Chef Tam’s Seasons, a brand-new conceptual restaurant, opened its doors at Wynn Palace in Cotai on Tuesday, aiming to promote Chinese cuisine and its cultural traditions “on the world stage”, according to a Wynn Resorts statement earlier this week.
The statement noted that the restaurant is helmed by Cantonese Master Chef Tam Kuok Fung, who during the opening ceremony was joined by Wynn’s management team and legendary Taiwanese Mandopop singer Johnny Chiang Yu-heng.
Guests at the opening event, the statement said, were treated to a special tea ceremony performed by the restaurant’s resident Tea Sommelier, adding that the art of tea pairing is “in perfect harmony with the 24 solar terms of Chinese traditional wisdom, which are at the very heart and soul of the restaurant’s philosophy”.
The statement added that guests at the ceremony were among the first to experience a Scent of the Oriental Beauty welcome tea, the Kir Royal of Insects Awakening welcome cocktail and the restaurant specialty, Deep-fried scallop mantou with caviar.
Wynn Macau, Limited’s President and Vice Chairman of the Board Linda Chen Chih-ling presented a special memento to Chef Tam during the event for his dedication to the promotion of Cantonese cuisine, the statement said.
Moreover, Chef Tam also showcased his talent for presenting a personalised dining experience for guests through his seasonal tasting menu, according to the statement.
Tam was quoted in the statement as saying: “I advocate seasonality with a strong focus on the pure flavours of ingredients, and remain committed towards carrying on the legacy and authenticity of Cantonese cuisine with a blend of East and West, while also introducing contemporary concepts and techniques to add even greater vitality to traditional Cantonese cuisine”.
This handout photo provided by Wynn Macau earlier this week shows the integrated resort’s President and Vice Chairman of the Board Linda Chen Chih-ling (second from left) presenting a memento to Chef Tam (second from right) to honour his dedication to Chinese cuisine.
