This weekend, find great things to do solo, amongst friends or family, and embark on a journey of tranquility, but also dining experiences, exhibition happenings and even a DJ party filled with cocktails and music, all happening right here in Macau! Read on and find all there is to do these next few days.
Discover a Sense of Tranquility at Isala Spa
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Couples can pamper themselves with a special spa experience at Isala Spa and enjoy an intimate treatment with each other. Isala Spa offers an exclusive Valentine’s Day spa promotion from February 1 to 14 for guests to unwind and relax during this love season. Guests can pamper themselves in a fountain-view treatment room with extra 90-minute privileges upon purchase of a 60-minute massage for two persons.
When: February 1–14, 2021
Where: Isala Spa, Grand Hyatt Macau, City of Dreams, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai
How much: MOP $1,799** (includes one dessert set with two drinks, a romantic bouquet of one rose, or a pair of bear dolls), MOP $1,999** (one dessert set with two drinks and a romantic bouquet of six roses
**Above prices are subject to 10% service charge and 5% government tax
For more information and bookings, send an email to [email protected] or check their website
Boa Vida Weekend Market at Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau
While celebrating the festival, the hotel also celebrates the good life with its guests. A series of Boa Vida events are planned for Chinese New Year to make sure hotel guests are living well and feeling good. Their Weekend Food Market will kick off on February 6 and 7 and takes place on the outdoor lawn! With four dedicated areas that include arts and crafts, food and drinks, photo-taking, and a special area for the little ones, there’s also an exclusive Chinese New Year food market. From Szechuan spicy chicken, tom yam seafood hot-sour soup, pan-fried oyster omelet, satay and BBQ, and dessert live stations, guests who love Asian cuisines would relish this.
To welcome the Lunar New Year–starting February 6–guests who spend a minimum of MOP $250 are gifted one set of art-inspired red packets, while stock lasts.
When: Saturday and Sunday, 12:00pm–10:30pm, February 6 and 7, 2021
Where: Outdoor lawn, Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau, 956-1110 Avenida da Amizade, Macau
For more information and bookings, check the event’s Facebook page
Goa Nights Reggae Night
Goa Nights is launching a reggae night that can be enjoyed from the end of January till the start of the next month! During the 10 days, a Jamaican food showcase will be presented to show the authentic Caribbean flavors, complemented by the typical mind-blowing reggae music at this lovely bar. Head to Goa Nights for nights of fun, bliss, and exotic songs!
Guests can enjoy a special Caribbean cocktail–Caribbean Night or Mr. Truffles. To entice their appetite, they can either choose for a full set of Jamaican platter with jerk chicken coated in Caribbean spices, amid coconut delights and salad., or opt for gastronomic delights including coconut rice with beans, jerk chicken, spicy pineapple salsa, and many more for selection!
When: January 28–February 7, 2021
Where: Goa Nights, 118 Rua Correia da Silva, Taipa Village
How much: MOP $228 for Jamaican platter, MOP $38–98 per ala-carte dish, MOP $98 per cocktail
For more information, call +853 2856 7819, send an email to [email protected] or check the event’s Facebook page
Oh My Glamorous! Afternoon Tea at Vida Rica Bar
Savor the Oh My Glamorous! afternoon tea at Vida Rica Bar with stunning views overlooking Nam Van Lake and Macau Tower and enjoy Chinese New Year with your friends and family with a cool view. Vida Rica Bar is the ultimate gathering place where guests can look forward to a myriad of drinks, cocktails, and stylish bites.
When: February 6 and 7, 12–15, 20 and 21, 27 and 28, 2021
Where: Vida Rica Bar, Mandarin Oriental, Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $588 for two persons
For more information and bookings, call +853 8805 8928 or send an email to [email protected]
Walking Culture – Outdoor and Indoor Collective Exhibition
Taipa Village Cultural Association is delighted to present the first show of the year, entitled “Walking Culture – Outdoor and Indoor Collective Exhibition”, in collaboration with thirteen Macau and international artists who hosted exhibitions at Taipa Village Art Space between 2016 and 2020. A diverse collection of artworks handpicked by the artists, the exhibition features paintings, illustrations, photography, movie posters, zines, and more.
