Author: Irene Sam, MDT
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The confluence of craft: An evening at Estuary
There are restaurants that feed the body, and there are those that nourish the soul. Estuary, the latest jewel in Chef Vicky Cheng’s culinary crown, belongs ... -
A symphony of six hands: Saffron’s Michelin culinary journey
Macau’s fine dining scene reached new heights as Saffron, the Thai restaurant perched on the 31st floor of Banyan Tree Macau, hosted an exclusive two-night “Six-Hand ... -
Guangzhou: Where ancient soul meets avant-garde edge
Travelog Guangzhou, a metropolis with more than 2,200 years of continuous history, is undergoing a remarkable transformation. The city masterfully stitches together profound historical depth ... -
Morton’s Macau: Where the best steak anywhere meets the waterfront
For decades, Morton’s has staked its reputation on a bold, uncompromising promise: “The Best Steak Anywhere.” Now, with its return to Macau at One Central, that ... -
W Guangzhou: Where avant-garde design meets Lingnan soul
There are hotels where you sleep, and then there are hotels that wake you up. W Guangzhou belongs firmly in the latter category. It arrived at ... -
Zhuhai’s cafe culture: A brew of coastal charm and urban edge
Zhuhai has long been celebrated for its relaxed coastal lifestyle, but beneath the surface of this laid-back city lies a surprisingly vibrant and sophisticated cafe culture. ... -
A tea ceremony reimagined: Betty Fung’s art of dessert pairing
In the heart of Macau, an exclusive culinary dialogue unfolded — one that reimagined the ancient ritual of tea drinking through the lens of a modern ... -
Smoke & Bitters at Wynn Palace: Where Asia’s bar royalty meets culinary fire
Two nights before Macau’s glittering gala for Asia’s 50 Best Bars, while the industry’s elite prepared for the main event, Smoke & Bitters’ Lahiru “Lalla” Don ... -
A culinary journey through summer
This summer, Rosewood Hong Kong transforms into a vibrant canvas of sun-drenched leisure and quiet indulgence, but nowhere is the season’s spirit more vividly expressed than ... -
Zhuhai glow-up: Why the city is becoming a wellness powerhouse
Analysis From world-class spas to cutting-edge hospitals, Zhuhai offers luxury wellness at a fraction of Macau’s prices. For those accustomed to the high-end prices of Macau, ... -
Magistracy Dining Room unveils a new summer menu
Set within the historic halls of Tai Kwun, the MICHELIN-recommended Magistracy Dining Room has unveiled a vibrant new summer menu. Executive Chef Alyn Williams refreshes the ... -
Sip Around Asia returns to W Macau – Studio City with a star-studded bar takeover
As the global bartending community descends on Macau for Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026, W Macau – Studio City is positioning itself as the epicenter of ... -
Flat Iron Steak Brings Premium, Family-Friendly Dining to Macau
Following its remarkable success across Hong Kong, Flat Iron Steak has officially arrived in Macau with a new permanent location at Studio City Macau. This marks ... -
Spice Without Borders: When Sichuan Mala Meets Indian Masala in Hong Kong
This July, two of Hong Kong’s most visually arresting dining rooms will set the stage for a culinary dialogue that has been centuries in the making. ... -
Silk Road Art Feast: Enchanting Dunhuang Comes to Life Through Culinary Artistry
Following themes including Chengdu and Xi’an, the “Silk Road Art Feast” series continues its journey along the ancient trading routes with a captivating third chapter: Enchanting ... -
Where Nordic Light Meets Japanese Shadow: Kaiseki Alchemy at Yamazato
There are collaborations born of convenience, and then there are those born of quiet necessity. The dinner last week at Yamazato belongs firmly to the latter. Titled ... -
The great northbound shift: Why Macau residents are crossing the border for groceries and dumplings
