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(Macao, October 11, 2012) – Withthe season’s crisp weather settling in, The Venetian^® Macao-Resort-Hotel and Sands Macao^® now bring gourmands a taste of autumn with sumptuous hairy crab delicacies freshly prepared by its master chefs. Come now and savour the rich, creamy roe and sweet flesh, before the promotion ends on November 30, 2012.

Canton

With Chef Mak Wai Ming at the helm, Canton – one of the finest Chinese restaurants at The Venetian Macao – serves not only Cantonese food, but also a healthy dose of flavourful dishes from a number of cities across mainland China. Starting at MOP 98*, the exquisite limited-time menu offers eight mouth-watering hairy crab dishes for guests to choose from, such as:

Steamed Tai Hu Hairy Crab with Hua Diao Wine

Braised Jasmine Rice with Shark’s Fin and Crab Coral

Braised Fish Maw and Vegetable with Crab Coral

Poached Bamboo Shoots and Fish Maw with Crab Coral

Braised Bean Curd with Vegetable and Crab Coral

Stir-Fried Mud Crab with Soya Bean and Lian Gao (Chinese rice cakes)

Congee with Crab Coral and Minced Pork

Traditional Shanghai Crab Coral Dumplings

Located next to North on the ground floor of The Venetian Macao, Canton is open daily from 11 am to 3 pm, and from 6 pm to 11 pm (until midnight on Saturdays). Reservations can be made by calling +853 8118 9930.

Golden Court

Led by Chef Kan Kai Wing, Golden Court at the Sands Macao has established a name for itself as one of the anchor restaurants of Chinese cuisine in Macao, serving traditional and authentic Cantonese cuisine. The special limited-time menu starts as low as MOP 22*, with a selection of irresistible hairy crab dishes including:

Steamed Whole Shanghai Hairy Crab

Braised Shark’s Fin with Shanghai Hairy Crab Roe

Braised Birds Nest with Shanghai Hairy Crab Roe and Egg White

Fried Shrimp with Shanghai Hairy Crab Roe Sauce

Steamed Shanghai Hairy Crab Roe and Minced Pork Dumpling

Located on the third floor of Sands Macao, Golden Court is open Sunday to Thursday from 11 am to 11 pm (until 2 am on Fridays and Saturdays). Come now before it’s gone! Reservations can be made by calling +853 8983 8222.

Photo caption: Withhairy crab fever in full swing, Canton at The Venetian Macao and Golden Court at Sands Macao have launched a specially-selected menu offering a mouth-watering array of hairy crab dishes until November 30, 2012.

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About The Venetian^® Macao-Resort-Hotel

Opened in 2007, The Venetian^® Macao-Resort-Hotel is Macao's first integrated resort featuring stunning replicas of the famous canals and architectural icons of Venice, Italy. The Venetian Macao features 3,000 suites, 1.2 million square feet (111,000 square metres) of convention and meeting facilities as well as a 15,000-seat CotaiArena™ designed for world-class sports events and electrifying entertainment. The Venetian Macao is also home to the unique, 1,800-seat luxury Venetian Theatre, hosting the best in international and Chinese entertainment; more than 30 renowned restaurants; MALO CLINIC Health & Wellness; the incredibly fun QUBE indoor playground and more than 300 retailers at Shoppes Grand Canal. Outdoor recreation areas include swimming pools and cabanas and a mini-golf course.

About Sands^® Macao

Launched in 2004, Sands^® Macao is a world class hotel and entertainment complex with 289 luxury suites. Its stunning gold glass exterior houses a wide range of diversions including specialty restaurants, a heated outdoor swimming pool, deluxe spa and salon, conference and banquet facilities and unrivalled gaming excitement and live entertainment. It is also home to the Paiza Club: an invitation-only international VIP club with 51 premium suites with size, opulence and grandeur that rivals the best the world has to offer. As the first gaming complex in Macao owned and operated by an international operator, Sands Macao quickly set the benchmark for future developments in Macao.