Celebrate Exuberant Festive Season at StarWorld Macau with Best Buffets and Traditional Fig-Themed Fine Dining

MACAU, Nov. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- StarWorld Hotel and Casino ("StarWorld Macau") is celebrating the festive season in exuberant style with fabulous Christmas & New Year dining and Macau's hottest parties.

Macau's favourite buffets are the most spectacular of the year at Temptations, while finest French and European gastronomy with traditional fig as the "hero" is on the menu at Temptations Senses; and splendid Japanese cuisine is served buffet-style at Inagiku.

Hot nightspot Whisky Baris the place to be for countdown parties on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve - with joyous dancing along with the 'Montuno Band' and resident performers. And don't miss out the brand new alfresco terrace at Whisky Bar, which will be where you want to be, to see and be seen.

With such an attractive line-up of promotions and activities, StarWorld Macau is one of the best places to be for Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Historic Celebration of Traditional Xmas Fig Recipes at Temptations Senses

StarWorld Macau's fine dining mecca Temptations Senses is celebrating Xmas with a 'fig' theme dating back centuries. The luscious fruit is legendary for its mention in the Christmas carol "We Wish You A Merry Christmas," which repeats: "Now bring us some figgy pudding" in the chorus. Joe Chan, the Executive Chef of StarWorld Macau, is paying tribute to this European tradition at Temptations Senses by incorporating figs as the "hero ingredient" of his authentic and traditional Christmas menus at just MOP888.

Figs contain high nutritional values including good amount of potassium which helps regulate the bodies' blood pressure; dietary fiber that can help control the bodies' cholesterol and  good amount of vitamins, such as Vitamin B6 that allows the body to store energy from protein and carbohydrates. Having a healthy fig-themed Xmas dinner with the beloved ones can further show your caring love to them.

On Christmas Eve, the 5-course gourmet menu features:

• Grated Foie Gras, Peppered Duck Breast with Fresh Fig and Black Truffle
• Cepe Pigeon Consomme
• Gratin Lobster with Golden Caviar
• US Beef Tenderloin, Fig, Chanterelle, Porcini & Pancetta Ragout; or
  Seared Silver Cod, Tuna & Alaskan Crab Leg
• Cherry Jubilee (gueridon service) and self-serviced dessert bar

On New Year's Eve, more culinary surprises await you at Temptations Senses. At just MOP888, the gastronomic feast ends the year 2011 on a perfect note, featuring:

• Caviar, Carpaccio of Scallop, Salmon Tartar
• Baked Australian Oyster with Cheese
• Cappuccino of Truffle, Iberico Ham
• Seared Hamachi, Prawns & Kinome Jus; or
  US Rib Eye Beef, Sauteed Cepe Spinach, Plum & Shelly Jus
• Cherry Jubilee (gueridon service) and self-serviced dessert bar

Come and indulge in the symphony culinary styles of flavours with your loved ones at Temptations Senses!

Christmas Lobsters at Temptations!

Macau's most famous buffets come to a glorious climax over Christmas and New Year at celebrated Temptations, where guests can gather and celebrate with friends and families. Festive season lunch and dinner feasts stuffed with the world's great seasonal delicacies are on the menu.

Apart from two of the signature offerings - Live Oyster Counter and Combination Seafood Counter, traditional Christmas dishes such as Home Made Goose Liver & Pistachio Pate with Duck Gelatine, Roasted US Prime Rib with Black Truffle Jus and Roasted Traditional Christmas Turkey with Chestnut stuffing and are on offer as well.

Guests are also treated one complimentary portion of Grilled Lobster* and Santarina candy gifts. - while entertainment from 1-1.30pm and 8-8.30pm daily from 24-26 December features Santa Claus Ballroom Sculpture!

* Prices subject to 10% service charge   **Aged 60 or above   ***Aged 4 -12

* One portion of Grilled Lobster per person

Inagiku's Japanese Christmas Buffet

A smorgasbord of favourite Japanese cuisine is highlighting irresistible Christmas delicacies at StarWorld Macau's highly acclaimed signature Japanese restaurantInagiku.