As a distinctive art showcase for Taipa Village Cultural Association’s past few years, this breakout exhibition brings together a unique combination of outdoor art installations and interior displays of selected works by thirteen individual and collaborative talents from Macau and across the world, creating a visual spectacle richly endowed with cultural heritage, interactivity and art appreciation. Going beyond a conventional indoor display, the experience takes art-lovers outdoors, enticing them to stroll among the heritage spots and historic lanes of Taipa Village as they explore the culture, the charm, and the distinctive atmosphere of the district.
When: February 3–March 31, 2021
Where: Taipa Village Art Space, 10 Rua Dos Clérigos, Taipa
How much: Free admission
For more information, call +853 2857 6116 or check their website
Celebrate the Year of the Ox at The St. Regis Macao
The St. Regis Macao is offering a range of exquisite culinary delights and experiences to celebrate the Year of the Ox to share with friends and family and welcome prosperity for the year ahead. The “Year of Abundance” set menu–for in-room dining–is sure to usher in a year of good fortune and abundance with a specially crafted Chinese New Year set menu to celebrate the Year of the Ox in the comfort of your hotel room. Savor a delicately poached sea grouper, served Sichuan-style with chili oil and Sichuan peppercorn, or with Chinese-style sauerkraut.
The latest evolution of The Manor’s Stories of the Sea – the Seventh Chapter presents a celebration of flavors showcasing the finest seafood, sourced from all four corners of the globe, and is a true dining occasion, perfect for celebrating the Lunar New Year. The St. Regis Bar presents an extravagant afternoon tea perfect for celebrating Chinese New Year with the all-new The St. Regis X Royal Albert 100 Years Afternoon Tea in collaboration with famed British fine bone china brand, Royal Albert. With the Unique Taste of Baijiu, their mixologist at The St. Regis Bar has specially crafted a range of baijiu cocktails inspired by the Year of the Ox. Enjoy the balanced yet complex flavors, with a pleasant finish and beautiful aromas from this limited-time selection.
When: The Year of Abundance – February 8–28, 2021
Stories of the Sea – January 18–March 31, 2021
The St. Regis X Royal Albert 100 Years Afternoon Tea – Daily, 2:00pm–5:30pm
Unique Taste of Baijiu – 2:00pm–1:00am, February 1–March 31, 2021
Where: The Manor, The St. Regis Bar, The St. Regis Macao, The Londoner Macao, Estrada do Istmo, s/n, Cotai
How much: The Year of Abundance – MOP $638 for two people
Stories of the Sea – MOP $888 per person, MOP $1,288 per person with the wine pairing
The St. Regis X Royal Albert 100 Years Afternoon Tea – MOP $398++ (for two persons), MOP $588++ (for two persons, inclusive of Billecart-Salmon champagne tea set), MOP $888++ (for two persons, inclusive of Baikal Oscietra caviar tea set)
Unique Taste of Baijiu – From MOP $128 per drink
++ All prices are subject to 10% service charge and 5% government tax.
For more information and reservations, call +853 2882 8898 or send an email to The Manor ([email protected]) or The St. Regis Bar ([email protected])
Suite Staycation at Mandarin Oriental, Macau
Celebrate the “Year of the Ox” with award-winning dining, world-class wellness experiences, and unparalleled waterfront views in the comfort of your suite. Mandarin Oriental, Macau is crafting a wonderful Chinese New Year celebration overlooking the lakes! This luxury property’s deal includes a one-night stay for two at one of their lavish waterfront suites, daily buffet breakfast at Vida Rica Restaurant for both guests, and also a MOP $700 credit to spend on dining or spa treatments.
When: From now until February 28, 2021
Where: Mandarin Oriental, Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
How much: From MOP $2,088 per room (per night)
Price is subject to 10% service charge and 5% government tax
For more information and bookings, call +853 8805 8822 or send an email to [email protected]
Exceptional Delicacies at mezza9 and Beijing Kitchen
Offering a dining-from-the-kitchen experience, mezza9 Macau opens its doors to the ultimate Lunar New Year culinary experience. The exclusive menu highlights festive favorites like braised seafood soup, shrimp, crab, scallop, winter melon; wok-fried lobster, XO sauce, superior broth; wok-fried United States beef short rib, crispy garlic, and many more. Delight your palate and celebrate this Spring Festival with sumptuous dishes usually available only once a year!
