This is the season to be jolly at The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, where marvelous Christmas and New Year menus are being attentively prepared with a pinch of gourmet, a dash of extravagance, and a full serving of delectable seasonal cheers. With enticing dining offers at Lai Heen, The Ritz-Carlton Café and The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge, guests need look no further than The Ritz-Carlton, Macau for an unforgettable celebration of laughter, joy and the season’s most festive food and drinks.
Festive French Flavors at The Ritz-Carlton Café
The magic of wintertime in Paris is coming to life at The Ritz-Carlton Café! From 24 December to 1 January, indulge in the Buffet de Gourmandise, which begins with a merry welcome drink or glass of champagne, along with unlimited coffee and tea. Guests can relax and indulge in savory choices inspired by the flavors of the winter season, such as Cherry Marinated Salmon, Salmon Mousse, Toast; and Sousvide Turkey Breast, Cranberry, Bread. To welcome the festivities, the chef has designed an assortment of enticing Christmas confectionaries including Festive Traditional Chocolate Yule Log, Christmas Cookies and Mince Pie.
From 23 December to 25 December, The Ritz-Carlton Café will host an intimate Christmas Brunch, with buffet selections carefully curated to mark the celebratory occasion in style. Sample a variety of fresh seafood on ice, including French Oysters and Nage Marinated Prawns, and continental antipasti such as Chorizo, Pata Negra, Smoked Salmon, Salami. At the live station there will be Grilled Maine Lobster accompanied by Champagne Sauce and Smoked Beef Short Ribs with crème de Cassis Glaze. At the carving station, a team of chefs will serve up rich and tender meats such as Roasted Whole Turkey and Thyme Roasted Lamb. To finish, a chef’s selection of artisan cheeses and a variety of seasonal desserts will complete the satisfying meal.
The Christmas festivities carry on into the evening, with a Menu de Noël for dinner carefully crafted by the esteemed chefs of The Ritz-Carlton Café. Guests with a discerning palate for French delicacies will adore this six-course Christmas menu, which includes entrees of Chicken Consommé, Chicken Breast, Baby Carrot, Chestnut and main course of Poached Lobster, Parsnip Purée, Fava Beans, Tarragon Lemon Foam. The lavish menu finishes on a sweet note, with a traditional Chocolate Yule Log Cake served with Hazelnut Crisp and Salted Popcorn Ice Cream.
The celebrations continue on 31 December and 1 January, when guests are invited to welcome the New Year with a tempting set lunch menu at The Ritz-Carlton Café. The three-course menu offers an array of fine French dishes to choose from showcasing the best of brasserie dining, along with a dessert buffet. Notable highlights from the New Year’s set lunch menu include Warm French Crepes with Ham, Cheese and Mushroom, Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Beetroot, Couscous, Smoky Eggplant, Goat Cheese and Crème de Cassis, and a variety of unlimited lavish French desserts.
For guests desiring a dash of decadence and glamour, the delicate Le Menu de Fête is sure to satisfy everyone. This sophisticated seven-course New Year’s dinner menu uses traditionally festive ingredients in innovative ways, with delicacies such as Cauliflower Chantilly, Caviar, Black Ink Slow Cooked Scallop and Lobster Bisque with Britany Blue Lobster. To follow, diners can feast on tender and succulent cuts of Wagyu Beef or Poached Chicken Breast; and finish off with a rich Dark and White Chocolate, Chestnut Mousse, Mango Passion Coulis and Chocolate Sorbet.
Haute Cuisine for the Holidays at Lai Heen
Revel in an enchanting holiday season at the Michelin-starred Lai Heen, exemplifying the highest degree of service and artistry in luxury Cantonese dining. This year, guests will enjoy exquisite culinary delights, as the esteemed chefs at Lai Heen create two inventive degustation dinner menus highlighting refined Chinese dishes that incorporate seasonally inspired flavors across the globe.
The Christmas Degustation Menu consists of 8 unique interpretations of Chinese haute and fusion cuisine, including sumptuous choices such as Barbequed Iberico Pork in Honey Sauce, Pan-Fried Australian Lobster in Mullet Roe Sauce and Roasted Venison in Red Wine Sauce. A carefully curated wine-pairing menu of exclusively French selections will complement various courses, including a 2013 Château Calon Ségur Saint-Estephe from Bordeaux, France and the always effervescent Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut Champagne.
