Why you should go
Although famed for it’s nightlife, Macau is also a historical and cultural melting pot. A fusion of Portuguese and Chinese culture, traditions and of course cuisine, this little city boasts an eclectic assortment of East meets West vibes, making it a totally unique destination.
Macau
While China might empty itself into Macau every Chinese New Year to test their luck for the year ahead, we at Black Tomato wanted to scratch away Macau’s casino reputation and discover a place that is as culturally significant as it is unique. The meeting place for Portuguese and Chinese culture, a brand new and unique identity was created, Macanese. The food mixes 16th century Portuguese with the Chinese palette for spices, but not only this, throw in influences from the Americas, India, Africa, and Malaysia and you’ve got one mesmerizing cuisine. The Historic Centre is home to four hundred and fifty years of neo-classical and baroque architecture mixed in with some Chinese style buildings. It has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage Status thanks to this eclectic and surprisingly old (yet perfectly maintained) architectural heritage.