) 20 3900 2288 No.1, Shamian South Street, Liwan District, Guangzhou sheraton.com/guangzhounansha Mid-Autumn Artistry by The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou (+86) 20 8188 6968 The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, in partnership www.whiteswanhotel.com Seafood Buffet Dinner with Xiaochuang Art Studio, presents exquisitely Welcome to Feast, Sheraton’s signature all-day designed moon cake gift boxes to celebrate this A Mini Holiday With Impressive Food Tour dining restaurant. With a burst of freshness, color year’s Mid-Autumn Festival. The moon cake Spend quality time with your family members or and variety, our enticing buffets and 5 open kitchen box packaging is inspired by the vibrant jewelry friends, while bonding over sumptuous cuisine and stations create an interactive dining experience, collection, Maritime Silk Road, designed by Zhang enjoying attentive service provided by our staff. The offering a true gourmet journey by presenting local Xiaochuang, an artist and jewelry designer from offer includes: favorites and international cuisine. Guangzhou. The boxes feature blue to symbolize Stay at Deluxe Room City View for one night & CNY the color of the sea, and to present the messages of 600 food & beverage credit per night PARK HYATT GUANGZHOU Dates: Until August 31 ,2018 “The moon shines bright over the sea, and we share Price: RMB308 net per person the same moment regardless of where you are”. Dates: Until September 15, 2018 No.16 Huaxia Road, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe Venue: Feast Signature Restaurant Price: From RMB 1,550 net District, Guangzhou Dates: Until September 24, 2018, 9:00 - 21:00 (+86) 20 3769 1234 Price: Rates start from RMB268 net guangzhou.park.hyatt.com Venue: 1F, mooncake counter Park Hyatt Guangzhou Mooncake 2018 Park Hyatt Guangzhou 2018 exquisitely designed mooncake in combination with Lin Yusi’s artwork, with valuing sustainability and reusable package can help reduce the impact to our environment. Luxury Mooncake with RMB398 net per box (8 pieces, 120g/piece), Exquisite Mooncake with RMB298 net per box (4 pieces, 120g/piece), flavors including Egg-yolk Lotus Seed Paste, Nuts and Ham Paste, Rose, Dried Mandarin Peel, Egg-yolk Red Bean Paste, Coconut. 20% discount for purchase before August 31, 2018.
SOFITEL GUANGZHOU SUNRICH No.988 Guangzhou Da Dao Zhong, Tianhe District, THE WESTIN PAZHOU Guangzhou MARCO POLO LINGNAN TIANDI (+86) 20 3883 8888 Area C, Canton Fair Complex, 681 Fengpu Zhong sofitel.com Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou FOSHAN (+86) 20 8918 1818 No.97 Renmin Road, Chancheng District, Foshan Sofitel Mooncakes www.westin.com/pazhou (+86) 757 8250 1888 Sofitel presents exquisite mooncake for the www.marcopolohotels.com upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival. Inspired by Westin Mooncake X Huiling Foundation beautiful Iris, French national flower, the mooncake This year, The Westin Pazhou collaborates with Spectacular Mid-Autumn Festival designs are representing hope and freedom. The Huiling Foundation to design a special edition 2018 Mid-Autumn Festival is upcoming, Marco Polo cheerful Rouge Package and blissful Violet Package mooncake boxes with innovation and inspiration Lingnan Tiandi Foshan brings you 5 selections are made with superior ingredients, bringing you for a meaningful Mid-Autumn festival. Every of mooncakes with traditional classics and new the classic Cantonese mooncake flavors. Share purchase of our mooncake will contribute to Huiling flavors. You will be unwilling to part with the PULLMAN GUANGZHOU BAIYUN the joy and taste of mid-autumn festival with your and create more opportunities for people with Lingnan elements gift boxes. Welcome to visit AIRPORT friends and family! intellectual disabilities. hotel/Nova mooncake boutique to select the most suitable mooncake gift box for family or business No.1 Konggang Jiudian Road, Guangzhou Pick-up dates: August 1 - September 24, 2018 Dates: Until September 22, 2018 celebrations. International Airport, Guangzhou Price: RMB228 net*/Rouge Package (150g x 4); (+86) 20 3606 8866 RMB198 net*/Violet Package (60g x 6); www.accorhotels.com/b2w3 *Price is inclusive of service charge and VAT Venue: Mooncake Kiosk at Hotel Lobby on 1/F Oyster Feast Happy Hour Societe Lounge & Bar invites you to taste the Chandon with Oyster. Buy one get second one at half price. Spend your lazy afternoon at Societe Lounge & Bar by pairing up Oyster and sparkling wine, an exclusive offer well-prepared for you.
