Andaz Macau, a lifestyle hotel concept within the Galaxy Macau resort, has celebrated its one-year anniversary this month with a Sino-Luso Gastronomic Bazaar showcasing Macau’s gastronomic heritage.
On 14 September, guests of the hotel had the chance to experience a wide range of authentic regional delicacies from Portugal and China, along with handpicked wines and spirits, and live music. From Portuguese coastal seafood to fiery Sichuan favourites, comforting desserts or creative cocktails, the celebration ensured every guest found something they loved.
The bazaar featured live-action cooking where chefs created Portuguese, Macanese and neighbourhood dishes. In a nod to the maritime history of Macau, wooden archways were built into the interiors above, and the Portuguese mosaic tiles (azulejos) on the floor reminded of the city’s European heritage.
From the northern Portuguese region of Trás-os-Montes and Douro, among others, guests enjoyed Bola de Carne à Transmontana (Smoked Charcuterie and Olive Oil Bread), Cozido à Portuguesa (Portuguese Meat and Vegetable Stew), and Toucinho do Céu (Egg and Almond Cake). The central Portuguese regions of Beiras and Estremadura was represented through Sopa de Peixe da Nazaré (Seafood Soup), Pataniscas de Bacalhau (Codfish Flat Cakes with Tomato Rice), Arroz de Cabidela (Chicken and Blood Rice).
From the southern regions of Alentejo and the Algarve, visitors found Sopa Alentejana com Bacalhau (Garlic and Coriander Soup with Sourdough and Codfish), Carne de Porco à Alentejana (Braised Pork Collar with Clams and Fried Potatoes), Sericaia (Cinnamon and Egg Clay Cake). And from the islands of Madeira and the Azores came dishes such as Polvo Guisado dos Açores (Red Wine Stewed Octopus with Garlic Olive Oil).
A nod to Macau’s cultural diversity, the bazaar brought the culinary landscape of Portugal and China to life through the expertise of Andaz Macau’s Portuguese Executive Chef – André, and the Chefs de Cuisine of Galaxy Macau’s Chinese restaurants – Bei Shan Lou, Spicy Sichuan and Pak Loh Chiu Chow Restaurant – offering regional signature dishes from the North, West and South of China.
The dishes were accompanied by Poncha from Madeira, wines from famous Portuguese regions such as Douro and Dão, and wine from Ningxia, while eclectic live music played throughout the event.
Marking a successful first year for Andaz Macau, which officially opened on 15 September 2023, the event also supported the Macau SAR Government’s ‘Tourism + Gastronomy’ initiative and the efforts to develop the city into a “World Centre of Tourism and Leisure”.
The largest Andaz hotel in the world, with over 700 rooms and suites, Andaz Macau has already won a host of accolades and awards, including The Best Hotels in Macau Top 5 in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2024, the Most Anticipated New Hotel of the Year 2023 on HotelShare Media, Best New Hotel in China in the TTG China Travel Awards, and Best Trendy Hotel in The Bund Design Hotel Awards.