New Year’s Eve at Lai Heen promises to be an unforgettable evening, as skilled Lai Heen culinary talents serve up an array of authentic and extravagant Chinese dishes such as Simmered Garoupa Fillet with Bird’s Nest in Fish Broth, Pan-Fried Hokkaido Scallop with Purple Potato in Sweet and Sour Sauce and Braised Whole Abalone 150 Grams, Goose Liver. Renowned amongst sophisticated gourmands, a glass of Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne is included, to give a sparkling start to the New Year.
Winter Cocktails & Countdown Celebrations at The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge
A warming selection of winter cocktails are on exclusive offer at The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge, just in time for Christmas. Make a toast – and get toasty – with an Irish Coffee, made with Jameson Irish whiskey, fresh hot black coffee, and a hint of sugar and cream. The Blue Blazer will awe adventurous cocktail lovers with its creative concoction of premium American bourbon, pineapple rum, Grand Marnier, lemon ginger honey and Earl Grey tea. Mixing up a sweet and aromatic take on the Christmas classic, The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge also invites guests to cozy up over a steamy cup of Mulled Wine with spiced cognac, Shiraz and orange.
On New Year’s Eve, guests are invited to start the celebrations early at The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge for a New Year’s Eve Pre-celebration from 5:30-8:30pm on December 31. The Pre-celebration package includes savory barbecue skewers, cheese platter, and free flow of red wine, white wine, sparkling wine and mixers.
The countdown party kicks off in earliest from 9pm on New Year’s Eve, with the fabulous “New York, New York” celebration at The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge. Inspired by the glitz and glamor of the city of lights, guest can sip on fine champagne and signature cocktails while snacking on canapés inspired by classic American cuisine. Sensational performances will keep the mood lively all night long, with a swinging jazz band, entertainers and DJs. Come midnight, everyone will be making magical memories as they usher in 2019 with good cheer and clinking champagne glasses.
Rejuvenating Remedies at ESPA at The Ritz-Carlton, Macau
Alleviate deep-seated tension and stress this winter at ESPA at The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, with a rejuvenating spa treatment designed especially for Christmas. Intended to detox and purify the mind, body and soul, this is an indulgent full-body treatment which provides guests with 120 minutes of deep and soothing relaxation. The luxurious experience begins with an aromatherapy massage using nourishing essential oils and warmed volcanic stones to penetrate tired, aching muscles. To follow, guests will receive a deluxe and personalized facial along with a comforting scalp massage, leaving the skin balanced and rejuvenated. A special gift of ESPA Aromatherapy Body Oil will be offered as a takehome treat for continued pampering.
The full offerings available at each dining destination are listed in the Appendix. For more information and dining reservations at The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, please call +853 8886 6706 or email [email protected]. Please call +853 8886 6608 or email [email protected] for ESPA at The Ritz-Carlton, Macau.
