New (BIG) kid in town

Mis queridisim@s lector@s (dear readers), this week is a very special one in Greater China: tomorrow, October 1st, millions and millions of Chinese will celebrate China's National Day. Actually it's 60th anniversary since Mao pronounced his now historic speech in Tiananmen Square. Besides that the twin sisters, HK and Macau, will also commemorate their respective anniversaries of the one country two systems policy (12 and 1oth respectively).

But that is not all we're celebrating here in Macau, yesterday, after several months of extreme hard work and countless never ending workdays my fiance's Hotel (well, is not his Hotel, as if he's the owner (I wish!) but as in he's part of the team) finally opened. (Soft Opening).



I decided to pay them an incognito visit today, and let me tell you I'm very,very pleased from what I saw. It was just a quick visit, but good enough to take a look on their modern but classy Chinese style Lobby and the two food outlets they've opened for public (they will slowly open the other F&B outlets).

From what I've learned lately living in this gorgeous little country, in Feng Shui terms (Macau and HK people, take very, very seriously these millenarian practices, and they will pay expensive FS Masters to consult with them everything from when to get married, where to live, how to decorate their houses to when to open a Hotel).




So as I was telling you, the Lobby looks very good as in Feng Shu-ish prosperity and wealthy ($$$) vibes, after all, we cannot forget Grand Hyatt Macau is part of the entertainment complex City of Dreams (Casino included).

In terms of design the predominant idea is the earth and it's elements in a stylish way; copper and earthy tones, tons of glass, hanging lamps , running water and fancy fabrics. Trendy, luxury and modern Chinese but with the recognizable Hyatt Touch.

Now, do I need to tell you which was my favorite part of the Lobby? Do I?. (hint: I'm a gluttony in disguise). Yes, La pâtisserie!.


Even thought I'm biased by the fact that the Pastry Chef of the Hotel is mon amour, I still feel I have the duty to tell you that desserts are delicious. In this sweet corner (which, may I say, it will become the best sweet corner in whole Macau) desserts are a mix of traditional French (like mille feuille with a twist) passing by bakery items (like brownies) to new concoctions of Modern Asian cakes that are pieces of edible art.

My new favorite: Matcha and Black Sesame Cake, a wonderful melange of French technique and local ingredients with just the right amount of sugar on it. Light, but moist at the same time, fragant and delicate. The best of the (food) cliche East meets West. THE dessert to enjoy during this hot and humid weather, just perfect with a HK milk tea or a cup of coffee.




Oh, god. Believe, these cakes are good.
So good that I already want to go back.

But next time I think I will head to Beijing Kitchen first....


Grand Hyatt Macau
City of Dreams, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai
Macau, People's Republic of China
Tel: +853 8868 1234 Fax: +853 8867 1234
Email: macau.grand@hyatt.com


Disclaimer: Please note that as usual policy on this blog, I did not received any kind of payment or retribution for this so called 'Review' (which is not, a review, but my personal opinion) and just as any other customer I payed for my meal.

For more pictures check my flickr!

Note: My wo de ai (loved one) is being recently featured on the U Magazine (HK). Check it out!.