Book of Seduction

DFS Galleria, The Shoppes at Four Seasons
+853 8118 9333

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Moet & chandon took inspiration from the secret love between Louis XV and his mistress Madame de Pompadour to create The Book of Seduction – a book-shaped gift set. covered with a pink satin-finished sleeve and lined with a textured motif inspired by Toile de Jouy, the set is a lesson in the art of seduction, coming complete with a bottle of Moet Rosé impérial champagne, two tulip-shaped flutes and a set of dice.

cerejeira

39 Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro

A one-stop Japanese shopping experience, the cerejeira megastore is set to bring a taste of Tokyo to Macau. Housing 13 funky Japanese fashion labels in an interior inspired by Japanese shopping malls, shoppers setting foot inside will instantly be transported to The Land of the Rising Sun.

tung Yee Heen

956-1110 Avenida da Amizade, Mandarin Oriental Macau
+853 8793 3821

The Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau was a controversial addition to the local dining scene, yet Vong Kuai iu, executive chef at Tung Yee Heen, was nevertheless thrilled to receive a Michelin star: “it’s an exceptional honour for cantonese cuisine to be included in the internationally renowned culinary guide.” Find out what so impressed the Michelin reviewers by sampling one of Vong’s signature dishes: sautéed prawns with garlic and chilli sauce.

Dilys’

Shop 1211, The Shoppes at Four Seasons
+853 2899 9819

Models bedecked in their signature jewellery added a touch of glamour to the opening of a new boutique at the Shoppes at Four Seasons for handmade jewellery and watch brand Dilys’. among the series of items to captivate guests was their South Sea pearls earring and necklace set. Set in 18k gold, the set has all the timeless elegance for which Dilys’ is renowned.

Boucheron

Shop 2007a, 3/F The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian +853 2882 8639

Make sure you capture that special someone’s heart this Valentine’s Day with a Boucheron B-Love pendant. Delicately laced in pink gold, the pendant is sculpted from the most romantic of words – Je t’aime, Désir, caresse, Love Forever – all sensually entwined in the shape of a heart. With the ‘o’ of ‘Love’ also set with a sparkling diamond, this is the ultimate gift of love.

chocolove

Shop 2007a, 3/F The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian
+853 2882 8279

Synonymous with Valentine’s Day, chocolate and jewellery are also the inspiration behind Just Gold’s chocoLOVE 24k Gold collection. using three-dimensional cut cat’s eye gems, Just Gold have created a series of sweet chocolate-influenced bracelets, pendants and earrings guaranteed to melt a woman’s heart.

tea for two

1. Grand Diamond Watches from Tiffany
His: MOP43,600
Hers: MOP40,800

2. Floral Print Silk Scarf from Loewe (Red or Blue)
MOP1,950

3. Dining Sets from Hermes
Dinner (Top): MOP1,410
Dessert (Bottom): MOP1,240
Small Tumbler: MOP1,410
Dinner Fork: MOP680

6. Valentine’s Day Chocolate from
Agnes. b: MOP500

7. Rings from Omega
Aqua Wave Ring: MOP13,600
Aqua Wave Ring with Diamonds: MOP27,200

Agnes. b: Shop2615, Venetian Macao
Hermes: Shop1116, Shoppes at Four Seasons
Loewe: DFS Galleria Macao
Omega: Shop 2003a, Venetian Macao
Tiffany: Shop 7, Wynn Esplanade

food and drink

Comforting dishes and Portuguese charm make antonio like visiting an old friend

By Rebecca Lo
Photography by Gary Mak

Tucked away on the corner of Rua dos negociantes and Rua dos Mercadores, antonio’s stately colonial façade seems somewhat incongruous with the nearby Pak Tai Temple – but juxtaposition is part of Taipa’s appeal. Behind the hand-rubbed wooden doors is the pride and joy of Portuguese chef antonio neves coelho, who opened his namesake restaurant in early 2008. immediately, we were cocooned within an elegant Portuguese home from an era long forgotten. cobalt and white ceramic tiles decorated the walls, while highback leather chairs with intricate scrollwork gave us the royal treatment as we sat down. To complete the homely atmosphere, dim lighting from delicate wall sconces set off the rustic oil paintings and dark wooden ceiling beams.

