In 2018, we shared hundreds of articles! We wrote up a storm about dining, lifestyle, culture, arts, travel, and events in Macau and around the region. We loved sharing the best of what the city has to offer and we rejoice in the fact that we were able to inform and entertain our readers. Take a look back at the most talked about and popular stories on Macau last year!
10 FASCINATING FACTS WHY MORPHEUS IS MACAU’S NEXT BIG THING
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Sealing Cotai as a prestigious hub of business, lifestyle, and entertainment in the region; Morpheus is the perfect centerpiece in the prominent district of Macau and the latest addition to the glittering skyline. To say that the iconic architecture is a masterpiece is simply an understatement. The building is strikingly powerful with an energy of its own that changes and continues to flow visually and aesthetically.
Conceptualized by the brilliant mind of the late legendary architect Zaha Hadid and Melco Resorts & Entertainment, Morpheus poised many challenges in its making but it was definitely worth every day of creative and dedicated labor. We took a closer look at the magnificent details of the newest and most luxurious landmark of Macau but you can go and visit it for yourself this year.
THE BEST PLACES TO EAT REAL PORTUGUESE FOOD IN MACAU
We’re all surprised, at least once, when trying food from home in foreign places. Macau is no exception. While some restaurants serve authentic Thai, Indonesian, Portuguese or American food, it can be difficult to feel the taste of home so far away. As a Portuguese addicted to Portuguese food, here are five places with can’t-miss dishes.
8 FOOD JOINTS FOR LATE NIGHT DINING IN MACAU
Macau has quite a food culture going on at all times, with at least one restaurant or eatery per street. However, finding a place to eat late at night can be quite a challenge. There’s always something open at night in Macau, you just need to find it! What better way to find out than this list for the night owls of Macau?
INCREDIBLE FACTS ABOUT THE 13, THE HOTTEST OPENING IN MACAU THIS YEAR
The 13 officially opened last year. It was one of the most iconic, controversial and anticipated hospitality projects to arrive in Macau this year. They launched amid much fanfare and it really is one of the most unique properties in Macau to date. We take a look at the best features of this luxuriously distinctive property.
5 APPS YOU NEED IN MACAU
When was the last time you traveled without a phone, with a physical maps It’s almost impossible to imagine our lives “disconnected”! Whether it’s for work or leisure, we have an app for that. When in Macau, consider these 5 must-have apps that will make your life and time in Macau easier.
TOP 5 OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES TO DO WITH KIDS IN MACAU
Immerse your family in nature with a day at Hac Sa Reservoir Country Park. Whether you’re hosting a BBQ, zipping around in the pedalo boats, or walking the family trail, your day will be filled with adventure. Take the whole family out to commune with nature with our top outdoor activities in the city.
WHERE TO FIND THE JUICIEST PORK CHOP BUN IN MACAU
We bring you one of Macau’s most popular and favorite snacks. It is said to be from the Portuguese influence of the “Bifana”, a Portuguese sandwich. Known as the Macanese hamburger, pork chop buns or Zhu Pa Paos, it’s a simple snack perfect for any time of the day.
It all starts with a plain bun or baguette stuffed with a seasoned pork chop. The pork chop is crispy on the outside but juicy on the inside! Here are our favorite local places to hunt for the juiciest piggy bun.
TOP 5 LOCAL HOT POT SPOTS IN MACAU
Grab any local in Macau and ask them about their favorite winter food and there’s a 90% chance that you might hear hot pot. Hot pot is a quintessential Chinese meal that one should never go without trying at least once in their life. For the uninitiated, its a soup-based dish that allows you to cook your own food with your friends and family. You have a big bowl of broth and you boil meat, vegetables or pretty much anything you like, really. Here are our picks for the best local hot pots in Macau.
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A GUIDE TO DEALING WITH LANDLORDS IN MACAU
The old adage of “treat others as you want to be treated” should, in theory, be applicable to the landlord-tenant relationship. Generally speaking—and this comes from over 12 years of working in the leasing business here—our experience is that landlords take a decent amount of care of their properties and their tenant’s needs. However, irrespective of country or culture, the landlord-tenant bond can be fragile and things could go awry. Especially when there is a language barrier—when, say, the landlord only speaks Chinese and the tenant only speaks English! So here are a few pointers on dealing with Macau landlords, which will hopefully help those of you renting to have a comfortable and happy stay.
BEST BREAKFAST SPOTS IN MACAU TO EAT LIKE A LOCAL
When it comes to breakfast, Macau and Hong Kong have a menu quite different from the rest of China. Besides fried noodles or rice, dishes such as Chee Cheong Fan, and French toast filled with peanut butter or ham and cheese toast are superbly popular with the locals.
These are all common in several restaurants in town. You can always try congee and choose to include centennial egg, pork, chicken or vegetables to it. Most of the neighborhood cha chaan tengs have the similar options too so try local flavors for a real taste of Macau.
