Taipa Village Chef Constellation

Taipa Village is all about food – from grap-and-go street bites, cafeterias to refined restaurants which are omnipresent to suit everyone’s taste. With the opening of a vibrant range of new dining venues, Taipa Village is continuing its emergence as Macau’s leading gastronomic destination, boasting with a diverse range of local and international cuisine to suit every budget.  The diverse culinary offerings in the area also complement Macau’s designation as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, and bring international gastronomic options for diners. This variety of dining options further demonstrates Taipa Village’s dedication to promoting gastronomy in Macau, and contributes greatly to the sustainable development of the territory’s non-gaming tourism.

The thriving dining scene of this epicurean paradise is also collectively contributed by the dedicated efforts of our celebrated chefs who strive to deliver authenticity in the essence of their culinary offerings, acting as the souls and spirits of their represented restaurants in conveying favourable twist to customers’ dining experience. Therefore, it is vital for everyone – from gourmands, diners, food lovers to the general public to have more personal touches with our celebrated chefs in Taipa Village, and be inspired by their cooking philosophy.

With the above objective, Taipa Village is presenting you a gastronomy feast and journey from the following restaurants, along with exclusive cooking experience that can’t be missed!

António

“Cooking is like an art! Every flavourful dish is a masterpiece, carefully crafted with culinary skill, taste and imagination.” António Coelho

Ever since opening its doors in the heart of Taipa Village in 2007, Award-winning Portuguese restaurant António has delighted its guests with an exquisite range of authentic Portuguese cuisine created from the very finest of ingredients. Pioneered by renowned Chef António Coelho, António is the home of traditional Portuguese flare for local and international visitors to Macau.

Since opening, António has established itself as a renowned venue for fine dining in Macau, and has been recommended by the Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau for the past years. António has contributed significantly to Taipa Village Macau’s status as a culturally-rich, non-gaming destination and an epicurean paradise that offers an international feast of flavours, brimming with innovative concepts and culinary skill.

The remarkable decade since António’s establishment in Taipa Village is a testimony to its excellence in sustaining the legacy of Portuguese culinary culture in the territory, and the deep influence of Portuguese cuisine on Macau’s gastronomic scene.

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António – Cooking Class

• Cooking class with professional Chef António who will coach with culinary skills
• Create authentic hands-on Portuguese dishes and take home the recipes
• ONE dish will be cooked in each class
• Class will be held in a private culinary area of the restaurant

Dishes 

-Every Tuesday          Bacalhau à Brás

-Every Wednesday      Camarão ao alinho

Program Rundown

Inclusions

• Ingredients
• Individual cooking induction and other suitable equipment
• A special gift to take home
• Enjoy your dish
• Photo with chef

Exclusions

• Hotel pick up and drop off will NOT be provided.
• Market tour will NOT be provided. All ingredients will be prepared by chef in advance.

Reminder         

• An email confirmation will be received upon the completion of booking.
• Participant is required to redeem the entry ticket at the designated ticketing offices of Kong Seng with the booking credit card and valid personal identification document.
• Each class can accommodate a maximum of 5 participants
• Please advise any specific dietary habits and allergy issues at the time of booking
• Please wear comfortable outfit and shoes for easy moving around

Transfer

• Once the booking is made with entry ticket issued, cancellation is not allowed.
• The booking can be transferred to another person if the registered participant is not able to attend the cooking class on the captioned date. The endorsed participant is required to present either the entry ticket or authorisation letter.

Cancellation and Refund

• Cancellation and refund are only applied under the circumstance of typhoon hoisted signal T8 to T10.
• Organiser will notify the participants 24 hours in advance regarding the class cancellation and refund arrangement.

Verification     

1. Personal verification:

Upon arrival at the restaurant, participant is required to present the entry ticket or the booking information (full printed name on valid personal identification document), email address and contact number for verification purpose.

2. Replacement verification:

Upon arrival at the restaurant, participant is required to present the entry ticket or authorisation letter which shall prove the endorsement from the original booking person.

Insurance 

• Chef will ensure the safety condition of the class venue.
• No insurance will be covered for any third parties injuries during the class.
• The organiser and restaurant will not be responsible for any injuries and health issues of the participant during the class.

Others 

• Under the circumstance of any dispute, the organiser reserves the right of the final decision.
• Terms & conditions are subject to change without prior notice.

