Tasting Kitchen - TK

30/07/2026

The Macallan reveals The Romantica Collection, a rare single cask forty-year-old release.

One hundred years ago, The Macallan filled a cask with its legendary 1926 vintage, a bottle of which was auctioned in 2023 for a record-breaking £2.18 million.

Now The Macallan celebrates the 1926 vintage by presenting another single malt masterpiece, The Romantica Collection. Distilled in 1986 – the year the 1926 cask was bottled – this rare single-cask release spent forty years in a sherry-seasoned European oak cask no. 9925 before finally going on sale July 30 in a limited release of just eighty-six sets of three bottles each.

Adorning the bottles are beautiful labels created by the same trio of renowned artists – Sir Peter Blake, Valerio Adami, and Michael Dillon – who designed those for the 1926 vintage.

With alluring notes of leather and spice, a hint of honey, and a prickle of ginger and white pepper, The Macallan Romantica Collection is at last ready to tell its own unique story.

Read More: https://www.tasting-kitchen.com/rare-and-remarkable/

The Macallan

24/07/2026

As long summer days stretch across Hong Kong, Bistrot du Vin in Sai Ying Pun welcomes the seasonal return of coveted Morisseau mussels. Cultivated on traditional bouchot poles off the coasts of Brittany and Normandy, these bivalves are revered for their meaty fill, bright golden hue, and ocean umami.

At the table, Moules Marinière anchors the menu, gently simmered with fragrant shallots, confit onion, thyme, and crisp white wine. The menu’s oceanic flavors are accompanied by thoughtful French wine pairings. A mineral-driven 2023 Bourgogne Aligoté from Maison Aymon lends bright salinity to the mussels, while the chalky precision of Champagne Cazé-Thibaut 2019 cuts cleanly through a Shellfish Bisque enriched with local prawn heads. A quiet homage to the French seaside, captured effortlessly in every glass and shell.

22/07/2026

Robuchon au Dôme and Dom Pérignon, two renowned trailblazers in the world of gastronomy, celebrate their mutual affinities.

Dom Pérignon Winemaker Amine Ghanem came to Macau to welcome Chef Julien Tongourian of three-Michelin-star Robuchon au Dôme into the prestigious Dom Pérignon Society, an invitation-only circle of leading global chefs and sommeliers. Ghanem compared the Society’s creative diversity to Dom Pérignon’s tradition of cultivating individual vineyard parcels to produce distinct wines that combine to give each Dom Pérignon Champagne its unique energy and tension.

Tongourian hosted HARMONY, a festive six-course dinner that paired his magnificent French specialties with rare Dom Pérignon vintages from the restaurant’s cellar. “I am continuing the legacy of the greatest of French chefs,” he remarked, “and for me, it’s essential to have the best wines to go with his dishes. I love to present these superb Champagnes to my guests and see their delight when they taste them.”

Dom Pérignon

20/07/2026

Award-winning Chef Pam collaborates with the MGallery Collection of luxury hotels to turn bar bites into a conversation between kitchens, cultures, and craft.

MGallery Collection extended its Art of Mixology beyond the glass, combining cocktails and cuisine to make the bar experience more distinctive and memorable.

It invited Chef Pichaya “Pam” Soontornyanakij, founder of Bangkok’s Michelin-starred Potong, to create an original menu of cocktail-paired bar bites for its participating properties.

Soontornyanakij brought some of the finesse of fine dining into the rhythm of the bars with five initial bites and then worked alongside local chefs in developing regional variations shaped by local ingredients and culinary cultures. In Asia, interpretations range from soy-lacquered beef rib in warm mantou to lemongrass maguro tartare on crispy rice to shrimp toast with sweet chili gel.

“We have to adapt in each location, and I think that’s part of the challenge and the charm of cooking,” says Chef Pam.

Read More: https://www.tasting-kitchen.com/passing-the-plate/

MGallery Hotel Collection

15/07/2026

“Wing Lei Bar & Friends” Asia’s 50 Best Bars Edition brings together over 50 international mixology and culinary talents, July 24 to 29.

To mark Wynn’s 20th anniversary in Macao and its return as Official Host Partner of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026, Wing Lei Bar, Wynn Palace’s acclaimed flagship cocktail destination, is expanding its trendsetting “Wing Lei Bar & Friends” initiative into a landmark resort-wide festival takeover. High-energy guest shifts, culinary collaborations, and celebrations will be happening every day across both integrated resorts.

On July 26, industry royalty Jay Khan, Andrew Ho, Keith Motsi, and Beckaly Franks unite for a high-energy Bartenders’ Bartenders Takeover, while Sri Lanka’s leading bar, Smoke & Bitters, takes over the SW Steakhouse for a bold, smoky menu and bespoke cocktail pairing.

The momentum continues on July 27 with a powerhouse culinary collision fusing Chef Yoshihiro Narisawa's Michelin-starred Japanese Satoyama cuisine with Chef Tam’s master Cantonese flavors.

Finally, on July 28, the "Behind Her Bar" showcase takes center stage, celebrating empowerment and leadership with an exceptionally talented, all-female lineup of international bartending stars.