The ChristmasDinner Buffet is served on December 24-25 at MOP688, or MOP788 with free flowing sake.

A vast feast of over 50 best-loved Japanese dishes embraces appetizers, salads and soups; seafood sashimi, sushi, tempura and teppanyaki. Hot dishes include Roasted Ox-Tongue, Prime Toro Rice and Australia Wagyu Beef Sukiyaki - plus delectable tempura fried in 100% sesame oil.

Over the chilly festive season, traditional 'Shabu Shabu' hot pots are also welcoming guests in from the cold with a choice of Seafood Hot Pot, Red Snapper Hot Pot, Saga Wagyu Sukiyaki and Saga Wagyu Shabu Shabu.

Festive Season Menu & Sizzling Casseroles at Sensations

Ever-popular Sensations is starting the festive season with a 5-course Christmas menu designed for office parties and gatherings of friends and family. It is served throughout the party season, from December 15-31, priced at just MOP168 per person.

On the special menu are starters of Spicy Turkey and Cucumber Salad, and Sea Conch Borsch. Main course choices are Grilled Cod and Baked Tiger Prawn or Braised Oxtail in Red Wine, served with Seafood and Pumpkin Risotto. Dessert is Traditional Christmas Pudding.

Sizzling clay pot casseroles are also a warming winter treat amid the excitement of StarWorld Macau's "Star Rated" seasonal entertainment. The chef's recommendation includes Spicy Fish Head and Braised Lamb Brisket to Eel with Red Dates & Chinese Yam.

Macau's Hottest Christmas & New Year Countdown Parties Rock!

Macau's hottest Christmas and New Year's Eve parties are rocking with stunning music and exhilarating dance at StarWorld Macau's hot nightspot Whisky Bar.

The festive season highlights feature exuberant shows headlined by the fabulous 'Montuno Band' - with audiences invited to join the joyous dance celebrations for countdowns to both Christmas and 2012.

With the parties swinging from 9pm till late, entry on Christmas Eve is priced at MOP250 and MOP300 on New Year's Eve, with two drinks and party favours included. Don't miss 'must try' Christmas-themed cocktails at just MOP58 as well as the colourful Vodka Jellyshots at just MOP26! And don't forget the newly opened alfresco terrace which is the place to see and be seen. Come and be the shining star!

Photos:  http://ftp.hillandknowlton.com.hk/StarWorld_Macau/Xmas_Photos.zip

Photo captions:

• StarWorld Hotel and Casino
• Temptations Senses - Christmas Menu
• Temptations Senses- New Year's Eve Menu
• Temptations Senses - Home Made Goose Liver & Pistachio Pate with Duck Gelatine
• Temptations Senses -Roasted US Prime Rib with Black Truffle Jus
• Temptations Senses - Roasted Traditional Christmas Turkey with Chestnut stuffing
• Sensations - Christmas Menu
• Whisky Bar alfresco terrace
• Whisky Bar - Christmas Cocktails

About StarWorld Hotel and Casino (StarWorld Macau)

StarWorld Macau is located in the heart of Macau's dynamic gaming and entertainment district - the Avenida de Amizade. The first 5-star hotel and casino in the Galaxy Entertainment Group, 39-storey StarWorld Macau embodies the distinct Asian characteristics of intelligence, experience and innovation, combining world-class accommodation, entertainment, leisure and dining facilities in 'one world'. Asian flair is incorporated in all the Star-grade amenities as well as in the ultra-high levels of personal service, appealing to both Asian and international tourists. Striking architecture and luxurious guest-room decor exemplify the outstanding level of quality provided by StarWorld Hotel and Casino. This attention to detail has gained StarWorld Macau recognition through numerous prestigious awards including the 5-Star Diamond award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences and the Top 100 Hotels of China by the China Hotel Industry Summit. Famed for its "Star Rated" quality in hospitality, entertainment, accommodation and restaurants, StarWorld Macau is determined to offer its valued guests the prestige of "When I step into StarWorld Macau, I shine like a star".

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