APPENDIX 1 – The Ritz-Carlton Café
Buffet de Gourmandise (Afternoon Tea) at The Ritz-Carlton Café |
$258 per adult (includes one festive welcome drink and unlimited coffee and tea
$298 per adult (includes one glass of Champagne and unlimited coffee and tea)
$138 per child (6-11 years old) |
Selection of Savories Cherry Marinated Salmon, Salmon Mousse, Toast Sousvide Turkey Breast, Cranberry, Bread Compressed Watermelon, Cheese, Pesto Tuna Flakes, Marinated Kyuri, Squid Ink Bread
Selection of Sweets Apple Tarte Tartin Assorted Christmas Chocolate Praline Chestnut Mousse Cake Christmas Cookies Christmas Fruit Cake Christmas Mince Pie Christmas Panettone Christmas Pudding Cinnamon Roll Festive Traditional Chocolate Yule Log Festive White Forest Yule Log Fruit Verrine Hazelnut (Paris Breast) Mango (Napoleon) Raspberry & Pistachio Choux St. Honore Strawberry Cheesecake White Chocolate Blueberry Éclair |
Christmas Brunch at The Ritz-Carlton Café |
Price* (MOP) |
Seafood on Ice
Chef’s Selection of Garden Lettuce Salads & Antipasti Charcuterie & Smoked Fish Soup of the Day Live Station |
$598 per guest (free flow of juices, coffee, tea and selected soft drinks)
$688 per guest (free flow, including wines, Ritz Brut Champagne or Perrier-Jouët |
Carving
Hot Dishes on Cocotte Selection of Artisan Cheese Selection of Desserts |
Champagne
$1,988 per guest (free flow, including wines and Cristal Champagne) |
Le Menu de Noël at The Ritz-Carlton Café (Christmas Dinner) |
Price* (MOP) |
LE SAUMON FUMEE ET LA BETTERAVE Smoked Beetroot Marinated Salmon, Caviar, Fish Velouté Gelée NV Fréderic Lornet, Crèmant du Jura Rosé, Brut, Burgundy, France
LE FOIE GRAS Pan-Seared Foie Gras with Rhubarb and Hazelnut 2014 Dönnhoff, Riesling Kabinett, Germany
LE CONSOMME DE VOLAILLE Chicken Consommé, Chicken Breast, Baby Carrot, Chestnut
LE HOMARD Poached Lobster, Parsnip Purée, Fava Beans, Tarragon Lemon Foam 2016 Tedeschi Soave Classico, “Capital Tenda”, Veneto, Italy OR LA DINDE Turkey Ballotine, Wild Mushroom and Chicken Liver Stuffing, Purple Potato 2014 Villa Ponciago, Beaujolais Village OR LE BOEUF DE METZGER Roasted Metzger Beef Tenderloin in Papilotte, Jerusalem Artichoke, Truffle Sauce 2013 Clarandelle, Bordeaux, Rouge
LE FRUIT DE LA PASSION Passion Fruit, Mint Crisp
LA BUCHE DE NOEL Chocolate Yule Log Cake, Hazelnut Praline Mousse, Hazelnut Crisp, Salted Popcorn Ice Cream 2015 Château Roumieu, “Haut Placey”, Sauternes, Bordeaux |
$788 per guest including Festive Welcome Drink
$988 per guest including Wine Pairing |
Festive New Year’s Set Lunch at The Ritz-Carlton Café |
Price* (MOP) |
LA CREPE JAMBON FROMAGE Warm French Crepes with Ham, Cheese and Mushroom OR SALADE DE CREVETTES MELON Compressed Watermelon, Caramelized Rockmelon, Mixed Salad, Cocktail Prawn and Crouton OR LE JARDIN Garden Vegetable Salad with French Dressing
LA SOUPE AUX CHAMPIGNONS Mushroom Soup with Garlic Crouton
LE SAUMON Poached Salmon with Corn Crisp, Sautéed Vegetables, Fish Velouté, and Herb Oil OR LE CANARD Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Beetroot, Couscous, Smoky Eggplant, Goat Cheese and Crème de Cassis OR LE STEAK FRITES 200gr Grilled Beef Rib Eye with Béarnaise Sauce and French Fries (Extra 50 MOP)
LA SELECTION DES DESSERTS Dessert buffet |
$488 per guest (three courses with dessert buffet) |
Le Menu de Fête at The Ritz-Carlton Café (New Year’s Dinner Menu) |
Price* (MOP) |
LA TARBOUREICH #2 Tarboureich Oyster #2, Lemon Gelée, Whelk Tartare, Oyster Leaves
LE CAVIAR Cauliflower Chantilly, Caviar, Blank Ink Slow Cooked Scallop, Gold Leaf
LE POULPE Octopus Terrine, Orange Gel, Basil Purée
LA BISQUE DE HOMARD Lobster Bisque with Britany Blue Lobster
LA LANGOUSTINE Grilled Crispy Langoustine in Kadayifli, Avocadao Mousse, Herb Salad