Dates: Until September 30, 2018 Price: Imported fresh Oysters RMB168 net/3 pieces, Imported fresh Oysters RMB328 net/6 pieces, one glass of sparkling wine with 3 Oysters RMB198 net. Venue: Societe Lounge & Bar SOFITEL FOSHAN No.3 Hebin Road South, Lecong, Shunde District, W GUANGZHOU Foshan No.26 Xian Cun Road, Pearl River New Town, Tianhe (+86) 757 2881 2222 SPRINGDALE SERVICED RESIDENCE District, Guangzhou sofitel.com GUANGZHOU (+86) 20 6628 6628 wguangzhou.com Lovely Kids Room Tower B1, No. 105 Tiyuxi Road, Tianhe District, Two different kids theme rooms for your little Guangzhou Daily Promotions for FEI princess/prince to create the most lovely and (+86) 020 8396 6088 • WORKAHOLIC MONDAY - Join W WeChat Fans memorable journey in Foshan. www.ascottchina.com Group, enjoy selected drinks buy 1 get 1 free. • SMOKY TUESDAY - VSOP buy 1 get 1 free / Cigar • Princess Bunny Room Hot Summer Nights Sale buy 2 get 1 free Room Type: Luxury Premium Room French Style Here’s a sizzling offer to welcome the hot summer! • WILD WEDNESDAY - Vodka buy 1 get 1 free / Free Price: RMB 1,888 net/room night including SHERATON GUANGZHOU HOTEL Starting from RMB 599 per night, cool down with shot by the hour breakfasts a stay at our One-Bedroom Deluxe and enjoy • LADIES THURSDAY - Free flow of Chandon • Baby Crocodile Room No.208 Tianhe Road (Junction of Tiyu Xi Road and complimentary daily breakfast, free access to our sparkling, red and white wine Room Type: Luxury Premium Room Modern Style Tianhe Road), Tianhe District, Guangzhou gymnasium and daily housekeeping services. BOOK • SPARKLING FRIDAY - All Champagne buy 1 get 1 Price: RMB 1,788 net/room night including (+86) 20 6668 8888 NOW before the summer’s over! free breakfasts www.sheraton.com • PLAYFUL SATURDAY - Party big! All magnum wine, Dates: Until December 31, 2018 Dates: Until September 30, 2018 champagne and sprits enjoy 30% off * Terms and conditions apply Fine Selection of Summer Cuisine Price: Rates from RMB599 net & up Embrace summer with Yue Chinese Restaurant! Dates: Until December 31, 2018 Yue’s master chefs select fresh seasonal ingredients to refresh our body and soul.