Beijing Kitchen invites guests to embark on a culinary journey filled with tempting flavors and best wishes this Lunar New Year. Available from February 10 to 19, “Big Bowl Feast” is piled with auspicious and delicious treats including stewed whole South African abalone, goose web, mixed herb, oyster sauce; braised sea cucumber, leek, oyster sauce and braised dried oyster, sea moss, fish maw.
Beijing Kitchen’s Lunar New Year set menus are the perfect dining option to savor with your family and friends. Symbolic of fortune and wealth, the special delicacies include traditional Beijing-style duck; honey-glazed tiger prawn, chili, and ginger; Beijing Kitchen dessert platter, and more.
This Lunar New Year, bestow a special “golden ox mascot” gift to spread luck and happiness to your family and friends. Available from February 1 to 15 at the Lobby Lounge priced at MOP $48^.
When: Lunar New Year Dining From The Kitchen – February 11–13, 2021
Lunar New Year set menus – February 10–19, 2021
Where: Grand Hyatt Macau, City of Dreams, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai, Macau
How much: Lunar New Year Dining From The Kitchen – MOP $799* per person
“Big Bowl Feast” – MOP $1,988* (for four persons), MOP $3,888* (for eight persons)
Lunar New Year set menus – MOP $688* per person (for two persons), MOP $888* per person (minimum four persons), and MOP $1,288* per person (minimum four persons)
Lunar New Year gift – MOP $48^ per person
*Above prices are subject to 10% service change
**Above prices are subject to 10% service charge and 5% government tax
^Above prices are subject to 5% government tax
For more information and bookings, call +853 8868 1930 for Beijing Kitchen, and +853 8868 1920 for mezza9
Celebrate the Year of the Ox at Sheraton Grand Macao
To welcome the prosperity and good fortune of the Year of the Ox, Sheraton Grand Macao is offering an extensive range of dining promotions and special offers to celebrate Chinese New Year with family and friends. Sheraton Grand Macao is celebrating with various special dining offers, including specially crafted New Year menus and buffet selections, as well as a gift set hamper available for purchase, perfect for giving to loved ones for Chinese New Year.
When: Staycation package – February 1–March 31, 2021
Feast buffet – February 12–17 (lunch) and February 11–21 (dinner), 2021
Lavish new year set menu – 11:00am–9:00pm, February 5–7 and 11–21, 2021
Poon choi – Friday–Sunday, January 27–February 26, 2021,
Available daily, 11:00am to 9:00pm, February 11–21, 2021
Where: Feast, Yum Cha and Sheraton Grand Macao, The Londoner Macao, Estrada do Istmo, s/n, Cotai
How much: Staycation package – HKD $1,888 per night (for a Deluxe King or Twin Room)
Feast buffet – MOP $298 per person (lunch), MOP $488 per person (dinner)
Lavish new year set menu – MOP $488 for two people (inclusive of “lo hei”)
Poon choi – MOP $688 for two people (also available daily through in-room dining for hotel guests), takeaway at MOP $888 for two people
For more information and staycation bookings, click here. For more information and bookings, call +853 8113 1200 or email Yum Cha at [email protected] or Feast at [email protected]
DJ Night at Rendez Vous
Gather your friends and ignite this coming Friday night with live DJ music and free-flow fine wines at Rendez Vous Lobby Bar! Prepare for a night of vintage looks and oldies songs, so be sure to pump up your dress code and head there for some cocktails and wine glasses.
