[February 29, 2024, Macau] With commitment to vitalizing Macau's gastronomic scene and solidifying the city’s position as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, MGM will inject excitement into the city by welcoming a globally respected French pastry master, Meilleur Ouvrier de France (M.O.F.) Angelo Musa to Macau for the first time, to deliver a limited three-day CHOCOL’ART pop-up series at MGM COTAI from March 7 to 9. The series encompasses demo sessions for local pastry aficionados-entrepreneurs, whisky-pairing session, exclusive afternoon tea set, award-winning pastry, as well as the highlight of a six-hands dinner with award-winning chefs at MGM, which epitomizes innovation and East-Meets-West culture.
Being crowned with the most prestigious titles, including the World Pastry Cup (Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie) in 2003 and the coveted title of Craftsman of France (Meilleur Ouvrier de France) in 2007, MOF Angelo Musa is an avant-garde pastry master and author who loves to pervade creativity to reveal a synergy of ingredients, textures and unique flavors in his creations, all executed in the pursuit of perfection. In 2019, with over three decades of industry experience, he was being named as the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters (Chevalier de l’ordre des Arts et des Lettres) by the French Minister of Culture for his contribution to the industry.
Throughout the series in Macau, MOF Musa brings along chocolate ingredients from Chocolaterie de l’Opera, a French chocolate expert with nearly 90 years of experience, to Macau for the showcase.
CHOCOL’ART · Six-hands Degustation Dinner
On the night of March 8, MOF Musa will be joined by Executive Sous Chef Homan Tsui of Black Pearl One-Diamond Restaurant Imperial Court, and Chef de Cuisine Sihui Pan of contemporary dining hot spot Aji. The trio will present a one-night-only dining experience that features an unconventional cacao-inspired menu, curated to exemplify the intriguing blend of East-Meets-West flavors and respective culinary essence. The 8-course menu will highlight seven types of single-origin chocolate that reveals the true flavor of cocoa beans and harmonious blend of refined artistry. Bringing with the expertise of Lingnan cuisine, Chef Homan will recreate classic Lingnan dishes such as Braised Wagyu Beef Cheek with 20-years aged tangerine peel, Pan-fried Scallop with XO Sauce and more with a fine twist of cacao added to strike an interesting balance on the palate. Meanwhile, the scrumptious cold plates from Chef Pan are perfectly complemented by a velvety surprise from a specially selected white chocolate. The menu will be wrapped up with two chocolate desserts from Chef Musa for perfect ending. The six-hands dinner is priced at MOP 1,888* per person and MOP 2,488* per person with wine pairing.
CHOCOL’ART · Masterpiece Afternoon Tea and Pastries
Chocolate enthusiasts can’t miss the chance to sample Chef Musa’s winning dessert for the World Pastry Cup, beautifully named after a swallowtail butterfly family in French as Papilio. The dark-chocolate glazed Papilio marries chocolate sponge and chocolate cremeux with tropical touch of coconut, passion fruit, mango caramel and almond crunch. Equally enticing is Chef Musa’s special afternoon tea set, featuring six different types of sweets and five savory canapes crafted by chocolate as the core ingredient. Chef Musa’s award-winning pastry and tea set will be available at Anytime from March 9 until April 30, priced from MOP 68* for the pastry and MOP 888* for an afternoon tea experience for two guests.
Chocolatier Master Classes
What’s more, during Chef Musa’s stay, he will be joining hands with MGM to present two different kinds of workshop. The “CHOCOL’ART · The Perfect Pairing” Workshop on March 8 at Grill 58 is designed for gourmands with sweet-tooth at MOP 488* per guest. The workshop will feature five different chocolate pastries to pair with five different whisky.
For enquiry and reservation, please call (853) 8806 3888.
*Subject to 10% service charge
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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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