Price: From RMB68-168 +16.6% surcharge Dates: Until September 30, 2018 Venue: Yue Chinese Restaurant THE ST. REGIS CHANGSHA SHERATON DAMEISHA RESORT, Yunda Central Plaza, No. 289, Shawan Road, Yuhua SHENZHEN LE MÉRIDIEN ZHONGSHAN District, Changsha, Hunan (+86) 731 8968 8888 No.9 Yankui Road, Yantian District, Shenzhen No.21, Gangkou Avenue, Gangkou Town, Zhongshan stregis.com/changsha HARD ROCK HOTEL SHENZHEN (+86) 755 8888 6688 159 1723 0616 Sheraton.com/dameisha Exquisite Summer in Social No.9 Mission Hills Road, Shenzhen Le Méridien Mooncake Gift Box Satisfy your palate with the refined and fresh flavors (+86) 755 3395 2888 Summer Beach Fun for Scrumptious Weekend Mid-Autumn festival is approaching and Le Méridien that summer has to offer. Highlight dishes including www.hardrockhotels.com Buffet Dinner Zhongshan has prepared two classic mooncake gift New Zealand oysters with caviar, grouper boiled While overlooking the stunning Dameisha Bay, boxes with two flavors of double yolk white lotus with perilla and chili, and spicy stewed baby lobster. ULTIMATE SUMMER COOLER MOJITO TIME you are invited enjoy an array of buffet delicacies paste and nuts and ham paste for you and your Four kinds of Mojito on the menu cost only prepared by our Executive Chef, such as lobster, family to spend the warm festive moment. Price: RMB428 net RMB38++ at limited time oyster, yellow-fin tuna, poolside BBQ, and Dates: Until August 26 (Monday to Thursday dinner Classic Mojito, Coconut Pineapple Mojito, international delicacies, as well as wonderful Dates: Until September 24, 2018 buffet and Friday to Sunday lunch buffet) Strawberry Mojito, Magic Mojito recreations including beach hunting, cooking class, Price: RMB268 net/box (For more discount, please live band, face-changing, monkey king and clown contact hotel via (+86) 159 1723 0616) Price: RMB628 net Time: Daily 21:30 - 22:30, until October 31, 2018 performance. Venue: Le Mei Chinese Restaurant Dates: Until August 26 (Friday to Sunday dinner buffet) Dates: Friday to Sunday, July 23 - August 31, 2018 Price: RMB464 net
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HILTON GARDEN INN SHENZHEN Arabian style designed mooncake gift box BAO’AN Sheraton Qingyuan has combined Arabic No.529 Xinsha Road, Shajing Subdistrict, Bao’an architecture and its culture, the legendary "Aladdin THE LANGHAM HAIKOU THE LANGHAM, SHENZHEN and the Magic Lamp" as the main inspiration District, Shenzhen No. 77, Binhai Avenue, Hiakou, Hainan (+86) 755 2771 8888 No.7888 Shennan Boulevard, Futian District, Shenzhen of its design narrative. The design of this exotic mooncake box is inspired by the traditional pattern (+86) 898 6696 9777 gardeninn.hilton.com (+86) 755 8828 9888 haikou.langhamhotels.com Langhamhotels.com/shenzhen of an Arabian wedding invitation, and it is colored in Chinese style. We wish these ‘Delightful Feast’ & Reunion with Exquisite Hilton Mooncakes A feast of east China sea at T'ang Court Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional festival full Langham Mooncakes Beyond Exquisite ‘Enjoyable Feast’ mooncake will bring you and your family a memorable Mid-Autumn Festival. Our award -winning Master Chef Alex Chow and of love and reunion. We are launching the new Langham is renowned for its excellence in Chinese his team of T’ang Court are bringing A Feast of East mooncakes to bring you warm and nice feelings. cuisine, with T’ang Court, Ming Court and Yat Tung Price: China Sea to Haikou by presenting the seasonal With the elegant and bright background, the laurel Heen in Hong Kong all awarded with the prestigious delights with the well selected seafood such as tree with fruitful fruits will guide your way home. and highly-coveted Michelin stars. Indulge in a Mid- • Delightful Feast Mooncake (4 pcs, 125g/pcs): RMB 238net per box ribbonfish, reeves shad and yellow croaker which Let us share the delicious mooncakes with our Autumn feast as Langham’s master chefs bring grow in the Zhoushan Archipelago area - known as family and friends. together a sumptuous collection of mooncakes • Enjoyable Feast Mooncake (6 pcs, 125g/pcs): RMB 338net per box Chinese Fishery Paradise. Taste the freshness along with their exclusive recipes, presented in a refined with the stunning views over the South China Sea at Price: jewellery box adorned with an exquisite floral T’ang Court - a sister restaurant of Michelin starred • 4 Pieces Box (120g/piece): RMB198 net pattern. Chinese Restaurant. • 6 Pieces Box (4*60g/piece, 2*50g/piece): RMB228 net Price: Venue: T’ang Court • 8 Pieces Box (6*60g/piece, 2*50g/piece): • White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake with Double RMB268 net Egg Yolks (4 pieces/approx. 150g each): RMB298 • Mini Custard Mooncake with Egg Yolk (6 pieces/ approx. 55g each): RMB298 • Deluxe Mini Mooncake Assortment (6 pieces/ approx. 55g each): RMB308
