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South China Morning Post
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Culinary heritage of southern Italy celebrated in Macau at Don Alfonso 1890
SJM Resorts recently welcomed legendary chef Alfonso Iaccarino back to Macau from April 30 to May 9, in celebration of nearly two decades of exceptional southern Italian cuisine at Don Alfonso 1890. As chef and co-founder of the original, Michelin-starred Don Alfonso 1890 restaurant in Italy, Iaccarino has been a pivotal figure in introducing this style of cooking to Asia. His approach is deeply rooted in the principles of sustainability and flavour, reflecting generations of dedication to ingredient-led cooking. This philosophy extends to the menu at Don Alfonso 1890 at Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, which opened in 2023. Presenting the true flavours of southern Italy in a setting lavishly adorned in Venetian terrazzo – featuring private dining rooms, a cocktail area and an open-plan kitchen – the restaurant balances the luxury of Versace and the rich heritage of Don Alfonso with subtle Macanese touches. Don Alfonso 1890 at Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau presents the true flavours of southern Italy in a setting lavishly adorned in Venetian terrazzo. Handcrafted by Italian artisans, the restaurant's terrazzo floors are decorated in rosette and floral motifs, inspired by the historic Versace Villa at Italy's Lake Como, while the windows are reminiscent of those seen in Macau's historic buildings. Similarly, the restaurant continues to honour Iaccarino's legacy while adapting traditional recipes to Macau's vibrant culinary scene, under the innovative leadership of head chef Federico Pucci. With over a decade of gastronomic expertise, Pucci shares a deep passion for authentic Italian flavours, and his commitment ensures guests experience a harmonious blend of classic southern Italian cuisine and modern influences. With more than a decade of gastronomic expertise, Federico Pucci, head chef of Macau's Don Alfonso 1890, has worked closely with Alfonso Iaccarino to create a menu that offers a taste of Naples. During Iaccarino's recent residency in Macau, signature dishes were curated at Don Alfonso 1890, paying homage to the past while setting the stage for future gourmet adventures and reaffirming the restaurant's status as a premier dining destination in Macau.
South China Morning Post
10-06-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
3 gambling giants to close 11 satellite casinos in Macau amid industry shake-up
Three gaming concession holders in Macau will shut down 11 satellite casinos by the end of this year, when a three-year transition period outlined in amended legislation is set to expire, with local authorities to monitor the impact on the venues' more than 5,000 affected employees. Advertisement Macau authorities announced on Monday that the government had been officially notified by SJM Resorts, Melco Resorts (Macau) and Galaxy Casino that the satellite casinos would cease operations by December 31. The venues set to close include the Grandview, Legend Palace, Fortuna, Landmark, Ponte 16, Le Royal Arc, Emperor Palace, Kam Pek Paradise and Casino Casa Real under SJM Resorts, as well as Grand Dragon of Melco Resorts (Macau) and Galaxy Casino's Waldo. The government said it respected the commercial decisions of the three gaming concessionaires and urged them to treat affected employees properly. Cheong Weng-chon, Macau's administration and justice minister, said: 'The government requires the three gaming concessionaires to properly settle the employees of the satellite casinos and will closely monitor the development of the relevant situation.' Advertisement Secretary for Economy and Finance Tai Kin-ip said that staff at the 11 satellite casinos comprised 5,600 local employees and about 400 imported workers.
