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Mellow Macau
New openings and old classics with understated allure balance the bombast of the city’s mega casinos. by Juliana Loh 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 brightlight behemoths. Here, a weekend exploring the best of the city’s past, present and future.
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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 Vegasstyle 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$2,488.
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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.
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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. >>
f r o m t o p : c o u r t e s y o f r e t h i n k c o f f f e ; c o u r t e s y o f t h e s t. r e g i s ; c o u r t e s y o f pa c h a ; c o u r t e s y o f t h e s t. r e g i s
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.
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