7:30 p.m. | Favor the Saber
Samurai some bubbly at the
champagne sabering
ceremony at The St. Regis Bar.
Next, order their signature
Bloody Mary cocktail “Maria
do Leste” inspired by
Portuguese mariners, with
spices from the trade route
they once sailed. Hungry?
Head next door to The Manor
for a great steak or fresh
seafood. themanormacao.com;
dinner for two MOP1,000.FRIDAY
4:30 p.m. | Strip Down
To kick off your weekend, start
with the big bling. Check in at
The St. Regis for unrivaled
views of the strip, a Vegas-
style boulevard lined with
hotels and casinos in a
kaleidoscope of constant
action, then drop your bags
and head out to explore the
dazzling Cotai area on foot.
stregismacao.com; doubles
from HK$2,147.5:30 p.m. | Stroll the Streets
Take a break from baccarat
and wander towards Taipa
Village for a Portuguese treat
at San Hou Lei, a local diner
that is famous for their
delicious bird’s-nest egg tarts.
Take in the antiquity of
beautiful old tiles and
cobblestone streets as you
meander the little alleys of
Taipa Village. 13-14 R. do
Regedor; 853/2882-7313; tarts
for two MOP24.12 MAY 2017 / TRAVELANDLEISUREASIA.COM
New openings and old classics with understated allure balance
the bombast of the city’s mega casinos. BY JULIANA LOH
Mellow Macau
THERE’S MORE TO MACAU than meets the eye. Look beyond the blinding neon of the next new giant
casino-hotel opening, and you’ll find a lesser known and quickly developing side of the city that
offers a subtler slice of life. Independent restaurants and shops, designed by a pool of upcoming
local talent, are dipping into Macau’s history and natural bounty to offset the modern bright-
light behemoths. Here, a weekend exploring the best of the city’s past, present and future.
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Brunch or bungee at
Macau Tower; alternative café Rethink Coffee;
Pacha at Studio City heats up; the “Maria do
Leste” cocktail at The St. Regis Bar.FROM TOP: COURTESY OF RETHINK COFFFE; COURTESY OF THE ST.REGIS; COURTESY OF PACHA; COURTESY OF THE ST.REGIS/ beyond /WEEKEND