Attaining the world’s highest number of Michelin-Starred Restaurants for any Integrated Resort Operator Globally
- Jade Dragon is honored as Macau’s only three Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant
- City of Dreams becomes world’s integrated resort with the most Michelin stars
- Alain Ducasse at Morpheus attains two stars less than six months after opening
MACAU, Dec. 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Melco Resorts & Entertainment is proud to achieve a record-breaking milestone with ten Michelin stars among six of Melco’s signature restaurants by the Michelin guide 2019. Melco’s dedication to excellence has been well-acknowledged by receiving more stars this year and remains the leading integrated resort operator in the world with the most Michelin-starred restaurants. These achievements have been instrumental to putting Macau on the world map of gastronomy.
The Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2019 awards ceremony took place in Macau today. Among the six signature restaurants across Melco’s properties, the ultimate French culinary experience provided by Alain Ducasse at Morpheus attained two stars in the latest Michelin guide in less than six months since its opening, while Jade Dragon has further set the benchmark for fine dining in Macau with three stars. The Melco restaurants that have received prestigious Michelin-grade culinary accolades include: City of Dreams’ Cantonese culinary masterpiece Jade Dragon (three stars), contemporary French dining destination The Tasting Room (two stars), French contemporary haute cuisine by the legendary chef Alain Ducasse at Morpheus (two stars), sushi specialist Shinji by Kanesaka (one star), Studio City’s Chinese restaurant Pearl Dragon (one star) and Altira Macau’s Ying (one star). Chinese omakase style restaurant Yí, contemporary French cuisine Voyages at Morpheus, Mediterranean cuisine Aurora and Japanese tempura specialist Tenmasa at Altira Macau, and Bi Ying at Studio City are being recommended by the Michelin Guide 2019.
Mr. Lawrence Ho, Chairman and CEO at Melco Resorts & Entertainment, said, “I am incredibly proud of Melco’s Culinary Team for their ongoing dedication to excellence and the Michelin Guide’s awards further affirms the global recognition for their efforts. Our success has only been made possible through the successful partnerships we have with our world-renowned chefs and the great teamwork within our teams. We are always committed to delivering the most exquisite dining experiences for our guests and we aim to raise the bar even higher, in order to offer our guests the finest, most memorable and luxurious experiences possible through our properties.”
Michelin-starred restaurant at Melco:
About Jade Dragon, City of Dreams
Located at City of Dreams, Jade Dragon is renowned for its premium Cantonese specialties and creative presentation. The restaurant delights diners with delectable Chinese delicacies and exceptional service that have raised the bar for Chinese fine-dining in Macau. Honors and awards include:
- Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2019 (three stars)
- Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2016 – 2018 (two stars)
- Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2014 – 2015 (one star)
- Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2017 – 2018
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards 2014 – 2018
- Hong Kong Tatler Best Restaurants (Top 20 Restaurants) 2014 – 2018
- SCMP 100 Top Tables 2014 – 2018
About The Tasting Room, City of Dreams
Located at 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:
- Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2016 – 2019 (two stars)
- Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2013 – 2015 (one star)
- Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2017
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards 2014 – 2018
- Hong Kong Tatler Best Restaurants (Top 20 Restaurants) 2014 – 2018
- SCMP 100 Top Tables 2014 – 2018
About Alain Ducasse at Morpheus, City of Dreams
Paying homage to the great traditions and savoir-faire of French gastronomy, Alain Ducasse at Morpheus redefines fine dining with a contemporary vision. The restaurant is located in Morpheus, the newest hotel and ultra-luxurious destination at City of Dreams. Honors and awards include:
- Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2019 (two stars)
About Shinji by Kanesaka, City of Dreams
The first outlet in Greater China of the acclaimed premium sushi restaurant from Tokyo’s Ginza district by sushi maestro Shinji Kanesaka, Shinji by Kanesaka at City of Dreams delights sushi aficionados who are looking for the most authentic and the finest omakase (chef’s selection) experience in town. Honors and awards include:
- Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2016 – 2019 (one star)
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award 2017 – 2018
- Hong Kong Tatler Best Restaurants (Top 20 Restaurants) 2017 – 2018
- SCMP 100 Top Tables 2017 – 2018
About Pearl Dragon, Studio City
Pearl Dragon is a Cantonese fine-dining restaurant that offers a truly exquisite dining experience at Studio City. With a dedication to perfection, Pearl Dragon offers a menu showcasing refined provincial Chinese flavors, innovative culinary creations and the finest delicacies to tempt your palate. Honors and awards include:
- Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2017 – 2019 (one star)
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Award 2018
- Hong Kong Tatler Best Restaurants (Top 20 Restaurants) 2017
- SCMP 100 Top Tables 2017 – 2018
About Ying, Altira Macau
Ying is Altira Macau’s signature restaurant specializing in fine Cantonese cuisine as well as local delicacies created by an exceptionally talented culinary team. Ying is recognized as an outstanding establishment that offers guests a truly exceptional level of luxury and service. Honors and awards include:
- Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2017 – 2019 (one star)
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Award 2015 – 2018
About Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited
The Company, with its American depositary shares listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (NASDAQ: MLCO), is a developer, owner and operator of casino gaming and entertainment casino resort facilities in Asia. The Company 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. Its 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, a Philippine subsidiary of the Company 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 the Company, please visit www.melco-resorts.com.
The Company 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 the Company.
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