This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. World Gaming’s very own food critic The Panda reviewed Merrywell at Crown Casino in Melbourne in the Nov/Dec 2012 issue of WGM. He handed out a massive score of...
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A taste of Portugal
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. A Petisqueira 15 Rua de S. Joao,Old Taipa Village, Taipa, Macau Telephone +853 2882 5354 Lunch Tue to Fri 12:00 to 14:15 Sat and Sun 12:00...
Sensational Saag
This article first appeared in the Mar/Apr 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. Spice Garden Shop G23, G/F, East Promenade, Galaxy Macau, Cotai, Macau Open Monday to Friday 12:00 to 15:00 and 18:00 to 0:00 Weekends and...
Crown Melbourne's Conservatory
This article first appeared in the Jan/Feb 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. Conservatory Level 1 Crown Towers Crown Entertainment Complex Melbourne, Australia Telephone +61 3 9292 5777 Breakfast Mon to Fri 06:30 to...
Crown Melbourne’s Conservatory
This article first appeared in the Jan/Feb 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. Conservatory Level 1 Crown Towers Crown Entertainment Complex Melbourne, Australia Telephone +61 3 9292 5777 Breakfast Mon to Fri 06:30 to...
Merry well done
This article first appeared in the Nov/Dec 2012 issue of World Gaming magazine. In an attempt to get into the festive spirit The Panda headed “Down Under” to check out Crown Melbourne’s most talked about new eatery, The Merrywell...
Brickhouse: a genuine taste of Mexico
This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2012 issue of World Gaming magazine. Brickhouse 20A D’Aguilar St, Central, Hong Kong Tel: +852 2998 4101 www.brickhouse.com.hk The Panda found himself over in Hong Kong with...
The Nobu experience
This article first appeared in the WSOP 2012 special issue of World Gaming magazine. World Gaming’s culinary expert The Panda gives some insight into one of Crown Melbourne’s hottest and most fashionable dining venues. I am one furry...
Crown Restaurants: Savor the moment
This article first appeared in the WSOP 2012 special issue of World Gaming magazine. With its stable of award-winning restaurants, world-famous chefs and ever-expanding list of new developments, Crown is arguably Australia’s most impressive...
The art of fine dining
This article first appeared in the Jul/Aug 2012 issue of World Gaming magazine. OPUS: Noun. An artistic work on a large scale. OPUS Restaurant and Lounge 2nd Level Newport Mall Resorts World Manila The Philippines Lunch 11:00 to...
King of the Laksa
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2012 issue of World Gaming magazine. The Panda decided to hit the streets of Melbourne to introduce you to one of his favorite feeding holes outside of his usual Crown casino eating venues. Laksa...
Say hello to Koko
This article first appeared in the Mar/Apr 2012 issue of World Gaming magazine. KOKO Level 3 Crown Towers Crown casino Melbourne, Australia +61 3 9292 6886 The second half of January each year usually sees me enjoying the...
Soak up the beer
This article first appeared in the Jan/Feb 2012 issue of World Gaming magazine. The Panda is always open to trying a wide variety of different foods and it doesn’t always have to be served on a silver platter. Sometimes, simple fare wins out...
Macau’s master of wine
This article first appeared in the Nov/Dec 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. The opening of Macau’s newest mega-resort Galaxy Macau was the Asian gaming scene’s most anticipated event of the year. Galaxy’s promise to Macau was...
Macau's master of wine
This article first appeared in the Nov/Dec 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. The opening of Macau’s newest mega-resort Galaxy Macau was the Asian gaming scene’s most anticipated event of the year. Galaxy’s promise to Macau was...
The business of lunch
This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. Vida Rica, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Avenida Dr Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner Phone: +853 8805...
Robuchon à Galera: Macau's three star shines bright
This article first appeared in the Jul/Aug 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. Robuchon à Galera 3rd floor, Lisboa Tower, Hotel Lisboa 2 to 4 Avenida de Lisboa, Macau +853 8803 7878 12:00 to 14:30, 18:30 to 22:30 (every day) ...
Robuchon à Galera: Macau’s three star shines bright
This article first appeared in the Jul/Aug 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. Robuchon à Galera 3rd floor, Lisboa Tower, Hotel Lisboa 2 to 4 Avenida de Lisboa, Macau +853 8803 7878 12:00 to 14:30, 18:30 to 22:30 (every day) ...
Sundae on Sunday
This article first appeared in the May/Jun 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. Aux Beaux Arts MGM Atrium Monday closed Tuesday to Friday 14:00 to 00:00 Saturday and Sunday 11:00 to 00:00 Phone +853 8802...
60 ounces of prime Aussie wagyu
This article first appeared in the Mar/Apr 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. Name: Copa Steakhouse Address: 3rd floor, Sands casino, Macau Cocktails: 16:30 to 00:00 Dinner: 17:30 to 23:00 Reservations: +853 8983...
Vive la france in Manila
This article first appeared in the Jan/Feb 2011 issue of World Gaming magazine. Name Cicou (pronounced ‘see-soo’) Hotel Céleste Address 2 San Lorenzo Drive, corner A. Arnaiz Avenue, Makati, Manila Manila is...
Pandas love noodles too
This article first appeared in the Nov/Dec 2010 issue of World Gaming magazine. Addresss 1443 Avenida Doutor Sun Yat-Sen Hours 10am to 11pm No delivery Most ordinary pandas live on sugar cane but World Gaming’s very...
Wood fired peking duck
This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2010 issue of World Gaming magazine. Beijing Kitchen Level 1 Grand Hyatt City of Dreams Telephone: +853 8868 1930 Answering my phone I was greeted with the husky growl of a very...
Café Encore
This article first appeared in the Jul/Aug 2010 issue of World Gaming magazine. The Panda decided that he would try out something new and found himself at Café Encore. It is one of only two dining choices at the new Encore casino which is the...
Tacos pleases a hungry bear
This article first appeared in the May/Jun Special 2010 issue of World Gaming magazine. Tacos Mexican Food International Food & Cafe Bar Rua Cidade de Braga 51A r/c Macau Phone: +853 2875 0151 Tacos brings the flavours of Mexico...
Starworld's Japanese flavour
This article first appeared in the Mar/Apr 2010 issue of World Gaming magazine. Inagiku Japanese Restaurant StarWorld casino Lunch 12:00 to 14:30 Dinner 18:00 to 23:30 Enquiries and reservations +853 8290 8668 As you...
Starworld’s Japanese flavour
This article first appeared in the Mar/Apr 2010 issue of World Gaming magazine. Inagiku Japanese Restaurant StarWorld casino Lunch 12:00 to 14:30 Dinner 18:00 to 23:30 Enquiries and reservations +853 8290 8668 As you...
8 is a lucky number
This article first appeared in the Nov 2009 (pre-launch) issue and Chinese New Year 2010 special issue of World Gaming magazine. The 8 Restaurant Level 2, Grand Lisboa Hotel Lunch 11:30 to 14:30 (Monday to Saturday) 10:00 to...
Portuguese: down on the docks
This article first appeared in the Jan/Feb 2010 issue of World Gaming magazine. O Porto Interior 259b Rua do Almirante Sergio Macau Lunch 12pm-3pm daily Dinner 5pm-11pm daily Enquiries and reservations +853 2896...