Eat Drink KL: Go on a gourmet voyage in Macau for a summer holiday of culture & cuisine with remarkable restaurants

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Go on a gourmet voyage in Macau for a summer holiday of culture & cuisine with remarkable restaurants

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Macau is summer 2024's sensational travel destination, blending a heritage of Portuguese and Chinese culture and cuisine for a mouthwatering vacation!

From pedestrian plazas and parks to vibrant villas with captivating courtyards, Macau is summer's holiday haven for alfresco sightseeing adventures with wonderful weather, just a four-hour flight from Kuala Lumpur.

While exploring exciting UNESCO heritage sites, stay and savour sumptuous specialities at Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau across three platforms: The Forbes Five-Star Grand Lisboa Palace Macau, Asia's first Palazzo Versace Macau and the world's first THE KARL LAGERFELD.

Go on a gourmet voyage through the integrated resort's F&B venues - yum cha with family and friends at Chalou with a classic Cantonese dim sum trolley service; enjoy authentic Italian cuisine including Neapolitan pizza at Casa Don Alfonso; relish afternoon tea at La Scala del Palazzo; and relax over cocktails inspired by Macau's legacy at Mesa by José Avillez.

Enjoy the Jardin Secreto garden with lush lawns, pavilions and colonnades, alongside pools with loungers for a chilled-out vibe, amid Chinoiserie-influenced interiors and bespoke art by respected local creatives.

Plan your trip and check out Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau's room packages at grandlisboapalace.com/en/offers

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Macau is a trove of thrilling treasures, such as the 17th-century Ruins of St Paul, Senado Square, the Taipa Houses–Museum of colonial-era exhibits, and the soaring Macau Tower.

All these are easily reached from Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, your portal to pleasure!

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We're bedazzled by Grand Lisboa Palace Macau's harmonious interplay of oriental and western patterns. Its large collection of locally commissioned artwork gives a stellar glimpse of the city's art scene.

Nothing beats being pampered with the resort's fabulous facilities and verdant views - elevate your experience with selected rooms overlooking the European-style Jardim Secreto!

Rooms and suites of different sizes are exquisitely furnished with rich tones in mesmerising styles. Stretch out to your heart's content in the spacious rooms, a visual feast with porcelain motifs and colourful collages and fabrics.

Explore the wide range of room packages at grandlisboapalace.com/en/offers

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Dine in nostalgic style at Chalou ('teahouse' in Chinese), reviving memories of historical Canton in a spectacular space with ceiling domes decorated with thousands of Chinese teacups and chandeliers crafted with hundreds of crystal chopsticks.

Besides the traditional dim sum trolley service and wide tea selection, Chalou serves many Cantonese specialities on its a la carte menu, including crispy prawns tossed with salted egg yolk sauce, barbecued pork puff pastry, beef slices stir-fried with wild mushrooms and black garlic, and lychee and rose petal milk tea.


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Craving a taste of la dolce vita? Casa Don Alfonso offers true Italian cuisine with a casual approach, bolstered by Chef Alfonso Iaccarino’s original flavours from Southern Italy. 

This restaurant is home to Macau’s finest Neapolitan pizza, freshly made to order with the best-quality Italian ingredients!

Casa Don Alfonso is located at Grand Lisboa Macau, which can be conveniently reached by complimentary shuttle bus from Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau.


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It's time to explore a one-of-a-kind oasis for fashionistas: La Scala del Palazzo showcases the scrumptious La Scala Afternoon Tea Traditions under Versace's distinguished interior design!

Decadent desserts and drinks form a delightful duet for this photogenic paradise! 

Indulge in a lovely, leisurely afternoon: Classic Italian pastries and beverages channel a contemporary twist, such as the Cannoli Siciliani, as well as the rich and silky Golden Hazelnut Chocolate and Hazelnut Coffee. both garnished with 18k gold flakes for a luxurious flourish set on Rosenthal-meets-Versace dinnerware.


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Designed by the fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld, Mesa by José Avillez features a bold blend of geometric patterns and lines in black, white and gold, buoyed by chairs laced with Chinese fretwork and hanging lamps that evoke Chinese bird cages. Its LED ceiling is reminiscent of the skylight in Lagerfeld's studio in Paris.

Feast on piri piri chicken with sweet potato chips and crispy suckling pig with orange salad, coupled with cocktails that reflect a sense of shared histories, like the Last Back Garden that honours Macau's Coloane fishing village and Boa Vigem that nods to Portugal's Belem Tower.


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Stroll through one of Macau's most Instaworthy spots!

Nestled between the Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau's towers, the verdant Jardim Secreto offers perfectly manicured greens, landscaped patios and romantic gazebos. 

In this space reserved exclusively for resort guests, rediscover serenity in a magnificent garden centred around an ornate dome. Shaped by evergreens, the garden includes grass mazes with a baroque opulence and lawns flanked by pavilions and a colonnade.
 

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Summer means relaxing by the pool and having a splash of a time!

Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau's outdoor pool is the place to be for carefree holiday fun, complete with poolside butlers for food and beverage orders. 

You can also have a leisurely swim in the temperature-controlled indoor pool, featuring fine Macanese and Baroque designs that make each lap a pleasure!


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Guests can conveniently get to the Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau: Thanks to the complimentary shuttle bus services, the resort is a breeze to reach from the ferry terminal, Macau International Airport and Old Taipa Village!