Chef Bugnand has 14 years of legendary experience with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. He began his career with the company at the flagship Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok in 1998 as Executive Sous-chef. For the last six years he has been Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Director of Mandarin Oriental, Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai, Thailand. He started his hospitality career in 1984, as a sous-chef in the French navy and since then his career has taken him from Europe to the United States and from Latin America to Asia, where he has enjoyed introducing new concepts and recipes in to the different restaurants where he has worked.
Chef Dominique will present a brand new a-la-carte menu at Mandarin Oriental Macau’s acclaimed signature restaurant - Vida Rica. While popular menu favourites will remain as highlights, Chef Dominique is planning a few French culinary surprises to tempt the palate. Diners can choose from appetisers such as Alaskan Spider Crab and Caviar in Lobster Cannelloni, with Avocado and Mango Sauce, and Lime infused Sour Cream and Caviar or Escargots and Mushrooms crusted with Seasonal Mushrooms with a Red Wine reduction.
For main dishes, Chef Dominique’s Boston Lobster and Cauliflower flavoured with Tahitian Vanilla, and Cannelloni with Lobster Bolognaise or Lamb Rack from Lozère, France with Potato Boulangere, Eggplant Caviar and Black Garlic are sure to delight.
“Mandarin Oriental is renowned for its culinary expertise, and I look forward to introducing diners to my own particular range of traditional French cuisine with a modern twist” said Chef Dominique. “I am keen to build on Vida Rica’s reputation as one of the best dining experiences in Macau,” he added.
Whether wining or dining, Vida Rica is the place to meet people and enjoy creative cuisine and fine wines in an unrivalled setting with magnificent panoramic views.
About Mandarin Oriental, Macau
The new Mandarin Oriental, Macau blends modernity with subtle inspirations from the territory’s European heritage. Situated in the heart of Macau and being part of One Central, an entertainment and high-end retail centre. The hotel is just a few minutes’ walk from the historic heart of town, boasting panoramic views of Taipa Island, Nam Van Lake, Macau Tower and the South China coastline. The 213 elegant rooms and suites combining superb comfort with state-of-the-art technology and a range of contemporary dining venues including Vida Rica Restaurant and Bar, Lobby Lounge and the Cake Shop. The 320-sqare-metre ballroom and meeting rooms feature cutting edge communications technology. The hotel also features the Group’s award-winning spa concept in addition with a Fitness Centre and an outdoor swimming pool.
About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world's most prestigious hotels and resorts. The Group now operates, or has under development, 45 hotels representing almost 11,000 rooms in 28 countries, with 19 hotels in Asia, 13 in The Americas and 13 in Europe, Middle East and North Africa. In addition, the Group operates, or has under development, 14 Residences at Mandarin Oriental connected to its properties.
