Recap: Highlights Of The 2018 MICHELIN guide Hong Kong Macau Gala
The MICHELIN guide Hong Kong and Macau celebrated its 10th year anniversary in style at the City of Dreams, alongside well-suited diners and chefs of Michelin-starred restaurants from around the world.
Plenty of buzz surrounded the launch of the MICHELIN guide Hong Kong and Macau this year, as the prestigious red guide celebrated its 10th year anniversary since its inception in Hong Kong and Macau.
This year, there were eight new entrants in the one Michelin star category, while no new additions were made to the two and three star selection.
Chefs and industry professionals gathered at the City of Dreams in Macau to celebrate in style, with refreshments by GH Mumm, Martell, Nespresso, Tiger Beer, Badoit and Evian water.
Cooking specially for the evening were chefs Alain Ducasse, Tam Kwok Fung, Fabrice Vulin, Hidemichi Seki, Kwong Wai Keung, Noah Sandoval and HK celebrity Nicholas Tse.
Below, some delicious highlights from the 2018 MICHELIN guide Hong Kong and Macau gala dinner "A Night Among The Stars" captured in pictures.
Front and centre of the Michelin Guide Hong Kong and Macau gala event "A Night Among The Stars". (Photo credit: Melco Resorts & Entertainment)
First course by Alain Ducasse: Gamberoni, delicate jelly and caviar. (Photo credit: Melco Resorts & Entertainment)
Plating up The Tasting Room’s dish of Brittany blue lobster tart, watermelon and yuzu vinaigrette. (Photo credit: Melco Resorts & Entertainment)
Chillded Miyazaki wagyu beef shabu shabu with Hokkaido sea urchin and Chinese supreme broth jelly, by chef Hidemichi Seki of Tenku Ryugin. (Photo credit: Melco Resorts & Entertainment)
Chef Hidemichi Seki from two Michelin-starred Tenku Ryugin. (Photo credit: Melco Resorts & Entertainment)
Cured and roasted Racan pigeon breast, charred cippolini onions, smoked black pepper and dried blueberries, by chef Noah Sandoval of two Michelin-starred Oriole. (Photo credit: Melco Resorts & Entertainment)
Michael Ellis on stage with chefs from two Michelin-starred establishments. (Photo credit: Melco Resorts & Entertainment)
Alain Ducasse accepting an interview from the MICHELIN guide digital team. (Photo credit: Melco Resorts & Entertainment)
Nicholas Tse plating up his sweet creation of rose profiteroles. (Photo credit: Melco Resorts & Entertainment)
Good cheer all around during the group picture against the backdrop for the night. (Photo credit: Melco Resorts & Entertainment)
The night ends on a high note as guests linger over fine wines and great company. (Photo credit: Melco Resorts & Entertainment)
Highlights Of The 2018 MICHELIN guide Hong Kong Macau Gala - A Night Among the Stars
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