Entrees featuring African chicken also abound, and well-prepared imported steaks are a staple on local menus. For those wanting a break from Portuguese cuisine, the three-storied Restuarante Vela Latina serves up authentic and tasty Thai food indoors or on their balcony during good weather. For the most luxurious dining experience on the island, visitors should check out Clube Militar de Macau, which was formerly a private association for members but is now open to the public. A special treat of Macau is the abundance of fresh fruits available during the extended summer season. Like any Europeanized city, Macau has a reputation for excellent bakeries and wines.
Portuguese wine is inexpensive and consistently impressive on the island.
Try the ice-cold crisp white wines with lunch, the fruity pinor noir like red wines with dinner, and of course, a fine glass of port with dessert. Officially, a visitor is only supposed to bring one to two bottles back into the mainland, and Hong Kong has strict customs rules, but Shanghai customs seemed entirely unconcerned about possible importation. Nightlife Aside from its great cuisine, Macau has more to offer entertainmentwise than one would expect, although the famed casinos might disappoint anyone looking for China's Las Vegas. Nightlife on Macau is tame compared to Shanghai, even with the recent crackdown. The horseracing track, located on Taipa, has night racing about once a week during the fall season.