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Bella Taipa

“BELLA TAIPA! BELLA VITA! Where the traditional cuisine meets the modernity!”  Jonathan Dominguez

Bella Taipa is a modern Italian restaurant located in a quaint and relaxing alley of Taipa Village, offering diners a getaway moment from the hustle and bustle of the city.  Guests will not only find the traditional Italian cuisine, but also a range of modernised versions of the traditional recipes that are beloved. In addition, Bella Taipa also provides a variety of beverages and wines to create a perfect combination.

Executive Chef Jonathan Dominguez is from Tuscany (Central Italy), he is the first member of the Italian Chef Federation (F.I.C.) in Macau, and has taken part in a number of gastronomic events starring Michelin Star Chefs, F.I.C. chefs, F.I.C. professors and food enthusiasts. He is passionate about Italian cuisine and brought with him more than a decade of culinary experience and skills to Bella Taipa, where he crafted a comprehensive menu which reflects the flavours of different parts of Italy from North to South, resulting in an intriguing combination of tastes, scents and colours.  Therefore, guests can have the opportunity to encounter the full experience that Italian cuisine has to offer.

More about Bella Taipa

Bella Taipa – Cooking Class

• Cooking class with professional Chef Jonathan who will coach you with culinary skills.
• Create refreshing Italian dishes and take home the recipes
• TWO dishes will be cooked in each class
• Class will be held in the bar and kitchen of the restaurant

Dishes

July (Wednesday and Thursday)

-Main Course: Healthy Vegetarian Parmigiana (Lasagna)

-Dessert: Chef Tiramisu

August (Wednesday and Thursday)

-Main Course: Bouncy Crunchy Baked Gnocchi Pasta

-Dessert: Italian Chocolate “Salami” Dessert

Program Rundown 

Inclusions

• Ingredients
• Individual cooking induction and other suitable equipment
• A special gift to take home
• Enjoy your dish
• Photo with chef

Exclusions

• Hotel pick up and drop off will NOT be provided.
• Market tour will NOT be provided. All ingredients will be prepared by chef in advance.

Reminder         

• An email confirmation will be received upon the completion of booking.
• Participant is required to redeem the entry ticket at the designated ticketing offices of Kong Seng with the booking credit card and valid personal identification document.
• Each class can accommodate a maximum of 5 participants
• Please advise any specific dietary habits and allergy issues at the time of booking
• Please wear comfortable outfit and shoes for easy moving around

Transfer

• Once the booking is made with entry ticket issued, cancellation is not allowed.
• The booking can be transferred to another person if the registered participant is not able to attend the cooking class on the captioned date. The endorsed participant is required to present either the entry ticket or authorisation letter.

Cancellation and Refund

• Cancellation and refund are only applied under the circumstance of typhoon hoisted signal T8 to T10.
• Organiser will notify the participants 24 hours in advance regarding the class cancellation and refund arrangement.

Verification     

1. Personal verification:

Upon arrival at the restaurant, participant is required to present the entry ticket or the booking information (full printed name on valid personal identification document), email  address and contact number for verification purpose.

2. Replacement verification:

Upon arrival at the restaurant, participant is required to present the entry ticket or authorisation letter which shall prove the endorsement from the original booking person.

Insurance 

• Chef will ensure the safety condition of the class venue.
• No insurance will be covered for any third parties injuries during the class.
• The organiser and restaurant will not be responsible for any injuries and health issues of the participant during the class.

Others 

• Under the circumstance of any dispute, the organiser reserves the right of the final decision.
• Terms & conditions are subject to change without prior notice.

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La Famiglia

“My mission is to inspire the community with the authenticity of Macanese food with all my best endeavours!” Florita Alves

Located in a bustling alley near Cunha Street in Taipa Village, La Famiglia offers a convivial, family-style atmosphere and signature Macanese dishes created by renowned Macanese Culinary Ambassador Chef Florita Alves who, since the restaurant’s opening in 2017, has taken the helm of the kitchen.

Adding to her widespread acclaim, Florita has travelled to many countries to promote the art of Macanese gastronomy and rich culinary traditions.  She aims to preserve and sustain the legacy of Macanese cuisine in Macau’s gastronomic scene, and to inspire the community with the authenticity of Macanese food, with all her best endeavours.

True to her fame, Florita was recently invited by Wynn Resorts Macau as the one of the guest chefs for a series of gastronomy sessions of 2019 Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants event.

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