Our smiling host showed off the plump pata negra – a slowly aged leg of ham displayed on its own stand. after watching his theatrical carving, we dug into our appetiser, relishing its unmistakable blend of smoky sweetness accompanied by crunchy rolls and sangria. next came the creamy Portuguese green cabbage soup, a delicious way to enjoy a healthy dose of veggies. Then we savoured the intense kick that garlic lent to a dish of sautéed clams.

Our mains were a warming casserole of shredded dried cod, baked in a white sauce with thick chunks of potatoes that provided a hearty counterpoint to the clams. However, the african chicken was disappointing. although it looked the part and had the right amount of coconut, we found the dish a bit dry and were left wanting. To make amends, our host treated us to a shot of port to ensure our meal ended on a sweet note. a throwback to the days when relaxing over a leisurely meal in a warm environment was the norm, antonio is the perfect antidote to today’s hectic lifestyles.

The bill


Sangria
Traditional Portuguese green cabbage soup x 2
Sauteed clams with garlic
Portuguese pata negra
Baked shredded dried codfish
African chicken with garlic
Total		 MOP
145
90
85
230
150
145
845

Rating 4/5

Address: 3 Rua dos Negociantes, Taipa 仔客商街3號
Reservations: +853 2899 9998

*All reviews are undertaken anonymously and meals are paid for by Air Macau magazine. 

interview

Ilija Karlusic, interior designer for Four Seasons Macao, reveals what inspires him

Translation by Hsiaofen Peng, Takako Whilden

What is the creative concept behind the design for the Four Seasons Macao?
The public flow space and lobby was inspired by Portugal’s world exploration and colonisation. The architectural concept of European classical design blended with Portuguese and chinese cultural elements aims to reflect Macau.

Which item of furniture do you wish you could take home from the hotel?
I just love the traditional leather chairs in the lobby lounge. it reminds me of a wise old man sitting in his chair smoking a pipe.

Which world hotel has the perfect design?
My favourite urban hotel would have to be the Lindrum Hotel in Melbourne, australia. it’s a small boutique hotel that was transformed from an early 1900s billiards hall. i love its sensitivity to the existing architecture and its subtle approach to design. it’s very sophisticated. Simple, yet elegant.

If you could design a hotel anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
I’d have to say croatia. Only because i’m of croatian heritage and i’ve heard so much about the adriatic coast and how naturally beautiful the environment is. a boutique resort hotel with croatian influences would be nice.

Profile

Ilija Karlusic: Principal of hospitality interior design firm Hirsch Bedner & Associates, Ilija joined the Hong Kong office in 1998 with an international portfolio. His projects include Four Seasons Macao, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore and Shangri-La hotels in Beijing, Chengdu and Qingdao.

calendar

20-21 february
TANGO CONCERT

Macao Cultural Centre
+853 2870 0699

Violinist and composer Ramiro Gallo, one of argentina’s brightest musical ambassadors, brings his quintet to Macau to perform his unique brand of tango.

now - 1 march
SPRING FESTIVAL EXHIBITION

Pavilion & Macau Tea Culture House, Lou Lim Ieoc Garden
+853 8988 4100

One of the most important annual exhibitions in Macau, this year’s Spring Festival focuses on the new Year customs of Hunan Province and Hubei Province. unique exhibits include embroidery, shadow play, paper cut-outs, new Year prints and phoenix lanterns.

now - 1 march
WILD CAT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Meow Space, Cal. da Paz, No.14, Edf. Tai Heng, R/C
+853 2893 2927

Cat lovers familiar with ‘cat Hole’, a website featuring the lives of wild cats living in the shabby village of Treasure Hill in Taipei, can get a close-up of the site’s photos in this exhibition co-hosted with Meow Space.

now - 15 march
THE DRAGON’S STAGE

4/F, Macau Museum of Art
+853 8791 9814

Comprising 180 items of chinese opera from the Palace Museum in Beijing, the exhibition uses costumes, stage props, musical instruments, records, engravings and musical scores to elaborate upon the development of the royal court opera in the Qing Dynasty.

28 february - 1 march
PASSION OF OUR LORD

This unique religious celebration sees an image of christ carried in solemn procession from St augustine’s church to the cathedral for an overnight vigil before being returned through the city accompanied by magenta-robed escorts.