When: 9:00pm–4:00am, Friday, February 5, 2021
Where: Rendez Vous Lobby Bar, Sofitel Macau At Ponte 16, Rua do Visconde Paço de Arcos, Macau
How much: Free admission
Until midnight – MOP $180 per person to enjoy free-flow red and white wines, sparkling wines, selected cocktails, and long drinks; MOP $50 per drink after midnight
For more information, call +853 8861 7210 or check their Facebook page
Step up your veggie dining game
It is a scientific fact we cannot avoid anymore–the meat industry is one of the most significant contributors to climate change. Moreover, all the influential health organizations claim that reduced meat consumption and going mostly plant-based is beneficial for your health. Of course, there’s no forcing a diet on everyone but going meatless has its benefits. For your upcoming Meatless Mondays, or our vegetarian and vegan readers, here is a list of the best vegetarian and vegan places in Macau that will not disappoint!
Read the full article here: Best Vegetarian & Vegan Places in Macau
Fall in love with tofu pudding
Tofu pudding is a sweet snack or dessert that is made of tofu served with sweet ginger syrup or sugar syrup. Some places also serve it with Carnation milk (evaporated milk). Different areas of Asia have tofu pudding in vastly different ways; you can have it sweet, spicy, or even savory. However, in and around Macau, we commonly have sweet tofu pudding. You can have the tofu pudding hot or cold, although, during the hot summer months, cold tofu pudding is more popular, for obvious reasons! Good tofu pudding should be soft, silky, and subtly sweet. Read on to find out where the best places to get tofu pudding are in Macau, ranging from places that have been around for over half a century to newer, more modern places that put an innovative twist on the traditional snack or dessert!
Read full article here: Best Places to Get Tofu Pudding in Macau
Find your favorite reading spot
Macau’s public libraries are all part of the same network, hence being, in a sense, the same institution with different branches. You can look for a book at one library and get it at one of the others, for example. Be it to do research, borrow books, sit back and relax while reading, or just hanging out with your friends while each does their own thing, places like these that we’ve selected are perfect for a rainy day or just for some peace and quiet while things are busy at home. Read on and, well… read on!
Read full article here: Read On: Best Libraries in Macau
Stir fry with vegetarian chicken peanuts red peppers
Sum Yuen: Vegetarian Restaurant in Pou Tai Un Buddhist Monastery
Are you looking for a plant-based meal in Macau that is not just salad or a vegetarian burger? Sum Yuen Buddhist Vegetarian Restaurant in Pou Tai Un Buddhist Monastery should be on your list. We recently paid it a visit and randomly picked some dishes from the menu to prove that it is, indeed, one of Macau’s best vegetarian restaurant. Read on to find out more and perhaps plan your next vegetarian get together here!
Read the full article here: Sum Yuen: Vegetarian Restaurant in Pou Tai Un Buddhist Monastery
Good Morning Macau: Best Cafes for Breakfast
Abundant in local food and culture, Macau has a rich gastronomic vibe but a continental breakfast in Macau may not be super easy to find. Fortunately, there are some hidden gems around town to start the day with a power breakfast of tasty, fresh toast, fresh juice, and, of course, well-brewed coffee. So make the most of the sunshine and head out for a leisurely brunch or breakfast session with your lovelies, at one of our favorite cafes for brekkie in Macau.
Read the full article here: Good Morning Macau: Best Cafes for Breakfast
Celebratory Suite-cation at Mandarin Oriental, Macau
At Mandarin Oriental, Macau there’s always a reason to celebrate! This time, they bring you spa treatments, lavish afternoon teas, cocktails, dining experiences overlooking sunsets and the city night lights, including other wonderful moments. Be it a special date–Valentine’s Day is almost here–a surprise for the family or some other celebration, choose this hotel for luxurious times.
This staycation includes accommodation for two in a Waterfront Suite, a 60-minute spa treatment for both, plus an afternoon tea set, and daily dining credit of MOP $700 to spend at the delightful venues such as Vida Rica Bar and Vida Rica Restaurant. After a pampering massage, head for a hot bath and then the bar for crafted cocktails while waiting for your table at the restaurant overlooking the Macau skyline!
When: From now until February 28, 2021
Where: Mandarin Oriental, Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
How much: From MOP $3,688 per room (per night)
Price is subject to 10% service charge and 5% government tax
For more information and bookings, call +853 8805 8822 or send an email to [email protected]
