Food | Sumptuous celebration

It is the last day of 2015. As we step into the beginning of 2016, Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day is just a little more than a month away. Have not yet thought of how to celebrate with your family and loved ones? No worries. We have some suggestions for you.
Sheraton Macao Hotel is offering a myriad of unforgettable dining experiences. From a sumptuous seafood menu at Xin; a five-course Valentine’s Day dinner at Bene; an abalone ‘poon choi’ at Palms or Xin; and the decadent desserts at Feast – there will be much to celebrate in February. Among the many savory menus that will be on offer at Xin, Feast, Bene, and Palms at Sheraton Macao Hotel, the ‘Prosperity Hotpot Set’ and ‘Valentine’s Luxury Lobster Set’ at Xin will be very enticing, and will feature the freshest and most premium of seafood.
Chinese New Year revolves around family and strengthening bonds with the people closest to our hearts. Sharing a hot pot together is the perfect way to bring everyone to the table over the holidays. The chefs at Xin have designed the perfect hot pot with piping-hot soup to warm the soul this winter, along with the freshest of seafood.
Gigantic oysters, Boston lobsters, abalone, beef karubi, sea cucumbers, king prawns, botan ebi, Japanese scallop sashimi, green wrasse fillets, black mussels and countless varieties of mushrooms, are just a few of the flavorful items hand-picked for this festive occasion. Rounding off this rich meal will be a full dessert buffet, filled with local, international and seasonal favorites.
Guests searching for even more culinary adventures during Chinese New Year can also dine at Feast or Palms. Couples looking to whet their appetites before easing into a sumptuous dinner can head to Palms to savor Chinese and Western classic afternoon tea delicacies, from baked scones to mini char siew flaky pastry with sesame.
With selections from around the world, the seasonal must-haves at Feast will include: Hong Kong-style double-boiled rice bowls; a dim sum corner; glutinous rice balls in sweet soup; sweet lychee soup; crepe stuffed durian mousse; Korean-style marinated abalone; Beijing-style roasted duck; and endless Valentine’s Day desserts such as the valentine strawberry lychee heart. With such an impressive array of choices, figuring out what and where to celebrate during these times of the year is easy. Just make sure you make a reservation early.