[September 19, Macau] To strengthen Macau's position as a UNESCO-designated “Creative City of Gastronomy”, MGM has invited the world’s only Michelin three-star chef with a doctorate, Chef Motokazu Nakamura from Japan, for an exclusive culinary exchange between September 13 and 15 in Macau for the first time. With the support from Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), the “MGM and Motokazu Nakamura: The Art of Kaiseki” series included a seminar and a three-day-limited dining experience pop-up.
Chef Nakamura is the chef-owner and the sixth generation of the 180-year-old Isshi Souden Nakamura restaurant in Kyoto, Japan, with Michelin three-star recognitions for 14 consecutive years since 2011. As the only Michelin three-star chef with a doctorate, he enjoys a prestigious reputation in Japan’s culinary field. His time spent in Zen meditation at the Tenryu-ji Temple in Kyoto has deeply influenced his culinary philosophy, particularly his meticulous approach to the use of ingredients in Japanese cuisine.
During the “Seminar on the Jewel of Japanese Cuisine - Kaiseki Introduction” on September 13, Chef Nakamura shared his expertise at The Vista of MGM COTAI with over 180 representatives from local culinary industry and students from the city's universities. He shared his commitment to preserving his family's culinary heritage, as well as the philosophy and artistry behind Kaiseki cuisine.
Geoffrey Simmons, Vice President of Food and Beverage at MGM, said, “Kaiseki is more than just a meal; it is the intricate and harmonious blend of aesthetics, tradition, and innovation, reflecting the bounty of the season and the craftsmanship of the chef. Culinary art is an integral part of all cultures, and this event represents one of MGM’s many efforts to bridge cultures around the world through artistic initiatives.”
Distinguished guests who were invited to attend the sharing session are Hoi Io Meng, Acting Director of the MGTO; Kan Chou Pui, Head of the Research and Information Technology Division of the Consumer Council; Ma Io Meng, Representative of the Municipal Affairs Bureau; Jocelyn Wong, Chair of the Macau Hotel Association; Ernesto Ho, Vice President of the United Association of Food and Beverage Merchants of Macao; Hans Rasmussen, Director of the Division of Food and Beverage of Macao University of Tourism; and the executives from MGM.
In addition, during Chef Nakamura’s visit, he joined hands with MGM’s culinary team to hold a three-day-only “Kyoto Michelin 3-Starred Kaiseki” dining experience at Aji, which has attracted about 200 gourmands from near and far. The dishes were traditional Kyoto-style kaiseki, centered on seasonal ingredients and precise knifework, with every detail reflecting the Zen-inspired philosophy by Chef Nakamura.
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About MGM
MGM is an abbreviation for MGM China Holdings Limited (HKEx: 2282) and is a leading developer, owner and operator of gaming and lodging resorts in the Greater China region. We are the holding company of MGM Grand Paradise, SA which holds one of the six gaming concessions to run casino games in Macau. MGM Grand Paradise, SA owns and operates MGM MACAU, the award-winning premium integrated resort located on the Macau Peninsula and MGM COTAI, a contemporary luxury integrated resort in Cotai, which opened in early 2018 and more than doubles our presence in Macau.
MGM MACAU is a Forbes Five-Star luxury integrated resort inspired by the arts with every element of the resort infused with creativity and style. MGM MACAU has approximately 600 guest rooms and suites and boasts a number of distinguishing features, including the architecturally stunning European-inspired Grande Praça, housed under a soaring glass ceiling. MGM MACAU’s world class facilities include the MGM Art Space, dedicating over 5,000 square feet to display authentic works of art, conference and event facilities, spa, and seven signature restaurants and bars to fulfill any gastronomic craving. Our property is conveniently located on the Macau Peninsula and is directly connected to the luxury retail shopping complex, One Central.
MGM COTAI is the latest integrated resort of MGM in China. Designed as the “jewelry box” of Cotai, it offers approximately 1,400 hotel rooms and suites, Asia’s first dynamic theater, meeting space, high end spa, retail offerings and food and beverage outlets as well as the first international Mansion at MGM for the ultimate luxury experience. The Spectacle at MGM COTAI becomes the record holder of the largest free-span gridshell glazed roof (self-supporting) on January 19, 2019, making it the first architectural and structural GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Macau, China. MGM COTAI is being developed to drive greater product diversification and bring more advanced and innovative forms of entertainment to Macau as it grows as a global tourist destination. MGM COTAI is the only mega complex and hotel in Macau to gain three-star certification in both Green Building
Design and Operation Label, as well as the first hotel in the Greater Bay Area and second in Greater China to receive the certifications.
MGM China is majority owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) one of the world's leading global hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of destination resort brands including Bellagio, ARIA, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and Park MGM. For more information about MGM Resorts International, visit the Company's website at www.mgmresorts.com.
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