Wynn Palace 永利皇宮 | Wynn Macau 永利澳門

10/07/2026

Mesa by José Avillez will host an unparalleled wine pairing dinner today, celebrating a century of legendary vintages from Château d’Yquem.

Chef Avillez, who helms the acclaimed contemporary Portuguese restaurant at Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, has brilliantly paired his eight-course menu with a spectacular vertical selection of Château d’Yquem vintages spanning 1921 to 2021.

“We’re not pairing dishes with a wine style,” says Avillez. “We’re pairing them with time itself. Each Château d’Yquem vintage carries not only flavor but also climate, history, patience, and the emotion of a specific moment in the world.”

The occasion will also feature expert guidance from Château d’Yquem CEO Lorenzo Pasquini, who will share the estate’s “one glass per vine” philosophy. “Tasting such historic vintages,” he says, “will be a milestone for wine lovers.”

Read More: https://www.tasting-kitchen.com/paired-with-time/

Grand Lisboa Palace Macau 澳門上葡京 | Château d'Yquem

Mesa by José Avillez at Grand Lisboa Palace Macau hosts an unparalleled pairing dinner celebrating one hundred years of Château d'Yquem. discover the exclusive menu.

08/07/2026

DarkSide at Rosewood Hong Kong debuts “Echoes,” an imaginative new cocktail menu reflecting the craft, taste, and culture of Hong Kong.

The city’s most stylish cocktail parlor introduces a sensory journey of nine brilliantly conceived drinks that take their cue from the rich diversity of a unique place that blends the time-honored and the future-forward.

Echoes’ three distinctive chapters offer three cocktails each:
“CRAFT,” inspired by artisanal flair, ranges from the electric burst of All Eyes On Me to the earthy rhythm of The Dragon’s Beat and the elegant smoothness of Chic & Candied.

“TASTE,” echoing nostalgic street-food flavors, features the buttery sweetness of Cha Cha Bun, the savory caramelized richness of You’re Soy Cool, and the oceanic quick-hit spice of Just 3 Minutes.

“CULTURE,” rooted in heritage and seasonal rituals, offers the herbal and exotic snake-fruit notes of I Don’t Bite, the preserved-olive tang of Catch It If You Can, and the smoky-sweet depth of Nutty Nightcup.

Rosewood Hong Kong | DarkSide

01/07/2026

Jonas Vittur brings to Sora his personal blend of creativity, storytelling, and hospitality.

Growing up in the Italian Alps, Sora’s newly appointed Director of Bars Jonas Vittur was immersed in traditions of gathering and celebrating over food and drink. And he was inspired to pursue bartending by seeing how genuine hospitality transforms everyday moments into memorable occasions.

With global experience spanning eight countries, he centers his cocktail philosophy on flavor and storytelling, viewing each pour as a narrative rooted in emotion and personal connection with guests.

“My vision for Sora is to shine a light on Cambodian creativity, culture, and flavor,” he says. By showcasing the country’s vibrant spirit through inventive collaborations and guest shifts, Jonas plans to elevate Sora into an international cocktail destination thirty-seven stories above the Phnom Penh skyline.

Rosewood Phnom Penh Sora Bar Jonas Vittur

30/06/2026

California Wine Month returns to Hong Kong this July — and for the very first time, to Macau — marking its 8th edition with a landmark celebration of the 50th anniversary of the legendary 1976 Judgment of Paris.

Presented by the California Wine Institute, this year's program is anchored by one defining word: Boldness. It's the same spirit that, half a century ago, saw a handful of upstart California wines triumph over France's most prestigious labels in a now-legendary blind tasting in Paris — a moment that rewrote the rules of the wine world and put California firmly on the global map.

That pioneering energy continues to define California winemaking today: innovative, diverse, sustainable, and unafraid to push boundaries. From the cool, fog-kissed coasts to the sun-drenched inland valleys, more than 6,200 wineries across 154 American Viticultural Areas craft wines as dynamic and varied as the Golden State itself — with over 80% of California wine now produced in certified-sustainable wineries.

Throughout July, California Wine Month brings this lifestyle to life across Hong Kong and Macau through trade events, retail promotions, masterclasses, and the much-loved "Sips of Summer" consumer celebration.

Discover More: Full event calendar and partner listings available at www.cawinemonthhk.com

29/06/2026

137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok merges sumptuous serenity with exciting urban energy.

Water meets sky in limitless blue tranquility thirty-five stories up as suite guests laze in a rooftop infinity pool that dissolves care as easily as it dissolves the boundary between the water’s shimmer and the azure expanse beyond.

This elevated experience perfectly sets the tone for the restorative luxury of a stay at award-winning 137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok, nestled at the heart of the vibrant Sukhumvit-Prom Phong district, replete with high-end restaurants, cafes, galleries, and shops. To this sophisticated setting the hotel brings the authentic Thai cultural ethos and warm hospitality of its renowned sister property, 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai.

Contemporary elegance reigns in plush accommodations that include 34 suites and 179 residences. Wellness and recreation opportunities abound, and, when hunger strikes, it’s off to any of three inviting dining venues.

137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok shapes a truly one-of-a-kind Bangkok experience that’s both authentic and unforgettable.

Read More: https://www.tasting-kitchen.com/infinitely-bangkok/