Analysis For decades, the relationship between Macau and its neighboring city – Zhuhai was defined by the gaming sector. Macau offered the glitter; Zhuhai provided ... -
Shared Summer
There is a particular kind of magic that descends upon Hong Kong when summer arrives. The air hums with humidity and possibility, the harbour shimmers like ... -
A Father’s Day Feast to Remember
This Father’s Day, Nina Hospitality in Hong Kong invites families to celebrate the remarkable men in their lives with a series of flavourful dining experiences. From ... -
Shaoguan: Where Chan Buddhism, Song Dynasty poets, and third-wave coffee converge
Travelog Nestled in northern Guangdong, Shaoguan has long been the region’s rugged northern gateway, a strategic pass controlling trade and troop movements since the Han Dynasty. ... -
Summer’s Finest at DIVA
Summer in Macau is hot, humid, and often hurried. But step into DIVA, the signature restaurant perched on the 40th floor of W Macau – Studio ... -
Thai and Portuguese Culinary Reunion – A Critical Reckoning
Five centuries before this dinner, Portuguese navigators anchored off Ayutthaya. They brought firearms, Christian missionaries—and the chili. That single introduction rewrote Thai gastronomy forever. The Portuguese ... -
A Bold Case for Chinese Wine with Cantonese Craft
There is a certain skepticism that follows any attempt to pair Chinese wines with refined Cantonese cuisine —a legacy of thin, candied reds and hollow whites ... -
Wood-fire Flavours
MGM’s recent “Gastronomic Journey with Star Chefs” series, welcome back culinary master Chef Dave Pynt, chef-owner and founder of Singapore’s award-winning wood-fire grill restaurant Burnt Ends. Chef ... -
Grand Bombana Feast
Last week, to celebrate Italian cuisine as UNESCO heritage – in a rare convergence of culinary mastery, Chef Umberto Bombana gathers his protégés—now helming Michelin-starred kitchens ... -
Curated Haute Cuisine
Designed for connoisseurs with bespoke tastes and refined sensibilities, Wynn introduces “The Curated Table” – a new benchmark in gastronomic excellence. This exclusive series offers ... -
Fabulous Spring with Asian Inspirations
Galaxy Macau is known to have prestigious restaurants and has one of the most happening F&B scene in town, especially with it comes to Asian cuisine. This ... -
Highly Anticipated Seafood Collaboration
This month, Lobster Bar and Grill at Island Shangri-La welcomes Bangkok’s cult Parisian neo-bistro iODE for its first-ever international collaboration, marking the restaurant’s debut in Hong Kong. Taking place ... -
Hong Kong’s The Chairman crowned No.1 at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026
Hong Kong celebrated a historic night on March 25, 2026, as it hosted the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony for the first time. More than ... -
Vibrant Flavours of Spring
This Spring, One Michelin-starred Ning Bo restaurant Yong Fu Hong Kong welcomes the arrival of spring with the debut of its new Set Lunch and ... -
Taste from Chengdu Artistic Feast
This month, MGM continues its acclaimed “Gastronomic Journey with Star Chef series, further enriching Macau’s stature as the Creative City of Gastronomy. Following the success of ... -
Beyond the Glass
Qura Bar presents SALON DE QURA, launching on 16 March: a museum gallery of taste — a new cocktail experience that transforms the bar into a ... -
Seasonal Renewal
As spring unfolds, we experience a season of renewal, flavor, and elevated indulgence high above Macau’s skyline at W Macau. On the 40th floor, the hotel’s specialty restaurant DIVA unveils ... -
Pigeon’s Tale of Flavour
Nutritious, tender and uniquely fragrant. The pigeon is well-loved by Cantonese people with an old saying “one pigeon is better than nine chickens.”, meaning the nutrients ... -
Timeless Taste of Singapore
The highly iconic Singapore restaurant, Chatterbox, made its grand debut in Macau at MGM MACAU, bringing the vibrant flavours of Singapore to an elevated and modern ...