KEMPINSKI HOTEL SHENZHEN Hai De San Dao, Hou Hai Bin Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen GRAND HYATT CHANGSHA CONRAD XIAMEN (+86) 755 8888 8888 CHIMELONG HENGQIN BAY HOTEL No.36 Middle Xiangjiang Road, Tianxin District, No 186 Yanwuxi Road, Siming District, Xiamen, www.kempinski.com/shenzhen Changsha, Hunan Fujian Fuxiang Bay, Hengqin New District, Zhuhai (+86) 731 8823 1234 (+86) 592 256 2256 Mid-Autumn Festival Moon cake (+86) 756 299 8888 Changsha.grand.hyatt.com conrad.hilton.com.cn With the Mid-Auturm Festival approaching, zh.chimelong.com/Hengqinbayhotel Kempinski Hotel Shenzhen has prepared two Convey Your Regards with Mooncakes Amazing Thai Festival at Pier 38 varieties of moon cake for you, Kempinski Enjoy Your Perfect Summer Holiday with Kids Exquisite mooncake gift boxes have been newly We provide authentic Thai food and culture for Traditional Four and Kempinski Mini Eight. The Passport at Zhuhai Chimelong launched on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Xiamen residents and tourists. You can taste the exquisite self-designed moon cake box with bright Zhuhai Chimelong Hotels complex has launched Festival. The premium gift box includes a bottle innovative Thai food of Chef Chumpol Jangprai. He and elegant blue color, high-quality material and the Chimelong Kids Camp this summer. Guests of selected sparkling wine, which will make the has gained global acclamation for his work across decked out with the chic Kempinski pattern, makes who book the 3 days 2 nights package can receive mooncakes melt in the beautiful bubbles. The gift Thailand and was awarded “The Best Young Chef in it an ideal gift for expressing wishes and blessings one passport for their children during their box’s design was inspired by the “Painting of All the Bangkok in Trantional and Innovative Food” by the to our families, friends and business partners. We stay. With this passport, children can have free Hills in Red”, thus bringing a grand red color to the International Gourmet magazine, Saveur. Join us are looking forward to bringing you the sweetest entry to 18 different fun-filled activities such as Mid-Autumn Festival. Book now and convey your to discover his fantastic food and enjoy the special and most unforgettable moment on the day. Dolphin Science Class, Floriculture Workshop regards to friends and family with mooncake. Amazing Thai Festival. and Cooking Workshop, etc, and those who have Price: accomplished the designated tasks can also redeem Price: Dates: Until September 3, 2018 • Kempinski Traditional Four: RMB288/box (4 pcs) a complimentary buffet voucher at any of the three • DELUXE: RMB258 net per box (six pieces) Price: • Kempinski Mini Eight RMB258/box (8 pcs) themed hotels. Practice and play, a unique and • PREMIUM: RMB468 net per box (eight pieces and Lunch RMB268+15% per person Prices are inclusive VAT memorable summer holiday experience for both one bottle of selected sparkling wine) Dinner RMB 368 +15% per person Greater discounts are available for bulk purchase parents and children starts here. 10% discount will be offered before August 24, 2018 PAPER MAGAZINE
Michael Loh appointed as Director of RB&E of Marco Polo Lingnan Tiandi Foshan Bulletin Mr. Michael Loh has recently been appointed as Director of Restaurants, Bars and Events of Marco Polo Lingnan Tiandi Foshan. His most recent position was the Director of RB&E of Marco Polo Shenzhen. Mr. Michael Loh has worked in Hong Kong for over ten years, where embraces high economic competitiveness, helping him to be flexible and efficient with great vision. He not only seeks to maximize the Hotel’s income but also pays meticulous attention to the quality of services. He once served as a senior F&B Management Consultant with strong market insights and unique views in market development and marketing strategies. He focuses on team motivation and development, GRAND HYATT MACAU and pursues the scientific concept of RB&E management. City of Dreams, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai, Macau HOTEL PRAVO HONG KONG (+853) 8868 1756 No. 10 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong macau.grand.hyatt.com (+852) 3188 7888 