Andrew Copestake offers his pick of the city's must-see bars and restaurants. Imperial Court at the MGM Grand Chef Chow Chung’s refined Cantonese cuisine using the very best seasonal ingredients from the Chinese provinces has earned him one of the SAR’s six Michelin stars. Try Barbecued Goose Liver with Pork Skewers, Steamed Crab Claws with Egg White Sauce or Double-boiled Shark’s Fin soup served in Papaya. www.mgmgrandmacau.com Tel: +853 8802 2346 City Of Dreams The latest arrival on Macau’s glittering hotel scene, hotelier Lawrence Ho’s dream concept combines 20 different dining experiences including a cozy Cantonese tea café, a Japanese food court and the already celebrated Lung Hin premium Chinese restaurant where you can try Lobster and Coconut Rolls or Deep-Fried Ice-Cream. www.cityofdreamsmacau.com Tel: +853 8868 6636
Wing Lei Chef Peter Chan has introduced wine pairing to his Dim Sum menu at the striking scarlet Wing Lei at the Wynn Hotel. Sit beneath mammoth Swarovski chandeliers whilst sampling Italian wines matched with Wok-Seared Duck Liver and Beijing Duck with Mango Sauce. www.wynnmacau.com Tel: +853 8986 3688
O Porto Interior Close to the A Ma Temple this colonial style restaurant is one of the most celebrated for traditional Macanese cuisine. Try African Chicken, Macanese Garlic King Prawns, Minchi, Stuffed Crab or Seafood Soup served in a Bread Bowl. Tel: +853 2896 7770 Rua do Almirante Sérgio 259
A Lorcha Named after a Portugese boat this highly recommended stop-off for Portugese food is centrally located close to the Maritime Museum. The sea theme continues with Chargrilled Prawns, Bacalhau in a Creamy Sauce and Garlic Drenched Clams. Tel: +853 2831 3193. Rua do Almirante Sérgio 289
Leng Kei The only traditional tea shop left in Macau, now celebrating its seventieth anniversary. All manner of tea paraphenalia can be bought. The Iron Buddha loose leaves are a popular alternative to Jasmine. Tel: +853 2892 0377 Rua de Cinco Octubro 115
Belcanção Evening buffet at this restaurant in the Four Seasons Hotel is a special event with an almost bewildering smorgasbord of cuisines running from Indian, Japanese and European, before you get to Macanese favourites like African Chicken and Bacalhau. www.fourseasons.com/macau +853 2881 8888
Wine Museum Portugese wine unsurprisingly figure strongly in the well- laid-out wine museum that runs you through the history of wine in the SAR before letting you sample a glass or two. Try the white port before buying a bottle in the small shop at prices cheaper than Europe. Tel: +853 8798 4188 Basement of Centro de Actividades Turisticas, Rua Luis Gonzago Gomes 431
The Red Market (Hung Kai Si) Located on the corner of Avenida Horta e Costa and Avenida Almirante Lacerda, the Art Deco Red Market is where Macau comes to shop for all manner of food stuffs amongst the knock-off gadgets and cheap clothing. Come early and you might see António Neves Coelho and all manner of other Macau chefs rummaging for the best fresh meat and fish as well as some curious dried food produce. Lago da Torre de Macau The brave (or foolish) can bungee jump off the top of Macau’s most iconic building – it’s the tallest bungee jump in the world. Better to feast on the surprisingly good evening buffet at the revolving 360° Café (Tel: +853 8988 8622) or feed that sweet tooth at the Tower Patisserie. Tel: +853 8988 8125 www.macautower.com Three nights in Macau with Virgin Holidays costs from £959 per person. Price includes scheduled flights with Virgin Atlantic from London Heathrow direct to Hong Kong, accommodation at the MGM Grande Macau on a room only basis, and return road and boat transfers. Based on 2 adults travelling and sharing a standard room, price includes all applicable taxes and fuel surcharges, which are subject to change. Tel: 0844 557 3861 or visit www.virginholidays.co.uk.
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