[Thursday, July 15] The Lion, a symbol of courage and passion, is synonymous to MGM. This summer, MGM invites all families and food-lovers to join us for a delicious journey inspired by the lion. Experience the beautiful traditions of Lingnan where Chinese lion dance was originated, on your very own taste buds. From Imperial Court and Chun’s expertly prepared Cantonese delicacies, to Bar Patuá’s specialty cocktails and to Anytime’s impressive selection of lion-themed desserts, each dish is specially prepared to guarantee an experience of decadence.
Explore the essence of Lingnan delicacies through traditional Shunde Dishes:
Like Macau, the city of Shunde has been given the honorable title of UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Shunde is famous for being the birthplace of Cantonese cuisine, and so this is where we begin our journey into the aromatic and vast territories of Lingnan cuisine. MGM’s two Cantonese restaurants Imperial Court and Chun each presents a menu of classic Shunde specialties to the Macau locals. Imperial Court’s Chef de Cuisine Homan Tsui has brought dishes like the crunchy and tender “Crispy fried foie gras rolls with caul fat and shrimp mousse” and the golden-crusted “Baked crab with sliced dough stick and garlic”, along with several other traditional dishes that have become less common throughout the course of time. Utilizing fine seasonal ingredients and his expertise, Chef Tsui has revived these nostalgic dishes with his own special twist.
At Chun, Executive Sous Chef of Chinese Kitchen Tam Yim Chan is in charge of their Cantonese dishes. Tam boils down Shunde dishes to five distinct elements: lightness, freshness, refreshing, tenderness and smooth consistency. Marrying technique with art, they have come out with a few limited dishes that encapsulate the traditional taste of Shunde food. Dishes such as the mellow and delightfully rich Stir-fried dace fish noodle with milk and the freshly sweet Deboned carp fish soup with angled loofah, black fungus and olive seeds in Shunde style are just a few delicious examples. In addition, both restaurants are serving the Awakening Lion themed Steamed Lion Bun with Red Bean and 10 years Tangerine Peel, a traditional dim sum delicately crafted into a lion dance head that is made to be the spotlight of the dining table.
Lingnan-Inspired Chinese Cocktail
Bar Patua’s manager Paul Zhang has created a special cocktail for the upcoming Awakening Lion dance drama premiering in October – The Lion Cocktail. His inspiration comes from a line written by the famous Chinese poet Su Shi, “If I can eat 300 lychees daily, then I am willing to be a Lingnan native forever.” The lychee, as the most famous fruit from Lingnan, is paired beautifully with Shiwan Yubing Shao, a rice wine specifically from the region. The Lion Cocktail is infused with the distinctive taste of Lingnan, embellished with lemon, lemongrass and the richness of the lychee, culminating into a delicate balance of the sweet and the sour. This delicately light and sweet cocktail is the perfect complement to the hot summer months.
A Hint of Sweetness
During the months of July, August, October and December, the MGM Awakening Lion Sugar Crush will be available at Anytime, which is located at the heart of the Spectacle. Guests may fully indulge their sweet tooth and pick their favorites from a vivid and extensive array of all-you-can-eat lion-themed desserts and snacks. On the other hand, the Spectacle will be transformed into the MGM Lion Party, showcasing 13 exuberant and vibrant sculptures, made perfect for spending a delightful summer’s day out with family and friends. Our chef’s team has specially designed the MGM Awakening Lion afternoon tea set in the theme of Leo zodiac sign to coincide with the colorful exhibit. The MGM Awakening Lion Sugar Crush is available on weekends from 3pm to 6pm, priced at MOP 228 per person, MOP 428* for two and MOP 118* per child (7-12 years old); the MGM Awakening Lion afternoon tea set is priced at MOP 298* for two persons, and is available on weekdays from 3pm to 6pm.
Additionally, during the weekends of July and August, Rossio and Anytime will host fun Awakening Lion themed workshops – there will be lion face-painting activity and chocolate painting workshops, allowing children to immerse themselves in arts and crafts, which are the ideal summer activities to get them engaging with their inner artists.
Tasty Delights for Midsummer Weekends
The bright arrival of the midsummer sun calls for a rich and fulfilling breakfast with close friends and family. During July, Grill 58’s MGM Awakening Lion Brunch will be available every Sunday from 12pm-3pm. Visitors can enjoy delicious dishes with specially selected ingredients in the four-course brunch with dessert trolley. Dishes such as Fine de Claire Oyster, Fermented Tomato and Smoked Bonito Oil; Lobster Bisque, Charred Boston Lobster and Lemon Aioli, and Wagyu Beef Burger, Taleggio Cheese, Bacon, Fries will be available amongst others. In the same month, Grill 58 is also introducing the Teppanyaki Escapades – Australian Black Truffle, a teppanyaki experience that serves fine seasonal black truffles from Australia with deluxe ingredients like foie gras and tuna toro. The restaurant’s experienced team will guide the guests to the perfect dining journey and offer perfectly paired wines to guarantee a decadent experience for your taste buds.
Dining Deals
From now until August 31, guests with a valid Macau residents’ identification cards dining at any MGM restaurants will be able to get 20% off their meal on weekdays. In addition, visitors paying via electronic payment methods will enjoy an additional 5% off their meal^. For terms and conditions of this offer, please visit www.mgm.mo .
Visit MGM to awaken the tastebud this summer with the sumptuous line-up of lion-themed delicacies! For reservations and enquiries, please visit www.mgm.mo or call (853) 8802 8888.
*Subject to 10% service charge.
^Mobile payment methods include BOC Pay, ICBC ePay, Alipay (Macau), MPay, CGB Pay, Luso Pay, Tai Fung Pay and UePay.
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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/subconcessions 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 Holdings Limited 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, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage.
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