LA VOILLAE DE BRESSE Poached Breast Chicken, Asparagus Potato Gratin, Girolle Sauce OR LE BOEUF WAGYU Tender Wagyu Beef, Bone Marrow, Cepes Mushroom and Roasted Vegetables
LE CHOCOLAT, MOUSSE DE MARRON Dark and White Chocolate, Chestnut Mousse, Mango Passion Coulis, Chocolate Sorbet |
$988 per guest (including free flow of House Wine, Selected Beers and a Variety of Non-Alcoholic Beverages ) |
APPENDIX 2 – Lai Heen
Christmas Degustation Menu at Lai Heen |
Price* (MOP) |
Roasted Turkey Fillet in Crispy Rice Paper Roasted Goose with Plum Sauce Barbecued Iberico Pork in Honey Sauce Perrier-Jouët, Grand Brut, Champagne, France Double-boiled Silky Fowl Soup with Fish Maw and Sea Whelk Pan-fried Australian Lobster in Mullet Roe Sauce 2015 Domain e Leymarie Ceci, Chardonnay Cuvée Macha, Burgundy, France Sautéed Sliced Sea Whelk with Organic Bell Pepper Roasted Venison in Red Wine Sauce 2013 Château Calon Ségur, Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France
Vegetables with Conpoy and Pan-fried Scallop |
$2,088 per guest (add $800 per guest for wine pairing) |
Steamed Fried Rice with Abalone, Duck and Matsutake Mushroom Wrapped in Lotus Leaf
Chilled Chia Seed Pudding Deep-fried Sweetened Pumpkin Ball Fresh Fig in Red Wine Sauce 2013 Château Roumieu "Haut Placey", Sauternes, France |
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New Year’s Eve Dinner Menu at Lai Heen |
Price* (MOP) |
Crispy Beef Brisket in Gravy Sauce Barbecued Iberico Pork in Honey Sauce Deep-fried Shrimp Toast with Sweet and Sour Sauce
Double-boiled Sea Cucumber Soup with Snow Date and Matsutake Mushroom Pan-fried Hokkaido Scallop with Purple Potato in Sweet and Sour Sauce Simmered Garoupa Fillet with Bird’s Nest in Fish Broth Braised Whole Abalone in 150 grams, Goose Liver
Organic Tomato Stuffed with Seasonal Vegetables and Black Truffle Fried Rice with Conpoy, Egg White and Sakura Shrimp Sweetened Japanese Red Bean Cake Chilled Milk Custard with Peach Purée and Strawberry Deep-fried Glutinous Rice Dumpling Stuffed with Egg Custard |
$2,388 per guest (includes a glass of Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne) |
APPENDIX 3 – The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge
Winter Cocktails at The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge |
Price** (MOP) |
Irish Coffee (Jameson Irish whiskey, fresh hot black coffee, sugar, cream) |
$118 |
Blue Blazer (Wild Turkey 101, Plantation Pineapple, Grand Marnier, aromatic bitter, lemon ginger honey, light Earl Gray tea |
$128 |
Mulled Wine (Spiced cognac, Rawson's Retreat Shiraz, orange slice) |
$118 |
New Year’s Eve Pre-celebration at The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge |
Price** (MOP) |
Barbeque skewers and cheese platter Free flow of red wine, white wine, sparkling wine and mixers |
$488 per guest |
“New York, New York” Countdown Party at The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge |
Price** (MOP) |
Entrance Fee |
$388 per guest |
(includes 2 long drink) |
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Table Package for 2 (includes entrance and 1 bottle Perrier-Jouët Champagne) |
$2,088 per table |
Table Package for 3-4 (includes entrance and 2 bottles Perrier-Jouët Champagne) |
$3,888 per table |
Table Package for 5-6 (includes entrance and 3 bottles Perrier- Jouët Champagne) |
$5,888 per table |
APPENDIX 4 – ESPA at The Ritz-Carlton, Macau
Festive Bliss |
Price** (MOP) |
Body Massage with Hot Stones Personalize Express Facial Relaxing Scalp Massage ESPA Gift (15ml ESPA Aromatherapy Body Oil)
Treatment Time: 120 minutes |
$2,200 per treatment |
* Prices are subject to a 10% service charge
** Prices are subject to a 10% service charge and 5% government tax