www.ascottchina.com Grand Offer Package Rajan Karuppannan appointed by Dusit Thani Book your stay and enjoy a selection of extraordinary “Suite Stay for 4” at Hotel Pravo Hong Kong benefits at Grand Hyatt Macau. You will enjoy: Huizhou to head the food and beverage division for Mid-summer calls for a sizzling vacation to Hong Kong • One-night accommodation in a Standard Room restaurants, culinary and ballroom for gourmet and shopping with loved ones! With a • Daily breakfast for two persons queen sized-bed and a sofa bed in our Deluxe Suite, • Complimentary designated minibar refreshments Dusit Thani Huizhou has appointed Rajan Karuppannan to head the families (up to 2 adults and 2 kids) can now stay for non-alcoholic drinks and snacks per room per food and beverage division for restaurants, culinary and ballroom together in the same room while enjoying the comforts night operations. Rajan comes from Tamil Nadu in India. With over 10 years’ of our tastefully designed suites! Offer available • Complimentary regular laundry and pressing experience working and living in China, he has impressive fluency with through DIRECT booking only! *T&Cs apply. services for up to four pieces per room per night the local language and dialect. Rajan says that the locations, values and • “Dining from the Kitchen at mezza9 Macau” dinner culture of Dusit Thani are factors that attracted him to join the team Dates: Until September 30, 2018 buffet for two persons (per room per stay) in Dusit Thani Shuangyue Bay, Huizhou. Having read about how Dusit Price: Starting from HK$1,335 + 10% service charge Thani achieves its success and market position through being ‘To be per room per night Dates: Until December 31, 2018 bold and do great things, to create things that never existed before’; he Price: From RMB$2050+15% headed straight to Huizhou for an introduction.
Langham Place, Guangzhou environmental and social sustainability policy
Langham Place, Guangzhou is committed to achieve best practices in environmental and social sustainability and has partnered with EarthCheck, the world’s leading Benchmarking and Certification provider. At Langham Place, Guangzhou, we recognize that the activities in our hotel have the potential of a negative Carl Chen appointed as Executive Chef of Dusit Thani impact on the environment and community if not properly managed. So, we have implemented an Sandalwoods Shuangyue Bay Resort Environment Management System that meets the requirements of the EarthCheck Company Standards. Langham Place, Guangzhou is committed to mitigate the Dusit Thani Sandalwoods Shuangyue Bay Resort is pleased to announce potential environmental and social impact associated with that Mr. Carl Chen has been appointed as Executive Chef, Mr. Carl the operation of a hotel in an environmentally sustainable Chen specializes in exotic cuisine. During his 20-year career, he has manner. Our hotel is committed to constant improvement worked for Sheraton, Intercontinental, Accor, Mandarin Oriental, and with the measurement of annual Benchmarking Assessment. The Langham. Mr. Carl Chen travels extensively, interacts with chefs of The management team of Langham Place, Guangzhou various countries to learn from each other, learns the essence of dishes strive to minimise our footprint on the environment by from various countries, and then creates the fusion and special dishes implementing sustainable initiatives aimed at improving the infused with original taste. After joining Dusit Thani Sandalwoods hotel's performance, reducing energy and water consumption Shuangyue Bay Resort, Mr. Car Chen will be responsible for the overall and the emission of greenhouse gases as well as the operation and management of the kitchen in the hotel's Food and production of waste. Beverage department.
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GLORIA 225 9th Anniversary - The opening of 「HEADY on the road」Global Story Exhibition
Sofitel Foshan Celebrates the First Anniversary Sofitel Foshan, the luxury hotel features French tradition for Arts and Culture, hosted the First Charity Vertical Run and Anniversary Party on 1 July, 2018 with AccorHotel's Planet 21 initiative. Lai Heen Commemoration Grand celebration of Lai Heen, the Chinese Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou being awarded as MICHELIN One Star Restaurant by the first edition of MICHELIN guide Guangzhou 2018.
Memorial Ceremony of July 15 @ Consulate General of Turkey in Guangzhou
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