Contributing to Macau’s transformation into a top
gastronomic destination
Melco Crown Entertainment’s (NASDAQ:MPEL) (“Melco Crown
Entertainment”) flagship integrated resort City of Dreams announced
today that its Chinese culinary masterpiece
Jade
Dragon and contemporary French restaurant
The
Tasting Room have both earned a place on the 2017 list of
Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, building on their two Michelin-star and
Forbes Five-Star resumes. Jade Dragon and The Tasting Room, both
homegrown restaurant brands, represented the only two entries from
Macau on this year’s list. City of Dreams is now the only
destination in Macau that boasts restaurants with this prestigious
regional honor.
Dubbed the “Oscars of the culinary world”,
Asia's 50 Best Restaurants is a critically acclaimed gastronomic
guide which recognizes the finest restaurants in Asia every year
since 2013. With Jade Dragon (No. 32) and The Tasting Room (No. 39)
joining the elite group of top 50 restaurants on the continent,
City of Dreams once again elevated Macau’s presence and recognition
in Asia’s dining landscape.
“City of Dreams has been constantly living up to
its promise of innovation, best-in-class hospitality and
world-class experience. We are truly honored that our signature
homegrown brands Jade Dragon and The Tasting Room are once again
showcased to the world, highlighting what we have to offer. This
prestigious recognition is a testament to our dedication and
commitment to product and service excellence, and a tribute to our
culinary teams who work seamlessly to create the ultimate dining
experience for our discerning guests,” said Mr. Jarlath
Lynch, Senior Vice President of Hotels and Food & Beverage,
Melco Crown Entertainment Limited. “Going forward, we
remain fully committed to continuously driving the quality and
raising the bar on fine dining in Macau, which will help the
ongoing transformation of this city into the top gastronomic
destination in the region.”
At City of Dreams, you will be taken on a
culinary journey by our amazing team of award-winning chefs. Two
Michelin-starred Jade Dragon showcases exquisite Cantonese
specialties and innovative modern presentations by using the best
organic and farm-fresh ingredients from around the world. The
Tasting Room promises a two-Michelin-starred gastronomic adventure
featuring artistically presented delicacies cooked using the
authentic French technique based modern approach. Both with
spectacular designer décor and superlative personalized services,
the two restaurants have collectively set the new benchmark for
fine dining in Macau.
Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants is judged by Asia’s
50 Best Restaurants Academy, an influential group of over 300
leaders in the restaurant industry across Asia. With 12 countries
and regions represented, the 2017 list features restaurants from
Thailand, Japan, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Macau, India, South
Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, the Philippines and Indonesia, showcasing
a diverse variety of dining experiences across Asia.
Editor’s Notes:
About Jade DragonLocated at
Crown Towers, City of Dreams, Jade Dragon is renowned for its
premium Cantonese specialties and creative presentations. The
restaurant delights diners with delectable Chinese delicacies and
exceptional bespoke services that have raised the bar on top notch
Chinese dining in Macau. Honors and awards include:Asia’s 50 Best
Restaurants 2017 (No. 32)MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau 2016 – 2017
(two stars)MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau 2014 – 2015 (one
star)Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards 2014 – 2016Hong Kong
Tatler Best Restaurants (Top 20 Restaurants) 2014 – 2017 Hong Kong
Tatler Best Restaurants (Best Dim Sum award) 2015 SCMP 100
Top Tables 2014 – 2016 Food & Wine Magazine 50 Best Restaurants
Award 2013
About The Tasting RoomLocated
at Crown Towers, City of Dreams, The Tasting Room presents
exquisite and contemporary regional French cuisine guaranteed to
titillate the senses, by showcasing impeccable flavor combinations
using the season’s most delicious ingredients from around the
world. Honors and awards include:Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2017
(No. 39)MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau 2016 – 2017 (two
stars)MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau 2013 – 2015 (one star)Forbes
Travel Guide Five-Star Awards 2014 – 2016Hong Kong Tatler Best
Restaurants (Top 20 Restaurants) 2014 – 2017 SCMP 100 Top
Tables 2014 – 2016
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About
Melco
Crown
Entertainment
Limited Melco Crown Entertainment,
with its American depositary shares listed on the NASDAQ Global
Select Market (NASDAQ:MPEL), is a developer, owner and operator of
casino gaming and entertainment casino resort facilities in Asia.
Melco Crown Entertainment currently operates Altira Macau
(www.altiramacau.com), a casino hotel located at Taipa, Macau and
City of Dreams (www.cityofdreamsmacau.com), an integrated urban
casino resort located in Cotai, Macau. Melco Crown Entertainment’s
business also includes the Mocha Clubs (www.mochaclubs.com), which
comprise the largest non-casino based operations of electronic
gaming machines in Macau. The Company also majority owns and
operates Studio City (www.studiocity-macau.com), a
cinematically-themed integrated entertainment, retail and gaming
resort in Cotai, Macau. In the Philippines, Melco Crown
(Philippines) Resorts Corporation’s subsidiary, MCE Leisure
(Philippines) Corporation, currently operates and manages City of
Dreams Manila (www.cityofdreams.com.ph), a casino, hotel, retail
and entertainment integrated resort in the Entertainment City
complex in Manila. For more information about Melco Crown
Entertainment, please visit www.melco-crown.com.
Melco Crown Entertainment is strongly supported
by its single largest shareholder, Melco International Development
Limited, a company listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange
of Hong Kong Limited and is substantially owned and led by Mr.
Lawrence Ho, who is the Chairman, Executive Director and Chief
Executive Officer of Melco Crown Entertainment.
About City of DreamsCity of
Dreams is developed by Melco Crown Entertainment Limited, an
entertainment company listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market
(NASDAQ:MPEL). It is an integrated entertainment resort that has
established itself as a premier leisure and entertainment
destination in Macau. Located in the heart of Cotai in Macau, it
combines electrifying entertainment, a diverse array of
accommodation, regional and international dining, designer brand
shopping and a spacious and contemporary casino. The resort brings
together a collection of world-renowned brands including Crown,
Grand Hyatt, Hard Rock and Dragone to create an exceptional
entertainment experience that aims to appeal to a broad spectrum of
visitors from around Asia and the world. City of Dreams features a
420,000-square-foot casino with approximately 500 gaming tables and
approximately 1,250 gaming machines; over 20 restaurants and bars;
an impressive array of some of the world’s most sought-after retail
brands; ‘The House of Dancing Water’, the world’s largest
water-based extravaganza showcased in the purpose-built Dancing
Water Theater, represents the live entertainment centerpiece of
City of Dreams’ overall leisure and entertainment offering. A
comprehensive range of accommodation options at City of Dreams
include Crown Towers offering approximately 300 guest rooms, Hard
Rock Hotel offering approximately 300 guest rooms and Grand Hyatt
Macau offering approximately 800 guest rooms. In addition,
Morpheus, the new hotel at City of Dreams designed by the late
legendary architect Dame Zaha Hadid, is expected to commence
operation in 2018, offering approximately 780 guestrooms, suites
and villas. For more information please visit:
www.cityofdreamsmacau.com (Official Website) and
www.cityofdreamsmedia.com (Media Portal). For The House of
Dancing Water information, please visit
www.thehouseofdancingwater.com (Official Website) and
www.thehouseofdancingwatermedia.com (Media Portal).
For media inquiries, please
contact:
Melco Crown
EntertainmentNatalie LeungManager, Public RelationsTel:
+853 8868 7273 Email: natalieleung@melco-crown.com
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