How the restaurant reflects its location : On the 51st floor of the Ritz-Carlton Macau , the restaurant evokes the area ’ s Chinese and Portuguese colonial past . The main dining room is decorated with classic Chinese vessels , and its walls are embellished with motifs crafted from pieces of Azulejo ceramic tiles . |
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CRITERIA IMPRESSIVE : The judges look for hotel restaurants that impress guests — not “ the best ,” but truly great .
OPERATIONAL : The restaurants must be open for at least a year , and operated by the hotel or with minimal assistance from a consultant or celebrity chef .
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INTENT : The restaurants must achieve their missions — busy with local as well as guest diners ; meeting standards in service , food and drink , décor and ambiance ; offer value ; and be financially successful . |
How the restaurant will evolve : “ Macau is known for intense competition in the hospitality business , with new hotels launching regularly , from local hoteliers to international branded hotel groups . However , with Chef Bill ’ s culinary expertise and growing specialism in exceptional Cantonese fare , Lai Heen will continue to appeal to gourmands from around the world with its beautiful décor and award-winning culinary creations .” — Gabriel Kwok , assistant director of marketing communications |
September 2018 hotelsmag . com 21 |